Iam looking at Jasion ebikes for a while now, mostly because I needed something for commuting but also wanted the option to ride longer on weekends. What surprised me is how different the models feel depending on what you actually need.
The EB5 Roamer looks like the obvious commuter bike. Jasion lists it at around $699 on their site. Top speed is advertised at 28 mph, and range around 50 miles. A lot of reviewers mention that with normal use you’re probably closer to 35–40 miles, which is still decent if you charge every couple of days. It also has built-in lights and turn signals, which feels practical for city traffic.
Then there’s the RetroVolt. I saw it for about $760 on here. This one’s dual suspension, heavier, and pushes 30 mph with a 1500 W motor. Range is advertised at 70 miles, but again, most real riders report less when using throttle on hills. What caught my eye is that it looks more like a weekend bike than a commuteryou can actually take it off paved roads without feeling beat up.
For me, I’m leaning toward the EB5 just because it’s lighter and cheaper, but if someone wants a “do everything” ebike under $800, the RetroVolt feels like the stronger option.
I haven’t ordered yet, so I’m curioushas anyone here put serious mileage on either of these Jasion models? How close do they really get to the claimed ranges?