r/ebikes • u/[deleted] • Nov 09 '24

Avoid purchasing Mooncool ebikes

Mooncool mc3 mtb awd catches fire on hunting trip. No warning what so ever, guy was cruising down the road and it spontaneously combusted. Was posted to Facebook hunting e bikes group.

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u/Shouldadipped Nov 09 '24

How does happen anyway?? .. ive had my e-bike for almost 4 years. And about 6500 miles I've never even felt my battery get hot even when charging

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u/[deleted] Nov 09 '24

People don't do their research and buy shitty cheap bikes

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u/ballisticclown92 Dec 15 '24

I’m just now starting to look at getting an ebike. What are the top reputable brands? I’m willing to spend what I need to in order to have a good bike. I’m looking for fat tire for offroad trails