ALL Electric 
In the full review (15 sections)
Should you buy one?
The Eahora XC100 was a good entry-level commuter e-bike when I reviewed it in 2020. It cost about $800 on Amazon, it has a throttle, and the regenerative braking actually put charge back into the battery on my downhill runs. I rode it for over 40 miles in testing.
But be careful before you buy one today. Eahora’s old XC100 product page now returns “not found,” and a search of Eahora’s site turned up no XC100. As of Oct 22, 2026, I couldn’t find a current official price. If you find one on Amazon or used, the rest of this review will help you decide.
Check the XC100 on Amazon (affiliate link; as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases)
Who it’s for
- Urban commuters on a budget. This is a commuter bike, not a mountain bike. On a hot day you can ride the whole way on throttle and not get sweaty.
- First-time e-bike buyers. It’s simple. You press a button to turn it on and you can go from a dead stop on the throttle.
- Riders on mixed paths. It’s not a mountain bike, but it handled some dirt and grass on my test ride.
Who should look elsewhere
- Heavier riders. Eahora’s archived spec page listed a carrying capacity of just 187 lbs. I’m about 200 lbs, which is over that number. Check the limit before you buy.
- Hilly-area riders who don’t want to pedal. The 350 watt motor stalled on a short hill when I used only the throttle.
- Anyone who wants a current model. The XC100 doesn’t appear on Eahora’s site anymore.
- Riders with a long reach. At 6’1”, I wanted the handlebars about 2 inches closer, and they don’t adjust much.
XC100 specs
These are from Eahora’s archived XC100 product page (Wayback Machine snapshot from January 2021), next to what I saw in my video.
| Eahora’s page | My test | |
|---|---|---|
| Motor power (W) | 350 | 350 |
| Battery (V) | 48 | Not listed |
| Battery (Ah) | 10.4 | Not listed |
| Electric-only range (mi) | 40 | Not listed |
| PAS range (mi) | 75 | Not listed |
| Top speed (mph) | 23 | 33 |
| Weight (lbs) | 47.8 | Not listed |
| Carrying capacity (lbs) | 187 | Not listed |
| Tire width (in) | 2.1 | Not listed |
| Wheel size (in) | 26 | Not listed |
| Rear gears | 7 | Not listed |
| Brake rotor (mm) | 160 | Not listed |
| Charge time (hours) | 6 | Not listed |
| Price, USD (as of Oct 22, 2026) | Not listed | Not listed |
Two notes on that table:
- Range. Eahora’s spec table said 35-40 miles electric-only and 70-75 in pedal assist; I used the top number of each. In another spot, the page says 35-50 miles.
- Top speed. Eahora’s page said the motor gets you to “the max (20~23MPH).” In my video (8:48), I said they claim 28 mph, and I got it up to 33 mph in pedal assist in the top gear while pedaling pretty aggressively. That’s me pedaling hard, not the motor. I didn’t test the motor’s own top speed.
What the specs mean on the road
350W motor. A smaller motor than most of the bikes I test now. On throttle alone it couldn’t carry me up my test hill. With pedal assist, it had plenty of juice. I also said in my video (5:51) that the smaller motor is more efficient and should get you more range than bikes with larger motors.
48V, 10.4Ah battery. Multiply them and that’s about 499Wh. Eahora rated it for 40 miles electric-only and 75 in pedal assist at the top of their ranges. I didn’t run a range test, so I can’t confirm those numbers.
Cadence sensor. It switches the motor on once the pedals turn, which is where the one or two second delay comes from.
26 x 2.1 inch tires. Thin compared with a fat tire bike. That’s good for street commuting, but it’s why I warned about flats.
187 lb carrying capacity. That’s Eahora’s number. Treat it as the limit for rider plus cargo.
Unboxing and assembly
The box is huge and heavy, so be careful unboxing it. There’s a ton of protective material inside, but it didn’t help my bike. The front fork arrived bent. It looked like the box had been dropped by the carrier, and you could see the damage on the box.
I contacted Eahora, and this is where they impressed me. I sent an email and got a reply almost immediately, and they sent a replacement fork. Later I found the brake lever had also been damaged, and they shipped a new one of those too.
Assembly itself was easy. They give you all the tools you need, and it took me about 10 or 15 minutes: handlebars, front wheel and front light. Installing the replacement fork took me about 15 minutes, and the most time-consuming part was readjusting the front brake.
Build quality
Shipping damage aside, the build quality is nice for the price. I liked the headlight design and the cable management. The cables for the display, controllers and brakes are tucked into a discreet cable management system that runs into the frame, to the battery, and back to the rear hub motor.
There’s a cadence sensor, which tells the bike when to turn on the hub motor. It has a slight delay of about one or two seconds. That’s not a huge deal.
Shifting worked well right out of the box. The parts are decent quality, but this is an entry-level bike. Eahora listed a Shimano Altus 7-speed derailleur and 160mm mechanical disc brakes.
The tires are a bit thin, so you might get a flat here and there. It’s built for street commuting.
XC100 vs XC100 Plus
The only difference I saw between the XC100 and the XC100 Plus was the display. The XC100 has a black and white display, and the Plus gives you a color display. To be honest, I’d stick with the XC100. You don’t need a color display.
The throttle and the motor
Turn the bike on with one button, and you can go from a dead stop on the throttle alone, kind of like an ATV. No pedaling needed.
The 350 watt motor doesn’t feel super powerful on throttle alone. In pedal assist, though, it has plenty of juice.
On a short hill, using only the throttle from a stop, I stalled and started rolling back down. I looped around to get more speed and tried again on throttle, and I just barely missed the top. If I’d been pedaling, it would’ve been no issue. A 500 watt motor on a more expensive e-bike would be more fun, but you’d be spending at least double.
Regenerative braking
Eahora calls its system E-PAS. When you’re coming down a hill, you can feel the regenerative braking kick in, and it puts charge back into the battery. On my downhill runs, I watched the battery gauge gain charge.
Eahora’s page said E-PAS converts energy to electricity when you go downhill above 15 mph.
Comfort
I’m 6’1” and about 200 lbs. My one comfort complaint is the handlebar reach. I’d like the bars about 2 inches closer, and there’s only a little adjustment available. Other than that, it’s easy to ride. The front fork gives you plenty of cushion for curbs and off-road trails.
Eahora listed recommended rider heights of 5’5” to 6’7” and a 17-inch frame.
How it compares with a bike I reviewed later
| Eahora XC100 | Engwe EP-2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Motor, rated (W) | 350 | 750 |
| Battery (Wh) | 499 | 624 |
| Tire width (in) | 2.1 | 4.0 |
| Wheel size (in) | 26 | 20 |
| Rear gears | 7 | 7 |
| Brake rotor (mm) | 160 | 160 |
| Weight (lbs) | 47.8 | 66 |
Sources: Eahora’s archived XC100 page and Engwe’s EP-2 Pro page. The EP-2 Pro’s 750W is from my EP-2 Pro video (2:36) and Engwe’s product name; Engwe’s spec table lists 960W peak. Both Wh figures are volts times amp hours.
The Engwe EP-2 Pro is a folding fat tire bike with a 750W motor against the XC100’s 350W, but it’s about 18 lbs heavier. The XC100 is the lighter, simpler commuter.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Was about $800 when I tested it
- Throttle from a dead stop
- Regenerative braking that did add charge on downhills
- Neat internal cable management
- Fast, helpful customer service when parts arrived damaged
- Quick 10-15 minute assembly
Cons
- Fork and brake lever arrived damaged
- 350W motor stalls on hills on throttle alone
- 187 lb carrying capacity on Eahora’s page
- Thin tires; flats possible
- Limited handlebar adjustment
- No longer listed on Eahora’s site
FAQ
Is the Eahora XC100 still sold?
I couldn’t find it. Eahora’s XC100 page returns a “not found” error, and a search of their site didn’t show it as of Oct 22, 2026.
How fast is the Eahora XC100?
Eahora’s page listed a 20-23 mph max. I got it to 33 mph in pedal assist in top gear, pedaling pretty aggressively.
Can the XC100 climb hills?
On throttle alone, the 350W motor stalled on a short hill. I didn’t retest it while pedaling, but I’d expect pedaling to get it up that hill.
Does the XC100 have regenerative braking?
Yes. Eahora calls it E-PAS. I could feel it on downhills, and it put charge back into the battery on my downhill runs.
What’s the difference between the XC100 and the XC100 Plus?
In my video, the only difference I saw was the display: black and white on the XC100, and color on the Plus.
Can I ride it without pedaling?
Yes. The throttle works from a dead stop. Just know the 350W motor felt underwhelming on throttle alone, especially on hills.
How long did assembly take?
About 10 or 15 minutes for the handlebars, front wheel and front light. Eahora includes the tools.
Will it fit a tall rider?
I’m 6’1”, and the only issue was handlebar reach. I wanted the bars about 2 inches closer. Eahora listed rider heights of 5’5” to 6’7”.
Is it a mountain bike?
No. It’s a commuter bike with a front fork. It can handle some dirt and grass, but the tires are thin.
Price
When I filmed this in March 2020, the XC100 was about $800 on Amazon. As of Oct 22, 2026, Eahora’s own site doesn’t list the XC100, so there’s no current official price. If it’s still available on Amazon, my affiliate link is below.
Check the XC100 on Amazon (affiliate link)
