AddMotoR HITHOT H1 Platinum Review

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Addmotor Hithot H1 Platinum Electric Bike Review
Addmotor Hithot H1 Platinum Maxxis Minion Dhf Front Tire Rst Atack Air Suspension Fork 100mm Travel
Addmotor Hithot H1 Platinum Kendo Plus By Spanninga Integrated Headlight
Addmotor Hithot H1 Platinum Alloy Chain Guard 170mm Prowheel Cranks Wellgo Platform Pedals
Addmotor Hithot H1 Platinum K Plus Rear Coil Suspension 120mm Travel With Preload Adjust
Addmotor Hithot H1 Platinum Bafang 500w Rear Hub Motor
Addmotor Hithot H1 Platinum Shimano Acera 1x7 Derailleur Alloy Derailleur Guard
Addmotor Hithot H1 Platinum Rear Tire Maxxis Minion Dhr Ii
Addmotor Hithot H1 Platinum Tektro Auriga Hydraulic Brakes 203 Mm Front Rotor
Addmotor Hithot H1 Platinum Cockpit Integrated Display Locking Rubber Grips
Addmotor Hithot H1 Platinum Waterproof Integrated Display
Addmotor Hithot H1 Platinum Control Pad Flick Bell Compass Tektro Three Finger Brake Levers
Addmotor Hithot H1 Platinum Twist Throttle Shimano Sis Index Thumb Shifter
Addmotor Hithot H1 Platinum Velo Foam Saddle Seatpost Mounted Independent Control Taillight
Addmotor Hithot H1 Platinum 48v 11.6ah Downtube Mounted Battery Removed
Addmotor Hithot H1 Platinum Stock High Step Black With Blue Accents
Addmotor Hithot H1 Platinum Stock High Step Black With Yellow Accents
Addmotor Hithot H1 Platinum Electric Bike Review
Addmotor Hithot H1 Platinum Maxxis Minion Dhf Front Tire Rst Atack Air Suspension Fork 100mm Travel
Addmotor Hithot H1 Platinum Kendo Plus By Spanninga Integrated Headlight
Addmotor Hithot H1 Platinum Alloy Chain Guard 170mm Prowheel Cranks Wellgo Platform Pedals
Addmotor Hithot H1 Platinum K Plus Rear Coil Suspension 120mm Travel With Preload Adjust
Addmotor Hithot H1 Platinum Bafang 500w Rear Hub Motor
Addmotor Hithot H1 Platinum Shimano Acera 1x7 Derailleur Alloy Derailleur Guard
Addmotor Hithot H1 Platinum Rear Tire Maxxis Minion Dhr Ii
Addmotor Hithot H1 Platinum Tektro Auriga Hydraulic Brakes 203 Mm Front Rotor
Addmotor Hithot H1 Platinum Cockpit Integrated Display Locking Rubber Grips
Addmotor Hithot H1 Platinum Waterproof Integrated Display
Addmotor Hithot H1 Platinum Control Pad Flick Bell Compass Tektro Three Finger Brake Levers
Addmotor Hithot H1 Platinum Twist Throttle Shimano Sis Index Thumb Shifter
Addmotor Hithot H1 Platinum Velo Foam Saddle Seatpost Mounted Independent Control Taillight
Addmotor Hithot H1 Platinum 48v 11.6ah Downtube Mounted Battery Removed
Addmotor Hithot H1 Platinum Stock High Step Black With Blue Accents
Addmotor Hithot H1 Platinum Stock High Step Black With Yellow Accents

Summary

  • The H1 Platinum is an affordable and capable electric mountain bike that foregoes some trail performance in exchange for comfort and convenience features, making it an excellent mixed-use choice for riders who want one Ebike they can use for both mountain and city riding
  • Trail-ready thanks to excellent tires from Maxxis and a full-suspension setup with RST ATACK air suspension fork in front and K-Plus coil suspension in the rear. Complimenting these components is the smooth shifting experience from the 1x7 Shimano Acera derailleur, and Tektro hydraulic brakes offer solid stopping power with 203mm/180mm rotors and the three-finger levers are fast and easy to actuate
  • More comfortable and practical for city use than a typical mountain bike thanks to a wider and more comfortable saddle, integrated lights, and a twist throttle on the right grip.
  • Only available in one frame size, a cadence sensor and hub motor keep costs low but sacrifice trail performance compared to a torque-sensing mid-drive setup, and the presence of a throttle limits what trails you can legally access

Video Review

Introduction

Make:

AddMotoR

Model:

HITHOT H1 Platinum

Price:

$1,999

Body Position:

Forward

Suggested Use:

Neighborhood, Trail, Mountain

Electric Bike Class:

Throttle on Demand (Class 2)
Learn more about Ebike classes

Warranty:

1 Year Comprehensive

Availability:

United States, Worldwide

Model Year:

2020

Bicycle Details

Total Weight:

60.3 lbs (27.35 kg)

Battery Weight:

7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)

Motor Weight:

9.26 lbs (4.2 kg)

Frame Material:

6061 Aluminum Alloy

Frame Sizes:

19 in (48.26 cm)

Geometry Measurements:

48 cm Measurements: 19" Seat Tube, 27" Reach, 29.5" Stand Over Height, 35" Minimum Saddle Height, 26" Width, 74" Length

Frame Types:

High-Step

Frame Colors:

Satin Black with Blue Accents, Satin Black with Yellow Accents

Frame Fork Details:

RST ATACK Air Suspension, 100 mm Travel, Compression Adjust with Lockout, Preload Clicker, 100 mm Hub Spacing, 9.8 mm through axle with 15mm Nuts

Frame Rear Details:

K PLUS Coil Suspension, 100 mm Travel (30 mm Shock Movement), Preload Adjuster, 135 mm Hub Spacing, 12 mm Threaded Axle with Nuts

Gearing Details:

7 Speed 1x7 Shimano Acera Derailleur, Shimano CS-HG200-7 Cassette 12-32 Tooth

Shifter Details:

Shimano SIS Index Thumb Shifter on Right

Cranks:

Prowheel Pioneer Forged Alloy, 170 mm Length, 44 Tooth Chainring with Alloy Guide

Pedals:

Wellgo Alloy Platform with Fixed Pins, Black

Headset:

Integrated, Threadless Internal Cups, 1-1/8” Straight

Stem:

Aluminum Alloy, 90 mm Length, 6° Rise, One 5mm Spacer, Integrated

Handlebar:

Aluminum Alloy, Flat, 650 mm Length

Brake Details:

Tektro Auriga E-COMP Hydraulic Disc with 203mm Front Rotor and 160mm Rear Rotor, Dual-Piston Calipers, Three-Finger Levers with Motor Inhibitors

Grips:

Rubber, Black, Locking

Saddle:

AddMotoR Branded Velo, Active with Foam, Black

Seat Post:

Promax, Aluminum Alloy

Seat Post Length:

320 mm

Seat Post Diameter:

27.2 mm

Rims:

Samson Champion Alloy, Double Walled, 40 mm Outer Width, 36 Hole

Spokes:

Stainless Steel, 11 Gauge Front and 10 Gauge Rear, Black with Reinforcement Eyelets

Tire Brand:

Front: Maxxis Minion DHF, Tubeless Ready, 27.5” x 2.30” (58-584), EXO Puncture Protection, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II, Tubless Ready, 27.5” x 2.30” (58-584), EXO Puncture Protection

Wheel Sizes:

27.5 in (69.85cm)

Tire Details:

35 to 60 PSI, 2.5 to 4.1 BAR

Tube Details:

Schrader Valve

Accessories:

Chainstay-Mounted Adjustable Length Kickstand, Alloy Derailleur Guide, Kendo Spanninga Integrated Headlight, Blaze-Lite Independent Detachable Seat Post Mounted Taillight, Flick Bell, Compass

Other:

Locking Removable Downtube Mounted Battery Pack, AddMotoR 25 Amp Controller, 1.6 lb 2 Amp Charger

Electronic Details

Motor Brand:

Bafang

Motor Type:

Rear-Mounted Geared Hub
Learn more about Ebike motors

Motor Nominal Output:

500 watts

Motor Peak Output:

750 watts

Motor Torque:

50 Newton meters

Battery Brand:

Panasonic

Battery Voltage:

48 volts

Battery Amp Hours:

11.6 ah

Battery Watt Hours:

556 wh

Battery Chemistry:

Lithium-ion

Charge Time:

4 hours

Estimated Min Range:

30 miles (48 km)

Estimated Max Range:

50 miles (80 km)

Display Type:

Addmotor, Integrated, LED, (Hold Up for Headlight and Backlighting, Hold Down for Walk Mode, Press M for Odometer and Trip Readouts)

Readouts:

Speed, Assist Level (0-5), Battery Level (5 Bars), Trip Distance, Odometer

Display Accessories:

Independent Button Pad on Left, Buttons: Up, Power, Down, USB Type A Port Beneath Handlebar (5 Volt, 500 mA)

Drive Mode:

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

Top Speed:

20 mph (32 kph)

Written Review

To run the forums, host the website, and travel, I charge a universal service fee for my reviews. This in-depth review was sponsored by AddMotoR. My goal is to be transparent and unbiased with you, this video and writeup are not meant to be an endorsement of AddMotoR products. I welcome your corrections, additions, and feedback in the comments below and the AddMotoR electric bike forums.

Observations:

  • AddMotoR has been in the electric bike business since 2011 and for a long time they had an online-only, direct-to-consumer model. In recent years they have begun working with dealers and have about 15 of them in the United States, operating with a hybrid model as they continue to sell direct. I appreciate that they are working with dealers as no amount of online research can compare with actually getting hands-on and test riding a bike!
  • The H1 Platinum has an interesting loadout of features that make it a good mixed-use bike, it’s a capable mountain bike for the value price, yet it also sacrifices some mountain biking capability in exchange for comfort and convenience features that are geared more towards city riding or commuting. This makes it a great Ebike for riders who want to have one bike to use on the trail and around town, but it also means that it won’t perform as well at either task as a dedicated mountain or city bike would.

Pros:

  • Covered by a one-year comprehensive warranty, AddMotoR also has a network of dealers now so you can take it to an authorized dealer for repairs and support after purchasing if you live close enough to one. Being near a dealer is also a plus so that you can test ride before purchasing, something that wasn’t possible in the past when AddMotoR Ebikes were only sold online.
  • A sleek and sporty appearance thanks to clean internally routed cabling, tasteful paint accents, and the integration of the display into the stem and handlebar. Maxxis and AddMotoR use similar tones of red and yellow in their branding, I like this color similarity and how cohesive the visual appearance of the H1 Platinum is as a result.
  • The Tektro Auriga E-COMP brakes are very easy to actuate thanks to hydraulics and three-finger levers, and they provide great stopping power with a 203mm rotor up front and a 180mm rotor in the rear. These brakes are Ebike-specific and they have no problem stopping this bike even on a steep incline.
  • Full suspension means you can tackle trails and rough terrain, or just have a more comfortable ride if cruising around town. Up front is the RST ATACK suspension fork with 100mm of travel, complete with clickers for lockout as well as preload which you can tighten up if you are a heavier rider. The K PLUS coil suspension provides about 120mm of travel in the rear and it is also adjustable for preload.
  • The Velo saddle is comfortable, having layers of foam and being wider than the aggressive saddles usually seen on full-suspension mountain bikes. This combined with the full suspension makes for a comfortable ride, especially compared to the typical mountain bike saddle.
  • The integrated Kendo+ by Spanninga headlight is powerful and does a great job lighting up the road ahead, and AddMotoR also includes a Blazelite taillight mounted on the seatpost. This taillight does have to be turned on and off manually unlike the integrated headlight, but I appreciate that it was included at all… lights are another feature that is usually not included on a mountain bike, but their presence here makes it easier to also use the H1 Platinum for commuting and city riding, or even just evening rides on less intense trails.
  • The derailleur here is Shimano Acera which is a high-quality unit from Shimano, a step up compared to some of their more entry-level products. There is a metal derailleur guard to protect the derailleur from bumps with terrain or impact if you tip the bike over, as well as an alloy bash guard and chain guide on the chainring that will both protect the chain from debris (or pant legs) and also keep it from jumping off. The intended mixed-use of this Ebike shows with a 44-tooth chainring and a range of 12-32 teeth on the 7-speed cassette in the rear, this is an average range that will be able to handle moderate mountain and trail riding as well as performing well for town or neighborhood use.
  • The 500-watt rear hub motor from Bafang is quiet and powerful, and it performed smoothly whether using pedal assist or the variable twist throttle. Hub motors tend to be “peaky” rather than “torquey”, meaning they don’t have as much power at low speeds, but get a lot more powerful as you increase speed. While riding the H1 Platinum I was pleasantly surprised by the power of this motor, it felt very strong even at low speeds. It won’t be able to climb as aggressively as a mid-drive motor with high torque, but it still does a respectable job and will be able to tackle at least moderate inclines without any problems.
  • The tires here are excellent quality tires from Maxxis, and there are even different tires on the front and the rear to provide optimum performance. Up front is the Minion DHF with tread designed to improve steering traction, and in the rear is the Minion DHR II which features a different tread pattern to help with climbing and traction when under load from the drivetrain. Both of these tires are tubeless ready and have excellent puncture protection as well.
  • If you’re like me and you appreciate being able to charge your phone while you ride, then the H1 Platinum has you double-covered with two USB type A charging ports! One port is on the underside of the integrated display, this one is only 0.5 amps which means it will charge an Android device but not an iPhone. On the right side of the battery is another port and that one delivers a full amp of power, meaning it can charge an iPhone and will charge faster than the one underneath the display. I love having a charging port on the battery as you can use it to charge a phone or power other devices while removed from the bike.
  • The display is waterproof and integrated directly into the stem/handlebar area. I like this display a lot, being integrated means it isn’t at risk from getting bumped and damaged like an external display would be, not to mention being invulnerable to theft! The display is sufficiently bright for easy viewing in direct sunlight and is fairly minimalist, showing only basic information such as speed, assist level, and battery level. I prefer displays like this because they aren’t as distracting as some more complex displays that have a lot of information… but that is a matter of personal preference, so this display might be frustrating if you prefer to have more information available.

Cons:

  • Since this Ebike has a throttle in addition to pedal assist it falls under Class 2. This will limit where you can ride as many trails have restrictions and do not allow throttle-equipped Ebikes, this is why the majority of electric mountain bikes are Class 1 (no throttle). Of course, the tradeoff here is that the throttle can be really nice to have when you aren’t mountain biking, so if you only occasionally mountain bike and also want to do city riding this can be a great setup.
  • Pedal assist is handled by a cadence sensor, a design choice that keeps costs down, but cadence-sensing systems don’t perform as well as a torque sensor when it comes to mountain biking uses. Torque sensors are great in a trail setting because they can adapt and give more assistance when you press hard on the pedals, whereas a cadence sensor is more like an on-off switch, and you will need to adjust the assist level manually if you need more (or less) help. Another downside of the cadence sensor is that there is a delay between when you start pedaling and when the motor kicks in, sometimes requiring you to pedal a revolution or two on your own. This is especially a problem when you’re starting to pedal while on a steep slope, something bound to happen when mountain biking! This is alleviated by having the twist throttle, you can use the throttle to get started and then ease off the throttle once the motor kicks in. Another factor here is that the sensor itself is not sealed which means it is vulnerable to getting bumped and magnets falling out. It’s positioned on the inner side of the chainring which will help keep it safe from most impacts, but I would much rather see a sealed sensor especially if you’re going to be riding on rough terrain.
  • The rear hub motor also helps keep the price low and will do great for city riding, but be aware of its limitations for mountain biking. It has less torque than a mid-drive motor which means it won’t be able to tackle extreme inclines as effectively, and hub motors are also more vulnerable to overheating under heavy use compared to most mid-drives. For most riders this should not be an issue, just be careful not to rely on the motor too heavily when doing a lot of climbing.
  • No options for fenders or racks means limited capabilities for city and commuting uses. There also aren’t any bottle cage bosses for mounting accessories, which is understandable since there isn’t a good space for bottle cage bosses considering the frame geometry. You may be sensing a theme here; The H1 Platinum is a good mixed-use bike, which means it can be a great fit for you if you do some mountain biking and some riding around town, or occasional commuting… but it won’t be as good at mountain biking as a dedicated mountain bike, or as good at commuting as a dedicated city bike.
  • There is only one available frame size which means that this bike may not be a good fit for some riders. If you’re very large or very small you’ll probably want to test ride one first to see if it fits you, and hopefully, you live near an AddMotoR dealer so that you can do so.
  • There is no slap guard on the right chainstay, which means that going over bumps can cause the chain to impact the chainstay and scratch the paint there. Fortunately, slap guards are cheap, and as a low-tech solution you can just apply some clear tape to that chainstay.
  • When the battery is mounted on the bike the charging port is in the path of the left crank arm. This can be risky when charging if you need to move the bike around (or if it gets knocked over), the crank arm can impact and bend or otherwise damage the charge port. Fortunately, you can remove the battery and charge off the bike to mitigate this.
  • While I love the integrated display, I do want to call out that its integration into the stem and handlebar means that you can’t adjust the angle to reduce glare, and you can’t upgrade to a different stem or handlebar. This won’t be an issue for the majority of riders, just something to keep in mind if you like swapping out these components.

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Comments (3) YouTube Comments

Alan
4 years ago

I own this bike, and I wanted to correct that the back brake rotor is 180 mil. If just like me you came to the site to get the specs on the bike since it’s not on the add motor website anymore.

It’s a fun bike but get ready to wait a long long time if you need help with parts or if anything breaks that you can’t grab at the local bike store. Which happened about every three months or so with heavy riding.

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Court
4 years ago

Thanks for this feedback and the correction, Alan! Sometimes I review bikes right when they are launched, and things change over time… perhaps that was what happened with the disc brake rotor measurement? Anyway, I have heard others communicating slow or limited support. Hopefully yours is still running and you can enjoy it :)

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Gstarr
3 years ago

This is a nice bike for me because I like the versatility. I read the manual but can’t get the speedometer to change from KPH to MPH! Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks

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