There’s a sweet spot where technology, comfort, and design intersect, and the Cycrown Roma hits right in the middle. It feels more like a finely tuned machine than just a gadget. It’s just as stable on pavement as on gravel or grass, and it does so without the usual compromises. It’s a versatile, high-tech bike that offers real riding enjoyment at a refreshingly fair price.
Three Ways to Ride
Having ridden the CycVerve, I was surprised to see all the new features in Cycrown’s latest offering.
The Roma offers three riding modes that might seem ordinary until you switch between them.
In pedal-only mode, you’re using a smooth-operating Shimano eight-speed shifter. (It’s the best shifter I’ve ever used.) The gears shift cleanly and quietly, so you can ride it like a regular bike when you want the workout.
Then there’s pedal-assist, with five power levels. Level one offers a gentle push, while level five makes hills feel like slight slopes and headwinds seem like background noise. The motor engages smoothly, never jerking or feeling artificial. It simply boosts your effort in a way that keeps the ride fun and effortless.
And my favorite: cruise control. Hold the throttle steady for five seconds, then release it, and the Roma maintains your speed automatically. It’s perfect for long, flat stretches or when you want to relax your throttle hand. Once you get used to it, you’ll wonder why every e-bike doesn’t have this feature.
Information at a Glance
Front and center sits a full-color TFT display that’s actually readable in bright sunlight. It shows your speed, pedal-assist level, trip and total mileage, battery voltage, and even torque and cadence data. The layout is clean, with just enough information to be useful without cluttering your view. Brightness is adjustable—a small feature that matters more than you’d think when you go from daylight to evening rides. Cycrown also includes a companion app that connects via Bluetooth to your Android or iOS device. It mirrors the dashboard stats, logs your rides, and allows you to fine-tune certain settings. It’s not required to enjoy the bike, but it’s a nice touch of integration for those who like data.
Out of the box, the Roma qualifies as a Class 3 e-bike, meaning it can reach up to 28 mph with pedal assist. However, Cycrown offers a handy menu option that allows you to limit the top speed to 20 mph, effectively converting it into a Class 2 model. This small feature is useful if you ride in areas with stricter local speed limits or simply prefer a more relaxed ride. Having this flexibility means one bike can accommodate different riders or environments without needing any mechanical adjustments.
Power and Range
Under the frame sits a 750-watt motor (peaking at 1,500 W) paired with a 48-volt, 20-amp-hour Samsung battery. That combination is the secret behind the Roma’s punchy acceleration and confident hill-climbing. It’s not just powerful—it’s consistent. Even after hours of riding, the power delivery stays strong, not sluggish like on some lower-grade packs.
Range is where the Roma quietly excels. Cycrown claims up to 100 miles in pedal-assist mode, and I actually tested it in a moderately hilly neighborhood. My final reading was just shy of that mark—still impressive considering the terrain.
Riding in Pedal-Assist mode 1 – I got 97 miles on one charge
Riding in Pedal Assist mode 3 – I got 62 miles per charge
Riding in Cruise Control mode 5 -no pedaling – I got 37 miles per charge
Tires Built for Real-World Terrain
The Roma features 26-by-4-inch Kenda fat tires, perfect for mixed surfaces. On pavement, they grip quietly without the drag you’d expect from such wide rubber. Off-road, they confidently grip gravel, grass, and dirt. The best part is how stable they feel when the terrain shifts during your ride—you can switch from bike path to dirt track without missing a beat.
These tires, combined with the balanced frame geometry, give the Roma a planted feel. It never feels twitchy or uncertain, even at top speed.
Comfort You Notice Immediately
I wasn’t expecting the Roma to ride this smoothly. The wide saddle and adjustable suspension on both the front fork and seat post absorb the kinds of bumps that usually remind you you’re on a bike. It’s tuned just right—soft enough to smooth out rough pavement or rocky trails, but not so cushy that you feel like you’re bouncing.
Lighting and Safety
The bright headlight is another pleasant surprise—wide beam, steady output, and visible from afar. The brake and tail lights turn on automatically when you slow down, giving cars and pedestrians a clear signal. It’s the kind of detail that enhances safety in the real world without drawing attention to itself.
There’s even an electric horn, which is really a small buzzer, but loud enough to grab attention when needed. It’s practical and much less obnoxious than the air horns some riders attach.
Final Thoughts
If you’ve been searching for an e-bike that can handle everything from your daily commute to weekend trail riding—and do it affordably—the Cycrown Roma is that bike. It just feels right.
Disclosures: Cycrown provided this bike for me to do this review, but no financial remuneration was involved in any way, and the comments are entirely my own.
