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In the full review (15 sections)
Should you buy one?
If you want a folding fat tire e-bike and speed is the main thing you care about, the Tesgo is the one I’d pick. Its 1000W rear hub motor is ridiculously fast. I got it well over 20 mph, and off the line it pulls way harder than the 500W Gyroor C5 Max I tested next to it. Because the frame is relatively light for a 1000W bike, it feels quicker than the bigger, heavier 1000W e-bikes I’ve ridden.
The big problem is the frame. It flares out into a Y shape near the pedals, and my heels kept hitting it. It’s also heavier and beefier than the Gyroor. If I were buying a folding e-bike for myself, I’d go with the slimmer Gyroor. If I strictly wanted speed, I’d go with the Tesgo.
Buying note: as of Oct 22, 2026, Tesgo’s own website doesn’t load, so I couldn’t confirm a current price or official spec page. My link below goes to Amazon.
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Quick specs
With no official Tesgo spec page available, the first column comes from Tesgo’s brand listing on Amazon. The second column is what I said or saw in my November 2022 video. In my test I went more than 20 mph.
| Spec | Tesgo STT |
|---|---|
| Motor (W) | 1,000 |
| Battery (V) | 48 |
| Battery (Ah) | 17.5 |
| Listed top speed (mph) | 32 |
| Speed I reached in my test (mph) | 20+ |
| Throttle-only range (mi) | 40-50 |
| Pedal assist range (mi) | 60-70 |
| Rear gears | 8 |
| Tires (in) | 20 x 4 |
Weight, max load and price aren’t in the table because I couldn’t confirm them.
Where the numbers are shaky:
- Battery. Tesgo’s Amazon listing title says 17.5Ah, but the listing text also mentions 15Ah. I put the title figure in the table.
- Top speed. Tesgo’s Amazon listing says 32 mph. A third-party dealer listing says 28 mph. I only said “well over 20” in my video, so I can’t confirm either.
- Weight and load. I didn’t weigh it, and Tesgo’s listing doesn’t give a figure I could confirm. All I can say is that it’s heavier than the Gyroor C5 Max, which Gyroor lists at 63 lbs.
A 32 mph listed top speed is past the 20 mph Class 2 and 28 mph Class 3 limits, so check my Class 2 vs Class 3 guide and your state’s e-bike laws before riding it fast on paths.
Pros and cons
Pros
- 1000W rear hub motor with a ton of power
- Ridiculously fast; well over 20 mph in my testing
- Way faster off the line than the 500W Gyroor
- Feels quicker than heavier 1000W bikes I’ve tested
- Throttle works from zero
- Color display with a nice readout of output
- Comfortable, premium hand grips
- Shock in the seat for some up and down travel
- Front fork suspension and fenders
- Beefy rear rack
- Tail light that lights up when you squeeze the brake
Cons
- Y-shaped frame flares out near the pedals; my heels kept hitting it
- Heavier and beefier than the Gyroor C5 Max
- No rear suspension
- Seat almost hits the rear basket when it’s set low
- No official Tesgo spec page or price I could confirm as of Oct 22, 2026
The motor: why you’d buy it
The Tesgo has a 1000W motor, twice the power of the Gyroor’s 500W. You can really feel it. I’m about 200 pounds, and the Gyroor’s 500W is plenty for me, but the Tesgo’s 1000W is pure joy.
I got the Tesgo well over 20 mph. Off the line, you get way more torque from that rear hub motor than you do on the Gyroor.
What surprised me most is how quick it feels for its size. The other 1000W e-bikes I’ve tested had big, heavy frames and larger fat tires, and they didn’t feel as quick.
With this much motor, I didn’t mind the pedaling issue below as much; the throttle does most of the work.
Controls and display
The controls look similar to the Gyroor’s. The Tesgo has the same comfortable, premium-feeling hand grips, which make it much nicer to rest your hand on during a long ride.
The Tesgo uses a thumb throttle instead of the Gyroor’s twist throttle. Turn the bike on and you get a color display, a nicer display than the Gyroor’s. It gives you a nice readout of your output.
On the left you have the front brake and the up and down buttons for pedal assist. Or you can just use the throttle, which works from zero.
On the right you have a hand grip, the rear brake and the shifter. The shifter works a little differently from the Gyroor’s, but it’s basically the same name-brand shifter most e-bikes use now.
Frame, folding and the heel problem
The neck folds, very similar to most folding e-bike designs. You get a front fork suspension, a headlight and fenders.
The Tesgo is definitely beefier in terms of frame thickness. The frame goes out into a Y, and that’s where my problem started. My heels kept hitting the part of the frame that bows out. You can see in the video just how close the pedal gets to the frame. My feet aren’t huge, and if you have smaller feet you probably won’t have an issue. For me, it was a poor design choice. They made it way too thick.
It’s my only real complaint about the build, but you notice it every ride.
Seat, suspension and rack
The Tesgo seat is pretty decent. It has a shock built into it, so you get some up and down travel in a more plush seat. That makes up for the rear suspension the Gyroor has and the Tesgo doesn’t.
One fitment note: the seat almost hits the back basket. If you need the seat a little lower, it’ll run into the basket.
The rear rack is beefy, especially compared to the Gyroor’s. I also really like the rear tail light. When you squeeze the brake, it lights up, which is a really nice touch. The Gyroor only has a reflector back there.
Tires and weight
The tires on the Tesgo and Gyroor are about the same meatiness, and I’d expect them to perform about the same. The Gyroor tire has a little more meat on it.
Both bikes are a little heavy. The Tesgo is definitely heavier than the Gyroor, and you can tell from how beefy the frame is compared to the Gyroor’s slender, slim frame.
What the specs mean on the road
1,000W on a fat tire folder. Twice the Gyroor’s 500W. I felt the gap most off the line.
48V 17.5Ah battery. At the title figure, that’s 840Wh (48 x 17.5). If the 15Ah figure in the listing text is right, it’s 720Wh. Either way it’s bigger than the Gyroor’s 576Wh.
Seat post shock instead of rear suspension. It cushions you, not the bike.
32 mph listed top speed. Faster than any e-bike class allows on assist, so where you can legally ride it at that speed depends on local law.
Brake-activated tail light. Drivers behind you see when you’re slowing.
How it compares
| Tesgo | Gyroor C5 Max | Engwe EP-2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motor (W) | 1000 | 500 | 960 (peak) |
| Battery | 48V 17.5Ah | 48V 12Ah | 48V 13Ah |
| Top speed (mph) | 32 (Amazon listing) | 15.5 | 26 |
| Throttle | Thumb | Twist | Not listed |
| Rear suspension | No (seat shock) | Yes | Not listed |
| Display | Color | Simple | Not listed |
| Brake-activated tail light | Yes | No (reflector) | Not listed |
| Weight (lbs) | Not listed | 63 | 66 |
| Price, USD (Oct 22, 2026) | Not listed | Not listed | 1,399 |
The Tesgo weight isn’t listed, but it’s heavier than the Gyroor. Gyroor and Engwe figures come from my Gyroor C5 Max review and Engwe EP-2 Pro review.
- Gyroor C5 Max: slimmer, with front and rear suspension, and the one I’d personally buy for a folding e-bike.
- Engwe EP-2 Pro: another folding fat tire bike; I saw 28 mph on it in my test.
- Rattan LF 750 Pro: a folding fat tire bike with a rear passenger seat.
Who it’s for
- Riders who want speed from a folding fat tire bike.
- Riders who carry things, thanks to the beefy rear rack.
- Riders with smaller feet, who probably won’t hit the frame.
Who should look elsewhere
- Riders with bigger feet or a wide pedaling stance; the Y frame got in my way.
- Anyone who wants the slimmest folding package. The Gyroor is slimmer.
- Riders who want rear suspension. The Tesgo only has a seat shock.
- Buyers who want official support pages. Tesgo’s website didn’t load as of Oct 22, 2026.
FAQ
How fast is the Tesgo?
I got it well over 20 mph. Tesgo’s Amazon listing says 32 mph, and a third-party dealer says 28 mph.
Tesgo or Gyroor C5 Max?
For a folding e-bike, I’d personally go with the slimmer Gyroor. If I strictly wanted speed, I’d go with the Tesgo, because it’s way faster, especially off the line.
Does the throttle work from a stop?
Yes. The Tesgo’s thumb throttle works from zero.
Does it have rear suspension?
No. It has a front fork and a shock built into the seat instead.
What’s wrong with the frame?
The frame flares out into a Y near the pedals, and my heels kept hitting it. Riders with smaller feet may not notice.
Is it heavy?
It’s heavier than the Gyroor C5 Max. I didn’t weigh it, and Tesgo’s listing doesn’t give a figure I could confirm.
Price
I didn’t give a price in my video, and as of Oct 22, 2026, Tesgo’s website doesn’t load, so there’s no official price to list. Check the Amazon link for current pricing. For other options, see my best fat tire e-bikes guide and my list of the best e-bikes under $2,000.
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