Hyper Bicycles, Inc. was established in 1990 by former BMX Pro Clay Goldsmid. Initially the company produced high end BMX Racing frames and components. Hyper Bicycles also established an ongoing commitment to supporting riders and the sport through sponsorships of individuals and teams. Maybe I got a bad one but I would not buy if I could do it over. I've seen concerning poor assembly from local bike shops as well for the record, especially in Covid-sell-every-bike-we-can phase. When I worked as a student at Canadian tire I assembled the motorcycles and ATV's with attention to detail, our bike guy who was just a teenager in the upstairs tire storage area tried his best. But when you fold it down, the double-folding mechanism kicks-in shrinking it into a third of its original size. Besides, there’s a whole community of cyclists out there which brings this electric vibe to the activity. The only thing that compares to this indoors is using a Zwift indoor bike, which allows you to enjoy a very realistic virtual cycling experience with your friends and allows you compete with other people indoors. From a bike of this range, the models are really correct for their price. Like rockshox they offer entry level garbage on up... Their air spring forks are comparable to RS models like the XC32s, Judy Golds and Recon models. There’s so much buzz surrounding hybrid bikes these days that manufacturers pitch them as the be-all, end-all of multi-terrain biking. But it’s definitely going to eat into your rationed time. Unlike if you cycle indoors, and maybe using an app like Zwift, where you can start in a couple of minutes with literally no prior planning or thought. When you cycle, you have to account for the additional time needed to prepare for the ride. The balance of weight combined with security and ease of access makes this battery intensely pragmatic, albeit, not hidden at all. On the performance side of things, the Ultra is fairly decent, packing a 250W hub-integrated motor. This motor is capable of propelling this electric two-wheeler to a top speed of 20 miles per hour with pedal assist. Of course, you're free to go beyond this speed, given that the rest of it comes from sheer leg power. The Liv Alight 2 Disc is the successor to the Alight 1 Disc, Liv’s bestselling hybrid bike for city commute. The Alight 2 Disc is revamped from the ground up and features more comfort, better stability and improved ergonomics, which make for a comfortable ride. Like others said, walmart.com is a different thing then the store. So although it is intriguing that Walmart wants to sells a quality mountain bike, my question is will people actually buy such a buy from Walmart. I mean Walmart generally has the stigma of cheap, low quality goods for a certain demographic. Maybe sale of higher quality good through the e-commerce website has a different stigma/expectation. But still who goes to Walmart.com looking for a multi thousand dollar bicycle...crickets. People go there looking for sub $400 bicycles, not sure this is a good move for Walmart or Hyper. One company, Hyper Bike Co., aims to increase market access to e-biking by providing reasonably priced and decently equipped electric bikes. We previously talked about its E-Ride eMTB, which retails for just $1,500 USD. Now, it's entering the world of urban commuting with the Ultra 40. Hyper Bikes are lightweight and feature moderately good components. Same battery I can use in my other 26" Hyper. I had my last 700C hyper stolen. I failed to lock it up, stepped in a shop for 10 minutes and it was gone. My 120lb wife gets an easy 50 miles on her 2014 BBS01 36V 350W with a 10Ah battery. I've ridden over 50 miles on a tongsheng equipped bike on a single charge of a 36v 10ah battery and I ride in a very hilly/mountainous area so it all depends. ANANDA has more than 20 years of experience developing competitive drive system for e-bike. The frame, the tires, the suspensions or the lack of it, are all designed purely for short commutes on reasonably smooth trails. Other features include Puncture protect tires, triple chain sets for 21-gears, Tektro Hydraulic brakes, & Shimano Derailleurs on the front and rear. By the way, the Liv Alight Disc 2 comes with mudguards & a kickstand installed. Now that you are aware of the pros and cons, here’s a look at some of the best hyper bikes in the market currently. Having said that, the Hyper Bikes that we are discussing may not necessarily be built by Hyper Bicycles though. HyperScorpion offers a super smooth ride with dual suspension, torque and cadence pedal assist technology, 8-speed transmission for the ultimate in e-bike riding performance, comfort and style. The other half of this is getting the bikes to the place they wanted them. Hyper offered mountain bikes at Walmart back in 2011, but they were missing the higher level bikes and the riders to add brand credibility.