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Likebike UM1

By John WeeksUpdated Aug 31, 2026How we score

Spec-verified against the manufacturer listing

Our verdict

8.3
/ 10

A 20x4 fat-tyre e-bike with a 960 Wh battery, full suspension, IPX6 waterproofing and, unusually at this price, dual-piston hydraulic disc brakes. Its 30+ mile range claim is conservative rather than inflated, which is rare. The gap is that Likebike never states a top speed, so you cannot determine its legal class from the listing.

Best for
Wet-weather and rough-surface riding where hydraulic brakes and IPX6 earn their keep
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Likebike UM1

At a glance

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Motor
1500W
Battery
960Wh
Range
35mi

The numbers

Likebike UM1 is a electric mountain bike that scores 8.3/10 on our editorial rubric, last verified on August 31, 2026. It carries a $550 list price. It pairs a 1,500 W hub motor and a 960 Wh battery, good for a claimed range of up to 35 miles. It best suits wet-weather and rough-surface riding where hydraulic brakes and IPX6 earn their keep.

Pros

  • + Dual-piston hydraulic disc brakes at under $500, where mechanical discs are the norm
  • + 960 Wh battery with a CONSERVATIVE range claim, expect more than the stated 30+ miles
  • + IPX6 waterproofing, higher than almost anything at this price claims
  • + 20 x 4 fat tyres with full suspension for genuinely rough ground
  • + 365-day warranty and 90% pre-assembly

Cons

  • - No top speed stated anywhere, so its legal class cannot be determined from the listing
  • - No rated wattage published, only a 1500 W peak
  • - A bullet header says 18 Ah while the text says 20 Ah
  • - No UL certification named
  • - No published weight, fat tyres plus a 960 Wh pack will not be light

Who is this for?

  • Wet-weather and rough-surface riding where hydraulic brakes and IPX6 earn their keep
  • Riders who want a big battery and will cap the speed themselves
  • Anyone prioritising stopping power over headline speed

The 30-second verdict

Hydraulic brakes at under $500 is the headline. Almost every bike under $700 on Amazon uses mechanical discs, and hydraulics are the single largest safety difference available at this price, shorter stops, less lever effort, far better in the wet. Likebike pairs them with a 960 Wh battery, 20 x 4 fat tyres, full suspension, IPX6 waterproofing and a 365-day warranty.

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The range claim goes the right way

Likebike claims "30+ miles" from 48 V x 20 Ah = 960 Wh. That is about 32 watt-hours per mile, which is below what the pack can do, normal riding is 20-25 Wh/mi, so 38-48 miles is realistic. Nearly every other bike in this batch inflates its range; two of them claim figures that are arithmetically impossible. A brand that under-promises on the one number buyers plan around is telling you something about the rest of its sheet.

(The listing does contradict itself in passing, one bullet header says "18Ah" before the text states 48 V x 20 Ah. We publish the stated 20 Ah figure.)

The gap: no top speed, anywhere

Likebike never states a top speed. Not in the title, not in the bullets. That is the one figure that decides which of the three US classes a bike belongs to, and without it you cannot determine the legal position from the listing at all. A 1500 W peak motor on fat tyres will comfortably exceed 20 mph, so assume it is above Class 2 until you have it in front of you, and check the display menu for a speed limiter before your first ride. Most controllers of this type have one; capping at 20 mph puts it in Class 2 and legal everywhere.

No rated wattage is published either, only the 1500 W peak. Compare the Funhang City Cruiser 26, which states 500 W rated and 20 mph outright and is the only bike in this batch whose legal position needs no caveat. If you need to demonstrate compliance, this listing does not help you do it.

What it is good for

Rough surfaces and weather. IPX6 is a genuinely high ingress rating, most e-bikes claim IPX4 or say nothing, and combined with fat tyres, full suspension and hydraulic braking this is a bike built to be ridden in conditions that keep other budget bikes indoors. Ninety percent pre-assembled with a 365-day warranty.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Likebike UM1 street legal?

You cannot tell from the listing, and that is the problem. Likebike states no top speed anywhere, and top speed is what determines which of the three US classes a bike falls into. A 1500 W peak motor will exceed 20 mph, so treat it as above Class 2 until you can check. Most controllers expose a speed limiter in the display menu; setting 20 mph makes it Class 2 and legal in all 50 states. See the street-legal-by-state guide.

Are hydraulic brakes worth it at this price?

Yes, and they are the reason to choose this bike. Hydraulic discs stop harder with less lever force, stay consistent when wet, and need less adjustment than cables. On a fat-tyre bike carrying a 960 Wh battery, which is heavy, braking is the system under most stress. Almost nothing else under $700 offers them.

Will it really only do 30 miles?

Probably more. 960 Wh at a normal 20-25 Wh per mile gives 38-48 miles; the claimed "30+" is conservative. That is unusual, most listings in this price bracket overstate range, sometimes impossibly. Treat the extra as headroom rather than planning to the maximum.

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