Name: Rattan Pathfinder
Brand: Rattan
Availability: InStock
Rating: 85 (3 reviews)

85/100

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Facts

Gender

Men, Women

Type

Electric, Commuter, Fat Tire

Release Year

2023

Brand

Rattan

Charge Time

5 Hours

Maximum Range

65 Miles

Top Speed

28 mph

Watts

750 W

Torque

80 Nm

Volts and Amp Hours

48V 15Ah

Class

Class 2, Unrestricted

Drive

Hub-Drive

Wheel Size

26"

Number of Gears

Gearing Type

External Derailleur

Weight

77 lb

Suspension

Front

Brake Type

Disc: Hydraulic

Frame Material

Aluminum

Summary of Reviews

We have read all expert and user reviews on the Rattan Pathfinder. In summary, this is what cyclists think.

16 reasons to buy

The Pathfinder comes in high-step and step-through frames.
Reviewers praise the bike’s speed and hill-climbing ability.
Testers laud the smooth throttle power and the fact that throttle speed is tied to PAS level.
Experts credit the tires, suspension, and upright riding position with making the bike comfortable on extended rides.
Testers relish the Pathfinder's confidence-inspiring stability, especially over big bumps.
The regen feature charges the battery when braking and, optionally, on long downhill sections.
In range testing, a 130lb reviewer travels 55 miles at 15.7mph in a mix of terrains and traffic and 26 miles at 19.5mph using full throttle power.
The suspension fork has a remote lockout lever, which is very unusual at this price point.
Stated rider fit is 5'5" to 6'6". A 6’5’ reviewer confirms the fit is good, and a 5’4” tester finds the bike manageable and comfortable.
The Pathfinder comes with fenders, a kickstand, and “bright” lights with brake activation.
Rattan states a 400lb payload capacity for the bike but gives no limit for the cargo rack.
Rattan provides a two-year warranty for the frame and electrical components.
The 3A charger charges faster than the typical 2A unit provided at this price.
The 8-speed gearing is above average at this price point.
Testers appreciate the large, informative display.
PAS levels and other variables are easily customized via the display or Bluetooth app, but the factory defaults are very good, say reviewers.

5 reasons not to buy

The bike’s size and 77lb weight make it hard to lift and unsuitable for most bike racks.
Reviewers say the battery percentage is extremely inaccurate.
In multiple tests, this bike exceeds 30mph with pedal assist and throttle, breaching the legal limit for Class 3 operation.
One reviewer’s Pathfinder arrives with a scratched battery, skipping gears, and a noisy brake caused by a bent rotor. On another test bike, the saddle clamp gets stripped.
Rattan doesn’t ship to New York City.

Bottom line

Rattan’s Pathfinder is an electric fat bike with a suspension fork, 750W motor, and 720Wh battery. Braking regen and a remote fork lockout are particularly notable at this price point. The speed, hill-climbing ability, and comfortable ride impress testers, who also applaud the handling, brakes, and accessories. The throttle and pedal assist are smooth, and range is decent. However, the top speed isn’t legal, battery readout is unreliable, and a reviewer and some owners report quality-control problems. Typical for this category, this is a big, heavy bike. Overall, experts and owners give the Pathfinder high marks for value.