The X-Treme XB-305-SLA Electric Mountain Bike is it... this weeks “Don't Be A gAssHat” featured review. Yesterday was my 22nd birthday, and my boyfriend was laughing as he took me outside after a nice breakfast in bed, then asked me to close my eyes for a surprise. I heard some rustling around and then he asked me to open them again. He was sitting there with a shit-eating grin on his face, holding an X-Treme XB-305-SLA Electric Mountain Bike. Sweet gift! Just what I wanted, so I could join in with him on his off-road fun.
He got on his own XB-300-SLA and headed down the street for a huge dirt lot. I got on the bike easily, as it has a step-through frame that's ideal for a small woman like me. It was nice and light, at just 65 lbs., and it was easy to handle and ride.
At first I just pedaled, but then I decided to try out the XB-305-SLA's electrics. Two 12 volt, 12 amp sealed lead acid batteries sparked the 300 watt brushless motor to life, and I let the bike do the work for a while. As I caught up to my boyfriend, he stopped and told me a bit about the bike so I could take full advantage of all its features, which it turns out are perfect for an entry level mountain bike rider like me.
The X-Treme XB-305-SLA's engine supplies its power directly to the rear wheel, so there are no chains or belts to worry about. The 7-speed Shimano Tourney gears and shifter work together with a TX-31 rear derailleur and gearbox, allowing me to simply pedal, or to use the Twist and Go (TAG) system which activates the motor when the throttle is turned, or turn on the Power Assist (PA) mode, which makes pedaling easier as the engine comes on to provide a boost at every full rotation of the pedals.
He said I could get up to 20 mph and go about 10 miles on a single charge on the XB-305SLA without pedaling, and he wasn't kidding. The bike took off and accelerated rapidly. When it came time to brake, I really appreciated the front and rear caliper brakes, which brought me to a quick and easy halt.
I really liked the super soft seat, which has double rubber springs to cushion any bump. The handlebars are super responsive, and the large 26” Kenda pneumatic tires are tops. The XB-305-SLA electric mountain bike is an attractive model that I really came to like in about 5 seconds flat.
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