Euphree

City Robin X+

Brand: Euphree

Price

$2,349

Motor (Nominal)

750 W

Range

60 mi

Battery

672 Wh

Technical Architecture

Overview

Price

$2,349

MSRP

Motor

750 W

Nominal Output · 1,200 W peak

Battery

672 Wh

Battery Capacity

Speed

28 mph

Unlocked Top Speed

Payload

350 lbs

Max Load Capacity · bike weighs 64 lbs

Safety Standards

UL 2849 Certified

Electrical System Integrity

UL 2271 Certified

Battery Performance & Safety

Foldable

No

Frame style(s): Step-Thru

Score breakdown

53.5 out of 100 — Worth considering

Data notice. MISSING DATA: Battery & Range / Battery ingress protection

The arithmetic, in full

Power & Drive10.5 / 16
Battery & Range6.5 / 21
Safety & Braking7.5 / 14
Ride Quality & Components19 / 32
Utility & Practicality6 / 8
Display & Connectivity4 / 9
Performance score53.5 / 100
Value — 53.5 points ÷ $2,34922.8 pts per $1,000
Show every metric and rung — how each subtotal was earned

Every metric below is a ladder. The bike sits on one rung, and that rung’s points are the points it earns. Add the six category subtotals and you get the score at the top of the page. There is no weighting step, no normalisation and nothing rounded away.

Adding a bike never moves another bike’s score. The score is absolute, not a curve. A bike that earned 62 in January earns 62 in December unless its specification changes or we correct a data error — and we log every correction.

Power & Drive

10.5 / 16
Peak power output4 / 9.5
This bike: 960 W — 900–1,049 W
Under 600 W0 pts600–749 W1.5 pts750–899 W2.5 pts900–1,049 W4 ptsThis bike1,050–1,199 W5.5 pts1,200–1,349 W7 pts1,350–1,499 W8 pts1,500 W or more9.5 pts

System voltage x controller amperage - the one number that decides acceleration and hill climbing. Scored once, not three times.

Pedal-assist sensing3.5 / 3.5
This bike: Torque — Torque sensor
Cadence sensor only0 ptsTorque sensor3.5 ptsThis bike

A torque sensor measures how hard you pedal and matches it. Every bike has at least a cadence sensor, so cadence alone earns nothing.

Throttle1 / 1
This bike: Yes — Throttle included
No throttle0 ptsThrottle included1 ptThis bike

Lets you pull away from a stop without pedalling - useful with a load, on a hill, in traffic, or with joint pain.

Speed class2 / 2
This bike: 28 mph — 28 mph (Class 3)
Below 20 mph0 pts20–27 mph (Class 1/2)0.5 pts28 mph (Class 3)2 ptsThis bike

Class 3 bikes (28 mph) keep pace with city traffic. Class 1 and 2 stop assisting at 20 mph.

Battery & Range

6.5 / 21
Usable battery capacity6 / 12
This bike: 672 Wh — 650–799 Wh
Under 350 Wh0 pts350–499 Wh2 pts500–649 Wh4 pts650–799 Wh6 ptsThis bike800–999 Wh8 pts1,000–1,299 Wh10 pts1,300 Wh or more12 pts

Total watt-hours you can carry, counting a second battery if one is included. Capacity is scored once whether it arrives in one pack or two.

Charger speed0.5 / 3
This bike: 144 W charger — 100–149 W
Under 100 W0 pts100–149 W0.5 ptsThis bike150–199 W1 pt200–249 W2 pts250–349 W2.5 pts350 W or more3 pts

The charger's own output in watts. Scored on the charger alone so that a large battery is not penalised, and so a 36 V high-amp charger cannot pass for a 48 V one.

Cell supplier0 / 2
This bike: China Tier 1 — Not LG, Samsung or Panasonic
Not LG, Samsung or Panasonic0 ptsThis bikeLG, Samsung or Panasonic2 pts

Cells from LG, Samsung or Panasonic publish cycle-life and thermal data. Anything else earns nothing.

Battery ingress protection0 / 4
This bike: not published by the manufacturer
The manufacturer does not publish this specification, so the bike scores zero here. We do not guess, and we do not quietly skip the metric — that would let an unpublished spec look like a strong one.

The published IP rating of the battery pack - not the bike. IPX5 is a water-jet test only; IP65 adds a dust-tight claim; IPX7 adds immersion.

Safety & Braking

7.5 / 14
Braking system3 / 6.5
This bike: Hydro 2p — Hydraulic disc, 2-piston
Rim, V-brake, coaster or mechanical disc0 ptsHydraulic disc, 2-piston3 ptsThis bikeHydraulic disc, 4-piston6.5 pts

Mechanical disc is the bare minimum and earns nothing. Hydraulic discs stop harder with less hand effort; a four-piston calliper is more than twice the braking power of a two-piston and over double the price.

Brake hardware1 / 2.5
This bike: Tektro — Tier-2 name brand (Tektro, Star Union)
Unbranded or not published0 ptsTier-2 name brand (Tektro, Star Union)1 ptThis bikePremium (Magura, Shimano, SRAM, TRP, Hayes)2.5 pts

Whether pads, rotors and callipers can be bought and serviced anywhere. Tektro and Star Union are both serviceable; Magura is better.

Motor cut-off at the brake lever2 / 2
This bike: Yes — Motor cut-off at the brake lever
Throttle fitted, no cut-off at the lever0 ptsMotor cut-off at the brake lever2 ptsThis bikeNo throttle fitted - the failure mode does not apply2 pts

On a throttle bike, squeezing the brake should cut motor power. It is a backstop for a stuck throttle or a controller fault. A bike with no throttle cannot have that failure, so it scores full marks here.

Brake-activated light1.5 / 1.5
This bike: Yes — Brake-activated rear light
No brake light0 ptsBrake-activated rear light1.5 ptsThis bike

A rear light that brightens under braking is the cheapest way to be seen slowing down.

Turn signals0 / 1.5
This bike: No — No turn signals
No turn signals0 ptsThis bikeIntegrated turn signals1.5 pts

Signal without taking a hand off the bars.

Ride Quality & Components

19 / 32
Suspension6.5 / 11
This bike: Suntour — Name-brand suspension fork (SR Suntour, RST, KKE)
Rigid steel fork0 ptsRigid aluminium or carbon fork0.5 ptsUnbranded suspension fork2.5 ptsName-brand suspension fork (SR Suntour, RST, KKE)6.5 ptsThis bikePremium suspension fork (Fox, RockShox, Marzocchi)9 ptsPremium fork plus rear suspension11 pts

A rigid steel fork costs about $6 to make; a name-brand suspension fork is $80 or more. The spread reflects that.

Drivetrain4 / 10.5
This bike: 7 (11:28) / Shimano Altus — 7–8 speed, mid tier
Single-speed chain0 pts3–7 speed, entry tier2 ptsSingle-speed belt drive4 pts7–8 speed, mid tier4 ptsThis bike9+ speed, quality tier7 ptsInternally-geared hub or gearbox with belt10.5 pts

Gear range, shifting quality and maintenance burden on one ladder. An internally-geared hub with a belt is several levels above a single-speed chain and costs roughly eighty times as much.

Tyres1.5 / 1.5
This bike: Schwalbe — Premium brand (Maxxis, Schwalbe, Kenda, Continental)
Unbranded or OEM0 ptsValue brand (CST, Chaoyang, Innova)1 ptPremium brand (Maxxis, Schwalbe, Kenda, Continental)1.5 ptsThis bike

The best available proxy for grip, rolling resistance and puncture resistance. Deliberately kept small - a name-brand tyre is only about $5 more.

Frame finish1.5 / 2
This bike: Smooth — Smooth welds
Basic welds0 ptsSmooth welds1.5 ptsThis bikeGravity-cast or hydroformed2 pts

Weld finish is a visible proxy for frame manufacturing control.

Axle standard2 / 2.5
This bike: Yes — Thru-axle
Bolt-on or nutted axle0 ptsQuick-release axle0.5 ptsThru-axle2 ptsThis bikeThreaded thru-axle2.5 pts

A thru-axle holds the wheel more securely than a quick-release; a threaded thru-axle more securely still.

Stem1.5 / 2
This bike: Adjustable — Tooled adjustable stem
Non-adjustable stem0 ptsTooled adjustable stem1.5 ptsThis bikeQuick-release adjustable stem2 pts

An adjustable stem lets one bike fit several riders. A quick-release adjustable stem costs roughly triple a tooled one.

Pedals1.5 / 2
This bike: Aluminum — Aluminium
Plastic0 ptsSteel0.5 ptsAluminium1.5 ptsThis bikeQuick-release aluminium2 pts

The part most owners replace first. Quick-release aluminium pedals fold the bike into a smaller space and do not snap.

Lock-on grips0.5 / 0.5
This bike: Yes — Lock-on grips
Standard grips0 ptsLock-on grips0.5 ptsThis bike

Lock-on grips do not twist loose or slide off in the wet.

Utility & Practicality

6 / 8
Rack & cargo system2.5 / 4
This bike: Yes / Aluminum — Aluminium rack
No rack included0 ptsSteel rack1.5 ptsAluminium rack2.5 ptsThis bikeAluminium rack with standard accessory interface (MIK/AVS)4 pts

Whether the bike carries anything out of the box, and whether accessories clip to a published standard instead of needing bungee cords.

Fenders & weather protection2 / 2.5
This bike: Yes / Aluminum — Metal fenders
No fenders0 ptsBasic plastic fenders0.5 ptsMetal fenders2 ptsThis bikeFull-coverage composite fenders2.5 pts

Full-coverage fenders are what make an e-bike usable in the rain. Composite fenders do not rattle, rust or cut.

Kickstand1.5 / 1.5
This bike: Adjustable — Adjustable or double-leg kickstand
No kickstand0 ptsFixed kickstand1 ptAdjustable or double-leg kickstand1.5 ptsThis bike

An adjustable or double-leg stand holds a loaded bike upright.

Display & Connectivity

4 / 9
Display2.5 / 6.5
This bike: Color LCD — Colour LCD or OLED
LED indicator only0 ptsMonochrome LCD1.5 ptsColour LCD or OLED2.5 ptsThis bikeTFT4.5 ptsTouchscreen TFT6.5 pts

How much you can read at a glance, in sunlight, without stopping. A touchscreen TFT is $40-50 of cost over a colour LCD.

Rider tuning1.5 / 2
This bike: Somewhat — Partial tuning
No rider tuning0 ptsPartial tuning1.5 ptsThis bikeFull rider tuning2 pts

Whether you can change how the bike delivers power, or only how much.

App connectivity0 / 0.5
This bike: No — No app
No app0 ptsThis bikeApp connectivity0.5 pts

Useful for firmware updates and diagnostics. Nice to have, but most riders do not use it.

Features we show but do not score

0 points — useful to know, not evidence of quality
—Quick-release pedals✓Lock-on grips—Tyre sealant fitted—Plastic-free packaging—Second battery included—Foldable frame

These are real, checkable facts about the bike, and buyers ask about them. None of them predicts whether the bike is good, so none of them moves the score. Quick-release pedals are convenient; they are not a quarter of a braking system.

Editorial Insights

Key Benefits & Drawbacks

Reasons to Buy

  • Ergonomic upright geometry minimizes back and neck strain.
  • Comes fully equipped with fenders, racks, and integrated lighting.
  • Puncture-resistant tires offer peace of mind on debris-filled streets.

Reasons to Avoid

  • Standardized geometry doesn't excel at off-road or high-speed performance.
  • Can feel sluggish compared to lightweight, fitness-oriented e-bikes.

Expert Verdict

In-Depth Analysis

Editorial Review: Evaluating theCity Robin X+

The Euphree City Robin X+ is the crown jewel of classic, Dutch-style step-through urban commuters. While Euphree’s Stellar Falcon line behaves like a rugged trail SUV, the City Robin X+ is built specifically to turn rough, cracked city streets into a smooth, seamless ribbon of asphalt.

The "X+" generation represents a major evolution of Euphree's flagship commuter. It keeps their legendary dual-layer suspension system (a suspension fork paired with a suspension seatpost) but completely cleans up the design with fully internal cable routing. It also introduces an ultra-responsive bottom-bracket torque sensor and an integrated rear wheel café lock for rapid security during quick coffee stops.

The Technical Snapshot

  • Power & Snappy Drive: Motored by a custom-tuned 48V 500W nominal Bafang rear hub motor that peaks out at a muscular 900W and pushing up to 85Nm of torque. It handles urban hill climbs with authoritative ease without generating a loud, buzzy motor drone.
  • The Torque Sensor Magic: Integrates a responsive bottom-bracket torque sensor that reads exactly how hard you are stepping on the pedals. It dynamically blends the motor's power with your own cadence, completely eliminating the sudden "jerking" sensation found on cheap e-bikes.
  • Battery & Range: Carries a sleek, downtube-integrated 48V 14Ah (672Wh) battery built with premium Samsung/LG cells, delivering a realistic real-world range of 30 to 60+ miles depending on your assist level. The entire bike is fully SGS certified to meet stringent UL 2271 and UL 2849 safety standards.
  • Speed & Class Customization: Ships natively as a high-speed Class 3 e-bike, propelling you up to a fast 28 mph on pedal assist to safely keep pace with city traffic. It features a left-side thumb throttle that can be configured to deliver a legal Class 2 cap of 20 mph on pure motor power.
  • Dual-Layer Comfort Package: To completely mitigate rider fatigue over potholes and cobblestones, it pairs an SR Suntour 100mm travel front suspension fork (with preload and mechanical lockout) with a premium SR Suntour NCX suspension seatpost and a wide, plush Velo comfort saddle.
  • Brakes & Drivetrain: Outfitted with elite Tektro E350 hydraulic disc brakes with adjustable levers and an automatic motor-cutoff safety system. The power goes down through an urban-optimized 7-speed Shimano drivetrain running an 11-28T gear layout.
  • Tires & Sturdy Wheelbuild: Rolls on nimble, fast-rolling 27.5x2.125-inch hybrid city/gravel tires (featuring puncture protection and reflective sidewalls). To handle heavy cargo or rough pavement, the rear wheel is upgraded with ultra-thick, heavy-duty 12G spokes.
  • Ergonomics & Frame Sizing: Built around a highly accessible 6061 aluminum step-through frame with an ultra-low 17-inch standover height. Thanks to a 90mm adjustable tool-free stem and hydroformed swept-back handlebars, the single frame size adjusts perfectly to accommodate riders from 5'0" to 6'1" (supporting a 275-lb total payload capacity).
  • The Built-In Security & Perks: Arrives fully loaded for daily city living, featuring an integrated frame-mounted key-operated café wheel lock (for locking the rear wheel instantly), a passcode-protected startup on the left-side color LCD, an integrated USB-C device charging port, a 200-lumen headlight, a 220-degree high-visibility brake light, full aluminum fenders, a 100-lb capacity rear rack, and a classic brass bell.

Key Specifications

City Robin X+

Performance

Motor (Nominal)
750 W
Motor (Peak)
1,200 W
Battery
672 Wh
Battery (Ah)
14.0 Ah
Range
60 mi
Top Speed
28 mph

Practicality

Price
$2,349
Weight
64 lbs
Payload Capacity
350 lbs
Foldable
No

Real-World Range Estimator

Fine-tuned for the 672 Wh Battery

33.6 mi

  • Level 1Super Eco
  • Level 2Eco
  • Level 3Standard
  • Level 4Sport
  • Level 5Turbo

Motor Type

Terrain Profile

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