Delfast TOP 3.0 Review
Summary
- The TOP 3.0 is a dirt bike styled electric bike from Delfast, available in three colors with an excellent warranty, capable of high speeds on throttle only or pedal assist using the Gates Carbon Belt drivetrain
- Immense amounts of power and speed with a 3,000 watt rear hub motor and almost 3.5 kilowatt-hours of capacity for the internally mounted battery, regenerative braking increases stopping power and effective range
- Premium DNM suspension is fully adjustable and feels like riding on a cloud, powerful hydraulic disc brakes including a twin-rotor linked front setup, fully equipped with integrated lights, turn signals, mirrors, a horn and anti-theft sensors
- Only available in one size with an intimidating weight of 154 pounds, the battery is difficult and time-consuming to remove, the front fender collides with front brake cabling and charge port, high power limits safe and legal riding options
Warning, in some configurations this electric bike is classified as a moped or motorcycle and may not be ridden on cycling trails or paths. It may require licensing, insurance and lights when used on public roads.
jake
4 years agothank you for this review! I am waiting for my bike to be delivered in august. there are no comprehensive review on YouTube. I was so pleasantly surprised to find this one. It answered all my questions and showed almost every detail that was unclear from their website.
ReplyTyson Roehrkasse
4 years agoHey Jake, I’m so glad to hear it was helpful! I’ve still got the test bike for another couple weeks, so let me know if you have any other questions about it :)
ReplyKevin McCune
4 years agoSeems a good value for the money, however you calling this monster an EBike? The authorities would be on you in an eyeblink and you would have to escape overland (seems capable of doing it). At the end of the day it has 2 wheels.
ReplyCourt
4 years agoHi Kevin, I hear you… In addition to two wheels, it also has pedals. We’ve covered a few of these moped/ebikes in the past and always communicate the limitations of use and possible legal restrictions. It’s fun to explore possibilities, so we mix mainstream with affordable, super expensive, and bizarre and fringe to represent the reality of the marketplace :)
ReplyEbiker
4 years agoWow, this is the MOST fun ebike . Did it get any looks or questions from the Leo on the road ? But since it has the Class 2 limiter , it should be almost ok.
Oh and is there another reviewer named Court 😉 ?? Great review, it showed everything that this very capable ebike could do.
ReplyTyson Roehrkasse
4 years agoThanks Ebiker! Yes, Court is the creator of EBR and primary reviewer :)
I got lots of looks and questions for sure, I rode it to work at a coffee shop and had a bunch of people asking and wanting to try it out!
ReplyAlonzo
3 years agoWhat are the bottom positions under the seat to have it full assist mode?
ReplyGerald McKee
4 years agoThanks again Ty for this review. I have been looking (…and waiting) for weeks to see if I could find a detailed review on the Delfast. Good ‘ol EBR sets the pace once again. Great reviews guys!!!!
ReplyTyson Roehrkasse
4 years agoThank you Gerald, I’m happy to hear this review was helpful! I’ve still got it for another week or two before shipping it back to Delfast, so ask away if you have any questions that didn’t get covered here :)
ReplyRob
3 years agoNice review! I’m going to order my tomorrow! I hope this is the bike I’ve been looking for!!!
ReplyCourt
3 years agoAwesome! I hope you enjoy it Rob. Once you got it and have done some riding, please come back and comment about it to share your thoughts :D
ReplyJohnny Boy
3 years agoMuch mahalos for your in depth review of the DELFAST TOP 3.0 EBIKE! I ordered my Delfast top 3.0 in August 2021. They sent me a live video of my bike with my name and serial number onto the battery frame! However, as I looked closely in the video, it showed my bike with the “single disc brake” set-up!! I emailed them as they DON’T DO live phone calls. After a few back and forth ping-pong matches, they finally came to a conclusion to send me the EXACT ebike I ordered! Maybe, that WHY it’s taking long to get here, It shows NOW on my tracking number IT WILL ARRIVE on my doorstep Feb. 14,2022! Now, I cannot wait for it to Finally get here! On the “CONS” section, you forgot to mention the rear fender that shifts. If you’re not careful, it will rub against the main cable as the fender shifts. I will do a video oh how the stop the rear fender from shifting permanently! Also, for you big and “HEAVIER” riders, I highly recommend using the “motorcycle” seat. If using the plain seat with seat post, the seat post will bottom out and damage the seatpost and suspension! Those ARE the ONLY two things I can see so far for improvement. When I receive my bike, I’ll do a MORE thorough look as far as making it a more pleasurable ebike. Until then, have a safe and enjoyable ride with your DELFAST TOP 3.0 ebike. Johnny from Hawaii.
ReplyCourt
3 years agoHey Johnny! Great feedback, good job catching the mixup before they shipped the bike. I hope it arrives soon for you, and I look forward to the tips on positioning the fender so it doesn’t rub and which saddle is best. It sounds like you’ll have a good Valentine’s day if the bike does arrive on Feb 14 ;) Aloha!
ReplyJohnny
3 years agoThanks for your feedback. Unfortunately, my DELFAST TOP 3.0 is “supposedly” due on my front doorstep Feb 14, 2022. Just two days before my back surgery… :( hopefully I can get a day or so riding and enjoying it (I’ll be out of commission for about 5 to 6 months). Then I will do my reviews mechanically, electronically, and aesthetics. Because it took 6 months to get here (says up to 12 weeks after full payment…). If it had not been for the mixup and other variables thrown into the delivery… I’d be riding it and doing my reviews. Untill then, you guys enjoy your DELFAST TOP 3.0, leave me your feedback on it please, as thats all I can do is… read during my recovery. Enjoy, ride safe, take care, and god bless everyone. JOHNNY.
Richard Beckmann
3 years agoDoes the bike have a breaker, fuse, or re-set of some kind for the charging circuit? The charging plug pulled out during charging, and now I can’t charge it! If so, where is it located on the frame?
ReplyCourt
3 years agoGood question Richard, I don’t know off the top of my head. Perhaps someone else will chime in, or you could reach out to Delfast directly.
ReplyRichard Beckmann
3 years agoYou mean to tell me that Delfast doesn’t know if the 3.0 has a breaker on the charging circuit! I accidentally pulled the charging cable out when charging, now it won’t charge!! The charger is putting out 84V, but the bike is not taking it. Now what?
ReplyCourt
3 years agoHi Richard, what I’m telling you is that I didn’t design the bike and don’t sell ebikes myself. I review different products here at EBR for fun and try my best to create a free informational resource, that is objective and open to comments so people can choose the right thing for their lifestyle and budget. I wish I could help you more, but the best shot is that someone else might see your comments here or maybe in the Dellfast electric bike forums, and they could help if they know more :)
Gabriel
3 years agoLooks like a great bike! Are there any promo codes/discount codes?
ReplyCourt
3 years agoHi Gabriel! Maybe people have some ideas in the Delfast forums, if you post the same question. Or you could search other sites online. I’ve seen stuff like that before but don’t really track it myself on EBR :)
ReplyDima Kozhanovski
3 years agoPlease use it only like a usual bicycle !!! to know how hard is it
ReplyCourt
3 years agoGood request Dima! We try to do that on our newer reviews, it’s a great suggestion. Thank you!
ReplyMichael Brotsis
2 years agoI understand the bike is from the Ukraine area. With the fighting going on it might be difficult to get a bike or parts for it.
ReplyCourt
2 years agoInteresting, I found an article posted in 2020 that said “Currently, Delfast electric bicycles are manufactured in China, but Danylo dreams of bringing production to Ukraine.” I wonder how they are doing, hopefully they are okay.
ReplyRyan
2 years agoWhat kind of front hub, it has duel disc brake mounts?
ReplyCourt
2 years agoHi Ryan, I’m not really sure. My friend Tyson covered this model but he isn’t working with me anymore. Perhaps someone else will chime in and help! Or, you could ask in the Delfast ebike forums :)
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