VITILAN V3 Foldable Electric Bike, 750W Folding Fat Tire Ebike, 28MPH High-Speed, 48V E-Bike for Adults, Waterproof Aluminum Frame Electric Bicycle for Men, Women, Seniors

We are owners of four e-bikes. This one is my primary ride. I added mirrors and changed the saddle to a wider, shock absorbing type that my 70 year-old bottom prefers. I added aux lighting for night riding. Not to see, but to be seen. This e-bike has been flawless. I have ridden it on primitive trails, through deep sand and rough terrain. It excels on paved surfaces as well. Fast (29 mph via GPS) and handles well. My rough terrain riding led me to reinforce the front fender mounting. I fabricated and installed a stainless steel bracket. Was this necessary? In my case, probably. Most folks will not subject their bike to what I do. Other than this "upgrade", the bike has been perfect. I specifically wanted cast aluminum wheels. These require much less maintenance and greater durability. It folds and we carry it in our midsize pickup to distant locations for a day or more of exploring. Performance... Typically, riding in PAS 1, I can ride 10 miles and still have 80% of the battery remaining. That indicates a range of up to 50 miles. Naturally, if you run on electric only or zip around in PAS 5, that range will be substantially less. Perhaps 35 to 40 miles on electric, at higher speeds. I pedal whenever possible. Speeds, verified by GPS, are PAS 1: 16 mph. PAS 2: 19 mph. PAS 3: 22 mph. PAS 4: 26 mph and PAS 5: 29 mph. Maximum speeds are affected by winds. Headwinds slow you some, tail winds speed you up a mph or two. Hills... I live on the coast of east central Florida. We have gentle inclines.. No hills. However, when we take the bikes out of state, I have found that it handles hills well. 750 Watts gets the task done. Expect tires to last 1,500 to 2,000 miles if you ride on pavement, longer life if much time is spent on dirt. Those 4" fat tires are very good off road and more than adequate on paved surfaces. Set the tire pressures to 20 psi and they do a good job of absorbing bumps. Higher pressures will stiffen the ride and increase tire wear.This Vitilan V3 gets my recommendation. Very well equipped with features and rock-like durability. Comfortable. Fun. Value priced.Edit: At 1,730 miles. My rear tire was down to about 30% of the original tread depth. I had already bought a replacement tire and tube, when I got a puncture on a rough bike trail. Very slight leak, but enough to require repair. So, mounted a new tire and tube. See photos for other upgrades. I fabricated and installed a front fender brace. Our off road trail riding is hard on things that flex under the shock and load. This brace prevents excess flexing of the attachment brackets. I added a suspension seat post, which helps to smooth out otherwise harsh bumps. Carry a small plastic bag with you when you ride. If you should get caught in rain, use the bag to cover the display. It is splashproof, but not rainproof. My V3 is going strong... Very pleased overall.Update: 2,461 miles. Still going strong. After replacing the worn rear tire, I discovered that the tire required balancing. No matter how I rotated the tire relative to the wheel, there was a low frequency oscillation. This is a tire issue, not a bike issue. I removed the rear wheel assembly and balanced it statically. I used a stick-on weight cut to size and weight. This eliminated the problem. Not all aftermarket tires are created equal. If you must replace a tire, buy the original equipment CST brand. I will do so next time. Brake pads are nearing their useful life. Inexpensive and easy to replace. One last thing... Periodically, check tightness on brake rotor screws. Mine loosened over time. I removed each, applied a little Blue Loctite (do not use Red), and they have remained tight since. Be diligent with maintenance. Check tire pressure weekly. Lubricate the chain monthly. Check that pedals are tight. The factory pedals bearings will wear and loose. Replace the pedals if you find excessive slop in the bearings. Again, inexpensive and easy to do. I weigh 210 lbs. Riding off road, I frequently stand on the pedals. This causes considerable stress on them. They not not engineered for bearing that much weigh so often. Most folks never stand on pedals, and likely will not experience this issue. Also, some mountain bike trails have jumps, where the bike may become airborne. Do Not Jump a Folding Bike! The frame lock is not engineered for that severe pounding. I assure you, the warranty will not cover obvious abuse, and that is absolutely abuse.

The bike arrived packaged well with only a few minor marks. Must have been in storage a while as there was some rust on the fender support arms. A little touch-up hid those. The only real setup was attaching the pedals and airing up the tires. I had some difficulty removing the battery from the frame. I didn’t realize the key was part of the battery and had to be removed before the battery would slide out. Duh! The manual instructs you to remove the external charging cover, but made no mention of removing the key before removing the battery.A few test rides while waiting for the battery to charge revealed the derailleur needed some adjustments. A derailleur guard was provided but it wasn’t installed. I elected to install it because of the way the bike folds/unfolds for transport or when removing the battery. The bike is heavy and it would be easy to tilt it to one side, bending the derailleur.The seat is typical stiff OEM, but that is a common issue. A larger and softer seat was needed for my old derrière. There are no pre-drilled holes for a bottle cage, so keep that in mind. Many other options are available however.The bike performed well, meeting claims about speed. However, I do wish companies would configure these bikes as Class 2 so they would be legal in most places. Allow the user to set it to Class 3 if they choose to be the exception to the laws. I did manage to reduce all speeds to comply with local laws. The throttle will not exceed the speed of the current PAS level.We rode some steep dirt roads, stopping half way up. Starting mid grade was no problem for this motor. The bike is not as nimble on the road with these wide tires and wheels. It makes up for that on dirt and rocky roads. I really like these one-piece wheels without spokes. Heavier, but really solid.I will add that Vitilan support has been extremely helpful up to this point. Answers are clear with reference to videos to assist you.