Sur Ron Light Bee Ownership Experience

The Breakdown

To me, the Sur Ron is as close to the perfect motorized two-wheeler that fits right between a full-suspension mountain bike and a small displacement ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) bike. Much like the original iPad, the Sur Ron has carved out its own niche in the EV two-wheeled space. Incredibly well-engineered and executed, this piece of kit from China approaches Honda quality. Fun factor surpassed all expectations. Plug it in to charge it, turn the key, and roost away on your favorite trail or road. I took a half a star away simply because parts are not yet readily available if I break something… like a brake lever grip or footpeg mount.

OVERALL

Pros

Fun & Fast / Reliable / Plug & Play / No Fluids, Transmission, Noise, or Smell / Lightweight & Easily Movable / Long-lasting Battery for extended periods of fun

Cons

More tinkering than necessary / Attracts attention & conversation / Easy to pick up & steal / No real luggage options / Too hard to come up with more downsides

 

Unlike some owners, I don’t use my bike for commuting to and from work. Many owners do. Nope mine is just for recreation, so after a year the 1,956 miles amassed to date are just fun miles.

There are plenty of articles, forums, and videos about the Sur Ron Light Bee. I wanted to write a ‘long term’ (as long as 12 months is…!) about my own experience with the electric bike. You can find the bike’s stats, measurements, etc. anywhere on the web.

I wanted to write about my actual time and experience with this incredible piece of engineering rather than just facts and figures. I find that so many articles are only written when a product first appears in the marketplace. That’s fine, but what I want to know is what the experience is long after a product’s initial release. You know, after the bloom is off the rose….

First I’ll give a little background about my own riding experience and history. I’ve raced motocross at Saddleback Park, Carlsbad, and desert racing too – the Barstow to Vegas race twice, and club road racing. I eventually went on to teach road racing.

I purchased my Sur Ron Light Bee on April 12, 2018. I had to wait because they were back ordered on the color I wanted, steel grey.