The HappyRun G300 Professional is the epitome of an out-of-class electrical bike. That’s to say, it has lots of the elements of an electrical bicycle, key amongst them the useful pedals, however its extraordinarily excessive energy and velocity place it effectively outdoors the boundaries of conventional e-bike classifications. The end result? Mainly, an electrical bike with pedals. And I’ve bought some ideas about that.
However earlier than I dive into these, that is a type of rides that you simply’ll need to see in motion. Try my overview video under. Then preserve studying for the complete particulars.
HappyRun G300 Professional Video Evaluation
HappyRun G300 Professional Tech Specs
- Motor: 3,000W steady and 6,500W peak-rated rear hub motor
- High velocity: As much as 50 mph (80 km/h)
- Vary: Claimed as much as 70 miles (121 km)
- Battery: 72V 30Ah (2,160 Wh)
- Weight: Heavy (effectively off the size on my 100 lb scale)
- Brakes: Quad-piston DYISLAND hydraulic disc brakes
- Entrance suspension: inverted entrance fork
- Rear suspension: “Yopi Field” rear spring suspension
- Extras: Appears to be like like a Sur Ron or Talaria-style bike, colour LED show, included fenders, LED headlight and tail gentle with flip indicators, very good kickstand, two colour choices accessible.
What is that this even for?
Regardless of trying like a bicycle in some regards, I positively felt mistaken utilizing this within the bike lane. That meant for 95% of my highway driving, I used to be merely within the lane like a motorcycle. The one instances I’d use the bike lane have been after I might see it was utterly empty, and it was mainly only a shortcut previous the stopped site visitors at crimson lights. And even then, it simply didn’t sit proper with me. I’m an e-biker and I reside a automotive free life, so the protection of motorcycle lanes is a vital problem for me. I’m not going to jeopardize different riders and even make them really feel unsafe within the tiny little sliver of asphalt that’s speculated to really feel like dwelling for us, and so I journey this factor within the highway after I’m on the highway.
That being mentioned, I don’t even suppose the highway is the fitting place for this bike. The place it actually shines is off-road. Between the lengthy journey suspension, the enduro-style seat, and the unnecessarily excessive energy for commuting functions, the HappyRun G300 Professional is at dwelling within the dust and on the paths. In actual fact, I even loved overlanding on it, going locations the place trails couldn’t take me. It felt like a fantastic exploring-the-outdoors kind of journey!
When you watch my video above, you’ll see that this sort of driving, leisure and exploring, is the place the HappyRun G300 Professional actually got here into its personal, and I believe that’s exactly the place it belongs. Identical to how Sur Rons and Talarias shouldn’t actually be taking on the streets, however as an alternative ought to keep on with the dust trails they excel at, this can be a nice bike for that objective. You’ll additionally discover within the video that I favor to put on my bike gear after I journey a majority of these bikes, and I’d make that suggestion to anybody else. A t-shirt and a motorcycle helmet simply don’t really feel like sufficient right here.
With that in thoughts, the included bicycle pedals begin to appear superfluous although, and I actually solely pedaled at gradual speeds, or when ghost pedaling as a result of a cop was within the space and I didn’t need to get a motorcycle impounded earlier than I used to be even performed reviewing it. So for those who ask me, it doesn’t really want the pedals, and it doesn’t even really want the roads.
What concerning the construct?
The HappyRun G300 Professional is an attention-grabbing mixture of high quality components and merely acceptable components. Nothing about it appeared horrible or harmful, and some elements just like the Sur Ron kickstand truly impressed me. However then the usage of a bicycle-level handlebar stem and budget-level shocks appears to undercut that message.
However, the huge 72V 30Ah battery is big and certain greater than most individuals would wish. I’d have most popular to see it being UL-listed, however I suppose at the very least it claims to be underwritten by some Chinese language insurance coverage company. I suppose that’s higher than nothing?
The geometry truly sort of sticks the touchdown, at the very least for me and my 170 cm (5’7″) peak. The saddle is lots comfy, although my off-roading had me out of the saddle a lot of the time anyway and letting my legs be part of the full-suspension to higher take in the terrain.
What’s my verdict?
Right here’s the factor: nothing about this bike is prime shelf, but it surely nonetheless presents an extremely enjoyable, strong feeling journey. The facility is greater than most individuals want, the velocity is quicker than most individuals ought to journey (particularly on trails), and the battery has extra capability than most individuals would require. So it’s not like they’re reducing corners on efficiency.
Some elements might have been beefed up, and the choice to lean extra in the direction of bicycle-level elements does make me query what a couple of years of exhausting off-road driving might do to this bike. However when used appropriately, in an space the place the bike is supposed for use (i.e., not the place it legally isn’t allowed to be ridden), then it appears to satisfy the function of a enjoyable adventure-style bike. At a value of $2,599 (or $100 off with the code ELECTREK), it considerably undercuts the price of a Sur Ron or Talaria bike whereas giving the same kind of journey, even when the elements don’t reside as much as the extent of these costlier gentle electrical dust bikes.
My largest fear, although, isn’t concerning the bike, however relatively the potential for it to be misused. Look, it’s a enjoyable journey and supplied me extra efficiency than I wanted for all of the various kinds of driving I examined it with. However like several bike, it must be utilized in its factor. We don’t blame the hammer if somebody hits their thumb whereas driving a nail, and we shouldn’t blame the bike if somebody wraps it round a parking meter. However it additionally actually shouldn’t be utilized in that sort of surroundings, and it positively shouldn’t be utilized in a means that might put others in danger.
It’s a enjoyable journey for exploring, however this stage of energy requires some severe private accountability. When you’re a mum or dad questioning for those who ought to get this in your 16-year-old, the reply might be “No.” However for those who’ve bought a totally developed prefrontal cortex and also you desire a quick and highly effective journey with out breaking the financial institution, this could be an honest possibility.
