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Denago Cruiser 1 Top-Tube Electric Bike

Class 2
Up to 400 Wh
41-60 mi claimed
251-300 lb max load

SVT Score, Lower

Usability3.2/10Social5.0/10The SVT Score is placed on its category's range

Versus

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A Class 2 beach cruiser with a twist throttle and a removable 367.2 Wh battery, at the low end of the price list.

$1,199

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SKU: DE-E03-BLA Category: Electric Bikes Brand: Denago

Usability

3.2 out of 10

Battery2367.2 Wh (36 V, 10.2 Ah) on the commuter ladder

Option: replacement battery sold separately ($499.99)

Better on batteryHiboy EX9The EX9 carries a 557 Wh battery. $1,199.99Scores 4.0

Motor245 Nm rear hub, 350 W rated

Stated: compare table lists 350 W with 48 V against the 36 V battery

Better on motorHiboy EX9Maker publishes 750 W nominal. $1,199.99Scores 7.0

Ride Hardware2mechanical discs, rigid fork, speed sensor

Better on ride hardwareTenways AGO XHydraulic discs with a 180 mm front rotor. $1,999Scores 10.0

Features3removable battery and throttle

Better on featuresVelotric Tempo city bikeA removable battery. $1,499Scores 9.0

Verification6Cruiser 1 Top tube on Denago Ebikes Corp's UL 2849 file QGNS.E537523 (Product iQ); no second lab

Searched: UL Certipedia Intertek SGS TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada
Record: UL Product iQ, ANSI/CAN/UL 2849 (QGNS, Electrical Systems for E-Bikes), Cruiser 1 Top tube, DENAGO EBIKES CORPORATION
Record: UL Product iQ, ANSI/CAN/UL 2849 (QGNS), E03, CRUISER 1 TOP TUBE, ZHEJIANG TAOTAO VEHICLES CO., LTD

Warranty & Support5two years on battery and motor

Better on warranty & supportPedego Avenue Core Commuter BikeThe parts. $1,995Scores 9.0

Weight

Measured: 56.28 lb on the step-through twin by Electric Bike Report (manufacturer-paid test)

Strengths

Upright riding position
Twist throttle for easy starts
Affordable entry price
Two frame styles at one price
Battery lifts out to charge indoors

Drawbacks

Mechanical disc brakes
No lights fitted
Bike weight not published
Rack sold separately
Small battery for longer rides

Verdict

An affordable, simple beach cruiser, but its small battery limits range

Social score

5.0 out of 10

RedditBrand-level4 out of 10

r/ebikes: a Commute owner reported the stock brake pads worn out after about 400 miles of hilly commuting (Mar 2024)
r/ebikes: a buyer weighing a Commute 2 heard from a local shop that Denago bikes are well made with good service, while another commenter called it expensive for a 500 W bike (Dec 2024)

Google6 out of 10

Liked

light for a cruiser
low price

Complaints

no lights
mechanical brakes

Read the full summary

Electric Bike Report (manufacturer-paid testing) found the Cruiser 1 Step-Thru light and low-priced for a cruiser at 56.28 lb, and noted no lights and mechanical brakes (Sep 2023)

YouTubeBrand-level5 out of 10

SKB Fans (affiliate link in the description) called the first-generation Denago Fat Tire an all-around solid ride at 28 mph (Mar 2024)

AmazonNot scored

The Amazon pool is blank: an Amazon US search for Denago e-bikes returned only listings of other makers (October 2026).

User reviewsNot scored

The retailer pool is blank: none of Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Costco, Dick's Sporting Goods, REI, Home Depot and Lowe's lists any Denago e-bike in its own site search, so no retailer review feed exists for this model (October 2026).

Reviews

A Trustpilot page for denago.com did not turn up in October 2026.

Track record

BBB rates Denago Ebikes of Carrollton, Texas, A- and the business is not BBB accredited (October 2026).
CPSC and Health Canada list no recall of a Denago e-bike or e-bike battery (October 2026).
A 2026 NHTSA recall (26V381) covers low-speed vehicles from the sister company Denago EV Corporation, not e-bikes.

Specs

TypeCommuter
E-Bike ClassClass 2
BatteryUp to 400 Wh
MotorHub
Top SpeedUp to 20 mph
Claimed Range41-60 mi
Max Rider Load251-300 lb
BrakesMechanical disc
SuspensionNone
FoldingDoes not fold
CertificationsUL 2849 listed
Warranty2 Years

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Not published by Denago: weight.

Not checked: The bike's weight, not published by the maker

At a glance

Shimano 7-speed gearing
Optional front and rear racks
Spare battery $499.99

Company

Denago prints its headquarters address as 2201 Luna Rd, Carrollton, Texas.
Zhejiang Taotao Vehicles Co., Ltd., a Chinese vehicle maker, lists Denago Ebikes Corporation as a wholly owned subsidiary and DENAGO as its own brand in its 2026 Hong Kong exchange filings.
The DENAGO US trademarks are registered to Bike Corporation of Irving, Texas.

Where it sells

Denago sells its e-bikes, from beach cruisers through backcountry hunting bikes, in the US through its own store at denago.com and through more than 300 independent bike shops.
The store's privacy policy names BIKE USA INC. of Dallas, Texas, as the seller.
The store also sells e-bikes of another brand owned by the same parent.
Not counted in any pool: Denago's own store reviews, its blog, its YouTube channel, its Facebook pages and groups, and dealer pages.
None of Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Costco, Dick's Sporting Goods, REI, Home Depot and Lowe's sells Denago e-bikes as the seller, and Walmart's search returns only third-party accessories that mention the name; Denago sells its e-bikes through its own store (October 2026).

Description

The Denago Cruiser 1 Top-tube is a Class 2 beach cruiser e-bike with a 36 V, 10.2 Ah battery of 367.2 Wh and a 350 W rear hub motor. It has mechanical disc brakes, a rigid fork, 27.5 x 2.3 in Kenda tires, a Shimano 7-speed drivetrain and a twist throttle.

The maker rates it for a 300 lb maximum load and claims 53 miles of range and 20 mph on pedal assist or throttle; the bike's weight is not published. Electric Bike Report weighed the step-through twin at 56.28 lb with the battery in a manufacturer-paid test.

The black top-tube frame sells at $1,199.00, and the Cruiser 1 Step-thru twin sells at $1,199.00 in pink, teal and pale gold. A replacement battery sells for $499.99.