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Review on Electric bike Xiaomi Himo C20 white (requires final assembly) by Stanislaw Pietka ᠌

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I can't stop being happy with the purchase, a very good deal!

Previously, I rode a 26-inch city bike equipped with a three-speed planetary hub. My home is in Hong Kong, where we have classy roads and sidewalks yet tin-pot traffic congestion. Daily cycling commute of 30 kilometers. Thus, the need arose to acquire a reasonably efficient, physically stimulating, compact, electric, and nimble mode of transportation. I spent much time researching Xiaomi QiCycle. However, the model has been discontinued and has some drawbacks, such as undersized wheels, the need to buy fenders and a footboard separately, a limited mileage range, and the inability to steer with just one hand. As a rule, C20! There has been around 400 kilometers traveled and 1.5 months in operation as of this writing. Every set of benefits and drawbacks adds up to zero. It's pervasive. Here, it matters which drawbacks you can live with and which benefits you can go without. Just a few words about the negatives: First and third are the modes I use most often; second is unnecessary. Also, it doesn't help me because it seems to go into PAS mode (pedaling aid) if I hold the menu button down for a while. Nonetheless, this might be a recuperation mode (charging the battery while pedaling). -heavy: I lug it up to the third floor, but young boys and girls will have a much harder time. Many forum users have commented that the pedals are flimsy and suggest upgrading to metal pedals. The one I have is complete, but I replaced it nevertheless. - a splintered hole behind the controls: Squeaking at 15 kilometers per hour due to dripping sealant? No sweat; just unplug the speaker. -depreciation: but in fact I'm OK here; I'm partly driving down an earthen road, which is perfectly fine; on a gravel road, though, it's shaking. The ride can be gentler if the wheels are lowered, however this increases the likelihood of a puncture. Pick one. Seat back? Perhaps it will be useful. -instruction: confusing at first, but online feedback is starting to trickle in.battery-operated brake light at the rear: just a whim, really. A few remarks on the wet journey. Although it is advertised as watertight everywhere, I still sealed the controller's seams (team photo style) to be safe. It was raining, so off I went to do my laundry. In a nutshell, yes, please!

Pros
  • - I was able to get a full charge in around 6 hours -the view was great -the battery was in a convenient place -the battery pump was powerful (it was hidden in the saddle post) -the front light came from the battery -the bike was comfortable (I'm 184 cm and it could be lifted even further) You can ride it in the rain, it's battery-operated, and it comes with two sets of wings. tyres smaller than 20 inches stunning machine -6 speed Disc brakes, high-grade construction, and a solid footrest.
Cons
  • -irrational speed settings (ECO mode engages at speeds of 5 km/h or greater, assisting the rider in pedaling to a top speed of 15 km/h; MID mode engages only the throttle stick, gaining speed to a top speed of 15 km/h; HIGH mode engages only the throttle stick, gaining speed to a top speed of 25 km/h). - notably hefty - 21 kg - fragile pedals at the base A squeak if you go faster than 15 kilometers per hour; don't hit bumps with too much force; make sure the hole under the steering wheel is free of burrs. - the manual is written entirely in Chinese - the brake lights in the back are powered by batteries

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