Hello folks!
This is my first post so I apologise if it is not in the right sub.
It's been a while I'm considering an electric bike for commuting, around 5 miles each way, so I obviously came across the Super Soco TC (which was my first option) and now I am also considering the TSX.
As we know, EV market will change very fast in the next couple of years at least, and I was looking for the best option I could get up to £3k. That is when I found this Bumblebee Moonster.
The specs look great on paper with a mid motor peaking at 3000w, 72v battery and 50 miles top speed.
It's not the best looking for my taste, but at £2,500 there's not much to complain about.
The issue is that this is not an established company and even Super Soco has its own issues, let alone a company that no ones has heard of.
What do you guys think? Would you consider it as a viable option? Anyone head of it before?
Thanks!
Well I've never heard of it, it looks actually okay. The only problem is that you can't really find any problems. But on the other hand I also bought the Super Soco just on faith of the dealer that electric mopeds can't be that bad. (I was number 7 in the Netherlands) Besides some problems with the Super Soco I'm really pleased with it. In conclusion, if you think this company can deliver what you want, I would say go for it!
@Oscar I agree.
My concern is that the TC won't be powerful enough for me, even derestricted, even only for urban use.
What are your thoughts?
Best!
@gui
Most of the time you don't feel underpowered. Sometimes people just want to go by you because you can only drive 55km/h max. But that's with every moped. So no never felt underpowered.
I also drive a lot of straight streets, so very boring but the moped does it's thing and it's way better than for example a Vespa!
depends on the kind of roads you will be on; i have no trouble riding my TS around London, obv i don't go on 40mph roads, but i never feel under powered dealing with london traffic
That is very good to know.
If you could go back in time, would you change your choice or keep the TS?
I tested the CUX and TC Max today for about 30-40 metres and was impressed by the quick response when you turn the throttle. Hard to tell how well the CUX would keep up with 30mph traffic. How do you feel with your TS?
thanks,
GS
those look like 15inch wheels too, one of the reasons i went for TS over other EV bikes available at the time, was the 17inch wheels, much prefer the stability dealing with speed bumps, road damage and other annoying things
15inch do have their benefits tho, esp if you will be riding around very small, heavily built up and bendy roads, or with lots of slow moving traffic to weave in and out of
i think the size is a bit on the small side. same as the honda.
https://www.rideapart.com/photos/621214/rideapart-review-2014-honda-grom-125/
precisely.
gave up the idea.
I guess the Super Soco and Niu are the less risky of all the new comers.
will settle with a TC or TC Max and join this group soon.
It looks a lot like the Artisan Evo. <looks at website. Looks a lot. Thinks....>
It *is* an Artisan EV0 with different headlight and trim!:
https://artisanscooters.com/electric-motorcycles-scooters/ev0
Here's a review of the Evo 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5YOhrBxuBE
If they truly are a UK company you might get good service. If not, go to an Artisan dealer!
You did not only absolutely nailed it, but you also pointed me to finding the Horwin CR6 in the Artisan website.
The CR6 is coming at the TC Maxs, with better specs in some cases in my opinion and the same approach to the cafe racer style. Really neat!
A bit on the pricey side, though.
Nice find, mate!
