Our new review format – we'd like your feedback

[Rasmus]

Hi everyone,

We've just published the first review in our new format for the bikes we test ourselves. It's built around one idea: measure everything, and show all of it.

The first one is the Jasion Thunder Pro ST, a full-suspension fat-tire e-bike:
Jasion Thunder Pro Review: We Tested Every Claim

What's different

• The same tests for every bike. Every e-bike goes through the same tests on the same documented courses: two range tests, at least two hill climbs, 0–20 mph acceleration, braking distance, a verified weigh-in and a timed assembly.
• Claims checked against measurements. We put the manufacturer's claims side by side with what we measured. Jasion's 35 mph top speed held up (GPS-verified). The 500 lb payload claim turned out to be, in Jasion's own words, a 270 lb riding limit.
• Results in context. Every result is shown next to similar bikes and the 86 e-bikes we've tested the same way, so you can see at a glance whether a number is good for its class.
• A score built only from our own tests. The review shows how every part of it was calculated.
• Who should NOT buy it. Every review says who the bike is a poor fit for, not just who it suits.
  

The full test protocol is public if you want to dig into the details: How We Test Bikes

What we'd like to hear from you

• Is anything missing that you'd want to know before buying a bike?
• Which results matter most to you: range, hill climbing, braking, comfort, weight, or something else?
• The review is long. Is it easy to find what you're looking for, or should we change the layout?
• Do any of the tests seem unfair? For example, we test range at medium and max assist, while Jasion's 90-mile figure is for the lowest assist level. Should we add a lowest-assist range test too?
• Which bikes should we test next?
  

Anything else, good or bad, is welcome too. We read every reply and will use them to shape the next reviews.

Thanks,
Rasmus