GOTRAX Tundra Review | Don’t Leave This Bike Out in the Cold

Ride quality is a relatively complex subject that factors in a bike’s style, sizing, comfort level, responsiveness, handling, user interface, and more. Overall, I was impressed with what the Tundra brought to the table, though this section will also contain a couple of relatively minor points of critique.

Starting with the positives, I found the bike comfortable and enjoyable to ride. GOTRAX makes the Tundra in a single size, with both step-thru and high-step frame styles that fit riders from 5’0” to 6’4”. The bike’s sizing worked well for my height of 5’11”, offering comfortable and efficient leg extension and a sporty but relaxed forward-leaning riding position.

The bike offers roughly 9 inches of adjustment in saddle height, a respectable range that should accommodate most riders. Changes to the bike’s handlebar height, reach, or riding position will likely require swapping the stem and/or handlebars, which is easy and cost-friendly to do.

Comfort was a factor of many elements. I liked the bike’s sport-style saddle, which felt supportive without impeding pedaling. The rubber grips were soft and easy to hold on to. A suspension fork and the Tundra’s 26×4” fat tires combined for effective shock absorption, helping to make the ride smooth and plush.

In terms of handling, the bike felt relaxed and predictable. The Tundra’s weight of roughly 83 lbs prevents it from being remarkably nimble, but it does keep it feeling sturdy and stuck to the ground. To complement this plantedness, the 4-inch-wide tires provide a wide, stable platform that makes riding feel steady and balanced.

Despite the Tundra’s step-thru frame, I was pleased to note that I didn’t feel much frame flex when cornering. Inevitably, the frame is more compliant than it would be with a top tube, but overall, I’m glad to be able to comment that the bike felt much stiffer than I expected.

One area with room for improvement is the Tundra’s shifter. While the Shimano Tourney’s over-the-bar shifter is tried and true, it requires releasing your thumb from the right grip, which can sacrifice some control over the bike’s steering. For off-road-capable e-bikes like the Tundra, we recommend a below-the-bar trigger-style shifter so that riders can maintain better control when encountering bumps in their path.

Additionally, I appreciated the pedal assist system’s ability to adapt to my pedaling when in the mid-to-high power assist levels, but it wasn’t always the fastest to respond. I found that its re-engagement after coasting/braking could be delayed, sometimes taking a full rotation of the cranks or more to kick in. Riders can, of course, engage the throttle for faster pickup, but a more responsive pedal assist system would be more user friendly.

That critique aside, the Tundra is generally very approachable and easy to use. It is not overcomplicated by a Bluetooth app, a cockpit crammed with features and controls, or complex settings menus—all of which make for a straightforward experience friendly to new riders.