Total Weight:
89.2 lbs (40.46 kg)
Battery Weight:
12 lbs (5.44 kg)
Motor Weight:
11.7 lbs (5.3 kg)
Frame Material:
6061 Aluminum Alloy
Frame Sizes:
20.5 in (52.07 cm)Geometry Measurements:
20.5" Seat Tube, 28" Reach, 19.25" Standover Height, 37.5" Minimum Saddle Height, 42.5" Maximum Saddle Height, 25.25" Width, 78.75" Length, 49" Wheelbase
Frame Types:
Step-Thru
Frame Colors:
Arctic, Carbon, Aventador
Frame Fork Details:
SONDORS Airshocks Branded MOZO Air Suspension Fork, 32mm Steel Stanchions, 100mm Travel, 135mm Hub Spacing, Rebound Adjustment Clicker, Manual Air Pressure Adjustment Valve, 12mm Threaded Through Axle with 15mm Nuts
Frame Rear Details:
190mm Hub Spacing, 15mm Threaded Through Axle with 19mm Nuts
Attachment Points:
Rear Rack Bosses, Rear Fender Bosses
Gearing Details:
7
Speed 1x7 Shimano Altus, Shimano Hyperglide CS-HG200-7 12-34 Tooth CassetteShifter Details:
Shimano RevoShift Half-Grip Twist on Right
Cranks:
Lasco, Forged Aluminum Alloy, 170 mm Length, 48 Tooth Steel Narrow-Wide Chainring with Alloy Bash Guard
Pedals:
Wellgo, Aluminum Alloy Platform with Pins
Headset:
Integrated, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1-1/8" Straight
Stem:
Aluminum Alloy, Threadless, 7 Degree Rise, Three 10mm Spacers, One 15mm Tapered Base Spacer, 100mm Length, 31.8mm Clamp Diameter
Handlebar:
Aluminum Alloy, 7 Degree Back Sweep, 2" Rise, 31.8mm Bore
Brake Details:
Tektro Auriga E-SUB Hydraulic Disc with 180 mm Rotors, Four-Finger Levers with Motor Inhibitors
Grips:
Ergonomic Rubber, Locking, Black
Saddle:
Selle Royale Gel
Seat Post:
Exoform 625 Suspension (30mm Travel, Preload Adjustment Bolt in Base), Aluminum Alloy, Quick-Release Skewer
Seat Post Length:
270 mm
Seat Post Diameter:
30.9 mm
Rims:
Aluminum Alloy, Punched Out, 90mm Outer Width, 80mm Inner Width, Double Wall, 36 Hole, Black
Spokes:
Stainless Steel, 11 Gauge Front, 10 Gauge Rear, Black with Silver Nipples
Tire Brand:
Chaoyang Big Daddy, 26" x 4.9" (120-559)
Wheel Sizes:
26 in (66.04cm)Tire Details:
5 to 20 PSI (0.4 to 2.1 BAR), 60 TPI Casing
Tube Details:
Schrader Valve
Accessories:
Integrated Headlight (Buchel Shiny 80, Fork Mounted), Integrated Taillights (Unbranded 7 LED, Chainstay Mounted, Brake Activation), Rear-Mount Adjustable Kickstand, USB Type A Charging Port on Right
Other:
Locking Removable Integrated Battery Pack, 1.5 lb 3 amp Charger, Internal Cable Routing, 48 Volt 25 Amp Controller, Rust Resistant Steel Chain
Terry Nelson
4 weeks agoIn the CON, you said Tourney drivetrain; but in the PRO, you said Altus derailleur?? the riding review you said Altus. Good review. Seems like it would be too heavy of a bike, but maybe once it gets rolling it might be fine. You ought to have Court do a ride on it!! A bike like this might be better if there were cadence as well as torque sensing; I don’t know if such a thing is even available. Again, good review as always.
ReplyTyson Roehrkasse
4 weeks agoWhoops, thanks for the catch there! It is an Altus, I’ve updated the cons section to be correct now :)
Being able to switch back and forth between torque and cadence sensing would be an awesome feature! I think the LX technically has both… it feels like cadence sensing is what activates the motor and thus there is a delay when starting to pedal. Once it’s in “active” mode the torque sensor is what determines the amount of assist. I don’t have anything official on that, it’s just based on my observations when riding it.
ReplyDru Ssfa
4 weeks agoSo from all the forum comments of people who own this already, the bike does have gear shift protection. When you shift gears the motor will cut out for a split second to prevent damage to your chain and gears. Otherwise, great review! Thanks!
ReplyTyson Roehrkasse
3 weeks agoHey Dru, thanks for the update on that :) I’m glad to learn it has shift detection! I’ve updated the review accordingly.
ReplyKirk
3 weeks agoI received an LX on Thursday …. I was quite apprehensive about the weight since the updated spec’s now say 89 lbs…..
ReplyI attempted to weigh it using a simple home scale …. The wheels/tires were removed
Est weight of front wheel 10lbs est weight of the rear wheel 12 lbs est weight of battery 12 lbs
est weight of the frame with handlebars and seat 38 lbs
For a total of 74 lbs
That felt about right not 89 lbs
Can anyone confirm this?
Also I measured the tires (when inflated and with tannus armour inserts) 4.25″ although they are listed as 4.9″
Tyson Roehrkasse
3 weeks agoHi Kirk, we weighed the LX on a proper bicycle scale at the shop and it was just a hair over 89 pounds. Based on how heavy it felt and all the bikes I’ve worked with I think that’s the proper weight, the only heavier bike I’ve ridden was the Juiced HyperScorpion which was about 105.
Interesting note on the tires… although I notice that tires tend to vary a LOT from their listed measurements. I remember learning the hard way that a 1.25″ tube is not the same as a 1 1/4″ tube for my old road bike. I didn’t measure the outer width of the LX tires while I was there, I was going off the measurement stamped on the side of the tire itself. I’m curious now so I’ll check that out next time I’m down there :)
ReplyDavid Pauli
2 days agoI am a 300lb rider who is really considering this bike or the new cruiser from Sondors but I am apprehensive getting a fat tire bike when I have never done riding off the pavement. I use the Santa Ana River Trail or the roads for all my biking right now and would like to try to do the 25 miles trip from the trail head in Corona/Norco area to the beach and back (50 miles total) with one of these. Do the fat tires cause drag or significant noise when used on asphalt roads over a cruiser style bike? This would be my 2nd ebike (first/current is a 250w 24v 10.4ah beach cruiser style) and I would like to try some dirt hills (maybe) but I do not want to feel like I bought something that doesn’t work as well on my primary travel path. My primary goal is just to get out and ride for fun and exercise. I started in August 2020 at 365lbs. Down 65 as of now with my old bikes help!
ReplyTyson Roehrkasse
2 days agoHey David, great questions here! Fat tire bikes with knobby tires like the Sondors LX do make considerable noise on the pavement at higher speeds (over 20 mph or so). They do also cause some drag compared to slick tires, but if you inflate the knobby tires to the max pressure (20 PSI) then drag will be minimal.
The SONDORS Cruiser has slick tires so it will be much more efficient on pavement. It also has a more upright relaxed seating position and will be more comfortable for longer rides. It will probably feel much more similar to your current bike, whereas the LX has a more forward-leaning, sporty feel, and it can handle offroad very well with the knobby tires and suspension fork. If you’re planning to stick to paved roads and trails for your riding I think the Cruiser may be a better fit :)
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