At a glance
The TST Buddy Pro is a commuter electric bike listed at $899. Manufacturer specs put it at 750W of rated motor power, a 720Wh battery, a claimed 60 mile range, and a 28 mph top speed, at 72 lbs.
Next to the 46 other electric bikes in its price band ($674–$1,124), its strongest numbers are charge time (3 h vs 4.9 h avg) and payload capacity (450 lbs vs 368 lbs avg). The tradeoffs are included features (5 features vs 7 features avg) and claimed range (60 mi vs 66 mi avg). Beyond the headline numbers it brings a front suspension, 20" wheels setup for ride comfort.
Spec-based analysis, computed from manufacturer-published numbers and compared against 46 similar electric bikes by price. No hands-on testing yet.
Strengths & weaknesses
Designed for: Urban CommutingStrengths
3 h vs 4.9 h avg
450 lbs vs 368 lbs avg
Front suspension, 20" wheels
Weaknesses
5 features vs 7 features avg
60 mi vs 66 mi avg
Compared with 46 similarly priced models ($674–$1,124), from manufacturer specs.
Performance Overview
Category scores out of 100 from manufacturer specs, with the median of 46 similarly priced e-bikes ($674–$1,124) for context
Scores out of 100. The gray tick marks the median of similarly priced e-bikes.
How to read this: each spoke is a category score out of 100, computed from manufacturer specs on fixed scales. Every vehicle is measured on the same scales, so scores don't shift as our database grows. Further from the center is better. The gray line shows the median score of similarly priced e-bikes for context.
Full Specifications
TST Buddy Pro
Powertrain
- Motor Type
- Geared Hub
- Motor Brand
- Bafang
- Nominal Power
- 750 W
- Peak Power
- 1000 W
- Assist Levels
- 5
Battery & Range
- Capacity
- 720 Wh
- Amp-Hours
- 15 Ah
- Voltage
- 48 V
- Claimed Range
- 60 mi96.6 km
- Charge Time
- 3-4 h
- Removable Battery
- Battery Position
- In Frame
Build Quality
- Front Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
- Rear Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
- Front Rotor
- 180 mm
- Rear Rotor
- 180 mm
- Gears
- 7
- Drive System
- Chain
- Gearing
- Derailleur
- Shifter
- Shimano 7 Speed
- Puncture Protection
Ride Comfort
- Front Suspension
- Hydraulic Coil
- Front Travel
- 80 mm
Utility
- Weight
- 71.9 lbs32.6 kg
- Max Load
- 450 lbs204.1 kg
- Rear Rack
- Fenders
- Lights
- Warranty
- 24 mo
Classification
- Category
- Commuter
- Top Assist Speed
- 28 mph45.1 km/h
Wheels & Tires
- Wheel Size
- 20"
- Tire Size
- 20x4.0
- Tire Category
- Fat
Frame & Geometry
- Frame Style
- Folding
- Min Seat Height
- 23.3"59.2 cm
- Max Seat Height
- 27.8"70.6 cm
- Overall Length
- 68.3"173.5 cm
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