This might just be a hunter’s dream bike
Let’s take a look at this Mullet style Cargo E-bike that could be great for getting groceries from either just down the street or from the back woods.
Pros
- Lot of options on motor/battery size
- Size of the rear rack
- Hit the claimed top speed in pedal assist 5
Cons
- Kick stand is massive allowing front tire to swing freely
- Love/hate the mullet tires (26″ & 20″)
- Overall size – long & heavy
- Long charge time
Cargo Capabilities
The Yoto Lion can haul up to 400 lbs. of groceries, game, or people! I did not fully load it down in my video, but this bike had no problems climbing up my 19% grade hill test. I’d say it’s got plenty of power in the 750 watt version.
Design and Comfort
The Yoto Lion is designed with a 26 inch wheel in the front and a 20 inch wheel in the back. The larger wheel up front helps with handling and rolling over obstacles on a trail while the smaller back wheel helps with the height at which you need to carry cargo and lowers the center of gravity. The lower center of gravity helps with stability.
The cockpit boasts a full color display, controls for the pedal assist levels, turn signals, a horn, and your throttle. The throttle is a twist throttle instead of the thumb throttle that you see on some e-bikes.
Motor Power
There are two different motor options when you order. You can get a 500 watt or a 750 watt motor. Both are rear hub motors. If you intend to use this as a flatland, short-distance grocery-getter, then the 500 watt motor might be sufficient, but this bike is heavy and can haul 400 lbs. So, for an extra $200, I recommend the larger motor which is what I tested. The 750 watt motor did great on my 19% hill climb test.
Lighting and Safety
The Yoto Lion has a head light and tail light wired in to the 48V system as well as turn signals. I also like that the pedal assist levels have speed limits programmed into them.
Brakes and Tires
Tires are 4 inches wide. Wheels are 26 inches up front and 20 inches in the rear, requiring two sizes of tubes.
The brakes are hydraulic and made by Simaers. I’ve had these brakes on other bikes. They work relatively well, but I cannot vouch for longevity as I’ve never done a long-term review.
Shimano Drivetrain
Shimano Tourney 7-speed drivetrain and rear derailleur. This is a name brand model that can be found in bike shops all over the country. Yoto included a chain tensioner which is great given how long the chain is on this longer cargo bike.
Battery and Options
Both the 500 watt and 750 watt versions come with a 20 Ah battery in the downtube and you can add an optional 10 Ah battery that goes behind the seat post. Now, if both batteries are drained it takes about 15 hours to fully charge both with the single 2.0 amp charger provided in the box.
Accessories
The Yoto Lion comes with a large rear seat pad and foot boards. Additional accessories include a front rack or basket, a rear basket, and kids seats.
Conclusion
This is a really big bike. It’s over 77″ long and it’s really heavy, but I think it has its niche. As I stated in my video review, this bike might be perfect for a back woods hunter or a suburban family trying to ditch a vehicle. This bike is well-suited to haul two kids with available accessories or up to 400 lbs. of whatever cargo you can throw at it. This is a whole lot of flexibility for the money.
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