Mokwheel Basalt ST Review: Fat Tires and All-Day Range for $1,500
The Mokwheel Basalt ST is a cheap, capable way onto loose terrain, with strong torque, fat tires, a throttle, and enough battery for real all-day range.
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What the stars are rated against
The stars compare this bike with other off-road e-bikes we have scored — 38 of them. They are a ranking inside that group, not an absolute grade: four stars means it beats most of that set on the measure, not that it hits some fixed standard.
Peers are drawn from a tight price band around this bike, so a $1,000 commuter is judged against other $1,000 commuters rather than against machines costing three times as much. Change the group and the stars would change with it.
The headline Genius Score is not decided by that group alone. It blends the category ranking above with a market-wide view across every bike we publish, so a bike cannot climb simply by sitting in a weak category. How we score.
The Mokwheel Basalt ST is built to get you off the pavement without draining your bank account. For $1,499.99 you get a fat-tire bike with a that's happy on gravel, dirt roads, packed sand, and light trails, plus a so you don't have to pedal if you don't want to. The throttle alone pushes you up to 20 mph without turning a pedal, and if you pedal along the assist carries you to 28 mph, which makes it a bike.
What turns it into a genuinely good deal is the parts list. You get , puncture-resistant fat tires, a that gives smooth, controllable power on loose ground, and a big , the kind of spec sheet you'd normally pay more to get. That's why it lands near the top of its class for value, with a Genius Score of 90 out of 100.
Pros & cons
What we like
- and 4-inch fat tires dig into loose stuff like sand and gravel where skinnier tires wash out.
- A and up to 80 miles of give you room to wander well past the trailhead.
- A gets you moving from a stop or over a short rise without turning a pedal.
- , puncture-resistant tires, and a show up at a price where those parts usually get swapped for cheaper ones.
- A 450 lb leaves plenty of room for camping gear, a cooler, or a passenger's worth of cargo.
Worth weighing
- Mokwheel doesn't publish any details, so how well it soaks up rocky, root-covered ground is an open question.
- It ships as a bike with a 28 mph assisted top speed, which is faster than some bike paths and trails allow, so confirm the rules where you ride before counting on that speed.
Key specs
The motor & power
The is rated at 750 of continuous power with on tap for short bursts. For off-road riding, though, the number that matters more is , and that's strong for the price. It's what gets a heavy, fat-tired bike moving through soft sand or up a loose climb without needing a running start.
Power comes on through a , which gives you finer, more natural control when you're picking through soft or uneven ground. And if you'd rather not pedal at all, the handles pulling away from a stop or nudging over an obstacle.
Mokwheel's spec sheet lists 750W continuous and 1,100W peak. Peak is a brief burst for hard launches and steep pitches, so judge everyday pull on the 750W figure, which is plenty for a bike in this class.
Range & battery
The is large for a budget fat-tire bike, and Mokwheel quotes up to 80 miles of . That top figure assumes easy, ideal conditions, so a real day of riding will land lower depending on the terrain you take on, the weight you're carrying, and how often you're riding the throttle.
Even knocked down to realistic numbers, this is a battery you can plan a long day around. For most people that means all-day gravel outings, or a stretch of commuting between charges instead of a nightly top-up.
Ride & components
The 26" × 4.0" fat tires are the headline here. They float over sand, gravel, and snow far better than a standard tire and smooth out the small stuff, and they're puncture-resistant, which matters when you're miles from anywhere with a repair stand.
Stopping comes from Tektro TKD171 , which give you strong, easy braking even on a loaded bike heading downhill. Shifting is a Shimano 7-speed, simple and reliable and standard at this price, though the limited gear range is the part that'll feel tight on long, steep climbs.
The one thing Mokwheel doesn't spell out is , so if you're planning on rough, rocky trails, treat comfort as the thing to test before you buy.
Mokwheel's own listings disagree on weight, showing both 68 and 80 pounds. Either way it's a substantial bike, so plan on roughly 80 pounds when you think about lifting it onto a car rack or hitch carrier.
Price & value
At $1,499.99, the Basalt ST is priced well for what you actually get. A near-940Wh battery, hydraulic brakes, a torque sensor, and puncture-resistant fat tires usually add up to more than this, which is why it rates as an outstanding value in the off-road class.
The trade-off is that it's specialized: unspecified suspension and a 7-speed drivetrain mean it's built more for exploring gravel and dirt roads than hammering technical singletrack. For the rider who just wants an affordable ticket to go-anywhere weekend fun, that's an easy trade to make.
Who it's for
The gravel-and-beach explorer
If your idea of a good weekend is dirt roads, packed sand, and easy trails, this is a lot of capable bike for the money. It floats over surfaces that would bog down a narrow-tired bike, and the big battery lets you push farther from the car than you'd expect.
The rider who'd rather not always pedal
If you like the option to sit back and cruise, the thumb throttle takes you up to 20 mph with no pedaling, which is handy for easing your legs on the ride home or getting rolling again on a loose uphill. Just know that leaning on it pulls the battery down faster than pedaling does.
The technical singletrack rider
If you're chasing rocky, root-covered trails and drops, look closely before you buy, because Mokwheel doesn't publish suspension specs and the 7-speed gearing runs low on climbing gears when things get steep and technical. This bike is happier on smoother off-road terrain.
The bike-path commuter
If you mostly ride shared paths and greenways, remember that the 28 mph pedal-assist makes this a Class 3 bike, and plenty of paths cap e-bikes below that or ban Class 3 outright. Check your local rules first so you're not paying for speed you can't legally use.
Frequently asked
Does the Mokwheel Basalt ST have a throttle?
Yes. It has a that powers the bike up to 20 mph without any pedaling.
Can you ride the Mokwheel Basalt ST without pedaling?
You can. The throttle lets you ride up to 20 mph on motor power alone, which is handy for pulling away in soft sand or giving your legs a rest. Pedaling gets you a longer range and a higher 28 mph top speed.
How far does the Mokwheel Basalt ST go on a charge?
Mokwheel claims up to 80 miles from the . That's a best-case number, so plan for less depending on terrain, load, and how much you use the throttle.
How fast does the Mokwheel Basalt ST go?
Up to 20 mph on the throttle and up to 28 mph with pedal assist.
What class is the Mokwheel Basalt ST?
It's a e-bike: throttle to 20 mph and pedal assist to 28 mph. Class 3 speeds aren't allowed on every trail or path, so check your local rules.
How much weight can the Mokwheel Basalt ST carry?
Its is 450 pounds, which covers a heavier rider plus a hefty load of gear, or even a second person within that limit.
How it compares to its siblings
The Basalt ST and the standard Basalt are the same bike in every way that matters: same price ($1,499.99), same motor, torque, weight, brakes, and 7-speed drivetrain. The 940.8Wh battery here is 0.8Wh higher than the Basalt's 940Wh, which is not a real difference. Both share the top Genius score of 90 in this family, well ahead of the Basalt 2.0 (84) and Basalt ST 2.0 (78), which cost $200-$300 more for an 8-speed drivetrain and nothing else changed. Unless you specifically want that extra gear, the ST is the smarter buy.
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Guides worth reading
- E-bike classes explained: Class 1, 2 and 3Three classes, two questions: does it have a throttle, and how fast does the motor keep helping.
- Nominal vs peak watts on an e-bikeThe wattage in the headline is usually the peak figure, which can be roughly double the number the motor actually sustains.
- E-bike range explainedEvery range figure on every spec sheet is a best case. Here is how to translate it into what you'll really see.
How we score: the Genius Score blends a bike's capability against same-price peers with its value for the money, weighted for what this off-road buyer prioritises. Specs are pulled from the manufacturer's live page and normalised (nominal vs peak watts, true weight with battery). Ratings are our estimate from specs, not a lab test.