Features
Jasion Race Brushless Removable Suspension features is:
- COMBINATION OF FEATURES AND VALUE-With detachable 48V, 12.5Ah battery, the Race Max allows riders to travel up to 31-40 miles per charge 500w brushless geared motor provides reliable support and 21.5 mph top speed.
- SAFETY & DURABILITY-Race Max comes standard with puncture resistant 27.5” tires, dual lights and both brakes have motor inhibitors to cut power instantly when stopping, which makes your commuting journey more steady and reliable.
- LIGHT WEIGHT GEOMETRY FRAME-A sturdy high-step commuter style electric bike offering clean, and sleek appearance and less than 52.9 lbs weight for city riders craving more excitement and utility than your average bike.
- UPGRADE YOUR COMMUTING-With all the benefits of Shimano 7-speed, front fork suspension and a large, practical LCD display. Race Max lets you get across town like never before.
- 3 WORKING MODES-Breeze around without the need to pedal at all when using the throttle function,or if you fancy pedaling, kick in one of the three different levels of pedal assist to help you get where you're going without breaking a sweat.
- Please keep the original e-bike package for a while in case you need to return it.
- Please contact Heybike support team if you want to return the bike and do not return the bike by yourself to prevent package loss.
Reviews
Below are some critical reviews about Jasion Race Brushless Removable SuspensionThis is an update to my original rating. I requested a total refund after receiving a defective bike. However, I repaired the bike, which cost me $150. I did not want to re-package the bike, so Heybike refunded me my $150. They communicated with me promptly and we came to a mutually agreed upon resolution. I still need a replacement front rim, which I'm still negotiating. But the bike is functioning well and my son enjoys riding it very much. Main part of this review is that Heybike stood behind their product. If you buy this bike, I highly recommend taking it to a bike shop to have it assembled and check out all the parts. Have them check the spokes on the tires to make sure they are not coming through or sharp. Also, check the disc brakes. If all that's good the bike performs very well and you will truly enjoy it. The bike shop also added Green Slime to the inner tubes to help seal holes in case of a flat.I received the bike and as advertised it was about 80% pre-assembled. The instructions weren't very good, but I managed to build it for my son. On the first trial ride, we decided to ride along a paved road by the beach. After about 8 miles the rear tire blew out. So we had to take it to a local bike shop where we discovered several problems. First, the puncture in the inner tube came from the inside of the rim. One of the spokes poked a hole in the tube causing an immediate flat. Secondly, I asked the shop to check the front tire, and they found the same problem on the front rim. Finally, they discovered the disc for the front brakes was defective. By the time I left the shop I spent $150 to fix a brand new bike!! All these things could have caused a large crash and potential loss of control in traffic. Before you ride this bike, I suggest you take it to a good bike shop and have them check it out carefully. Also, keep the box in case there's a problem. They'll ask you to pack it up and return it, which is not easy. I give this product a 2 out of 5.
Bike was easy to put together.It is lovely and strong looking. I don't know about battery life, because both pedals broke the first time he rode it. We are looking for replacements. Not one piece of paper included about warrany or registration. I do think the pedals are pretty light weight for this type of bike.
The front tire was warped and rubbed on the brake when riding. The gear shifter handle was broke. I contacted them and they sent me a new tire after about 3 months. They sent me a new gear shifter but I have to take apart the handlebar and replace it myself. If I could have I would have returned it. After replacing the tire it goes 21.8 MPH on a full charge and 19.3 MPH as the battery drains. The battery lasts quite a long time. The handlebars don't adjust up so you have to lean over when riding it and it is uncomfortable after about 20 minutes.
Below are some positive reviews about Jasion Race Brushless Removable Suspension
I had been sitting on the fence for more than a year regarding buying an e-bike. One weekend I decided to bite the bullet and go ahead and get it done. The HeyBike wasn't what I was initially looking for, but I am glad I purchased it.I was hesitant to buy an e-bike that had such a low price, because I suspected that low price meant low quality. I know that's not necessarily true in general, and there are tons of products I buy for affordable prices that are high in quality and have a good lifespan. However, I was new to the e-bike market and unsure of what I would be getting. The positive reviews were enough to way me, and I hit "purchase" on this bad boy.And I'm glad I did; it's a great bike! Let me run down a list of what I like and din't like about the HeyBike Race.COMFORTYep, this bike is comfortable. I wasn't too concerned about the bike as a whole being uncomfortable, but I thought that perhaps the seat would be a taint torture device. I am happy to report that my nether regions feel just fine. I'll also note that I am a biological woman, so if you're sporting a set of twig and berries, this might be different for you. But as a vagina-haver, I don't have a problem with the seat. As a large-backside haver, I am also happy to note that the seat is still comfortable, though if you're endowed with a lot of junk in the trunk it seems easy enough to switch out the seat for a wider one.I also like that the bikes has a traditional hybrid/mountain bike positioning. For me, road bikes tend to require more leaning forward than I enjoy, and cruisers have handles positioned in that weird, wide armed way that I find personally annoying. This HeyBike Race ad strikes a good balance, and sits like a standard mountain bike.ASSEMBLYThis was fairly easy to assemble, although I did YouTube the assembly instructions for the frame. If you're not handy, you could still probably put this together yourself (perhaps with an extra pair of hands for assistance with holding/steadying the bike as you snap and screw stuff into place). I did a well enough job that I was able to get it out the door within half an hour of trying to put it together.It's been more than 3 months, and it hasn't fallen apart on me, so I guess I got it right :P. That being said, I am planning on taking my HeyBike in to a local shop for a tune-up. The brakes are a bit squeezy because they're not perfectly aligned, and I think the wheels need to be trued. That being said, I think a more competent/handy sort of person probably would not have these issue; I see it as a factor of the person who put the bike together, and not the quality of the bike itself.THE BATTERYI'm not sure how to rate this. On the one hand, I've rented e-bikes to do city touring, and after having the bike out for hours those batteries barely lost a pip. But at the same time, those were easily $2k bikes. The HeyBike clocks in at about a third of the price, and seems to have a commiserate third of the battery longevity. But let me be clear: that's nothing to sneeze at. I ride my bike to work several times a week, around 3.5-4 miles round trip, and I generally have the power assists set to 2 (0 is off, and 3 is the max). It takes on average 2 days of that commute before I lose a pip. There are some variables which effect battery life. Obviously, the assist level, weight of the passenger, and any additional weight the passenger may be lugging (like a backpack), but I've also noticed that the stop-and-go city traffic of my daily commute drains the battery faster than when I have an uninterrupted straight shot on a dedicated bike path.Some variables on my end that may effect my personal experience are that I have a relatively short commute, and I tend to recharge the battery when it's at the half-way mark, if not before. So far, the battery has held up well enough, and I would be interested to see how it performs around the 2-year mark.QUALITYThis seems to be a legit good quality bike, independent of the electronic portion. The battery obviously adds a bit of weight to the frame, but it's not so heavy as to be difficult for the average teenager or adult to lift. I think with the battery in place, the bike is just a bit heavier than a standard mountain bike.The tires seem to be of very good quality, and the brakes are Shimano. The bike has seven gears, and they all work properly.ACCESSORIESI love that the HeyBike Race comes with an integrated front light! I've had my bike light stolen from my old bike so many times that I made a habit out of keeping it in my bag or purse when I locked my bike up, and only sliding it back into it's docking compartment when I needed it. The HeyBike makes it easy because it's just part of the bike assembly.The back light/reflector clips on with a silicon band, and the light is rechargeable via USB. Sadly, my light never worked. When I unboxed it and tried to turn it on I figured it just needed to be charged. I plugged it in a USB charging outlet, but got no indication that the device was charging (I was expecting a red light or something). I came back several hours later to find that the device still didn't turn on. I tried charging a power back using the same charging plug, and that worked fine. I tried a different charging cable with a different outlet, but not matter what the back light would not charge. Clearly, the whole ensemble was defective,. I do regret not reaching out to HeyBike about it at the time, as I get the impression that they could have just sent me a replacement for that part, but life gets in the way....In addition to lights, the HeyBike also has an integrated bike "bell". It's less a bell noise and more a "GTFO THE WAY" noise. It sounds sort of like....."NNNNNNEHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRTTTT". Not the traditional "ding-ding-a-ling" trilling of a bike bell politely requesting that you be a good chap and move to your right, but more like a "SOMETHING BAD YET INDISTINCT IS HAPPENING" sound, if that makes sense.I like that it's there, but since the sound is so different than the normal bike bell (I think it sounds like the buzzing that a washer gives when the load is done), people tend to react more with confusion than acknowledgement, so I have taken to just loudly proclaiming "to your left!" when cycling.CONSAlright, now for the cons. I am happy to say that there are very few of them, and (for me), they are minor. I already mentioned that the back reflector and light combo didn't work for me, but I think that's just specific to me since I probably got a defective assembly. One other thing I found a little annoying was that the curvature in the bike frame prevented me from using a standard water bottle holder. Most bikes have a sort of V frame, with the tubes being straight. The tubes on this bike have a slight curvature, which makes it look nice and modern, but is a hassle to find a bottle holder for. More so since you have less room to maneuver, due to the battery. I wouldn't let this prevent me from recommending the bike, though.TLDRThe HeyBike Race is an excellent choice for urban commuting. A great buy if you want to get a reliable e-bike, but don't want to break the bank. It's easy to assemble and a joy to ride. The battery is not as robust as one you'd get from a more expensive bike, but you can get a good number of miles on it if you peddle consistently and use the low or medium power assist.
All the bike shops had me convinced I had to spend $2000-3000 on one of these and I was skeptical buying online without road testing it but I must say for under $900 this one is worth every penny, I am very happy with it. Comes mostly assembled already and has enough features you need without paying for a bunch of extra ones you probably won't use. Top speed is not overstated and the battery does last almost as long as they claim depending on your riding conditions, I don't do off road or up big hills often which I'm sure would affect it. I ride it 3-4 times usually ranging 3-5 miles each before recharging. If your looking for more than 22-24 MPH and 30 plus mile range then you have higher expectations & you need the more expensive higher capacity battery ones for $2000-3000 but if not this one is perfect, especially for the price. The seat wasn't bad but I did upgrade mine to a better one but I'm all about comfort in my older age now. Also added a water bottle holder but that was a cheap upgrade too.
So I literally never review items, although I always read reviews to decide on a purchase, but couldn't not give feedback on this bicycle. A bit of background; I'm a mechanical engineer and I spent 6 years during high school and college working in a bike shop and have assembled and repaired literally a couple thousand bicycles, so you can take that into consideration. The Heybike Race model bicycles (I purchased two) are of very good quality, well equipped and easily assembled. The components are all very good, middle level and often name brand. It has some features that are worth mentioning that you do not see in the description. The rims are nice quality aluminum, derailluers and shifters are nice mid-grade shimano. The seat post, handlebar stem and crank are also all good quality alloy, not steel. The frame is sturdy and nicely finished, and importantly, includes threaded bosses to install components such as bike racks and fenders (I added these to mine) without having to resort to messy steel clamps. The grips are the most comfortable I have ever experience with pads that extent to the rear that make them very nice, and appear to be leather. It even has a nice comfortable gel saddle.Assembly took me 20 minutes per bike, and that included 10 minutes of unboxing and removing all of the packing material. Mechanically, nothing needed to be adjusted but I tweeked position of brake levers as they weren't all aligned. All of the tools needed for assembly were included and even extra tools which you would need to adjust things which had already been assembled. Tools were cheap, but functional. The only assembly issue I had was that the quick release on one of the bike's seat posts had been slightly stripped on the nut, but I fortunately have a set of thread taps and was able to easily clean these up, but realize not everyone will have this. Still an easy fix.The only negative was that during our first two rides, one of the bikes got a flat rear tire caused by tube defects. The tires and tubes are of very low quality. The rim strips are also plastic and were not properly centered, which may have been the source of the damage. There was nothing in the tire to puncture the tube and the punctures were on the inside, towards the wheel. Tires are extremely thin but I'm sure will last a bit, but will not resist any kind of puncture. I purchased new rim strips and replaced them with the tubes, an inexpensive but annoying repair.The bikes ride and operate as well as I could expect and I am very pleased with them. I hesitated to buy the bikes because they were about half the price of others that I was looking at (or less) which gave me pause. They go a solid 20 mph and the monitor is very functional and easy to use. I would advise you to hurry and purchase these if interested, as I wouldn't be surprised to see their price increase a good bit. I was also pleased when I ordered and found that the shipping charge covered both bikes, as I expected it to be per unit.One other later disappointment was with the manufacturers website. It has a nice video on assembly, but the FAQs on maintenance were downright scary. For repairing a flat tire it has no specifics on taking the tire off, which are not intuitive. Mainly on disconnecting the drive wiring. It's simple and only needs to be pulled apart (no twisting or locking) and there are arrows on each end that you just align to correctly sequence the electrical pins, but there's no instruction to inform you of this. The scary part is that they list a HAMMER!!!!! as one of the tools to repair a flat tire!!! Supposedly you need this to pound the valve stem into the rim!! A hammer has no place, in any circumstance, for repairing a bicycle. Unless possibly you have run over it with your car and are trying to pound the frame back into some resemblance of its original shape, and it probably won't work.Hopefully, this writeup is beneficial, even though a bit long, but I think these are of good quality and an excellent deal.
