The e-Joe Anggun would be a great rental or fleet electric bike. It’s approachable due to the step-through design but comes in black or red so it can look sleek or a bit more feminine. With only seven gears it’s easy to use and the chain won’t get loose or out of adjustment as easily as a 21+ speed. It offers both pedal assist to extend range or twist throttle for convenience and fun. The price is good and the little extras like fenders, rear rack, lights and the front shock offer utility and safety that comes in handy as the weather or time of day changes. None of the components are designed for high performance but they all work well and are easy to learn and use. I’m especially fond of the computer button breakout panel that sits right next to the left grip and the gear shifter that sits next to the right grip (and is the same one used on Pedego and Motiv cruisers). The controls are all easy to reach and use when riding which makes it easier and safer to use.
The motor driving the Anggun is a basic 350 watt geared design that offers decent torque but doesn’t weigh a whole lot. During my tests it was quiet, smooth and pretty zippy. It’s not designed to carry you up large hills (and could overheat if pushed too hard, but will automatically shut down and cool off). The best way to use it is in one of four pedal assist modes that are activated with the pedalec sensor mounted on the bottom bracket. Some of the fancier electric mountain bikes are using torque sensors these days (which are more responsive and can feel smoother) but I like the pedalec because you don’t have to push very hard in order to activate the motor and this is nice for weaker individuals or those with sensitive knees.
The battery pack on the Anggun is a highlight because it’s mounted thoughtfully behind the seat post tube and is surrounded (protected by) the seat stay tubes on either side. The pack locks to the bike for security but is easy to remove and can be charged on or off the bike (perfect for commuting or when you need to lighten the bike for transport). The seat flips up and the battery pack slides up, it even has a handle attached at the top. The power of the battery is 36 volts which is pretty average but the capacity is 16 amp hours which is quite a bit.
You can go pretty far with the Anggun and the large LCD display really helps you choose the best drive mode, be it throttle for short fun zips or one of the four pedal assist modes to really extend the pack and make it back home with juice to spare. At 54 pounds the Anggun isn’t the lightest ebike around and wouldn’t be a blast to pedal up a hill without power but the seven speed cassette helps a lot. Overall this is a solid electric bike that feels good because of the shock, oversized bars and ergo grips. It only comes in one size but is fairly adjustable with the stem and seat post settings. It would be a great first ebike, transportation at college or fun around town. By the way, Anggun means “grace” in Indonesian and that’s the inspiration for this design ;)
A sturdy folding electric bike with wider 2.25" tires for comfort and stability, a highly-adjustable suspension fork with lockout, sturdy cast alloy rims that won't go out of true, and powerful 180mm mechanical disc brakes. Internally mounted battery pack stays clean, dry, and positions weight at the center of the…...
A value priced and approachable step through electric folding bike with a ton of features and fun, comes in a 350 watt ($1,499) version and a 500 watt ($1,699) version as well. Features battery integrated lights in the front and rear, mono shock up front, locking ergonomic…...
A comfortable, highly adjustable, value-priced folding electric bike that's a third generation build with lots of little improvements and refinements like a more durable battery connection point. Color-matched suspension fork and swept-back handlebar with adjustable height improves comfort, integrated plastic fenders, a…...
An active step-thru electric bike with a stiffer frame, excellent weight distribution and decent price point, great for commuters given the rack integration and fenders. Available in two color choices (black and vanilla) with matching suspension, clean integrated wires and…...
A well priced urban-commuter style electric bike that offers lots of useful accessories including fenders, carry rack and LED lights. Purpose built frame is light weight and well balanced thanks to a downtube mounted battery…...
Folding electric bike offering a great combination of utility (fenders, rack, lights, suspension fork) at a low price. Relatively powerful geared motor combined with an impressive battery capacity for good climbing and range...
Step-thru frame with adjustable stem, swept back handle bars and high to extra-low seat tube positioning options fits a wide range of riders, including those with shorter inseams. Lots of drive options including five power modes for pedal assist and a twist throttle…...
Affordable, durable, well balanced and smooth with built in front suspension fork. Sporty fenders keep the mud off and stay out of the way but don't offer…...
Affordable, well balanced with integrated battery and light-weight (37 pound) folding electric bike. Comes standard with fenders, lights, a rear rack, removable battery pack and is available in…...
Cham Pignon
11 years agoAny comment on the waterproofing? The underside of the battery is a weak point in the cheaper bikes. Please put the camera down there! Thanks.
ReplyCourt Rye
11 years agoAppreciate the feedback, will call that out more in future reviews and try to get some better shots of where and how the battery attaches. I think the Anggun is very similar in design to other value ebikes and the battery is relatively safe from water with the mounting point under the pack at the bottom. Even if some water gets down there, it won’t necessarily break the pack but may cause corrosion over time if you don’t dry it off and keep an eye on it. The fact that it has front and rear fenders helps.
ReplyPeter Lamberu
10 years agoYou talked about the motor not having much power or torque. My question is that, can the e-joe Anggun hold 15-10mph using only the twist throttle? Also how would the this ebike hold up on grass and bumpy surfaces (Florida). Thank you.
ReplyCourt Rye
10 years agoHi Peter, it has good power but is more average compared to some of the higher performance ebikes. I think it would perform very well on average terrain and even handle dirt paths and some grass if you pedal along. You should be able to maintain 18mph easily in assist mode if you pedal along, even the throttle will achieve this as long as there aren’t big hills or strong wind oncoming.
ReplyDawn
10 years agoCourt, I am looking for my first e-bike and wanted to get one from a shop near by for those future repair needs. I have narrowed it down between the e-joe 3.0 and the Motiv sleek. I am leaning towards the e-joe because it has all the bells and whistles (fenders, lights, rack) and pedal assist with 350 watt motor and 16 amp battery for 1600.00. The Motiv 500 watt motor, 15 amp long range battery, no extras for 1850.00. I will mostly use for recreational, but would like to be able to get up a hill or two. You seem to really like the Motiv, but I was wondering with the price comparison I am leaning towards the e-joe. Any thoughts?
ReplyCourt Rye
10 years agoGreat question Dawn, both ebikes offer great value but one thing comes to mind. If you want that extra power and range it’s going to be hard to “upgrade” the e-Joe later. You can easily add fenders, bell, lights etc. to the Motiv at any time and if you’re just riding for fun then it might not be as important (depending on where you live and when you ride etc.) sometimes when we’re going from one year to the next you can also get a deal on “last season” bikes. This might be worth asking at the shop or reaching out to Motiv and saying that you discovered their bikes here and were hoping to get one at a price that was closer to the e-Joe, they might help you out. Of course, the e-Joe will certainly climb and with pedal assist you can help out and have no problem – especially if you bring a little bit of speed when approaching the hill :)
Reply