Name: BPM Imports F-35X Review
Item: BPM Imports F-35X
Author: Court Rye

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Bpm Imports F 35 X Bafang 750 Watt Motor

Bpm Imports F 35 X Front Suspension Headlight

Bpm Imports F 35 X Rear Suspension Frame

Bpm Imports F 35 X Shimano Tourney System

Bpm Imports F 35 X Stock High Step Black

A value priced dual suspension fat tire electric bike with a unique frame design and driven by reliable brand name Bafang, Shimano, and Tektro electric and mechanical components, is at home commuting on the road or even off road on trails with it’s comfortable setup and zippy performance that can be programed for higher speeds
Mechanically, the bike is operated by a 7 speed Shimano Tourney system with a 42 tooth chain ring in the front and a 14-28 tooth cassette in the rear, also features mechanical disc brake rotors with 180mm in the front and 160mm in the rear, each brake lever also includes motor inhibitors to cut power to the motor when braking
Driven by a powerful and reliable Bafang hub-motor, this is rated for 750 watts nominal and about 80nm of torque, so it is quite zippy for the application, programable top speed, 12 magnet sensor for cadence based pedal assist, throttle, 48v 14ah battery, large and easy to read display
Key must stay in to operate bike, battery can be finicky to get in and out, front like is power by disposable batteries, gearing range is basic, seat post can collide with rear suspension if not cut and placed all the way down

Make:

BPM Imports

Model:

F-35X

Price:

$1,695

Body Position:

Forward

Suggested Use:

Trail, Mountain, Sand and Snow

Electric Bike Class:

Speed Pedelec (Class 3)

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Warranty:

1 Year Battery, 90 Days Parts

Availability:

United States

Model Year:

2019

Total Weight:

72.75 lbs (32.99 kg)

Battery Weight:

7.75 lbs (3.51 kg)

Motor Weight:

8.5 lbs (3.85 kg)

Frame Material:

Aluminum Alloy

Frame Sizes:

19.5 in (49.53 cm)

Geometry Measurements:

19.5" Seat Tube, 21.5" Reach, 30" Stand Over Height, 35" Minimum Saddle Height, 26.25" Width, 76" Length

Frame Types:

High-Step

Frame Colors:

Satin Black

Frame Fork Details:

MOZO Spring Suspension, 100mm Travel, 31.2mm Stanchions Compression Adjust, with Lockout, Preload Adjust, 135mm Hub Spacing, 9mm Skewer with Quick Release

Frame Rear Details:

Kind Shock 260 ATB Rear Adjustable Coil Shock, 170mm Hub Spacing, 12mm Keyed Threaded Axle with 18mm Nuts

Attachment Points:

Front and Rear Fender Bosses

Gearing Details:

7 Speed 1x7 Shimano Tourney Rear Derailleur, 14-28 Tooth Cassette

Shifter Details:

Shimano Thumb Shifters on Right

Cranks:

Prowheel Aluminum Alloy Arms, 170mm Length, Square Taper Bottom Bracket Spindle, 42 Tooth Steel Chainrings with Plastic Guard

Pedals:

Wellgo B249DU (Black Finish), Aluminum Alloy Platform with Fixed Pins, Black

Headset:

Threadless, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Straight 1-1/8"

Stem:

Aluminum Alloy, 100mm Length, 28.1mm Clamp Diameter

Handlebar:

Aluminum Alloy, 20mm Rise, 650mm Width

Brake Details:

Tektro Aries Mechanical Disc with 180mm Rotor in Front and 160mm Rotor in Rear, Four-Finger Levers with Rubberized Edges, Integrated Bell on Left, and Motor Inhibitors

Grips:

Flat Rubber, Black with Gray Accents

Saddle:

Velo Plush Hybrid

Seat Post:

Aluminum, Quick Release Collar

Seat Post Length:

300 mm

Seat Post Diameter:

27.2 mm

Rims:

Aluminum Alloy, Double Walled, 80mm Outer Width, 36 Hole, Orange (Black Available) with Punchouts

Spokes:

Stainless Steel, 13 Gauge, Black with Nipples

Tire Brand:

Kenda Juggernaut, 26” x 4.0” (98-559)

Wheel Sizes:

26 in (66.04cm)

Tire Details:

5 to 30 PSI, 0.4 to 2.1 BAR

Tube Details:

Schrader Valve

Accessories:

Battery Operated LED Headlight, Steel Derailleur Guard, Center Mounted Kickstand

Other:

Dual Locking Removable Mid Mounted Battery Pack, SHC 1.1lb 2 Amp Charger, Basic Assembly Toolkit, 300lb Max Load (According to Site)

Motor Brand:

Bafang

Motor Type:

Rear-Mounted Geared Hub

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Motor Nominal Output:

750 watts

Motor Torque:

80 Newton meters

Battery Brand:

Samsung

Battery Voltage:

48 volts

Battery Amp Hours:

14 ah

Battery Watt Hours:

672 wh

Battery Chemistry:

Lithium-ion

Charge Time:

7 hours

Estimated Min Range:

20 miles (32 km)

Estimated Max Range:

40 miles (64 km)

Display Type:

King Meter SW-LCD, Fixed, Grayscale, Backlit, Adjustable Angle, Full Sized USB Type A Port Below Display (5 Volt, 500 Milliamp)

Readouts:

Battery Capacity (5 Bars), Trip Distance, Odometer, Current Speed, Average Speed, Maximum Speed, Assist Level (0-5), Watts

Display Accessories:

Independent Button Pad on Left, Buttons: Up, Down, M, (Hold Up and M for Backlight and Headlight, Hold Down for Walk Mode, Press M to Cycle Trip Readouts, Hold Up to Cycle Speed Readouts, Hold Up and Down for Settings Menu)

Drive Mode:

Cadence Sensing Pedal Assist, Twist Throttle (12-Magnet Sensor)

Top Speed:

28 mph (45 kph)

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Pros:

A value priced yet full featured dual suspension fat tire electric bike driven by reliable brand name Bafang, Shimano, and Tektro electric and mechanical components, is at home commuting on the road or even off road on trails with it’s comfortable setup and zippy performance
Priced competitively at $1,695, this is a great value proposition since it features not only full suspension in the front and rear, but also a more powerful Bafang hub motor and a 48v battery system, most bikes with similar specs are priced at a higher point
The bike is comes in at about 75lbs and that weight includes the battery, motor, and everything on the bike ready to ride, if you wanted to shed some weight for carrying it around or loading it on and off a rack, you could always remove the battery and stow it somewhere else
The front suspension is a fat-tire specific Mozo spring suspension with 100mm of travel as well as compression adjust with lockout and preload adjust, overall, a somewhat standard suspension fork, but still quite comfortable and capable
In the rear, you get a Kind Shock rear adjustable coil shock, this is also a spring suspension but you can configure it quite easily to dial it in for your weight as well as ride style, this combined with the front suspension means you can get the perfect fit between the two
Tires on the bike are a set of Kenda Juggernaut fat-tires with knobby tread, these are 26” tall x 4” wide, so you really get that confident wide tire feeling, these are rated for 5-30psi, so you could really take that pressure down to get in on soft or loamy terrain like snow or sand, there are also some punched out rims to help save with weight but maintain rigidity
More and more people are commuting with fat-tire and full suspension bikes like this since they offer a lot of comfort even on the road bumps, this bike works well in this application since it does have fender provisions, adding fenders would be great for keeping clean both for off-road and on-road conditions
The bike comes with an independent disposable battery operated headlight, but the real star of the show is the rear light, this one is integrated into the main battery so you don’t have to worry about leaving it on or swapping out batteries all the time, also, it is an active brake light! As such, it will light up brighter when you actuate those brake handles, really a cool feature
Along with the fat tires and the front and rear suspension, I also found the saddle itself to be quite comfortable, it seems to be about 7” wide and is made of this nice plush material, it felt great for pedaling and for sitting, something some seats struggle with
Mechanically, the bike is operated by a 7 speed Shimano Tourney system with a 42 tooth chain ring in the front and a 14-28 tooth cassette in the rear, the Tourney is on the lower end of Shimano’s component range, however, they have been updating it over the years and it has worked out to be quite a formidable entry level derailluer
Way down by the derailleur, you will notice a metal derailleur guard, this is an accessory that not all bikes have, but it is here and important to highlight, this keeps the derailleur from getting bashed around if the bike is ever shipped, but more importantly, this will protect that derailleur should the bike ever take a spill and fall down, defiantly a great addition
Stopping the bike is a set of Tektro Aries mechanical disc brake rotors, this features a staggered setup of 180mm rotor in the front and a 160mm rotor in the back, having that larger rotor in the front is ideal since the brunt of the stopping force on a bike tends to hit the front wheel harder so it’s nice they set it up that way
This bike includes motor inhibitors, a motor cut off switch built into the brake handles making stopping easier, simply acetate the brake handle and power will be denied to the motor, this is a great feature for ebikes like this one and helps to make the stopping that much more immediate
The display is pretty normal and something you see on many other competing ebikes, I do like that it is large and easy to read, I should also mention that it has a walk mode feature which is great for walking the bike up a hill or carting it around with a flat tire, this comes in especially handy since it alleviates some of that 75lbs burden
It is also programable, in the display you can press the + and – button at the same time and it will allow you to configure aspects of the bike, for example, it starts at a top speed of 20mph, but I was able to program it to get it up to 25mph, very handy if you want to speed it up or dial it down for other riders
Driven by a powerful and reliable Bafang hub-motor, this is rated for 750 watts nominal and about 80nm of torque, so it is quite zippy for the application, I found it to be a lot of fun, especially with that top speed changed, it could really get up and go
Can be engaged either via the mechanical pedal system, or it has 5 levels of cadence based pedal assist, of course there is a throttle here too, so which ever way you want to propel the bike, it has you covered, I personally like to use the throttle to get up to speed then pedal at the higher speeds for fun
Powering the bike is a high-capacity 48v 14ah battery, with this voltage and amp hour rating, you should be able to go the distance with power available too, the battery is secured via 2 locks that are operated with one key, I should also mention there is a 10.4ah battery available if you want to save some money, either should be a good choice for a casual rider

Cons:

The center mounted kickstand can produce ‘pedal lock’’, pedal lock is an annoying occurrence that happens when you reverse a bike with the kickstand down, the crank rotates back and strikes the kickstand, causing the bike to lock up until you push it forward a bit and stow the kickstand back up
A lot of tires on modern ebikes these days have included puncture protection or a reflective sidewall stripe, both are great for safety and convenience and I really appreciate them, however, this bike has neither and is kind of a missed opportunity
I love the PSI rating on these larger tires, and lowering that PSI will give you more command over soft and loamy terrain such as sand or snow, however, one thing you have to be aware of is picnh-flats, AKA “snake bites”, these are flat tire punctures that occur when the rubber rubs against itself in a low pressure setting, so do be aware of that
The battery is not the easiest to get in and out, mostly due to the handle that is supplied, when pulling out, the handle can obstruct the sliding motion desired, and while going in, you will have to put the handle back down or it will block entry, minor gripe, but kind of annoying
One of the draw backs to this electrical system is that to operate the bike, the keys must stay in to maintain ignition, this means you could have the keys bounce around if on a key chain and not only make a lot of annoying noise while you ride, but even worse, they could potentially scratch up the frame, this is something to keep in mind for your operation
The display cannot be removed, this is a shame in certain situations, such as parking at a bike rack, not only will it advertise to would-be thieves that it is an electric bike by having a display on it, but it is also now subject to outside elements like rain or snow, I have seen many people park their bike with a similar display and they will sometimes put their helmet over it when leaving to alleviate both of these considerations
I love that you get lights in the front and rear, but it is annoying that the front light is not integrated to the main battery, this means you have to change out disposable batteries all the time to keep it powered, also annoying that you cannot control it from the display but rather, you have to turn it on and off manually, so this means you could potentially forget to do so when parking the bike, this would of course drain those disposable batteries more
Mechanical disc brakes are easy to maintain as well as adjust, however, they lack the immediate stopping power that hydraulic brakes offer, mechanical brakes are still quite capable, but they take a little bit more hand actuation compared to hydraulic brakes
A little something to consider, the seat post comes extra long on purpose so you can shave some off to get the right size for yourself, make sure you do so because if you put the seat too far down, it can collide and hit that rear suspension spring, something to keep in mind when sizing the bike for yourself
I think it is great it has fender provisions included, but it must be stated that you would still have to buy fenders separately, additionally, there are no rack provisions either which is a shame because both commuters and trails riders alike seem to make use of racks on bikes such as this

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Mike_V

5 years ago

BPM F-35- X. I’m exited to see an ebike like mine reviewed on your fair and informative EBR website. I bought the F-35-MX 20″ wheel version because I am short and had estimated the stand over height to be acceptable for my 26″ inseam, and it is. I had not ridden anything with two wheels for nearly 30 years, so I had to start with baby steps, learning to ride and balance and pedal all over again. The throttle was essential to get started at first and the convenience is welcome on every ride. A fast and powerful bike with a modern design full spring suspension UNDER $2K was a requirement for me. As I ride quickly over the trails the front ‘shock’ steadies the steering when going over holes, hitting sticks and rocks, the rear swing arm suspension is very effective at smoothing the ride with a single pivot. I chose the BPM model over another ADDMOTOR because of the 750W motor, with free shipping and a lower price. Because this is a virtual brand: I would suggest using the VELOFIX mobile service offered on BPM website.

Ebiking is my new hobby since August and my opinion is that the F-35-MX is the near perfect ebike for me as I ride on the local rail trails. I have met and talked with many cyclists who are interested in my new bike and are not put off by the fact it has a motor. EBR forum is loaded with fishy tommycod trolls who consistently and flippantly ‘dis’ this type of machine from a virtual company. Just watch my F-35-MX ‘afterburner’ tail light!

Court

Thanks for sharing your experience with the 20″ version of this bike, I enjoyed reading it :) good tips about using VELOFIX. Sorry for the attitude that some people might have in the EBR forums, we do our best to keep it kind and safe there, but some people have strong opinions. Enjoy the ride, Mike!

Hi Court; my critique of EBR forum members and pioneers opinionated commentary was exaggerated, excuse me.

Ebikes are my interesting new hobby and witnessing the electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing technical advancement while prices drop is exciting. I will be looking for news about ebike popularity as gifts this year. I imagine there will be opportunities for many more good mobile ebike mechanics who can fix or rebuild these “green machines” by service call or working with a brick and mortar shop.

Kevin Gee

Does the display have backlit capability? If so how is it turned on?

Hi Kevin, this is Court answering! I didn’t cover the BPM Imports F-35X but am familiar with displays that look like the one it comes with. Usually, you just hold the up button for a couple of seconds (same way you activate the lights). Almost all LCD displays offer backlight… another possibility is tapping the power button quickly while the bike is already on. And since we’re discussing extras, usually you can hold the down arrow to activate walk mode and hold up and down simultaneously to get to the settings menu ;)

Kai

Is it possible to de-restrict this bike?

Hi Kai! Great question, I have no clue… Perhaps you can ask in the forum area here, or contact the company directly? Where did you buy from, or are you still in the consideration/research phase?

Max

How does this compare to the Radrover?

Mike

How dipped this compare to the Radrover?

Jeff

4 years ago

Ok, going on 60 days and two things stand out. The controller is in an area (pedal area) that is not water proof. Water entered and three wires fried together. Easy fix IF you know what you are doing. Secondly, brake light came off in a crash which essentially shut down the motor – either exposed wires touching or open circuit. Either way, not good. Electronics should be dummied down to forego brake light (which is basically useless on single trail during the day). Let me know when you find an easy solution! Lastly, the brakes… replace with hydraulic! 75lb bike with 200lb rider trying to stop is ridiculous! Magura Trek 4/2 piston was my choice. I ride 50-60 miles a week, 80% trails and in hindsight, would have spent a tad bit more for more reliability.

Awesome! This was so helpful, Jeff. Thanks for explaining what has needed attention and how you’ve addressed failure points. It’s so fun to hear from someone who has been hands on and pushed products like this. I hope it either continues well, or that you purchase another product and provide similar feedback as a comparison :D

Marques Bartice

2 years ago

I got my bike shipped to me. Damaged during shipping or original assembly. When I pulled it out of the box the battery and and mount for it fell off. The threads that are part if the bike frame were stripped and will not hold the screw. I have called them and told me how to fix it. But I don’t want to fix it. It was over $2,500 and I want a new replacement or a refund. They will not respond to my requests. If it was only a screw, no problem but its the frame threads that are damaged.

Hi Marques, that really sucks. I can relate to having buyers remorse when getting such an expensive, heavy, and unusable products… or one that just doesn’t feel new or correct. I’m so sorry to hear about the messed up threads and the company not stepping up more to help. This is definitely one of the risks for buying an online ebike, and especially from a lesser known company. It’s hard for them to get a start, but also to maintain a good reputation. I’m sorry man, but I hope that your comment helps others, and I hope you can find a friend or shop that has the tools and skills to at least make it rideable so you can enjoy or resell it so it doesn’t just go to waste.