Gocio 500w e bike from walmart
Posted by erwinpwns@reddit | ebikes | View on Reddit | 23 comments
Just got one of these for $500 (down from 1.6k or so), still being delivered. On the Walmart site it has 4.5stars with 1.7k ratings. Figured it was good, but looking for more thorough reviews but cannot find any. Any have any thoughts on it?
Solid-Manufacturer16@reddit
Where is a video on how to assemble it? The directions are stupid
Traditional-Foot3312@reddit
Aye, the printed manual is almost comically bad. And printed in about 7 point font… Here’s a decent YouTube instillation video: https://youtu.be/mtwrYqemWOk?si=6fqjchcD6Agp3A5G
Chance_Meaning_2078@reddit
LMAO of course one of the only videos for the bike assembly gets removed
threshroge_@reddit
*laughing face*
GassyUndertones@reddit
I know this is old but in case anyone comes across this post- I had one and loved it! (but it got stolen :( )
It was super reliable and fast, very easy to use and charge. I will say the back tire probably carried a lot of weight because it must have popped 3-4 times while I had it- but it would be if I had to go off a curb or ran something over. When I babied it a bit more it didn't let me down.
IntelligentOkra41@reddit
I'm definitely late here, but you may have been underinflating your tire. I was having the same issue with rear flats. But once I replaced the inner tube and inflated to 60psi, I haven't had any issue.
squidward2001@reddit
do you have updates about the bike or your experience with it? I was just about to buy it. would you recommend it?
squidward2001@reddit
if it matters, I am a university student in texas and I will just be riding it to class and to the store over shorter distances and flat surfaces.
Ademante_Lafleur@reddit
I ordered one and have been riding for two days now. It is awesome! It will be perfect on pavement around uni. I have taken it on the highway, off road, and around my small town. I only wish the battery lasted longer. It last around 1 1/2-2 hours. It charges in about 4-6 hours. I want to buy another battery so i can ride it more but i cant find anywhere to buy just the battery and charger. Id definitely recommend it! Its the most fun ive had in a long time.
strangely-thin@reddit
Any update now that you're 11 months out?
Ademante_Lafleur@reddit
The battery broke off of it and ive been trying to get it repaired for months but i cant get in contact with the company that makes them. I believe it comes from china. It was nice for a few months. I took it to the beach and rode around. I was in the best shape of my life when i was riding it everyday. Id say get one from a local bike place if you have any near you. That way if it needs repairs you wont have any problems. Im thinking of taking it to a bike shop and seeing if they can fix it when i get some spare money saved.
TheGreatestJaggi@reddit
Did you ever find a place to buy an extra battery and charger?
anademacho@reddit
https://ebikersden.com/product/vivi-electric-bike-battery-for-m026tgbul-ebike/?srsltid=AfmBOoonBNk2rxi49jMch6HbNiyd8Z-vAaVWgNpsUjVpC11rDIl3UHGj
I'm pretty sure that this is the correct battery replacement for it... Sold under the Vivi Brand...
Optionsmfd@reddit
have you found a battery replacement?
Klutzy-Badger3396@reddit
I rode that, then switched to this bike—better build and real support.
Amaterasu087@reddit
K
anademacho@reddit
My seat post is too short for this.. 5'11" does anyone know what seat post size would work? Post diameter and length that doesn't interfere with the suspension in the seat?
anademacho@reddit
So, I answered my own question. 28.6 - 200mm - I'm going to try a 28.6/300 to see if it works.
SojournerVT@reddit
My input: These bikes are CLEARANCE! Do NOT expect support from the maker. Take the bike to the best bike shop; have them assemble with the caveat: Stop if there are issues that they deem make the bike dangerous to use or decidedly unreliable.. You will then be able to return it to Walmart.
vtmdsm27@reddit
Buy the 3 yr warranty with it and you’re GTG
Optionsmfd@reddit
until you have a problem and they cant get the part
they told me to have it fixed myself.... pay out of my pocket to fix. and then the will send me a gift card when they receive a receipt they find acceptable
Large_Blacksmith_629@reddit
Is there a app?
Mediocre-Sound7884@reddit
no