Hiboy P6
A hard-tail fat-tire e-bike with a 750W Bafang hub, 26 x 4 tires, a 9-speed drivetrain and a battery in the frame. Ben’s read: simple, low-cost to own and more capable than a $1,000 bike has any right to be.
Watch the Review
Full Video Review
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Ben also reviewed Hiboy’s full-suspension EX11.
From the Review
Out on the Road
Frames from Ben's video
Up Close
Detail Gallery
Shot in Ben's studio and on the road
Make It Yours
The Colour
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The Engineering
What Makes The Hiboy P6 Tick
Motor & Battery
Bafang 750W hub, 48V in the frame
Bafang 750W hub
Ben could not find a torque figure and guesses about 80 Nm from how it climbs and holds speed.
Battery in the frame
A 48V pack with a button that shows the charge in blue. Hiboy now lists 48V 11.6Ah, where Ben’s bike was 13Ah.
Throttle and pedal assist
The throttle ignores the assist level. Ben says power from pedalling is smooth and arrives about half a second after you start.
Frame & Suspension
Hard tail, 80 to 100 mm fork
Hard tail
“Bomb-proof” and nothing to maintain at the back. Ben says to let a few PSI out of the 4-inch tires for comfort.
Suspension fork
Compression, lockout and preload, which Ben says is all you need to take the edge off bumps.
Short, adjustable cockpit
Ben flipped the stem to put the bars higher and says there is plenty of adjustment in the steerer.
Brakes & Tires
Cable disc brakes, 180 mm, Chaoyang 26 x 4
Cable-actuated discs
180 mm rotors. Ben gives the feel 5 out of 10, but they stopped him with about 5 ft to spare from roughly 26 mph.
Chaoyang off-road tires
Super grippy on pavement and sand. Ben says deflate a little for comfort.
No fenders in the box
Ben did not receive fenders with his bike and could not tell from the site whether there is an option.
Find Your Fit
Size & Fittings
Ben, 5'9", on the P6 from the review
Will It Fit You?
- Weight65 lb (Hiboy)
- Max load265 lb
- Rider height5'3" to 6'4" (Hiboy)
- Seat height33.1 to 41.3 in
- Ben, 5'9"Flat-footed with the seat all the way down
- Wheels26 x 4.0 in
Ben, at 5'9", can touch the ground flat-footed with the seat at its lowest and finds the frame dimensions perfect.
Plan Your Ride
Your Range, Not Mine
Brand range figures come from a light rider on flat ground in perfect weather. Set it up the way you actually ride and you get the window to plan a trip inside.
The Numbers
Full Specifications
Source: hiboy.com→⚡ E-System
🚦 Performance
🔧 Chassis & Brakes
✨ Weight & Box
The Bike Cave Verdict
Ben’s Take
I am very impressed at how this $1,000 fat tire e-bike is performing today.
As far as comfort goes, I’d give this bike an 8 out of 10. It’s not perfect, but there is a ton of adjustability.
The P6 is for someone that wants a low-cost bike. And I mean that in two ways: it’s low cost to entry, low cost to own.
Ben did not give this bike a Cave Score in the review, so there is no number here.
What I liked
- Not speed-limited: 35 mph downhill and 27.7 mph unlocked on the GPS
- Strong enough for a 15% hill at 12 to 14 mph
- Smooth pedal assist and a 9-speed drivetrain that is easy to pedal
- Very little to maintain: no rear shock, no hydraulic fluid
- Comfortable saddle and a short, adjustable cockpit
- Grippy tires on pavement and sand
What to know
- Cable-actuated brakes: Ben gives the feel 5 out of 10
- No fenders came with Ben’s bike
- Nothing high-end: monochrome display, no hydraulic brakes, no rear suspension
- About half a second of delay on the throttle and when pedalling
- Battery is now listed at 11.6Ah, smaller than Ben’s 13Ah bike
- Ben did not test range
Frequently asked questions
How fast is the Hiboy P6?
Hiboy claims 28 mph. Ben saw 27.7 mph on his GPS once the bike was unlocked, 35 mph going downhill, and 31.7 mph while pedalling in assist 5.
How well does the Hiboy P6 climb hills?
On a 15% hill Ben started at 20 mph and settled at about 12 to 14 mph, throttle only.
Does the P6 have hydraulic brakes?
No. The P6 has cable-actuated disc brakes with 180 mm rotors. Ben says they work, and stopped him inside the marker from roughly 26 mph, but do not feel premium.
What battery does the P6 have?
Hiboy’s site now lists 48V 11.6Ah (557 Wh) and a claimed range of up to 62 miles. Ben’s bike showed 48V 13Ah and he did not run a range test.
What size rider fits the P6?
Hiboy says 5'3" to 6'4" and a 265 lb maximum load. At 5'9" Ben touched the ground flat-footed with the seat at its lowest.
Is there a discount code for Hiboy?
Yes. Use code drb5 at checkout through our Hiboy link.