The leather saddle provides a comfortable seat for commuting with a quick-release for easy height adjustment. This, combined with the upright riding position, offers a broad field of view of the road in front of you.
The grips of the 3DHD are a black rubber ergonomic style that I found to be surprisingly more comfortable than most I’ve tested. The handlebars are commuter style with an innovative no-tool adjustment feature, allowing quick changes to the handlebar reach on the fly. This makes it easy to fine-tune riding posture without any additional tools, directly from the roadside.
The left side of the handlebars has a push throttle and a duo-tone LCD display for navigation of the menu and pedal assist settings. Over on the right side there is a bell and the Shimano 8-speed shifter. The central area remains uncluttered, although the placement of the LED headlight on the side of the suspension fork rather than in a more central handlebar position seems like a missed opportunity.
Speaking of suspension, the bike includes a Suntour NEX fork with a lockout feature and 60mm of travel. The Maxxis Outlander 28×1.75 ” commuter tires add to the bike’s urban utility, providing a quiet, smooth roll with minimal friction, plus the piece of mind that comes with Maxxis’s solid reputation.
The 500W rear hub motor is quiet and efficient, giving quick pedal assistance. The cadence sensor activates almost immediately, with pedal assistance engaging within a quarter turn of the pedals—much quicker than some systems that may require a half rotation or sometimes more. While a torque sensor might improve the natural feel and efficiency of pedal assistance, the existing setup still performs well, providing sufficient power for your rides.
Commuters will appreciate the practical inclusions such as comprehensive LED lighting, racks, and fenders on both the front and back of the bike, which enhance safety and comfort during wet or late-night rides.
Overall, the iGo Core Elite 3DHD offers a smooth, comfortable, and quiet ride—qualities that make it a solid contender in the commuter or urban e-bike market.
