I can stand on a soapbox and praise e-bikes at a moment’s notice, but they’re not without some drawbacks, such as they’re often heavy and cumbersome. That extra weight can make loading them onto a bike rack tricky or intimidate smaller riders who just want something easy to move around.
That’s one of the Key West’s main goals: to
deliver a cruiser-style e-bike experience that’s lighter and more manageable without sacrificing the joy and convenience that make e-bikes so appealing. Weighing in around the mid-50s, it packs a 500W motor, a 614Wh battery, and an easy step-through frame designed for comfort and accessibility.
I liked how adaptable it felt. The adjustable stem makes dialing in your fit easy, and the ability to toggle between torque and cadence sensor
modes lets you choose between a more natural, responsive ride or near-effortless power. You can even fine-tune that assistance through the Bafang Go app.
