The Mokwheel Mesa Lite is a simple city commuter with a rear rack, fenders and lights built into the frame. I rode it for several weeks for my video review (0:04 to 0:10), and I came away calling it another excellent e-bike from Mokwheel, with a lot of high quality parts (0:59 to 1:03).
There’s one thing to know before you read further. Mokwheel no longer sells it. The affiliate link from my video description now redirects to Mokwheel’s city commuter collection, not a Mesa Lite page (checked Oct 27, 2026), so I can’t send you to buy one. Further down I point to bikes you can still get.
Everything I say about the ride comes from that video, with time stamps so you can watch each part yourself. Specs I didn’t measure come from Mokwheel’s Mesa Lite page as archived on Mar 4, 2024, because the live page is gone.
A first e-bike that just works
I said it’s a really simple bike, so if it’s your first one, it’s super easy to hop on and get going (4:26 to 4:39). When I filmed it, Mokwheel’s site had it at $999, and I said that gets you a ton of e-bike for the money and that you’d be hard pressed to find a better deal (4:39 to 4:58).
It also fit me. I’m about 6’1”, and it was comfortable for me to ride (1:33 to 1:38). Mokwheel’s archived page lists a rider height range of 5’6” to 6’6”.
Built for the commute
If you plan on commuting to work, you can strap your bag onto it, or strap a basket on and throw your bag inside, and that makes the bike so much more useful (1:08 to 1:24). Mokwheel’s archived page rates the payload at 350 lb.
Front and rear fenders come with it, so if the weather turns, you can throw on a jacket and keep riding (1:24 to 1:33). For safety, the headlight and tail light are both built into the frame, and I liked that (1:03 to 1:08, 3:42 to 3:46).
Controls and the display
The left side has the front brake. These are not hydraulic brakes (1:46 to 1:52). The thumb throttle sits there too, and it works from zero, like every other Mokwheel I’ve tested, as long as you’re in pedal assist level 1 or higher (1:52 to 2:01).
The display is full color. You get a light button, up and down arrows for pedal assist, and a lot of information, including trip data. When you use the motor, an orange bar climbs and turns red as you reach full speed (2:01 to 2:25). The grips are the same on both sides, a standard synthetic leather style (2:25 to 2:36).
The right side has the rear brake and the shifter, and that shifter is the one I liked more than any other I’d used on an e-bike. You work it with your thumb and index finger, and it’s very straightforward and really easy to use (2:36 to 2:50). There’s a single gear up front and seven in the rear, with a crankset and shifter that are standard on most e-bikes today (3:53 to 4:03). The seat is Mokwheel’s standard seat, and it’s as comfortable as the others I’ve ridden (3:46 to 3:53).
No suspension, and you’ll feel it on gravel
You get no shock absorption at all on the Mesa Lite (2:50 to 2:52). If you won’t be on a paved path, I said you could add a suspension seatpost (2:52 to 3:01).
On gravel you’ll definitely feel some of the bumps. The wider tires take enough of the edge off for a light gravel trail like the one in the video (4:03 to 4:16). Mokwheel lists them as 27.5 by 2.4 inch tires. On asphalt or concrete I found it plenty comfortable, even for a longer commute to the office (4:16 to 4:25).
Only 350W
The Mesa Lite ships as a Class 2 bike, but it only has a 350W motor. Most bikes this size, like the Aventon Level.2, ship with a 500W rear hub, and the Level gives you an integrated rear rack too (3:26 to 3:42). Mokwheel’s archived page lists a 36V 14.7Ah LG battery, a rated range of 40 to 50 miles and a weight of 51 lb. I didn’t test range or weigh it.
Here is where my video and Mokwheel’s page don’t agree. I said it ships as Class 2 (3:26 to 3:28), which caps assisted speed at 20 mph. Mokwheel’s archived page lists pedal assist speeds of 10, 15, 20, 25 and 28 mph across levels 1 to 5, and 28 mph is a Class 3 speed. I didn’t measure top speed, so I can’t tell you which setting your bike would ship with.
The battery look
My one styling complaint is the battery. I wish it were integrated a little better. Some companies paint the battery face plate to match the frame, but here it’s a huge black block against the mossy green paint, which I otherwise really like (3:01 to 3:26).
What I didn’t test
I didn’t run a range test, a top speed test or a braking test, and I didn’t weigh the bike. I didn’t ride it with the rack loaded. The range, weight, payload and speed figures are Mokwheel’s.
Where Mokwheel’s page conflicts with my bike
The archived page contradicts itself. One spec block lists hydraulic brakes and a 110mm fork. Another lists mechanical disc brakes and no suspension. The bike I rode had brakes I said were not hydraulic (1:49 to 1:52) and no suspension (2:50 to 2:52), so that’s what this page uses.
How it compares with bikes I’ve filmed
Beyond the Level comparison in the video, the Aventon Level.2 has a 500W motor and a 65mm fork with lockout per Aventon, so it brings the power and suspension the Mesa Lite lacks. It also cost more: $1,949 when I filmed it.
Closer to the Mesa Lite is the Eahora XC100, another 350W bike, which listed for $999 when I checked on Oct 24, 2026, though its store was offline when I rechecked. The Aventon Soltera.2 is another 350W commuter I’ve filmed.
What to buy instead
Since the Mesa Lite is gone, the closest Mokwheel I’ve filmed that you can still buy is the Mokwheel Asphalt. As of Oct 27, 2026, mokwheel.com lists the Asphalt at $1,499.99 and the Asphalt ST at $1,599.99, both in stock. That’s more than the Mesa Lite cost, so read that review before you decide. Mokwheel’s city commuter collection also has the Flint and Tarmac, which I haven’t ridden.
FAQ
Does the Mesa Lite have suspension?
No. I said you could add a suspension seatpost (2:50 to 3:01).
Does the throttle work from a stop?
Yes, as long as you’re in pedal assist level 1 or higher (1:52 to 2:01).
Can I still buy one?
Not from Mokwheel. Its Mesa Lite link redirects to the city commuter collection (Oct 27, 2026).
Pros and cons
Pros: rack and both fenders included; head and tail lights built into the frame; a full color display with trip info; a thumb and index finger shifter that’s easy to use; a throttle that works from zero; a good fit for a 6’1” rider.
Cons: no suspension; only 350W; brakes aren’t hydraulic; the battery isn’t color matched; no longer sold.
Price
I filmed it when Mokwheel’s site had it at $999 (4:39 to 4:48). My video description listed $899, and Mokwheel’s archived page from March 2024 showed $899 on sale, down from $1,299. As of Oct 27, 2026, Mokwheel no longer sells it. The code in my video description expired on Feb 10, 2024.
For more options, see my best commuter e-bike guide and my Mokwheel Scoria review.
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