Rattan Pinus
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Facts
Release Year
Brand
Charge Time
4.5, 9 Hours
Maximum Range
80, 150 Miles
Top Speed
28 mph
Watts
750 W
Torque
80 Nm
Volts and Amp Hours
48V 20Ah, 48V 40Ah
Class
Drive
Wheel Size
Number of Gears
Gearing Type
Weight
81, 92 lb
Suspension
Brake Type
Frame Material
Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Rattan Pinus. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
12 reasons to buy
- The Pinus is available with one 960Wh battery or two batteries totaling 1,920Wh.
- The immediate acceleration from the responsive throttle impresses testers.
- Reviewers enjoy the comfort provided by the upright riding position, suspension fork, fat tires, and sprung saddle.
- An expert easily climbs a 20% grade using throttle only.
- Experts praise the strong stopping power of the Fast Ace hydraulic brakes and 180mm rotors.
- The Pinus comes with a headlight, taillight with brake activation, turn signals, fenders, and a rear rack rated for 100lb.
- Reviewers say the low step-through standover height of 15.75” makes it easy to mount and dismount.
- Testers appreciate the easy-to-use color display and the inclusion of a USB-A charging port.
- The Kenda Krusade Sport 20” x 4” knobby tires have good traction in varied terrain, according to experts.
- Testers easily reach this bike's 28mph top speed.
- The 4.5A fast charger means one battery charges in about 4.5 hours.
- A reviewer finds the Pinus easy to maneuver.
12 reasons not to buy
- This bike's high weight (81lb with one battery, 92lb with two) and large size, even when folded, may make it hard to transport.
- The controller on a test bike fails after half a mile.
- The Pinus is delivered with a 28mph throttle, which doesn't comply with any e-bike classes.
- A reviewer is unimpressed by this bike's off-road abilities despite the knobby fat tires.
- Testers notice no difference in performance when changing the slow-start setting or switching between ride modes.
- At 31.1” x 35.4” x 53.1”, the folded Pinus is larger than most other 20” e-folders.
- The controller blocks the seatpost, preventing it from being lowered fully.
- Two experts find it difficult to install the second battery.
- A tester thinks the bike needs a bigger chainring, but the folding design might make this impossible.
- The dual-battery Pinus comes with only one charger, meaning long charging times.
- Although the stated rider height is 5’3” to 6’4”, an expert says this bike only suits riders under 6’.
- A tester complains of pedal strikes in corners and thinks the cranks are too long.
Bottom line
Rattan's Pinus is a folding fat-tire e-bike with a 750W motor and choice of one 960Wh battery or two. The responsive throttle, quick acceleration, and hill-climbing ability impress experts who praise the comfort, strong brakes, and fast charger. However, the Pinus is big and heavy for a 20" folder, the torque sensor requires too much pedal effort, and changing performance settings has no discernible effect. The two-battery model includes only one charger, the 28mph throttle may be illegal, and one test bike fails in under half a mile. Ultimately, in a crowded market, the Pinus fails to convince experts.
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