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HeyBike Cityrun review:  A decent urban e-bike that desperately wants to compete on price

by Micah Toll

HeyBike has built a name for itself over the last year or two with a growing number of low-cost electric bikes.

And while the brand can’t hope to compete on reputation with the US market’s major players, it sure can compete on price. Meet the $1,299 HeyBike Cityrun electric bike.

HeyBike Cityrun Tech Specs • Motor: 500W geared rear hub motor • Top speed: 20 mph (32 km/h) • Range: 30-55 miles (48-88 km) • Battery: 48V 15Ah (720 Wh) • Weight: 62 lb (28 kg) • Weight capacity: 350 lb. (159 kg)

HeyBike Cityrun Tech Specs (Cont'd) • Tires: 26 x 2.5″ • Brakes: 180 mm rotor disc brakes • Extras: LCD display, LED lighting with automatic headlight and turn signals, strong rear rack, Shimano 7-speed drivetrain, included fenders, app compatibility • Price: $1,299 on Amazon or also $1,299 on HeyBike’s site

You may be surprised by just what you get from the HeyBike Cityrun. It doesn’t come with the name recognition of other famous city e-bikes, but it has some pretty darn nice features for the price.

Components like hydraulic disc brakes, turn signals, hydraulic suspension, and a sturdy rear rack add value to the bike by offering features normally reserved for higher-dollar e-bikes or held back as add-on accessories by other brands.

Compared to some other major city-inspired electric bikes out there, the HeyBike Cityrun has a lot to offer. Many of the components on the bike are a cut above what I’d except at this price range.

It’s not strange to see suspension on a $1,299 e-bike, but the bike’s decent hydraulic suspension fork is a bit of a surprise when many other brands use cheaper spring forks.

Take a look at my video review below to get an up-close look at my test-riding experience on the HeyBike Cityrun. Or read my complete writeup.