EMotorad T-Rex Plus: ChooseMyBicycle.com Expert Review

The T-Rex Plus comes with a full Alloy frame. At first glance, like the T-Rex model, the first few pedals you will get to experience the contribution of the frame towards the speed and acceleration of this Electric Bicycle. This Alloy frame is strong and welded smoothly and is capable of taking a lot of hard hitting of both tarmacs and trail surfaces. The frame build has been done keeping in mind the battery pack and thus keeping the weight distribution on point and also slightly lighter than the previous T-Rex version. This E-bicycle comes in a single frame size.

The front suspension fork was more than sufficient with a 100mm travel to handle bumps and potholes in the city. The lock-out feature in the front suspension fork makes it easier to ride on flatter surfaces on urban roads.

The T-Rex Plus which I test rode came in a Black and Red dual colour combination. The front suspension fork was black in colour which was in good contrast to the Red on the frame. The gloss finish paint job was of great quality with a smooth premium finish to it. The detachable battery and the internal cable routing were both great as a design feature on the T-Rex Plus. The front white LED light looked stylish and is a useful safety addition on this Electric Bicycle.

This Electric Bicycle comes with a 1x7-Speed drivetrain with a Shimano Tourney rear derailleur. Whilst it is not a compulsion to have gears on an Electric Bicycle, it does come of use when wanting to match the electric speed of the E Bicycle with the pedalling cadence. It also helps when you run out of battery power during a ride as the gears help in controlling the pressure you want to put into pedalling. The 7-Speed Shimano Tourney derailleur was smooth in shifting during the test ride. This drivetrain is controlled by Shimano’s SIS 7-Speed shifter.

The EMotorad T-Rex Plus runs on a rear hub BLDC 36V 250W rear hub motor. This motor is powered by a 10.4Ah Lithium-ion battery. The battery capacity has seen an upgrade from the previous T-Rex model. This battery is detachable and sits on the bottom tube which makes it easy to install and remove. The half throttle on the right grip was easy to use and also brought out the fun factor on this E-Bicycle. The 5 level Pedal Assist gave five different levels of power assist from the battery for each pedal. The switch controller on the left side of the handlebar has the buttons to control the display. The maximum speed using battery power is 25kmph. As a safety feature there is a button next to the right hand side grip accelerator which is to operate the in-built horn on this Electric Bicycle.

With 1 full charge this battery is capable of giving up to 40-45kms in throttle mode and 60-65kms in Pedal Assist mode. These mileages might differ with varied riding conditions, and rider weight. This battery takes a solid 4 hours to charge from 0 to 100% with any normal Indian plug point. The charging point is on the battery pack itself and is easy to charge as this is a detachable battery.

This Electric Bicycle’s stopping power is controlled by Speed branded Mechanical Disc brake at the front and rear. These Disc Brakes were powerful enough to get the E Bicycle to a stop safely and quickly even at 20-25kmph.

The 630mm Alloy handlebar on this E Bicycle along with an alloy stem, made it perfect for the rider to get into a comfortable riding posture. The grip throttle on the right was smooth and easy to accelerate.

The 27.5” x 1.95” Choayang/CST tires on the EMotorad T-Rex Plus were fast rolling on both smooth and rough urban roads and were perfectly suited for an Electric Bicycle when riding at 25kmph. The width and treads were perfect to give good traction on rough roads.

The stock saddle on the T-Rex Plus is completely focused on comfort with ample cushioning, ensuring the rider does not experience any soreness from the saddle even on bumpy roads.