Updated September 30, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team

Hiboy vs Thousand

Hiboy scores 9.2 and Thousand 8.9 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.
Hiboy

Hiboy

Higher score in this comparison

9.2/10

Thousand

8.9/10

Where Hiboy and Thousand differ

Hiboy vs Thousand
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Product typeLockHelmet
Price fromCA$1,142.99$59.95
Integrated lightsNoYesHas it
Crash replacementNoYesHas it
MarketsCA, US, AE, SAAT, BE, BG, CA, CH, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, HR, HU, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, MT, NL, NO, NZ, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, US, AE, BR, CL, CN, IN, JP, MX, SG, ZA
Weight (g)Not confirmed360 to 410
Fit rangeNot confirmedS, M, L
Warranty12 monthsNot confirmed

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Key differences

  • Hiboy scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 8.9.
  • Integrated lights: only Thousand.
  • Crash replacement: only Thousand.
  • Support channels: only Hiboy offers Community.
  • Founded is lower at Hiboy: 2014 vs 2015.
  • Markets: only Hiboy offers SA.
  • Markets: only Thousand offers AT, BE, BG.

Our verdict on each

Hiboy

Hiboy suits commuters who want a fat-tire or step-through e-bike with a throttle and a removable battery, and who are happy to buy and service through one company. E-bike prices sit at CAD 1,142.99 and CAD 1,349.99, with a 1 year frame warranty behind them.

Read the full Hiboy review

Thousand

Thousand suits city riders who want a helmet that does more than sit on your head, with integrated lights and crash replacement built in. It is the pricier pick here at $59.95, so riders on a tight budget would do better at Bern.

Read the full Thousand review

Score breakdown

Hiboy vs Thousand
AreaHiboyThousand
Cost9.7HigherEntry at CAD 1,142.99 and top at CAD 1,349.99, plus finance, keep the outlay modest for a fat-tire bike.8.6Price from is $59.95, higher than Bern at $44.50 and Lumos at $9.95, ranking 17 of 24.
Offer8.8Throttle, a removable battery, 720 Wh of battery and a 30 days money-back window in one package.9.3HigherIntegrated lights and crash replacement come as standard, and the offer part of the score is 9.3.
Trust8.9Run by FREEMAN INVESTMENT HOLDING LIMITED from CN and founded in 2014, with support on email, help centre and community and no crash replacement.8.9Certified to cpsc and en 1078 and run by Thousand Inc., a company founded in 2015.

How they place

Hiboy vs Thousand
RankingHiboyThousand
Bike helmets and locks15 of 3421 of 34

Where each is licensed and available

Hiboy vs Thousand
CountryHiboyThousand
HeadquartersChinaUnited States

Sources behind this comparison

Hiboy

  • hiboy.ca: 8 facts, checked September 30, 2026
  • hiboy.com: 2 facts, checked September 30, 2026

Thousand

  • explorethousand.com: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026

Every fact side by side

Hiboy vs Thousand
FactHiboyThousand
StandardsNot confirmedCpsc, En 1078
Legal entityFREEMAN INVESTMENT HOLDING LIMITEDThousand Inc.
HeadquartersChinaUnited States
Founded2014Lower2015
Support channelsEmail, Help centre, CommunityCovers moreEmail, Help centre

E-scooters

Hiboy vs Thousand
FactHiboyThousand
Vehicle typeKick scooterNot confirmed
Reference modelsHiboy P6, Hiboy EX9, Hiboy EX6, Hiboy EX6FNot confirmed
Top speed (km/h)30Not confirmed
Nominal motor power (W)500Not confirmed
Claimed range (km)120Not confirmed
Weight (kg)16.5Not confirmed
Maximum load (kg)100Not confirmed
FoldingYesNot confirmed
TyresSolidNot confirmed
SuspensionYesNot confirmed
BrakesHydraulic disc, Mechanical discNot confirmed
IP ratingIPX4Not confirmed
UL 2272 certifiedYesNot confirmed
Spare parts shopYesNot confirmed

Where each stands against the rest

Hiboy vs Thousand
FactHiboyThousandMedian
Weight (g)Not confirmed360 to 410below the median370
Warranty12 monthsat the medianNot confirmed12 months

Median across 16 listed brands.

Pros and cons

Hiboy

Pros

  • Throttle and a removable battery are both present, so a rider can pull away from a standstill and carry the pack indoors to charge.
  • A claimed range of 120 km on a 720 Wh battery gives fat-tire riders usable distance between charges.
  • Hiboy services in-house and runs a spare parts shop, which narrows the gap on dealer-led rivals such as Kalkhoff.

Cons

  • Support runs on email, help centre and community, so buyers with a fault get written answers and a help centre rather than a phone line.
  • The lightest bike still weighs 29 kg, so the folding models suit a car boot more than a stairwell.
  • Crash replacement is not part of the policy, so a written-off bike is not swapped out.

Thousand

Pros

  • Integrated lights are built in, so you ride home lit without carrying a separate lamp and charger.
  • Crash replacement is included, which softens the cost of a fall on a busy commute.
  • The helmet is certified to cpsc and en 1078, covering standards used in the United States and Europe.

Cons

  • Thousand is the pricier of the three: $59.95 against Bern at $44.50 and Lumos at $9.95.
  • Support runs on email and help centre only, and phone support is more common across the brands here, at 67.2%.
  • Fit is limited to S, M, L, so a rider outside that range has to look at another brand.

Who each suits

Hiboy

Who it suits

  • Riders who want a fat-tire bike with a throttle and a removable battery, and who value one company handling sales and servicing.
  • Commuters who would rather spread the cost than pay CAD 1,142.99 in one go.
  • Shoppers who want bikes, a kick-scooter and a lock from the same seller.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Kalkhoff buyers after hybrid or emtb frames, since those sit outside Hiboy's commuter, city and step through.
  • Tern riders carrying cargo, because cargo is not among Hiboy's commuter, city and step through.

Thousand

Who it suits

  • City riders who ride home after dark and would rather not carry a separate lamp.
  • Commuters on busier roads who would rather have crash replacement included than shop for it separately.
  • Riders who want one model with a spread of sizes rather than a range of separate helmets.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Budget riders, who will pay less at Bern from $44.50 or Lumos from $9.95.
  • Riders who want a phone line, since Thousand support runs on email and help centre only.
  • Riders whose head size falls outside S, M, L, who will need another brand.

Current offers

Hiboy

Current offer

  • Discount code

    Subscribe & get 5% off your first order: 5% off first order

    Email newsletter signup before first purchase.

    Source, checked September 30, 2026

  • Discount code

    C$20 off for email subscribers: C$20 off

    Email newsletter signup on the Canadian store.

    Source, checked September 30, 2026

Country by country

Hiboy vs Thousand
CountryHiboyThousand
CanadaYesNo

Questions about each

Hiboy

What does a Hiboy e-bike cost?+

The e-bike range opens at CAD 1,142.99 and closes at CAD 1,349.99. That band is narrow, so the commuter, step-through and fat-tire models sit inside one price bracket rather than spanning cheap to premium. Finance is offered, which spreads the entry figure over time.

Can I pay for a Hiboy bike in instalments?+

Finance is offered across the electric bike collection, so the purchase can be split rather than settled up front. The amount follows the same entry and top prices, CAD 1,142.99 and CAD 1,349.99, so choosing a cheaper model finances a smaller sum over the same period.

Thousand

How much does a Thousand helmet cost?+

Thousand helmets start at $59.95, which is the entry price for the range. Bern starts at $44.50 and Lumos at $9.95, so a lower spend is available elsewhere, and Thousand asks more for what is built into the helmet.

Does the helmet come with a light?+

Yes, integrated lights are part of the helmet, so you do not need to buy and charge a separate front lamp. That is the main reason to pay over the $59.95 starting price, since the light sits in the shell rather than being an accessory you fit later.