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QUICKSPIN I Sur-Ron Light Bee X P104 for your favorite anti-moto neighbors. Finally, no gas and no oil make the Sur- Ron super easy to live with. Just plug and play. Yes, the chain tires, and grips will wear over time, but those are much easier and cheaper to deal with than mixing gas or rebuilding the top-end, for example. As with nearly anything constructed in China, qual- ity of craftsmanship is al- ways suspect, but the Light Bee X seems to be built well enough. We had no issues with it, though we only had the bike for a short time. The Sur-Ron isn't a true dirt bike and it's not re- ally a mountain bike either. Categorizing the Light Bee X is its only real struggle. What is it? Motorcycle or bicycle? Or, a bike, which sort of covers both. We lean toward motorcycle; after all, we don't know of any true bicycle that you're not al- lowed to ride on the street. At $4400, it rivals prices in the modern pitbike mar- ket but offers a more adult- friendly build and access to more legal riding. The Sur-Ron Light Bee X is a legitimate option if you're in the market for something a little different or just looking for a super-fun and stealthy adult pit/play bike. CN You don't need a large area to have a great time on the Light Bee X. It makes lunchtime at the office way more fun. With no sound from the electric motor, we turned a nearby dirt lot into an urban playground. No one knew or cared that we were there, which is a big plus with a bike like this. I admit, I was bummed when we had to return the Sur-Ron Light Bee X. It's such a versatile bike that covers a lot of ground in different environments. We found its most significant advantages in three areas: teaching new riders, riding in new places that you nor- mally wouldn't even consid- er, and its overall low main- tenance. The Sur-Ron is easy to operate, too, which is a huge plus for new rid- ers or for those looking to build confidence on two wheels. Two modes, no gears, and no clutch are virtually foolproof. Again, riding in new plac- es is another advantage. Scooting around town on a pit bike is a sure-fire way to run into Officer Friendly, but doing it on an untam- pered Light Bee X should not be a concern. The Sur-Ron would totally shine in a backyard pitbike track, and again, no noise is a huge tick in the checkbox