Motor and battery
One of the standout features of the Himiway A7 Pro is its 500W mid-drive motor. Most mid-drives we see produce 250W and less than 100Nm of torque. This 500W motor produces a whopping 130Nm of torque. Combine that with the torque sensor and what the rider gets is an e-bike that is immediately responsive to pedal input and enough torque to make this ride accelerate like a muscle car.
The 720Wh battery features Samsung and LG cells for excellent reliability. Himiway suggests that riders may see as much as 50 mi. of range per charge, which would seem modest if not for the fact that this is a 500W mid-drive motor; 50 mi. would be reasonable for such a powerful mid-drive motor.
The Himiway A7 Pro ships as a Class 2 e-bike with a top assist speed of 20 mph, whether pedaling or on the throttle, but it can be unlocked for a maximum pedal-assist speed of 28 mph.
Componentry
One component on this e-bike that’s easy to miss is the dropper seatpost. Seatposts are rarely interesting on commuter e-bikes, but this one features a small lever just below the nose of the saddle. Pull it up, put your weight on it and you can slide it down to your preferred height. Release your weight, and it will rise when you pull the lever.
With a commuter, you rarely need to change saddle height once you’ve set it for your needs, so why include a dropper post? This is for the family that has more than one user for this e-bike. In a household with two or more fully grown people, buying everyone an e-bike might not be feasible, so purchasing one that everyone can use with ease would make terrific sense.
Also, Himiway included an Abus rear wheel lock. This is a lock that is attached to the frame and features a bar that can be passed between the spokes of the rear wheel to prevent anyone from riding off with the e-bike, even if they manage to free it from whatever it has been locked to.
Himiway also includes a full complement of commuter accessories: a stout rear rack, front and rear fenders, and lights.
Drivetrain, brakes and wheels
The Himiway A7 Pro is built with a 9-speed Shimano Alivio drivetrain. It features an 11-34t cassette for a 310 percent gear range—enough to get up hills and back down the other side. It also comes with an ergonomic trigger shifter.
Himiway selected 27.5-in. wheels for the A7 Pro, a popular size for commuters because the wheels are big enough to give a stable ride at speed without sacrificing low-speed maneuverability. They run Schwalbe Super Moto-X 27.5 x 2.2-in. tires. This tire, despite its name, has a low-profile tread that will roll quickly on asphalt, and with its size, it will offer a nice balance of efficiency and comfort as long as pressure isn’t too high or too low.
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