EKXBIKE review
Updated September 30, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
EKXBIKE suits riders who want a high-spec electric mountain bike or fat-tire model shipped to the US or Canada without visiting a dealer. Entry at $1,499 keeps it accessible, but the short warranty is the price of the discount, and 30 days money back softens that risk.
Key facts
- Best for
- Big-battery electric mountain bikes and fat-tire models shipped direct to the US or Canada.
- Reference models
- EKX TX1, EKX X21 Max, EKX GTS X22, EKX M1↗
- Price from
- $1,499↗
- Price up to
- $4,799↗
- Motor position
- Hub↗
- Throttle
- Yes↗
- Largest battery (Wh)
- 3,600↗
- Removable battery
- Yes↗
- Claimed range (km)
- 150↗
- Lightest model (kg)
- 48.2↗
- Maximum payload (kg)
- 150↗
- Belt drive
- No↗
- Frame warranty
- 1 year↗
- Battery warranty
- 1 year↗
- Sales model
- Both↗
- Service network
- Own↗
- Money-back period
- 30 days↗
- Finance
- Yes↗
- Markets
- US, CA↗
- Legal entity
- HONG KONG LUDONG LIMITED↗
- Headquarters
- Hong Kong↗
- Founded
- 2014↗
- Support channels
- Email, Chat, Phone, Help-centre, Community↗
- Bike types
- Emtb, Fat tire
- Brakes
- Hydraulic disc
- Certifications
- Ul 2849
- Official website
- ekxbike.com
Facts checked September 30, 2026, 7 sources
Apps and profiles
- Elsewhere
- Xfacebook.com
Pros and cons
Pros
- Large packs: batteries reach 3,600 Wh and the removable battery is a listed yes, so charging and swapping are simple
- Throttle control is a listed yes on the dirt bike, useful on steep loose climbs where pedal power alone is not enough
- Claimed range of 150 km on the mid-drive model covers a long day on trail
- Entry at $1,499 sits 103 of 149 brands priced from, so the cheapest model is within reach
- Support runs on email, chat and phone, including phone and live chat, which is wider than most direct-only sellers
Cons
- Warranty cover is short: 1 year on the frame and 1 year on the battery, against longer terms from dealer-sold brands such as Kalkhoff
- Belt drive is a listed no, so the drivetrain needs the same care as a chain
- Service is through own rather than a dealer network, which leaves repairs to EKXBIKE itself
- Shipping is limited to US and CA, so riders elsewhere pay freight the listed prices do not cover
Who it suits
- Riders on loose ground who want a high payload, with the dirt bike rated to 150 kg
- Buyers who want the largest battery available without moving upmarket, with packs up to 3,600 Wh
- Anyone shopping in the US or Canada who wants throttle assist and finance rather than a dealer visit
Who should look elsewhere
- Riders wanting city, hybrid and step-through frames, since Kalkhoff covers city, hybrid and step through and EKXBIKE lists emtb and fat tire
- Commuters who need cargo or folding capacity, where Tern leads with cargo, commuter and folding
- Buyers who want long warranty cover and dealer servicing rather than a 1 year frame term
Pricing
Bikes start at $1,499 and the top of the range is $4,799. That spread is wide because EKXBIKE sells from a high-spec fat-tire and electric mountain bike range rather than a single commuter model, so the entry price buys the smallest bike in the catalogue and the top price buys the biggest battery and motor package. Finance is a listed yes, which spreads the higher models into monthly payments instead of a single outlay. The mid-drive model sits at the $4,799 end of the range, so the headline entry price and the price of the performance bike are not the same purchase.
Where it sits among rivals
On price from, EKXBIKE ranks 103 of 149 brands, which places it below the middle of the market rather than at the budget end. On the top of its range it ranks 117 of 145, so the expensive models sit nearer the middle of what rivals charge. Read together, the brand is priced to be an affordable way into large-spec electric mountain bikes, and the ceiling belongs to the mid-range rather than the premium tier. Rival positioning matters here: a dealer brand such as Kalkhoff prices a narrower set of frame types, and a specialist such as Tern sells into cargo, commuter and folding instead of emtb and fat tire.
What it does well
The headline specification is battery size. Packs reach 3,600 Wh, and the removable battery is a listed yes, so the pack can come out for charging rather than living in the frame. The mid-drive model carries a claimed range of 150 km. Throttle control is a listed yes on the dirt bike, which matters on loose climbs where the rider wants push without pedalling hard. The dirt bike is built for heavy use, rated to a payload of 150 kg, and the lightest bike in the range weighs 48.2 kg. Brakes on the mid-drive model are hydraulic discs. Two things work against the spec sheet: belt drive is a listed no, and the warranty is short at 1 year on the frame and 1 year on the battery. The 30 days money back window and available finance soften the commitment.
Who runs it
EKXBIKE trades as HONG KONG LUDONG LIMITED, registered in Hong Kong, and was founded in 2014. Support runs on email, chat and phone, which puts live phone and chat help alongside email and a help centre rather than leaving buyers to a contact form. Service is handled through own rather than a dealer network, so a fault is dealt with by the company itself. Sales run through both, meaning the same bikes are reachable direct and through dealers, and the battery carries ul 2849 certification on the dirt bike model.
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Where EKXBIKE is available
- Available
- Canada, United States
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
What does an EKXBIKE cost at the cheapest end?+
Prices start at $1,499 and the top of the range is $4,799. The wide gap reflects a catalogue built around high-spec electric mountain bikes and fat-tire models, so entry money buys the smallest bike rather than a commuter. Finance is available for buyers who would rather spread the cost.
How far can an EKXBIKE ride on a charge?+
The mid-drive model carries a claimed range of 150 km. That figure comes with a battery sized up to 3,600 Wh at the top of the range, and the removable battery is a listed yes, so the pack can be taken out to charge away from the bike.
Does an EKXBIKE have a throttle?+
Throttle control is a listed yes on the dirt bike model. That suits riders who want assistance on steep loose ground without dropping the pedals, and it sits alongside the electric mountain bike range rather than replacing it.
How long is the EKXBIKE warranty?+
Cover runs 1 year on the frame and 1 year on the battery. That is the shortest part of the deal for a brand selling packs as large as 3,600 Wh, so the 30 days money back window is worth weighing before ordering.
Where does EKXBIKE ship and sell?+
Shipping is listed for US and CA, so the published prices cover the US and Canada only. Sales run through both, giving both direct and dealer routes, and service comes through own rather than a wider workshop network.
What kind of bikes does EKXBIKE make?+
The range covers emtb and fat tire, which is narrower than brands such as Kalkhoff at city, hybrid and step through or Tern at cargo, commuter and folding. There is no city, hybrid or step-through frame here, so buyers after those shapes should look at a different maker.
How much can an EKXBIKE carry and how heavy are they?+
The dirt bike is rated to a payload of 150 kg, which leaves room for passengers, racks and cargo on rough ground. The lightest bike in the range is 48.2 kg, so weight is a consideration if the bike has to be carried or lifted into a vehicle.
What support does EKXBIKE offer?+
Support runs on email, chat and phone, which includes email, chat, phone, a help centre and a community. Because service is delivered through own rather than a dealer network, those channels are the main route for anything that needs attention after delivery.
Sources
- ekxbike.com checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Bike types, Finance, Headquarters, Legal entity, Money-back period, Price from, Service network, Support channels
“Electric Dirt Bike / Off-Road Electric Bike / Fat Tire Electric Bike / Mid Drive Electric Bike”
- ekxbike.com/collections/all checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Motor position, Reference models
“Motor Type: Hub-drive (EKX TX1, EKX X21 Max, EKX GTS X22), Mid-drive (EKX M1)”
- ekxbike.com/pages/about-us checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Founded
“Established Expertise (Since 2014) - EKXBike has been involved in the motorcycle and e-bike industry since 2014”
- ekxbike.com/pages/warranty-policy checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Sales model, Battery warranty, Frame warranty
“Original retail purchase means the Product was purchased new for the first time from an Authorized EKX Retailer or directly from EKX”
- ekxbike.com/policies/shipping-policy checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Markets
“Ships from our local warehouses in the US and Canada - Continental United States + Washington DC+Canada”
- ekxbike.com/products/ekx-m1-mid-drive-electric-bike checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Largest battery (Wh), Belt drive, Brakes, Claimed range (km), Price up to, Removable battery
“Battery 72V 50Ah (3600Wh) Lithium Battery”
- ekxbike.com/products/ekx-x21-max-electric-dirt-bike checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Certifications, Maximum payload (kg), Throttle, Lightest model (kg)
“Fully certified by TUV Rheinland to meet rigorous UL 2849 electrical safety standards”
Compiled from 7 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Motor brand, Nominal motor power (W), Assist class.
EKXBIKE
Big-battery electric mountain bikes and fat-tire models shipped direct to the US or Canada.