Attaching the front wheel, front fender, handlebar, pedals, kickstand, and front headlight, as well as adjusting cables, was a breeze. In fact, no major adjustments were required, including the brake and gear shift cables, as well as the Tektro disc brakes. I was expecting to make some adjustments to the front and rear disc brake modules, but it worked perfectly right out of the box. The bike came with 26" x 4" CST tires, a 26" aluminum frame, and lubed bike chains. We took it for its maiden voyage after adjusting the seat post height to fit me between 5'4′′ and 5'6′′), handlebar attack angle, and charging the battery fully for about 3 to 4 hours.
The LCD control panel showed the units in “mph“ and the display was bright and easy to read. The battery level was visible on both the display in 20 percent increments and by pressing a button on the battery itself will show the power status. The motor's assistance amount could be controlled by pushing the "+" and "-" buttons on the LCD unit: from completely off to as many as 5 levels of power, including Pedal Assist (PAS). The current speed, as well as other trip information and the odometer reading, were also displayed. At night this is very bright and you're able to see all the important information without any issues. Even with polarized sunglass will not affect this screen.
I love that Freesky integrated their battery into the frame which gives it a very sleek innovative design. The battery is detachable and can be locked with the provided keys, allowing the bike to be left outside while the 720Wh battery (48V @ 15A) is brought into the office or home for desk-side charging. It took approximately 6 to 8 hours to fully charge. During my first few rides I worked the math out to about 37 to 50 mi range with pedal assist and 25 to 35 miles when in full electric mode. The bike's top speed was around 32 mph, but local US law allowed for up to 20 mph in general.
Shimano's gear shifting system performed admirably. With only 7 gears, it won't be able to climb the most difficult trails, but it's ideal for city riding. Why would gears be important on an eBike? What if the battery died? Pedaling a 73-pound bike up inclines without motor assistance or the ability to shift gears can be extremely difficult, so the variable speeds are a welcome relief. The lockable front fork suspension made for a smooth ride. I was able to go on and off road without much issues, the powerful motor pushed me through all that terrian without any lag. I also love the upgraded LED projector headlight which laid out a perfect beam pattern on the path ahead of me.
Overall, the Freesky 750W was a full-featured eBike with a design aimed at people who want off-road excitement while also wanting to cruising around parks, cities and towns. Biking is both a healthy activity and a great way to bond with one another, and having an electric bike of high quality and strong motor tops it all. I felt this brand Freesky was a lot more innovative than others on the current market around the same price range, the samsung battery paired with BAFANG motor sealed the deal.
Bafang is known for their high quality best performing motors that set the gold standard early in the ebike world.