Bee Cool Adventurer review

Should you buy one?

Buy the Bee Adventurer if you want a dual suspension fat tire e-bike with a throttle, a rear rack and a full set of safety lights for a lot less than most full-suspension bikes. I tested mine for several weeks on roads, paved trails and rough walking trails. It was one of the most comfortable rides I’d had at the time.

Skip it if you’re a heavier rider who wants to hit rooty trails hard, or if you need app control. At about 200 lbs I bottomed out the front fork a few times. There’s also no app, which the Aventon Aventure has.

As of Oct 22, 2026, Bee Cool lists the Adventurer at $1,099, and it’s in stock. That’s a lot less than the $1,700 it cost when I filmed. Heads up, though: the current page lists a bigger battery and more peak power than the bike I tested, so it isn’t exactly the same bike.

Check the Bee Adventurer at Bee Cool Bikes (this is the link from my video description; it isn’t an affiliate link)

Who it’s for

• Riders who mix road and trail. It’s a comfortable commuter during the week and can handle trails on the weekend.
• Comfort seekers. With front and rear suspension, 4-inch tires and a big cushioned seat, I said it felt like riding a surfboard on bumpy grass.
• Night and early-morning riders. You get a bright LED headlight, LED tail lights, turn signals and a horn.
• Bikepackers. With the rear rack, I’d love to load it with camping gear and ride 50 miles out to camp.
• Taller riders. I’m about 6’1”, and the frame fit me well. Bee Cool lists rider heights of 5’5” to 6’5”.

Who should look elsewhere

• Single-track riders. It’s 78 lbs. You can ride narrow trails, but it’s harder to navigate than my roughly 20 lb regular mountain bike.
• Heavy riders on rough trails. The front fork is the weak point.
• App fans. No app control.
• Anyone who needs to lift it. At almost 80 lbs, it’s a beast.

Specs: then and now

The current Bee Cool page lists different numbers than the bike I tested in 2021. Here are both, side by side. The 2021 column is what I said in my video, including the specs Bee Cool listed then. Bee Cool’s numbers come from its product page as of Oct 22, 2026.

How to read the conflicting rows:

• Peak power. In 2021 Bee Cool’s site said 1,000W peak. On my steepest climb I saw 850W. The page now says 1,200W.
• Range. In 2021 Bee Cool rated it for 45 miles on electric only; I got 32 on throttle only. The page now says 50 miles on throttle with a 21Ah battery, which I haven’t tested.

Design and controls

The dark green color reminded me of the Aventon Aventure I’d reviewed a few weeks earlier. It’s a good-looking bike.

On the right handlebar you have the rear brake, a half twist throttle and the shifter for the 7 rear gears. There’s a red button there too. With the red button out, the throttle doesn’t work, which I’m guessing is a safety feature.

The display shows everything you’d want, including the pedal assist level, which goes up to 5. You also get:

• A bright LED headlight
• LED tail lights
• Turn signals
• A horn

I wish more e-bike makers put this much into safety. Cars are the biggest danger to you on a bike, and being visible matters.

The pedals are metal and solid. Some makers skimp on pedals with plastic ones; Bee Cool didn’t.

Battery and range test

The battery is a big pack mounted to the frame. It locks with a key, and you can take it off and charge it inside.

At the time, the battery was rated for 45 miles on pure electric. I tested it from a full charge. I’m about 200 lbs, and my test route wasn’t flat. I got about 32 miles on throttle only, no pedaling at all. For a 78 lb bike with a 750 watt motor, I think that’s a good range.

Bee Cool’s current page lists a 48V 21Ah battery and says about 50 miles on throttle and 80+ miles with pedal assist. I haven’t tested the new battery, so I can’t confirm those numbers.

Suspension and comfort

This is a dual suspension bike: a fork in front and a shock in the rear. The seat also has little rubber grommets under it, plus thick cushioning. On paved trails it’s super smooth, and on grass you barely feel the bumps. It’s much smoother than the front-suspension-only e-bikes I’d tested.

The one real complaint is the front fork. On a more aggressive trail with lots of roots and large debris, I bottomed it out a few times. I think that’s because it’s a cheaper fork. This is supposed to be an off-road bike, so I wanted to see a more capable fork. If you’re lighter than me, or you mostly ride on the road, you probably won’t have this issue.

Bee Cool’s current page lists a spring fork with 120mm of travel, lockout and preload adjustment. I can’t tell from the page whether that’s the same fork I rode.

The ride test, segment by segment

I rode the Adventurer for several weeks. In the video I worked up from easy ground to rough ground, so here it is in that order.

Grass

The first off-road stretch was a grassy area. It felt like I was on a surfboard. I didn’t feel the bumps at all, and it was much smoother than the e-bikes I’d tested with only a front fork.

Wet ground and a creek

On a small trail the ground was a bit wet, and I rode across a little creek. It handled it well. The front and rear suspension, the extra large seat and the extra wide tires all made it comfortable.

Single track, and the weight

I compared it with my regular mountain bike, which has no motor and weighs about 20 lbs. The Adventurer clocks in at 78 lbs, so it’s a beast. You can ride it on single track, but it’s a bit harder to steer through tight spots because it’s so beefy and heavy.

The rough walking trail

Then I took it on a more aggressive trail. It was a walking trail, not really made for bikes, with large debris and big roots. It gobbled up a fallen tree I rode over, no problem at all. This is also where I bottomed out the front fork a few times.

Riding position stayed comfortable through all of it. I’m about 6’1”, and the larger frame fit me perfectly.

Steep climbs

Starting on a more challenging incline was super easy because of the motor. Compared with my regular mountain bike, it rolls over obstacles with almost no effort. On one really steep incline, though, I almost stalled out. On that climb I saw the motor peak at only 850 watts, while Bee Cool’s website at the time said it peaked at 1,000.

At lower speeds, the motor gives you a lot of torque. At around 10 mph, a twist of the wrist moves you quickly down the trail.

The brakes did a nice job. I stopped comfortably, and that’s stopping almost 300 lbs between me and the bike. Bee Cool’s page lists 180mm rotors front and rear.

On the road

As good as it is off-road, it’s even better on a paved trail. You feel almost no bumps. The throttle is easy to twist. The 4-inch tires, the seat and the suspension make it very smooth, and the 750W motor gets you up hills even with this heavier frame.

If most of your riding is commuting on the road and you want the option to go off-road on weekends, I think it’s a great choice. The lights, turn signals and horn matter most if you commute early in the morning or at night.

Bikepacking idea

I’d love to take this on a 50 mile ride loaded with all my camping gear and camp somewhere out in the woods. The rear rack makes that possible. Bee Cool’s page lists the rack at 60 lbs and the total payload at 350 lbs. I haven’t done that trip, so take it as a plan, not a result.

What the specs mean on the road

Motor. The 750W rear hub gave me a lot of torque at slow speeds, which is what you want for rolling over roots and starting on a hill. Bee Cool now lists 1,200W peak and 92 Nm. The only peak I measured was 850W on my steepest climb.

Battery. The current page lists 48V and 21Ah. Multiply them and that’s about 1,008Wh. My 32 throttle-only miles came from the bike I tested in 2021, not this battery.

Suspension. A fork plus a rear shock is why the grass and paved trails felt so smooth. The fork is the part that ran out of travel on big roots at my weight. Bee Cool now lists 120mm of travel with lockout.

Tires. 26 x 4 inch fat tires add grip and cushion on wet ground and roots. They also add to the weight.

Brakes. Bee Cool lists 180mm rotors front and rear. Stopping almost 300 lbs of bike and rider, they felt very impressive.

Gears. The 7-speed shifter is on the right grip, next to the throttle.

Top speed. Bee Cool lists 28 mph. I didn’t test top speed. Check your local e-bike laws before you ride at that speed.

Bee Adventurer vs Aventon Aventure

The Aventon Aventure is the closest bike I’d compare this to. When I filmed:

• The Aventure was about $2,000. In this video I said you had to pay extra for its rear rack. My own Aventure came with one, but many viewers told me theirs didn’t, so rack inclusion varied.
• The Aventure didn’t have dual suspension, and its tail light was very small.
• The Aventure had app control, which the Bee Adventurer doesn’t.

If you’re planning to ride off-road, I think the Bee is your better bet because of the dual suspension. Read my Aventon Aventure review for the other side.

Other bikes to compare

These are bikes I’ve reviewed. Prices are each maker’s listing as of Oct 22, 2026.

Sources: each maker’s product page.

• Aventon Aventure 3. No rear shock, but a suspension seatpost that I said felt almost like full suspension, plus an app with GPS and a wheel lock. It costs a lot more.
• Mokwheel Obsidian. Another full suspension fat tire bike, with a longer travel fork on paper.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Front and rear suspension; very comfortable
• 32 miles on throttle only at 200 lbs on a hilly route
• Headlight, tail lights, turn signals and horn standard
• Rear rack included
• Removable, locking battery
• Metal pedals
• $1,099 as of Oct 22, 2026

Cons

• I bottomed out the front fork on rooty trails
• 78 lbs; harder to handle on single track
• No app
• The current model’s specs differ from the one I tested

FAQ

Is the Bee Adventurer full suspension?

Yes. It has a front fork and a rear shock. It also has a cushioned seat with rubber grommets underneath.

How far does the Bee Adventurer go on a charge?

I got about 32 miles on throttle only, at about 200 lbs, on a route that wasn’t flat. Bee Cool currently lists around 50 miles on throttle and 80+ on pedal assist with the newer 21Ah battery.

How heavy is it?

It’s 78 lbs. That’s what I said in the video, and it’s what Bee Cool lists today (with rack, fenders and battery).

Does it have a throttle?

Yes, a half twist throttle on the right grip. A red button lets you turn it off.

Bee Adventurer or Aventon Aventure?

For off-road, I’d lean toward the Bee because of the dual suspension. The Aventure has app control.

Can I turn the throttle off?

Yes. With the red button out, the throttle won’t work.

Does it have turn signals?

Yes, along with a bright LED headlight, LED tail lights and a horn.

Will it fit a 6’1” rider?

It fit me well at about 6’1”. Bee Cool lists rider heights of 5’5” to 6’5”.

Can it handle steep hills?

Most climbs were easy. On one really steep incline I almost stalled out, and the motor peaked at 850W there.

Are the brakes good enough for an 80 lb bike?

They stopped me comfortably. That’s almost 300 lbs of bike and rider.

Is it good for commuting?

Yes. It’s smooth on pavement, the battery comes off to charge at work, and the lights, signals and horn help you get seen.

Is it good for trails?

Yes, for most trails. It handled a walking trail and a fallen tree easily. Heavier riders may bottom out the front fork on big roots.

Update: problems with a second unit

I filmed a follow-up video about problems with a dark green Bee Cool unit.

• The motor cut out intermittently. I suspected the cadence sensor and planned to contact Bee Cool. (0:27-1:55)
• The brake light stayed on after the bike was powered off. (2:04-2:39)
• The throttle sometimes took two or three pulls to engage, as shown on camera. (5:41-12:06)
• When it works, it’s a fantastic e-bike: fat tires, front suspension and 750W. (7:54-8:36)
• I had no issues on the other Bee Cool bike I tested. (12:24-12:55)

Price

When I filmed in 2021, the Adventurer retailed for $1,700. As of Oct 22, 2026, Bee Cool lists it at $1,099, in stock. The current model’s specs differ from the bike I tested; see the table above.

See the Bee Adventurer at Bee Cool Bikes

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