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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All Comments (21)
  • Thank you for mentioning the height problem. Almost no e-bike reviews or e-bike sales material mentions comfortable rider size, for any bike, not just Delfast. Very Helpful
  • @yanaandyol3334
    Tyson, thank you and your team for the work done! This is by far the most informative review of Delfast, I do hope everyone finds it useful. Keep doing the great job!
  • @jake505710
    this is the best review on youtube....you should make it public. its unlisted and you cant find it on youtube
  • @tommyrox8789
    Good narrating I wanna see on this brand more by vlog by you and if they fix the quirks that you mentioned bro I agree and want to see you ride an improved bike before I consider buying thanks dude !
  • @marinekappa82
    Finally!! I've been waiting for this review. Thinking about getting one of these and I'm impressed.
  • I brought this E-Bike three weeks ago and I must say it's amazing. It's worth every penny. It's goes right alone with my GT Moch E Mustang. Great job on the review. 🔥🔥🔥💪
  • @Sirstep
    I don't know why this wasn't the first video result when I searched for this ebike. This was quite informative and helped me decide whether to purchase it way more than any other resource. Thank you!
  • When you had your camera on the kickstand while you were driving, the rattling correspondent perfectly with the kickstand shaking. The kickstand clearly was shaking in the video.
  • @gregoryhill7553
    Gr8 review, & finally someone with great camera skills that don't make me dizzy trying to follow lol. just saying!
  • My first E Bike build is based on these frames. Im not in the budget to buy this type of expensive frame but it gave me the right idea of type of frame to use in a NEXT Power Climber. The handling of speed is perfect and the 1 shock bike frames not the right frame for fast e bikes and should be obsolete of builds soon as more people will find out using 2 piece dual shock bike frames like Enduros the way to build and many brands cheap but limited of tire size of only fitting no more then 2 inch wide tires..
  • @ashpunting
    If your a shorter rider you can always cut the seat post I would love to add this bike to my collection 👍🏾😊
  • @OutlawFarmersRC
    This is a great review. There us a couple other companies that use this frame design. It's the components that very. This one seems to need a different sprocket for a better cadence.
  • @obeii1805
    Your review was the best I seen on a e-bike period. I want a faster e bike but I want versatility this bike has it as can go grocery shopping take my stuff to work all via a cargo attachment the sur Ron n onyx don’t have racking ability. But this Ike is 6 k to start.. any suggestions on a bike ?
  • @hd-vision7200
    Great video, which bike would you recommend for us tall guy that want a bike with the speed and range?
  • I love my bike lots of power pedal assistance very volatile and sometimes scary how it takes off when you don't expect it
  • @billpuhljr1073
    That is your kick stand bouncing making the rattle noise. Saw it in the video. Very nice E-Bike!
  • @aog8202
    Great video, it would be good to know of any cheaper competitors. I know of Surron, but they don’t have pedal assist.