An expert called it ‘badass’. Owners liked its retro looks and complimented the fit and finish.
Controls were said to be easy to understand.
Ride quality was described as smooth, fun and easy - with a ride position that felt exciting and fast.
A number of riders felt that the Greaser’s speed was faster than expected.
Some riders found the Greaser comfortable, even without any suspension.
A few owners said the greaser exhibited plenty of power while climbing.
Assembly was apparently simple, only requiring attachment of the handlebar and pedals.
It has been dubbed, ‘the most affordable of the ‘retro-style’ e-bikes’.
Many owners were pleased with the strong and bright front headlight.
The pedal-assist increased the Greaser’s top speed and worked well in urban areas.
For some, customer service was very helpful and provided replacement parts quickly.
As regards durability, one rider reported good performance after riding the Greaser for two years and more than 1200 miles.
Riders reported that the throttle was responsive.
A 5 year warranty was offered, including a 1 year warranty on electric parts.
A long wheelbase increased stability.
One expert review deemed the Greaser’s price to be reasonable.
Many reviewers felt that the Greaser was fun and easy to ride.

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An expert said the Greaser’s riding position was difficult to adjust.
The Greaser is quite heavy, at 63 lbs.
The ‘tank’ got in the way when pedalling.
One expert described the Greaser as ‘uncomfortable’.
Reportedly, the Greaser is unsuitable for shorter riders.
Mudguards were stylish but a bit short to be effective.
Replacement batteries were costly.
An owner said that brackets rubbed on paintwork and removed paint after 3 weeks.
An expert review described a ‘somewhat stiff’ ride quality.
More than one owner felt that the Greaser struggled on steep hills.
Some owners found that customer service was difficult to contact.
A few owners reported that batteries failed to recharge.

Bottom line

Michael Blast’s Greaser is an impressive-looking retro bike, reminiscent of the ‘Board-Racer’ style motorcycles of the 1900s to 1920s. It’s easy to assume that this is a case of form-over-function. However, while the Greaser is heavy and a little underpowered on steep climbs, owners mostly report a fun and satisfying ride. It isn’t high-speed and the range is limited to 25-30 miles, but it gets a number of owners to and from work on their daily commute.

By Owen Jesse

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This E-Bike is Impractical, Unruly and Totally Lovable

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It’s big, heavy, hard to steer, bulky, uncomfortable. You have to be a certain height to ride it. It doesn’t adjust very well. You know what? I don’t even care… this is a badass bike.

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Greaser Electric Bike by Micheal Blast – Initial Impressions

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It’s a great bike to ride. It’s a lot of fun. It looks cool. If you cycle all the time, it is definitely something that you can get faster than with your own pedal power.

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