An expert and owner say the Ecotric Tornado climbs hills with ease.
Reviewers describe the Tornado as a “fast,” “fun” ride.
According to one tester, the Tornado is a comfortable ride over bumpy roads.
One expert is “impressed” with the quality of the frame and how it holds up after one year of riding.
A buyer reports a quick and easy assembly process.

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A tester notes a delay in pedal assist kicking in and a lag when cutting out.
The Ecotric Tornado is currently not UL-certified, contrary to the claim on Ecoric’s site.
One expert says the Tornado’s high weight causes instability on rough or technical descents off-road.
A tester feels the suspension fork isn’t suited to technical or rocky descents.
The fake leather handlebar grips aren’t grippy enough, according to one reviewer.
An expert complains of a bent brake rotor upon arrival.
The pre-installed kickstand leaves little room for clearing obstacles off-road.
A reviewer says the USB port seal is loose and ineffective.

Bottom line

The Ecotric Tornado is a full-suspension e-mountain bike. It garners positive feedback from owners and reviewers for its “impressive” speed, hill-climbing, and comfort. The full-suspension frame is marketed for trail riding, but a tester feels the high weight and low-end suspension fork limit performance on technical sections. Further complaints include laggy pedal assist and poor ground clearance due to the kickstand. The Tornado’s entry-level pricing makes it a worthy consideration as a starter electric mountain bike for light trails or comfortable urban rides. But buyers wanting true full-suspension e-MTB performance should consider increasing their budget.

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The Cheapest Full-Suspension Mountain E-Bike Under [Price] Ecotric Tornado E-MTB

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It does singletrack fine, it did the jumps, it didn’t break, and I had a ton of fun. I think the biggest flaw with it is when the throttle comes on it’s a little late and it stays on a little bit too long.

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