A step-over frame and 26 x 4.0 in Maxxis Minion tires define the Himiway D5 2.0, a full-suspension fat-tire e-bike for riders who want one bike for trails, snow and town. Its 750 W geared rear hub (90 N·m) works with a torque sensor that can switch to cadence mode, and the 48V 15Ah battery is UL 2271 certified.
Highlights
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Motor and assist: a 750 W geared Annada rear hub with 90 N·m, torque or cadence assist, and a throttle.
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Battery and range: 48V 15Ah with Samsung/LG cells (720 Wh); up to 105 km by the brand's figure.
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Full suspension: an RST Guide-26 fork with 100 mm of travel and a multi-link rear spring shock with 130 mm.
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Tires and brakes: Maxxis Minion FBF/FBR fat tires and Tektro HD-E3520 hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm rotors.
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Frame and gears: step-over 6061 aluminum with Shimano 8-speed gearing.
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Weight and load: 41.7 kg with the battery and a 181 kg payload by the brand's figure.
Who it suits
It suits riders who prefer a classic step-over frame and want fat tires for gravel, sand and snow. To pick an assist mode, read torque sensor vs cadence sensor.
Good to know
- Range is the brand's figure; speed, hills, rider weight, tire pressure and cold all change it. How to estimate your range.
- Ships free anywhere in Canada (no P.O. boxes).
- Himiway does not recommend this bike for riders over 120 kg, even though the payload rating is 181 kg.