Himiway A7 Pro

60 year old male in Pennsylvania. I decided to get a little more active so I purchased a bike. This is my first ebike so I have nothing to compare it to, heck this is my 1st adult bike ever 😆. What I didn't want however was one of these hub bikes where pedaling is secondary. I definitely wanted a mid drive bike. It was important to me to buy a bike to keep the legs moving. There are so many things to like about this bike. It's premium components, ease of use, power when you need it to get up the steep hills. If I had any complaints it's that it's so gosh darn heavy (they almost all are). Overall I am very happy with my purchase. I only wish Himiway sold touch up paint.

The A7 Pro seemingly checks all the boxes you can imagine in its stock configuration. Class 2 mid-drive motor with torque sensor (and thumb throttle!), full suspension, integrated lighting (with brake illumination), step through frame, hydraulic disc braking, MIK compatible rear rack, etc - you get the picture. Nearly every other eBike competitor omits a few of these features at the benefit of costing less money. Now is the A7 worth the extra money?

Initial ride impressions - slightly over-pressurized suspension (for my weight), overly-strong pedal assist even at its lowest setting, gear lag when shifting up the middle gears. All easily adjustable and adaptable. After tuning the suspension and derailleur, the bike runs smoothly and mechanically well. As for the pedal assist, I just needed to adapt my pedaling to the torque sensor's generous assistance curve.

100km impressions - a solid commuter. The A7 Pro is very capable at getting up to speed on roads while providing confident braking performance when needed. Being an eBike, the it comfortably handles substantial rear loads in pannier bags without compromising handling or performance. The suspension handles bumps with ease and the motor easily compensates for the increased weight. Rearward lighting is great with the brake lights, but you could probably benefit from a helmet rear strobe for added awareness. The forward headlight is adequate and should also be supplemented with a strobe.

100km impressions - robust on simple trails. While the A7 Pro's components aren't suitable for high intensity off-roading, it is very capable on level to moderately inclined dirt paths without tight turns. The motor is outstanding at providing assistance during inclines. Additionally, nothing outclasses the comfort of a full suspension on such trails. That being said however, I would not recommend the stock tires for gravelly or slippery trails.

Final thoughts - if you want a bike that has everything the A7 Pro offers, don't hesitate. It might have too many features for some, but buying an inferior bike with fewer features and wanting to add them on later (like full suspension) just sounds like a headache.

Urban Electric Commuter Bike A7 Pro

I totally love this bike. The front and rear suspension is really great for going over bumps. You can cruise around with ease, thanks to the torque sensor. I am very impressed with how smooth the ride is.

I've never ridden an ebike, is this bike suitable for beginners?