SONDORS LX Review - $2k HD

The SONDORS LX is a massive and powerful go-anywhere electric bike with a unique elevated chainstay frame design, available online in the US and Canada at an impressive price point of $2,000 USD. The Bafang Ultra mid-drive motor provides impressive torque and speed as well as a responsive torque sensor, over one kilowatt-hour of high quality LG cells in the seamlessly integrated battery pack, enormous 26" x 4.9" tires provide comfort and can handle virtually any terrain with help from an air fork and suspension seatpost. Integrated lighting has side cutouts and brake activation which are great for safety, with an upgraded color LCD vibrant enough for bright sunny days and highly configurable settings. Only available in one size and very heavy at 90 pounds, shipping times have long delays and assembly may be intimidating for new riders, the tires lack puncture protection which can be an expensive upgrade due to their size. This review was produced for free, but I would like to thank the eBikes USA shop in Denver, CO for providing me with a demo bike for this review. 0:00 Introduction 1:08 Price, Assembly, Shipping Time 2:33 SONDORS the Company 2:55 Unique Frame Design, Size 3:37 Riding Style, Comparison to XS 4:44 Bafang Ultra Mid-Drive Motor 5:29 Throttle, Speed & Class Settings 6:19 Battery & Charger 9:18 Tektro Hydraulic Disc Brakes 10:10 Kickstand 10:33 SONDORS Air Suspension Fork 11:19 Suspension Seatpost 11:47 Strength and Durability 12:20 Commuting Considerations 13:08 Display Options and Lights 16:33 Display Advanced Settings 18:24 Potential Upgrades 19:19 Shimano Tourney Drivetrain & Shifter 20:55 Handlebar & Grips 21:37 Tradeoffs & Improvement Opportunities 22:54 Ride Test Begins 23:35 Throttle on Grass & Parking Lot 24:35 Torque Sensor Responsiveness 27:06 Stability & Frame Flex 28:00 Seating Position & Ride Comfort 29:26 Drivetrain & Shifting Gears 31:09 Riding Speed & Range Considerations 33:09 Hill Climbing on Throttle 35:15 Top Speed Tests 37:45 More Hill Climbing 38:54 Riding with Traffic 40:37 Outro & More Info