Young man bought a $4,000 E-bike off Alibaba and couldn't believe what he found when he took off the wrapping
- A YouTuber was surprised by a bargain he found on Alibaba
- The Sur-ron e-bike was only $4000
- He was worried about scammed
Published on Feb 09, 2025 at 4:00 AM (UTC+4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Feb 09, 2025 at 4:00 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
This YouTuber spotted a $4,000 e-bike on Alibaba and thought it looked like a real bargain.
Normally a Sur-Ron e-bike is a lot of money when you get it off an official retailer.
He gave his subscribers top tips on how to successfully buy a Sur-Ron e-bike on Alibaba without getting scammed but was worried when the delivery date was months away.
What he found when he unwrapped the bike was incredible considering where it came from.
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Surely it’s a scam, right?
It’s not only cars, no mode of transport is safe from the ever-growing popularity of EVs and bikes are no exception.
The recent surge in electric bike purchases has caused companies like Sur-Ron to sell their e-bikes for high prices.
However, a YouTuber known online as Rozzy saw an advert for a Sur-Ron branded e-bike being sold by a vendor on Alibaba.
He was surprised because a brand-new e-bike from the brand can cost up to $6,000 but he saw this one listed for $4,000.
In order to best protect himself from scammers, the YouTuber actively searched for a verified vendor because he knew that if he purchased it, Alibaba would hold the money until the vendor sent the item.
With Alibaba acting as a middle man it made him feel a bit safer about his purchase, but was aware there was not much to do if it got lost in shipping or wasn’t quite what he paid for.
He was really just hoping that he’d found a genuine bargain but understood the less money spent probably meant less focus on safe delivery.
What did the e-bike look like?
After waiting a nail-biting three months for the bike to arrive, Rozzy was becoming increasingly worried.
He thought that he would feel more secure had he bought his e-bike from an official vendor, rather than Alibaba, it would have come a lot quicker and the delivery would be easier to track.
Eventually, the bike arrived, he put it together and sighed a huge sigh of relief, the e-bike was in brilliant condition with the official branding and looked sleek and sturdy.
It goes to show that sometimes taking risks can get you a very good deal.
Daisy is a technology journalist, covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, digital business, and emerging technologies. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral tech hacks and the latest developments in the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex technology stories into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work focuses on the products, platforms, and innovations that are transforming the way people work, communicate, and interact with technology. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
