It’s not quite a jack-of-all-trades, but it’s an affordable ebike that can handle more than many.
Were reaching a point where ebikes are beginning to branch in different directions.
Some look like regular bicycles, simply offering some extra power with each pedal stroke.
It also sells at a surprisingly low price, considering Hiboys claims about speed and range.
So whats the catch?
Unboxing and Setup
Hiboy says the P6 ships 85% assembled.
That was the case here.
That said, there were a few issues with getting the bike out of the box.
There was another, bigger problem as well.
Somehow, the non-drive side crank arm had threaded in between the spokes of the front wheel during packaging.
Motor and Specs
A 750W Bafang brushless geared motor powers the Hiboy P6.
The most notable part is the Shimano Altus 9-speed rear derailleur and shifter.
These are paired with JAK Super Brake mechanical disc brakes with 180mm rotors and Wuxing levers.
The fork is unbranded, but labeled as a hydraulic fork.
Basically, the more you weigh, the more preload you want.
Battery Life and Range
The source of all this power is the 48V 13Ah removable waterproof battery.
Still, the P6 offers some decent range.
Charging the battery with the included charger will take from seven to eight hours.
After a while, it becomes second nature, but there is definitely a break-in period.
Thanks to the different power modes, you also need to think about riding the Hiboy P6 differently.
The engine has enough torque to easily send you flying off the back of the bike if youre unprepared.
This throttle is also easy to accidentally twist while just moving the bike around.
If youre carrying the bike inside, confirm to turn it off or set the assist mode to 0.
Ask me how I know.
There isnt any rear suspension, and the front fork isnt especially cushy.
Of course, its off-road that the shortcomings are also the most apparent.
Mainly, the brakes arent very powerful.
Should You Buy the Hiboy P6?
The good news is that, regardless of which it may be, its a lot of fun.
Youll also want to do a bolt check before you ever take it on the road.
Even so, the Hiboy P6 is a fantastic value for what it is capable of.
