Traditional bikes are great for kids learning to ride and adults looking for exercise, but for getting from point A to point B it’s hard to argue that e-bikes aren’t a better option for most folks. They make traveling easier, faster, and less sweaty and make cycling more appealing to more people. There’s a dizzying array of e-bikes on the market — and some very real safety concerns — so it’s big news that a well-made, well-reviewed model is more than half off at Walmart right now.
The 5th Wheel 26-Inch Electric Bike is on sale for $360, 49% off of the $700 it’ll normally cost you. It has a robust suite of safety features and meets UL 2849 standards. That means that its “electrical drive train system, battery system, and charger system combinations” warrant an independently created and tested “electrical and fire safety certification.”
Selling FastThis high-carbon steel-framed bike is powered by a 500-watt motor that can reach speeds up to 20 miles per hour and climb hills up to 25-degrees steep thanks in large part to the Shimano 7-speed gearbox. The removable battery is a 36-volt model with 10.4 Ah capacity, enough for 31 miles of range using pure electric operation and 48 miles in pedal assist mode. Rounding things out are front and rear disc brakes, a headlight, adjustable seat, and LCD screen that shows speed, battery life, mileage, and other relevant data. It arrives 85% assembled, so it’s easy to go from box to road in no time.
“The bike was easy to assemble and is absolutely fun to ride,” wrote one shopper. “I have zero complaints,” they added, and “would purchase again.”
Other customers called this bike “phenomenal” and wrote that it has “good cruising speed even uphill.” Another added that it’s “such a cool bike” that is “super easy to put together.”
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- TotGuard Electric Bike, $360 (was $380) at Walmart
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- BroPath Electric Bike, $200 (was $500) at Walmart
An e-bike as safe and powerful as the 5th Wheel 26-Inch Electric Bike for just $360 is a remarkable deal. That price point is often saved for cheaper models without the safety features or UL certification this bike has. Our advice: grab one now, just in time to check out the holiday lights, bike into town for some shopping, and take advantage of this great deal.
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Cameron LeBlanc
Commerce Writer, Autoblog