Delfast TOP 3.0 Review - $6.6k

Published 2021-05-06
The TOP 3.0 is a dirt bike styled electric bike from Delfast, available in three colors with an excellent warranty, capable of high speeds on throttle only or pedal assist using the Gates Carbon Belt drivetrain. Immense amounts of power and speed with a 3,000 watt rear hub motor and almost 3.5 kilowatt-hours of capacity for the internally mounted battery, regenerative braking increases stopping power and effective range. Premium DNM suspension is fully adjustable and feels like riding on a cloud, powerful hydraulic disc brakes including a twin-rotor linked front setup, fully equipped with integrated lights, turn signals, mirrors, a horn and anti-theft sensors. Only available in one size with an intimidating weight of 154 pounds, the battery is difficult and time-consuming to remove, the front fender collides with front brake cabling and charge port, high power limits safe and legal riding options.

This in-depth review was not sponsored by Delfast or any other company, but I would like to thank Delfast for providing me with a test bike for this review.

Rider stats:
Height: 6ft 3in (191cm)
Weight: 190lbs (86kg)
Inseam: 34in (86cm)
Reach/Wingspan: 80in (203cm)

0:00 Introduction
2:30 Motor power, speed & assist settings
4:35 Included & optional accessories
6:40 Assembly details
9:50 Hydraulic & regenerative brakes
11:26 Charger & charge port location
13:48 Gates Carbon Belt drivetrain
15:02 Pedal assist details, Use case thoughts
16:20 Saddle
17:23 Control system, Anti-theft system
20:34 Display closeup
22:24 Ride test: pedal assist on paved streets
26:28: Ride test: Class 2 throttle on dirt trails
28:30 Ride test: Unlocked throttle on dirt trails
32:50 Ride test: High speed on paved streets
35:43 Experimenting with pedal assist settings
39:14 Outro

Full review with specs and comparison tool: electricbikereview.com/delfast/top-3.0/

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