At 65 pounds, and 47 inches high at the handlebars, the $1,549 GoBike Speed is one of the biggest, beefiest electric bikes I’ve ever ridden. It’s built like a tank, designed to take on challenging terrain, and it does that well. Unfortunately, the name “Speed” is something of a misnomer, as it’s also one of the most sluggish bikes I’ve ridden on the road.
The initial setup was simple enough. Like many bikes that come in a box, I had to attach the handlebars, pedals, wheels and seat to the main frame. The Speed came with everything needed to get it done, and it took around an hour to ensure everything was aligned correctly and tightened up.
Pro tip: Always make sure to tighten everything again once you’ve taken the bike out for a mile or so of riding. Your initial setup is never quite tight enough, and a short ride will seat all of the nuts and bolts in a different position that will likely need securing again.
Once everything was re-tightened, a strange rattle remained on the front suspension fork, but with a little adjustment to the dials on the top, I got it working right. I’m glad because that suspension made all the difference on my off-road ride.
GoBike Speed Specifications
