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Apr 21, 2022

What Is The Difference Between A 250w And A 500w Motor On An E-Bike?

While purchasing an electric bike, the first concern you'll have is deciding its power. Despite electric bikes having motor power ranging from 250 watts to 1000 watts and more, 250 watts and 500 watts are the most common. You might...

Apr 15, 2022

What is the Easiest Way to Shorten a Bike Chain Without a Chain Tool?

In general, if a chain is 0.5% to 1% longer than when you bought it, you should consider replacing it. Or, at the very least, shorten it to its ideal length. As a result, an incorrect length of chain can...

Apr 13, 2022

What Is A Class 2 Electric Bike? Find Out How They Differ

There are three class types of electric bikes. We break down their differences, discuss which class are Hovsco Bikes, and why it matters. What Is the Difference Between Ebike Classes? Based on their basic functionality, electric bikes are classified into...

Apr 08, 2022

The Best Way to Change Your Bike Chainrings

Chainrings are a key component of your bike's drivetrain. Over time, they become worn. You'll notice wear in the opposite direction of chain travel and they will begin to look like shark fins. It is possible for your chain to...

Apr 03, 2022

What is the Purpose of an Electric Bike Fender?

Why do bicycle fenders exist? Bicycle fenders serve a very straightforward purpose, which is to catch water that sprays off a tire. A bicycle fender is also known as a mudguard. It's similar to a car fender. If there's water...

Apr 01, 2022

How to Choose Mountain Bike Tires

When you've been mountain biking for a while and want to improve your performance, a tire upgrade can be a good investment. But how? Gain traction or lower rolling resistance: As a rider, having a tire with greater traction means more...

Mar 23, 2022

What You Need to Know About the Electric Bike's Throttle

The throttle is the key controller of an electric bike. It can precisely control the speed of the electric bike. We also describe in detail how the e-bike's accelerator and pedal assist systems work. For more information, see this article:How...

Mar 17, 2022

How to Choose the Most Suitable Saddle?

A bike's saddle (seat) cannot be overstated. It doesn't have to be a pain in the buttocks to ride your bike. There are a variety of saddles on the market designed to suit different body types and riding styles.Choose a...

Mar 15, 2022

How to Adjust Your Bike's Mechanicals

It will take some time for you and your bike to get over that initial awkward stage, just like any new relationship. Prepare for a few mishaps early on, but also learn how to fix them or avoid them entirely....

Mar 14, 2022

Watch Out for These Clean Chain Issues

Tight Links The links no longer bend smoothly. You can spot them by pedaling your chain slowly backwards and watching the way each link passes through the tight turns of your rear derailleur.Most arise from dirt or corrosion between link...

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great

great customer service - I placed an order and then changed my mind and they were happy to give me a refund. I am going to order from them once I figure out what I want for my son

I’m pleased

about 300 less than others with same equipment. I’ve only put about 50 miles on it so far, but I’m pleased with it. It looks great. Was packaged very well for delivery. Easy to assemble, except for the fenders and derailleur guard which had no directions, and has a walking mode! The app worked fine for me, so they must have fixed that recently. I had no problem unlocking class 3 speed. I really like the torque sensor.

Excellent

I have 150 miles on my Hovalpha to date. Excellent product, only wish I had purchased the full suspension model.

HovAlpha

The HOVSCO HovAlpha has turned out to be a really fun well-built bike. For most of my riding I’ve had the peddle assist (PAS) set to one. With PAS set to one and using the top three gears I was able to get up most inclines with little extra effort. We have a half mile long 9% grade leading up to our house and this is only area where I kick up the PAS up to 5 and down shift. I could likely make it with a lower PAS setting, but the climb is on the return trip home. The fat tires and front shocks make is a comfortable bike to ride. Overall, the build quality, paint, mechanicals (gears, brakes etc.) are at or above what I would expect at this price point. My wife’s bike has a cadence sensor where the HovAlpha has a torque sensor. The torque sensor seems to have a more natural peddle “feel”.
Minor gripes are the rear light and the seat on long rides. The rear light runs off its own batteries and has to be turned on and off with a switch on the light itself. Another issue with the rear light is that it’s mounted on the seat post and it is blocked if you have anything on the rear rack. The seat isn’t bad, but I think I’m going to upgrade to something like a Cloud 9.

200 miles and still going strong

I love it! I've been going back and forth on buying one for a few years and my only regret is not getting one sooner. I also bought the HovCart for my wife and put child seats on the back of the bikes (4& 6 years old). We get so many compliments. I just wish we had nice weather so we can ride them all the time.

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