2023 Haoqi Eagle Review

What is happening? Ebike reviews, that's what's happening. Today we're checking out the Eagle from HAOQI. It's a fat tire, feature-complete competitor in the hardtail sector. There is a ton of pros on this one, with a few minor complaints, and we'll get into those in the review!

Video Review

Written Review

What is happening? Ebike reviews, that's what's happening. Today we're checking out the Eagle from HAOQI. It's a fat tire, feature-complete competitor in the hardtail sector. There is a ton of pros on this one, with a few minor complaints, and we'll get into those in the review below!

HAOQI offers a competitive 2-year, all-inclusive warranty, which you can check out here. They also offer a 3-year battery replacement, which is pretty dope, considering the average lifespan of most lithium batteries seems to be around the 2-year mark.

Online Ordering & Assembly: Good option if you don't live near a dealer

HAOQI does have a handful of dealers in the US, which can be found on their dealer locator. If you don't live near one, like me, how was the assembly process? Well, pretty straightforward. I've assembled somewhere north of 200 Ebikes in the past few years, so keep that in mind. The assembly process was very typical, with nothing out of the ordinary or extremely difficult. I received all of the necessary things to assemble the bike and wasn't missing any pieces, so the Eagle was off to a strong start!

If you want to get a taste of the assembly process, you can check out the Eagle Assembly Video.

Comfort & Ride Feel: Surprisingly comfortable, with a sturdy, balanced ride feel

We've reviewed a ton of similarly speced, similarly priced Ebikes in the past, so I had my expectations set on what I thought was going to be another fat tire Ebike riding experience. First off, the geometry here was solid. I liked the rake angle, the large, mostly flat handlebars, and where the saddle was located. I feel like this thing is ready for a pretty wide array of riders. HAOQI claims the rider range is between 5'5" and 6'8", and while I see this being usable in that range, I personally wouldn't recommend it to a person who was under 5'7", unless they had extensive bike riding experience. For the 6'8" folks, again, I think it would be doable, but if I was over 6'4" I would probably expect to install an adjustable stem, to get those handlebars in a better riding position.

The suspension fork makes a huge difference, even with the already pretty cozy ride feel from the 26" x 4" tires. The suspension fork offers around 80mm of travel, with lockout adjustment, and this is what elevates the bike from a middle-of-the-road ride feel, to above average ride feel, considering it's not a full-suspension bike. The fairly wide comfort-ish saddle fit me well, and I don't have any complaints about it. Saddles are always something that would be super easy to upgrade, so it's hard to harp on brands providing standard saddles on Ebikes these days.

Utility: You can do about a million different things with this Ebike

The Eagle comes with a hefty rear rack, which really opens up the possibilities for what you could use this platform for. Panier bags? Throw them on! Rear basket? Attach it! It also comes with an integrated rear light, so no need to worry about extra batteries just to keep this vital safety feature. It could be turned into a fat tire commuter since it includes everything we look for: an integrated light system, rack, and fenders. The front light is decently bright, but I would recommend getting an additional light you could mount higher on the handlebars, with a few hundred lumens if you'll be riding it extensively at night. The fenders worked great. They're a thicker plastic fender, which is my personal favorite. They're lighter and won't get rusty from the eventual scratches rocks and such things will inflict over time. Another feature that is sometimes overlooked with commuter Ebikes is the ability to remove the battery and charge it in your place of work, which you can do with the Eagle. Now, most people won't use this bike for commuting primarily, but it's nice to know that it has the chops to pull it off, if needed.

Safety: Pretty safe, with a few things to add for a 10/10 in this department

Being seen is the biggest thing to consider when riding an Ebike, especially if you're dealing with traffic, or plan on doing some riding in the evening and into the night. The Eagle has integrated front lights and rear lights, so it's off to a good start. The front light could be brighter, as we mentioned, and the rear light is decently bright as well. We don't see any of the extra features we'd like to see from a safety perspective, such as turn signals, sidewall reflective stripes, or a horn, but for a basic Ebike, and especially at this price point, there are still some solid efforts in the safety department. It does include a small bell, but this shouldn't be your only form of communicating with other people out there in the real world.

Another safety factor is power and speed. If you can't accelerate out of a sticky situation, you might just get caught in it (It's sticky after all)! This is one area of safety the Eagle could use some modification. The throttle top speed is dictated by the current level of pedal assist. Now, for some people, this is a feature they want. However, from a safety perspective, I would want access to the whole gambit of power available, in any level of pedal assist. Let's play through a scenario. If you're making a turn and you see a distracted driver also making that turn, and you can't stop, but need to accelerate quickly to get away, the throttle makes it difficult to go any faster than you currently are. That's when it goes from a fun ride to the store to a less fun ride to the hospital.

Now, let's talk about a scenario where you need to stop quickly, instead of accelerating. Well, we'd be relying on the brakes, and luckily the brakes here worked really well! They are hydraulic Gemma disc brakes, clamping onto 180mm rotors. We've reviewed a few Gemma brakes in the past, and haven't had any issues with them in our testing. They seem to be reliable, powerful brakes, and those are the qualities we'd want in a brake. So, no issues here whatsoever.

Power & Performance: Not too slow, not too fast, just right

I'll preface this with a personal note: I like to go fast. I remember the days when 20 MPH used to do it for me, but it barely gets the blood pumping these days. That's my caveat to the next statement.

The Eagle isn't incredibly fast. It goes 20 MPH out of the box and really isn't all that torquey. Now, there are some of you reading this that are shouting with joy, because you may have just found the relaxed, fat tire ride you've been looking for! And there are some that want more wind in your hair, which I understand. That being said, this is a well-tuned Ebike. It doesn't jump off the line, but for those riders that are looking for a slower power curve, and a more controllable acceleration, this is a pretty dope option. HAOQI is aiming this bike for those that want the option to get up to a reasonable speed and can handle some reasonable terrain.

Closing Thoughts: Solid fat tire Ebike for the money

Overall I think the Eagle is a great addition to the HAOQI lineup and the fat tire Ebike space in general. I see a large audience for this type of bike, and with the increased popularity of these stable, fat tire Ebikes, I think the Eagle is going to be a bike you'll be seeing more of in the future.

Now, personally, there are a few things I'd love to see implemented in future iterations of the bike, such as locking grips, an upgraded display, and a brighter front light. The grips and front light are all things that should be pretty to upgrade aftermarket but would be awesome to see them come stock on Eagles in the future.

Thanks for stopping by and checking out what we do around here. If you've had some experience with HAOQI, or the Eagle specifically, we'd love to hear about your experience in the comments below!

We appreciate the continued support and engagement in this growing community, and we'll catch ya on the next one!