Costco e-bike
Posted by Magneto09149@reddit | ebikes | View on Reddit | 17 comments
Any feedback on Costco magnum bikes https://www.costco.com/.product.4000450117.html?
I’m considering to order. Split between magnum and other brands
OldCalligrapher1990@reddit
It's an average low powered small battery ebike, seen it for years at costco. But it comes with costco return policy which is golden.
Magneto09149@reddit (OP)
Can you recommend your favorite within 2k?
OldCalligrapher1990@reddit
I don't know exactly what you're looking for, but if you want a similar bike to this people seem to like this at walmart and you also get a return window. https://www.walmart.com/ip/27-5M-CC-E-STEP-THRU/16593852047?classType=REGULAR&athbdg=L1200&from=/search
If you don't think you'll return then Lectric XPress is always a safe bet, higher rated motor and battery https://lectricebikes.com/products/xpress-750-step-thru-white-ebike
(Full disclosure I own neither)
BigEmu__@reddit
I like the broken chest ebike. You should get that.
BoringBob84@reddit
That looks like a decent commuter bike with a cargo rack, fenders, suspension, step-through frame, and comfortable, upright riding position.
The hub-drive motor will not put as much stress on the drivetrain as a mid-drive motor would, but it might struggle on hills and it will make changing the rear tire more difficult.
Conspicuously absent are the battery specifications, other than the obviously-exaggerated, "50-mile range." I doubt if an average rider under typical conditions will get half of that range. It is a small, proprietary, in-frame battery that could be expensive (or impossible) to replace if it wears out in a few years and this generic manufacturer is long gone.
Finally, many bike shops will refuse to work on generic ebikes.
snoogins355@reddit
Looks like a nice bike but I think that price is a few hundred too high
Wellyaknowidunno@reddit
NetZeroDude@reddit
In China, parts get dry and break off, and all the citizens have broken chests.
Voxicles@reddit
In Soviet Russia, parts dry you!
RichardSaunders1706@reddit
We've had two Magnum cruisers for about a year and a half, and love them! One pulls a bike trailer with kids without any issues. The brakes are noisy, which is a minor irritation, but they work well. I've replaced a busted inner tube, but that was on me for taking it out into a grassy field and catching a thorn.
You will be assembling them out of the box, but I'm not especially handy and did both bikes between breakfast and lunch.
BIZUx@reddit
I've ridden 100 miles on it. Had to re-order parts for it more then 5 times. Parts got dry and broke off. The brakes failed once when i was going downhill in traffic, i broke both ankles and chest.
I recommend this one: https://www.costco.com/p/-/magnum-aluminum4-electric-bike/4453287117
Moist_Network_8222@reddit
What does "parts got dry" mean? And could you describe what breaking your chest was like?
senoritaoscar@reddit
“Parts got dry and broke off”
What
“Broke both ankles and chest”
What the fuck
TranslatorBoring2419@reddit
I don't know what to think
-soros@reddit
You should be spitting on your parts periodically as you ride
TranslatorBoring2419@reddit
I'm grateful I didn't break both my ankles and chest 💀😭
TranslatorBoring2419@reddit
Wtf dude are describing a bike or a dried out cadaver?