Vitilan i7 Ebike review ~ A Folding Fat Tire ebike that does not disappoint!
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- Опубликовано: 20 сен 2024
- This Vitilan i7 Ebike is a fast and powerful ebike that did not disappoint! This Vitalin i7 is a 4” fat tire folding Ebike that has dual suspension, a 750w motor and a air fork in the front.
Update 10/25/22 this version of the Vitilan I7 is no longer available and has been updated to the I7 pro. I haven’t tested the pro version so can’t speak on how it performs. Links are below.
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I have the Vitilan AT7. Love it. Same controller and motor. Same battery too. Different design. Mine is a hard tail. Chen the owner is great with support if you have an issue which is a big plus. He really is super deliberate when putting the right components together.
Jeremiah, I love your reviews. Really objective intelligent consumer approach 👌🏻
Elliot, by chance do you have a good phone number for Vitilan? TY, Bill
Just seen your comment. Thank You Elliot!
Jeremiah what Ebike would you recommend for best quality, ride and speed between this, Rattan, Engwe Pro. I am seriously wanting to get one and it has to be a folding one, as I have a Chrysler 300 with a trunk
Jeremiah, Thank you for all that you do for all of us out here in eBike world! If it weren't for guys like you, helping us, we wouldn't know which bike is good, better, best or worst. You are honest, sincere and love what you are doing! You deserve every penny you make on your RUclips channel! You really deserve to get all the free bikes these companies send you. You don't deserve the grief some negative people throw at you, with their comments, but you handle them perfectly! I thank you and may God bless you and your family! Keep up your excellent videos!
I must admit they have good customer service, I bought the i7 Pro and I had a few questions for them about the performance of the bike, and they responded to me very quickly. I was very surprised about that.
Eric, by chance do you have a good phone number for Vitilan? They will not respond to my emails and their phone will not go through. TY, Bill
@@Bill-mf5ns I emailed them, plus you can go through Amazon and get a hold of them that way
@@ericechipman1183 Thank you!
Didn’t realize there’s so many brands and factors to consider purchasing an e bike
Your videos teach me a lot
Glad they are helpful for you and hope it helps you with deciding which bike is right for you.
So cool. Mines coming next week! Thank you kindly for the inside look.
I just used your coupon last night and saved an extra $160 on Amazon, brought the price down to 1437 before tax! Delivery expected 7/4-7/11! I heard a lot of people getting their’s either on time or early. It’s already been shipped!
Sweet. Glad you were able to take advantage of the extra savings!
@@JeremiahMcintosh can’t wait until it comes in and start having some fun!
Just because I lost $160 on a coupon doesn't mean that you should rub it in think about that would you want to know that you just lost $160
How do u like it
From my research, the best folding e-bikes in this price range and style at this time are Anniioki A7 Pro, Vitilan I7 Pro, and Polarna M6 Pro and will depend on everyone's preference of body/suspension style and battery power. The slight differences in accessories should not make a difference since they're cheap and you can add them later like better horn or turn signals. The A7 has hydraulic shocks in the front but duel suspension in the rear while the other 2 have pneumatic air shocks in the front and single suspension in the back. The M6 has 1000W 17.5AH 65NM battery, A7 has 750W 20AH 80NM battery, and I7 has 750W 16AH 80NM battery so the M6 might be able to get you a little higher MPH but the other 2 will have more torque. Of course, every company is always trying to one up each other since they're so similar and most likely built in the same factory, so it can quickly be changing with future upgrades.
I been looking at folding bikes that may fit in most cars or vehicles. My Ariel Rider Kepler needs to be on a big trailer hitch rack.. Not so convenient .. I wanted something that can almost match the Kepler's power and speed. Still looking. I'm willing to go over $3,000 if it's the right folding bike and not a 100 lb monster.😂
@@kevinnashskitchen3517 I have an M6 but I'd probably recommend the A7 Pro. All of them will be fun either way compared to any 500w e-bikes. You can always upgrade the battery too, especially for the folding bikes that usually use the same battery type.
@@-.O.- I haven't see much that can outrun or outdistance a Wallke H6
@@kevinnashskitchen3517 Yea I would hope so with a 35AH dual battery but that's why I said in the same price tier for folding bikes and that one is about a grand more than the other 3. I feel they could've done a lot better with performance and throw in at least a 1000W motor though and do more with the dual batteries besides mainly extending range, but that's the name of the game for releasing future upgrades to maintain price points.
I'm more concerned with the ride quality and performance rather than extended range since it's not fun riding in the bottom half of the battery level. It'd be better to buy a back up battery so you can switch it out with a fresh new charge.
@@-.O.- that big foot bike .. 750 and 1000 watt are nice but both equally slow and tiny 14 ah batteries. 1000 watt Bafang with a 28 amp controller and they limited it to 23-24 mph.. Same as the 750 watt Big foot 😣
I’d love for you to compare vitilan I7 vs vitilan i7 pro
Just purchased the i7 plus a u7 after watching your reviews. They are everything that you mentioned. Thank you for your help deciding.
You’re welcome David. Happy to help you make the right decision.
After returning the Wallke H6 I got the Vitalin i7 pro and am very happy with the purchase. I have over 300 miles on it and the only real issue is I have to tighten the screws every 100 miles or so. It did have a little bit of damage on the derailer guard on arrival, but it was an easy fix, and some screws fell off the kickstand but they sent me new one right away. It should probably be bolted in (Nut and bolt) rather than screwed into the frame (just a bolt). But it's an easy fix and still well worth it!
how many miles you get from full to almost empty on pas 5?
@@cbre1971 I never ran it out to dead but I've gone 30 miles with still juice left. I have the 16 AH battery, the new ones are 20 AH but the bikes are heavier. I'm still pleased with it.
same bike as my Tesgo Hummer Pro, the new Hummer pros are 1000 watt I just ordered one of them
Most places 1,000w is not road legal...don't need the hassle. A solid 750w with 22 to 25amp controller is plenty. Over 750amp may be good for off road stuff.
@@elliotsokoloff same speed just more power for hills, besides I wanted to have 2 batteries so when my wife is not riding Ill take second battery with me.
@@elliotsokoloff an issue with these is they are often the same frame as designed by a bigger name ebike like Lectric, but missing stickers and dont have an online website with pictures to show a cop that its factory Class 2 street legal, no license needed.
Higher speed than 30mph means "needs motorcycle license and insurance on public roads" these people are begging for a cop to take their bike and cite them for illegally operating without a license and insurance.
I guess enjoy it while you can, but people can and do get license-required ebikes confiscated by cops.
Battery upgrades to add range & acceleration are fine, you are perfectly capable of killing or permanently paralysing yourself in a crash at 28mph, I love speed but maybe go see how someone who carries a colostomy poop bag with them lives.
Another excellent, in-depth review. I really want a usb port on any bike to use cameras. I appreciate the suspension test jumping off the curbs. Power for hills is critical for me since I live in the Ozarks. In fact, it's due to the hills that I need an above average bike. Strongly considering the Walkee dual battery but I am impressed with the power and suspension of the i7 here.
I’m currently working on an Ebike power test comparing many different models up the same grassy hill that may be helpful for you. Not sure when it will be finished but keep an eye out for it.
I just ordered the i7 Pro with the 16 amp hour battery and the bafang,motor and color display. Your coupon code didn't work anymore, but that's okay I got $180 off on their website. Their website says that the pro version motor Peaks out at 1200 watts!!
I ordered i7 Pro which now includes a 16 amp hour battery, a bafang motor what’s up to 1200 W and the controller is 25 A. I also noticed that it does not use the bell, and actually uses a loud horn and turn signals. This is the best folding Ebike made.
@@lloydgriffin546 nice update. Mine does not have a horn or turn signals.it has very good power. Does your display shows the wattage output?
How do you like it
Nice bike , excellent review thanks for putting this e-bike on my radar keep up the great review and spot on information
Thank You Cory!
Thanks for the vid... Lifetime biker here, been bitten by the ebike bug. Big bikes are nice to cruise 4 or 5 hundred mi/day but the ebikes are just fun to play on!
Exactly! I’ve ridden motorcycles my whole life as well and there a Totally different experience than a motorcycle! You take roads and alleys in your town that you’ve never been on lol
@@JeremiahMcintosh I cringe at some of the ebike vids where they shoot thru a gate at the side of a school playground, down a sidewalk... VITILAN looks cool but the best battery I see is a 48V13.5AH. I guess size is limited by the internal size of the frame? Does that cause any heat issues when charging?
I’m not sure what you mean by this comment are you referring to what I filmed? I didn’t film by a school? And no you do not have to worry about overheating if charging it in the frame.
You mentioned, "Taking roads and alleys...you've never been on..." (with my motorcycle) And I was thinking of some of the ebike vids I've seen (not yours)...
Thanks for the explanation on charging. Knowing the issues with heat and Lithium batteries, I worried they might get too got in there say, charging in the sunlight, inside the frame...
@@JeremiahMcintosh After much 'shopping' I have ordered a twinky to the Vitilan, ie, a Polarna M6, 1000W 18AH. Should be a foldable beast!
Why can they make a regular MTB tire size 2.4'' to 2.8'' instead of 4'' fat tires ? Not every one like too fat tires ?
Awesome bike,thanks Jeremiah for another great video👍
Aside from the power, that ones a sexy bike
This bike here looks like it has about the same Hill climbing ability and power as that Tesco 1000 watt E-bike you tested a while back
Great Guy!
Much efforts... 👌
I love what you are doing.
Kindly make reviews on the Vitilan i7 Pro 2.0
Also, do some more technical capabilities and comparisons with similarly rated bikes to help buyers make informed choices.
Please.
Thank you!
Just ordered one directly from their website and looking forward to it 👍
Was about to get the g force, but this will be my upgrade from lectric xp, thanks for great review
Your going to vitilan i7 pro from the lectric xp? I am between the i7 pro and thr lectric xp 3.0
It’s a direct copy of every other brand . How ever it’s a nice review.
Awesomely presented!
Thank You!
What a great bike and a great review. Someday I’d like to have one, they are a little pricey for me. Nice job on the review
Thank You
Nice review I think I’m going to buy the v3 version love that the throttle can go over 20mph .
Did you buy the V3? Have my eye on that one
@@stevenjennings233 i ended up buying the Lectric Xp lite I wanted something I could lug around a little more easy it’s a cool bike a lot of torque wish I had a little more speed but I’m loving the bike.
saving up now to get it.i got a maddog scooter i been riding for the last 2 yrs but but up for winter cant wait to get this bike.
I will be getting the i7 Pro and will immediately switch the throttle over to the right handlebar and the turn signal switch to the left handlebar. I will also switch out the handlebar and stem for a BMX handlebar.
Great idea. Please let me know where you get the bmx handlebar (link) thx!
Because you have access to all these bikes.
Another thing that would be great for us. Is if you took out a battery from this bike and put it in the G-Force bike, and vice versa to see if the batteries work.
This would be very nice to know. Because in a pinch when one of the companies can't get batteries you could buy batteries from another company..
I'm pretty sure the batteries are all the same and even have the same connection with the key on the bottom.
G force recently changed the frame design for bigger batteries. The Battery I got with my G force was a 10.4 amp hour battery which will work in the ENGWE, Lectric , and Geleisen however on their newest shipments I believe the battery is larger and the 10.4 amp hour is no longer available it now starts at 11.2Ah. Without me having the newest design with the biggest battery there’s no way for me to swap them to see if they work but currently my GeForce battery does not work with this bike.
@@JeremiahMcintosh ahhh I see.
Yeah the G-Force now has 11.2, 16, and 20ha batteries available for the new frame.
Obviously makes the price go up if you get the higher AH batteries
@Jeremiah Mcintosh does any other brand battery fit in the vitilan i7 pro? It appears to be a posible dch009 battery?
Awesome Review As Always =D
Love all your reviews! It looks exactly like the TESGO but this seems to have a higher max speed limit.
Yes it looks similar to the Hummer pro.
@@JeremiahMcintosh Chen the owner explained that they are indeed made in the same factory. The difference is that each company chooses its own components for the frame design and comes off the factory assembly line a different time period for each company. So while the frame designs are essentially the same, you have to look at all the components like the brakes, controller, battery, etc. with regards to Bike you prefer. Chinese entrepreneurship.
Is about 20 of these manufacturers out there getting the same parts from the same manufacturer with a different middleman name..
They are pretty much all the same.. And then as soon as the manufacturer upgrades parts they just add them with their slap name on the bike.
It's just some dude who makes up a name probably a lot of them or just a couple of dudes The same story. I LOVE BIKES with the same type of website 🤣
And for customer service you're reaching his Gmail IN HIS REGULAR PHONE NUMBER FROM HIS CELL PHONE 🤣
All they do is just mark up the bike from the manufacturer.
most of them are from the same EXACT MANUFACTURER.
These middlemen with the different names of the bikes DON'T MAKE ANYTHING 🤣
It just makes me laugh It's like watching the same movie over and over and AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER.
In the reviewers keep saying the same thing. COULD BE THE BEST BIKE FOR THE MONEY COULD BE THE BEST BIKE FOR THE MONEY COULD BE THE BEST BIKE FOR THE MONEY
It's the same dude the same..
Don't be fooled...
Even most companies that are physically in the US have their bikes built in China in these factories shipped here then shipped to the customer. They are the middle man also and the only thing that is different is they will have US based customer service (which will be a big deciding factor for some people)but they also started as individuals with an idea and now have a huge business.
If a bike company produced all the parts themselves the price of the bikes would be outrageously expensive. They all pick the parts they want on the bike and have them assembled to their specifications. No different than most products sold on the internet these days.
I would rather have parts on my bike from a well known brand like Shimano, cst, Tektro ect…that these bike companies use than some no name parts that you think they should produce themselves. Everyone has to start somewhere!
Even with bikes built in the USA most parts are shipped in from overseas.
Also I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Some of these bikes are similar but have different features and perform differently and that’s why I love reviewing them showing all the features and how they perform.
@@JeremiahMcintosh I like your videos I get it . But this is like nothing we've ever seen .. not the same as typical REAL COMPANIES that have the products made over seas ..
As for being different SOOOOO SMALLL DIFFERENCES!!!
Only reason there is differences SOOO SMALL is because some update and Upgrade there parts faster than others all from the sam mfg BUT the ones that are slightly behind will quickly catch up within months the most a year...
It truly is like McDonald's...
For instance the company ( LECTRIC ) wich I think is the most popular ( seems to be behind upgrading ) this is because they got so big and has SOOOOO many bikes in stalk they can't keep up of have time. There staff keeps growing.
Andu are incorrect about if bikes were made here . That use to be the case... Not any more . There was even articals about this that have been debunked.
The problem WITH THESE HALF ASSED COMPANIES is you will never know the reliability or integrity!!!!
Most of them ARE JUST ALONG FOR THE RIDE TO MAKE MONEY!!!! They probably have other half assed companies.. just trying to get some of the action!!!
THEY TALK ABOUT IN THE ABOUT IS SOME BOGUS STORY ( HOW THEY LOVE BIKES 🤣🤣😂🤣 LIES!!!
They just want ur money!!!
I know u like doing reviews and making money on u tube. so ur trying to get that action... E-bikes are hot right now...
But I came to my conclusion quickly buy researching for a new EBIKE!!! LOOKING FOR INTEGRITY, COUSTMER SUPPORT...
AND WHAT I FOUND WAS DISTURBING!!!!
I know you don't want to hear it but .. all these bike reviews are LIKE WATCHING THE SAME REVIEW OVER AND OVER AGAIN.. yours are better than most. But it really is the same exact review with a different name on a bike almost the same exact everything.
The only real differences is some of these companies get the more powerful motors from the same manufacturer, they may add hydraulic brakes instead of manual, they may use air shocks like some because that's the newest thing and have rare suspension. But that is just up to the middleman deciding if he wants to put the extra money in or keep the price down.
But I mean come on you have to admit it's the same review over and over again I've never seen anything like it.
And like I said some of them are on there game and upgrade quickly with the new controller and other things as I mentioned.
For instance when I talked about the GeForce bike you said the controller was only 20 amps not even 3 months later they upgraded it to 22 amps.. now they're probably going to upgrade it within the next 3 months to 25 amps.. It's just a race to get to the manufacturers upgraded parts and put them in their bikes quicker than the next guy.
BUT COME ON IT'S THE SAME REVIEW YOU HAVE TO SEE IT 😀
There's actually one company that makes them much better frame that I've never seen before... That is slightly different because of that and it can handle 831 lb they are not as up-to-date with the high-power controllers in other small things But the frame in the way capacity is something I've never seen And it's about $1,000!! The company name is. ( MIHOGO ) I don't think you've reviewed them yet.
And you watch if that bike becomes popular everybody will be able to get THAT SAME EXACT FRAME. BECAUSE IT'S PROBABLY MADE BY THE SAME MANUFACTURER EVERYONE'S BUYING FROM THIS COMPANY JUST GOT IT QUICKER..
Because of this no one can patent anything no one can be a special company and have the integrity of old school companies..
It really is disappointing..
I just don't know how many videos anybody can continuously watch that is basically the same identical thing over and over again with ever so slight upgrades that all the companies will have within the next 5 months!!
I do like G-Force they have a good reputation but if LECTRIC could keep up with all the upgraded parts I'd probably go with them because their customer services probably the best.. they have a really good faculty if you go on RUclips and watch of really good people who seem to care. They answer your phone calls they fix your problems. They just need to get on the ball to upgrade things more quicker to keep up with these small couple of people companies..
But man do I really love that the way capacity is 881 lbs from the company I mentioned. That bike is so strong..
The bike layout and even the Amazon page looks like a Kreboc e-bike. Feels like they came from the same Chinese shop.
Awesome review!
Also, I watched your informative review several times and was wondering how it performed as far as "ghost pedaling"?
Great review Jeremiah! I sold my Heybike Mars today to purchase a faster bike with 8 gears (something you highlighted as an attribute in a number of your reviews) and a 750 Watt motor. Can you provide some insight as to the difference between the I7 and I7 pro please? Pros and cons of stepping up in models? Thanks
I don’t even think you can get the standard I7currently but the pro model has a bafang motor with a 25amp controller vs 22 and a Samsung battery according to vitilans website.
Hello. Enjoying your videos. Vitilan I7 Pro review coming anytime soon?
Nothing currently in the works for the I7 pro.
on my folding bike to get better reach I just loosen the handle bar stem turned it around it angles the stem closer to rider .then you just have to flip the handle bars to correct position only takes couple minutes and makes a difference 😊
Good tip! I’ve heard of others doing this but never tried it myself.
@@JeremiahMcintosh highly recommend it if reach is a issue
@@goldbearbunny4787 Thanks for the tip! How much closer does it bring the bars to the seat aprox.?
@@steveh1510 I would say about 5 inches closer. It was so close I flipped my back into its normal position
@@goldbearbunny4787 Thanks!!
can you put up a link for bmx handle bars that will fit on this bike. thank you
You would have to change out the stem as well
@@JeremiahMcintosh Do you know what size of quill adapter fits the i7 2.0 fork stem to do the BMX conversion? My bike doesn't get here until next week, but I'm anxious to order parts.... I looked on their site, YT, and Reddit and can't seem to find the information. Vitilan has an in-house BMX conversion, but I'm not a fan of the turtle neck and small handlebar setup so I want to choose my own components.
Really enjoy your videos, very informative and well done! I’ve narrowed my search down to the Vitilin I7 pro and Tesgo STT.. I live in an area with lots of hills, plan to mostly joy ride and occasionally commute. Which would you recommend of the two? Both fit in the spaces I have in mind. Appreciate you!
Thank you! I would go with the I7 pro personally because of the rear suspension and the frame design. If you do decide to purchase it don’t forget to try my coupon code to save a few bucks.
look how good a big cargo sachel bag could ride on the back rack,,,,with a honda gx50 minni 4stroke stashed in there
Thanks for your review JM. The I7 advertises a BAFANG Motor. In your opinion is the Bafang a better motor than the non branded motor advertised on the V3? Also, any idea why most companies don't state what brand of motor is on their bikes? I've been researching foldable bikes and want to thank you for your very thorough reviews!!
I don’t think the regular I7 has a Bafang motor but the I7 pro states that it does.I’m not sure why they don’t mention the brand name all the time but I would say the Bafang is more well-known and probably better to go with in my opinion.
Although I have never had any problems with one of the non-branded motors you you never know and I’m not 100% sure but I would think the Bafang may be easier to get parts for because it’s so well-known.
I believe the I 7 pro. also comes with namebrand battery.
@@JeremiahMcintosh TY, JM. I should have stated the I7 Pro. I have seen some reviews stating that name branded batteries, Samsung, LG, Panasonic, are better that non branded. Also, their CS may be an issue. I have not received a return email in several days, and their phone number does not go through.
I’m not really sure because I haven’t had experience with their customer service but that’s definitely something to think about. Keep me updated.
in my state any illegal motorized vehical can be taken from you, i rarely ever never see anyone on a motorized bicycle
Looks identical to my Engwe Engine Pro !! Guess they come from the same production line but rebrand them for different countries and importers !! Awesome kit...except for the noisy fenders !! grrrr
Seems like the bike did pretty well, did you have the 14.5 amp hour battery in it for the video? Or did you have the 16 amp hour battery? That seems pretty good for just a 14.5 amp hour battery as far as the range goes. Another good and informative video thank you
Yes it was the 14.5 amp hour battery as I showed in the video. I do not have the 16 amp hour battery.
I don't understand why they cheap out so much on the controllers for these ebikes. I guess it's just one of those things, try to save money in at every turn
Oh you can see the grade of the long hill behind you good. It looks really steep looking down a ways
Great review as always! Nice bike for the price! I'm looking for a portable air compressor to air up ebike tires. Do you have a recommendation? Not too small because I probably won't take on my bike.
😊 Thanks!!
“Air hawk” I got one, definitely worth it, never let me down, ever.
Here's a little education for people who want to know about spiked wheels versus mag wheels.
Spoked wheels actually performed better in some circumstances than mag wheels. So it all depends what you want and your situation.
Here's a difference between spoke wheels and mag wheels on motorcycles. The same is for e-bikes..
I can't copy and paste the link because RUclips will erase The link.
In the below line I copied and pasted the most important part of spoke wheels versus mag wheels
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Performance
Spoked wheels are all but mandatory on off-road bikes - dirt bikes, enduros, scramblers and ADVS - for one simple reason: spoked wheels are more durable than single-piece cast wheels. On the road, while riding around on your street bike, you (hopefully) don’t encounter large rocks or massive ruts - maybe the occasional pothole, but nothing as unrelenting as a backwoods single-track, that’s for sure. Spoked wheels can bend and flex to a certain degree letting you tackle the rougher terrain.
A much debated topic, as there are pluses and minuses depending on use. Here's a conclusion from another bike site: "Mag wheels are better for rigidity, speed, and lightweight. Whereas, spoke wheels are better in terms of durability and flexibility and work great for a mountain bike wheel."
@@StormyDog Exactly..
We're driving e-bikes not fast bikes.. more suitable for off-roading a little bit with those big tires sitting upright.. So in general spokes are probably better for e-bikes..
The only problem is. Spoke wheels will eventually become a little warped and you have to true them yourself or pay someone.
Definitely a good debate.
I THINK HEAVIER PEOPLE SHOULD PROBABLY HAVE MAG WHEELS.. Even though these bikes are all rated for 330 lbs pretty much..
But the spokes definitely give you a softer ride over bumps without a doubt.
Yep I know you got shocks front and back or on the seatpost and that stuff.
But it just adds an extra layer of smoothness that mag wheels can't compete..
@@thefix-itguyreviewer8151 Good points. Another plus though for alloy wheels is that it's easier to go to tubeless tires. All in all though they're both good choices for general use.
@@StormyDog Yes That's cool. But I think I like the tube option because if you get a flat tire at least you know you can fix it pretty easily if you keep a spare tube.
You could probably fix a tubeless tire but I don't think it's as reliable. These tires are not as reliable or hold air as good as car tires especially if they're tubeless.
You have to be very perfect when putting them on and all that stuff.
But it is pretty cool.. I know you can do it with spokes too You just have to have the right seal inside around the spokes.. A lot of these bikes have that seal with spoke tires that come standard.. I think mine does.
But I'm going to stick with spare tubes they just seem very convenient..
Another thing cool about the G-Force bike It comes with this own toolkit. Pretty much for everything on the bike.. And it comes in a nice zipper black g-force box. I also put more stuff in that box Even chain link kit That has the special pliers and a chain-like tester. You just add a tube and a towel You put in a bag on the back rack so you can change a tire anywhere.
The milk crate option also works well we had a couple of big crates rectangular that were red we bought some straps they fit perfectly.
So many options with these bikes lot of fun 🙂
Also something off topic because they're folding bikes.. I saw someone put three of these bikes in a Toyota Corolla. He got folding bike bags. He put two folding bikes around the size of these bikes in the front passenger seat one on the seat itself and one on the floor in front of the seat. Put the third one in the trunk. Then you could put three people in the car the driver and back seats.. probably could get three in the backseat if you're cramped. And bring the bikes anywhere. ABSOLUTELY CRAZY..
@CapnMuff yeah I recently got very good at truing wheels laterally and radial.
It's a pain but it's worth it I actually like working on bikes.
I might even stop my own little shop..
;)
I watched both of your reviews, this and the Jasion X Hunter. Thanks so much for these reviews. What are your thoughts on this bike versus the Jasion Hunter? I'm in the market for either one of them.
The Vitilan is definitely a nicer more powerful bike.
Great review! Would you happen to know if the I7 Pro has the same seat height as the I7? Thanks in advance!!
Fantastic review
Thank you
Hey Jeremiah, great channel! I am looking at purchasing a couple of foldable e-bikes for my Wife and I. Just curious....If you could only buy 1 folding e-bike today, what would you go with? Thanks in advance!!! Keep up the good work 👍👍
Oh man that’s such a hard question really depends on what you need an a bike. For example I went on a camping trip last weekend ( check out my Instagram for quick reel about this) I needed something super small to fit in my wife’s CRV so I took both DYU bikes that fit in the back with all our camping gear and they worked out great for that trip however for every day riding around town I would want some thing bigger. If uS-based customer support is one of your top priorities Lectric is a great bike but if you want more bang for the buck the New G force T42 or the Vitilan is a good choice. If you need a bigger bike the Magicycle is a great choice and as a 52 volt system which is nice. As you can see not an easy question to answer. Hopefully after watching some of my videos you can make the right choice on what is right for you. Whatever you decide on if it’s one that I have reviewed and it helped you in your decision please consider using the affiliate link in the description to help support the channel.
How does it compare to the G Force t42?
I bought the t42 based on a bunch of positive reviews including yours. Thanks.
PS
I upgraded to the 16ah battery.
I don’t think you will be disappointed with the Gforce. It’s hard to say without putting them side-by-side but I do plan on a comparison maybe in the future
Do you have as much confidence in the alloy rims compared to a traditional spoked wheel? Is there a great difference between the wheels on these budget bikes and say a $3000 bike?
I prefer these mags by far.
Seriously considering buying the i7 pro that they are putting out now? Looks like there are a few more upgrades on it compared to this one and when I look at other high-end e-bikes in The hunting community they are drastically overpriced for what they offer. I think this bike would do just about anything those bikes do. Any opinions now that you've had it awhile? Looks like the i7 pro has a better motor and better quality battery as well? Thanks for the review!
The bike seems like a good bike and It had really impressed me.
One of the main differences of most hunting bikes are that they are a mid drive which is a totally different riding experience and typically more power because the power goes through the chain and you can use the gears for the mechanical advantage. With that being said A hub motor May be all you need depending on what you were going to do with it. For the most part I typically prefer the way hub motors run because you have instant torque and speed with no pauses between shifting gears. Mid drives are great for Hills though.
This looks like a Wallke H6. I’m assuming same bike, different branding. Slight tweaks to make Wallke H6 top out at 31-32 mph instead of 27-28 mph.
A lot of Chinese bikes look the same. But I’m not complaining. Love my H6. Looking into buying a Aniioki A8 Pro Max next.
Completely different. In my opinion they look nothing alike.
You seem to have no problem riding one-handed going up that hill! Another good video thank you. I had a bike similar to this one, but the steering was so tight on it that I was not able to go free-handed, I tried to loosen it up as much as possible, but it never really did feel that smooth. Do you feel like the steering on this bike is nice and smooth and controllable, or does it feel kind of tight? By watching your video it seems like the steering was pretty good on this bike.
Steering seems good on this bike.
@@JeremiahMcintosh did you feel like the reach was pretty far away from the handlebars?
That's a cool bike.. So much competition now out there. Good features I think.👍
You have made great content on RUclips, i am looking for my first bike and would appreciate any suggestions.the Fucare Gemini x, polarna m6 or vitilian i7 thank you for your help
I have the Aielec Af7 and it's the same build as that bike, but I got mine up to 32mph.
Never heard of it before.
they got a new button controller on handlebar now
Nice review!
Thank You John!
would be nice to have a cheat sheet for settings for newbees with password and no what exactly what everry setting dose manual it confusing
Don't see alot of action of these fat tyre folding bike on off road trails. Thinking of taking mine on some outback trails but these seem more suited for road use. Is there a reason these aren't seen so much off road. Can they handle a little air without snapping in two. I'm thinking upgrading front fork and halving the battery size to reduce weight. Thoughts?
Great video thanks, and U demonstrated how the brake will cut off the "cruise control" but does it also (have that safety feature that some eBikes have, which will) cut off power to the motor when u hit the brakes at any other time??
Yes it does.
this bike looks the same as the Engwe Pro engine 750watts. Is just the looks or it's 100 percent the same bike with different branding? It seems that perfomrs better.
There are a lot of different feat on this bike. It’s definitely not the same although yes it does look a little similar.
I'm still looking but did I understand correctly, the U7 comes with color display and U7 comes with black and white!! If so is that all the difference between the two displays?? Thanks and keep up the good work. Really enjoy your videos.
Not sure what you mean
@@JeremiahMcintosh At 4:40 on your I7 video you say black and white LCD screen
Vitilan i7 Ebike review ~ A Folding Fat Tire ebike that does not disappoint!
And on the U7 at 3:56 you say and show color on the U7
Vitilan U7 Folding Fat Tire E-bike review [] Best Value Step-Thru Folding electric bike?
And I am not trying to be a jerk, As I said I am old retired and trying my best not to make a mistake I can't afford. It just surprised me that the cheaper U7 would have a nice color and the I7 Pro would be black and white.
Ok gotcha. The bike I reviewed was the original I7 that’s no longer available and not the I7 pro so maybe the pro does have a color display not 100% sure on that because I haven’t tested it.
Jeremiah will you please do a review on the Aniioki A7 Pro e-bike thanks
I forget what the G-Force bike did you say you could go full speed with throttle only or you have to pedal?
Jeremiah, you also tested the Rattan LM 750 which is a bit less expensive 6 mos ago. Why should anyone pay more for this, same motor and similar battery?
Hi Pedro. With the current coupons on Amazon I don’t feel like it’s to bad of a price for $1440-$1500.
With this bike you get nice hydraulic brakes, a bigger battery that’s hidden inside the frame, mag rims, Dual suspension, A better more adjustable air front fork, 8 speed versus 7 and a derailer guard, and without putting them side by side I’m pretty sure this bike has more power. Those are some of the main upgrades in my opinion off the top of my head.
Great review as usual. I wish this bike had braking regen.
Thank You. Unless you have really steep hills to go down regen is pretty pointless though.
Good report what did you think about e bike Biria
Know of the differences between the 2.0 and 3.0 version?
Been waiting for almost a year now for you to review the Rad Mini 4 or Mini ST
Sorry I haven’t had the opportunity to review one of those yet but maybe in the future.
Which is better G-Force T42 or this one?
Not sure if I have an older or newer model, my controls and display are different. I was hoping i could see how to adjust options but totally different design.
Not sure. Maybe you have the I7 pro version?
Ever think of doing a video on using an Imax b6 v2 charger to manage your ebike batteries?
Never even heard of it?
The new model that replaces this has a 16ah I’m curious to see the range on that and the different motor ! This bike def seems like one of the better folding ones . Will they send the updated i7pro for you to review ??
Not sure but I do have the U7 coming soon.
That one is actually ul certified and has that bigger 16ah lg battery but I’m sure u knew that !. The sales rep sent me the ul certification report bc the certification was listed on their site but not Amazon .
Perry do not reply to anyone telling you that you won a free bike that is a scammer trying to use my profile picture.
Thanks for this video
Your welcome.
One question no one seems to answer: How easy or hard are these bikes to pedal on a dead battery? Thanks
please answer my question I left on your tyson review or answer here If you had to buy this i7 with your money would you
buy the hey bike tyson or the vitilan i7
I want one for winter riding to work, I'd like to lock it up in the bike rack (secure area) and bring the battery inside with me, but I'm afraid the LCD screen will break due to the cold. Should that be a concern?
Can you tell me when you're riding this bike if you have to kind of watch it when you're peddling ,and going around a turn. as far as the pedal might be hitting or getting pretty close to the ground.
What's your take on how this little beast would perform "off road"..gravel sand dirt grass?
With the 4” fat tires it performs well in those scenarios!
As you mentioned before they upgrade things all the time.
FYI The G-Force T42 bike the newest one has 11.2 amp battery ( 22 amp controller!! ) And I got mine for $1,150!! It is 1199 But I found a $50 code online. And they didn't even charge me taxes I don't know they did that.. So 1150 was for with everything.. I also contribute me buying the bike to watch more of your videos on the G-Force..
This is right from the manufacturer below.
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From the manufacturer..
I am sorry. I just realized that I made a mistake in my last email. Differ from the old T42, the controller on the NEW T42 has been upgraded to a 22 amp controller
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It would be really interesting to see if there was a big difference between their older 20 amp controller versus the 22 in terms of power In your video.
If you purchase directly from Vitilan, they won't charge taxes either..plus you will get the 14.5 battery and mag wheels rather than spokes.
@@elliotsokoloff yeah I'm well aware of the differences.
I also looked up a lot of research on spokes versus mag wheels mag wheels are not necessarily better.
They actually state that spokes flex a little bit and are better for rough terrain.
That's not me saying it That's what the experts say.
@@elliotsokoloff
G-Force You can go all the way up to a 20ah If you choose. They have 11.2, 16, and 20
I've also noticed there's not a big difference when you go up in the AH
For instance One common reviewer who reviews all these bikes had a 10.5 ah battery versus a 15 did the same exact trail He only got 2 extra miles sorry that's not a big deal for a $200 more to buy the bigger battery that's also available from GeForce..
The bottom line is all of these bikes are exactly the same with a different middleman. The middleman does garbage He doesn't build anything. It's like me or you contacting the manufacturer of these e-bikes starting our own half-ass company giving out our phone number and Gmail address. All the websites look the same.
They build a bike for you You just mark it up and resell it
It's really kind of a joke
Then you see all the reviewers on RUclips basically giving you the same exact review on every single freaking bike 🤣
It's literally like watching the same exact movie over and over again.
They really are almost identical.. And built by the same manufacturers..
And that's the truth.
I just got a kick out of it laughing my ass off!! The reviewers are like HERE'S THE BEST BIKE FOR THE MONEY HERE'S THE BEST E-BIKE FOR THE MONEY HERE'S THE BEST E-BIKE FOR THE MONEY
IT'S ALL THE FREAKING SAME!! WITH SMALL DIFFERENCES.
They all keep upgrading little by little.. constantly.
Does not much difference between these bikes at all again made by the same manufacturers.
@@elliotsokoloff
Here's a little education for people who want to know about spiked wheels versus mag wheels.
Spoked wheels actually performed better in some circumstances than mag wheels. So it all depends what you want and your situation.
Here's a difference between spoke wheels and mag wheels on motorcycles. The same is for e-bikes..
I can't copy and paste the link because RUclips will erase The link.
In the below line I copied and pasted the most important part of spoke wheels versus mag wheels
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Performance
Spoked wheels are all but mandatory on off-road bikes - dirt bikes, enduros, scramblers and ADVS - for one simple reason: spoked wheels are more durable than single-piece cast wheels. On the road, while riding around on your street bike, you (hopefully) don’t encounter large rocks or massive ruts - maybe the occasional pothole, but nothing as unrelenting as a backwoods single-track, that’s for sure. Spoked wheels can bend and flex to a certain degree letting you tackle the rougher terrain.
Just bought the V3 version. Now I'm wishing I would have got an I7! 🙄 Also what app are you using on the phone in your vids? Thanks and love the reviews!
Thanks. It’s just called speedometer lol
I’m thinking of getting the v3 u don’t like it?
I have a v3 version and it works the same way. Little lighter though because of lower tier forks. But it has throttle and not thumb trigger. I like my v3
@@Villager- awsome thx 😎☝🏽
I really want to know the difference between the I7 and v3. They look identical, but one is substantially cheaper (v3). I see that the I7 has a few updates and can go farther, but the V3 is faster.
Thanks so good Number one
hello and thank you for your time and effort. when it come to overall power feel and ability would choose the I7 pro or engwe engine pro? i cant decide between the 2. thank you
I would probably go with the I7 pro. The engine pro that I reviewed had something weird about the throttle that limited it when you are peddling and using throttle at the same time. If they have changed it since my review then it would be a harder decision but if not definitely the I7 Pro.
@@JeremiahMcintosh thank you
Nice bike but !800 for a 750 bike is a little too pricey for me. There's bikes almost identical to this bike with a 1000 motor ( 200 more than 750) and Samsung 17 amp batteries for 1700 that I think u reviewed. Polarna M6 and a couple others. So this bike is over priced by about 300.
Wow. It has a Intel i7 Processor. Nice
Nice video thank you, 1 question is the throttle reversible? Meaning can it be moved to the right side?
Possibly but it would have to be set in really far for the trigger shifter to work. Typically on an eight speed with this kind of shifter the throttle is always on the left.
I understand, so I’m thinking maybe switch to a throttle style on the right and you shouldn’t have change the shifter… right?
Jeremiah... I'm about to pull the trigger on two Vitilans. A I7 Pro and a U7. Have you done much research on bike racks? I'm seeing that they are super expensive. We are looking at bike racks because two of these Vitilans won't fit too well in the back of our Honda CRV. Thanks in advance for any recommendations.
Hey Jeff….Yeah they definitely are expensive. The rack that I use is the overdrive sport 4 but only use it for 2 bikes and I’ve done a video on it if you want to check it out. I doubt it’s the best one but it’s working well for me.
If you did narrow it down to the 2 Vitilans and my videos were helpful for you please consider going through the link under my Vitilan video when ordering to help support the channel and mention my name to them that I should get the commission because they always give me a hard time about it.
Note..if you visited their website through google before visiting it through my link I will not get the commission so you would have to use a different device to order if that’s the case.
I hate to ask and no big deal if you decide not to but if you do then thank you in advance because it all helps!
Please let me know if you have any other questions.
@@JeremiahMcintosh I did order them at lunchtime today - not thinking! But I sent an email trying to cancel the order so I can use your link. I tried calling as well, twice and can’t reach them. So I have to sit and wait. Actually, I tried calling them for days to ask a few more questions - but because I couldn’t get through… I had it in my mind to just order online and not continue to wait, so I went there in stead of thinking about your link. Totally no brained it! Sorry. If my message gets through and they cancel the order…. I will use your link for sure. Your videos were extremely helpful. I wasn’t thinking!
If they don’t catch it… I will email or keep calling, and I will speak to them personally and explain how helpful your videos were, etc. For sure.
No worries just glad to help. I appreciate the efforts tho.
@@JeremiahMcintosh Update. Though I canceled my order within 30 min of ordering... they want to charge me a 5% "handling fee" for the cancelation. WOW! That's $150. I also learned the bike is a little taller than expected (according to many). So not sure if my wife (5'0) would do well on the U7... even if she doesn't have to touch the ground while seated. According to many... the U7 is more well-suited for someone 5'4 and taller. Anyway... I'm very disappointed in their customer service as it relates to this cancelation... and it makes me nervous about dealing with them at all going forward... just to be honest. I've heard it's a great bike though.
Good video 👍
Thank You!
Can you do review about Aniioki AQ 177 pro
I don’t like the fact that this is from Amazon. What kind of warranty would you get? I don’t even know who makes this. I am impressed with the performance,as I am not wholly impressed with my Lectric performance. Range is terrible!
Customer service is definitely something to consider And I don’t really have any experience with them but hopefully over time they prove to be a good company. Only time will tell.
Can you move the throttle to the right? The left is dumb.
Would you spend the money on this one or stick with the lectric xp for $999???
It all depends. One thing I do like better about the Lectric is that it’s smaller and lighter making it easier for transport but the Vitilan would be better for heavier riders.
dial it down to a legal class 2? yea right if your off road on private property
How does the Vitalan i7 compare to the Tesgo STT?
I've been reading and see videos on YT about police in America pulling over and confiscating Ebikes for absolutely no rider violations.. have you any comments or suggestions about this Jeremiah. I've put any future purchase on hold for now, and will stick with the Divvy Ebike rentals in Chicago for now...only .05 cents a minute with a senior $5.00 dollar yearly membership. park/lock/ride anywhere. do not have to dock @ a station
No I have not had any comments about this.