Name: GOTRAX EBE1
Brand: GOTRAX
Rating: 76 (303 reviews)

76/100

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Users (302 ratings)

Experts (1 review)

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Facts

Gender

Men, Women

Type

Electric, Folding, Commuter

Release Year

2022

Brand

GOTRAX

Charge Time

5 Hours

Maximum Range

27.9 Miles

Top Speed

15.5 mph

Watts

350 W

Torque

45 Nm

Volts and Amp Hours

36V 7.5Ah

Class

Drive

Wheel Size

Number of Gears

Gearing Type

Weight

56 lb

Suspension

Rear

Brake Type

Disc: Mechanical

Frame Material

Aluminum

Summary of Reviews

We have read all expert and user reviews on the GOTRAX EBE1. In summary, this is what cyclists think.

7 reasons to buy

Multiple owners and the tester appreciate the throttle’s responsiveness and strong acceleration.
At 32.6” x 14.1” x 23.6” when folded, the EBE1 is impressively compact.
The EBE1 ships almost fully preassembled.
The bike is agile, according to a reviewer.
Owners from 4’8” to 6’1” find the fit comfortable.
The EBE1 comes with fenders and a front light.
Folding the bike is easy, according to owners.

13 reasons not to buy

It takes up to four pedal revolutions for pedal assist to kick in.
At 56lb, the EBE1 is relatively heavy for a 16" folding e-bike.
Owners report durability concerns, including flat tires within days, and throttles and batteries failing within a year or two.
Owners report 7.5 to 15.5 miles of real-world range, and a 180lb reviewer gets 14.5 and 300 feet of elevation at a 12mph average.
The display is dim, and it doesn't have a speedometer or odometer.
A reviewer complains that the battery rattles against the frame.
Many owners say the single pedal assist level is weak and the bike struggles on hills.
The below-average IPX4 water rating means the bike should be ridden in heavy rain.
Buyers report receiving packages with scratched parts or missing components.
GOTRAX's reputation for reliability and customer support is poor.
The key placement on the underside of the handlebar is awkward to reach, say owners.
Several owners complain that the brakes are squeaky.
GOTRAX provides sparse and conflicting information about the EBE1 across its website and e-commerce product pages.

Bottom line

The GOTRAX EBE1 is a budget e-folder. It's easy to assemble and compact when folded, but the bike's durability is a major concern, with parts reportedly failing after a few months, and the battery rarely lasting beyond two years. The delayed and weak pedal assist and low top speed mean this bike is only suitable for short, flat commutes. While some owners think the EBE1 offers good value, its long list of drawbacks and GOTRAX's poor customer support make it a risky buy, even at this price.