![]() We’d prefer to see an 8-speed cassette with a wider gearing range (11-32T) in the future to eliminate – or at least reduce – this effect. We’ve consistently found that 14-28T cassettes result in ghost pedaling on Class 3 e-bikes, and this held true on the Ranger S the bike ghost pedaled in PAS 3 and above, starting at around 18 mph. ![]() The Ranger S proved to be a supremely fun ride, though our enjoyment was limited somewhat by the bike’s gearing. With its 48V, 750W rear hub motor, the Ranger S was easily able to deliver the speeds we expected from it, as well as the same exciting, rocket-fast acceleration we experienced when we had the chance to do our review of the Heybike Brawn earlier this year! 48V systems transfer power quickly from the battery to the motor, and 750-watt motors can use that power to travel fast and climb hills easily – though I’ll discuss that potential later in our Hill Test section. Despite those minor flaws, the Heybike app is still ahead of the game and it offers features that I’d love to see more regularly with e-bikes from other brands. I am sure this, as well as the speed limits with 3 PAS settings, could be improved easily with an update. It’s also worth noting that the throttle on the Ranger S was able to exceed the Class 2 limit of 20 miles per hour – I measured just over 21 mph in my testing. It is also possible to adjust the number of PAS settings through the app, though for some reason, this function did not seem to work if I chose anything but the standard PAS 0-5. I found the default settings to be tuned somewhat low for my tastes, but in about ten seconds, I adjusted them to the distribution I wanted. ![]() The app was one of my favorite elements of the bike its motor output can be adjusted using sliders within the app so the bike’s speeds can be tailored to match the rider’s personal preferences. This distribution aligns well with the levels shown in the Heybike app, though we measured approximately 2 mph above the speeds it indicated fairly consistently. We measured between 10.8 mph in PAS 1 and 28 mph in PAS 5, with a slight dip in speed at PAS 4. As indicated by the graphic above, the Heybike Ranger S showed a mostly even distribution of top speeds across its five pedal-assist system (PAS) settings. Our Speed Test measures the top speed that an e-bike can achieve with the sort of casual pedaling that is suitable for a longer ride. That’s just the start! Keep scrolling for Electric Bike Report‘s full Heybike Ranger S review below. Some batteries can take 7 or 8 hours to recharge, but the Ranger S’ battery can fill up in roughly three and a half. We found that the bike had decent range despite its relatively small battery – but riders can hit the road again quickly thanks to its fast 4-amp charger. Safety is paramount, so we’ll give kudos to any brand that can up the ante! We especially loved that it includes turn signals on both its headlight and taillight only a handful of the bikes we’ve tested had this feature – and none of them were folding e-bikes. With everything it offers, the bike’s price tag of around $1500 is simply hard to beat. The Ranger S earned our respect through its confidence and stability at top speed! The Ranger S features a 750-watt motor (a rarity on a folder) that can blast the bike up to Class 3 speeds of 28 miles per hour! Most folders tend to stick at or below 25 mph – and some aren’t even the most stable feeling there. With the Ranger S, the company created a folding fat-tire e-bike with uncommon features – and gave it an awesomely affordable price! We tested the bike’s brakes, range, speed, and uphill power to present our findings in this Heybike Ranger S Review! ![]()
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