RECON Challenge Checklist
Feature |
Recon Ranger |
Competitors |
| Heavy Duty Frame |
Heavy Duty Aluminum (AL6061) Frame with Integrated Battery and Lifetime Warranty
|
6 Months to 1 Year Warranty |
| Performance |
750-1,000 Watt Mid Driven Motor (BBSHD- Very Important) – Up to 30 MPH & 50 miles per Charge
|
250-750 Watt Motors, many are inferior hub motors |
| Tires |
4.0” Tires w/KShield Molded in Tire Protection
|
2.0-4.0” Thin wall Tires – No puncture protection |
| Battery |
Samsung Integrated 48V Battery. Be sure to check the price on Replacement Batteries… Our 48V Batteries are $449
|
Chinese Batteries, Slapped on the frame? We have seen ebike companies gouge customers on replacement batteries. It’s important to get the price before you buy the bike. |
| Gears |
Shimano or SRAM Gears
|
Off-brand gears prone to problems |
| Brakes |
Hydraulic 203mm Disc Brakes
|
Smaller disc, Mechanical brakes |
| Fenders |
Metal Front & Rear Fenders Included in Base Price
|
Plastic partial fenders, often at additional cost |
| LCD |
Smart Color LCD
|
Black & White limited function LCD control |
| Rack |
Heavy Duty Rear Rack w/57Lb Rating. Bolted through the Frame.
|
Poor quality light weight racks often at additional cost |
| Seat |
Velo Plush Seat
|
Hard seat, with little cushioning |
