Greenbike USA GB-FS5 vs Specialized Turbo Vado 5.0

When folded, the Greenbike GB-FS5 measures a compact 37 x 17 x 28 inch (94 x 43 x 71 cm).

The maximum range of the GB-FS5 is rated at 50 miles, which is a little over 80 kilometers. Compared to other electric bikes in this price range, that's pretty high. The X-Treme Trail Maker for example can only reach a maximum range of 25 miles.

The GS-FS5 has a high build quality and an overall very sturdy frame.

In the case of a defect, broken part or a dead-on-arrival, Greenbike's customer service is known for its great assistance. Parts are replaced and all shipping costs are handled by the manufacturer.

The maximum speed the Greenbike USA GB-FS5 is able to achieve is measured at 20 miles per hour (a little over 32 kilometers per hour), which is also the speed limit for electric bikes in most states of the USA.

The Greenbike comes fully assembled. Although an instructional booklet is included for minor adjustments of the bike, there's no need to install any parts yourself.

This e-bike has three different levels of assistance: Eco, Sport and Turbo. The Eco level only helps you to maintain speed, whilst Turbo will kick in almost immediately and will push you forward with great effort. The exact amount of assistance levels for each mode can be fine-tuned in the smartphone app so you can personalize the bike to your needs. The battery capacity should be enough for most everyday commuters, as it can go as far as 50 miles in Eco mode or 25 miles in Turbo mode.

You can download the Specialized E-Bike Mission Control app that offers a wide range of features and allows to customize your bike. You can check all the previous stats of your rides, the current status of the battery, plan routes accordingly to the battery level and diagnose potential problems with the bike. You can also fine tune the characteristics and response of the motor and change the behavior of each travel mode.

The bike is designed in a way that from a distance, it’s hard to tell that it has a battery and a motor. The battery is seamlessly integrated in the down tube while the motor sits hidden in the bottom bracket. It does have a built in headlight, a display mounted on the handlebar and a taillight that works as a brake light, but the rest looks like an ordinary bike so it’s less likely to attract thieves and will blend in the traffic with the rest of the bikes.