The Best just got...Smaller? | Big Sur Sport | Affordable, Approachable Ebike

The Big Sur Sport is the latest and greatest from AIMA. This approachable step-through Ebike has all of the top-notch features from the Big Sur, but now comes in a more approachable 20" tire platform. What do you guys think?
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[@df99156]

Nice review! I appreciate that you demonstrated both off and on road so we can see how it handles. Where is that trail? I’d like to try it 😊

[@Ennovation]

You know I usually try to take them offroad, and have since taken the Sport off-road a few times, and it handles itself really well! Thanks for watching! I'l try and do more off-roading in the future!

[@robmaxwell3678]

Just tried this bike in parking lot. So glad to see you riding off road as that will help with decision for my first ebike. Still need to try the Rad Expand 5 plus folding bike.

[@Ennovation]

Well if you're in Houston, you can stop by Power On Ebikes, we have both and you can test it back to back! If it were me, i'd go with the Sport, unless you NEED the folding capabilities. Fairly comparable, but with the ride feel and amazingly dialed torque sensor on the AIMA bikes, the Sport would probably take my money.

[@dwhitelbca1]

I am about one week away from buying either the Sport 20" or the 26". I am having a hard time deciding. Mostly I will be cruising roads locally but also want to be able to bring the bike camping and handle some dirt trails when they appear. I am about 5'-9". I like the 20" speed and power better but cant help but feeling like I will look like an adult on a childs bmx bike. Any pearls of wisdom to help me decide between 20 and 26. Also I may want to commute to work sometimes, Its about 10 miles one way.

[@Ennovation]

The good news is, I think you're gonna be happy either way. If I had to buy just 1, I would go with the Sport for 2 main reasons. 1. 20" tires have a mechanical advantage and tend to be a little more torquey, which I like. 2. The 20" tires are just about as stable (because they're just as wide at 4") but they tend to feel a little more nimble. 3. And as a bonus, I'm a big fan of BMX-style handlebars. After that, they have all the same good things you'd want in a bike. I've got a customer in the shop right now, and he's deciding between the two as well. He's leaning towards the Sport as well. I hope that helps! Either way, would love to know which one you went with and what your thoughts were!

[@chadschehin7193]

I love Cypress Creek. I just test rode this bike today and trying to make a decision. I think your video made me decide to buy it. How long will the battery last with your riding style in the video?

[@Ennovation]

Nice! Yeah this bike is pretty sweet! I’d say you should really get 35-50 miles per charge on it. 35 for basic riding, some throttle, and then if you’re really trying to be efficient, you could probably get 50ish miles with a low level of pedal assist, especially since the torque sensor here is tuned so well.

[@Jhubble515]

Great Video. I have been wanting a 20 inch tire ebike to take on vacation and travel. I have 2 Aventon Aventure 2 models and love them but they are a hassle to travel with and get them into the rooms, elevators etc. Aventon has the sinch 2 but it needs some work like a 750 watt motor and hydraulic rakes but their torque sensors are some of the best,

[@Ennovation]

Hey there! Thanks for the positive feedback! If you like torque sensors, AIMA currently has one of the best at this price point, imo. I think you’ll be super impressed with it you pick one of these up.

[@snapshotprophotobooth1864]

Please try in bigger longer hills so we can get a better idea of the power. I looking for a bike that has power if you need it.

[@Ennovation]

Hey there! Will do! I've been looking for some better places locally, Houston is not known for its long hills. :P

[@gores95]

That’s helpful. On the Mokwheel I believe the max speed limit can be raised to like 60 (of course you will never get that high). But at least you can crank it as fast as it will go. From other YT videos it looks like you can get it to the mid-30’s.

[@Ennovation]

Can confirm the Mokwheels make it super easy to get 30+ MPH, but with the AIMA bikes, you CAN still do this, however, you have to take it into one of their dealers, and most of them have a special dongle that marries up to the Bafang controller, where you can unlock it to go faster. An extra step but it is doable. My local shop just picked one of those up, and I look forward to unlocking mine in the next week or so.

[@gores95]

Nice review. I was between a Mokwheel Basalt ST and an Aventure 2 but saw this bike in the dealership as well and am trying it next week. I preferred the Basalt over the two above, hoping I like the Sport even better! Do you have the ability to unlock the speed limit or intensity in the display like the other two? Any final thoughts on the Sport?

[@Ennovation]

Yeah the sport, or the Aima Big Sur are great choices. The torque and power curve on the Aima bikes beat out the Mokwheel and Aventon bikes, imo. If you can ride all 3 back to back, would be curious to see what you think about it. Sport is great. If your local dealer has one, I’d jump on it, because they’re currently on preorder all over the place.

[@gores95]

The only downside I see is the speed is limited to 20mph and you cannot unlock this to go any higher. That is a deal breaker for me unfortunately.

[@adriannap.9714]

@@gores95 Hi. I'm curious to understand what you mean by "unlock". I just purchased the Sport and even with average effort I can get over 20 MPH with PAS 2. I'm pretty sure none of the bikes you mentioned will go over 20 MPH on just throttle alone.

[@gores95]

On a Mokwheel or Aventon you are able to go into the settings and make the speed limit higher and also raise the intensity level. My understanding is you cannot do this on the Big Sur bikes. This is what the e-bike dealer told me.

[@adriannap.9714]

@@gores95 I didn’t know that was an option. The only thing I was told was that settings could be changed on some e-bikes but not that it would allow you to go 28+. Example, I tested the Pedego brand for a bit and their system allows you to limit speed and PAS which is a pretty neat feature if you plan to allow a minor to use the bike, but again never any mention of increasing speed beyond 28 MPH. I looked at the display on my AIMA Sport and MPH and PAS are grayed out/locked at 28 MPH and PAS 5.

[@adriannap.9714]

Any idea what the torque is? I didn’t see anything on their site.

[@Ennovation]

I would say 90-95 Nm if I had to guess. It feels much torquier than the Mokwheels (Scorias) which are listed as having 90 Nm of torque. I think it's the full fit of Bafng components (computer, controller, motor) that make the AIMA bikes work so well. The power curve on the Sport and on the bigger Big Sur are to dang smooth! A ton of people never leave PAS 1 because it's just that good. Would highly recommend getting to your local dealer to try one out for yourself if you can!

[@adriannap.9714]

Thanks. Have you tried a Pedego Element? If so, how would you say they compare. This seems pretty similar to their Platinum model except that theirs allows you to switch between torque and cadence sensor options.

[@Ennovation]

@@adriannap.9714 I have actually - here’s my review of it. You know the platinum was pretty decent, but if I had to say one was smoother than the other, I’d give the edge to the Big Sur. IMO they’re underpriced for what ya get. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKWviJh6rZKeqcksi=czD47FqkxyRO8YpD

[@adriannap.9714]

@@Ennovationjust wanted to come back and confirm I purchased the bike yesterday. Great first ride!

[@karenaxe9004]

Can you comment on the off road maneuverability? Is there much difference between the sport and the 25"

[@Ennovation]

20” is a bit more maneuverable, but there’s a better attack angle with the 26” wheels. I’d say both have their pros and cons, and both are decent off road choices in my opinion.

[@unpredictablelegacy3193]

Did you did a range test on the 26" to compare with this one. And perhaps this one being lighter at 74lbs compare to 82lbs on the 26" you get slightly better range...

[@Ennovation]

100% agree with the thesis here! I'll have to put a day aside in the next few weeks to get some real range testing down, instead of relying on brand-provided ranges, and some simple math formulas.

[@ThuanNguyen-dh2tb]

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[@unpredictablelegacy3193]

@Ennovation I actually got the time to do myself and I actually get a solid 6-8miles extra.

[@unpredictablelegacy3193]

@@Ennovation Curious to see what you're results will be

[@Ennovation]

@@unpredictablelegacy3193 I am also curious! I haven't had the time to do it yet. I actually took over doing reviews for Micromobilty Industries, and that has kept me VERY busy lol Glad you were able to do a range test yourself! I think that does make sense to me that you'd go a bit further on the Sport, vs. the 26" Big Sur though.

[@JDVaron]

This or the lectric 3.0 XP?

[@Ennovation]

I’ve ridden both, and unless you NEED the folding capabilities of the Lectric, I’d take the Big Sur all day. So many upgrades and excellent geometry here. If you can test one at a local bike shop, would highly recommend!

[@calisunset1]

What about the sleep mode?

[@Ennovation]

When you say sleep mode, are you referring to the auto-off function? I believe stock it automatically turns itself off after 5 minutes of inactivity.

[@calisunset1]

Yeah, I just bought two yesterday. Can’t figure out how to get it off of sleep mode or auto off function?

[@Ennovation]

Well, having the auto off should only turn the bike off after you’re not using it for 5 minutes. I believe you should be able to adjust that setting by holding down the up and down button at the same time. That will take you to the sub-menu, where you’ll see some adjustments you can make , you also have a few different display options that all have a different UI. I believe the auto off option is in the menu and you should be able to change it from there.

[@evanhiatt9755]

Any idea if you could get a rear cushion for the "occasional" wife hopping on the back?

[@Ennovation]

For sure! Tons of third party pads that would be able to attach to the rear rack. Now, it’s only rated for 60lbs, but I’m sure it could hold more than that for some “occasional” wifing;)

[@evanhiatt9755]

@@Ennovation ha! Thanks

[@jillsokol4938]

Wish it came foldable

[@Ennovation]

Yeah a folding AIMA would be a sweet Ebike!

[@matdombrk]

you are going way too fast around pedestrians. you will ruin someone's life like that.

[@Ennovation]

Thanks for the advice! I do my best to be careful and certainly wouldn’t want to ruin anyone’s life.