Specifications:
1.Tire Size: 20*4.0 inch off road fat tire
2.Motor Power: 1000W
3. Battery: 48V-15AH/20AH
4.Max Load: 150KG
5.Max. Speed: 50KM/H
6.Maximum mileage: 40-60KM
7.Motor Drive: Rear-wheel drive
8. Brake:Double disc brake
9.Derailleur: Shimano 7 Speed
10.Charge Time: 6-7h
11.N.W: 38KG
14. Bike Size:1630*720*1100MM
15. Certification:CE/ROHS/FCC/UL 2849
16:Suspension: Front and rear
17.Color: Black
1st Review: I recently bought this ebike, AMYET G60. It's advertised as a 1000w motor ebike peaking to 1500w. But the stickers on the bike shows it as having a 250w motor. So what is the real wattage on this ebike motor? After test riding this, it starts fast but can only get to 28mph even with pedal assist, so the 30mph and 1000w claims seems to be just that, not reality. Also, You cannot change throttle speed, pedal assist levels....etc like other ebikes. NOTHING, you're stuck with what's there. My item ordered listed it with a 48V25Ah battery, but they sent it with a 48V20Ah battery. So for these reasons I give it a 2 star. If they correct the motor wattage, I will change my rating. So buyers beware, you're not getting all that they're telling you, I would of purchased another ebike for a lower price had I known what I was getting!
I have tested over a handful of electric bikes -- from foldable small-wheel ones that I refer to as "Clown bikes" to cruisers, mountains, and thin and fat tires. Each has its pros and cons.
All have one thing in common, however: I look for the below features in an electric bicycle.
- Decent motor to aid with steep inclines
- 7 or 21 speeds/gears for tackling difficult, uphill climbs
- Pedal Assist System (PAS)
- Easy to get on/off for a woman in her 60s
- Comfortable ride with shock suspension
- Fat tires for more balance and control
- Detachable, large battery for long rides and convenient charging
The Amyet Electric Bike checked every box I would personally be looking for, but it comes with one big caveat: it's HEAVY due to the large battery and powerful motor that it packs. At nearly 30mph max speed (without rider), it falls under the Class 3/Off-Road bike category -- like the Super73 this bike certainly drew inspiration from. In other words, the Amyet is a slightly smaller, far less expensive alternative to the name brand.
WHY AN EBIKE?
Electric bicycles have allowed our family to go longer distances with far lower risk of cramping that would have made for a PAINFUL ride home. The motorized assistance on the uphill climbs and during the final return miles with tired legs had been a welcome blessing!
ANALYSIS
Amyet's 20" Electric Bike has a surprisingly good build quality for the price. The shipping box arrived undamaged thanks to the friendly FedEx driver. I helped him bring into the house because of how heavy it is at roughly 77 lbs. I told him not to worry about it and let him go on with his work while I lifted it inside myself.
Its weight was simply due to the largest battery and strongest motor I had yet ever tested.
Assembly was straight-forward: all I had to do was adjust and mount the handle bar, pedals, fenders, disc brake to the front wheel, front wheel and skewer, and done. Nothing else needed to be set up, although I had to tweak the front brake slightly. "Holy moly!" I thought to myself, giving flashbacks on when I had to frustratingly try to figure out how to put together the individual, small pieces of a mechanical mountain bike 2 years ago for the first time. Thankfully, practically everything was already pre-assembled.
Ride performance was VERY clean, smooth, and comfortable thanks to its fat tires and DUAL (front and back) suspension to smooth out bumps and rocky terrain. The extended seat length allowed me to sit from anywhere on the bike, but also allowed me to transport my son from behind me. The motor's 1,000W of (nominal) power was EXTREMELY strong. I had never ridden on such a strong motor before -- that power meant a very sudden, rapid speed increase that could feel out of control at times. You should be at least 5'5" to be able to ride this bike because the seat height does not appear to be adjustable. I test-rode it myself and wow, it definitely accelerated much faster than my Googo, and so I was confident it could handle hills better than mine -- and it did indeed! I felt in-control and power never seemed to be an issue (as I had expected).
The Amyet had a clean, streamlined look with cables tucked away nicely. Its weight, however, would not be something many riders would be happy to carry around at 77 lbs.
Shifting between the 7 Shimano gears was effortless, and the fat tires gave a very satisfying sound while smoothly zipping around the neighborhood park and up a few climbs. Power Assist (PAS) was available in multiple gears, and speed topped at 33 mph without a rider at Gear #3. Second gear maxed at 22mph (just slightly above the legal speed limit for a Class 1/Class 2 bike) and 1st gear at 12mph.
Legally, electric bikes cannot go faster than 20 mph to fall under the United States Class 2 designation, and in California, only Class 2 can ride on Class 1 bike paths. What does that mean? This bicycle's motor is too fast to legally operate in California unless you take it off-roading (where permitted). I do not know if you could legally still pedal around the city if you stay in Gear #2 and under 20mph. There likely is a way to unlock or limit its maximum speed, but I did not bother looking into it. Either way, be sure to check with your local and State laws before you push the Amyet to its top speed.
Electronic controls found on the left side of the handlebar were easy to use and managed the headlight, horn, PAS level, power, and display. The screen was easily readable under direct sunlight and provided a nice set of information, including battery and Power Assist levels, speed, odometer, and more. It also had a blinker display -- so you can signal if you are going left, right, or brake.
The 960Wh-capacity, Li-Ion NMC battery (20Ah @ 48V) is the LARGEST battery I have ever seen on an electric bike. It's nearly as big as my Goal Zero Yeti 1000x power station that I use for camping and emergencies! Because of this size, the bike also is one of the heaviest I have tested. 30-50 miles on fully-electric and 60-80 miles with pedal assist should be doable. My past experience found that it should theoretically be able to handle at least 120 miles with PAS only used for short uphill climbs. I prefer pedaling most of the time for exercise/health purposes and only invoke the motor just enough to get up a hill.
Four keys were included. A pair to lock the removable battery from theft and the other pair to lock the controls. So, do NOT lose them!
Front wheel skewer is the quick-release type for easy swapping, but keep in mind that this also makes it easier for someone to steal the tire. Be sure to bring the appropriate locks and chains.
The rear rack -- due to its extended frame design -- makes it possible to carry 300 lbs, according to the manufacturer. My son and I were easily able to sit on the seat and move up the hill with ease thanks to that 1,000W motor.
The bike was a joy to spin, and the build quality and riding comfort were good. For me, personally, the 1,000W motor provided for a very smooth acceleration, but keep in mind that it could scare a beginner rider for the first time when that initial power kicks in. I felt solidly in control and the suspension worked well in conjunction with the fat tires to even out the effects caused by rocky or shaky terrains. Electric bikes are fun to ride in general, but please be sure to follow the local laws.
BIKE OR SCOOTER?
Electric scooters are more nimble to move around with -- and in some cases, more fun -- but local laws may prevent them from going onto the same paths as electric bicycles. Most can also be carried around more easily due to their more compact size and lighter weight. Personally, I prefer bikes because they are safer to operate, can (usually) go onto the same places that mechanical bicycles can operate, are (generally) allowed to carry an additional passenger, and if the battery runs out or fails, you can still pedal around. A scooter would stop to function without a battery.
CONCLUSION
Overall, this Amyet is a far better buy than the Super73, is slightly smaller, and has a stronger motor. We thoroughly enjoyed riding it...
Package came a little later than what initially anticipated(we'll put that on the shipping company), was also a little bit damaged also knowing how this shipping company operates; words from a former employee there they throw packages at each other and just not very kind to the shipments.
LCD screen has some scratches on it out of the box - not a big deal I get it things aren't going to be perfect.
This bike is intended for my usage to commute to work to reduce milage as well fueling on my car.
Seat... I wish wasn't as firm after riding 20 miles this morning it wasn't super comfy.
Range - just barely gets you 20 miles on level 3 with little -> no pedaling (10 miles to work supposed to take a car 22 minutes(doing the speed limit of course), I did it in 28 minutes so really not awful at all)
Motor - definitely has torque, able to climb most of the hills I need only a couple need pedal assistance (which I've learned anything over 18mph just don't bother pedaling does nothing to help).
Brakes - Front brake rubs on the rotor a bit - shouldn't cause much issues, overall braking force is not bad; able to stop safely without wheels locking up and in a safe distance.
Headlight - comes tilted down, so recommend adjusting for your riding style so you can see more than 1 foot in front of you.
Brake lights - decently bright and makes you more noticeable.
Turn signals - could be brighter but as a off-brand not awful for what you are getting; would also be great if it had come with indicators on the front but oh well can be added in later I am sure.
Bike takes up a lot of space, so make sure you have space to store it, this is something I overlooked but will adjust to.
If I come across any other items in regards to the ebike that I feel should be added I shall do so for the consumer to make a well educated decision on their purchase.
Overall I am not completely dissatisfied with the purchase but not 100% sure I would run to friends and family to purchase it at this time, need more testing/riding time with it before I would consider that with this price tag attached.
Cons: no damage to the box in shipping, but two issues I didn't catch until problems occurred: steel derailleur guard was bent slightly, interfering with shifting. Bent back into shape easily without breaking the welds, freeing the derailleur. Second issue was rear brake cable was loose at the handle - also easily adjusted once I saw the problem. These problems were not corrected until after the first twenty miles of riding, when the motor started to drop out while using the throttle. Checked the bike over, found and corrected the two mentioned problems, and have had no further performance issues. As brakes are linked to the controller, cable interference may have caused the motor dropout issue which has not recurred.
There is a normal decrease in power as the battery depletes, as other reviewers have mentioned. It does take time to reach 28mph top speed with 150lb rider (32mph unloaded). I consider the performance of battery and motor to be in line with the G60 price point. Basic controls with a lack of user tunability is standard for this price range.
Pros: Bike arrived in one week, packed very well with all tools included, requiring very little final assembly. Great frame design, quality components, great looks. Strong scrambler bike, assembled well from the factory. Excellent performance out of the box; plenty of torque, good controls. Nice lighting and a comfortable seat. The manual disc brakes are sufficient for the bike's top speed when properly adjusted. Great on the street and paths/horse trails. Does exactly what you'd expect it to, and it looks very good doing it - each trip out gets compliments from strangers. After 60 miles, no disappointments. For product support, David replied with a prompt and friendly email.
Stock, it's more fun than it looks, and it looks like a lot of fun. Start pedaling to activate the motor, or just use the throttle. It's definitely more of a throttle bike vs pedal bike due to weight and layout. I've upgraded the tires to E-Huntsman 20x4, added a pair of $20 mirrors, and moved the headlight up to the top of the fork. The platform as a whole is a great design which begs for performance upgrades - tires, suspension, brakes. Knowing how well the G60 rides and handles, I could also see eventually upgrading the battery and motor to put it into the 40mph range, vs replacing the bike with another scrambler. The stock brakes work well with factory top speed of 28 under load, but if it were capable of higher speeds I'd want bigger brakes as the bike is heavy. Same goes for front fork and rear shock. The simplicity of the dash and large LED readout are well designed and great at night, but can be hard to read in direct sunlight. Still early in the recharge cycles, so far it looks like a 30 mile range mostly throttle. Recharge time seems to be around six hours. We'll see how these numbers hold up over time; I'm hoping to see two years of strong, consistent performance - which is in line with the product warranty.
I'd recommend the G60 to anyone interested in a Super 73, Revv 1, or Macfox but stalling over those much higher price tags. Based on the build quality and performance, I'd buy another BFI Sport ebike (like the EB26) if I was looking for another bike in the sub $1K range. Electric vehicles are changing transportation worldwide, with ebikes at the front economical transportation. BFI Sport has delivered a great point of entry to the ebike market with the G60.
Two month/250 mile update: sold my daily driver and now ride ebikes exclusively. The Amyet remains the favorite grocery getter due to it's speed and easy ride, and is now equipped with Ibera rack and panniers. On long, steep hills it eventually needs pedal assistance (hoping Statorade from Grin Technologies will improve that), but does great everywhere else. In an area where ebikes are just starting to become popular, the G60 still gets compliments and questions from people when I'm running errands. It has proven to be very reliable, practical, and fun.
With that said, there’s a few things that I dislike about this bike. First and foremost is the pedal assist. It practically takes over as soon as you start peddling it does not “assist” as much as it takes over powering the bike. Also, depending on which speed mode you’re on, it can jerk forward as opposed to easing you up to speed. My other gripe is the seat may look comfortable, but in fact, it is quite uncomfortable, especially for rides longer than 10 miles. It’s simply not wide enough to provide the right amount of support in the right areas.
1. The assembly instructions are thin and weak. Forget about tech support, the manufacturer must be a shadow government because they are impossible to contact
2. The spindle assembly for the front tire requires a leap of faith that it will hold under the weight and speed…so far, so good. Given that this is basically a Moped I would rather have proper nuts and bolts hold the front tire rim/tire to the forks
3. The kick stand is under engineered and broke, but that is a cheap upgrade. Actually impressive how many the bike fell (because the stand failed) and nothing on the bike was damaged
4. Forget about the claim of 30 miles. Maybe if you pedal assist the whole time? 12 miles on full electric. I think all e-bikes make these claims so no points off for exaggeration.
4. Add threaded holes to frame for installing baskets and tow carts
There you go!
Assembly wasn't as quick as the video, but still about an hour (for me). I just took it out early this morning and it worked like a champ! a lot of power.
I will update this review after a month or so, if anything changes.
This is a great well thought out product that is extremely user friendly!
He loves that he can take the mountain trail to the top without getting worn out from peddling. His school friends think it's cool.
I mostly ride downtown in a densely populated city.
Pros:
VERY fun to ride. Lots of torque. No waiting for it to respond like some bikes. As soon as you turn the handle, it *goes*
The turn radius is MASSIVE. So it's somewhat easy to maneuver when you're walking it, despite it's size.
Love that the battery detaches easily, so you can store the bike out of the way and charge the battery somewhere convenient. Also love that you need a key to detach the battery, for added security.
The frame feels really solid and the giant wheels create a larger center of gravity. I feel very safe riding this thing at top speed.
The headlight is BRIGHT. So is the red rear light. The blinkers are fine and they're really nice to have as well. This bike feels safe to ride at night. I know that other riders and cars can see me.
The pedal assist is a beast. Very helpful when trying to conserve battery.
Cons:
The brakes are TERRIBLE. They were screeching after the first couple miles of riding. I'm going to have to upgrade it to hydraulic brakes which will cost around $100 just for parts. The bike is too heavy and goes too fast for regular disc brakes.
The seat is really creaky. The seat cushion was also installed slightly crooked by the company, so it makes one of my thighs sore after a while.
The turn signals are kind of blurry and could be a little brighter.
The horn is weak. I'll probably try to replace that too.
Overall I'm insanely happy with this bike! Almost all of the cons are easily overlooked. If it weren't for the terrible brakes, it would definitely be five stars. I will update this review after I've had it for a few more weeks.
I am 6 foot and weigh 300lbs and I can get it up to almost 30 mph ! Awesome bike!
Comfort is Ok, Got two flats, installed Gel for tire protection(Flats)
He commutes to college with it. He loves the Speed, Durability, and how the turning system works.
He's very satisfied with this product.
1. Seat is super comfortable
2. Value is amazing for the battery capacity plus motor power
3. Features feel premium like turning lights, a bright front headlight, clear display.
No real cons. I did struggle for a bit while putting the front tire on. I needed my own wrenches as the provided wrenches were not big enough to slide onto the bolts. Also only one side of the bolt needs to be loosened. It's helpful to have another person steady the bike while setting the front tire.