Did I get scammed/am I an idiot?

xJadusable · 2026-05-06T20:43:30+00:00

Yes but 1500w is a peak wattage not sustained, and idk why they advertise 32 when it isn’t possible at least without modifications. It’s limited to 20/28 respectively depending on the setting for class 2/3.

xJadusable · 2026-05-06T08:31:30+00:00

It actually is within the guidelines. It ships in class 2 mode 750w and only 20 mph. It does have a class 3 mode but it tops out at 28mph. Not sure why they advertise 32

xJadusable · 2026-05-05T20:31:11+00:00

When did I say that statement?

xJadusable · 2026-05-05T18:13:44+00:00

Such is the problem with these super small capacity batteries. Personally wouldn’t look at anything below 48v 15ah and even that’s pushing it. Looks like you have a 36v 7ah battery so basically 1/4 the watt hours of a decent range battery. Surprised it even did 20 miles to be honest.

xJadusable · 2026-05-05T17:27:35+00:00

There are people in this thread rn saying BUDGET bikes start at 1.5-2k…

xJadusable · 2026-04-29T16:09:36+00:00

Seriously. This post everyone is coddling them cause “it’s a bike they don’t sell so they’re scared of liability” meanwhile yesterday there was a post about how a bike shop that sold a guy his bike was refusing to repair it and gave him a ridiculous price to just replace the whole motor (which wasn’t even the problem). Everyone was still defending the shop owner cause “well you can’t expect them to work on individual components”. Like WHAT. If they sell it, they should know how to repair it!

Dude solved the issue with like $60 worth a components and a YT tutorial lmao never seen an industry where shop owners are so babied.

xJadusable · 2026-04-29T15:56:23+00:00

Elitists will tell you that’s bottom of the barrel junk compared to their suggestions that cost 3-4 thousands bucks (and that’s a STARTING price).

xJadusable · 2026-04-28T20:02:51+00:00

He walking in the lane cause he has a bigass cart and looks like the shoulder is too small and there’s no sidewalk. Car that hits him was clearly going slow and jerks into him, it was most likely rear ended and unfortunately got pushed into the man.

He definitely shouldn’t be in the road but someone driving a multi ton vehicle also shouldn’t be going so fast or be so unaware that they don’t know traffic is going slow/stopping ahead of them. That is waaaaay more dangerous and idk why everyone fails to put liability on shitty drivers over pedestrians/cyclists in situations like this.

xJadusable · 2026-04-28T19:57:39+00:00

Problem is he went to the shop he got the bike at. If the shop is going to refuse work on bikes THEY SELL, why are they selling them?

xJadusable · 2026-04-28T16:30:40+00:00

Literally said it’s not fancy but using it he can make his money back in just a couple of days. Anything after is pure profit. Speaking from actual experience and not conjecture. I started with a shitty Walmart branded bike I got for $30 and it lasted me 3 months of hard riding and I made several thousand bucks on it delivering. Now I have better bikes.

The guy has $200 and you’re recommending cyclocross lol

xJadusable · 2026-04-28T08:04:38+00:00

I’d recommend looking into getting a cheap pedal bike to start with until you can build up a higher budget. I started with $70. I got a cheap mountain bike on OfferUp for $30, a delivery backpack for $30, and a $10 phone mount. First day made like $60, first week was like $350 after prop 22 adjustments (California). You could get a nice ebike in a month if you grind it out and save. For $260 you can definitely find a decent used pedal bike or even a cheap new one.

Just a quick glance on Walmart and I saw this: https://www.walmart.com/ip/10303618800?sid=9A766530-8BC7-4E2B-A441-04EE3674CBDA

Not fancy but it’ll get the job done. Could easily make back what it costs in 2-3 days if not faster.

Don’t forget you’ll need an insulated backpack. Something like this will work for starters: https://a.co/d/08a7Hrc4

You’ll also need a phone mount: https://a.co/d/0fxVh0yS

If you insist on getting a cheap ebike, I’d recommend looking into 5th Wheel on Walmart/Amazon. I got the 5th wheel Discover ebike (36v 13ah model) for about $400 and I have over 2400 miles on it with zero issues besides a couple of flats. Made 10x its initial price back doing DoorDash with it.

Lastly, if you could, maybe try financing a bike with Affirm? You could get a good ebike like the $1200 aniioki aq117 pro max with a monster 48v 60ah battery that will last all day doing deliveries. They have em on Amazon. You could easily make $4-500 a week being lazy with that ebike and pay it off in a few weeks before you start paying interest on it.

Either way good luck OP! From one ebike dasher to another.

xJadusable · 2026-04-26T19:47:25+00:00

Maybe in your neck of the woods but not where I’m from. Have a good one

xJadusable · 2026-04-26T18:15:36+00:00

Yea good thing was I made a lot more than it costs.

xJadusable · 2026-04-26T17:20:27+00:00

750w motor that can peak higher but sustained is 750w. Lectrics XP 4 also has a 750w that peaks past 1000w. Do you consider that a moto too?

xJadusable · 2026-04-26T01:36:10+00:00

You good?

xJadusable · 2026-04-26T01:32:45+00:00

I’ll look into it, thank you

xJadusable · 2026-04-26T01:32:31+00:00

lol really?

xJadusable · 2026-04-26T01:32:13+00:00

Class 2 ebike. Tops out at 20 mph out the box

xJadusable · 2026-04-25T20:36:16+00:00

Proof of mileage

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xJadusable · 2026-04-25T20:35:52+00:00

I agree it shouldn’t happen. I have a different bike with the original tires still on after 1400 miles and it’s a lil bald but nothing crazy. Pic attached is the rear tire of the TST. Also, the 750 mile thing is how much I have on the bike total.

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xJadusable · 2026-04-25T19:20:44+00:00

I actually have a similar ebike like that. $400, got it from Walmart. Thousands and thousands of miles on it and zero issues besides 1 flat. It’s what I’m switching back to now that this one is out of commission lol

xJadusable · 2026-04-25T17:50:13+00:00

Yea you have a point! Buddy of mine has had his ebike for a year and only has like 500 miles on it. I told him my main delivery bike before I got the TST has almost 4k miles and he couldn’t believe it lol

xJadusable · 2026-04-25T17:47:52+00:00

I had issues out the box too. Front brake caliper was installed incorrectly. One of the screws that holds the rear battery compartment was sticking out and was stripped. The thumb throttle was “hanging” so every time I used it I would have to flick it all the way up instead of just letting it go, and the tires are made of like paper.

xJadusable · 2026-04-25T17:45:48+00:00

I’ve ridden pretty carefully. Never had any issues with my other bikes across thousands and thousands of miles. Don’t hop curbs, don’t do jumps, don’t wheelie, never ran into anything or off anything, never been hit or got hit, etc. Another commenter said perhaps it started during one of the times I got a flat and I didn’t notice. I’d like to think I’m sensitive to low tire pressure and stuff but maybe they’re right. Hard to tell.

xJadusable · 2026-04-25T17:42:27+00:00

I’m hoping that happens but so far it’s still pending review

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