HOVSCO HovGtrs

14 reasons not to buy

• The HovGtrs isn't certified for UL 2849 compliance, but the battery is certified for UL 2271.
• Reviewers report ghost pedaling from 16mph.
• Experts warn the power comes on strongly, whether using pedal assist or the throttle, causing the front wheel to lift.
• Although advertised for riders 5’2” to 6’4”, the 32.2” saddle height is too high for riders at the low end.
• The rear suspension is too stiff for testers weighing up to 220lb. One likens the ride to a pogo stick over bumpy pavement.
• Assembly instructions and a guide to unlock the bike to Class 3 must be dug up on a third-party YouTube channel.
• Some riders struggle to reach the claimed 32mph top speed.
• A tester says the bike continuously slows down and speeds up again upon reaching the 20mph limit in Class 2 mode.
• Reviewers say assembly is time-consuming, and the manual doesn’t order the instructions correctly.
• Some reviewers say the brake levers feel soft and need to be bled when the HovGtrs arrives.
• Testers say the throttle is difficult to modulate, slippery, and painful to hold down for extended periods.
• The manual and product webpage offer contradictory and exaggerated specs.
• Testers complain of delayed pedal assist activation and a one-second throttle lag.
• Activating the turn signals requires a quick double-press of the pedal assist buttons. This prevents testers from quickly changing PAS level.