Area 13 "Bolton" BlackBird

I haven't been on a bicycle for more than 30 years. I took my new Blackbird out for a couple of short test drives just to get used to riding again and to try and understand the e-boost part of riding. Earlier this week, I needed to pick up a Jeep from a local repair shop, so it was time for a full-on test run. I was nervous. It was glorious. I got to ride the scenic bike trails all the way into town, load the bike into the back, and drive home with very little kerfluffle. I don't think it even made a dent in the battery voltage, which makes me want to explore more. And no gas wasted. This was why I wanted an e-bike in the first place, and I can't thank you enough for your help in getting me on the path (literally!) to a greener and healthier future.

The Blackbird (bb) is a beast. I am 275 pounds and it flys with me on it. I can ride for 2 or more hours on level 1 and I’m not totally wiped out. Despite being 70 pounds, the bb is nimble and Agile. The front fork assembly is adjusted to perfection and is predictable. I’m very glad that I bought this model from this company. I have had a few minor problems, I was guided through troubleshooting by the excellent, knowledgeable folks that work there. We were able to resolve the issue the first time. I’ve had the bike back to Bolton one time and it was there for a week. After getting it back, my issue was fixed correctly and still is fixed. I needed replacement parts. I was sent detailed instructions on how to remove the parts. Then I photographed them and emailed them to Bolton customer service. I was shipped new parts immediately and my issue was resolved. This is a mass produced bike with a home-built feel and it’s obvious that many hours went into choosing components like brakes, electronic parts and drivetrain. There is so much adjustability in the handle bars that you can set this bike up in a variety of ways depending on what you are into. In just 3 months I’ve put 420 miles on the clock. My unsolicited advice is: After 10-15 miles of riding after receipt of this bike, sit down and tighten absolutely every nut and bolt on it. Some of my issues were because of loose bolts or nuts. Enjoy, Jim