Burchda R5 Pro
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Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Burchda R5 Pro. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
6 reasons to buy
- Reviewers enjoy the comfortable ride quality thanks to the full suspension, fat tires, and sprung saddle.
- Testers are impressed by the R5 Pro's power, speed, and ability to climb hills.
- This bike comes with a headlight, a taillight, fenders, and a rear rack with a stated 150lb capacity.
- Reviewers and owners appreciate the stable handling.
- The stem angle is adjustable, allowing quick modification to handlebar position.
- The controller has a USB-A port for charging devices.
16 reasons not to buy
- Using mostly throttle and max PAS, a 220lb reviewer gets just 22.4 miles of range.
- The R5 Pro takes an average of 40 feet to stop from 28mph in one braking test.
- At 83.8lb, owners and testers find the bike very heavy and difficult to lift when folded.
- Both throttle and pedal assist activation are laggy, with PAS reportedly taking two revolutions to engage.
- The bike's power and weight and the unresponsive motor make it difficult to navigate traffic.
- A 5’6” owner finds the R5 Pro too large, despite being within the advertised height range (5’6” to 6’5”).
- The manual and Burchda's three websites provide contradictory product specs.
- Several buyers receive bikes with missing or damaged parts.
- Multiple buyers struggle to attach the poorly aligned headlight and rear rack.
- Reviewers and owners report creaky suspension pivots.
- The below-average IPX4 water resistance rating means the R5 Pro shouldn't be used in heavy rain.
- An owner complains that their knee strikes the bulky folding hinge while pedaling.
- One reviewer has difficulty reading the color display.
- The battery indicator relies on voltage sag, resulting in a constant fluctuation of battery level.
- Owners say the companion Bluetooth app is worthless.
- Buyers are disappointed with the lousy assembly instructions.
Bottom line
The Burchda R5 Pro is a folding e-bike with full suspension, fat tires, and 26" wheels. This combination of features is uncommon because it greatly reduces the usefulness of the folding feature. The bike's extremely high weight contributes to limited range, long stopping distances, instability when riding off-road, and difficulty navigating traffic. Owners relish the high speeds and effortless climbing at this budget-friendly price, but while the R5 Pro may seem like a bargain, the list of reported problems is far too long to justify its purchase.Expert Reviews
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