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Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Yadea Trooper 01. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
8 reasons to buy
- The Trooper 01 is an excellent climber, outperforming comparable bikes in one publication’s standardized hill test.
- Reviewers find the ride comfortable over bumpy pavement and smooth dirt paths.
- In a max PAS range test, a 180lb reviewer covers 31.2 miles and 574 feet of elevation at an average speed of 17.5mph.
- The Tektro hydraulic disc brakes demonstrate reliable stopping power in testing.
- The Trooper 01 comes with a frame-integrated basket (22lb capacity), headlight, taillight with brake activation, and fenders.
- The angle of the handlebars is adjustable to help riders find the right fit.
- The Trooper 01 comes mostly pre-assembled, with only the handlebars and pedals to install.
- Experts appreciate the inclusion of metal pedals.
14 reasons not to buy
- The fixed seat height of 30.5" makes the bike unsuitable for riders at the taller end of the stated 5’3” to 6’4” height range.
- Testers note a one-second delay in throttle response and a half-second lag in power cut-off upon release.
- Reviewers report a delay of one to three pedal rotations before motor assistance kicks in.
- Testers experience ghost pedaling at around 14mph.
- When unlocked, the Trooper 01 reaches 32mph, exceeding legal e-bike speed limits.
- Reviewers from 5’2” to 6’5” find pedaling cramped and awkward, though this is typical of moto-style e-bikes.
- Experts dislike the small monochrome display, and the speedometer stops working when the top speed is unlocked.
- The Trooper 01's suspension isn't adjustable.
- A tester finds that the 4” CST tires offer poor traction on wet roads.
- The frame-integrated basket doesn't have a lid, and a tester says it rattles over bumpy terrain.
- The single-speed gearing makes it difficult to start pedaling from a stop.
- Experts criticize the messy front cable management, with one calling it a rat’s nest.
- Two testers complain their heels hit the frame while pedaling.
- Reviewers feel the horn isn't loud enough.