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Should you buy one?
If you want a moped-style e-bike under $2,000, the Fahrbike Roadster 73 is the one I’d buy. I tested it for several weeks. It was listed at $1,399 when I reviewed it, and I think that’s a steal for what you get: fat tires, oversized dual front and rear shocks, a Samsung battery that went 42 miles for me in winter, an integrated headlight and tail light, and a plush moped seat.
Know what you’re buying: it’s a throttle bike. At about 6’1” and 200 lb, pedaling it was almost comical, because the seat doesn’t go high enough for my legs. I also found two flaws on my bike: the chain rubs the rear tire in the two highest gears, and the tail light wiring arrived frayed.
Quick specs
| Spec | Fahrbike Roadster 73 |
|---|---|
| Style | Moped-style fat tire e-bike |
| Battery | Samsung cells |
| My range | 42 mi, about 200 lb rider, in winter |
| Pedal assist | Up to PAS 5 |
| Throttle | Works from zero |
| Brakes | Dual disc, front and rear |
| Suspension | Oversized dual shocks front and rear |
| Lights | Integrated halo LED headlight, integrated tail light |
| Seat | Oversized moped-style |
| Rack | Rear storage rack |
| Colors | Dark green (tested), blue |
| Price at review | $1,399 (listed on Fahrbike’s website) |
Sources: my Fahrbike Roadster 73 video. I didn’t cover motor watts, battery size or weight in the video.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Super smooth, almost surfboard-like ride from the oversized shocks
- Plush, firm moped seat that’s comfortable for long rides
- Very comfortable grips and higher handlebars
- 42 miles of range in winter at about 200 lb
- Easy throttle starts from a stop
- Dual disc brakes with plenty of stopping power
- Integrated halo LED headlight, visible even in daylight, and an integrated tail light
- Easy shifter you can work with your index finger and thumb
- Rear rack
- $1,399 when I reviewed it
Cons
- Uncomfortable to pedal for tall riders; the seat height isn’t adjustable enough
- Chain rubs the rear tire in the two highest gears on my bike
- Frayed tail light wiring on the bike I received
Assembly
Unboxing was simple, like most e-bikes I put together. You put on the front wheel, maybe a couple of fenders and the front headlight, and adjust the handlebars. Everything else comes put together.
Controls
On the left are really comfortable grips, the throttle and the front brake. The throttle works from zero, and you can go up to pedal assist 5. Holding the up button turns on the headlight.
On the right are a bell, the shifter and the rear brake. The shifter is really nifty: you use your index finger and thumb, and it’s super comfortable. I can’t overstate how comfortable the grips are, especially on long rides.
Ride comfort
The handlebars are set up high, which makes it super comfortable. The oversized shocks in front and rear give an almost surfboard-esque ride. It’s super smooth. Those shocks look like they’re built for a moped, and that’s clearly the style they’re going for. It really works on this bike.
The oversized seat is so nice compared to a typical bicycle seat: plush but still firm. It’s like riding a moped or motorcycle. Riding it to work or the grocery store is a joy. Leaning into turns, you can sway back and forth, and it feels really well engineered.
Pedaling
This is the big limitation. At about 6’1” and 200 lb, I found pedaling almost comical. Watching the video back, I’m barely getting any leg extension. It’s not built for someone my height. If you’re shorter, the seat height might work for you. I’d like to see the seat go up about six to seven inches.
Let’s be honest, though: if you buy this moped-style bike, you’re probably using the throttle. With my feet on the pedals and the throttle, it’s very comfortable. Just know that if the battery died and you had to pedal a long way, it would be extremely uncomfortable for someone my size. I’m willing to give that up because it feels and rides so much like a moped.
Battery and range
You can tell they put money into the parts: the shocks, the LED headlight and the battery. It uses Samsung batteries, and it showed in my range test. At about 200 lb, in winter, when you’d expect less range, I still got 42 miles.
Charging is simple: plug the included charger into the wall and the bike. It charges in a few hours. You’ll want to keep it charged, because pedaling it is so uncomfortable. Don’t buy this expecting exercise. It’s way too fun to ride on the throttle.
Brakes
I tested the brakes after a few minutes at full throttle. At about 200 lb, the dual disc brakes, one front and one rear, had plenty of power to stop this oversized fat tire bike.
Lights and safety
There’s an integrated headlight and an integrated tail light. Holding the up button turns on the headlight. It looks really cool with its halo-style ring. Because it’s LED, it doesn’t use much electricity, and you can still see it lit in daylight, so other vehicles can see you.
Two flaws
The chain. Depending on the gear, the chain sits very close to the rear tire. The crankset spacing isn’t well thought out. It’s even closer at the bottom, almost touching, and in my two highest gears it rubs the rear tire. It needs an adjustment.
The tail light wiring. On the bike I received, the wiring at the tail light had frayed wires where they go into the positive and negative terminals. I think that’s a manufacturing or shipping issue that probably won’t happen on your bike. I doubt any company designs it that way, but in full honesty, that’s how mine arrived.
What the specs mean on the road
Dual oversized shocks. Front and rear suspension soak up bumps, which is why the ride feels so smooth on roads and trails.
Moped seat and fixed low seat height. Very comfortable to sit on, but it limits leg extension, so tall riders will rely on the throttle.
Samsung battery cells. Quality cells are part of why I got 42 miles even in cold weather.
Integrated lights. No add-ons needed, and the headlight is visible in daylight.
Who it’s for
- Riders who want moped style and comfort at a low price
- Throttle commuters and grocery runners
- Shorter riders, who may also find it comfortable to pedal
Who should look elsewhere
- Tall riders who want to pedal
- Anyone who wants an e-bike for exercise
Price
It was listed at $1,399 on Fahrbike’s website when I reviewed it, and I couldn’t find another moped-style e-bike under $2,000 with these specs. I haven’t confirmed the current price as of Oct 23, 2026, so check the link below the video.
