Aairsk
Aairsk X5 Fat Tyre Electric Bike - 48V 15Ah
- Free delivery £50+ to England, Scotland & Wales
- Usually dispatched within 1 working day
- 30-day returns
Private land use only. Not for use on UK public roads, cycle paths or pavements unless registered, taxed and insured as a motor vehicle.
The Aairsk X5 is a fat-tyre electric bike on 20 x 4.0-inch tyres with a 48V 15Ah battery and front suspension, built for stability across mixed terrain. £549.99 with free delivery from £50 to England, Scotland and Wales.
Held in UK stock, so there's no import wait and no customs charge when it arrives — typically 3–5 working days, often faster.
Throttle and public-road use in Great Britain
A 250W label or 25km/h setting alone does not establish EAPC compliance. The complete cycle must have usable pedals, no more than 250W maximum continuous rated motor power, an assistance cut-off at 15.5mph, and the required markings and safety equipment. Walk assist limited to 3.7mph (about 6km/h) is outside the throttle type-approval requirement. A twist-and-go cycle introduced after 1 January 2016 that can propel itself without pedalling beyond walk-assist speed requires type approval or individual approval, even if it meets the EAPC power and speed limits. An approved twist-and-go EAPC can still be treated as a pedal cycle; a throttle does not automatically make every bike unlawful.
Using pedal assist, avoiding the throttle or choosing a lower display setting does not establish compliance. Department for Transport guidance also treats cycles with a selectable mode capable of motor propulsion above 15.5mph as motor vehicles. Where the supplied configuration or required approval has not been verified, do not use the bike on public roads or cycle paths as an ordinary EAPC. Use only on suitable private land with permission unless the applicable road-use requirements are met. Read the official EAPC and throttle guidance.
How fast does it go?
The X5 has a selectable power specification, and this is the most important thing to understand before buying:
- Standard setting: 25km/h (15.5mph) — listed lower setting; road-use compliance not verified
- Unlocked setting: up to 40km/h (25mph) — private land only
The supplier lists a switchable 250W/500W motor specification alongside those speeds.
How far will it go on a charge?
The 48V 15Ah battery gives an estimated 30–40km (19–25 miles) on throttle alone, or 40–60km (25–37 miles) with pedal assist.
Fat tyres carry a small range penalty compared with narrow ones because of the extra rolling resistance — that's the trade for the grip. Hills, cold weather, tyre pressure and rider weight all reduce range further, so plan against the lower figure. A full charge takes around 5–6 hours.
How long will the battery last?
Expect several hundred full charge cycles — typically around 500–800 for a lithium-ion pack — before capacity noticeably drops, which is several years for most riders. Charge it indoors where you can, and avoid leaving it flat or sitting at 100% for weeks at a time.
What are fat tyres actually for?
A 20 x 4.0-inch tyre puts far more rubber on the ground than a standard bike tyre and can be run at lower pressure. In practice that means noticeably better grip on wet roads, loose gravel, sand, grass, mud and snow, plus a cushioned ride that partly compensates for having only front suspension.
The trade-offs are weight, a bit more effort to pedal unassisted, and slightly reduced range. If most of your riding is on smooth tarmac, a standard tyre is the better choice — our fat tyre vs standard comparison covers this properly.
Road use and the 500W setting
Road-use compliance has not been verified for the exact supplied configuration. A 250W rating and 25km/h setting alone are insufficient: throttle behaviour, maximum continuous motor rating, selectable modes and any required vehicle approval must also be checked. Do not use this bike on public roads or cycle paths as an ordinary EAPC unless those requirements are confirmed.
The 500W / 40km/h unlocked configuration is not road legal and should only be used on private land with the landowner's permission. Selecting the higher setting takes the bike outside EAPC rules regardless of what mode you switch back to afterwards.
Check the current GOV.UK EAPC rules before riding on public roads, and see our guide on whether a higher-wattage e-bike is legal if limited to 250W.
Specifications
| Motor | Selectable 250W / 500W |
|---|---|
| Battery | 48V 15Ah |
| Standard assisted speed | 25km/h (15.5mph) |
| Unlocked speed | Up to 40km/h (25mph) — private land only |
| Range (throttle) | 30–40km (19–25 miles) |
| Range (pedal assist) | 40–60km (25–37 miles) |
| Charging time | 5–6 hours |
| Tyres | 20 x 4.0-inch fat tyres |
| Gearing | Shimano 7-speed |
| Suspension | Front suspension |
| Throttle | Twist throttle |
| Colour | Black |
Range and speed figures are supplier estimates rather than guarantees.
Delivery and returns
- Free delivery from £50 to England, Scotland and Wales from UK stock — typically 3–5 working days, often faster.
- 12-month warranty.
- 14-day right to cancel under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, plus your full rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
- Sold by Horizon and Co Solutions Ltd, a UK registered company (No. 16942003, England and Wales).
Compare before you buy
Compare the X5 against the Hidoes HD-B6 Mini, HD-F3 and HD-F3 Pro in our best fat tyre electric bikes UK 2026 round-up, or see the winter riding guide for why fat tyres help in wet weather.
Delivery
Free delivery on orders of £50 or more to England, Scotland and Wales. Standard delivery below £50 costs £6.99. Northern Ireland is not covered by standard checkout; contact us before ordering. Orders are usually processed within one working day and delivered 2–3 working days after dispatch. Weekend and bank holiday orders are processed the next working day. Delivery policy
Returns
30-day returns. Your statutory rights are not affected. Returns policy
Assembly and help
Bikes may need final assembly and safety checks before riding. Questions before or after you buy? Contact our Cardiff team.