After waiting four months my Wired Freedom E-Bike was finally delivered! Quite a story... wiredebikes.com/products/wire... CitizenCycle / @citizencycle925
Well if the 1st delivery hadnt been stolen, we would have gotten the bike in 6 weeks. We had to wait another months for the next delivery. Well worth the wait!!
I’ve had my freedom ebike for a month and I love it. Very powerful. Looks great. So much fun to ride and able to go long distances without much effort.
Mine must be different. I only have the 2 mounting screw. But the shim seems to be working fine. It would make sense to have a screw for the kickstand. The angle of the bike changes alot when you adjust the psi of the rear shock. Thanks for the comment!
Hi, It's me again, I hope I'm not bothering you. But yes you do have a adjustment screw on that kickstand, I saw it in the video. trust me it's there, It's on the back side of the kickstand about 3 1/2 inches off the ground, It's countersink in a round hole. Or you can take off the kickstand to see it better. Sorry I'm just trying to help. have a great day.
Good morning. Dang, I just found it!! You are spot on!!! Your eyesight is way better than mine.😄 I probably have that screw on my rad power bikes too. Thank you very much for the info. Ill include it in my next video, when I compare the Rover to the Freedom. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Thats awesome. What color did you go with?? The only issue Im having is setting the level of torque when I'm in power assist 1. Its just too much torque from standing still. It literally pushes me off my seat.😄. It just wants to go!!! Its an amazing bike!! Your going to love it! Thanks for watching.
Thanks. Im doing a comparison video between the Freedom and my Rad Rover. Things I like about both and things I dont like about both. Should be good. Thanks for watching!!
We live 5 miles from town and up in the mountains, so it’s downhill all the way, so coming home is uphill. Our PO Box is in town, so that was the main reason why I bought my ebike. If I don’t need the battery assist, then it’s not in use. If I’m being lazy, I’ll let the battery bring me home. Since getting the bike, I’ll load it into our pickup and take it to a local 15 mile loop trail along the Columbia River in north central Washington state and enjoy riding around with some friends.
Heck Doc, we are practically neighbors😄. Thats a beautiful part of the state. We really enjoy our ebikes. Interested to see what the range is on this bike. My old rad rover only gets about 20 miles. Hope this one is better. Thanks again for watching!!
@@retirementwithpete9859 Pete, what part of the country are you in? My ebike will go about 36-40 miles on a full charge, depending on the weather conditions
We live on property east of Gresham, Or. Outside of Portland. And I know, we cant stand Portland either😄. My sister lives up in Lind, Wa. Over by Ritzville. We drive up 395 to I,-90, to get to the Montana property. What brand of ebike do you have? Thats impressive range!!
@@retirementwithpete9859 my ebike is a Himiway Explorer. It’s a mountain ebike. Yes good ole Gresham. And yes I’m sorry that you live near Portland. My brother and his family live in a suburb of Portland as well. We live in the mountains between Wenatchee and Leavenworth. We go to Montana once or twice a year to see my wife’s family. We plan on going this fall to look at land around Kalispell / Libby area to build a Log House. By the time my wife retires we will sell our home outside of Cashmere. The plan is to have it paid off by then. Microsoft bailed out of Seattle area when King County issued an income tax. Microsoft moved to East Wenatchee (about 45 minutes from us). Wenatchee has Exploded with the population. All of the areas around Wenatchee are exploding in prices. We finished building our house in 19 and it was appraised at $550K. It’s now worth $1.1 million. There’s only 9 families who live on our private road and we all have acreage, plus the 9 of us own 1/2 of a mountain with hiking and quad trails. Get this, because the land is unbuildable, it’s not taxed. Both Wenatchee and Leavenworth are about 1/2 an hour drive from our home. Enjoy your day Pete, Doc
The Himiway is a great bike and was my 2nd choice!! Good luck on your future plans in Montana. Its a beautiful state. We hope to move to our Tiny Home we have in Superior, Mt, some day Unfortunately, this town is a dumpter fire. Dont know how much longer I can take it. But thats for another video😄. Be safe and keep riding!
I'm very tempted by this bike but got a Magnum Peak T5 back in November, so I don't really need a second eBike. I'll be interested to see how you find this rides, I understand it's a cadence sensor, and I'm used to a torque sensor now.
I just read the specs on your bike. Very impressive. They packed alot into that frame. Yet its still only 60lbs😳. I like the look of the T5 also. The Freedom is a HUGE bike. The standover height is 29.5". My Rad Rover is 27.5". Do you know what the T5 is? The Freedom, with the battery, weighs 88lbs. That a heavy bike. My Rover has a cadence sensor and the Freedom, according to the specs, has a torque sensor. Im very curious to see the difference!! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!
@@retirementwithpete9859 Using a tape measure it's at least 28.5", not really much difference. I contacted Wired and they say the Freedom X is a Cadence sensor. Not necessarily better or worse, just different. I am lucky enough to live only a couple of miles from a dedicated eBike shop, so before buying I was able to test ride half a dozen different bikes, all good in their own way, but the Magnum felt the best for me - though they didn't have a Wired Freedom to test, I think technically it's no longer an eBike in my State of Oregon, but a motorized vehicle, that technically should be licensed and insured, though the website is not clear on this. Of course it's how you ride it that counts. I did test ride an Aventon Adventure 2, which is a 26" fat-tire bike like the Freedom. It was fun to ride and surprisingly more agile than I expected, but the extra tire and motor noise was very noticeable for me, and the chain was rattly; I suspect it needed adjusting. The T5 is 2.8" tires, still much bigger than anything I've ridden before, and 27.5" diameter. The attraction of the Freedom is LOOKS like a normal eBike, but has that much more power available in the motor, and a bigger battery. Most "eBikes" with this much power/speed potential are not built to look like a normal bike.
I just received my Wired Freedom E-Bike delivered on January 23rd. Same Hunter Green Color. I am on the short side so in retrospect I probably should have ordered the Cruiser, which is their Step-Through Model. I took it for a short ride. I will need to get comfortable with it. So far, so good.
Hi Ken. Yes, the bike is a tall bike. Im 6' and it feels very tall. My old rad rover has a 27.5" mid bar heighth. And the Freedom is 29.5". You can lower that by reducing the pressure on the rear air shock. I'll try and show how big the bike is compared to my Rover, on my next video. Thanks for watching.
@@retirementwithpete9859 What a coincidence, I had originally ordered the green but contacted Wired about 10 day after placing my order and asked to change to a black one. I love the black but this green one looks beautiful too. I'm also 6'0 and got my bike delivered back on Jan 26 near Seattle. The height seems perfect even with a much larger and cushier seat and that suntour suspension seatpost. The ride is pillowy soft like my dads old Cadillac. I've ridden it about 50 miles between the rainy days up here in Pac Northwest. Was thankful that it arrived in perfect condition. Not even a scratch on the box. Can't wait for the weather to improve so I can put some serious miles on this thing. I also just retired this past summer, and I am feeling bored already. Was advised not to buy the boat that I always wanted, so for now I will have to amuse myself with the bike. Went to the Seattle boat show last week to see the new boat models. Feel like I should have bought one 10 or 15 years ago when my kids were still young. The older I get, the more difficult getting that boat in and out of the water looks.
Haha, like they say, the 2 happiest days of a boater is the day they buy it and the day they sell it.😄 I live outside of Portland, and the weather hasn't been the best for biking. Congrats on the retirement. Trust me, you will love it. I retired at 60, its been four years now. Havent regretted a single minute. The first thing I bought after retiring was my Rad Rover. And I have loved it. But it just doesnt have a long range. Im hoping the Freedom will be better. And as far as the boat purchase, I recommend finding a friend who has one. Way cheaper!
@@retirementwithpete9859 Wow, didn't realize you were so close. I randomly ran across your channel on YT and just assumed you were back east somewhere. Portland is only a two hr drive from where I live. Interesting though, I've been to Portland many many times but I honestly never know where to go to really experience the city. I'm originally from San Diego and landed here in the PNW while serving in the Navy back in the early 80's. Back then I used to drive thru Portland going back and forth to SD to visit my family but never even stopped more than just to gas up and grab a bite to eat. I've made regular trips out to the stunning Oregon coast on a regular basis over the years. None better in my opinion. You are right about the boat. My wife is not as enthusiastic about the idea as she once was years ago. There's a sober reality that takes hold as we age. Some things we thought we want give way to practicality and ease of use. lol.. Case in point, our house is much too big now that our children have left, and the landscaping of our property is too great a commitment for me now that my son is not around to help lol. Its been a pleasure. I will be watching to see how you are enjoying your new Freedom. Rich in Seattle
I live in Canada. Anyone know if customs will give me trouble crossing into Canada with one purchased in the states since they currently are not available in Canada?
I had a comment from SciD1. He is also Canadian. He said he ordered it shipped to a US address. Picked it up and took it to the border. Customs were not concerned that it was an ebike. They didnt even look in the box. They just wanted to see the receipt so they're could collect the duty. It sucks that you have to be concerned about that. Its definitely a concern!!
Thanks for the video. For the record, your bike did not ship from Chicago, but shipped from California to Oregon. They shipped directly from the port and not from Chicago.
And what are your sources? Its possible this 2nd bike came straight from California. It would make sense for them to ship the west coast bikes from California, versus shipping them to Chicago, then back to Oregon. Im going by the email, from Steve the owner, that was sent to all the people that had their bikes stolen on that Nov, 2023 shipment. According to Steve, that truck disappeared in New Mexico, on its way to Chicago. I would like to think he was being honest to us. And Id love to know where all thoses bikes ended up. Thanks for the comment.
I want to purchase this bike, but we're rather short on funds, so I'm hoping I can go up there and pick it up from the warehouse. The only problem is that I have a little Honda Fit and I'm not sure if it will fit in the car or not. I live down here in Southern Illinois, and I'm guessing the warehouse is about 6 hours from me. It will be worth it if it will fit and it will allow me to save a couple hundred dollars.
We actually owned a 2009 honda fit. I was amazed at the amount of storage it had, when the back seats were down. But Im not sure it can fit the box that the bike comes in. The box is 36" tall, 66" long and 12" wide. I would try taking the bike out of the box. The bike is 62" long, with the rear tire on and the front tire off. If that doesnt fit, you can remove the rear tire, fender and rack. Guaranteed to fit inside your Fit. (Haha, sorry about that one). I bet the guys at Wired would help you with all that. They seem like really nice people. But bring a Cresent wrench just in case. The bike comes with a nice allen tool set. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.
Thats odd. Mine had no miles or hrs on it. Cant imagine who would be riding it before it got in the box. Other than that, hows it look? What color did you go with?
@@retirementwithpete9859 Looks good except for a minor scratch on the swing arm everything looks unused I checked in with wired and they said mileage is from the quality control testing it 🙄 This is my second wired bike the first one I purchased in 2023 It’s the wired cruiser model from what I remember it started out with zero everything Yet the wired Ebikes are awesome I’m looking forward to hitting the trails with the freedom Thank you for the quick response… Lee
I’m a Canadian so I unfortunately can’t buy a Wired Freedom e bike. I like the green. I also watch CitizenCycle’s channel and I went with the Fabulous Road Warrior dual 750 motors. Red in colour and it is a little slower than the American Road Warrior but not by much. Enjoy your new bike it looks great.
How in the world did I miss the Fabulous Road Warrior??? I just watched Citizencycle's review. That bike is insane!! 40 mph??? Unbelievable bike. You must love it!!! I have to say, if I had know about the Road Warrior, I might have bought it instead of the Wired Freedom. What part of Canada? We have friends in Calgary!! Thanks so much for watching. Ride safe!
That is very cool. Id love to see that part of Canada. This is the best part of this channel. I get to talk with people from all over the world. Germany to New Zealand. And we all share the same interests. Stay safe and enjoy the winter!!
@@stillwatching3255 I was just wondering why you can't buy the wired freedom? Are you not allowed to import? I am looking at one of these as my second bike, I happen to love the orange color. I purchased my first EBike last spring from a company in Canada right near you called Biktrix. I ended up with the Ultra eagle 1000 W mid Drive and boy it is a blast to ride! The frame is made in Wisconsin with American aluminum and then shipped back to Canada for powder coating, 200 color choices. A limited run high-performance machine. A lot pricier than the wired freedom but Biktrix is a high-end company. Anyways, keep on riding and safe travels to everyone!
@@jameygray They don’t ship to Canada. So if you buy one and ship it to a address in the states you have to bring it across the border and pay duty and there is no telling if they will even let it across because of the size of the motor. Just didn’t want to take a chance and possibly not be able to get it across the border. Now I’m not 100% you can’t get one across the border but from talking to people I know told me I could be taking a chance I can’t even bring it home and then try to sell it to someone in the states to get my money back. I looked into Ariel Rider e bike and they said same thing won’t ship to Canada.
I guess not. Ive had viewers say the bought theres from bike shops that had purchased large quantities. And another viewer said he ordered his the 1st week of January and received it in a week. Wired's website is saying orders placed after 2/9/24 are being delivered by the end of February. If your interested, i would email them to get an update. Have you looked at the Rad Rover 6+? Not as powerful as the Freedom, but a great bike. And they just lowered the price to $1199. Thats an amazing price for that bike. Thanks for watching.
Did you, by chance, buy the bike in New Mexico? Did you get a smoking great deal? Hey Wired, I think we found one of those lost bikes!!!😄 Just kidding. I didnt know that Wired sold their bikes through retail shops! What color?
Do you know if the five star is UL2849 rated?? I didnt see it on their website and couldnt find anything on google search. The Wired Freedom does have that rating. The bikes are very similar otherwise. But the UL rating tips the scale for me!!
Wow, A whole shipment gone. That the first Id heard of that... I bet Wired is hiding a few trackers randomly in those shipments now! Sadly, thievery has very little downside in this morally declining society (IMO). Most of these criminals aren't worried about jail since they see it as a vacation from the 'toughness of life' they all feel like theyve had to endure, plus they get free food, get to hang out with the homies. I think its crazy just how much of the deterrence factor we've lost in our society compared to previous generations. FAFO used to be a pretty hard ass deterrent. Now, theres nothing stopping em. I imagine it was partially an inside job which probably adds some paranoia for Wired when they already offering a pretty great product and a very decent price point ie: maybe not raking it in as much as other outfits? Anyway, cool video. Your the first video Ive seen with the green color. I like it the best, although, their website makes it look more of a hunter green color, but I like this one better!
I agree with you 100%. Times have definitely changed. Its a veru sad staement of our society. Im realy glad I went with the green. The bike is an absolute beast!! Unbelievable torque. Almost too much! Still trying to find the sweet spot on the settings. Thanks for watching and commenting!!
Haha, you nailed that one!! Im still trying to figure out why they used a tv box to ship the bike in. And of course my bike is already obsolete, with the release of the new Wired Freedom.
I have not heard of them, but there are so many ebikes out there now, that doesn't surprise me. I can only imagine how quick that bike is. Ill check them out.
I just cant believe that a huge company like Uber Logistics would hire an independent trucker that would then steal an entire load of ebikes??? But I guess I shouldnt be surprised! Sadly, this is almost the norm now!
I dont know about that! Yes, speed and torque, no question! But Ill compare a 5 year old rad to this beast, and you might be surprised!! Stay tuned! Thanks for watching!
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You chose the best color for this bike. 😁
My Rad Rover is the matte black, so I went with the green. Really glad I did. Its a great color!!
I went black but I do really love this color!
I like my blue. It just pops
I went with the orange but now i wish i went with the green😢
its well worth the wait. you will enjoy it like the rest of us. STAY WIRED
Cant wait till the weather gets nice. The comments have been amazing!!
How long was the wait to get it?
Well if the 1st delivery hadnt been stolen, we would have gotten the bike in 6 weeks. We had to wait another months for the next delivery.
Well worth the wait!!
I’ve had my freedom ebike for a month and I love it. Very powerful. Looks great. So much fun to ride and able to go long distances without much effort.
It is so much more powerful than my old rad. Im really interested in adding the front motor that Citizen is offering. That would be impressive.
I have had my WIRED Freedom now for almost a month. Absolutely love it. The customer support has been beyond outstanding.
Im hearing alot of good comments on the Wired customer support!! Thats great to hear!
you can adjust the kickstand, a little screw on the back side of the kickstand, just loosen it and let it slide down
Mine must be different. I only have the 2 mounting screw. But the shim seems to be working fine.
It would make sense to have a screw for the kickstand. The angle of the bike changes alot when you adjust the psi of the rear shock.
Thanks for the comment!
Hi, It's me again, I hope I'm not bothering you. But yes you do have a adjustment screw on that kickstand, I saw it in the video. trust me it's there, It's on the back side of the kickstand about 3 1/2 inches off the ground, It's countersink in a round hole. Or you can take off the kickstand to see it better. Sorry I'm just trying to help. have a great day.
Good morning. Dang, I just found it!! You are spot on!!! Your eyesight is way better than mine.😄 I probably have that screw on my rad power bikes too.
Thank you very much for the info. Ill include it in my next video, when I compare the Rover to the Freedom. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Love citizen cycle. Im also from OR, also got a RAD bike, "Radrunner" first. Just ordered my wired bike and will get it in May. Very excited!
Thats awesome. What color did you go with??
The only issue Im having is setting the level of torque when I'm in power assist 1. Its just too much torque from standing still. It literally pushes me off my seat.😄. It just wants to go!!!
Its an amazing bike!!
Your going to love it!
Thanks for watching.
Awesome looking bike 🚴 thanks for sharing 😊
Thanks. Im doing a comparison video between the Freedom and my Rad Rover. Things I like about both and things I dont like about both. Should be good.
Thanks for watching!!
We live 5 miles from town and up in the mountains, so it’s downhill all the way, so coming home is uphill.
Our PO Box is in town, so that was the main reason why I bought my ebike.
If I don’t need the battery assist, then it’s not in use.
If I’m being lazy, I’ll let the battery bring me home.
Since getting the bike, I’ll load it into our pickup and take it to a local 15 mile loop trail along the Columbia River in north central Washington state and enjoy riding around with some friends.
Heck Doc, we are practically neighbors😄.
Thats a beautiful part of the state. We really enjoy our ebikes. Interested to see what the range is on this bike. My old rad rover only gets about 20 miles. Hope this one is better. Thanks again for watching!!
@@retirementwithpete9859 Pete, what part of the country are you in?
My ebike will go about 36-40 miles on a full charge, depending on the weather conditions
We live on property east of Gresham, Or. Outside of Portland. And I know, we cant stand Portland either😄. My sister lives up in Lind, Wa. Over by Ritzville.
We drive up 395 to I,-90, to get to the Montana property.
What brand of ebike do you have? Thats impressive range!!
@@retirementwithpete9859 my ebike is a Himiway Explorer. It’s a mountain ebike.
Yes good ole Gresham. And yes I’m sorry that you live near Portland. My brother and his family live in a suburb of Portland as well.
We live in the mountains between Wenatchee and Leavenworth.
We go to Montana once or twice a year to see my wife’s family.
We plan on going this fall to look at land around Kalispell / Libby area to build a Log House.
By the time my wife retires we will sell our home outside of Cashmere. The plan is to have it paid off by then.
Microsoft bailed out of Seattle area when King County issued an income tax. Microsoft moved to East Wenatchee (about 45 minutes from us). Wenatchee has Exploded with the population. All of the areas around Wenatchee are exploding in prices.
We finished building our house in 19 and it was appraised at $550K. It’s now worth $1.1 million. There’s only 9 families who live on our private road and we all have acreage, plus the 9 of us own 1/2 of a mountain with hiking and quad trails. Get this, because the land is unbuildable, it’s not taxed.
Both Wenatchee and Leavenworth are about 1/2 an hour drive from our home.
Enjoy your day Pete,
Doc
The Himiway is a great bike and was my 2nd choice!!
Good luck on your future plans in Montana. Its a beautiful state. We hope to move to our Tiny Home we have in Superior, Mt, some day
Unfortunately, this town is a dumpter fire. Dont know how much longer I can take it.
But thats for another video😄.
Be safe and keep riding!
I love mine and any issues have been resolved even my fault issues shipped me stuff I broke myself for free. Costumer support is awesome!
That is great to hear. The bike is very impressive, its nice to know there is good customer service to support it. Thanks for watching!!
Honestly quite a good looking bike! The green always gets me. The only upgrade for me would be tan walls. Then it's sexy max pro.
Im also impressed with the quality of the paint job. And the green looks better in person.
Tan walls with that matte green would look awesome!
@@retirementwithpete9859 yes :D
I'm very tempted by this bike but got a Magnum Peak T5 back in November, so I don't really need a second eBike.
I'll be interested to see how you find this rides, I understand it's a cadence sensor, and I'm used to a torque sensor now.
I just read the specs on your bike. Very impressive. They packed alot into that frame. Yet its still only 60lbs😳. I like the look of the T5 also. The Freedom is a HUGE bike. The standover height is 29.5". My Rad Rover is 27.5". Do you know what the T5 is?
The Freedom, with the battery, weighs 88lbs. That a heavy bike.
My Rover has a cadence sensor and the Freedom, according to the specs, has a torque sensor. Im very curious to see the difference!!
Thanks so much for watching and commenting!
@@retirementwithpete9859 Using a tape measure it's at least 28.5", not really much difference. I contacted Wired and they say the Freedom X is a Cadence sensor. Not necessarily better or worse, just different.
I am lucky enough to live only a couple of miles from a dedicated eBike shop, so before buying I was able to test ride half a dozen different bikes, all good in their own way, but the Magnum felt the best for me - though they didn't have a Wired Freedom to test, I think technically it's no longer an eBike in my State of Oregon, but a motorized vehicle, that technically should be licensed and insured, though the website is not clear on this. Of course it's how you ride it that counts.
I did test ride an Aventon Adventure 2, which is a 26" fat-tire bike like the Freedom. It was fun to ride and surprisingly more agile than I expected, but the extra tire and motor noise was very noticeable for me, and the chain was rattly; I suspect it needed adjusting. The T5 is 2.8" tires, still much bigger than anything I've ridden before, and 27.5" diameter.
The attraction of the Freedom is LOOKS like a normal eBike, but has that much more power available in the motor, and a bigger battery. Most "eBikes" with this much power/speed potential are not built to look like a normal bike.
Anyone know the "Fell off the back of the Truck" price?
I just received my Wired Freedom E-Bike delivered on January 23rd. Same Hunter Green Color. I am on the short side so in retrospect I probably should have ordered the Cruiser, which is their Step-Through Model. I took it for a short ride. I will need to get comfortable with it. So far, so good.
Hi Ken. Yes, the bike is a tall bike. Im 6' and it feels very tall. My old rad rover has a 27.5" mid bar heighth. And the Freedom is 29.5". You can lower that by reducing the pressure on the rear air shock. I'll try and show how big the bike is compared to my Rover, on my next video.
Thanks for watching.
Oh, and the Hunter Green color is even more impressive in person. I was blown away. Its a beautiful bike!!
@@retirementwithpete9859 What a coincidence, I had originally ordered the green but contacted Wired about 10 day after placing my order and asked to change to a black one. I love the black but this green one looks beautiful too. I'm also 6'0 and got my bike delivered back on Jan 26 near Seattle. The height seems perfect even with a much larger and cushier seat and that suntour suspension seatpost. The ride is pillowy soft like my dads old Cadillac. I've ridden it about 50 miles between the rainy days up here in Pac Northwest. Was thankful that it arrived in perfect condition. Not even a scratch on the box. Can't wait for the weather to improve so I can put some serious miles on this thing. I also just retired this past summer, and I am feeling bored already. Was advised not to buy the boat that I always wanted, so for now I will have to amuse myself with the bike. Went to the Seattle boat show last week to see the new boat models. Feel like I should have bought one 10 or 15 years ago when my kids were still young. The older I get, the more difficult getting that boat in and out of the water looks.
Haha, like they say, the 2 happiest days of a boater is the day they buy it and the day they sell it.😄
I live outside of Portland, and the weather hasn't been the best for biking. Congrats on the retirement. Trust me, you will love it. I retired at 60, its been four years now. Havent regretted a single minute. The first thing I bought after retiring was my Rad Rover. And I have loved it. But it just doesnt have a long range. Im hoping the Freedom will be better.
And as far as the boat purchase, I recommend finding a friend who has one. Way cheaper!
@@retirementwithpete9859 Wow, didn't realize you were so close. I randomly ran across your channel on YT and just assumed you were back east somewhere. Portland is only a two hr drive from where I live. Interesting though, I've been to Portland many many times but I honestly never know where to go to really experience the city.
I'm originally from San Diego and landed here in the PNW while serving in the Navy back in the early 80's. Back then I used to drive thru Portland going back and forth to SD to visit my family but never even stopped more than just to gas up and grab a bite to eat. I've made regular trips out to the stunning Oregon coast on a regular basis over the years. None better in my opinion.
You are right about the boat. My wife is not as enthusiastic about the idea as she once was years ago. There's a sober reality that takes hold as we age. Some things we thought we want give way to practicality and ease of use. lol.. Case in point, our house is much too big now that our children have left, and the landscaping of our property is too great a commitment for me now that my son is not around to help lol.
Its been a pleasure. I will be watching to see how you are enjoying your new Freedom.
Rich in Seattle
Wow, my June delivery has been moved to July. Hope I’m not a repeat of your purchase!
I hope not. I wonder if the new tarriff has anything to do with it. Will yours be the new version? With the dual batteries?
@@retirementwithpete9859 Yes from what i have planned for. Really loooking forwards to having it.
The green looks good👍
Thanks
I live in Canada. Anyone know if customs will give me trouble crossing into Canada with one purchased in the states since they currently are not available in Canada?
I had a comment from SciD1. He is also Canadian. He said he ordered it shipped to a US address. Picked it up and took it to the border. Customs were not concerned that it was an ebike. They didnt even look in the box.
They just wanted to see the receipt so they're could collect the duty. It sucks that you have to be concerned about that. Its definitely a concern!!
take the headlight bracket apart and put spider washers on the inside of both brackets and it will firm up the headlight.
Thanks for the tip. The bracket seems really loose. Poor design!
Thanks for the video. For the record, your bike did not ship from Chicago, but shipped from California to Oregon. They shipped directly from the port and not from Chicago.
And what are your sources? Its possible this 2nd bike came straight from California.
It would make sense for them to ship the west coast bikes from California, versus shipping them to Chicago, then back to Oregon.
Im going by the email, from Steve the owner, that was sent to all the people that had their bikes stolen on that Nov, 2023 shipment. According to Steve, that truck disappeared in New Mexico, on its way to Chicago. I would like to think he was being honest to us. And Id love to know where all thoses bikes ended up.
Thanks for the comment.
I want to purchase this bike, but we're rather short on funds, so I'm hoping I can go up there and pick it up from the warehouse. The only problem is that I have a little Honda Fit and I'm not sure if it will fit in the car or not. I live down here in Southern Illinois, and I'm guessing the warehouse is about 6 hours from me. It will be worth it if it will fit and it will allow me to save a couple hundred dollars.
We actually owned a 2009 honda fit. I was amazed at the amount of storage it had, when the back seats were down. But Im not sure it can fit the box that the bike comes in. The box is 36" tall, 66" long and 12" wide. I would try taking the bike out of the box. The bike is 62" long, with the rear tire on and the front tire off. If that doesnt fit, you can remove the rear tire, fender and rack. Guaranteed to fit inside your Fit.
(Haha, sorry about that one).
I bet the guys at Wired would help you with all that. They seem like really nice people. But bring a Cresent wrench just in case. The bike comes with a nice allen tool set.
Hope this helps.
Thanks for watching.
Nice bike Pete 💪
Good morning Martin. Your one of the first!! Thanks
Hi, just received my new green wired bike only thing it had 4.9 miles on it and 12.8 minutes on timer did your bike have miles also out of the box ?😅
Thats odd. Mine had no miles or hrs on it. Cant imagine who would be riding it before it got in the box. Other than that, hows it look? What color did you go with?
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Looks good except for a minor scratch on the swing arm everything looks unused
I checked in with wired and they said mileage is from the quality control testing it 🙄
This is my second wired bike the first one I purchased in 2023
It’s the wired cruiser model from what I remember it started out with zero everything
Yet the wired Ebikes are awesome
I’m looking forward to hitting the trails with the freedom
Thank you for the quick response…
Lee
I cant wait to compare it to my Rad Rover.
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I’ll be looking out for the video if you have any on the comparisons
I’m a Canadian so I unfortunately can’t buy a Wired Freedom e bike. I like the green. I also watch CitizenCycle’s channel and I went with the Fabulous Road Warrior dual 750 motors. Red in colour and it is a little slower than the American Road Warrior but not by much. Enjoy your new bike it looks great.
How in the world did I miss the Fabulous Road Warrior???
I just watched Citizencycle's review. That bike is insane!!
40 mph??? Unbelievable bike.
You must love it!!! I have to say, if I had know about the Road Warrior, I might have bought it instead of the Wired Freedom.
What part of Canada? We have friends in Calgary!!
Thanks so much for watching. Ride safe!
@@retirementwithpete9859 I’m from Saskatchewan. Just above the border and straight north of a little town in North Dakota named Noonan.
That is very cool. Id love to see that part of Canada. This is the best part of this channel. I get to talk with people from all over the world. Germany to New Zealand.
And we all share the same interests. Stay safe and enjoy the winter!!
@@stillwatching3255 I was just wondering why you can't buy the wired freedom? Are you not allowed to import? I am looking at one of these as my second bike, I happen to love the orange color. I purchased my first EBike last spring from a company in Canada right near you called Biktrix. I ended up with the Ultra eagle 1000 W mid Drive and boy it is a blast to ride! The frame is made in Wisconsin with American aluminum and then shipped back to Canada for powder coating, 200 color choices. A limited run high-performance machine. A lot pricier than the wired freedom but Biktrix is a high-end company. Anyways, keep on riding and safe travels to everyone!
@@jameygray They don’t ship to Canada. So if you buy one and ship it to a address in the states you have to bring it across the border and pay duty and there is no telling if they will even let it across because of the size of the motor. Just didn’t want to take a chance and possibly not be able to get it across the border. Now I’m not 100% you can’t get one across the border but from talking to people I know told me I could be taking a chance I can’t even bring it home and then try to sell it to someone in the states to get my money back. I looked into Ariel Rider e bike and they said same thing won’t ship to Canada.
Does it normally take months to receive them?
I guess not. Ive had viewers say the bought theres from bike shops that had purchased large quantities. And another viewer said he ordered his the 1st week of January and received it in a week. Wired's website is saying orders placed after 2/9/24 are being delivered by the end of February. If your interested, i would email them to get an update. Have you looked at the Rad Rover 6+? Not as powerful as the Freedom, but a great bike. And they just lowered the price to $1199. Thats an amazing price for that bike.
Thanks for watching.
2 months
I bought my bike at the ebike store. Same day
Did you, by chance, buy the bike in New Mexico? Did you get a smoking great deal?
Hey Wired, I think we found one of those lost bikes!!!😄
Just kidding. I didnt know that Wired sold their bikes through retail shops! What color?
@@retirementwithpete9859 I have a free boy pro
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Five Star Ecell. Is the better wired freedom
Do you know if the five star is UL2849 rated?? I didnt see it on their website and couldnt find anything on google search. The Wired Freedom does have that rating. The bikes are very similar otherwise. But the UL rating tips the scale for me!!
Wow, A whole shipment gone. That the first Id heard of that... I bet Wired is hiding a few trackers randomly in those shipments now!
Sadly, thievery has very little downside in this morally declining society (IMO). Most of these criminals aren't worried about jail since they see it as a vacation from the 'toughness of life' they all feel like theyve had to endure, plus they get free food, get to hang out with the homies. I think its crazy just how much of the deterrence factor we've lost in our society compared to previous generations. FAFO used to be a pretty hard ass deterrent. Now, theres nothing stopping em. I imagine it was partially an inside job which probably adds some paranoia for Wired when they already offering a pretty great product and a very decent price point ie: maybe not raking it in as much as other outfits?
Anyway, cool video. Your the first video Ive seen with the green color. I like it the best, although, their website makes it look more of a hunter green color, but I like this one better!
I agree with you 100%.
Times have definitely changed.
Its a veru sad staement of our society.
Im realy glad I went with the green. The bike is an absolute beast!! Unbelievable torque. Almost too much! Still trying to find the sweet spot on the settings.
Thanks for watching and commenting!!
You must be retired it took you 3 minutes just to start opening the box. lol
Haha, you nailed that one!!
Im still trying to figure out why they used a tv box to ship the bike in. And of course my bike is already obsolete, with the release of the new Wired Freedom.
@@retirementwithpete9859 That is odd on the TV Box. I've been looking at the Freesky Warrior with dual motors. Any experience with that?
I have not heard of them, but there are so many ebikes out there now, that doesn't surprise me. I can only imagine how quick that bike is. Ill check them out.
Impressive bike. I like the 18 month warranty. The 4 piston brakes. And the range. Are you looking at the M530?
@@retirementwithpete9859 yes!
Shipper didn't lose em - it's called THEFT!
I just cant believe that a huge company like Uber Logistics would hire an independent trucker that would then steal an entire load of ebikes???
But I guess I shouldnt be surprised!
Sadly, this is almost the norm now!
Nobody wants to go to Oregon, not even ann ebike!
Haha, so true!!
Ive lived here my whole life. Portland is not the city that I grew up in. Very sad!! Montana is looking very inviting!
You should have saved more money.
Rad not even in the same leaque
I dont know about that!
Yes, speed and torque, no question! But Ill compare a 5 year old rad to this beast, and you might be surprised!! Stay tuned!
Thanks for watching!
Get what you pay for
Not sure I follow you.
@@retirementwithpete9859 I know...
Worst review EVER !!!
Thanks!