A reviewer praises the comfort on varied terrains thanks to the 4” fat tires and suspension fork.
The small-diameter wheels and compact size make the bike easier to maneuver, say experts.
Reviewers and owners appreciate the easy folding process.
The bike is shipped almost fully assembled.
HiPEAK offers the BONA in four colors.
The BONA comes with integrated lights, fenders, a rear rack rated for 60lb, and mounts for a front basket.
The 350lb payload capacity is above average for a folding e-bike at this price.
The folding frame feels solid, in one expert’s opinion.
A tester claims it’s fairly easy to pedal without motor assistance.

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Owners complain that the BONA is heavy to lift while folded.
Testers and owners report a two-second lag in the activation and deactivation of pedal assist.
Reviewers say the BONA falls short of its claimed top speed of 28mph, maxing out at around 24mph.
Experts and owners bemoan the jerky acceleration.
The BONA struggles on steep inclines in testing
Two testers find the handlebars uncomfortable.
Experts note uneven power distribution across assist levels, with PAS 1 to 3 providing minimal power.
Testers and owners complain that the squealing mechanical disc brakes lack stopping power.
A reviewer says the suspension fork's rebound adjustment doesn’t do anything.
The front brake caliper strikes the chainstay when folded.
An expert gripes that the knobby tires are loud and vibrate heavily.
The stem on one reviewer’s test bike loosens and chatters while riding.
Handlebar height is adjustable, but the long stem means the lowest setting is quite high.

Bottom line

The HiPEAK BONA is a folding e-bike with a 750W motor, 720Wh battery, and fat tires. The bike earns praise for its low price, easy folding, and solid 350lb payload capacity. However, pedal assist and throttle power are delayed, uneven, and jerky. Testers struggle to reach the claimed max speed and they find the braking power insufficient, the bars uncomfortable, and the bike too heavy to lift, among other minor complaints. Overall, the BONA’s budget build means significant drawbacks. Alternatives include Ride1UP’s Portola and Lectric’s XP 3.0.

By Reda Ashour

Expert Reviews

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BikeFolded

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HiPEAK BONA Folding Fat Tire E-Bike Review – An Excellent Value Commuter

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Pros: reasonable price, superb comfort with fat tires and front suspension, powerful 750-watt motor, [and] large removable battery. Cons: obsolete folding latch [and the] electric assistance is not really smooth.

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Top5ebikes

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HiPEAK BONA Foldable E-Bike: A Convenient and Powerful Option for Urban Riders

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Despite a few minor areas for improvement, the HiPEAK BONA stands strong as a compelling option for riders who desire a foldable fat tire e-bike…

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Eric Hernandez

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Ultra-Affordable Long-Range E-Bike! | HiPEAK BONA Fat Tire E-Bike Review

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While it’s not the best bike… it’s definitely a great bike when you put it in that price category. So if you’re looking for a great introduction bike, this is definitely a good option to consider.

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MC Cycles

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Cute Little Fat Tire E-Bike | HiPEAK BONA

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It needs a better screen, a better saddle, I think that’s the only thing that they’re missing. Yeah, it has mechanical disc brakes; that’s fine. It doesn’t have a suspension seatpost… The e-bike is actually easy to use, easy to fold.

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Different Spokes TV

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HiPEAK BONA Folding Electric Fat Bike – The Compact Option

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I’ve been very complimentary of this bike, but there are things that I would improve about the design. The power delivery could use some refining.

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Demitrius Grant

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Not a Review | HiPEAK BONA

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[The] ride quality for this bike could be better. Compared to other bikes, like a regular bike with a front suspension, it’s kind of weak sauce. When you start to drain the battery… your top speed is gone.

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