Your experiences with Sushi Bikes

That's what other customers say

We can try as hard as we like to convince you with beautiful pictures of our bikes, tech facts and friendliness.

Ultimately, there is no more reliable source for making a purchase decision than the opinions of other buyers. We know this and that is why we want to give customers' voices and the opinion of the press a platform here.

In the saddle since day one:

These customers have been with SUSHI BIKES since the very beginning – and still ride their bikes today – five years later – with just as much joy as they did in the beginning. 🚲

"Then I saw the brown Maki SUSHI BIKE and was instantly in love"

Benjamin, 37, from Northern Germany, reports on his experiences with the SUSHI Maki:

How did you find out about SUSHI BIKES?

Through my job as a car salesman for a brand that's currently investing heavily in e-mobility, I was literally infected with the electric bug a few years ago. While searching for a suitable e-bike, I did some research online and quickly landed on SUSHI BIKES. Then I saw the brown Maki and fell in love instantly.

What motivated you to buy your SUSHI BIKE?

It took a few months before I actually bought it. I'd never ridden an e-bike before and had a lot of unanswered questions. How powerful does the motor need to be? How long does the battery last? Do I need gears for my rides? But then I regularly found myself adding the bike to my shopping cart again and again, tempted to just order it. I particularly liked the extremely cool and simple design. At some point, I had the chance to test ride the e-bike at a trade fair. I definitely wanted to take advantage of this opportunity, but then the lockdown came and the trade fair was canceled. That's when I thought: That's enough! I didn't want to wait any longer and ordered two urban e-bikes straight away. The beloved brown Maki for me and a California Roll for my wife.

What positively surprised you about your SUSHI BIKE?

Although I'd never had a chance to test ride the e-bike before, I wasn't disappointed. Both bikes are, quite frankly, amazing! The Maki is light, quiet, and powerful enough. I liked the ride so much that I started using the e-bike for all my errands around town. I even escorted our son to school every morning and we went on bike rides together, something we'd never done to such an extent before.

For what purpose did you buy your SUSHI BIKE?

I basically bought it for everyday and leisure rides. Where the e-bike has really proven itself is in my volunteer work – with the volunteer fire department! When the fire department's pager rings, thanks to the e-bike, I'm always one of the first to arrive at the fire station – and without getting sweaty. Since I no longer have to commute by car this year, I'll now also be using the SUSHI BIKE for my commute. The battery is easily sufficient for this.

Have you replaced any components on your SUSHI BIKE?

I had upgraded my Maki with mudguards and a luggage rack . However, I removed both shortly afterward. In this case, the clean look of the e-bike was more important to me than functionality. After all, what are backpacks for? You can also carry things with them. When the + upgrade was later launched, I jumped at the chance. The new battery and the new computer with speedometer were particularly cool improvements.

I'm still completely satisfied. The ride and the value for money are incredible. The battery is also sufficient. However, I no longer own the brown first-generation Maki. I sold it and ordered the new Maki 3.0 . I'm really looking forward to it. Unfortunately, my wife's California Roll was stolen, but I'm already planning a replacement for that.

“The Maki saved me from going to the gym”

Katrin reports on her experiences with her SUSHI Maki:

When did you buy your SUSHI BIKE?

I pre-ordered my Maki right at the launch in summer 2019. I was more impressed by its design than the California Roll. At first I was hesitant about buying a bike without a test ride . But at the time there was no other e-bike that was both affordable and light enough to be carried up several flights of stairs. A few months later, by chance, the opportunity arose to take a test ride. It turned out that I should have chosen a different frame size. When I sent my request for a change by email, SUSHI BIKES founder Andreas Weinzierl responded promptly: "No problem, the main thing is that you're happy." And that's exactly what happened.

For what purpose did you buy your SUSHI BIKE?

At the time, I wanted to have a city e-bike so I could commute to work every now and then (the total distance is about 35 kilometers). But after a short time, I was riding it almost every day because it was so good for me. It meant I could save myself the trip to the gym. My health and fitness have noticeably improved and I arrive at work much more balanced.

What positively surprised you about your SUSHI BIKE?

A huge plus point after all these years is actually the lack of gears. A broken chain or misaligned gears - these are issues that I never have to worry about. The e-bike with the motor can manage most inclines without gears. Even inclines that require a little more effort are still much more pleasant to climb than with a bike with gears but no assisting motor.

The battery range was also perfectly fine for my purposes. When I got home from work, the battery usually still had three out of five bars. The e-bike was then charged overnight. I had bought a spare battery for longer journeys.

Have you replaced components on your SUSHI BIKE?

The lack of suspension was particularly noticeable on longer tours. So I gradually gave my Maki a few upgrades. I put on wider tires, changed thehandles , mounted a suspension stem and installed a different seat post. All of this was manageable even if I was left-handed. I gave SUSHI BIKES a lot of credit for making these upgrade components, which were available together with the new + models, available to existing customers with first-generation e-bikes. I don't know of any other manufacturer that does this. Later I treated myself to the new display (which was finally equipped with a speedometer) and the new brake handles.

What is your test conclusion for your SUSHI BIKE Maki M1?

By now I've probably done around 10,000 kilometers with my Maki - and the e-bike is still a lot of fun! Nevertheless, I'm going to sell it in the summer. I've decided to switch to the successor, the Maki 3.0 (with quick release - yeah!). Over the years I've read up on the market for lightweight urban e-bikes and tested a few other models. But even though there's now a lot more choice, no other provider can offer this combination of low weight, clean look and removable battery (for longer tours) at an affordable price. The price-performance ratio is just right. That's why I'm actually still very happy with my decision to buy SUSHI BIKES. Especially when cycling with friends, I noticed again and again: one gear is more than enough on an e-bike!