Should you buy one?
Buy the Roadster 73 if you want a moped-style e-bike you’ll ride on the throttle, with fat tires, front and rear shocks, a plush moped seat and real range. I tested it for several weeks. At the $1,399 it was listed for when I reviewed it, I called it a steal (8:41), and I said that if I were buying a moped-style e-bike under $2,000, this is the one I’d pick (9:05). As of Oct 23, 2026, Fahrbike lists it at $899 on sale.
Skip it if you’re tall and want to pedal. At about 6’1” and 200 lbs, I found pedaling almost comical (1:49 to 1:56). The seat doesn’t go high enough for my legs.
Check your bike on arrival. On mine, the chain rubbed the rear tire in two of the gears (6:34 to 7:12), and the tail light wiring arrived frayed (7:27).
See the Roadster 73 at Fahrbike ($899 sale price as of Oct 23, 2026; Fahrbike says the green model I tested is out of stock)
Who it’s for
- Riders who want moped style and comfort at a low price
- Throttle commuters and grocery runners (2:48)
- Shorter riders, who may also find it comfortable to pedal (2:04)
- Anyone who wants full suspension on a budget
Who should look elsewhere
- Tall riders who want to pedal (1:49)
- Anyone who wants an e-bike for exercise (8:27)
- Riders who need to lift the bike. Fahrbike lists 83 lbs.
- Anyone who needs a bigger battery than 15Ah. Fahrbike also sells a Roadster73 Plus with a 20Ah battery, which I haven’t tested.
Assembly
Unboxing was simple, like most e-bikes I put together. You put on the front wheel, maybe a couple of fenders and the front headlight, and adjust the handlebars. Everything else comes put together (0:32 to 0:46).
Controls
On the left are really comfortable grips, the throttle and the front brake. The throttle works from zero, and you can go up to pedal assist 5. Holding the up button turns on the headlight (0:48 to 1:20).
On the right are a bell, the shifter and the rear brake. You shift with your index finger and thumb, and it’s comfortable. The grips are very comfortable, especially on long rides.
Ride comfort
The handlebars are set up high, which makes it comfortable. The oversized shocks in front and rear give an almost surfboard-esque ride, and they look like they’re built for a moped, which is clearly the style Fahrbike is going for (1:23 to 1:46).
The oversized seat is so nice compared to a typical bicycle seat: plush but still firm. It’s like riding a moped or motorcycle (6:08 to 6:32). Leaning into turns, you can sway back and forth, and it feels well engineered (4:12 to 4:56).
Pedaling
This is the big limitation. At about 6’1” and 200 lb, I found pedaling almost comical. Watching the video back, I’m barely getting any leg extension. It’s not built for someone my height. If you’re shorter, the seat height might work for you. I’d like to see the seat go up about six to seven inches (1:49 to 3:12).
If you buy this moped-style bike, you’re probably using the throttle. With my feet on the pedals and the throttle, it’s very comfortable. Just know that if the battery died and you had to pedal a long way, it would be extremely uncomfortable for someone my size. I’m willing to give that up because it feels and rides so much like a moped (3:21 to 3:44).
Battery and range
It uses Samsung cells. At about 200 lb, in winter, when you’d expect less range, I still got 42 miles (3:44 to 4:02).
What I measured on camera: 42 miles in my range test, in winter, at about 200 lb (video, 4:01).
Charging is simple: plug the included charger into the wall and the bike. I said it charges in a few hours (8:01 to 8:15); Fahrbike lists 6 to 10 hours. Keep it charged, because pedaling it is uncomfortable. Don’t buy this expecting exercise. It’s too much fun on the throttle (8:18 to 8:31).
Brakes
I tested the brakes after a few minutes at full throttle. At about 200 lb, the dual disc brakes, one front and one rear, had plenty of power to stop this oversized fat tire bike (5:11 to 5:33).
Lights and safety
There’s an integrated headlight with a halo-style ring and an integrated tail light. You can see the headlight lit in daylight, so drivers can see you (5:38 to 6:05).
Two flaws
The chain. Depending on the gear, the chain sits very close to the rear tire, and in two of the gears it rubs (6:34 to 7:12). It needs an adjustment.
The tail light wiring. On the bike I received, the wiring at the tail light had frayed wires where they go into the positive and negative terminals. I think that’s a manufacturing or shipping issue that probably won’t happen on yours, but that’s how mine arrived (7:17 to 7:57).
What the specs mean on the road
750W geared hub, 80 Nm. Easy throttle starts from a stop, even for a 200 lb rider (4:13).
Dual oversized shocks. Front and rear suspension soak up bumps, which is why the ride feels so smooth on roads and trails (1:35).
48V 15Ah Samsung cells. I got 42 miles in cold weather (4:02).
Hydraulic discs, 180 mm rotors. Plenty to stop an 83 lb bike and a 200 lb rider at full throttle (5:11).
How it compares
| Fahrbike Roadster 73 | Actbest Super X | Bee Cool Pathfinder | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motor (W) | 750 | 1,500 peak | 750 (1,100 peak) |
| Torque (Nm) | 80 | not listed | 92 |
| Battery | 48V 15Ah | 48V 15.6Ah | 48V 20Ah |
| Rated range (mi) | 35-60 | 45-70 | 82 (pedal assist) |
| Tires (in) | 20 x 4 | 20 x 4 | 26 x 4 |
| Rear gears | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| Weight (lbs) | 83 | 84.9 | not listed |
| Max load (lbs) | 330 | 330-360 | 350 |
| Price | $899 sale (Oct 23, 2026) | $799 (Apr 2025 sale) | $1,399, sold out (Oct 22, 2026) |
Sources: Fahrbike’s product page (Oct 23, 2026); my Actbest Super X review and Bee Cool Pathfinder review. “Not listed” means that page doesn’t give the number.
The Actbest Super X is the closest match. It’s the same moped style with a fixed seat that’s also hard on tall riders, and its last price I have is a sale from April 2025. The Bee Cool Pathfinder is a regular fat tire bike, not a moped, so it pedals more normally, and it has a bigger battery. If you want the moped look and ride, the Roadster 73 and Super X are the two to weigh.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Smooth, almost surfboard-like ride from the oversized shocks (1:35)
- Plush, firm moped seat (6:13)
- Comfortable grips and high handlebars (0:48, 1:23)
- 42 miles of range in winter at about 200 lb (4:02)
- Easy throttle starts from a stop (4:13)
- Hydraulic disc brakes with plenty of stopping power (5:11)
- Integrated halo LED headlight, visible in daylight, and an integrated tail light (5:43)
- Index finger and thumb shifter (1:10)
- Rear rack (6:25)
- $1,399 when I reviewed it, $899 on sale now
Cons
- Uncomfortable to pedal for tall riders; the seat doesn’t go high enough (1:49)
- Chain rubs the rear tire in two gears on my bike (6:34)
- Frayed tail light wiring on the bike I received (7:27)
- Fahrbike lists 83 lbs
FAQ
Can a tall rider pedal the Roadster 73?
Not comfortably. At 6’1” I barely got any leg extension (3:07). I’d like the seat to go up six to seven inches (2:13).
How far does it go on a charge?
I got 42 miles at about 200 lbs in winter (4:02). Fahrbike rates it at 35 to 60 miles.
Does the throttle work from a stop?
Yes. It works from zero (0:57).
Does it have lights?
Yes. There’s an integrated halo LED headlight and an integrated tail light (5:43).
How fast does it go?
Fahrbike lists 15.5 to 28 mph, adjustable across Class 1 to 3. See my Class 2 vs Class 3 guide for what that means where you ride.
What should I check when it arrives?
Check the chain clearance to the rear tire in the top gears, and the tail light wiring. Both were problems on mine (6:37, 7:27).
Price
It was listed at $1,399 on Fahrbike’s website when I reviewed it (8:41), and I couldn’t find another moped-style e-bike under $2,000 with these specs (9:05). As of Oct 23, 2026, Fahrbike lists it at $899 on sale, regular $1,799, and says the green model is out of stock. I tested dark green; there was also a blue (9:19).
Check the Roadster 73 at Fahrbike
Related reviews and guides
- Actbest Super X review
- Bee Cool Pathfinder review
- Kingbull Literider review
- Best fat tire e-bikes
- Class 2 vs Class 3 e-bikes
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