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The HeyBike Hybrid delivers a fun riding experience on any surface. Very easy to use and customize. Tremendous range – as much as 100 miles!
Introduction
Especially with golf participation continuing to boom, pace of play remains top of mind for many players. While no longer the hot topic they were a couple years ago, single-rider carts, boards, and bikes like the Finn Scooter [review HERE] remain one of the best ways to combat slow rounds.
If your local course doesn’t have such options, you can try to force the conversation by bringing your own. The HeyBike Hybrid e-bike is well suited for getting you quickly to the course, through your round, and back home, while allowing you to save your energy for the game.
Assembly & Set Up
If you read my review of the HeyBike Ranger S [find it HERE], you know I made every mistake possible when putting that together. I was committed to being smarter this time around, so I watched the instructional video and tackled the assembly when I was fresh and focused. I would have read the instruction manual first, but there isn’t one. I would have gotten help, but I’m more impatient than smart.
Ultimately, watching the video in advance and having a good, patient mentality was all I needed. It took about ten minutes to unbox everything and remove all the plastic and padding. The complete build took another thirty. It really is pretty easy. Two bolts connect the kickstand. Putting on the front tire is the hardest part because of the weight, but it’s really just putting it in place and threading the quick release pin.
Once that’s on, three bolts connect the fender and headlight, four more connect the handle, you thread on the pedals, and install the seat height adjuster. If you can turn a screwdriver, you can assemble the HeyBike Hybrid. [See Price / Buy]
Charging & the HeyBike App
Charging the HeyBike Hybrid is as easy as plugging the included charger into the charging port on the bike’s right side. The charger has a small light on it that lets you know when it’s full – it changes from red to green. Near the charging port, there’s a power switch that you can use to keep the bike from turning on. This is an easy way to deter young children (or strangers) from hopping on your e-bike and taking it for a spin.
If you want to go the extra mile and totally power down your HeyBike Hybrid, you can remove the battery. Opposite the charging port is a keyhole. Place the key inside, turn it, and the battery pops out from under the bike’s frame.
The HeyBike app is not required, but it does open up a lot of options. You can download the app for free, and, if the HeyBike Hybrid is powered on, it connects with just a tap. Inside the app, you can turn the bike and headlight on and off, and you can see your riding stats: time, mileage, and average speed.
Where the HeyBike app is most useful is in personalizing the riding experience. Inside the “Settings” menu there are three options: Eco, Sport, and Custom. Eco and Sport Modes are what the names imply: a slower, battery-saving option and one built for speed. With the Custom setting you can select your top speed as well as customizing how the throttle and PAS (Pedal Assist System) work. This is great for limiting the speed of younger riders, forcing yourself to pedal, or making the HeyBike Hybrid a non-stop speed machine.
Performance
I reviewed two e-bikes about three years ago. Stepping on the HeyBike Hybrid, the evolution in this category was obvious. I think these kinds of changes are most impressive: the kind you don’t need to be an expert to appreciate, the kind that slap you right in the face.
The first thing I noticed was the display. There’s a load of information right in front of your face: battery level (very important, obviously), speed, power usage, PAS level, odometer, and more. While it can be a little tough to read in bright conditions, the display has all the information you need for a safe, fun, surprise-free ride.
A short distance to the left are the bulk of the controls. There’s a lot going on, but HeyBike lays it out in a way that’s mostly intuitive. The most important controls as the “+” and “-” for controlling the level of the PAS – how much speed the motor adds to your pedaling. Turn signals and the horn are marked and fairly obvious.
The only control that’s a bit confusing – but really useful – is the Walk Assist Mode. This is represented by the foot (not the clearest foot icon, in my opinion) and is controlled by holding the “-” symbol. When you do this, the HeyBike Hybrid motors along at a steady walking pace, roughly 3 MPH, ideal for moving through crowded areas.
The quality of the ride was the next big upgrade I noticed. The HeyBike Hybrid is a big, heavy bike (69 pounds, much of that battery), and it rides like a luxury car. The bike’s geometry puts you in a comfortable, upright posture on a heavily padded seat. There’s 100 mm of front suspension travel that takes the bounce out of most curbs and cracks. The Shimano Altus 8 speed drivetrain is smooth, and the Tektro hydraulic brakes can reel the Hybrid in, even when cruising at the top speed of 28 MPH.
When it comes to taking the HeyBike Hybrid to the course, you will need to make an addition to the rack. I suggest the Divnick E-Bike Golf Bag Carrier [review HERE] which can hold most bags easily. When you stand the bike up to ride, the bag gets out of the way. When you stop and lean the bike to the side, the bag carrier acts as a kickstand. The large tires of the Hybrid allow it to trek through fairway and rough without any negative effect on the course – it’s many times lighter than a traditional cart.
What separates the HeyBike Hybrid from many other e-bikes is its range: HeyBike claims it can go up to 100 miles on a single charge. That’s a bit ambitious – it assumes a 155 pound rider using PAS 1 (the lowest level of pedal assist) – but even if you assume only half of that, it’s a lot of range. I could ride to my local course, play a round, and come home at least three times before needing to recharge. The Hybrid is also rated IPX5 waterproof (resistant to low pressure water jets) for the bike and IPX6 (resistant to high pressure water jets) for the electronics so you don’t need to worry about babying it in the rain. [See Price / Buy]
Value
The HeyBike Hybrid retails for $1,699 and is available in Black, Ruby Red (seen here), and Emerald Green.
As I’ve said in all my e-bike reviews, if you’re thinking about buying an e-bike strictly for golf and evaluating dollar-for-dollar value, it’s not a good idea. However, if you want an e-bike for recreational, errands, or commuting, taking it out to golf is a nice value add. Comparing the HeyBike Hybrid to other e-bikes, this is a premium offering, but the range and top shelf riding experience make it a good value in my eyes. [See Price / Buy]
Conclusion
Riding the HeyBike Hybrid felt like hitting a modern driver after gaming something from the 1990s. This is the most fun, refined e-bike I’ve ridden, and it’s quickly become my preferred method of transportation to the course and anywhere else. With its extensive range – and, should it be absolutely necessary, the ability to use my own legs – the list of places I’m taking this just keeps growing. [See Price / Buy]
The HeyBike Hybrid delivers a fun riding experience on any surface. Very easy to use and customize. Tremendous range - as much as 100 miles!
He founded Plugged In Golf in 2013 with the goal of helping all golfers play better and enjoy the game more.
Matt lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two daughters.
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