ENGWE L20

83/100
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Facts

Gender
Release Year
Brand
Charge Time
6.5 Hours
Maximum Range
90 Miles
Top Speed
25 mph
Watts
750 W
Torque
50 Nm
Volts and Amp Hours
48V 13 Ah
Class
Drive
Wheel Size
Number of Gears
Gearing Type
Weight
89.29 lb
Suspension
Brake Type
Frame Material

Summary of Reviews

We have read all expert and user reviews on the ENGWE L20. In summary, this is what cyclists think.

8 reasons to buy

  • Experts agree the L20 offers a decent turn of speed.
  • Reviewers and owners say the L20 easily climbs most hills using the throttle.
  • Testers praise the comfortable ride.
  • The 20” tires and low-step frame make the L20 well suited to smaller riders, say experts.
  • A reviewer appreciates being able to easily mount a baby seat on the rear rack.
  • Testers enjoy the battery range, some getting 70 miles in real-world testing.
  • The L20 comes with two racks, fenders, lights with brake activation, and a kickstand.
  • The included cargo racks are rated for 29lb (front) and 55lb (rear).

9 reasons not to buy

  • Testers say the L20’s weight makes it difficult to maneuver or lift.
  • Reviewers complain about the noise from the motor and knobby tires.
  • A tester notes some frame flex, calling the bike “bouncy.”
  • Experts bemoan the lack of hydraulic disc brakes on such a heavy bike.
  • One tester reports disappointing battery life, with the display falling from 5 bars to 1 after just 17 miles.
  • One reviewer uncovers significant quality control issues, including “over-torqued” fasteners, a misaligned head tube, and the chain rubbing on the tire.
  • A tester laments the “cryptic” assembly instructions. Owners struggle with the lack of detailed instructions.
  • The L20’s 264lb weight capacity is below average.
  • ENGWE users complain about defective bikes and unhelpful customer service.

Bottom line

ENGWE’s L20 is a fat-tire e-bike with 20” wheels, a suspension fork, and front and rear cargo racks. Experts praise the bike’s utility, “very approachable” frame, and good battery range, calling the L20 “fun” and “comfortable.” But testers are less happy with the bike’s weight and mechanical disc brakes. One expert identifies quality-control problems that must be considered unacceptable on any bike. Another notes frame flex over bumpy ground. Despite the issues raised with this bike, reviewers still see the ENGWE L20 as a worthwhile option for users seeking a budget-priced commuter that suits smaller riders.

Expert Reviews

77/100 based on 3 rated expert reviews
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autoevolution

Ridden: ENGWE’s “Take My Money” L20 Surprises Us With Low Price, Comfort, and Capability

… the L20 comes across as an affordable, capable, and rather reliable e-mobility alternative. It has speed, it has comfort, and it won’t break the bank, all the while achieving a bit more than the other guys. In short, “Take my money!”

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ENGWE M20, L20 E-Bikes Review: My Family’s Free Time Has Changed Forever

… the ENGWE L20 and M20 changed how my family spends its free time…  The M20 and L20 have the range to keep us riding for hours, and they look good doing it, too.
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The Gadgeteer

ENGWE L20 Electric Bike Review – All the Power in a Lower Package, With a Few Issues

The ENGWE L20 is a very useful and rideable e-bike, despite a few issues noted here. It just seems that there are more issues with the ENGWE L20 than with other e-bikes I’ve tested.

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Albert Kim

ENGWE L20 Step-Thru E-Bike Review 🚲

Overall, pretty good quality e-bike.

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ENGWE L20 Powerful Fat-Tire Cargo E-Bike Review & Test

… for its price, the ENGWE L20 offers really, really good value…

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Two Wheel Cruise

ENGWE L20 Fat-Tire Cargo E-Bike Review & Test

It’s been a really fun bike to ride, and I’m looking forward to continue testing it out in some different challenges.

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William Shaker Tech

This Fun E-Bike Has a 90-Mile Range & Climbs Steep Hills! (ENGWE L20)

… as far as pleasure use is concerned, it’s a lot of fun to ride. I love the display and it’s really comfortable on long commutes…

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2ND LIFE BIKES

The Ultimate Cargo Bike for You and Your Family | Commute With Your Kids | ENGWE L20

So, I think this is probably going to be the right bike for quite some time, and honestly I rate it.

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The Inertia

The ENGWE L20 Electric Bicycle Is Reliable, Fun, and [Low-Priced]

… you’re always making some kind of compromise with a “budget” option… But so far, so good as the L20 is reliable, sturdy, and fun to ride.

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User Ratings

88/100 based on 15 ratings
  • 5 star
    67%
  • 4 star
    20%
  • 3 star
    7%
  • 2 star
    0%
  • 1 star
    7%

Rankings

Compared to other bikes
#258 Best Electric
Bottom 30%
#251 Best Commuter
Bottom 40%
#6 Best Engwe Bike
Bottom 50%
#506 Best of All Bikes
Bottom 40%

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