So overall, this bike is great for street riding. Off road, if you ride this, you will crash for sure and most likely damage the bike. Reason is, the frame is joke. If you come into a turn hot, this bike is a hot mess. The frame flexes all over the place and literally gets speed whobbles big time. It is very unstable because of the geometric design. I am not a serious mountain biker, but I am a serious off road motocyclist and got this to help me train during the off days. The power is weak...500w is not bad, but I weigh 180 so that doesnt help. If you weigh that or more, do not expect power. However, on the street, the bike is fun. I have more fun carving out bike paths through residential areas on this then I do off road. Also, do not get this thing wet, it will fry it. Not that it happened, but I have read that several time-- another reason to be careful off-road. Also, the seat height is crazy hi, and there is no way to adjust it down. it sits at about 36 inches; I am 5'10 and I have to tippy toe it. Also, the cable that goes from the battery to the motor is a plug that meets about halfway down the frame-- that can come apart and then the bike stops. Make sure you keep an eye on that. It is fun for sure. had mine for 10 months and I have had tons of fun. Overall you may be able to find other bikes that have a higher wattage motor, which means more power, for less. It is priced hi for it's class.....but it is nice because it looks like a mountain bike and people dont know you are electric when you ride by. Even better if you want to poach hiking trails.
