2013 Easy Motion Neo Street Review

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Year When this particular ebike model configuration was released	2013,2014
Brand The company that produces this particular electric bicycle	Easy Motion
Model The specific product or family of products from a brand	Neo Street
MSRP The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price listed in US Dollars	$2,699
Category A grouping of products with similar features and uses	City Electric Bike Reviews , Commuting Electric Bike Reviews
Class Ebike performance type: Class 1 = 20mph or 25km/h pedal assist only, Class 2 = includes throttle activation, Class 3 = 28mph or 45km/h top speed, Other	Class 2
Frame Type The physical layout of a frame. High-Step tends to be sturdy and light but tall, Mid-Step is fairly sturdy and easier to stand over, Step-Thru is the most approachable but may flex and weigh more	Step-Thru
Suspension Type Hardware designed to reduce vibration and impacts	Front Suspension
Wheel Size The diameter of wheels used on the bike, may be listed in inches or millimeters, may include multiple wheel sizes	26.0
Gears The number of gear ratios offered by the drivetrain, infinity is used for continuously variable transmissions	24
Brake Type The mechanism used to slow and stop the ebike, may include multiple brake types	Mechanical Rim
Motor Type Electronically activated machine that produces motion, hub motors are built directly into wheels and offer a single gear ration, mid-drives interface with the chain, belt, or shaft and leverage the drivetrain for improved efficiency	Hub
Motor Output The measure of continuous power being produced by the motor, measured in watts	350
Battery Watt Hours The measure of power capacity found by multiply voltage by amp hours ie 36V * 10ah = 360wh	316.8 Wh
Max Watt Hours Some ebikes have multiple battery size options, this is the maximum capacity offered	316.8 Wh
Weight The total heaviness of the ebike: the force acting on it due to gravity	54 lbs / 24.52 kgs

Frameset

Frame Type The physical layout of a frame. High-Step tends to be sturdy and light but tall, Mid-Step is fairly sturdy and easier to stand over, Step-Thru is the most approachable but may flex and weigh more	Step-Thru
Frame Details Detail about Frame	Aluminum Alloy
Weight The total heaviness of the ebike: the force acting on it due to gravity	54
Suspension Type Hardware designed to reduce vibration and impacts	Front Suspension
Suspension Travel The distance a suspension system can flex or move under load, usually measured in millimeters	63
Fork Details The part of an electric bike that holds the front wheel, steers it, and may include suspension	Suntour NEX Suspension with 63 mm Travel and Rebound Adjustment
Wheel Details A circular component that connects the front hub to the tire, consisting of spokes or arms and a rim	Aluminum Alloy Double Wall \| Spokes: Stainless Steel
Tire Details A construction of rubber that fits on a wheel, usually contains an inner tube filled with air, providing cusion for the rider and traction for the ebike	Kenda, 26" x 1.75", Anti-Puncture, Reflective Sidewall

Gears The number of gear ratios offered by the drivetrain, infinity is used for continuously variable transmissions	24
Shift Levers The interface that a rider interacts with to change gears, they may be levers, twist mechanisms, or electronic buttons	MicroSHIFT Triggers on Left and Right Bar
Front Derailleur A mechanism that moves the chain in different directions to fit different sized chainring cogs, effectively changing pedal ratio and speed	Shimano Alivio
Crankset A group of components that convert reciprocating motion of a rider's legs into rotational motion used to drive a chain, belt, or shaft, which in turn drives the rear wheel, usually consisting of a bottom bracket, crank arms, and chainrings	Shimano 170 mm
Rear Derailleur A mechanism that moves the chain in different directions to fit different sized freewheel or cassette cogs, effectively changing pedal ratio and speed	3x8 Shimano Alivio
Cassette The cluster of sprockets mounted on the rear hub of an ebike, they may be grouped together as a freewheel that threads onto a hub or slotted individually onto a freehub body which is referred to as a cassette and is stronger	11-32 Tooth

Headset The set of components that provide a rotatable interface between the fork and the head tube of the frame	FSA Integrated
Stem The component that connects the handlebars to the steerer tube of the bicycle fork, it often extends forward and up, it may offer adjustable angle for rider comfort	Tool-Free Adjustable
Handlebar The steering control for bicycles, it is most often directly mechanically linked to a pivoting front wheel via a stem which in turn attaches it to the fork	Emotion City Aluminum Alloy
Grips The component that a rider holds to direct the handlebar, often made of rubber or cork, may consiste of grip tape	Ergonomic
Seatpost Diameter The diameter measurement of a seat post, usually in millimeters, this may be important if you wish to replace a rigid post with a suspension seatpost, consider using shims to match a smaller seatpost with a larger seat tube.	31.6
Saddle A component that supports the rider as they sit and pedal a bicycle, it may slide forward and back to improve ergonomics	Emotion Comfort
Pedals The part of a bicycle that the rider pushes with their foot to create motion in the drivetrain, they are usually easy to replace with different designs for greater traction and surface area or reduced weight	Aluminum Alloy Anti-Slip Platform
Brake Type The group of components that introduce friction and stopping force to the bicycle, hydraulic systems tend to require less hand effort and actuate more consistently	Mechanical Rim
Brake Details The component that applies friction to the front wheel to provide stopping force	Promax V-Brake with Linear-Pull Levers

Bike Class Ebike performance type: Class 1 = 20mph or 25km/h pedal assist only, Class 2 = includes throttle activation, Class 3 = 28mph or 45km/h top speed, Other	Class 2
Motor Type Electronically activated machine that produces motion, hub motors are built directly into wheels and offer a single gear ration, mid-drives interface with the chain, belt, or shaft and leverage the drivetrain for improved efficiency	Hub
Motor Details Details about the primary motor system propelling the electric bike	Dapu
Motor Output The measure of continuous power being produced by the motor, measured in watts	350
Display A component that communicates ebike system information to the rider including battery charge level, assist setting, speed, and more	Removable Backlit LCD
Battery Watt Hours The measure of power capacity found by multiply voltage by amp hours ie 36V * 10ah = 360wh	316.8 Wh
Max Watt Hours Some ebikes have multiple battery size options, this is the maximum capacity offered	316.8 Wh
Battery Details Details about the power system of an ebike, may include the type of cells, battery chemistry, and manufacturer	Samsung 36 Volt, Lithium-ion, 8.8 Amp Hrs, 5 lbs

Lights Components that illuminate the surroundings and help make the ebike more visible during low light conditions	Yes
Fenders Components that partially surround the tires, deflecting mud, water, and other debris from splashing up onto the rider and their surroundings	Yes
Rear Rack A component that can store and transport cargo on the rear portion of an ebike, good capacity is 25kg or 55lbs, it may include a top platform, pannier hangers on the sides, bungee loops, and proprietary accessory interfaces such as RackTime or MIK, some racks are removeable	Yes

Suggested Use Additional details about the electric bike that did not fit into other categories	Upright
Warranty Additional details about the electric bike that did not fit into other categories	2 Year Comprehensive, Optional 5 Year Frame with Registration
Availability Additional details about the electric bike that did not fit into other categories	United States
Motor Weight Additional details about the electric bike that did not fit into other categories	8
Frame Sizes Additional details about the electric bike that did not fit into other categories	16.14
Geometry Stats Additional details about the electric bike that did not fit into other categories	(Top Tube Horizontal 478 mm, Head Tube Length 195 mm, Seat Tube Center to Top 410 mm, Chain Stay 425 mm, Wheelbase 1082 mm)
Frame Colors Additional details about the electric bike that did not fit into other categories	Black with White and Orange Accents
Attachment Points Additional details about the electric bike that did not fit into other categories	Rear Rack Bosses, Fender Bosses
Brake Details Additional details about the electric bike that did not fit into other categories	Promax V-Brake with Linear-Pull Levers

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The Neo Street is one of Easy Motion’s most complete, fully featured, electric bikes. It includes nearly everything you could want in a city style electric bike except for mounts to add a water bottle cage. Literally, this bike has it all and more importantly, it rides great and looks amazing. Since it’s manufactured by BH, a bicycle company from Spain that has been around since 1909, it also benefits from being a great standalone bike with solid components.

All electric bikes face the same challenge; how do you mount a motor, controller and battery pack to a bicycle frame without making it unstable. The key is to keep the center of gravity low and spread weight out from front to rear. The Easy Motion Neo Street (and all Easy Motion bikes) accomplish this through the use of a custom battery pack that mounts to the downtube. This long, thin pack is purpose-built which makes it more expensive but because BH uses the same pack on all of their bikes, they are able to sell it for less and even offer replacements for $500 which is amazing!

Just looking at the pictures, it’s clear that this bike has it all and I can attest that they weren’t just checking the box when they added lights, fenders, the rack and the swept back handlebars with ergonomic grips. These are all made with high quality parts and function well. I’ve ridden bikes that have jittery front lights mounted to fenders and others that have noisy rattly fenders or weak racks that don’t work with normal sized panniers. That’s not the case with the Neo Street, it’s all good stuff and the lights even runs off of a dynamo which keeps them lasting longer and saves money on individual batteries.

The motor on this bike offers 350 watts of power which is middle of the line. There are lots of other bikes out there with 500w motors but they suffer from weight distribution issues (or overall weight of the bike!) that cause the motor to work harder and the bike to be less stable. If you’re a very large rider this bike may not offer the power desired but for many people it will work just fine.

The best way to ride this bike to maximize distance is by pedaling with the torque sensing pedal assist feature. The battery pack provides 9 amp hours which is again, middle of the line, but the stiff frame, smooth rolling tires and overall light weight help it coast quite far. The battery pack does have to be removed for charging but it’s easy to do and once it’s on the bike, it gets locked on and the keys don’t have to be left in as with many other ebikes. Both the motor and the LCD computer are removable so theft becomes less of a concern and that protects both items from the elements.

Overall this bike is fun to ride, smooth and comfortable because of the front shock, soft seat and swept back handlebars and it works very well. BH is a trusted brand that has a lot of experience with bikes and they really nailed it with the Neo Street. The price is also quite good and the two year battery warranty is hard to beat.

Pros:

Wonderful feature set is also high quality: fenders, lights, rear rack with bungee, ergonomic grips, tool-less adjustable neck
Chain guard keeps pants clean and snag-free when riding with pants
Solid, stiff frame does not bend or sway as some larger, heavier bikes do
Overall light weight considering all of the features
Excellent torque-sensing pedal assist mode is very efficient
Motor is very quiet
LCD computer is easy to use (only three buttons) and weather resistant

Cons:

No water bottle mounting points
V-brakes instead of disc brakes
Battery has to be removed when charging
Twist throttle mode works well but doesn’t offer the most torque or acceleration
Medium sized 350 watt motor and 36 volt battery might feel weak to larger sized riders

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Technical Specs & Ratings

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Brand

Model

MSRP

Category

Class

Frame Type

Suspension Type

Wheel Size

Gears

Brake Type

Motor Type

Motor Output

Battery Watt Hours

Max Watt Hours

Weight

Frameset

Frame Type

Frame Details

Weight

Suspension Type

Suspension Travel

Fork Details

Wheel Details

Tire Details

Drivetrain

Gears

Shift Levers

Front Derailleur

Crankset

Rear Derailleur

Cassette

Components

Headset

Stem

Handlebar

Grips

Seatpost Diameter

Saddle

Pedals

Brake Type

Brake Details

Ebike Systems

Bike Class

Motor Type

Motor Details

Motor Output

Display

Battery Watt Hours

Max Watt Hours

Battery Details

Accessories

Lights

Fenders

Rear Rack

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Warranty

Availability

Motor Weight

Frame Sizes

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Frame Colors

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