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And though it only has a one-sided kickstand as opposed to a scooter-style underframe stand, the bike\u2019s aforementioned short wheelbase means it never felt unstable when I hopped off and kicked the stand down. It also comes with a nifty little setting that\u2019ll give you a little extra boost while walking the bike. Again, if you\u2019re pushing a ~50-pound bike uphill, you might need some extra oomph.<\/p>\n
Other than the ultra-cool, deep-red-logo-on-flat-metallic paint job, the real showstopper on the Mustang is its control system, which features a stunning, full-color LCD display that shows in real time your speed, remaining battery, pedal assist level, odometer, and how much of the motor\u2019s available 750 watts are being used at any given moment.<\/p>\n
Remember those 86 miles I mentioned before? The ones you can reportedly get on a single charge? Well, that\u2019s probably only if you live in a flat area and keep your Mustang on the lowest power setting. The product page on GoTrax\u2019s website<\/a> has a handy little chart that tells you about how far each mode is estimated to get you on a full charge.<\/p>\n But here in Chapel Hill (which, rest assured, is aptly named), I got closer to 28 miles on a single charge, constantly switching back and forth between all five power modes plus an often-wide-open throttle. Granted, 28 miles is not bad, especially if, like me, you use your e-bike to commute just a few miles to and from work or school.<\/p>\n While there are mounts on the downtube for a decent-sized (and innovative-ly positioned) basket, there don\u2019t appear to be many other mounts for front- or rear-rack options, panniers, or additional seating. It all gives the sense that the Mustang, like those dirt bikes of 1980s yore, is really only meant to be ridden by one person at a time. If you\u2019re in search of a family hauler<\/a> or something more adept at replacing your car for everyday errands, the Mustang probably isn\u2019t the bike. Rather, it seems to be built almost exclusively for zipping from Point A to Point B and back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n