Yadea Trooper 01

14 reasons not to buy

• The fixed seat height of 30.5" makes the bike unsuitable for riders at the taller end of the stated 5’3” to 6’4” height range.
• Testers note a one-second delay in throttle response and a half-second lag in power cut-off upon release.
• Reviewers report a delay of one to three pedal rotations before motor assistance kicks in.
• Testers experience ghost pedaling at around 14mph.
• When unlocked, the Trooper 01 reaches 32mph, exceeding legal e-bike speed limits.
• Reviewers from 5’2” to 6’5” find pedaling cramped and awkward, though this is typical of moto-style e-bikes.
• Experts dislike the small monochrome display, and the speedometer stops working when the top speed is unlocked.
• The Trooper 01's suspension isn't adjustable.
• A tester finds that the 4” CST tires offer poor traction on wet roads.
• The frame-integrated basket doesn't have a lid, and a tester says it rattles over bumpy terrain.
• The single-speed gearing makes it difficult to start pedaling from a stop.
• Experts criticize the messy front cable management, with one calling it a rat’s nest.
• Two testers complain their heels hit the frame while pedaling.
• Reviewers feel the horn isn't loud enough.