Thinking of Upgrading from a Single-Motor to an AWD E-bike: Is the X7 Worth It?
Posted by innerpetals26@reddit | ebikes | View on Reddit | 10 comments
Hi everyone, I’m currently riding a single-motor e-bike (similar to the Himiway Cobra model). Lately, I’ve been spending more time riding on light off-road trails—the kind featuring loose gravel, tree roots, and some rolling terrain.
There’s a specific stretch of trail I ride frequently that has a pretty messy surface—a mix of gravel and roots—interspersed with several short, steep inclines that I have to tackle one section at a time.
My current e-bike can handle it, technically speaking, but the riding experience isn't exactly satisfying. Whenever the surface gets loose or uneven, power delivery can be a bit hard to control. Furthermore, when navigating those consecutive short climbs, my riding rhythm constantly gets disrupted; I have to keep adjusting the pedal assist level or manually pedal harder to compensate, leaving me feeling pretty fatigued by the end of the ride.
Consequently, I’ve been debating whether or not to upgrade to a bike with a more robust powertrain.
I have saved $2000 for a new e-bike and been searching for a good one. I came with this Tesway X7 AWD and got interested with its specs ; it just feels like it would be perfectly suited for mountain trail riding.
I'm amazed that it boasts a peak power output of up to 3600W which I think is awesome. It made me think that if I encounter those continuous uphill sections or particularly steep gradients, it should have plenty of power to spare, ensuring I don't constantly lose momentum and no need to manual pedal hard.
But to be honest, I’m still a bit unsure about it—I’m not entirely sure how it actually performs out on the trails in real-world conditions.
My main concerns are:
Does it really have enough power to handle those continuous, relatively steep uphill climbs found on mountain trails?
Is the ride comfortable when traversing rougher, bumpier terrain?
I’d love to hear from anyone in the group who has ridden the X7: What was your actual experience like?
TIA

MakerKitty@reddit
The single motor variant I found is able to handle powering through steeper areas than I can handle even on a regular bike with clipless pedals, and I seen plenty of videos that does show that dual motor setups are better at handling steeper hills and with less risk of overheating the motors.
The battery is def the heaviest part on the tesway, it's low centre of mass does maintain stability, and yes it does provide a lot of power.
Chance-Secretary3976@reddit
Which model are u riding? Just curious about the same bike for a while. Does the battery actually hold a good charge, or do u need to plug it in all the time?
Mhadzz08@reddit
I am rocking the TESWAY X7 AWD. After trying 100 miles on it so far, including a few runs on mountain roads, and the dual-motor performance is really impressive. If you're trying to steep, continuous inclines, you basically don’t have to worry about losing speed; I’ve tested it on grades approaching 25% and was still able to maintain a steady pace. The battery range has been better than I expected—at a body weight of around 190 lbs, it provides plenty of juice for a mixed loop of mountain trails and paved roads. The braking is super stable too; it wont feel any "floaty" when descending hills. If your primary goal is riding on mountain terrain, this bike is indeed a great choice.
RideLore26@reddit
I’ve got one too, and if you’re into light off-roading it’s definitely worth trying. The power is unreal, and I love taking mine out to explore hills and trails. It can reach places most bikes and even some cars that can’t, which is the best part.
TwoWheel_Detective@reddit
Living in a location with steep hills in every direction and migrated
to an AWD to keep from overheating a single motor.
The specs on the Tesway are pretty amazing and I'm betting it has the
power required for mountain trails. It's just that a 60ah battery is so
big and heavy, I think this bike would work better on the roads than
the trails.
EfficientBand3896@reddit
Totally agree. I have one too and honestly love it. There's nothing better than riding right past cars in traffic lol.
Mhadzz08@reddit
I’m currently riding the TESWAY X7 AWD. I’ve put about 100 miles on it so far, including a few runs on mountain roads, and the dual-motor performance is quite impressive. If you’re tackling steep, continuous inclines, you basically don’t have to worry about losing speed; I’ve tested it on grades approaching 25% and was still able to maintain a steady pace. The battery range also exceeded my expectations—at a body weight of around 190 lbs, it provides plenty of juice for a mixed loop of mountain trails and paved roads. The braking is very stable as well; it doesn't feel "floaty" or unstable when descending hills. If your primary goal is riding on mountain terrain, this bike is definitely a solid choice.
slacknsurf420@reddit
2WD is definitely substantially better up hills, like the difference is 30 vs 12
pickandpray@reddit
I'm curious, if you want awd just to flatten your ride and reduce fatigue, why not avoid the hilly road and stay on the flatter terrain?
Also, doesn't working a little harder give you muscle gains that pay off in improved health later?
Worried_Document8668@reddit
dual motor setups are some of the most stupid things the e-bike market has produced.
all you get is a ton of extra weight and a bike that is worse at clearing the typical trail obstacles, because both wheels are weighed down by hub motors. and of course the extra battery weight to support two motors.
it's pretty much a lose-lose build
if you want trail maneuverability you get yourself a 750w-1000w peak mid drive that has a casette with the apropriate mtb gearing range(simple shimano deore 12-speed for example). will be better over obstacles and climb anything you need it to. at half the weight