All reviewers praise the comfortable ride.
In testing, the EX7 handles steep hills on throttle power alone.
Testers say the Chaoyang puncture-resistant 4" tires offer good grip on dirt trails.
The throttle and pedal assist activation are responsive, according to experts.
Reviewers easily reach 20mph with the throttle and 28mph with PAS.
Experts say the adjustable suspension fork works well, even on off-road terrains.
Relying mostly on the throttle, a tester gets 18 miles of range on hilly off-road terrain.
Two reviewers say the EX7 has a good turning radius for a fat-tire e-bike.
The EX7 comes with lights, fenders, and a rear rack rated for 110lb.

12 reasons not to buy

Reviewers find the EX7 heavy and clunky.
An expert complains that the motor continues providing power for up to two seconds after pedaling stops.
Reviewers say the rear shock is too stiff, and it's not adjustable.
The mechanical disc brakes on a tester's bike are squeaky, requiring adjustment.
Reviewers say the increase in power between pedal assist levels is uneven, and PAS level 1 is too powerful.
Two experts find power delivery abrupt, one even calling it scary.
The suspension fork on a tester's bike leaks after the first ride.
Experts say the metal fenders are noisy when riding off-road.
Charging time is a lengthy nine hours due to the small 2A charger.
The EX7’s large frame and minimum seat height of 31.8” mean riders at the low end of the stated height range (5’3” to 6’3”) may struggle to fit.
Many customer reviews and ratings for the EX7 on online retail platforms appear fake.
The IPX4 water resistance rating means the EX7 cannot handle more than light splashes, so owners should avoid riding in heavy rain.

Bottom line

The Hiboy EX7 is a fat-tire e-bike with full suspension, a 750W motor, an 864Wh battery, and a step-through frame. Comfort, the effective suspension fork, and range impress reviewers who praise the responsive motor activation and hill-climbing power. However, abrupt power delivery, lagging pedal assist disengagement, and uneven power distribution detract from the ride. Other criticisms highlight the stiff, non-adjustable rear shock, the heavy and large frame, and rattling fenders. All things considered, the EX7 fails to stand out in the entry-level fat-tire segment.

By Reda Ashour

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CfTesla

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On the road [it’s an] absolute powerhouse, smooth, incredibly fast, almost scary fast, plenty of power even on pedal assist level 1. There were no hills I had any issues with anywhere.

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SWANKY-BIKE-RIDES

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The brakes are the only thing that I would like to see changed on here… it seems like a really great cruising type bicycle that certainly has a bit of off-road capability, I think probably more than most people will need.

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CycleCruza

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I like the EX7… for what I do, just basic dual-sporting around here in various terrains [and] riding on the road. This big grandma seat is real comfortable paired with that horst-link shock in the rear. Overall… thumbs up.

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The Frickin' Shredder

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The bike has more power than I thought. I think it does peak at 1,000 watts. I’m facing a huge headwind, and I’m sitting upright, and I just hit 29 mph.

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