{"id":514728,"date":"2022-11-23T17:00:29","date_gmt":"2022-11-23T14:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/beautifully-flawed-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2022-11-23T17:00:29","modified_gmt":"2022-11-23T14:00:29","slug":"beautifully-flawed-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/beautifully-flawed-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#Beautifully Flawed \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a26e73310f25\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" 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href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/beautifully-flawed-review-geek\/#%E2%80%9CBeautifully_Flawed_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Beautifully Flawed \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/beautifully-flawed-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like\" >Here&#8217;s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/beautifully-flawed-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/beautifully-flawed-review-geek\/#Some_Quick_Backstory\" >Some Quick Backstory<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/beautifully-flawed-review-geek\/#Assembly_and_Tools\" >Assembly and Tools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/beautifully-flawed-review-geek\/#My_First_Ride\" >My First Ride<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/beautifully-flawed-review-geek\/#Beautifully_Designed\" >Beautifully Designed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/beautifully-flawed-review-geek\/#Stay_on_the_Pavement\" >Stay on the Pavement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/beautifully-flawed-review-geek\/#Rough_Around_the_Edges\" >Rough Around the Edges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/beautifully-flawed-review-geek\/#Should_You_Buy_One\" >Should You Buy One?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/beautifully-flawed-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like-2\" >Here\u2019s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/beautifully-flawed-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont-2\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CBeautifully_Flawed_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Beautifully Flawed \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<div class=\"single-review-card\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\" style=\"\">\n<div class=\"rating\" style=\"\">Rating:<br \/>\n<strong>6\/10<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"more-info-hover\">?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"rating-info\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 &#8211; Absolute Hot Garbage<\/li>\n<li>2 &#8211; Sorta Lukewarm Garbage<\/li>\n<li>3 &#8211; Strongly Flawed Design<\/li>\n<li>4 &#8211; Some Pros, Lots Of Cons<\/li>\n<li>5 &#8211; Acceptably Imperfect<\/li>\n<li>6 &#8211; Good Enough to Buy On Sale<\/li>\n<li>7 &#8211; Great, But Not Best-In-Class<\/li>\n<li>8 &#8211; Fantastic, with Some Footnotes<\/li>\n<li>9 &#8211; Shut Up And Take My Money<\/li>\n<li>10 &#8211; Absolute Design Nirvana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<p>Price: <strong>$3,500<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-136396 size-full\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/11\/9efec908.jpg?width=1200\" alt=\"Superstrata's Electric bike leaning against a wood pillar. \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Cory Gunther \/ Review Geek\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Cory Gunther \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I first heard about the Superstrata made-to-order bike nearly two years ago and have been fascinated by the idea ever since.\u00a0A customizable 3D-printed carbon fiber bespoke ebike built to my exact measurements. After spending two months and countless hours on it, I have mixed emotions.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s what the $2,800 Superstrata \u201c<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/superstrata.bike\/product\/superstrata-c\">Classic<\/a>\u201d (non-electric) model and the Superstrata \u201c<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/superstrata.bike\/product\/superstrata-e\">Electric<\/a>\u201d that starts at $3,500 promise. A custom-built bike like no other. After a long Indigogo crowdfunding campaign, it\u2019s finally a reality. And while my electric bike review model from Superstrata wasn\u2019t custom-fit to me, the medium size meant I could easily hop on and ride.<\/p>\n<p>To be clear, this is an entirely 3D-printed unibody carbon bike where the frame is created with a single pass. The bike frame, missing seat post and all, and the fork, are full\u00a0thermoplastic carbon fiber. There\u2019s no glue, seams, or anything.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s an interesting <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>roach, and the result will undoubtedly turn some heads. It\u2019s a beautiful but flawed bike, and here\u2019s my full review.<\/p>\n<div class=\"review-card-body-inline fullwidth\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like\"><\/span>Here&#8217;s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Stylish and unique design<\/li>\n<li>Lightweight (for an ebike)<\/li>\n<li>Solid battery life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>No throttle or gears<\/li>\n<li>Electric bits seem like an afterthought<\/li>\n<li>Rough around the edges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-blurb\">Review Geek&#8217;s expert reviewers go hands-on with each product we review. We put every piece of hardware through hours of testing in the real world and run them through benchmarks in our lab. We never accept payment to endorse or review a product and never aggregate other people\u2019s reviews. Read more &gt;&gt;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Quick_Backstory\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">Some Quick Backstory<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-136395 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/11\/572d1c8a.jpg\" alt=\"Superstrata ebike logo and branding displayed on the frame.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Cory Gunther \/ Review Geek\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Cory Gunther \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Superstrata isn\u2019t the first company to build something from an \u2018industrial grade\u2019 thermoplastic carbon material, but its parent company <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/arevo.com\/\">Arevo<\/a> specializes in exactly that. Printing products for aerospace clients like Airbus.\u00a0Superstrata\u2019s founder, Sonny Vu, wasn\u2019t initially interested in building a bespoke bike but did it \u201cbecause he could\u201d to showcase the technology.<\/p>\n<p>Reading between the lines, the company had no plans or desire to build a bike but eventually did for fun, thanks to the rise in ebike popularity. Superstrata realized it could add some electric components and create a unique, stylish, and fun bike unlike anything else on the road using its printing technology. Furthermore, it never planned to make a regular bike either but did because potential customers asked for one. And in some ways, it shows.<\/p>\n<p>Honestly, this review could be in two parts. One review for the 3D printing technology and how buyers get emailed a link to watch it being printed and assembled. And another for the bike itself. Making one is pretty crazy, and the machines are expensive. However, I won\u2019t bore you with that. Instead, let\u2019s talk about this wild and unique-looking bike.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Assembly_and_Tools\"><\/span>Assembly and Tools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-137149 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/11\/bf6caacb.jpg\" alt=\"Assembly tools are included by Superstrata.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1079\" data-credittext=\"Cory Gunther \/ Review Geek\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Cory Gunther \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>First, the Superstrata comes in a large brown box and loads of padding, similar to every other electric bike I\u2019ve ever bought or reviewed. The process is the same for most brands, and that includes Superstrata. Some assembly is required, but it\u2019s easy enough that anyone can do it in around 30-45 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the model, some people may have a few extra steps, but don\u2019t worry. It\u2019s easier than assembling IKEA furniture. All you have to do is attach one bolt to fix the front tire to the bike, connect the handlebars, twist on the pedals, tighten the clamp for the controller screen, charge it up, check the tire pressure, then hit the road or gravel.<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, the company provides a neat carry case for a multi-tool, a cheap little tire air pump, the user manual, and a few other things. You\u2019ll use the multi-tool to thread in the pedals, which are clearly marked for the right and left sides. Drop in the seat, put the handlebars on, tighten everything up, and you\u2019re good.<\/p>\n<p>As you can see from my photos, I got the stunning red Kryptonite color, one of the company\u2019s many different color options. It also offers six standard colors, five accent colors, one premium striped design, or the fancy Kryptonite green and red in my photos, which also comes in gray.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cKryptonite\u201d colors each come with a unique design, with no two bikes looking the same thanks to a special liquid crystal solution that grows into the primary color. It\u2019s a long process you\u2019ll pay extra for, but I love how it looks. It did have a few scratches on it, which is a bummer.<\/p>\n<p>The instructions are easy to follow, and a beginner would have no problem putting everything together. Don\u2019t forget to put more air in the tires if needed and charge the battery to full before your first ride. And you\u2019ll need a pump because the included one is as cheap as it gets and didn\u2019t work. So how did my first ride go? Well, pretty great.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_First_Ride\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">My First Ride<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-136391 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/11\/fdbf988a.jpg\" alt=\"Superstrata ebike leaning on a rock at the park\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Cory Gunther \/ Review Geek\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Cory Gunther \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The bike has a fairly comfortable position, if not a little high, as the seat only drops so far without a down tube. You can also adjust the seat angle a bit. However, that shouldn\u2019t be a big problem for someone getting it custom-fit to size. I could easily adjust the pedal assist level, reach a decent cruising speed, and enjoy the wind in my hair.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, it\u2019s relatively light for an ebike, coming in around 35-40 lbs fully assembled, depending on the size of the bike you order and its components. And while that\u2019s great compared to my 86 lbs Super73 and most other ebikes that are easily over 70 lbs, it\u2019s heavy for a road bike.<\/p>\n<p>Die-hard cyclists who nit-pick every component to make a bike as light as possible will want to look elsewhere. Still, it is light enough to take up or down some apartment stairs easily. The frame itself is a little over 4 lbs.<\/p>\n<p>The 250W motor and invisible 252wh battery are strong enough to reach decent speeds easily, but it limits the bike to 20 MPH. It\u2019s a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/134899\/what-the-different-electric-bike-classes-mean\/\">Class 1 ebike, so there\u2019s no throttle, which means you\u2019ll always need to pedal a little bit. And honestly, that\u2019s fine because biking is about exercise, after all. My model doesn\u2019t have gears, which is a bit of a letdown. Remember that Superstrata sells a model with a gear set, and I\u2019d highly recommend you go with that upgrade.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-136392 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/11\/f904e0cf.jpg\" alt=\"Superstrata ebike at the park\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Cory Gunther \/ Review Geek\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Cory Gunther \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Speaking of the battery, where is it? Well, it\u2019s hiding inside the lower part of the down tube or frame. It\u2019s inside the bike and non-removable, which helps make this look like a regular bike compared to most electric bikes on the market. On the flip side, this means when it inevitably stops holding a charge later in life, it isn\u2019t user-replaceable, and you\u2019ll be out of luck.<\/p>\n<p>While riding, the motor pairs nicely with the pedals and gives you enough assistance to get up and go, maintain decent speeds, or zip around the streets. There are five pedal assist levels, which are more aggressive or faster as you pedal as you increase the level. I opted for level 4 the most but to each their own.<\/p>\n<p>Considering there\u2019s no throttle and only one gear, I struggled to go over 18 MPH. Then even when I did reach those speeds, pedaling doesn\u2019t do anything other than keep the motor engaged, as you\u2019re already at the limit of the single gear. So you\u2019re pedaling with zero resistance.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-136378 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/11\/3c0f3441.jpg\" alt=\"Superstrata ebike controller display\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Cory Gunther \/ Review Geek\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Cory Gunther \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This is especially true while going downhill, where pedaling is too easy. However, I reached 28 MPH while going down a hill, and the bike handled it perfectly. I\u2019m confident I could have gone far faster if I had more gears. Just know that you\u2019ll want the extra gear set unless you plan on riding on nothing but flat paths and roadways.<\/p>\n<p>As shown on the controller display above, I hit a top speed of 26.8 MPH on one ride. I went about 6.7 miles and still had 88% battery remaining. Remember that your battery life will vary depending on your pedal assist level. On a longer 14-mile ride using the highest level 5 assistance, I got home with about 58% battery life. As for charging times, a nearly empty battery will fully charge in 4-5 hours.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, it rides pretty great, handles well, feels sturdy and durable, and the hydraulic disc brakes work great. I\u2019ve been on ebikes with mechanical disc brakes that struggle, but Superstrata definitely used decent components on this bike. There\u2019s a mix of Shimano and Tektro components throughout.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beautifully_Designed\"><\/span>Beautifully Designed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-136386 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/11\/f90377c1.jpg\" alt=\"Superstrata ebike leaning on a post\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Cory Gunther \/ Review Geek\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">I sure wish it had a kickstand. <span class=\"imagecredit\">Cory Gunther \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Make no mistake. It\u2019s a beautiful bike. From the unique design, missing seat tube, and crazy red Kryptonite color, it\u2019ll turn some heads. Several people kept looking at the bike, and two different people asked what brand it was. It\u2019s a conversation starter, that\u2019s for sure.<\/p>\n<p>I love the design, even if it\u2019s a bit odd, and Superstrata made sure to balance everything out, too. The integrated battery is perfectly placed for weight distribution, the fork has a sleek look, and the large squared-off area below the seat with the \u201cS\u201d logo easily stands out at first glance. And while it looks neat, I do wish it had a seat tube for further adjustments.<\/p>\n<p>The company ditched the seat tube \u201cbecause they could\u201d thanks to the printing technology. And while that\u2019s neat and all, it favors looks over function. Sure the bike is fit for you, but no one else can ride it if the seat isn\u2019t adjustable.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-136385\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/11\/c15989a8.jpg\" alt=\"Superstrata ebike charging port location. \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Cory Gunther \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Unless you know what to look for, like the rear-wheel electric hub motor, you\u2019d never know this is an electric bike. The design is that good. You\u2019ll find a small charging port on the bottom of the frame, and that\u2019s the only other indication.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking of the design, Superstrata says the bike can handle riders up to 275 lbs. And without any suspension, I wouldn\u2019t risk going above the weight limit or going off any curbs, just to be safe.<\/p>\n<p>You can actually get it in three different overall design styles. After you customize the bike to fit your exact body measurements, you\u2019ll get to choose from three different handlebar setups, including a wide setup like mine, a rounded road bike profile for aerodynamics, or a stylish \u201cspeedster\u201d design.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stay_on_the_Pavement\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_4\">Stay on the Pavement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-136388 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/11\/3918a29f.jpg\" alt=\"Superstrata electric bike on a trail in the desert.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Cory Gunther \/ Review Geek\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Cory Gunther \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It should go without saying, especially when you buy a \u201croad bike\u201d with these tires, but stay on the pavement, sidewalk, or paved pathways. This bike has no suspension, and you\u2019ll feel every bump in the road. I hit a little bump and almost went flying, but that\u2019s my fault.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, you\u2019ll be able to focus on pedaling and taking advantage of the motor rather than steering around obstacles. The small tires and lack of suspension mean that this bike isn\u2019t meant for anything other than cruising around town. I don\u2019t know if I\u2019d take it on a gravel road again, as that wasn\u2019t a very pleasant experience. It\u2019s a stiff 100% carbon frame designed to look good and cruise easily. It certainly rides smoothly, as long as you\u2019re on a smooth road.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rough_Around_the_Edges\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Rough Around the Edges<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-136389 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/11\/f1820037.jpg\" alt=\"Superstrata bike standing in a rock garden.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Cory Gunther \/ Review Geek\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Cory Gunther \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While this bike is easy to ride and easy on the eyes, it\u2019s not without a few faults or rough edges. For starters, the initial bike promised integrated headlights and tail lights, which looked absolutely amazing on the website and Indigogo campaign. However, those flush lights didn\u2019t pass EU inspection, and the company had component shortages during the pandemic and scrapped the idea entirely.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, it comes with a snap-on battery-powered red light you can see below my seat. You\u2019ll have to turn this on manually, and it\u2019s a bit clunky. The white headlight is even worse. It\u2019s a cheap wired or battery-powered light you can find on Amazon, and it\u2019s huge. I had to mount it above the handlebars, and it simply looked out of place.<\/p>\n<p>These days most ebikes have integrated lighting you can control with the LCD, functional brake lights that illuminate as you brake, and more. Instead, these are all afterthoughts that diminish the experience. When you\u2019re paying around $4,000 for a beautiful bespoke carbon fiber bike, the last thing you want is a crappy bolt-on light. It should be perfect.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also notice the paint was rough around the edges in parts, like around the crankshaft and pedals. Or, if you flip the bike over and find the integrated battery tube, you\u2019ll see where the company cut a hole in the carbon fiber frame, added the battery, then glued the cap back into place. It\u2019s not ideal, and again, it makes the electric aspects feel like an afterthought.<\/p>\n<p>I was happy to see quality disc brakes with oversized rotors, Shimano parts, and Tektro hydraulic brakes, but the wheels are anything but fancy. I was expecting carbon wheels (rims), and the company has some neat rims on the website. Instead, these are no-name unbranded aluminum wheels. Or at least it appears that way.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-137171 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/11\/72066456.jpg\" alt=\"Superstrata's bike stem looks dangerous.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Cory Gunther \/ Review Geek\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Cory Gunther \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Superstrata doesn\u2019t have the usual Schrader valve that you\u2019ll find on most bike or car tires when you\u2019re adding air. Instead, it has high-end Presta valves that many premium bikes offer. However, it looks like someone cut a hole in the bike rim to shove the valve through. It\u2019s unfinished, sharp, and could cut someone. I was worried it could somehow puncture the tube stem and leave me with a flat tire. I\u2019ll probably remove it and sand down the sharp metal, but I shouldn\u2019t have to.<\/p>\n<p>Even\u00a0Schrader valves on a regular wheel would have been more acceptable than this. Both the front and the back looked this way. I ride tubeless these days but have never seen anything like what\u2019s pictured above. How janky!<\/p>\n<p>Remember that Superstrata is a new manufacturer, and this is its first bike ever released. There are bound to be growing pains, shortcomings, and improvements as the company grows and learns from its mistakes. I\u2019m sure pandemic shortages didn\u2019t help, and any bike enthusiast will tell you the last few years haven\u2019t been easy on the industry. Still, look at that valve. Just look at it. I was so frustrated I couldn\u2019t hold still for a clear picture.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Buy_One\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_5\">Should You Buy One?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-136387 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/11\/efff4524.jpg\" alt=\"Superstrata ebike leaning on wood posts in a park.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Cory Gunther \/ Review Geek\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Cory Gunther \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>So, should you buy one? Well, honestly, that\u2019s a tricky question to answer. I guess it depends on what type of bike and experience you\u2019re looking for. Is it a suitable ebike for personal transportation around town or for someone trying to save on gas? No. If that\u2019s what you\u2019re after, get a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/103251\/radrunner-electric-bike-review-perfect-for-your-first-e-bike\/\">city cruiser from another brand.<\/p>\n<p>If you love ebikes and want something truly unique, one-of-a-kind, fun, and interesting, get yourself a Superstrata. It\u2019s a bike built for cyclists, but also not for cyclists. At least that\u2019s what the CEO told me, and I\u2019m not sure what that means.<\/p>\n<p>Any casual cyclist that owns a few pairs of skin-tight biking shorts and wants to try an ebike will likely love it. However, bike enthusiasts that go above and beyond to shed weight with fancy components, wear the perfect gear, and own a few Garmin bike computers will probably find a few faults with the Superstrate E.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, this is a beautiful bike that\u2019s unlike anything else you\u2019ll find, can be customized to your exact body size, rides decent, and is truly unique. It\u2019s as\u00a0boutique as it gets. I really want to love this bike, and in some ways, I do. However, I can\u2019t help but feel like Superstrata overpromised and under-delivered a little bit. Yes, you can upgrade to a multi-gear setup and buy better lighting, but at this price, most bikes have all those details built-in and fit to perfection.<\/p>\n<p>But again, this is the first Superstrata bike ever released. I can\u2019t wait to see what the company does next.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-review-card border\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\">\nRating: <strong>6\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Price: <strong>$3,500<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"review-card-body\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like-2\"><\/span>Here\u2019s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Stylish and unique design<\/li>\n<li>Lightweight (for an ebike)<\/li>\n<li>Solid battery life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont-2\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>No throttle or gears<\/li>\n<li>Electric bits seem like an afterthought<\/li>\n<li>Rough around the edges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\nsetTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n  fbq('init', '1137093656460433');\n  fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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