If you’re looking for an electric mountain bike, then chances are that you’ll have stumbled across the Freesky Swift Horse X-6E electric bike. In the off-road electric bike scene, it is insanely popular. People have fallen in love with the 1000W motor, the top pedal-assisted speed of 35MPH, and the epic collection of features that Freesky has managed to pack into this bike. The big question is – Is the Freesky Swift Horse X-6E the right bike for you? Well, that’s what we want to help you to decide!
In this Freesky Swift Horse electric bike review, we’re going to take a deep dive into the most important features of the bike. As we go through, we’ll discuss the pros and cons. We’ll let you know who will benefit from certain features. Hopefully, by the end of this page, you’ll know whether this is the right electric bike for you.
Freesky Swift Horse X-6E Electric Bike – Who Is It For?
The Freesky Swift Horse electric bike is a multi-purpose bike. While it is probably better designed for those doing a dash of off-roading (and this is the way that Freesky promotes the bike), we see no reason why it couldn’t be used for your morning commute too. However do bear in mind that if you’re looking for purely a road bike, there may be better options on the market for you.
As you’ll quickly see throughout this Freesky Swift Horse electric bike review, almost all the features in this bike have been designed for off-roading. We’re talking about quality brakes, gears, suspension, tires, and more. As we said – while there is no reason why you wouldn’t be able to cycle this on-road (i.e., during your daily commute), you’re only going to get the most out of this electric bike if you are hitting the trails.
Freesky Swift Horse X-6E Product Specification – At a Glance
Let’s start by giving you a quick overview of the key stats for the Freesky Swift Horse. Don’t worry – we’ll explain what much of this means shortly (plus how it will impact the performance when you are riding).
- Motor: 1000W Bafang Brushless
- Battery: 48V, 20Ah Samsung Battery (Lithium-Ion)
- Suspension: Front & Rear
- Bike Frame: 6061 Aluminum
- Tire: 26×4.0 CST Fat Tire
- Thumb throttle
- Pedal Assist: 0-5
- Maximum Speed: 35MPH with pedal assist, 20MPH with full throttle
- Range: 45-90 miles.
- Brakes: Front and Rear 160mm Hydraulic Disc Brakes
- Gears: 7-speed Shimano Gears
- Smart LCD Display: Displays Speed, Battery Level, Pedal Assist Settings, and More.
- Max payload: 300lbs
Freesky Swift Horse X-6E Product Features – How it Performs
Of course, you’re reading this Freesky Swift Horse electric bike review because you really want to know how the bike performs. Well, we’ve tested it. We’ll tell you exactly what you can expect from the bike.
Ride Quality
If you know your bikes, then you’ll know that the fat tires boasted by the Freesky Swift Horse Electric Bike have been designed for off-roading. Those thicker tires will offer superb grip on even the harshest of surfaces. So, if you’re bouncing up and down on off-road trails, you’ll absolutely love this bike. You’ll be zipping around with ease.
However, that’s not to say that the bike cannot be used on your day-to-day commute. In fact, it is pretty decent at that. The Freesky Swift Horse will allow you to navigate the streets with ease, and at a decent speed (more on that soon), and there’ll be no hill too steep for the Swift Horse to tackle. Well, assuming the incline is under 40-degree, which is almost every hill. We’ve seen plenty of off-roaders pick up this bike for both off-roading and their daily commute, and they’ve absolutely fallen in love with it.
No matter where you are riding the Freesky Swift Horse, you’ll enjoy a very smooth ride. The dual suspension will smooth out even the harshest of bumps (especially off-roading), and the 160mm hydraulic disc brakes are responsive, even when traveling at speed. Not to mention the 7 gears give you more control over your ride.
Honestly, everything about this bike has been designed to offer a smooth riding experience, and we really feel as if the Freesky Swift Horse delivers on that front. We’ve ridden this a lot, and we’ve never been disappointed. In fact, we’re eager to climb on it again.
Power and Speed
At the heart of the Freesky Swift Horse is a 1000W Bafang brushless motor. This is fed by a 48V Samsung battery (more on that soon). To say that the motor in this electric bike delivers power would be an understatement. This is easily one of the most powerful and efficient motors in any electric bike at this price point.
If you’re going full throttle (available on the handlebars), you’ll enjoy the smooth acceleration, bringing you up to the full-throttle max speed of 20MPH in next-to-no time at all. You can easily adjust the handlebar throttle, and the bike will very quickly respond. There seems to be no lag, and when you want to change your power levels, the Swift Horse is ready to bow to your every whim right away.
You have 5 different pedal assist settings (plus you can turn off pedal assist if you wish). Again, the motor is going to work incredibly hard to deliver you the right amount of power here. It is incredibly responsive, even as you jump between pedal assist levels. On pedal assist, you can feasibly achieve a maximum speed of 35MPH.
All in all, the motor on this electric bike is absolutely superb. Being brushless, the motor is low maintenance. It also shouldn’t be too tricky to source some spare parts, if needed.
Battery Life and Range
In ideal circumstances (which very rarely happen), you should be able to get a battery life of between 45 miles and 90 miles on a single charge of the 48V Samsung battery. In our experience, we probably ranged between 30 and 70 miles, although during the more intense off-roading trails (i.e., lots of hills and high pedal assist), then you may get closer to the 25-mile range. Although, this isn’t too bad. Plenty of other electric bikes at this price point have a far lower range. If you’re doing your morning commute, then you’ll probably get around the 40-mile range, and that is throwing in a few more challenging hills.
Obviously, your range is always going to be impacted by the situation that you are riding. A higher pedal assist (or full throttle) will always drain the battery faster. The same with hillier, off-roading sections draining the battery faster than flat city rides with not a lot of stopping. We can assure you that the bike will outperform most other bikes at this price point.
Back to the battery. We do love the fact that you can swap out the battery, if needed. This means that you can pick up a spare battery from Freesky and carry it around on your longer rides. Alternatively, you can pick up a higher-capacity battery (although this may be a bit too expensive for some people).
Has your battery drained completely? It charges in a rather zippy 4-6 hours, so you’ll be back on the road sooner than you know it! This is a mark of a good battery. We’ve seen some rather cheap electric bikes on the market, and many of them have awful batteries where you’d be lucky to get a 12-hour charge time. So, kudos to Freesky here.
Comfort and Ergonomics
The electric bike can accommodate people between 5’4” and 6’8”, which is surprisingly high for an electric bike. You have a decent amount of adjustment on the seat. It can also support weights of up to 300 lbs, although do bear in mind that the more weight you have on the bike, the lower the battery life.
While the seat and the handlebars of the bike are OK, it is evident that Freesky has saved a little bit of money here. They are comfortable, but you probably wouldn’t want to be riding huge distances on them (we are talking about rides covering 60+ miles in one go). It would get rather sore. Thankfully, this is an issue that can be easily rectified by picking up some seat and handlebar covers. Honestly, this is something that you’d have to deal with when it comes to the majority of electric bikes anyway.
As we’ve stated – this is an electric bike that has clearly been designed with off-roading in mind so that the handlebars may sit a bit lower than most commuter cyclists (i.e., road cyclists) may be used to. This could potentially cause discomfort over longer distances. Although, for a quick commute, this shouldn’t be much of a problem.
Pros
- Good range
- Fast acceleration & high maximum speed.
- Easily adjusts to accommodate most heights.
- Can easily tackle most hills (maximum of 40-degree incline)
- Fast-charging battery, which can easily be replaced.
Cons
- Tricky to assemble (only 85% pre-assembled).
- Handlebars can be a bit low for long-distance cyclists.
- Seat isn’t the most comfortable.
Is the Freesky Swift Horse X-6E Electric Bike For You?
If you’re looking for an electric bike, then the Freesky Swift Horse X-6E may be worth checking out. This quality bike boasts a high maximum range and a decent speed. It is also rather solidly built, with an 18-month warranty included right out of the box. It is also an incredibly versatile bike that, while designed off-roading, is perfectly suited for short commuter rides, especially in hillier areas. We highly recommend it, and we’ve certainly enjoyed riding our Freesky Swift Horse.
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