Riding’times GT73
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Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Riding'times GT73. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
6 reasons to buy
- Experts say the GT73 handles and maneuvers well on light off-road terrain, including muddy trails.
- A tester praises the dirt bike tires for their traction and puncture resistance.
- Two reviewers find the suspension works well to absorb light bumps.
- The GT73 can reach 35mph in Turbo mode (max assist) using either PAS or the throttle.
- This bike comes with fenders, lights, and pegs to replace the cranks.
- The GT73 arrives mostly assembled, and the rest of the process is easy, according to reviewers.
15 reasons not to buy
- The GT73's product webpage and owner's manual are full of inaccuracies and contradictory specifications.
- At 126.1lb, the GT73 is extremely heavy.
- Riding'times misleadingly lists the bike's top speed as 37mph, though this is without a rider.
- A 150lb tester gets just 19 miles of off-road riding from both batteries.
- The slight throttle lag frustrates testers, and one finds the power delivery jerky.
- The batteries can be difficult to remove and insert. One reviewer has to move the battery mounts to get it to fit.
- Experts say brakes aren't powerful enough for this heavy bike.
- The pedal assist and throttle speed settings aren't adjustable.
- Testers are disappointed by the GT73's hill climbing performance, given its 1,000W motor.
- The suspension isn't adjustable.
- With a fixed seat height of 33.4”, riders under 5’9” may struggle to fit.
- This e-bike exceeds all classifications and is illegal to use on public roads and trails.
- A tester complains about having to carry two battery keys and an NFC key to start the bike.
- The short rear fender fails to keep mud and grime off the bottom battery.
- Testers recommend following the assembly videos, not the poorly written manual.
Bottom line
The Riding'times GT73 is a motorcycle-style e-bike with a 1,000W motor and two batteries totaling 1747.2Wh. The top speed excites testers, but it falls short of Riding'times' claim. The bike's range is also grossly exaggerated. Reviewers compliment the bike's looks and handling on light off-road trails, but the high weight, jerky and delayed throttle, non-adjustable speed settings and suspension, and weak brakes mean that, while the GT73 looks like a dirt bike, it's not capable of being ridden like one. Additionally, its performance is disappointing, even at this price.
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