ANCHEER AMAK00013

This is a good bike for the money! Not the best bike, not even a great bike, but a solid value and I am pleased with the product!Assembly is required. The instructions are adequate but they do not teach the "build a bike" skill. If you don't have the "build a bike" skill be prepared for a mini project that might be fun or have someone lined up who truly knows how. Improper assembly and adjustment could result in a bike that's scratched up, doesen't work properly, is uncomfortable, or might even be dangerous to ride.This bike is a dream to ride! You pedal and it goes! The front shocks seem soft and bouncy, likely due to the balance of this bike. It comes with good tires. and handles well. Construction is sturdy and the parts fit togeather well. The three button controls are simple if not completly intuitive to operate and you also get a button for the lights and a button for the horn. There's a set of 2 keys 1 is needed for locking the removable battery in place. My preferred mode is mode 2, in 7th gear, doing 13mph. This is light-moderate exercise, which is exactly what I wanted. No more pacing yourself for the next uphill climb. Braking is adequate but not stellar. The seat is comfortable. I feel safe on this bike and enjoy riding it! I'm glad I looked for a step-thru frame design.The negatives are few. First, the powder coating is fragile, be careful not to nick or bump it during assembly and be careful fitting parts. Second, don't misplace a single washer. Theres no extra hardware, none. Third, I've never been a fan of the quick release front wheel in general, it seems like it frequently needs adjustment, and because theres a disc brake involved, poor fitment could easily result in a bent rotor! My first mod may be to eliminate the quick release. Finally, I wish the gearing went a bit higher. Its just a standard bicycle 7 speed. If I ever upgrade or replace this bike I will look only for 21-speed or more models.Overall, no regrets!2 year update. I've learned to charge the battery once in the winter regardless of what the indicator reports, and to charge it anytime the indicator shows 3 bars or less. Presumably 3 bars is about 1/2 charge but it's just an estimate. The bike has been trouble free, I only have to put air in the tires once in the spring and lube the chain and cables yearly as with any bike. Still no regrets!

I don't know where to start about how awesome these bikes are. I bought two bikes to start with and looking at how much I've been riding them, I'm already wanting to buy two more for my daughters. They are sturdy, smooth and just plain fun to ride, great for cruising the campground, exercise and just being outside.Assembly was pretty easy, they are good quality right out of the box. The battery is still holding charge great, the motor gives you solid assistance, they are fun and comfortable to ride.I would wish for only one feature for future models and that would be a USB port to charge your cell phone while riding - that would complete these bikes perfectly.If you're on the fence about buying, go for it - you won't regret it. I feel these bikes are worth every dollar!

I visited a friend a month ago or so after he helped my family move and while we were there, he asked if I would be interested in going on a ride in one of his e-bikes. "Absolutely", I told him. Little did I know that would immediately get my inner-gears moving and plotting so I could come up with a way to get one of my own.Then I began to price them and my dreams were kind of dashed. ALL the really decent ones started at $899...a little out of my meager budget. It seemed that most of the truly economical bikes were considered trash and a waste of money. The popularity of even the cheap ones have gone up by a minimum of $150 to $300...oh crap. If I can't afford a cheaply manufactured e-bike, how in the world am I going to buy a decent one? As I continued to do my research, I had a few names pop-up here and there and one in particular was Ancheer. Clearly a Chinese bicycle company. I personally believe Chinese products get a bad rap - much is earned, but all? Not hardly. So much of what we have is made in China that to make a blanket statement that it's all garbage is simply ignorant. Your iPhone is made there, and so is that Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (along with Viet Nam and India among others). What truly IS important though, is the quality control ON SITE. If that is good, then you have a better chance of getting a well-made item for a lot less.First off...know what you're getting. This is NOT an off-road bike - nor was it ever intended to be. It's an intro e-bike and depending on what you truly need it for, that can be a good or bad thing. So before you buy, do yourself a favor and be totally honest for what you plan to use your bike...that way, you'll either be very satisfied or disappointed if you go ahead and buy it.I chose this particular model mostly because it has step-thru and the battery is so well hidden in the rack behind the seat. Sure you can tell what it is if you understand what you're looking at, but most will simply think it's a bike rack to bungee stuff to. The packaging was well done and the included tools can help with your assembly such that you probably won't need any others...but if you have them, get them out and ready just in case. Better to have it and not need it rather than need it and not have it, right? Assembly is pretty straight-forward and I might add this is my very first bicycle assembly. I watched the Ancheer assembly video on YouTube multiple times which made a HUGE difference. I see many who complained about the included instructions and I actually thought they weren't bad at all (especially considering some of the instructions I've seen from other Chinese manufacturers). The only issue I had was the video still showed the front wheel assembly from the older version and not the quick-release model that now you now get. It seemed a bit puzzling to me, but I figured it out.The bike looks pretty much as it does in the pics. Like EXACTLY. Pretty happy about that. Yes, some parts are cheap (like the fenders) but I could probably change them out if I really want to. The tires are about the minimum you can find, but they work. My battery came fairly well charged, which was nice. I took it out first when I unboxed everything and immediately plugged it in before doing anything else...after all, once you get the bike assembled you REALLY want to take it out for a spin, right? I know I sure did. By the time I finished, it had taken me roughly 50 minutes and keep in mind, I have never assembled a bicycle before. I think those who are clearly experienced could shave that time easily in half. By the time I got it all done, the battery registered almost full. I can't speak for how charged your battery may be, however.After sliding the battery into place and tightening the charging box it plugs into, I turned it on and was pleasantly surprised that it has a rear light (red) that I was not expecting. Nice touch I have to say. After that, you press the center power switch on the handlebar and power the entire bike on. Keep in mind the battery fits into a groove so it stays secure, so be careful to make sure that it goes in properly. To be entirely honest, I was quite surprised that after my 50 minute assembly ordeal which may or may not have included a few improper phrases that ought not be said in front of children, I was downright gleeful that the bike operated flawlessly on my first try. Granted, once I sat down I made a few adjustments to the handlebars and the seat so it would sit correctly for me in particular. This is something I think is very important for everyone to ensure a better riding experience. I also admonish you to tighten all screws and not just the parts you assembled.As far as how it rides...I think it does exactly what it says and that's about it - and that's okay. I DO wish that it had more gears. Because of so few gears to switch to, anything more than pedal-assist 2 is kind of overkill. You have to pedal SO fast in order to catch up to it that you may as well just ride a regular bike. This of course may change going up a steeper hill (none of my commute so far has involved any real inclines to test this - but rest assured I will be doing so and including it in a future update.The gears shift with ease and is easily done with your right thumb. I've seen a few people complain wishing the bike included a different shifting mechanism, but honestly, I'm happy with the one it came with. The power control operation on the left side may need to be adjusted after you position your handlebars as I had to do, and that is the ONE tool that I needed to adjust that was not included. It's an Allen Wrench but it's smaller than the 3 that come in the makeshift tool bag that comes with the bike for assembly. It was an easy correction since I already own my own set of wrenches. The power bank is pretty straight-forward. Press the middle button (which conveniently has a power symbol) and use the right and left buttons to switch between pedal-assist and full throttle. Easy peasy.Once again, keep in mind that this 250 W motor will not be able to get you up to 20mph in throttle only (even on flat ground - unless perhaps you weigh next to nothing) and especially not going uphill. I wouldn't recommend that at all actually. Going uphill, use pedal assist and you ought to be fine. After I put the bike through it's paces, I'll do an update to bring to light more detail regarding this. In throttle only I think I was able to do around 12-15 mph on flat ground. That may be a little exaggerated however. Again, I did not purchase my bike in order for it to act like an electric scooter, I got it to supplement my exercise routine and to be able to explore the surrounding city in which I live. To each their own, right?The included headlight is also another nice touch. I love that it helps on my morning commute to work since I leave a little after 4am and even in the summertime, the sun isn't up yet at that hour. I wouldn't say it's a stunning light, but sufficient for what I need it to do and for that, I am grateful. Any time you can be more visible while riding - especially at night - is a good thing.I'm quite interested in how far I'll be able to go on a full charge, and while I will most likely not allow the bike to get too low on battery before plugging it in again, I'm interested to see how far I can get before I decide to head home and recharge.All in all I am impressed with what Ancheer has managed to pull off here for the price. The most critical part of your purchase is in knowing what you'll be getting before you pay so you won't have unnecessary expectations that the bike simply cannot live up to. For what it is, this e-bike really is a great buy and does exactly what it was designed to do.***UPDATE***So, after some extra testing, I have a few things I want to add. First off, the seat isn't uncomfortable - at least not for me. I was expecting it to be horrible based on several reviews and was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't an issue for me at all. Another nice surprise.Brakes are okay. When they're wet, boy do they squeal. Yes, they work, but heaven help you if you need to make a very abrupt stop. These will definitely do the job, but nowhere as well as brakes that come on much higher end bicycles and e-bikes. Keep that in mind.The front forks are kind of hit-or-miss for me. Sometimes they absorb bumps, but more often than not they don't. I think they were almost an afterthought as they were designing the bike. Oh, and they cannot lock, either - not that it'd be much of a difference...but I thought it important to mention anyway.As far as battery life goes, I still haven't discovered just how far you can ride before the e-bike becomes a regular bike when your power dies. Mind you I haven't really tried too hard, so do keep that in mind as well. I've been trying to tax the battery by using throttle only in order to speed up the battery usage, and from what I've been able to do, I think you can say under throttle only, you can safely do around 12-17 miles before totally exhausting the battery. It is entirely possible, as with most rechargeable batteries, the further along they go before charging, the quicker the charge disappears, but even with that factored in, I still think I could do at least 10 miles comfortably in throttle only. If you did peddle assist level 2, I truly believe that would bump up to close to 20 miles minimum. Your mileage may vary. Of course that will go up if you have it on level 1.With even more miles under my wheels, I am still happy with my Ancheer bike and NO, I am NOT being compensated for my review. I bought my bike and paid for it in full myself and received nothing in exchange for what I've written.***UPDATE #2***The advertising says this bike will do 19mph...but that will only happen going downhill. Possibly if you peddle your brains out in pedal-assist level 2 or 3...but otherwise, I'm crying foul on that claim. The best I could do was an average top speed of 15mph...which isn't bad considering the motor you receive. I suppose if you are a very petite woman who weighs in at 100lbs that 19 is possible, but other than that, I doubt it highly.I'm going to reassess my guesstimate on how far you can go on a full charge as well. In throttle only, I think the best you are going to get is maybe 8 miles (depending on your weight and the terrain you travel on) and in peddle-assist #2 maybe 15 miles.Over this past weekend I rode my bike up a fairly steep hill in assist #3 and in the lowest gear and it was a challenge, but one I doubt I would've been able to do in my current physical shape without that assist on high. I came close to pulling over and resting, but never did. Riding back down was pure heaven doing 35mph or so on that steep grade. I kind of felt that the bike frame was about at it's limit though at that point even though I was just merely coasting...so no need to test that theory too much because the resulting crash could be catastrophic (at least for me). I may do that hill again, but I will definitely slow down a bit on my way back just to be careful.Still happy with my bike.