Budget ebike brand Heybike is looking to tap into the growing car-replacement cargo bike space with the Hauler, a longtail model with a payload capacity of 440 lb, 1,400 watts of motor power on call and a dual-battery range of 85 miles.
750W, 48V hub motor
864Wh li-ion battery
45kmh top speed
55mi range
44kg weight
440lb capacity
Hydraulic front fork
Hysraulic disc brakes
20in wheels
3in tires
Alu frame
includes a fender, rack, headlight, "braking tallight", with rear signals
I actually quite like the look of it. I wish they had a clear photo of someone riding it so we could see the proportions better.
That said, it seems really heavy for its size, at 88lbs with one battery installed. Also, only 50-mile range with one battery at the lowest assist level is not great, but understandable given its torque and hauling capacity.
Picture 3/6 on the site show 2 people standing next to them picture 2/6 shows it from the back with someone riding but chops out most of what you may have wanted to see.
I actually believe that nearly all e-bikes have crappy warranties. The "best" that I've seen is Tern, and they give you 10 years.
But I go back to my original point: If these companies are serious about selling vehicles, they really need to have more confidence and offer more generous warranties.
If they are treating these bikes as disposable, then cheap or not, they are going to be viewed as toys.
Sure, the electronics and battery can be 2 -5 years, because they aren't expected to last a lifetime, but 1 year on a frame is a joke.
I wouldn't haul 400lbs on a frame that the manufacturer isn't even confident about.