Are you able to peddle this bike when not using power without too much of a struggle. Any tips are appreciated because I just pulled the trigger and purchased it as a Thanksgiving day birthday gift. In Store products are available to view in our showroom. The 32 years old brand is mainly known for the production of components, high-end competitive BMX frames. The founder, Clay Goldsmid, was himself a former BMX pro. After a great success in the BMX field and a first convincing experience in the mass market bike industry. The brand decided to enter the world of mountain biking with one of their first sponsored athletes during the BMX era, Eric Carter, who had converted to mountain biking after a successful BMX career. The next step was to bring in the expertise Robert Stemen, a former GT engineer, who along with Eric and some input from Cam Zink, started to work on Hyper's own frames. It might be a good option for a budget conscious person who isn't going to kit a bike and doesn't need massive range or power (assuming the usual Hyper 36v 7.8ah battery and undisclosed motor power ratings). For example, Diamondback Powerline can be bought for $1949 Canadian ($1565 US @ today's rate) but looks like you could get one as low as $1619 Canadian ($1286 US @ today's rate). For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. We believe that the horse should be put first in all things. The best management practice will always place the needs of those that we lead above self. If we seek to lead either people or animals, we must first become the servant of either. It is from this position of servant-hood to the horse that will prompt its enthusiastic acceptance of us as both leader and partner. Its like they just used the same clearance from the bmx race frames that run like 1.5” tires. I posted a bike for sale last year and when I took the photos, I left it in the granny gear . I got criticized because of the length of chain on the bike. People who claimed to work in bike stores, or manage bike stores were saying it was too short. I sized it EXACTLY how shimano tech's tell people to size the chain. I simply used that brand as an example of a better choice to buy than a bottom end RS as you're not paying an artificial premium for the Rockshox labels. Also the price is higher outside the USA because they're subject to import duties a second time. The Hyper-X carbons are like $400USD in the USA but a lot more than just the currency exchange equivalent outside the USA. When the wheel turns the soundcard vibrates and makes the engine sound and the exhaust pipe makes the sound louder. Great for adding street cred to any kid with a bike. Makes your bike look and sound like a motorbike - very cool. Not a bad bike who is on a budget, or who is just starting out. Tires are ok to start with, but they are only 1.95. Wider upgrade is probably a good idea at some point. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow Electrek on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Check out our YouTube channelfor the latest reviews. While HeyBike has a variety of bikes, from the beastly HeyBike Explore to the affordable HeyBike Ranger, the Mars Hyper inches the brand into something a bit more exclusive and higher end. With yellow and black matte finish paint, the bike looks incredibly good for such a unique frame. Check out that Facebook group for lots of tips. It's heavy, so a little difficult with a dead battery. Now quickly checking some 29er forks I have, a Fox RL32 100mm is about 510mm, a Bolany mm is about 525, and a Rockshox Reba Race 120mm is about 535mm. 20mm difference in fork length is about a 1 degree change in head angle on a 42 inch wheelbase bike. A 490mm length is basically an 80mm travel 29er fork. The Kona Mahuna 2020 lists a 68 angle with a 506mm length fork and the spec is a Judy Silver TK Air 100mm. Now going to the RS dealer manuals, which show the fork length as actually being 510mm for that model. Now searching that manual for 506 we find the Reba 29er 100mm is that length in the 15x110 thru-axle version as is the SID but no other 29er model they offer is that length.