Very comprehensive review. I appreciate that you even covered those little scooter bikes at the $300 - $400 range. Then the $500 - $1000 range and the $1000 - $2000 range. I've owned ebikes in those ranges and found your comments about components and general quality to be spot on. Thank you for taking all ebike buyers of all budgets into consideration. 😊
Nice to listen to someone who gives excellent experienced advise... I just retired 2 months ago and purchased a Juiced Bike last year and really enjoyed it... I started getting out there and enjoyed getting exercise I wouldn't have done otherwise.. I wish the companies would focus more on the practical side of electric bikes with baskets or panniers so you can get groceries without getting the car out of the garage..I want practicality.... I get home from S.E. Asia in another month and one of the first things I do is getting the E-Bike out for a ride....thank you very much for an informative video....
stitchergary I lived in Southeast Asia most of my life. Get ready for culture shock if you’re returning to the US. Make sure you buy a bike that you can bring back to Asia, as you may find living there is quite hard to leave behind.
I read your book! Thanks for the information. It helped me a bunch! Because I had never ridden an ebike before, I decided to play it safe and I went with a 72v 60a 20ah 3000 watt custom mountain bike build. Then I decided that might be too much, so I ordered a 2,000 watt 72v kit. Then I decided that might be too much so I chose a 36v 350 watt kit for a child's mountain bike. Having a good seat, suspension seat post, and handlebar riser helps relax the riding position.
This was one of the BEST VIDEOS that you’ve ever done. I bought my Ebike (Ride 1 Up) after I saw your review and I Love my bike which I ride about 60-miles per week and after watching this Video, I realized it is the perfect bike for me. Thanks a lot. Fred
Excellent information! Thanks for the video, I ordered a HAIDONG e-bike two weeks ago. I am using the bike to commute to work (14 miles away). It's brilliant.
Well, for my first e-bike i went with a MXUS 3000W, a 78V 20Amp Battery 7P21S and a Xiaoxian BMS, a Cyle Analyst 2.4, mounted them on a old Decathlon Rockrider 8.0 that was lying around, because i'm like Bruno..., i like POWEEER!! i've learn a lot from your channel and would like to thank you for that, keep up the good work. PS: i need a review on mud guards ;).
I have been doing some intense research on ebikes…. after a year of saving up as much as I can, I have decided that my first ebike will be a model I found at Lunacycles. It has 3500 watts with a 96 volt battery and a ludicrous controller, giving a constant 60 amps with 90 amp peak. I imagine I will have to wait a minute for some sort of after market wheelie bars and possibly a parachute, just in case ya gotta take off fast and suddenly have to come to a dead stop.... safety first! . I'll p.m. a video when it comes in!
I kind of like the looks of the electric fat bike but I'm going to start with the electric conversion I'm doing on my old beater mountain bike first. Great video Micha, gave lots to think about.
I just ordered my 1st Ebike. It's a Lectric XP folding. I don't really need a folding bike but it was the best I could afford with a 500 watt motor. Really looking forward to receiving it.
@@THEpineapples101 Just received mine today. Kind of a pain inserting the key seeing how it inserts from the bottom and you have to feel your way. But once you get used to it, it will seem like second nature. My God that thing is fast; for a bicycle, I mean. Only real gripe I have is there is no provision for a water bottle. Not that I need it for that, but I would like to mount a foldy lock. Not really enough room to do that even with the straps that come with the lock. So I carry it, the lock, in a backpack. Best $900 I've ever spent.
Just as a data point, 3000+ miles on a $769 Ancheer. Needed a freewheel and I improved it a lot with a better controller and display. But the basic bike is going strong on the original battery. Probably for someone who can handle maintenance themselves.
One thing that would be of interest to me is which e bike features make them more suited to storage outside. I live on my sailboat in southern California and, despite rumors to the contrary, we do get rain (mostly in the winter) and I am concerned that some of the battery attachment systems would leave contacts exposed to the elements when the battery is removed for charging.
I would like to see a video from you, on different levels of DIY E-Bikes. I took a Trek cruiser and made a pretty descent commuter bike from it. I spent a grand but, I would have spent $2500 on it pre built.
Thank you for the information, it was very helpful. Trying to do a lot of research before jumping into an ebike, you made the information understandabl.
I would love to see a video that includes the moped style ebikes, like the GenZe you have. In my area, this is what I mostly see on the road. Actually most of them are bigger than the GenZe that youve shown, including mine which looks just like a Honda RX 125, but with a trunk(its where I store my rain suit and put my lunch bag for work. Under the seat I put a 6th battery(originally was just 60v), and the charger and an extension cord.) I see quite a few of those ebikes that look like 125 sport bikes as well. While, as I said, I dont have one of these 'ebicycles', I do thoroughly enjoy watching your videos and do get a lot out of them. Im definitely going to have to follow your guides and make myself a lithium pack. The SLAs in the bike now are just disgustingly heavy and I always have to find a parking spot with an outlet near by, which is less than ideal, and I live in an apartment, so I can really only charge my bike at work. Anyway, would definitely love to see a video that covers the bigger types of bikes as well. Ive just been getting the feeling that people are forgetting about those and thinking that there are only 'ebicycles' and those silly 'razor' scooters. Great video though, as always :) .
Amazing and information on ebike adventure. I am 60 years old and want to travel from my third floor apartment to work that is only 2 miles away . So a low price ebike that can get me to and from home was my premium decision. So, I decided on a folding ebike. Dohiker is what it is the brand. Don't think you have a review on it, but a co-worker got 3 at a cool price. Rode it and thought this was great for 4 mile ride to and from home. Sorry to bore you with this long comment, but find your help on this video helpful. Working in a nursing home is challenging, but with current covid19, an ebike gives me social distancing and removes me from bus crowding. I am a follower and look forward to your your next upload.
Paul Shutts: I certainly don’t want to rain on this parade, but did you ever consider high-grade non-electric bike? I am not in good physical condition (age 65), but I decided to get a regular good quality non-electric bike for my 5 mile commute to work. I purposely never work up a sweat and take a good 45 minutes to get to work. I figured commuting would be in lieu of gym time....(which I don’t particularly like either). I keep my rain suit in the front basket and a baklava at home for snowy weather. I walk up the steepest hills… Totaling about five minutes… But I figure I’m giving a different muscle groups a good work out. Just something to consider.
This is a very useful video that really helped me narrow the field. The fact that I had come to the same conclusion regarding the pedigo value proposition reassured me that I'm starting to understand this market.
Great video. Very informative. Very helpful as I was not sure of which bike to buy and after watching your video I'm committed to the all terrain RadRover. Thanks.
Of course there's category #8, us cheap DIY guys that want our cake, want it cheap, AND want to build it ourselves! Took my 1st rides on my BBS02 GT Avalanche conversion today n its amazing. Thanks for your work n concise info, it really helps!
Thank you for your very well made video. Your passion and knowledge for the subject come across. I was almost ready to commit to an e-bike and your video sealed the deal. I am looking forward to putting back that huge smile on my face after my fist ebike ride. Cheers.
Awesome video !! I love how easily he takes the whole "complex" topic of eBike buying, and breaks it down in to "easy-to-understand" levels. It makes choosing an eBike simple & easy !! Awesome video !!
Hey Micah... Fun vid... Overlooked one BIG "category" maybe? `round here, some folks have been buying "electric bikes" with frames often termed as "scooters"... with pedals that "function" about as well as the human appendix. Yah can pedal any bike for warmth and for exercise... but in "EV Terms" you also can pedal from stops, up hills (against gravity), etc, etc to extend ranges per charge and to extend the life of the cells ("battery") before final recycling and replacement by shaving off peak power outs. Also, when power fails... almost inevitable... (Have been using electric assist for near two decades...) Cheers Micah
Your coaching is quite helpful to us newbies, Thanks!! Personally looking at 20x4 hi-pwr folders for versatility and portability. Performance like an emoped but sleeper looks for the cops and spandex karens...
Great guide. Thank you so much! I came into this with a purpose but now I want my bike to do so much more. Excited to check out these brands and ideas. Thanks!
What I'm more interested in is: Things to look for when buying a used bike for conversion to an e-bike. Things like: Wider spacing at the hub mounts? More room between the chainstays? With or without shocks? If with, what types are best or worst? Fat tube or normal tube? Can aluminum frames take the extra stress? All that kind of stuff.
For me, the easiest way to start is to buy those front tyre replacemente kits where the battery goes on the wheel. More than enough for eaither assist or full electric, check vicesat video.
I would add one more category: all electric, non-hybrid DIY and customized ebikes. They never get any cheap but there´s lots of fun in the buiding process
A really helpful video for this first time buyer. The biggest dealership around here sells Pedago, so to get service and support I may have to pay the Shatner tax!
appreciate this, a good intro, an over 60 human, i just want a basic unit, I have been intimidated as well as dying to have a go, so, this was helpful, many thanks. I hope consumer reports et al will do some long term surveys one of these days, but, for now, this is good!!!!!!!!!!!
Christie, my advice would be to NOT skimp on power or battery quality, both are money well spent. Probably most important is brakes, which should match your power level. Best of luck to you!
I know this is a big ask, but when I get around to it, I'm going to build some ebikes for my clan of youngsters.....I already have your book. For the DIYer, do you have a good source for how to get frames and what-not for each category? I've read your book, but it's been ba while, so if all the info is already within, my apologies.
You do a great job on your videos. I struggle with the whole issue of why bother with an E-bike when a gas powered scooter is so much easier to deal with. No charging, no worries about how far I can go etc etc....i love the idea of E-bikes but I think it is just a sexy category that is really pretty absurd when it comes to convenience until batteries are significantly better years from now.
I can ride my E bike on the sidewalk and through city park paths, where maybe it’s not technically legal, but never ever get any looks or problems. If you’re just commuting on the street then I agree with you. But a lot of us aren’t using bikes for that purpose.
I’m looking at a new cafe racer. The only thing I’m struggling with are specs but it has all the amenities I was hoping a bike would come with. Like horn, turn signals etc all come stock. 500w nominal/1000 peak 48v. 70nm torque.... is this enough power? I plan to ride A LOT this summer. I’m 220 and want to be able to get up small hills. This is a single gear also! I know next to nothing about adding gears and am wondering if it’s a possibility
Hi Micah: WOW... Great video! Very well structured, informative & helpful. Thanks for sharing. You mentioned about the cadence sensor style bikes, (especially the cheaper ones,) can be kinda jerky or abrupt when you start pedaling & the motor cuts in and applies power. Is this the case with all cadence stye bikes? Specifically:... I believe the RadRunner & RadRunner Plus have the cadence sensor. Just wondering if you have rode these bikes & if the power assist is smooth/ intuitive or is abrupt. Do you know if the motor applies the full PAS selected power when you pedal or whether the software somehow has a way of ramping up power. I'm very interested in the RadRunner Plus. But as a 1st time ebike buyer and with no way to do a test drive, I would like to know about this before buying. Thanks in advance, greg
I'm asking myself with a question, and this is : why do we not use a boost converter to up the tension instead of stacking batteries in series? Instead of that we could stack every cells in parrallel and then up the tension with a converter that have an efficiency of 80%? I think there is a problem with that but i can't find the answer
We recently purchased an EG Geneva for my wife and a Ecomotion CORE Pro E-Fat for me. Love the bikes. $2700 and $2300. Hers is a higher quality, mine is cooler looking but still a good bike. I wonder what you think of these bikes. Thanks for the very helpful and informative videos!!!.
Hey Mika, I know your busy , just wanted to say I had great success with my first battery build with the Vruzend kits ... question is , i lucked into some LiFe 18650 cells, and I'm having a hard time finding a 14s LiFe BMS ... can I use a 15s for 14 cell groups .... thanks for your time !!!
Recumbent bikes and wheelchairs should be required to have a flag/light 6ft above the ground. I have almost hit a few people on both because they just popped out from behind a parked car.
Very comprehensive review. I appreciate that you even covered those little scooter bikes at the $300 - $400 range. Then the $500 - $1000 range and the $1000 - $2000 range. I've owned ebikes in those ranges and found your comments about components and general quality to be spot on. Thank you for taking all ebike buyers of all budgets into consideration. 😊
Nice to listen to someone who gives excellent experienced advise... I just retired 2 months ago and purchased a Juiced Bike last year and really enjoyed it... I started getting out there and enjoyed getting exercise I wouldn't have done otherwise.. I wish the companies would focus more on the practical side of electric bikes with baskets or panniers so you can get groceries without getting the car out of the garage..I want practicality.... I get home from S.E. Asia in another month and one of the first things I do is getting the E-Bike out for a ride....thank you very much for an informative video....
stitchergary I lived in Southeast Asia most of my life. Get ready for culture shock if you’re returning to the US. Make sure you buy a bike that you can bring back to Asia, as you may find living there is quite hard to leave behind.
I agree with Stuart Cannon below, it’d be great to have a similar review of conversion kits! Thanks again, always entertaining and informative!!
I read your book! Thanks for the information. It helped me a bunch!
Because I had never ridden an ebike before, I decided to play it safe and I went with a 72v 60a 20ah 3000 watt custom mountain bike build. Then I decided that might be too much, so I ordered a 2,000 watt 72v kit. Then I decided that might be too much so I chose a 36v 350 watt kit for a child's mountain bike. Having a good seat, suspension seat post, and handlebar riser helps relax the riding position.
This was one of the BEST VIDEOS that you’ve ever done. I bought my Ebike (Ride 1 Up) after I saw your review and I Love my bike which I ride about 60-miles per week and after watching this Video, I realized it is the perfect bike for me.
Thanks a lot.
Fred
Excellent information! Thanks for the video, I ordered a HAIDONG e-bike two weeks ago. I am using the bike to commute to work (14 miles away). It's brilliant.
Well, for my first e-bike i went with a MXUS 3000W, a 78V 20Amp Battery 7P21S and a Xiaoxian BMS, a Cyle Analyst 2.4, mounted them on a old Decathlon Rockrider 8.0 that was lying around, because i'm like Bruno..., i like POWEEER!! i've learn a lot from your channel and would like to thank you for that, keep up the good work. PS: i need a review on mud guards ;).
I bought a monster 52V 28Ah samsung 25r cell pack and fitted it to a mountain bike and it's an amazing setup, I have never been stranded somewhere
Thanx, you really put the bikes into perspective. I feel like I know something about E bikes.
Few people know this industry like you! Thanks so helpful list.
I have been doing some intense research on ebikes…. after a year of saving up as much as I can, I have decided that my first ebike will be a model I found at Lunacycles. It has 3500 watts with a 96 volt battery and a ludicrous controller, giving a constant 60 amps with 90 amp peak. I imagine I will have to wait a minute for some sort of after market wheelie bars and possibly a parachute, just in case ya gotta take off fast and suddenly have to come to a dead stop.... safety first! . I'll p.m. a video when it comes in!
I kind of like the looks of the electric fat bike but I'm going to start with the electric conversion I'm doing on my old beater mountain bike first. Great video Micha, gave lots to think about.
Great review - be great to have a similar review of conversion kits.
Thanks Micah, brilliantly put together with super helpful hints on what to look for.
Exactly what I was looking for to narrow down the options.
I just ordered my 1st Ebike. It's a Lectric XP folding. I don't really need a folding bike but it was the best I could afford with a 500 watt motor. Really looking forward to receiving it.
Good luck Kelly, I'm in the same boat! 🙌
@@THEpineapples101 Just received mine today. Kind of a pain inserting the key seeing how it inserts from the bottom and you have to feel your way. But once you get used to it, it will seem like second nature. My God that thing is fast; for a bicycle, I mean. Only real gripe I have is there is no provision for a water bottle. Not that I need it for that, but I would like to mount a foldy lock. Not really enough room to do that even with the straps that come with the lock. So I carry it, the lock, in a backpack.
Best $900 I've ever spent.
@@kellyrayburn4093 they make water bottle holders that have a strap clamp to go around the bar on the bike... Amazon
Just as a data point, 3000+ miles on a $769 Ancheer. Needed a freewheel and I improved it a lot with a better controller and display. But the basic bike is going strong on the original battery. Probably for someone who can handle maintenance themselves.
One thing that would be of interest to me is which e bike features make them more suited to storage outside. I live on my sailboat in southern California and, despite rumors to the contrary, we do get rain (mostly in the winter) and I am concerned that some of the battery attachment systems would leave contacts exposed to the elements when the battery is removed for charging.
I would like to see a video from you, on different levels of DIY E-Bikes. I took a Trek cruiser and made a pretty descent commuter bike from it. I spent a grand but, I would have spent $2500 on it pre built.
As a retired person, this information is very helpful and pointing in the right direction. Thank you !!!
DIY is the only way for me. Thanks for your input it is very helpful.
Thank you for the information, it was very helpful. Trying to do a lot of research before jumping into an ebike, you made the information understandabl.
I would love to see a video that includes the moped style ebikes, like the GenZe you have. In my area, this is what I mostly see on the road. Actually most of them are bigger than the GenZe that youve shown, including mine which looks just like a Honda RX 125, but with a trunk(its where I store my rain suit and put my lunch bag for work. Under the seat I put a 6th battery(originally was just 60v), and the charger and an extension cord.) I see quite a few of those ebikes that look like 125 sport bikes as well. While, as I said, I dont have one of these 'ebicycles', I do thoroughly enjoy watching your videos and do get a lot out of them. Im definitely going to have to follow your guides and make myself a lithium pack. The SLAs in the bike now are just disgustingly heavy and I always have to find a parking spot with an outlet near by, which is less than ideal, and I live in an apartment, so I can really only charge my bike at work. Anyway, would definitely love to see a video that covers the bigger types of bikes as well. Ive just been getting the feeling that people are forgetting about those and thinking that there are only 'ebicycles' and those silly 'razor' scooters. Great video though, as always :) .
That does sound good, I'll see what I can do!
Amazing and information on ebike adventure. I am 60 years old and want to travel from my third floor apartment to work that is only 2 miles away .
So a low price ebike that can get me to and from home was my premium decision.
So, I decided on a folding ebike.
Dohiker is what it is the brand.
Don't think you have a review on it, but a co-worker got 3 at a cool price. Rode it and thought this was great for 4 mile ride to and from home.
Sorry to bore you with this long comment, but find your help on this video helpful.
Working in a nursing home is challenging, but with current covid19, an ebike gives me social distancing and removes me from bus crowding.
I am a follower and look forward to your your next upload.
Paul Shutts: I certainly don’t want to rain on this parade, but did you ever consider high-grade non-electric bike? I am not in good physical condition (age 65), but I decided to get a regular good quality non-electric bike for my 5 mile commute to work. I purposely never work up a sweat and take a good 45 minutes to get to work. I figured commuting would be in lieu of gym time....(which I don’t particularly like either). I keep my rain suit in the front basket and a baklava at home for snowy weather. I walk up the steepest hills… Totaling about five minutes… But I figure I’m giving a different muscle groups a good work out. Just something to consider.
In depth candid overview, thanks
Next. What are the best ebike conversation kit.
Bbshd. I have the bbs02 but the bbshd is more powerful and robust
This is a very useful video that really helped me narrow the field. The fact that I had come to the same conclusion regarding the pedigo value proposition reassured me that I'm starting to understand this market.
Thanks for all the information, learning alot from your videos.
Thanks Micah. Always enjoy your videos!
Great video. Very informative. Very helpful as I was not sure of which bike to buy and after watching your video I'm committed to the all terrain RadRover. Thanks.
Just exploring ebikes and this is GREAT information. Thank you!
Of course there's category #8, us cheap DIY guys that want our cake, want it cheap, AND want to build it ourselves! Took my 1st rides on my BBS02 GT Avalanche conversion today n its amazing. Thanks for your work n concise info, it really helps!
Thanks for the breakdown. Those cruisers look awesome!
Thank you for your very well made video. Your passion and knowledge for the subject come across. I was almost ready to commit to an e-bike and your video sealed the deal. I am looking forward to putting back that huge smile on my face after my fist ebike ride. Cheers.
Great commentary., I'm now riding my first ebike. I need a repair book ie. ebike for dummies ! I bought a Townie 8i, I'm 82 yrs., and really LOVE it.
Very solid information and certainly helps me to decipher this “whole New World”.
Awesome video !! I love how easily he takes the whole "complex" topic of eBike buying, and breaks it down in to "easy-to-understand" levels. It makes choosing an eBike simple & easy !! Awesome video !!
Just what I needed. thanks
my first choice and ebike is a Riese and Muller Super Delite Gt HS Vario
nice review!
Great info bro.. thanks for sharing your take on the ebike boom!!!
Well done sir! I plan to buy an ebike soon. These are good videos I
Would a 500w hub motor be enough for mountain biking?
This video really helps in determining the right one thank you 👍🏼
Hey Micah... Fun vid... Overlooked one BIG "category" maybe? `round here, some folks have been buying "electric bikes" with frames often termed as "scooters"... with pedals that "function" about as well as the human appendix. Yah can pedal any bike for warmth and for exercise... but in "EV Terms" you also can pedal from stops, up hills (against gravity), etc, etc to extend ranges per charge and to extend the life of the cells ("battery") before final recycling and replacement by shaving off peak power outs. Also, when power fails... almost inevitable... (Have been using electric assist for near two decades...) Cheers Micah
Your coaching is quite helpful to us newbies, Thanks!! Personally looking at 20x4 hi-pwr folders for versatility and portability. Performance like an emoped but sleeper looks for the cops and spandex karens...
Very helpful - thanks for sharing your expertise 👍🏼
I think I'm going for the fat ebike!
Great video dude. Thanks for all the precious infos
Thanks that was very informative. Just started looking into getting an eBike.
thanks for the complete explanation on bikes, very well done.
Great guide. Thank you so much! I came into this with a purpose but now I want my bike to do so much more. Excited to check out these brands and ideas. Thanks!
What I'm more interested in is: Things to look for when buying a used bike for conversion to an e-bike. Things like: Wider spacing at the hub mounts? More room between the chainstays? With or without shocks? If with, what types are best or worst? Fat tube or normal tube? Can aluminum frames take the extra stress?
All that kind of stuff.
Excellent advice!! Thank you!!
For me, the easiest way to start is to buy those front tyre replacemente kits where the battery goes on the wheel. More than enough for eaither assist or full electric, check vicesat video.
Great review !
Thai was a very different video about the choices of ebike thank you
Awesome Video!
Very good info, thanks!
Another great video Micah!
Jonsing for your next video the anticipation is overwhelming hehe
I need one with a flux capacitor.
THAT would rock..!!!
Great Scott
Well laid out discussion to help with making the buying decision
Great info, thanks! I had no idea there was that big a variety.
thank you for great video
Really nice and helpful video
Thanks, Micah!
Good video, Do you have one on hub motor maintenance and repair? You do make some of the better videos on e bikes and this would be good to see
Lovely review, thx! I'd add a moped style to the Other category, worth noting.
Yes, I find them very interesting.
Good tips. Easy to follow, but not dumbed-downed. Just lkng for my 1st E-B, so liked this a lot. :-)
I would add one more category: all electric, non-hybrid DIY and customized ebikes. They never get any cheap but there´s lots of fun in the buiding process
A really helpful video for this first time buyer. The biggest dealership around here sells Pedago, so to get service and support I may have to pay the Shatner tax!
There was no mention of moped style bikes. I am looking to learn about these.
appreciate this, a good intro, an over 60 human, i just want a basic unit, I have been intimidated as well as dying to have a go, so, this was helpful, many thanks. I hope consumer reports et al will do some long term surveys one of these days, but, for now, this is good!!!!!!!!!!!
What do you think of the Lectric XP bikes?
good now I think I know what I am going to pick for this summer.
Thanks.
Genius i like your insight into all things
Well done! Great video very informative! Thank you! Just getting into ebike research. What are good brands?
Christie, my advice would be to NOT skimp on power or battery quality, both are money well spent. Probably most important is brakes, which should match your power level. Best of luck to you!
enjoyed your video
Nice video to put out, great information for everyone. thanks!
I order Challenge, this is a great mountain bike for the price that handle hills and a range of terrains and weather.
Really good with communication skills. Makes a bid difference in the videos
great info and advice - ty.
hand crank, folding, fat tire, tadpole trike - for paraplegics to enjoy off road ?
I know this is a big ask, but when I get around to it, I'm going to build some ebikes for my clan of youngsters.....I already have your book. For the DIYer, do you have a good source for how to get frames and what-not for each category? I've read your book, but it's been ba while, so if all the info is already within, my apologies.
You do a great job on your videos. I struggle with the whole issue of why bother with an E-bike when a gas powered scooter is so much easier to deal with. No charging, no worries about how far I can go etc etc....i love the idea of E-bikes but I think it is just a sexy category that is really pretty absurd when it comes to convenience until batteries are significantly better years from now.
I can ride my E bike on the sidewalk and through city park paths, where maybe it’s not technically legal, but never ever get any looks or problems. If you’re just commuting on the street then I agree with you. But a lot of us aren’t using bikes for that purpose.
Your opinion on Keepower cells?
I’m looking at a new cafe racer. The only thing I’m struggling with are specs but it has all the amenities I was hoping a bike would come with. Like horn, turn signals etc all come stock. 500w nominal/1000 peak 48v. 70nm torque.... is this enough power? I plan to ride A LOT this summer. I’m 220 and want to be able to get up small hills. This is a single gear also! I know next to nothing about adding gears and am wondering if it’s a possibility
$900 is the sweet spot for me,thats where all the good options start at.
@@mohitrobloxgamer2.058 There is not a single Roblox gamer that is able to afford that
Good advice. Thanks.
What do you think of a Gazelle Bike Ultimate C380?
Hi Micah: WOW... Great video! Very well structured, informative & helpful. Thanks for sharing.
You mentioned about the cadence sensor style bikes, (especially the cheaper ones,) can be kinda jerky or abrupt when you start pedaling & the motor cuts in and applies power. Is this the case with all cadence stye bikes? Specifically:... I believe the RadRunner & RadRunner Plus have the cadence sensor. Just wondering if you have rode these bikes & if the power assist is smooth/ intuitive or is abrupt. Do you know if the motor applies the full PAS selected power when you pedal or whether the software somehow has a way of ramping up power.
I'm very interested in the RadRunner Plus. But as a 1st time ebike buyer and with no way to do a test drive, I would like to know about this before buying. Thanks in advance, greg
I'm asking myself with a question, and this is : why do we not use a boost converter to up the tension instead of stacking batteries in series? Instead of that we could stack every cells in parrallel and then up the tension with a converter that have an efficiency of 80%? I think there is a problem with that but i can't find the answer
Have you ever tested a christini 2 wheel drive E bike?
Thoughts on a Himiway?
Himiway is awesome! I have the cruiser and escape. Both are beastly bikes.
i am considering a rad ebike .what is your opinion ?
We recently purchased an EG Geneva for my wife and a Ecomotion CORE Pro E-Fat for me. Love the bikes. $2700 and $2300. Hers is a higher quality, mine is cooler looking but still a good bike. I wonder what you think of these bikes. Thanks for the very helpful and informative videos!!!.
I got a diy rear hub motor downhill mtb and i love it!! My next build has to be a bafang fat bike
good advice👍
My experience has been to "err" on the side of higher power. Much better for me to" have it and not need it". With me it's a mental comfort thing.
Nice video.
Do vid on bafang in velomobiels.
Hey Mika, I know your busy , just wanted to say I had great success with my first battery build with the Vruzend kits ... question is , i lucked into some LiFe 18650 cells, and I'm having a hard time finding a 14s LiFe BMS ... can I use a 15s for 14 cell groups .... thanks for your time !!!
No you cannot use a 15s Bms for a 14s battery pack, it will not acknowledge the battery if its not complete.
Recumbent bikes and wheelchairs should be required to have a flag/light 6ft above the ground. I have almost hit a few people on both because they just popped out from behind a parked car.