Should you buy one?
If this is your first e-bike and you don’t want to spend a lot, the Hiland Sabo 2.0 was a great starter pick at $900. I love the styling. The frame is lightweight with an integrated battery, the seat is surprisingly plush, there’s a front fork, and the throttle works from zero.
You can tell Hiland used some cheap parts to hit that price. The grips feel cheap and the headlight is a battery-powered light you strap on yourself. The 350W motor will help you up a hill, but you’re going to pedal.
Buying note: I reviewed this bike in November 2022. Amazon has since removed the listing, and Hiland’s own Sabo page no longer loads as of Oct 22, 2026. I couldn’t find a current official price or spec page. If you find one, compare it against the newer bikes below.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Low price for a first e-bike
- Styling I really like
- Lightweight frame with an integrated battery
- Throttle that works from zero
- Five pedal assist levels
- Name-brand shifter with 7 gears
- Really plush seat
- Front fork suspension
- Tires handled sidewalk, gravel and grass
- Rides like a regular bike
Cons
- Hand grips feel cheap
- Headlight is battery-operated and straps on, not wired in
- Seat is a little narrow
- 350W motor needs you to pedal up hills
- Feels more like a Walmart bike than an REI bike
- Listing removed and no current official spec page
Styling and frame
I love the styling. The frame is very lightweight, with the battery integrated into it.
I can tell Hiland used some cheap parts, and I’ll go over those. For the price, though, you kind of get what you pay for.
Controls
On the left side you have your front brake and a throttle that works from zero, which I like to see. You can set pedal assist up to level five.
On the right side you get a hand grip and a name-brand shifter, which most e-bike companies are putting on their bikes. These hand grips feel really cheap to me. If you care that much about grips, just upgrade them. It’s an easy swap.
The headlight
There is a front headlight, but it’s battery-operated. It doesn’t connect to the bike’s battery. It comes in the box, and you simply strap it on. It’s better than nothing, I guess, but not ideal. If you plan to ride at night, I’d budget for a better light.
Seat and suspension
This seat is really plush. It’s a little narrower than what I’m used to, but it’s still very comfortable in terms of ride quality, which I wasn’t expecting at this price.
There’s a front fork suspension. It was really helpful getting on and off sidewalks, and I didn’t feel like it was lacking in any regard.
Motor and gears
You get one gear in the front and seven in the rear, driven by a 350W rear hub motor.
This is not going to take you straight up a hill without pedaling, but it will help you pedal up a hill. For me, at about 200 lbs, that’s plenty. When I get on a bike, I expect to pedal a little.
How it rides
I was really pleasantly surprised. It rode just like I expected, which is like a regular bike.
I’ll be honest about the feel. This isn’t like hopping on a bike from REI. It’s more like a bike you’d hop on from Walmart. But look at what you’re paying. As I put it in my video, instead of $9,000, it’s 900 bucks (2:45-2:51).
Tires
These tires aren’t the best, but they’re also not the worst. They did fine in my testing on the sidewalk and off the sidewalk on some gravel and some grass. In my video you can see the transition from sidewalk into grass, and it’s smooth.
Range
Hiland was claiming 30 to 50 miles, and I don’t doubt it. Of course, that depends on the temperature outside, how heavy the rider is and the incline.
What the specs mean on the road
350W rear hub. A modest motor. It helps you pedal up hills rather than taking you up on its own, which is what I found.
30-50 mile claim. Hiland didn’t publish a battery size I could find, so I can’t check that claim against the battery. Treat it as a best case.
1 x 7 gears. The low gears help on hills when the motor isn’t enough.
$900 in 2022. That price is why I compared it to a Walmart bike rather than an REI one.
How it compares
| Hiland Sabo 2.0 | Aventon Soltera (1st gen) | Ziprs F1 | EAHORA XC100 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motor (W) | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 |
| Pedal assist levels | 5 | 5 | Not listed | Not listed |
| Rear gears | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
| Front suspension | Yes | No | No | Not listed |
| Rated range (mi) | 50 | 41 | 45 | Not listed |
| Price, USD (Oct 22, 2026) | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
Source note: Hiland Sabo 2.0 figures are from my video, and its range is the top of Hiland’s claimed 30 to 50 miles. Soltera figures are from Aventon’s owner’s manual and my video (7 gears is the 7-speed model). Ziprs F1 and EAHORA XC100 figures are from my Ziprs F1 review and EAHORA XC100 review.
All four use a 350W motor. The Sabo 2.0 has a front fork, which helped on curbs. The Soltera and Ziprs F1 don’t. The first-gen Soltera and the Soltera 2 are the picks if you want integrated lights and a road-only commuter.
Who it’s for
You don’t want to spend a lot on your first e-bike, because you don’t know how much you’ll use it. At 900 bucks, that was a great price.
- First-time e-bike buyers
- Commuters on a budget
- Riders who want fitness with some help
- Riders on mixed surfaces like sidewalk, light gravel and grass
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants a bike that climbs hills without pedaling
- Night riders who want wired-in lights
- Shoppers who want premium parts. This rides like a Walmart bike, not an REI bike.
- Anyone who needs a current price and warranty from an official listing. My e-bikes under $2,000 list has bikes you can still buy.
FAQ
Does the Hiland Sabo 2.0 throttle work from zero?
Yes. The throttle works from zero, which I like to see.
Can it climb hills?
It’ll help you pedal up a hill, but it won’t take you straight up without pedaling. At about 200 lbs, I found that plenty.
How far does it go?
Hiland claimed 30 to 50 miles. It depends on temperature, rider weight and incline.
Can I ride it on gravel or grass?
The tires did fine in my testing on sidewalk, some gravel and some grass.
Does it have lights?
It comes with a battery-operated headlight that you strap on. It doesn’t connect to the bike’s battery.
Is it still sold?
Amazon removed the listing and Hiland’s Sabo page no longer loads as of Oct 22, 2026.
Price
As of Oct 22, 2026, I can’t find a current official price. When I reviewed it in November 2022, the Hiland Sabo 2.0 was $900.
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