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The DAMSON R5 is a powerful, dual suspension electric bike featuring a 1000W brushless motor and a removable 48V 20Ah battery that delivers up to 120 miles combined range. Equipped with 26" fat tires, hydraulic disc brakes, and five versatile riding modes, it’s designed for both rugged off-road adventures and smooth urban commutes. With fast charging, smart LCD display, and premium safety features, this UL-certified e-bike blends performance, comfort, and reliability for the modern rider.
Bike Type | Electric Bike |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Brand | DAMSON |
Number of Speeds | 7 |
Color | R5 Foldable 1000w 48v 20ah Gray |
Wheel Size | 26 Inches |
Frame Material | Aluminum |
Suspension Type | Dual |
Special Feature | Lightweight |
Included Components | 1x 3A Charger, 1XTools, 1XBattery, 1xKickstand, 1xElectric Bike |
Size | Large & Heavy but extremely good balance |
Brake Style | Dual Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
Specific Uses For Product | Outdoor activities, multiple terrains |
Item Weight | 8.5 Pounds |
Style | R5 Single Motor Foldable 1000w 48v 20ah Gray |
Model Name | R5 |
Power Source | rechargeable battery |
Wheel Material | Aluminum |
Lithium Battery Energy Content | 2E+4 Milliampere Hour (mAh) |
Seat Material Type | Plastic |
Warranty Type | Limited |
Maximum Weight Recommendation | 400 Pounds |
Bicycle Gear Shifter Type | Trigger |
Skill Level | Intermediate/Beginner |
Is Autographed | No |
Bicycle Drivetrain Type | Derailleur |
Electric Assist Type | Electric Assist |
Manufacturer | DAMSON |
Brand Name | DAMSON |
Warranty Description | 2 Years |
Material | Aluminum |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Number of Items | 1 |
Part Number | DAMSON |
Hand Orientation | Right |
I**K
Great bike for us big gals!
The media could not be loaded. UPDATE: I've had it for a bit now, and I can say that yeah, just like the other reviews, the battery life isn't as great as it claims to be, and when the battery is down to half, it's much harder to pedal. THAT BEING SAID: I'm still super happy with my purchase. It gets me home in 15 minutes, versus the couple of hours it usually takes me to walk, with the fibro. The only other thing that bothers me is the fenders are *super* rattly/loud, but that's really just a noise/cosmetic issue. Nbd!Don't mind the terrible video with me complaining about the seat, where you can't see anything but the road. I just wanted to show what it's like on the throttle!Okay, so, to start with - I am a fat girl. Not your average, "aw, chubby girls that weigh 5 pounds over the average are so cute!" fat, but the kind of fat that makes my kick more akin to a mule's after walking 4 miles back and forth to work for nearly 14 years. I was terrified I'd sit on this thing and crush it like an empty soda can, but to my surprise, there was no screaming death squeak as I sat in the saddle. The full suspension is truly a godsend, because I'm not sure what I'd do if I sat down and the wheels popped off and broke my neighbor's windows and/or his bones.Secondly: This thing hefts my 380 pound ass like I weigh NOTHING. I'm not kidding. I was afraid it would be a chore to get it moving, but the pedal assist works like a charm, and I hardly have to put forth any effort unless I want to, which is awesome! I have fibromyalgia, so I was nervous I'd get stranded somewhere if I wasn't able to pedal back, which brings me to my third point: the throttle on this bike is wonderful. You can go purely on electric, just by pulling the throttle on the handlebar back, and it zooms me along from a dead stop as fast as it would with a skinny person in the seat. I'm not afraid to go out for an exercise ride, or go to and from work, because I know I'll be able to make it back.The bike came with a rear rack, which was super nice and sturdy, some mirrors (which I couldn't fit on the bike...the clamps just didn't fit, or perhaps I am stupid and/or losing my mind after working for a place that rhymes with hallfart for so many years. Anyway! It also came with a bike lock and key, and a neat phone holder, which I used to hold my phone and listen to Saint Mesa loud enough to make my neighbors wonder who the watermelon shaped weirdo with the stuffed animal cat backpack zooming down the road was.The only downside I'm seeing is, one, the seat, even though I imagine quite comfortable for skinnier people, as it's VERY cushy, makes me feel like I've been hit in the coochie by a crowbar a few times for saying a bad word in front of somebody's southern grandma - but like I said, that's likely just because I'm fat. Nothing a gel seat cover won't fix, for some extra padding!The second downside is, the wheel popped out of it's casing a few times before I was able to really get it to stay in there, which is worrisome, but fine I guess if it doesn't happen again. In that case, perhaps I will lay on the floor for two weeks and cry.I'm really happy with this purchase, but I've also only had it for a couple of days. I'll come update this review in a month or two after I've gone back and forth to work with it for awhile!
C**E
Terrific E bike for adults
I really love this bike. It’s tall well built sturdy feel like I was riding a baby rhinoceros terrific ride, smooth fast as what I really enjoy riding this bike
C**U
Amazing. One downside, but not really their fault
I've just gotten this, I've only put 12+ miles on it and that doesn't seem to register on the battery yet. I've been using lots of motor, levels 3-5, for all that riding. I'm happy with the power & speed.I don't love the motor control: this is my first ebike so maybe I'm being picky. The power levels, 0-5, really equate to the top speed (top pure-motor is around 23 mph). Whether that's triggered by pedaling, or twisting the throttle, it turns on pretty abruptly and plows forward. So there is no nuanced speed control: if I want to slow down for a sharp corner, I either brake (thereby turning off the motor), and/or I switch to a lower power level, which is inconveniently done with the left thumb. That all makes it finicky in city traffic, to me. I wish the throttle worked like a motorcycle, variable speed. That said, it's all new to me, and I expect to get better at it. There might even be settings or something I can change.Note that if I go into that corner having braked, but not having turned down the speed, and then pedal little, it will snap back on which can feel quite dangerous in a corner. Again, this may be user error, maybe there's a better way to do corners/slowdowns.The big downside that I hadn't accounted for is how wide the frame hinge/lock mechanism is. The first time I rode it I smashed my knees into it whenever I pedaled, which was excruciating. I put some padding (cardboard) over the joint, and the problem went away: no sharp metal edges, and my knees sort of gently slid against it. I'm going to figure out a better strategy, probably just prettier padding. I expect to be peddling most of the time, so that needs to work for me. I briefly thought about returning it if I couldn't work around that, but 1) that's the cost of foldability, and 2) I think it's really important to be foldable, for me. Many people could probably live with 20" wheels, which would move that joint much lower depending on the design. I really like the 26" wheels, though frankly the bike feels gargantuan. Which is fine.The major reason I got this is to commute and run errands. I wish it came with integral wheel locks and a key on/off switch, but none of them do as far as I can tell. I think I'll get 1-2 disk brake locks for the wheels. I may try to rig some way to disable the power to it. I like that the battery is locked in.It is heavy, but I can carry it briefly: it is very unwieldy, especially when folded. There's a welded-on bracket underneath the that protects that sprocket, which reduces the clearance by around 2" I think. It's just the size to get in the way pushing it up or down stairs, which is really tedious. I might cut it off. That said, if you misjudged and bottomed the bike out on it's sprocket, something would break, and it could be your bottom bracket there's so much weight involved, so I appreciate the sentiment.It went together very easily. The headlight was a pain, but that's mostly b/c I mixed up the bolts. It's a somewhat finicky bracket design, and way larger than it needs to be, but bright enough I think and solidly mounted. The rear light seems nice and bright too. The seat light is powered by a little battery, and it's very easy to trigger when you grab the seat, so I expect to run that battery out in no time. I may add more lights, but this is a very good start.When bolting on the rack (it comes 1/2 installed, you just have to swing it down and install two bolts), take some large pliers or a crescent wrench and gently twist the tabs a bit before you install the bolts. It's quite easy to get good alignment with the frame, but those tabs arrive straight instead of angled (with the frame), and you wouldn't want to install it without better alignment between the frame and those tabs. If it weren't so easy to fix, I would subtract 1/4 star for that. It took 30 seconds. Just do it.The rack is amazing. I mean, I haven't actually used it, but it seems insanely solid.I had expected to swap out the seat b/c I'm very picky, but I'm enjoying it's comfy plushness, so maybe not.So far, I love it. My only durable complaint is the lack of nuanced real-time speed control. As I learn more about that, maybe I'll get used to it, or maybe I'll try to figure out how to install a different controller, which would be a huge task. I will try to rig some disable switch: without removing the battery, I don't think there's anything stopping someone from coming up, turning it on, and spinning up the rear wheel, which would not go well if there were disc brake locks installed. So yeah.It's a great bike for the price. Good workmanship.The horn is probably good for traffic, but too loud for pedestrians: I'll get a little ding-bell so I don't scare people out of their pants.Oh, the brakes in combo with the big tires are powerful. It feels like I can stop as fast as I dare. It's a g-force thing.I expect to add panniers for grocery shopping (looking at these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C7FS24PJ/ref=ewc_pr_img_2?smid=A2YNSTVTK080NE&psc=1) and I already ordered puncture-resistant tire liners: the tires are very soft and flexible, and I worry that they wouldn't last through all the crap I ride through and over in the city. I'll probably put on heavier tires when I replace them, but I'll probably ride these until they're spent. They are very sticky/conformable, so fantastic incredible traction.The shocks, which I don't yet know how to adjust, are cushy. It takes speed bumps better than my car. The combo of the big tires and shocks makes this a really great city bike: no matter what road situation I might get forced into (potholes, curbs...), I stand a better chance of surviving surprises on this than any bike I've ever ridden. That frees up road-surface-attention for situational awareness. This is part of why I got 26" wheels, less susceptibility to small-object encounters, and I immediately noticed that I spend less energy trying to see every detail of the road ahead. If I smack into an unseen speed bump, the jolt won't be fun but I will probably keep on trucking just fine.I'll probably add more later. So far so good.
T**Z
A good bike with some minor hiccups, and good support.
Bike works well. Does not reach advertised speeds, though that's a good thing considering the bike would likely be illegal in most us states if it did. I have gotten it to 26.5 on a flat stretch using PAS 5 and gear 7. Though it's much more comfortable at 18.3 mph, PAS 3 Gear 7, and I can get much better Range at this speed.Was easy to put together, though it was missing 1 bolt when I did so. However the customer support was relatively responsive, getting back to me within 2 business days, and shipping me a new bolt without any extra cost. Range is about 30 miles on one charge through hilly county roads using PAS 3 for most of the trip and PAS 5 to assist with some of the really steep hills. Range would likely be better if I didn't weight so much.I did end up buying some turn signals for the bike that help, as drives around here forget or ignore hand signals. I might replace the seat, as it's a bit too small for commuting, but I'm not sure yet.Got 50 miles on it so far, and will likely put many more .miles on it as I start using it to commute to work.
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