2026.09.10Bicycle

I Finally Tried a Pedal-Assist E-Bike, and Now I Can't Go Back to a Regular Bike

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In this post, I’m sharing my very late-to-the-party impressions of my first ride on a pedal-assist e-bike, after years of getting around on foot. I didn’t try one until long after they’d come out, and I felt pretty behind the times.

For me, pedaling became so easy that I couldn’t go back to a regular, non-electric bike. The product page describes it as a pedal-assist e-bike with 20-inch tires and a 3-speed internal gear hub, designed to carry two young children.
* Information as of September 2026.

Hills Felt Just Like Flat Roads

I’d been getting around on foot all this time, and my memories of riding a bike were all from childhood. All I really remembered was how hard pedaling could be, especially on hills.

Depending on the gear and assist level, I could ride uphill without feeling the incline at all, just like riding on a flat road.

The owner’s manual says to use the strongest assist mode when riding uphill or carrying a heavy load, and to shift into gear 1 before a steep climb. The Road Traffic Act Enforcement Regulations state that the assist doesn’t operate at speeds of 24km/h or higher.

The Bike Can Carry Both Kids and Cargo

For families with kids, I think the option to add front and rear child seats would make getting around by bike really convenient. The product page says a rear child seat comes standard, a front seat can be added, and the bike is designed to meet the standards for carrying two young children.

There’s also a basket for shopping bags. My arms no longer ache from hauling bags on the bus like they did back when I walked to the store.

A Charge Every 3–4 Days, but I Still Top It Off Daily

My sense is that I can get through about 3–4 days of normal riding without charging. If I want to use a more powerful mode a lot, it feels like I’d need to charge it every day or every other day.

I end up charging it to 100% every day, just in case. The manufacturer’s FAQ says it can be charged at any time, and that topping it off is fine and doesn’t affect the battery’s lifespan.

The product page lists a 16Ah battery, a range of about 50km per charge (standard test pattern) in the strongest assist mode, and a charging time of about 5 hours. In its notes on riding conditions, the manufacturer explains that this range is measured with factors like temperature and load set to specific values, and can be shorter depending on the weather, road conditions, and riding style.

Final Thoughts

Depending on the gear and assist settings, I could ride uphill just as easily as on a flat road. My arms no longer get sore from carrying shopping bags, either. For normal riding, I feel like I only need to charge it every few days. I know I’m late to the party, but I don’t think I can go back to a regular bike.