Mokwheel FLINT ST Review: A 40-Pound Commuter You Can Carry for $1,400
A light, well-built Class 2 commuter with a throttle and a fair price, best suited to shorter city rides because of its small battery.
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What the stars are rated against
The stars compare this bike with other commuter e-bikes we have scored — 45 of them, priced $980–$1,820. 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.
Most e-bikes solve the commute and then hand you a new problem: a 60- or 70-pound machine you have to muscle up a stoop or heave onto a car rack. The Mokwheel FLINT ST skips that headache. At 40 pounds it's light enough to lift with two hands and carry into an apartment, and for a lot of city riders that one fact matters more than any spec sheet.
It earns a Genius Score of 77 out of 100 on the strength of a solid build and a fair price, and it's a bike, so it has a and you can cruise without pedaling up to 20 mph. The trade-off is under the hood: the motor is modest and the battery is small, so this suits shorter daily rides more than long hauls.
Pros & cons
What we like
- At 40 pounds it weighs roughly half what a typical e-bike does, so it moves and handles much more like a regular bike
- A means you can pull away from a stop or ride without pedaling at all, up to 20 mph
- and a proven Shimano 8-speed give it a dependable, well-sorted feel for the money
- Priced well for what you get at just under $1,400
- 700×45C tires roll fast and smooth on pavement, and the frame handles up to 300 pounds of rider and cargo
Worth weighing
- The 360Wh battery is small, so the 70-mile claimed range is a stretch and real commutes will come in a good deal lower
- The 350W motor and are on the modest side, so steep, sustained climbs mean real work on the pedals
Key specs
The motor & power
Pulling away from a stoplight, the 350W gives you a smooth, even push rather than a hard shove. It's rated at with short bursts up to 550 , which is plenty to get you moving on flat streets and up gentle rises.
Steep, sustained climbs are where it works hardest. Forty newton-meters is on the low end for an e-bike, so on a long grade the motor strains and you'll want to put real effort into the pedals to keep your speed up.
Because it has a , you can also start from a dead stop or hold a steady cruise without pedaling, which is handy in stop-and-go traffic. That throttle is what makes it a bike, and it tops out at 20 mph either way.
You may see this motor listed a few different ways online, including a much bigger 750W figure that belongs to another Mokwheel model. For the FLINT ST, the number to judge is 350 watts of steady power with 550 watts on tap for short bursts.
Range & battery
Mokwheel quotes up to 70 miles, a best-case figure that assumes flat ground, gentle pedaling, and mild weather. The 360Wh pack behind it is small for a commuter, so a realistic day of city riding with hills, stoplights, and some use lands somewhere short of that number.
For a short, predictable commute or errands around town, there's more than enough capacity here. The small battery only becomes a real question if your days involve long rides or you'd rather not think about plugging in.
A small pack has an upside, too. It charges back up quickly, and it's a big reason the whole bike stays so light.
Ride & components
The FLINT ST feels more expensive than it is once you look at the parts. The (LOGAN HD-M500) haul you down hard and stay predictable in the rain, and the Shimano 8-speed drivetrain is a simple, proven setup that won't give you grief.
The 700×45C tires are closer to a quick road tire than a chunky fat tire. On pavement and in bike lanes they roll fast and quiet, which is exactly what a city rider wants day in and day out.
The 40-pound frame changes how the bike behaves in traffic. It's light enough to flick around a double-parked car or thread a tight gap, and it still takes up to 300 pounds of rider and cargo, so a full pannier or a backpack of groceries doesn't faze it.
Price & value
At $1,399.99, the FLINT ST lands right in the middle of the commuter market. What you're paying for is a light frame, real hydraulic brakes, and a clean build, not a big motor or a big battery.
That's the honest trade to understand before you buy. Mokwheel put the money into how the bike is made and how it rides every day rather than into raw range. For a rider who wants a light, well-sorted city bike, that's the right call; someone logging long daily miles would get more from a bike that spends its budget on a bigger pack.
Who it's for
The walk-up apartment commuter
If you live in a third-floor walk-up or have to bring the bike indoors every night, 40 pounds makes a real difference. You can lift it with two hands and tuck it in a hallway without turning your commute into a workout at both ends.
The flat-city cruiser
If your rides are mostly flat streets and bike lanes and you like the option to sit back and roll on the , this bike fits that life well. The fast-rolling tires and easy 20 mph top speed make short commutes and coffee runs feel effortless.
The long-haul rider
If your round trip runs long or unpredictable, you'll spend the ride watching the battery gauge. There's no bigger pack to swap in, so plan on a charge at the office, or look at a bike built for distance if plugging in mid-day isn't an option.
The hill climber
If your commute has real grades, know the FLINT ST won't erase them for you. The Shimano 8-speed gives you low gears to spin up in, but the motor runs out of muscle on a long climb, so you'll be doing a fair share of the pushing.
Frequently asked
Does the Mokwheel FLINT ST have a throttle?
Yes. It's a Class 2 e-bike with a , so you can ride without pedaling up to 20 mph.
Can you ride the Mokwheel FLINT ST without pedaling?
You can. The throttle lets you pull away from a stop and cruise entirely on motor power up to 20 mph, though riding that way drains the small battery faster.
How far does the Mokwheel FLINT ST go on a charge?
Mokwheel claims up to 70 miles, but that assumes ideal conditions. With a 360Wh battery, hills, and some throttle use, real range will come in noticeably lower, so plan to charge every day or two.
How much does the Mokwheel FLINT ST weigh?
About 40 pounds, which is unusually light for an e-bike, roughly half the weight of many commuters. That makes it easy to move around and store.
What class is the Mokwheel FLINT ST?
It's a e-bike, meaning it has a throttle and a 20 mph top speed. That's the class most bike lanes and paths allow.
How much weight can the Mokwheel FLINT ST carry?
Its is 300 pounds, covering the rider plus a loaded bag or panniers.
How it compares to its siblings
The FLINT ST shares its price, motor, torque, battery, and 77 Genius score with the standard FLINT — the real differences are 4 lb more weight (40 lb vs 36 lb), 50 lb less payload capacity (300 lb vs 350 lb), and a Class 2 rating instead of the FLINT's Class 2/3. If you don't need a step-through frame, the FLINT gives you more capacity and a higher speed class for the same money. Both base models beat the PRO and PRO ST on power and Genius score at a lower price.
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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 commuter 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.