The Himiway Cruiser Electric Bikes shows off the recent advances in ebikes with its brawny set up and impressive motor headlining an elaborate package, all at a reasonable price. Its fat bike design and tires can get you comfortably away from paved trails and into more rugged adventures in any season.
Himiway Cruiser Top Speed
Fitted with a 750W hub motor and trusty Samsung battery to match, the Himiway Electric Cruiser has a range that can reach 60 miles on a single charge. It falls on the speedier side of things with its twist throttle offering immediate oomph or you can toggle between the five levels of pedal assist.
Himiway claims the maximum speed is 28 mph but this Himiway E-Bike seems to top out closer to 26 mph in our tests. The motor pushes out some serious power, even in tough conditions like gravel, loose rock, mud or sand, tests where off-road ebikes can often fall short.
Kenda Fat Bike Tires on the Himiway Cruiser
A set of burly 26” x 4” Kenda fat tires legitimize its classification as a fat bike ready for just about any terrain or conditions. That said, the extra wide tires can make turning on pavement or in tight situations a little awkward. Himiway lists the ideal rider height as between 5’3” and 6’4” but smaller riders might take longer to acclimate to such a zippy ebike with beefy tires.
The puncture-resistant tires keep your adventure going safely and can work well with a variety of tire pressures to suit the conditions. The heavy Himiway Cruiser has a solid range considering the high power output and hefty tires.
Tektro Aries Disc Brake Pads
Himiway calls it a hybrid but this bike falls into the ever-growing class of electric fat bikes that thrive on rough terrain rather than the urban pavement jungle. The jumpy acceleration and beefy tires could feel out of place during casual city riding but the serious motor can surely give those pesky cars a run for their money! With all that speed, stopping power is provided by reliable Tektro Aries 180mm mechanical disc brakes. Higher end hydraulic disc brakes would offer stronger braking for such a heavy fat bike but the mechanical option is dependable and keeps maintenance costs down.
Himiway Cruiser Accessories
The smaller touches and accessories neatly enhance the experience with a powerful front light and LCD display unit for all your most important ride stats on this Himiway Bike. The slick wood rear rack is easy to assemble and Himiway touts that it’s usable as an extra passenger seat— but they better hang on if the battery is at full charge! The twist throttle gives it a motorbike feel but the quick acceleration and a small lag can catch unaccustomed riders off guard. Take care to switch into pedal assist mode when you hit the mountain bike trails if your local riding area has rules on ebikes.
Himiway Cruiser E-Bike: Pros and Cons
Pros
- Powerful motor: 750w motor tackles tough terrain (gravel, loose rock, mud, sand).
- Long battery life: Samsung battery with up to 60 miles range on a charge.
- Fast: Top speed of 26 mph (may be faster than advertised).
- Great for off-road: Fat tires handle any terrain and are puncture-resistant.
- Comfortable ride: Wide tires for a smooth ride.
- Bright display: LCD display shows important ride stats.
- Powerful front light: Good for low-light visibility.
- Includes rear rack: Can be used for cargo or extra passenger (use caution!).
- Affordable: $1,299 price tag.
Cons
- Heavy: Difficult to maneuver for some riders and may not fit on some car racks.
- Jumpy acceleration: May be surprising to new riders.
- Large turning circle: Wide tires make tight turns awkward.
- Mechanical disc brakes: Less powerful than hydraulic brakes, especially for a heavy bike.
- Not ideal for commuting: Jumpy acceleration and wide tires may not be suitable for city riding.
- Twist throttle lag: Short delay between throttle activation and power delivery.
- Large rider height range: May not be ideal for very short riders.
Overall Impression
With other electric bicycles on the market with fast tires like the RadRover 5 on the market, the Himiway Cruiser ($1,299.99) is a sleek workhorse ready for all the elements. If you are prioritizing speed and power in your search for an ebike, this bike comes ready to impress on adventures and its range will run out of juice long after you do.
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Himiway might make great bikes. I wouldn’t know. I ordered one on Father’s Day, and here it is, 27-July, and I still have no bike. Himiway, your customer service SUCKS! All I’ve gotten out of Himiway are a long string of “We’re looking into. Thanks for your patience.” emails. And in case you’re wondering, my patience ran out a LONG time ago. This is no way to treat customers. Its pathetic. So if you ordered a Himiway, you better hope there are no snafus along the way, because you just might end up waiting forever for a bike…if indeed you EVER get one.
Adrian,
Thanks for your comment. I do know a few of the bike brands are currently having issues with timing of delivery. The bikes got popular. Was there a guaranteed ship by date? Either way the bikes rock, just might lag getting them at the current moment. Seems the Facebook groups have the same chatter on delivery lags.
Mike