Name: Qlife Racer
Brand: Qlife
Rating: 86 (922 reviews)

86/100

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Users (921 ratings)

Experts (1 review)

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Facts

Gender

Men, Women

Type

Electric, Hybrid, Beginners

Release Year

2024

Brand

Qlife

Charge Time

5.5, 7 Hours

Maximum Range

40, 55 Miles

Top Speed

22, 28 mph

Watts

350 W, 500 W

Torque

55, 70 Nm

Volts and Amp Hours

36V 10.4Ah, 48V 10.4Ah

Class

Drive

Wheel Size

Number of Gears

Gearing Type

Weight

56, 55 lb

Suspension

Front

Brake Type

Disc: Mechanical

Frame Material

Steel

Summary of Reviews

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

7 reasons to buy

Qlife offers the Racer with the choice of 26” wheels (350W motor, 374.4Wh battery) or 27.5” wheels (500W motor, 499.2Wh battery).
Testers and owners relish the powerful but smooth throttle acceleration.
Assembly is relatively easy, according to buyers.
A reviewer appreciates the wide gearing range of the 21-speed drivetrain.
Owners say the Qlife Racer is agile.
Both Racer builds are available in multiple colorways.
Owners get 15 to 25 miles in real-world range tests of the 27.5" build.

11 reasons not to buy

This bike, incorrectly marketed as a mountain bike, is not up to the demands of true mountain biking.
In testing, the mechanical disc brakes deliver weak stopping power. Owners also complain of squealing brakes.
Several owners report flat tires and even blowouts.
Owners complain of issues like broken chains, loose bolts, stripped pedals, and components failing within the first few days of riding.
The bike exceeds 20mph under throttle power, breaching e-bike regulations in most areas.
Buyers report receiving damaged or missing parts, including bent wheels, faulty headlights, and missing screws.
The stock 2A and 1.5A chargers result in long charging times.
Multiple owners report the front quick-release skewer breaking mid-ride.
The top speed falls to between 12 and 15mph once the battery drops to two of five bars (~40%).
The instructions manual is “useless.” Buyers recommend watching the video guide for assembly.
Buyers say Qlife’s customer support is unhelpful and unresponsive.

Bottom line

Qlife's Racer is a budget hybrid e-bike available in two builds: 26" wheels with a 350W motor and 374.4Wh battery, or 27.5" wheels with a 500W motor and 499.2Wh battery. The strong but smooth throttle acceleration, wide gearing range, and agile handling impress. However, poor stopping power, weak tires, and discomfort over rough terrain contradict Qlife's claim that this is a mountain bike. More concerning is Qlife's poor quality control and unresponsive support. Several owners report receiving damaged bikes, and report components failing within a few days. All things considered, it seems the Racer's ultra-low price matches its quality.