Does anyone have a Himiway Cobra?

[Ronni]

Hi Everyone,

I am thinking about buying a Himiway Cobra (750W motor) but since I am new to Ebike world I need to collect as much as information as I can before pulling the trigger. I have rode the bike and really liked it. I live in So Cal and there are a lot of nice trails next to my house. What is your hones opinion about this bike? Is it worth to spend $1800 on it?
Thank you in advance for your input.

 

[HumanPerson]

Welcome to the forums

@Hoggdoc has a himiway me thinks

 

[dz22]

Yes, definitely worth the money!

 

[Smaug]

I haven't got one, but I don't think I'd get one. Why?

It is a full suspension model, but the unsprung weight of that rear wheel almost precludes rear suspension. (fat tire + heavy 750 W hub motor) It's going to be a rough ride on rough terrain. If terrain is NOT that rough, why not consider the more comfortable posture of the Cruiser model? It's not leaned forward as much.

Or, how about the Big Dog? It has fat knobbies, so it would be good on any trail that is not super rugged, it has cast wheels that won't go out of true or have loose spokes and has a 20 Ah battery pack. You can gear it up with saddlebags or a big basket out back and also another frame-mounted basket in the front.

If the trails you want to ride are really rough, you're probably better off saving for a proper mountain bike with mid drive, full suspension and more conventionally sized knobbies. It would centralize the mass, have less unsprung weight and the lighter rear wheel would allow the suspension to work properly.

 

[Smaug]

Also, my neighbor at work just bought a pair of Himiway Cruisers; one each for him and his wife. His in-laws also have a pair.

They all like them, but Himiway doesn't do a great job with the packing. He had a broken brake component from shipping. Himiway is sending a whole new assembly, but I think it would be nicer to just pack it properly so stuff doesn't break. He's worried whether he'll have the right tools to replace it.

Himiway isn't alone in this. Lectric customers were getting broken displays pretty frequently there for awhile... (mine was fine)

 

[Smaug]

Look at how Juiced packages their bikes; I bet THEY don't arrive damaged, with custom foam like that!