The Himiway A7 Pro Is a Commuter's Dream
Mitchell Anderson
Mitchell has been fascinated by electric scooters since 2019. He began sharing his enthusiasm on his YouTube channel, “RK9 Rides,” in 2020. He joined Rider Guide in 2023, and between the two channels, he spends seven days a week riding, testing, and writing about electric scooters. He has tested dozens of models from dozens of brands and is always on the lookout for the newest and greatest scooters. His current favorite models are the Nami Klima and the NIU KQi3 Max.
A mid-drive motor with a toque sensor, full suspension, integrated display, and all the other little things you want in a commuting focused ebike – and it all comes in under $2500? The Himiway A7 is a commuter’s dream ebike.
Himiway A7 Pro — $2,399
Ever since I got the Himiway A7 Pro, I’ve been using it as my daily commuter, running errands around town, and I’m going to keep using it because I genuinely think it’s one of the best commuter bikes I’ve tried.
I’ll tell you why I think so in my review below. In short, this bike excels because of its mid-drive motor and torque sensor pedal assist as well as dual adjustable suspension and other mountain bike-like features.
Himiway A7 Pro Specs
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Range |
35-50 mi |
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Top Speed |
28 mph |
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Sensor |
Torque Sensor |
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Battery |
720Wh Samsung/Lg cells |
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Motor |
500W (Mid-Drive) w/130Nm torque |
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Modes |
5 modes |
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IP Rating |
IPX7 |
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UL Listing |
UL2849 |
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Lighting |
Brake Lights & Turn Signals |
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Brakes |
Hydraulic Brakes |
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Shifting |
Shimano 9 speed drivetrain |
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Weight Limit |
300 lbs |
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Suspens. |
120mm hydraulic front fork 4-bar linkage rear suspension |
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Weight |
77 lbs (with detachable battery) |
Why Mid-Drive Motors Are Different
The Himiway A7 Pro comes with a 500W hub motor that puts out 130Nm of torque and uses a torque sensor rather than a cadence sensor such as you’ll find on many lower-priced ebikes.
The benefit of a mid-drive motor and torque sensor is that your pedal strokes are assisted rather than the motor turning the wheel and pedaling for you, as it does on a hub drive motor.
A mid-drive motor gives you the sensation of actually riding the bike rather than being pushed along, and for most people this is the superior option. If you want pure speed, go for a hub drive motor, but for finesse, a mid-drive works best.
The A7 Pro had no trouble tackling any of the hills I climbed. On one hill with a 10% grade, I hit a top speed of 16 mph. Still, I would like a little more power, and a 750W would be nice, even as a premium, add-on option.
A Commuter EBike with MTB Appointments
The suspension was the first thing that caught my attention on this bike. You're really not going to encounter anything on your day-to-day commute that's will require more than this.Up front you get a Suntour SR air fork with 120mm of travel. This is fully adjustable to suit your weight and riding style, as is the rear linkage suspension, another design element borrowed from mountain bikes.
You also get 27.5" wheels with 2.4" wide tires. While you could ride the Himiway A7 Pro on the trail, the frame and other components aren't really designed for that, and the tires are more like Cruiser tires.
However, on just about any kind of pavement, or light off-road or gravel, however, you’ll get more than your money’s worth in ride quality from the A7 Pro.
Himiway A7 Pro: Loaded with Commuter Features
The cockpit is very clean, with a nice integrated center display that’s visible in sunlight. You get five riding modes, and I’ve found that with most torque sensor bikes, you can leave it in the highest mode.
The bike will measure how aggressively you ride, and you can focus on shifting – in this case through the 9-speed Shimano drivetrain.
The A7 Pro also has fully hydraulic Shimano disc brakes that feel really nice and need no adjustment after some initial setup. A 48V 15Ah battery can be charged either in the bike or popped out and charged indoors.
Himiway has managed to keep the battery and down tube relatively small, while also making sure that you can get 30-50 miles per charge.
That's good because Himiway A7 Pro doesn't only feel great to ride, but it's also packed with little commuting touches that will make you want to ride it everywhere.
There's a rack securely bolted to the frame and rated for 60 pounds, and it comes with its own tie-down straps, and there's a built in Abus lock.
I would chain up my bike and/or use a U-lock if I was going to leave it, but this could be cool if you're doing Door Dash or Uber Eats and need to run in and out quickly.
Other little touches you’ll see in our full video review add up really quickly and make this ebike feel polished and special, like you’re buying a bike from one of the big brands that costs hundreds more.
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