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HittRoad electric bike review: I took this ultra-affordable e-bike off-roading

by Micah Toll

HittRoad is one of several low-cost electric bicycles currently racking up sales on Amazon. The good thing about these $600-$700 e-bikes is that they help bring the fun and fitness aspects of electric bikes to customers who can’t afford models costing several times these prices.

But keeping the universe in balance is the bad side, which is that the bikes’ quality usually suffers at that price point.

So I took HittRoad’s Safari mountain bike-ish e-bike to my local trails to give it a test on the single track. Here’s how it did.

HittRoad Safari e-bike Tech Specs • Motor: 350W rear hub motor • Top speed: 32 km/h (20 mph) • Range: 32-54 km (20-40 mi) • Battery: 36V 10.4Ah (375 Wh) • Frame: Aluminum • Tires: 26″ x 1.95″

HittRoad Safari e-bike Tech Specs (Cont'd) • Suspension: Front spring fork • Brakes: Mechanical disc brakes • Extras: LED display with speedometer, battery gauge, PAS level indicator, throttle/pedal assist operation, kickstand, included plastic fenders, 21 gears

Let’s be honest, for $760 (or $609 when clipping the on-page Amazon coupon), the HittRoad is never going to compare to a higher-dollar electric bike.

But odd name aside, it actually has some decent specs for the price, at least if your intention is to use it as a recreational e-bike.

This of course is not going to handle jumps or the forces exerted on a typical downhill mountain bike course. This is for leisurely rides on your local nature trails or parks. Think beach path, not black diamond (or black trail, as the case may be in downhill riding).

But if you keep in its element, as I did, I think you’ll find that the bike can actually perform well considering its modest price point. Check out my testing in my short video, then keep reading for my full thoughts and ride experience.