I purchased a Riding Times electric…
I purchased a Riding Times electric bike in December 2025, and unfortunately my experience with both the product and the company has been extremely disappointing. The bike became completely inoperable by April 2026, only a few months after purchase and still under warranty. I provided Riding Times with detailed photos and videos, and their team initially suggested the issue might be related to the clutch or motor.
Because of the conflicting information, I paid an additional $300 for a professional mechanic to diagnose the problem. The mechanic determined that the clutch was not the issue, meaning the company’s initial troubleshooting led to unnecessary expenses on my part.
Riding Times acknowledged the bike needed a new motor, but the replacement has been continuously delayed with no timeline, no order confirmation, and no clear communication. The bike has now been out of service for more than 60 days, and the company has only responded with apologies instead of solutions. Despite requesting either a refund or timely replacement, I still have no functioning bike and no meaningful updates.
Overall, my experience has involved poor product reliability, long delays, out‑of‑pocket costs, and a lack of accountability from Riding Times. I hope others considering this purchase are aware of the difficulties I’ve encountered.
30 June 2026
Unprompted review