Himiway Big Dog Cargo e-bike review

**Get one from Amazon: https://amzn.to/4aJjUqU **Or use promo Code TECHGAD23 to get that $50 off from Himiway: https://tinyurl.com/4t39a7hx *Affiliate links Read or share here: https://t.ly/YYE1Z I recently received a test sample of the Himiway Big Dog E-bike to try out and see what the experience is like. In this review I'll show you what it's like to assemble and ride, and what makes this fat tire cargo bike unique and different. I'll go over the pros and cons and then I'll let you know if I think I can recommend the e-bike to you. ~Get My Newsletter: http://www.techgadgetscanada.com/news... *Read more: http://www.TechGadgetsCanada.com *Follow me on Facebook:   / techgadgetscanada   *A note about Affiliate Links: My YouTube channel is supported by our viewers. Occasionally I will include affiliate links in my reviews. I do this partly for convenience of the viewer (since I'll almost always include a link to the company website or similar anyway) in case you want to read more or purchase, but I also may get a small commission from the click, which helps me keep the blog and YouTube channel running. If you choose to use an affiliate link I thank you greatly for supporting my content. There's no obligation or cost to you for using these links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.” With more cities in the US, Canada, and other parts of the world building more bike lanes, e-bikes are becoming a more viable option for beating the traffic, and reducing carbon emissions, or just getting outdoors. I’m relatively new to e-bikes but I’ve been really enjoying the experience and learning about new brands. A quick note that while Himiway provided this sample to me at no charge, it did not make any requests about the content of my review so these thoughts are 100% my own. What is Himiway Big Dog E-bike? Himiway named this particular e-bike “Big Dog” to describe its primary function as a utility or cargo bike and it has the looks to play that part. The bike’s aerospace grade aluminum frame is twice as thick as other commuter bikes allowing the bike to carry as much as 400 pounds worth of payload. If that figure sounds familiar, it’s the actually the same payload as the Himiway D5 Zebra I reviewed last August. But the devil is in the details as the overall design of the Himiway Big Dog differs from your average all-terrain bike. The Big Dog has almost a moped form factor with a low center of gravity supported by chubby 20-inch alloy wheels. This combination makes the e-bike feel more comfortable to ride even if you fully load it. Set Up and Assembly A word of warning when the bike is delivered that it comes in an extremely big box and is extraordinarily heavy. The bike alone weighs 79 pounds so you might need assistance to get it somewhere or you can unbox it. I assembled an e-bike last year and it wasn’t hard, but since it was extremely unfamiliar to me it did take me a while. We couldn't wait to get this bike on the road so husband Roger assembled it pretty much the moment it arrived. It took him about 45 minutes to attach the handlebars, wheels, pedals, and a few accessories. The bike does come with all the tools you need to do the assembly which is massively helpful. It also boasts a few extras like a bell. An AC-powered transformer and power cable are also included for recharging. Battery & Range The Himiway Big Dog E-bike uses the same 960Wh Samsung or LG 48V 20Ah lithium-ion battery as other Himiway all-terrain bikes like the Zebra. On a full charge the bike can last up to about 60-90 miles, or 96-144 kilometers. Like other Himiway bikes, you can easily swap or replace the battery by unlocking the bay with the included key and sliding it out. You can charge the battery either on or off the bike How long does recharging take? Charging a fully drained Big Dog takes about 7 hours. Wow that does seem infinitely long, the truth is that this is a massive battery; far larger than your average power bank, so it probably shouldn't be a surprise that it will take a while. The best thing to do is to charge it overnight if you don't want to deal with downtime. Himiway claims that its battery can retain about 80% of its capacity after 1,000 charges. Carrying Cargo You've got several options for carrying cargo with this bike. The rear rack is placed low down above the wheel so you could simply bundle soft bags onto here and secure them with bungee cords. You could also add some thing like a box or saddlebags or panniers and transport whatever you need to that way. We opted to give the big dog that European chic feel by bolting a wine box onto the back. Now it can carry groceries, a backpack or case of beer easily.