Heybike Tyson Top Speed: In-Depth Review
As I pulled up in front of my local library on the Heybike Tyson, a nearby preschooler loudly asked his mother, “Mommy, why do people ride motorcycles on the sidewalk?” She skillfully sidestepped the question and replied, “Doesn’t that look fun?” I locked my bike up and avoided eye contact, wanting to explain, “Kid! It’s an electric bicycle, not a motorcycle. Got it?” But he did have a point. Function dictates design, and a bike that propels itself with a motor doesn’t have to look like a pedal bike. The heybike tyson top speed is short and squat, with small, wide tires set on a thick magnesium frame. It looks cool and space-age, but this style of electric bike makes some trade-offs that I’m not sure are worth it.
Assembly and Initial Impressions
The Heybike Tyson is a direct-to-consumer fat-tire folding ebike. If I could rank each direct-to-consumer electric bike on ease of assembly for non-professional bike mechanics, the Tyson would fall somewhere in the middle. It was packaged carefully and the fork wasn’t bent, but some of the steps didn’t quite match up with Heybike’s video. My tester had some mystery washers that I kinda just tossed on there and hoped for the best.
First of all, assembly was difficult due to its size. The Heybike Tyson is a thick magnesium-framed bike with 21.6″ x 4″ wheels. At 77 pounds in weight, it weighs almost 20 pounds more than my electric longtail cargo bike. Even lifting the wheels into the fork was a chore for me. I inflated the tires the old-fashioned way with a traditional bike pump; maybe an air compressor would be more appropriate.
Of course, I should’ve looked at the specs first, but the Heybike Tyson looks pretty small. And, I mean, the whole folding ebike thing implies that it folds into a small package—right? No. This bike’s wheelbase is actually around 117.8 inches—virtually the same wheelbase as my cargo bike. (Honestly, when I found that out, I was really surprised I could ride it; the minimum listed rider height is 5’3″, and I’m 5’2″.)
The heybike tyson top speed belongs to the class of ebike Class 3, so it can reach 28 miles per hour, and it does have a speedometer. It does come with UL 2849, so it is quite legal to ride in New York City. It also features an incredibly powerful 1200W brushless motor. In my testing, the battery charged fully in around four hours. This model comes with hydraulic shifters and a kickstand and has a rear rack with integrated lights.
The Tyson also has the most comprehensive ebike dashboard I have seen. There’s a throttle and shifters for the 7-speed derailleur. There are two buttons for the lights, and buttons for powering up the bike, toggling between five levels of assist, a horn, left and right turn signal buttons, and an auto mode. It’s mostly intuitive, but that’s a lot of buttons to sort through as you’re speeding along at 20 miles per hour. There is also a Heybike app, useful for locating your bike, checking the number of kilometres completed, and examining the battery level.
The Heybike Tyson has a thick frame and 21.6-inch wheels, making it a racehorse that could do with better handling. Most available bikes on the market are lighter in weight and size, making them more agile than the Heybike Tyson. Yet, the Heybike Tyson’s top speed lies at an amazing 28 miles per hour, providing a quick and adrenaline-pumping ride. Hydraulic front and back suspension, a cushy seat, and plush tires augment a comfortable ride. The problems with handling and awkwardness of most others are solved when one realizes that the wheel diameter is really quite small.
Despite its beneficial factors, the size and weight of the Heybike Tyson present challenges. The thickness of the frame of the bike meant that I kept knocking my knees while pedaling. The benefit of this is that the Heybike Tyson top speed—though the bike’s throttle revs up to the selected assist level—is reduced in order to do away with the herky-jerkiness. For example, if you are on the first assist level, it speeds up only to 6 miles per hour; the second, 10, and so forth.
Build Quality and Durability
At $1,700, the heybike tyson top speed is pretty fairly priced for an electric bike, but you definitely do get what you pay for. Not all of the components are top-level parts. My husband guffawed when he walked out and saw me wrestling with the giant plastic front headlight. It was a bit cartoonishly big, like a clown headlight. My 7-year-old had toys that were better in quality than that. I laid the bike down from a standstill position by mistake, and the display cracked. I don’t intentionally drop bicycles when I test them but I do trip over bicycles in my garage, and that is part of the expected use of an affordable commuter bicycle.
I inquired about a replacement panel, and the company replied that they could ship one from China in about fifteen days, and then I would be on my own in replacing it. If that makes you uncomfortable-many shops won’t touch a bike they didn’t sell you—try to imagine how to get your inexpensive ebike to not be a very high-priced paperweight.
Riding Time, and Distance Range
While this Heybike Tyson top speed is impressive, its quite variable when it comes to its battery life and range. When relying purely on the throttle, I could barely milk 15 miles from the battery. Pedaling really does extend that range, but it still came nowhere near the Tyson’s advertised 55-mile range. There was also a bit of a lag in how the assist kicked in. With pricier Bosch, Specialized, and Shimano drive systems, the assist is seamless. With the Tyson, it was herky-jerky, disconcerting if you don’t want to go from zero to 60 on your way home from the library.
Though there were a couple of drawbacks, with the HeyBike trying to deliver more value at its price, such features as hydraulic front and back suspension, a cushioned seat, and big tires all added up to a very comfortable ride. Thoughtful touches are built throughout, from its auto-on lights to a convenient triangle in the frame that made it easy to lock up in rainy Oregon.
While the Heybike Tyson top speed of 28mph and the 1200W motor are powerful enough to give the bike a lot of much-needed boost to climb steep hills, some of its features, even the myriad of buttons on its dashboard, can make it overwhelming at high speeds. While the app is handy for finding the bike and checking on the battery, there is little it does beyond that.
Final Thoughts
The heybike tyson top speed is at least an affordable way to jump into ebike waters. Going from a car to a bike is a big starting leap, especially when one considers the biking accessories needed to fit it into one’s everyday life. The Heybike Tyson is a good way to determine that you need things like lights, blinkers, or a rack before really committing to the change. After all, a really nice bike doesn’t help if you never ride it because you never bought lights or a rack.
The heybike tyson top speed, combined with its powerful motor, results in a very exciting ride. Though, size, weight, and build quality may not make it the best for everyone. Just be careful not to drop it! I’m still waiting on that replacement display.
In summary, with heybike tyson top speed, along with its overall features and affordability, this e-bike gives users real value for their investment when setting out to explore the world of ebikes. This bike combines speed, power, and functionality, making it well-suited for urban commuting and casual rides. Nevertheless, potential buyers should also consider the size, weight, and the minor repairs or adjustments that might be required.
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