Exceeded my high expectations
(side note - AMZ rejected my review. I violated their policy by using my smiling face. Oops? No. Hopefully that does not happen here. I have owned the M3 for 6 weeks now). I bought the Sohamo M3 ebike because I needed a monster bike to get me to & from my new job - which is 10 miles each way. I live in the Midwest along the Mississippi River, so winter often is six months long. The M3 is a BEAST! Totally sturdy (85 lbs) and reliable as can be. People think I look like a cop, which doesn't break my heart because drivers are nuts! The M3's powerful lights are integrated into a smooth operating system that is easy to use. It's a sharp looking bike and I'll admit - I look happy & feel happy as I ride with confidence. For the 20ah upgraded battery that I bought and Highly recommend, typically I ride in 3-4 PAS mode, which is plenty fast for me; often a steady 15-32 mph for 55 miles (or 45 using lights). I rarely utilize the battery all the way, so to speak but when I do, it takes 9-10 hours to fully charge, and they advise to Not overchage. Since my commute is 20 miles roundtrip daily, I charge the battery each night at bedtime. I always wake up for a bathroom break, and the charger turns to a green light after 4-6 hours, on average. I feel better going to work on a full charge, because stuff happens. This bike was worth every penny and has been a life-changing purchase for me, as I have neither driven nor had a bike in 15 years (seriously). Assembly is generally a complicated task for me.....so I called a puzzle master with a PhD for help & she figured it out in 2 hours, slightly miffed. One of the screws or parts in the middle section really gave her heck, but assembling the M3 or any bike is impossible for me without assistance. Just saying - phone a friend and feed them well. If you're looking for a bada-- bike with bang for your buck, get the M3 and upgrade it to the 20ah battery. I could not be more satisfied as a customer! Also, I highly recommend buying a premium bike lock, removing your battery after each use, get a lighted helmet and finally, a black XL bike cover. This is my top-of the-line Cadillac ebike, and I treasure it.