RECON Challenge Checklist – The Best Value in Patrol E-Bikes on the Market!
Feature |
Recon Ranger |
Competitors |
| Heavy Duty Frame | 
Heavy Duty Frame with Lifetime Warranty
|
6 Months to 1 Year Warranty |
| Performance |
750-1,000 Watt Mid Driven Motor – Up to 28 MPH & 50 miles per Charge
|
250-750 Watt Motors, many are inferior hub motors |
| Tires |
4.0” Tires w/KShield Molded in Tire Protection
|
2.0-4.0” Thin wall Tires – No puncture protection |
| Battery |
LG or Panasonic Integrated 48V Battery
|
Chinese Batteries, Slapped on the frame |
| Gears |
Shimano Gears
|
Off-brand gears prone to problems |
| Brakes |
Hydraulic 203mm Disc Brakes
|
Smaller disc, Mechanical brakes |
| Fenders |
Metal Front & Rear Fenders
|
Plastic partial fenders, often at additional cost |
| LCD |
Smart Color LCD
|
Black & White limited function LCD control |
| Rack |
Rear Rack w/57Lb Rating
|
Poor quality light weight racks often at additional cost |
| Seat |
Velo Plush Seat
|
Hard seat, with little cushioning |
