{"id":1342,"date":"2025-01-25T11:04:39","date_gmt":"2025-01-25T11:04:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automototransportas.lt\/index.php\/2025\/01\/25\/electric-bike-company-model-c-review\/"},"modified":"2025-01-25T11:04:39","modified_gmt":"2025-01-25T11:04:39","slug":"electric-bike-company-model-c-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automototransportas.lt\/index.php\/2025\/01\/25\/electric-bike-company-model-c-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Electric Bike Company Model C Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"genesis-content\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; padding: 10px 20px 0px 20px;\">Some links may be affiliate links. We may get paid if you buy something or take an action after clicking one of these.<\/p>\n<article class=\"post-34994 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-electric-bike-company category-electric-bike-reviews category-cruiser entry override\" aria-label=\"Electric Bike Company Model C Review | Custom Cruising\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\">\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<div class=\"post-header\">\n<div class=\"post-meta\">\n<p>Jan 01, 2025<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-comments-sec\">1 Comments<\/div>\n<div class=\"share-page\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/share-icon.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"34\" height=\"34\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30008\"\/> Share<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content-wrap\">\n<div class=\"photo-video-by\"><label>By: Sam Gross<\/label><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" width=\"46\" height=\"43\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30013\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&amp;d=mm&amp;r=g\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&amp;d=mm&amp;r=g\" alt=\"\" width=\"46\" height=\"43\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30013\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\" itemprop=\"text\">\n<div class=\"featured-img\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Electric-Bike-Company-Model-C-Hero.jpg\" alt=\"Electric Bike Company Model C Review\" width=\"1200\" height=\"550\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30014\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-content\">\n<div class=\"reviews-left\">\n<div class=\"summary\">\n<p>In a world where most electric bike companies make nearly every style of e-bike under the sun, Electric Bike Company is something of a specialist.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of attempting to be a master of all, the southern California-based manufacturer has put all their design and engineering chips into just one style of e-bike: Electric beach cruisers. The result is an offering of supremely comfortable, excellent handling and remarkably customizable lineup of e-bikes purpose built for cruising the coast or your local bike path. In this Electric Bike Company Model C review, we\u2019re going to take an in-depth look at EBC\u2019s high-step beach cruiser to get a feel for how it performs in the real world. Spoiler alert: it ride\u2019s as you\u2019d expect a laid back comfort cruiser would. <\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve reviewed several of Electric Bike Company\u2019s e-bikes over the past several years, so we\u2019re well versed in the company\u2019s modus operandi of heavily customized and high-performing e-bikes. In this case, the Model C we reviewed was decked with a host of upgrades including a dual battery system and a 7-speed drivetrain, among many other things. <\/p>\n<p>To test the Model C\u2019s capabilities, we put the bike through a gauntlet of stress tests designed to demonstrate how the bike performs on climbs, under hard braking and in a myriad of other scenarios so you can get an idea of how it performs. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"60\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30841\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ebr-check-best-price-btn.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ebr-check-best-price-btn.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"60\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30841\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comparison-sec\">\n<div class=\"comparison-models\">\n<p>Bike Category: <span class=\"features\">Beach Cruiser<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Bike Class: <span class=\"features\">Class 3: PAS to 28 mph\/Throttle assist up to 20 mph<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"video-wrap\">\n<p>Electric Bike Company Model C Video Review<\/p>\n<p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Electric Bike Company Model C (Formerly X)  Review | Electric Cruiser Bike\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ATt6K2iNRUY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Electric Bike Company Model C (Formerly X)  Review | Electric Cruiser Bike\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ATt6K2iNRUY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pro-con-wrap\">\n<div class=\"pro-wrap\">\n<div class=\"pro-con-heading\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" width=\"50\" height=\"53\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30015\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pro.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pro.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"50\" height=\"53\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30015\"\/>Pro\u2019s<\/div>\n<ul class=\"pro-list\">\n<li>Our Model C had the expanded range 21Ah battery, which gave the bike a very impressive range.<\/li>\n<li>The Model C is an extremely nice riding e-bike that\u2019s easy to handle.<\/li>\n<li>EBC really prides itself on their builds and it shows in the quality of the bike. Simple things like cable management are taken to the next level.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s a large bike, but doesn\u2019t ride like a behemoth. The cruiser-styling makes it accessible to people of different heights and it handles its size well.<\/li>\n<li>The customization options are bar-none. It\u2019s really cool how detailed you can get.<\/li>\n<li>Did we mention it\u2019s comfortable? It feels like you\u2019re pedaling a Cadillac.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"con-wrap\">\n<div class=\"pro-con-heading\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" width=\"50\" height=\"53\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30016\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/cons.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/cons.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"50\" height=\"53\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30016\"\/>Con\u2019s<\/div>\n<ul class=\"con-list\">\n<li>EBC\u2019s bikes are fairly large and long, making them a bit boat-like in tight situations. A small price to pay for comfort. <\/li>\n<li>The included alarm system is a nice security feature, but it can chirp unexpectedly and at a very high volume.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"features-wrap\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrap\">\n<p>ELECTRICAL SPECS &amp; FEATURES<\/p>\n<ul class=\"features-list\">\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Battery:<\/strong>  48V, 12Ah (576Wh) frame-mounted battery &amp; 48V, 9Ah (432Wh) rack-mounted battery \u2014 1,008Wh total. <\/span> <\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Display:<\/strong>   Full-color LCD display<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Motor:<\/strong> 500W rear hub motor<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Headlight:<\/strong>   Yes, integrated <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Taillights:<\/strong>  Yes, integrated<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Peal Assist:<\/strong> 5 PAS levels<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Range:<\/strong>   Up to 110 miles (claimed)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Throttle: <\/strong> Thumb throttle<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"feature-wrap\">\n<p>Weight &amp; Dimensions<\/p>\n<ul class=\"features-list\">\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Claimed weight:<\/strong>  53 lbs<\/span> <\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Maximum rider weight:<\/strong> 300 lbs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Maximum load on rear rack:<\/strong> 59 lbs (27kgs)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"components-wrap\">\n<p>Components &amp; Accessories<\/p>\n<ul class=\"features-list\">\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Brakes:<\/strong> Tektro Dorado hydraulic disc brakes, four piston<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Fenders:<\/strong> Optional (Our test bike had them)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Fork:<\/strong> Rigid steel, with an option to upgrade to a suspension fork<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Frame:<\/strong> Aluminum<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Drivetrain:<\/strong>  Single speed with an option to upgrade to 7-speed Shimano Altus<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Grips:<\/strong> Faux leather comfort grips<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Saddle:<\/strong> Custom leather saddle<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Handlebar:<\/strong>  Steel cruiser bars<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Kickstand:<\/strong> Heavy duty steel<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Pedals:<\/strong>  Wellgo aluminum<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Tires:<\/strong> Schwalbe Fat Frank or upgraded Continental Contact Plus City E50<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-content performance-review \">\n<div class=\"reviews-left\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Turinys:<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/automototransportas.lt\/index.php\/2025\/01\/25\/electric-bike-company-model-c-review\/#Electric_Bike_Company_Model_C_Performance_Review\" >Electric Bike Company Model C Performance Review<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/automototransportas.lt\/index.php\/2025\/01\/25\/electric-bike-company-model-c-review\/#Electric_Bike_Company_Model_C_Review_Summary_Where_to_Buy\" >Electric Bike Company Model C Review: Summary \/ Where to Buy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/automototransportas.lt\/index.php\/2025\/01\/25\/electric-bike-company-model-c-review\/#Reader_Interactions\" >Reader Interactions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"post-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Electric_Bike_Company_Model_C_Performance_Review\"><\/span>Electric Bike Company Model C Performance Review<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"summary-title\"><strong>Bike Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"summary\">\n<p>As we\u2019ve mentioned before, Electric Bike Company\u2019s e-bikes are astonishingly customizable. <\/p>\n<p>The base version of the Model C, which starts at an MSRP of about $2,000, comes with a 500W rear hub motor, 12Ah frame-mounted battery, a rigid steel fork and single-speed drivetrain \u2014 all pretty typical of what you\u2019d expect from an affordably priced electric beach cruiser. But stock bikes are not what Electric Bike Company is known for, rather customization is how this company has made its name. <\/p>\n<p>EBC assembles and even manufactures much of its bikes at its Newport Beach headquarters, giving them (and ultimately you) an astonishing amount of control over every bike they sell. Through an online bike designing tool, you can pick and choose color, drivetrain options, battery options, suspension options and whether you\u2019d like to include accessories like baskets, locks or GPS trackers. They even build their own wheels and batteries in house, so you can go as far as choosing your rim and spoke colors and the color of the battery casing. It wouldn\u2019t be a stretch to say that EBC likely offers the most extensive customization menus in the entire direct to consumer e-bike market; the amount of control each buyer has over the fit and finish of their bike is pretty wild. <\/p>\n<p>So naturally, the Model C we reviewed was not the base model. Our test bike sported a custom paint job, a suspension seatpost, an MIK rear rack, upgraded tires, a 7-speed Shimano drivetrain and an upgraded dual battery system that gave the bike a whopping 21Ah (1,008Wh) of available energy. While those features are upgrades over the base Model C, it\u2019s obvious Electric Bike Company has taken a lot of care to build a frame and overall foundation that\u2019s exceptionally well done. The bike rides smooth and the geometry is notably comfortable, two characteristics you should expect from any Model C regardless of how you build it. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_30052\" style=\"width: 1207px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30052\" alt=\"Electric Bike Company Model C - Custom Paint\" width=\"1197\" height=\"798\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30052\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Electric-Bike-Company-Model-C-Frame.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30052\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Electric-Bike-Company-Model-C-Frame.jpg\" alt=\"Electric Bike Company Model C - Custom Paint\" width=\"1197\" height=\"798\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30052\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-30052\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Electric Bike Company Model C is an incredibly comfortable electric beach cruiser that\u2019s astonishingly customizable; you can choose everything from the paint color to the drivetrain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ebike-grid-image\">\n<div id=\"attachment_30054\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30054\" alt=\"Electric Bike Company Model C - Front Basket\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30054\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Electric-Bike-Company-Model-C-Basket.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30054\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Electric-Bike-Company-Model-C-Basket.jpg\" alt=\"Electric Bike Company Model C - Front Basket\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30054\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-30054\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Some nice detail on our Model C\u2019s front basket, which also houses the secondary 48V, 9Ah battery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_30053\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30053\" alt=\"Electric Bike Company Model C - Seat\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30053\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Electric-Bike-Company-Model-C-Saddle.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30053\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Electric-Bike-Company-Model-C-Saddle.jpg\" alt=\"Electric Bike Company Model C - Seat\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30053\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-30053\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Like any good cruiser, the Model C\u2019s seat is big, cushy and comfortable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-content performance-review \">\n<div class=\"reviews-left\">\n<p class=\"summary-title\"><strong>Range Test &amp; Battery Performance<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"summary\">\n<p>The particular Model C we reviewed was fitted with a dual battery system so large it\u2019s unlikely you\u2019d ever run the bike dead on a typical ride.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the stock 48V, 12Ah battery mounted to the downtube, our Model C had a secondary 48V, 9Ah battery mounted in the bottom of a basket bolted to the front of the bike. In total, the two batteries make for a whopping 1,008Wh of combined energy. That\u2019s a lot of juice.<\/p>\n<p>We conducted two real-world range tests to see how far this dual battery system could take us, and the results were pretty impressive. On the first range test, which we conducted in the highest pedal assist setting (PAS 5)  to see how far the bike could go on max power, the Model C went for 32.83 miles at an average speed of 19.1 mph. And on the second range test, which we conducted on PAS 2 to stretch battery life as long as possible, we made it an astonishing 83.1 miles with an average speed of 13.5 mph. <\/p>\n<p>Both those range test results are impressive, but the battery life we saw in the low power range test is really remarkable. In fact, the Model C\u2019s 83.1 mile result in PAS 2 is the longest distance range test we\u2019ve seen to date. The wild thing is the bike would have likely gone much further had we chosen to do the low power range test on PAS 1, the Model C\u2019s lowest assist level. We opted for PAS 2 over PAS 1 because we do our low power range test using the lowest assist level our test rider feels a consistent amount of assistance from the motor. Electric Bike Company says the Model C\u2019s motor and battery configuration should yield a 110 mile max range, which I\u2019m inclined to believe after seeing the result of the PAS 2 test.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-content performance-review shifting-gear-range\">\n<div class=\"reviews-left\">\n<p class=\"summary-title\"><strong>Circuit Test and Motor Performance<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"summary\">\n<p>The Model C ships as a Class 3 e-bike with a 500W motor that\u2019ll assist your pedaling up to 28 mph. It also has a thumb-actuated throttle on the left side of the handlebars that\u2019ll cut off at 20 mph. <\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a quick bike \u2014 the 19.1 mph average speed over our 32.83 mile range test is evidence of that \u2014 but we also saw that bike\u2019s speed during our circuit test. This test, which we conduct on an uninterrupted 1 mile loop with a small hill, is intended to not only demonstrate the bike\u2019s high speed performance, but also how the motor delivers power in each assistance level. <\/p>\n<p>We did a total of six laps around our circuit on the Model C, one lap for each of the five pedal assist levels plus a lap with the motor turned off to get a baseline of how the bike rolls on its own. <\/p>\n<p>With no help from the motor, the Model C turned a lap with a respectable 13 mph average speed, which is solid considering it\u2019s not a particularly light bike and beach cruisers aren\u2019t known for pedaling efficiency. From there on out, we saw nice even jumps in average speed as we did laps in each of the five pedal assist levels. On average, we saw about a 2 mph change in speed as we cycled through the assist settings. The only exception was PAS 1, which only saw a slight 0.6 mph improvement over pedaling the bike with the motor turned off. We\u2019re not going to knock the Model C for this, though, as this is something we see on nearly every e-bike we test. <\/p>\n<p>So what\u2019s this data tell us? In short, it means riders have very good control over just how much energy and power they want to use when riding the Model C. It\u2019s also a good indication that Electric Bike Company has done a nice job tuning their bike. <\/p>\n<p>On the PAS 5 lap, the highest pedal assist setting, the Model C turned a hot lap with an average speed of 22.3 mph \u2014 a high speed for a style of bike more inclined towards coastal cruising than aggressive riding. I\u2019d partially credit this result to the geometry that, while very upright and comfortable, feels very stable in corners and at higher speeds. It\u2019s also likely thanks to our review bike\u2019s upgraded Continental Contact Plus City E50 tires which have a fast-rolling semi slick tread pattern that hooked up well and felt planted. <\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also a respectable result from a bike with a 500W motor. While not as torquey or hot-rod fast as some of its 750W brethren, the Model C has a satisfyingly quick power profile with quick low speed acceleration and plenty of power to maintain a fast cruising speed. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_30052\" style=\"width: 1207px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30052\" alt=\"Electric Bike Company Model C - class 3 ebike\" width=\"1197\" height=\"798\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30052\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Electric-Bike-Company-Model-C-Action-3.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30052\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Electric-Bike-Company-Model-C-Action-3.jpg\" alt=\"Electric Bike Company Model C - class 3 ebike\" width=\"1197\" height=\"798\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30052\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-30052\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Model C is a Class 3 e-bike with a 500W rear hub motor. Among beach cruisers, it\u2019s a very quick bike.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ebike-grid-image\">\n<div id=\"attachment_30054\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30054\" alt=\"Electric Bike Company Model C  - 500w hub motor\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30054\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Electric-Bike-Company-Model-C-motor.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30054\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Electric-Bike-Company-Model-C-motor.jpg\" alt=\"Electric Bike Company Model C  - 500w hub motor\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30054\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-30054\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The 500W rear hub motor has more than enough power.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_30053\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30053\" alt=\"Electric Bike Company Model C - Tires\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30053\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Electric-Bike-Company-Model-C-Tire.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30053\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Electric-Bike-Company-Model-C-Tire.jpg\" alt=\"Electric Bike Company Model C - Tires\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30053\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-30053\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The semi-slick Continental Contact Plus City E50 tires roll fast and hook up very, very well in corners.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-content performance-review shifting-gear-range\">\n<div class=\"reviews-left\">\n<p class=\"summary-title\"><strong>Hill Test and Drivetrain Performance<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"summary\">\n<p>On our test hill, a local steep called Hell Hole that\u2019s a third of a mile long with an average grade of 12 percent, the Model C had some surprising results.<\/p>\n<p>We took the Model C up Hell Hole two times to test its climbing abilities \u2014 once using just the throttle to see how the motor performs on its own and again on PAS 5 to see how the motor meshes with a rider\u2019s pedaling.<\/p>\n<p>While the PAS 5 test went about how we expected \u2014 the Model C cleared the top in 1:43.00 with an average speed of 10.5 mph \u2014 it was the throttle-only test that threw us a curveball. Unfortunately, the Model C didn\u2019t clear our test hill under motor power alone. <\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not at all uncommon for an e-bike to not make it up Hell Hole during the throttle only test. We chose our test hill specifically for its length and sustained grade, which combined makes for a hill tough enough to strain even the most powerful e-bikes. Several really good e-bikes we\u2019ve reviewed have been bested by the throttle test on Hell Hole, including the Radio Flyer M880 we recently reviewed. But why the Model C\u2019s result was surprising is because it\u2019s the first Electric Bike Company e-bike we\u2019ve reviewed that didn\u2019t make it to the top on throttle power alone.<\/p>\n<p>This result may largely be due to the simple fact that I\u2019m heavier than my Electric Bike Report colleague Pierce Kettering, who has conducted all the EBC e-bike reviews up until this one. Like all our tests, the hill test is subject to a myriad of variables from rider weight to temperature that can have bearing over the result. <\/p>\n<p>Either way, I have a hard time knocking the Model C for its performance on the throttle-only portion of the hill test \u2014 mostly because of how well it performed in the PAS 5 hill test. With a little help from my legs, the Model C cleared Hell Hole with ease. It\u2019s like the few additional Newton meters of torque my pedaling added was just enough to get the bike over the top. <\/p>\n<p>The Model C\u2019s upgraded 7-speed drivetrain was also a huge help in the PAS 5 test. Our bike had a Shimano Altus rear derailleur controlled by a Shimano Tourney thumb shifter; a reliable and cost-effective pairing we often see on more affordable e-bikes. The shifting is crisp and performs well under load. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_30052\" style=\"width: 1207px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30052\" alt=\"Electric Bike Company Model C - comfortable riding position\" width=\"1197\" height=\"798\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30052\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Electric-Bike-Company-Model-C-Action-1.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30052\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Electric-Bike-Company-Model-C-Action-1.jpg\" alt=\"Electric Bike Company Model C - comfortable riding position\" width=\"1197\" height=\"798\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30052\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-30052\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">If electric beach cruisers had a mantra it would be comfort over pedaling position; you may not get good leg extension, but it rides like a Cadillac.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ebike-grid-image\">\n<div id=\"attachment_30054\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30054\" alt=\"Electric Bike Company Model C - shifter\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30054\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Electric-Bike-Company-Model-C-Grip.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30054\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Electric-Bike-Company-Model-C-Grip.jpg\" alt=\"Electric Bike Company Model C - shifter\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30054\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-30054\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Shimano Tourney 7-speed thumb shifter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_30053\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30053\" alt=\"Electric Bike Company Model C Review - chainring\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30053\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Electric-Bike-Company-Model-C-Chainring.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30053\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Electric-Bike-Company-Model-C-Chainring.jpg\" alt=\"Electric Bike Company Model C Review - chainring\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30053\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-30053\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Electric Bike Company recently upgraded the chainring on the Model C to a whopping 58t version.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-content performance-review shifting-gear-range\">\n<div class=\"reviews-left\">\n<p class=\"summary-title\"><strong>Brakes and Handling<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"summary\">\n<p>You\u2019ve got to love a really good set of brakes, especially on a bike quick enough and heavy enough to truly need substantial stopping power.<\/p>\n<p>The Model C comes stock with a set of Tektro Dorado 4-piston hydraulic disk brakes with 180mm rotors front and rear, a setup that has no problem handling Class 3 speed and a bike that\u2019s no featherweight.<\/p>\n<p>These brakes performed impressively well in our braking test, coming to a stop on average in 14-feet-7-inches from 20 mph. That\u2019s a better than average result when compared to the stopping distance of all the bikes we\u2019ve reviewed thus far. <\/p>\n<p>To be honest, this is a pretty surprising result from the Model C. That\u2019s because powerful brakes are only part of the equation; you also need geometry conducive to good braking technique and tires with a compound grippy enough to grab into the pavement when they start skidding. The Model C appears to have the whole package. Not only was I able to safely shift my body into a good braking position, the tires still found grip after the powerful brakes locked up the wheel and the bike started to skid. <\/p>\n<p>My one gripe about the handling is it really is a very long bike with a wide turning radius. This isn\u2019t so much a knock against any EBC e-bikes in particular, but more of a symptom of the beach cruiser style in general. I noticed this mostly when pulling u-turns on the bike path where space was limited, but other than that the bike\u2019s long wheelbase lends itself to very stable riding.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-content performance-review shifting-gear-range\">\n<div class=\"reviews-left\">\n<p class=\"summary-title\"><strong>Ride Comfort, Geometry and Extras<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"summary\">\n<p>Like any good beach cruiser, the Model C places a premium on its upright and very comfortable riding position. <\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a very traditional beach cruiser geometry with swept-back handlebars and a seat angle that places your hips well behind the bottom bracket, helping ensure your feet will touch the ground while seated on the very broad and cushioned saddle. You also likely will not get a full leg extension while pedaling the bike, which again is pretty typical of beach cruisers and one of the reasons why they\u2019re not the most efficient pedaling bikes on the market \u2014 but hey, that\u2019s what you\u2019ve got that 500W motor for.<\/p>\n<p>The Model C (and all of EBC\u2019s bikes) boast one of the best LCD displays in the biz. It\u2019s full color, easy to read in bright sunlight and displays all your necessary riding information without having to toggle through a bunch of screens. Our review model also came with fenders front and rear that were painted to match the bike and a chain guard that also matches.<\/p>\n<p>Our Model C also came with a rear rack rated for 59 lbs of cargo and equipped with the MIK racking system, which allows you to simply click in a host of useful accessories ranging from baskets to child seats. The bike\u2019s secondary battery comes in basket form, which also increases the amount of stuff your bike can carry. <\/p>\n<p>But arguably one of the coolest features isn\u2019t actually part of the bike. Rather, it\u2019s how it\u2019s shipped. Electric Bike Company is one of the few direct to consumer e-bike brands that ships its bikes 99 percent assembled and ready to ride. Because of this, the bikes are shipped via a special shipping service and arrive on a pallet. All you need to do is open the box, slide the bike out and straighten the handlebars. Everything else, from the shifting to the brake alignment, is tuned and ready to ride. <\/p>\n<p>While this may sound like a minor bonus, it\u2019s actually a pretty big deal. I\u2019d argue most e-bike buyers underestimate how much assembly and adjustment is required when they first receive their bikes, and it\u2019s not all as intuitive as you might think. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ebike-grid-image\">\n<div id=\"attachment_30054\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30054\" alt=\"Electric Bike Company Model C - LCD display\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30054\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Electric-Bike-Company-Model-C-Display.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30054\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Electric-Bike-Company-Model-C-Display.jpg\" alt=\"Electric Bike Company Model C - LCD display\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30054\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-30054\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The LCD display is center mounted on the handlebars.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_30053\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30053\" alt=\"Electric Bike Company Model C -  180 mm disk rotors of hydraulic brake\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30053\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Electric-Bike-Company-Model-C-Brake-Rotor.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30053\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Electric-Bike-Company-Model-C-Brake-Rotor.jpg\" alt=\"Electric Bike Company Model C -  180 mm disk rotors of hydraulic brake\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30053\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-30053\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">180mm disk rotors front and rear slow the bike down quickly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ebike-grid-image\">\n<div id=\"attachment_30054\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30054\" alt=\"Electric Bike Company Model C - fenders painted to match the rest of the bike\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30054\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Electric-Bike-Company-Model-C-fender.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30054\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Electric-Bike-Company-Model-C-fender.jpg\" alt=\"Electric Bike Company Model C - fenders painted to match the rest of the bike\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30054\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-30054\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Another optional accessory: Fenders painted to match the frame with integrated lights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_30053\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30053\" alt=\"Electric Bike Company Model C -  upgraded suspension fork\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30053\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Electric-Bike-Company-Model-C-Fork.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30053\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Electric-Bike-Company-Model-C-Fork.jpg\" alt=\"Electric Bike Company Model C -  upgraded suspension fork\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30053\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-30053\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Model C we reviewed had an upgraded suspension fork over the rigid steel fork that comes stock on the bike.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-content performance-review shifting-gear-range\">\n<div class=\"reviews-left\">\n<h2 class=\"post-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Electric_Bike_Company_Model_C_Review_Summary_Where_to_Buy\"><\/span>Electric Bike Company Model C Review: Summary \/ Where to Buy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"summary\">\n<p>Like all the Electric Bike Company e-bikes we\u2019ve reviewed at Electric Bike Report, I\u2019ve been very impressed with how the Model C has performed. <\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not a perfect e-bike \u2014 we saw it have some issues on our test hill and the wide turn radius \u2014 but by and large Electric Bike Company seems to have made another very good e-bike in the Model C. It\u2019s exceptionally comfortable, well spec\u2019d and outperformed our expectations in many of our tests. <\/p>\n<p>But while we\u2019re pleased with how the bike performed, I\u2019d argue some of the things that really make this bike great are strengths that are tough to capture in a stress test. The biggest of these is arguably the sheer amount of customization you can do to an Electric Bike Company bike. It really is astonishing how much you get to pick; from the rim color to the drivetrain, the options are almost overwhelming. <\/p>\n<p>Electric Bike Company has seemingly built a whole e-bike company that excels at paying attention to the little details that few others do, and they\u2019ve managed to make an exceptional e-bike by doing that. If you\u2019re on the hunt for a nice riding e-bike that perfectly fits your style and needs, the Electric Bike Company Model C is definitely worth a look. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"60\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30841\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ebr-check-best-price-btn.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ebr-check-best-price-btn.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"60\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30841\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Electric Bike Company sells the Model C online from the button above and will ship the bike directly to your door. Or, if you prefer buying in person, they also have a growing network of brick and mortar dealers. <\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2018Happy Riding, make sure to let us know if you have any questions  down in our comments section or if you think we left anything out in this review of the Electric Bike Company Model C<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer class=\"entry-footer\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"screen-reader-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reader_Interactions\"><\/span>Reader Interactions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\t<!-- #respond --><br \/>\n\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"1\" class=\"dynamik-content-filler-img\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/themes\/dynamik-gen\/images\/content-filler.png\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/themes\/dynamik-gen\/images\/content-filler.png\" class=\"dynamik-content-filler-img\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/electric-bike-company-model-c-review\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some links may be affiliate links. 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