The Hyper Bikes Wizard frame features 100% chromoly tubing and all the high end bells and whistles you'd expect in a high end aftermarket pro leve... Needs to review the security of your connection before proceeding. And, yeah, $235 sounds like it would be worth the extra cost to avoid the hassle and get a ready-made, higher-capacity pack. It's way above the skill level for most people. Requiring more knowledge/tools.than it's worth. Better to find out where Studebakerjack got his $235 battery. Especially when it came to outdoor or action sports. On top of that, the better display and all the trappings of an exclusive bike make for a great value for the commuter and adventurer alike. Also keep an eye out for another new e-bike model from HeyBike slated to arrive in September. The fat stubby tires are countered by the 10 spoke alloy wheels, and make for a clean look for a bike packed with features. Our training organization partners offer real-world instruction from learning to ride to perfecting your skillset. Featuring a distinctive next generation look and features, as well as an advanced twin?cylinder engine. Experience the best balance of performance and value the Dark Side has to offer. Eric, who was a Hyper sponsored rider from 1992 to 1995, came back on board and together with the owner formed an initial plan to buy off the shelf, catalogue frames, rebrand them and then push them out into shops. However, the quality fell below what the pair wanted. All that battery power is sent to the 500w geared hub motor in the rear of the bike. I suspect it's a common case, but with better cells than what Hyper wanted to use. With that battery capacity, I am not sure if it's a good deal. Bought a spare battery so I am enjoying power assisted trips in the 30+ mile range. I'm going to be down at the tropical tip of Texas for a few weeks and might check to see if they will send one to the local Walmart for me to pick up there, I don't need to bring it back home with me. I've had two Walmart bikes for years and they are both surprisingly great bikes. New Hi performance Synthetic for all on and off-road units to enhance engine performance and protection.