Man in Pennsylvania bought an electric bike from China for $397 and was pleasantly surprised
- Pennsylvania man bought a budget electric bike from China
- He wanted to see what $397 would buy him
- Despite some bumps, he was in for a pleasant surprise
Published on Mar 16, 2025 at 12:28 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Mar 12, 2025 at 1:48 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
A Pennsylvania electric bike enthusiast and content creator bought a budget electric bike from China to see what $397 would get him.
He bought the Mihogo via a crowdfunding website.
The bike arrives with parts seemingly missing from the delivery.
However, he comes to the conclusion that it was far from a waste of money – here’s why.
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Electric bike from China
Micah Toll of EbikeSchool.com bought the Mihogo electric bike from China via a crowdfunding campaign.
The ebikes are said to allow riders to ‘cover more ground with the same amount of effort’.
The bike arrived with missing parts – including a wheel. But Toll was eventually able to find and assemble everything, like the handlebars and fenders.
The Mihogo is a mini bike with small 12-inch wheels, a unique frame with storage, and is designed for urban use.
The honest review
Even after recovering all the parts, Toll encounters some assembly challenges.
These included brake rub and fitting the front fender, but he finally managed to get everything together.
Tests on the power modes confirmed that the ebike was not built for high performance.
However, it as able to hit speeds of up to 22MPH – that’s 35KMH – with its 350W motor powered by a large 48V, 16Ah battery.
Despite its small size, to his surprise Toll discovers that it actually handled pretty well and turned easily.
Sadly, it did struggle with suspension and shock absorption and had a low battery during the test.
With its compact size and storage capacity, Toll reiterates that it’s the ideal ebike for short urban commutes, but isn’t ideal for long distances.
“It is admittedly a bit weird, but I really do think this is a fun and functional little ebike,” he said.
His takeaway: for under $400, the electric bike from China is a fun, functional option for city commuting on a budget.
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London-based Amelia cut her journalistic teeth covering all things lifestyle, wellness, and luxury in the UK capital. Fast-forward a decade and the senior content writer and editor has put pen to paper for glossy magazines, busy newsrooms, and coveted brands. When her OOO is on from writing about cars and heading up on-site SEO you can find her spending quality time with her young family, in the gym, or exploring the city she loves.
