Strengths & Weaknesses
Designed for: Urban CommutingStrengths
1000W vs 681W avg
4 h vs 4.7 h avg
400 lbs vs 362 lbs avg
8 features vs 7 features avg
Weaknesses
0.32 mph/lb vs 0.38 mph/lb avg
23 mph vs 27 mph avg
Compared with 54 similarly priced models ($719–$1,199), from manufacturer specs.
Performance Overview
Where it stands among 54 similarly priced e-bikes ($719–$1,199), from manufacturer specs. 50% is mid-pack.
How to read this
Each spoke shows where this vehicle ranks among similarly priced e-bikes: 73% means it beats 73% of them in that area. Rankings come from spec scores computed on fixed scales from manufacturer numbers (the small "spec" value, out of 100), so a high percentage means strong for the money, not perfect. The gray ring and ticks mark mid-pack.
At a Glance
The TST Surfer +Front Basket is a commuter electric bike listed at $959. Manufacturer specs put it at 1000W of rated motor power, a 720Wh battery, a claimed 65 mile range, and a 23 mph top speed, at 71 lbs.
Next to the 54 other electric bikes in its price band ($719–$1,199), its strongest numbers are motor power (1000W vs 681W avg), charge time (4 h vs 4.7 h avg), and payload capacity (400 lbs vs 362 lbs avg). The tradeoffs are speed for its weight (0.32 mph/lb vs 0.38 mph/lb avg) and top speed (23 mph vs 27 mph avg).
Full Specifications
TST Surfer +Front Basket
Powertrain
- Motor Type
- Hub Brushless
- Motor Brand
- SUTTO
- Nominal Power
- 1000 W
- Torque
- 70 Nm
- Assist Levels
- 5
- Throttle
Battery & Range
- Watt Hours
- 720 Wh
- Amp-Hours
- 15 Ah
- Voltage
- 48 V
- Claimed Range
- 65 mi104.6 km
- Charge Time
- 4-5 h
- Removable Battery
Components
- Front Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
- Rear Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
- Front Rotor
- 180 mm
- Rear Rotor
- 180 mm
- Gears
- 7
- Gearing
- Derailleur
- Shifter
- Shimano 7 Speed
- Puncture Protection
Ride Comfort
- Front Travel
- 80 mm
Utility
- Weight
- 71.3 lbs32.4 kg
- Max Load
- 400 lbs181.4 kg
- Rear Rack
- Front Rack
- Fenders
- Lights
- Display
- LCD
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth
- App Compatible
- Warranty
- 24 mo
Classification
- Category
- Commuter
- Top Assist Speed
- 23 mph37 km/h
Wheels & Tires
- Wheel Size
- 27.5"
- Tire Size
- 27.5x2.25
- Tire Category
- All Terrain
Frame & Geometry
- Frame Style
- Step Through
- Min Seat Height
- 30"76.2 cm
- Max Seat Height
- 39"99.1 cm
- Standover Height
- 30"76.2 cm
- Overall Length
- 72.1"183.1 cm
Rider Fit
Fits riders
5'1" – 6'4"155 – 193 cm
One frame size. Heights are the manufacturer's recommendation, not a hard limit.
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