paul G.
Great Bike - Even for a big guy
I’m now in my mid 60’s and am a big guy at 6’4” and 18 stone but I am still pretty fit and have cycled all my life. I have toured the highlands on cycle trips and want to continue riding, but with a little less effort. My friend recently bought a similar bike for £3k but it has less power and much less range than the FREESKY RANGER which was virtually a third of the cost at £1199. I thought I’d struggle to find a good bike at a reasonable price because of my size and ALL bike shops I enquired with wanted too much money, This bike seemed too good to be true but I ordered it anyway. PACKAGING:- A big heavy box arrived and it really needs two people to unpack but I managed on my own in 30 minutes. It took a further 40 minutes to assemble ( you require to remove the brake lever to fit the horn/ throttle unit) All tools and a manual are provided. Unfortunately my controller unit had come apart in transit so I emailed seller who apologised and posted a replacement immediately. PERFORMANCE:- I was concerned my size would reduce enjoyment but not at all… it is superb. Five PAS settings and 7 manual gears are all you need and you quickly find a setting to suit you. Steep up hills become downhills, it is brilliant, UK road legal PSA speed is 25km/h but one switch on the control pad can override that, so you can really power the bike ( in a safe environment ) Lights come on automatically and the indicators are very useful for safety. Everything is so easy to operate and I would be confident of going on a 100km PAS run without exhausting the battery. (If I were only 12 stone) However I do appreciate that I won't achieve that but I did achieve 60 km before the battery level dropped to one bar. This machine is heavy if you push it in and out of a shed but there is a push mode button to assist and a very sturdy stand. I have already taken it onto mud, snow and ice and quickly realised how stable this bike is. I have fallen off my old bike several times due to ice but I felt really safe on this. Note:- If you run constantly on TWO motor mode and unrestricted speed control, you will probably lose half your range capability but single motor is more than enough for most runs. CHARGING:- It comes with a charger and I reckon 6 -8 hours from 0 to full charge. The display clearly shows charge and power status along with speed and distance. I HAVE REACHED 60 km/h on a safe road descent and climbed steep hills easily without battery suddenly depleting, which was a potential fear. I purchased a battery storage bag for safety issues as I store the bike in a large shed. (That's just me being cautious). I also purchased a battery cover for when in use. I did get a rear wheel puncture whilst unavoidably travelling through a freshly cut section of really thick Hawthorn bushes. However, I managed to change the tube quite quickly. (There is one cable to disconnect and a few cable ties to cut before removing the wheel but the Fat tyres can be removed and replaced easily without tyre levers) There is nothing else to say about this wonderful bike other than it has given me a new lease of life for fitness. You can give yourself a really good workout and rest when you want. You can go much further than you might have done previously, I laugh at steep hills now!! CUSTOMER SERVICE:- Immediate and excellent response to my issue. I can’t praise the seller high enough, If you are thinking about going to a cycle shop for an E-bike… I would advise, for price and quality SIMPLY BUY THIS ! Paul Greig.
Response from FREESKY eBikeFeb 27, 2026
Hi Paul, Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review. We truly appreciate you highlighting your experience with the Ranger — especially from the perspective of a tall, experienced rider. It’s fantastic to hear that the bike has met your expectations in terms of power, stability, and range, and that it’s helping you continue riding with confidence and enjoyment. We’re also glad we could quickly resolve the controller issue for you. Your notes on performance, range expectations, dual-motor usage, and real-world riding conditions will be incredibly helpful for other riders considering the bike. Most of all, hearing that it’s given you a “new lease of life” is exactly why we do what we do. That means a lot to us. If you ever need anything in the future, we’re always here to help. — Freesky Team