Scammed by Amazon 3 times. Bought a Falcon
Posted by wayne_groe@reddit | ebikes | View on Reddit | 10 comments
So i got scammed from Amazon 3 times. Never lost a dime but lost time. 30 days every time this thing doesn't exist. The last time it was a "overall pick" and "shipped by Amazon". That stupid bike is still in my delivery list 3 months later saying "on its way!"
Needless to say Amazon is less than helpful, opaque and simply doesn't care. Funny for an impulse buy business model no?
So what the hell, I did a little looking around and spent like I do my other toys and got a real thing. 4 days later and breezy checkout got a Philodo Falcon. This looks like a bicycle, will operate like a bicycle, but is wild if you want it.
Shook it out locally and then this weekend did 30+ miles in the country. took a wrong turn and went over a sledding hill like nothing to get back on track. I can keep up with traffic and also cruise trails and side streets.
100mi total but getting every dime out of this toy.
2nd post, sorry the title was wrong.
RavenousPug@reddit
Somehow ebay never gives me any problems whenever I order an ebike.
dreamaliddledream@reddit
Wish I could say the same. Just got an email telling me to cancel my order because there was a problem with the breaking system so my bike couldn't be shipped.
chuckwolf@reddit
go directly through the philodobikes.com website
benmooreben@reddit
What’s the bikes weight?
grandpat56@reddit
sigh. Why are so many e-motos trying to 'hide' as bikes? To avoid reqs like turn signals, speedometer, etc?
The falcon looks like a great e-dirt-cycle. I don't get why it even has pedals - it has to be heavy AF. Standard motorcycle foot pegs would give better stance and balance on rough trails.
chuckwolf@reddit
Philodo doesn't make "emotos" they make dual motor fat tire mountain bike style electric bicycles that require you to pedal them
Slow_Yogurtcloset388@reddit
They are claiming them to have 5000W which is 6.8HP, about a 90cc minimoto power output.
For most states, the crossover point between non-moto, like a moped, and 'real' moto is 30mph and 2HP. These thing are closer to trail minimoto than it is to a bicycle. Not sure why you're astroturfing for these guys.
rshetts1@reddit
If you're riding trails you're risking loosing your emoto to the police impound yard and frankly it's exactly what you deserve. Also learn the difference between third party vendors and Amazon prime. If you buy from 3rd party vendors on Amazon, you have little protection from Amazon.
chuckwolf@reddit
they're bicycles, not emotos
chuckwolf@reddit
Philodos are great bikes