11 reasons not to buy

• The hydraulic brakes deliver weak stopping power; one tester reports the longest stopping distance among all the bikes he reviewed.
• Experts find the throttle’s initial launch too slow and gradual.
• The Falcon’s combined motor power and unlocked top speed breach e-bike laws.
• Testers of both step-through and step-over versions bemoan the uncomfortable, forward-leaning riding position.
• Experts say the bike feels unstable and difficult to handle at high speeds.
• Testers find the ride uncomfortable over bumpy pavement, highlighting the stiff rear shock.
• Two testers say the tires lack grip on pavement.
• Owners and reviewers up to 6’ find the step-over version (5’5”-6’5”) too tall and recommend getting the step-through version.
• The slow 2.5A charger yields lengthy charging times of around 13 hours.
• The display is difficult to read in direct sunlight.
• Buyers and reviewers receive bikes with fenders rubbing against tires, loose handlebars, a bent rim, and a loose headset.