Ariel Rider Grizzly Review: 36 MPH Electric Bike!
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- Опубликовано: 18 сен 2024
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The pedals are actually very useful for one thing: To keep warm! If you ride this in anything other than summer, you will be freezing in no time if you don't keep moving. Pedaling will not help your speed or range very much, but it will keep you warm and give you some voluntary exercise to feel great.
I have not thought about it. Yes you are right.
Wow! I’m drooling! This thing is so beautiful! It’s basically a mini motorcycle. Come with the matching price tag too.
Wish it was 3K in Canada instead of closer to 5.5K by the time it got to your door. Great review, no wasted words as usual Micah, thanks!
Thanks, Larry!
Sounds like a fun bike. I ride a Super73 R... the only one in town. I get compliments on it every 15 minutes on average.
That’s a great one too! I had one on loan in Germany for a bit, loved it!
Micah why don’t you buy one oh that’s right cuz you get all of them free right lol 🤣🤣😂😂😂
@@Electrek XCLASS IS 1 MOTOR LESS AND 1/2 THE WATTS HOW ARE THEY THE SAME SPEED?
2:12 it has 6 power assist levels and riding it like a regualr mountain bike is very possible and fun! I keep my in level 2/3 and ride all day long!
a 104 lb mtb? ain't no one hitting the trails with this.
@@xmateinc why not i used to do it all the time on 2 stroke motocross bikes that weighed almost three times that much.
@@xmateinc this thing rides like a dream on trails the tires need to be upgraded but it does great ruclips.net/video/OKNcFJ9TOT8/видео.html
@@ParkHopTillWeDrop yea im sure this 105 lb POS just shreds on actual MTB trails.....
@@xmateinc it actually does really good and its not for everyone but for some of us that want to get out and do these trails its very capable of getting you there and back we take ours on trials often and they do fine
there's no v/o audio on the intro/outro
thanks for the review, though, this bike looks amazing
Another Great Vid Micah! Give us some more adio of the bike ride! I want to here those dual motors!
Thanks for all the great reviews
I seriously get so geeked out when a new video is uploaded
Same , ordered my v2 grizz earlier this month and I'm obsessing more then then ever.
For real. I've got 1700 saved.
Been doordashin this year after work to save for this beast. Already have visions of bike upgrades, tattoos and a cape I'm going to wear this summer crusin Boise. Lol
I wish it came in matte grey without stickers. Otherwise great performance
Ariel Rider does need to make a rear platform to hang pannier bags. At this writing, I found a surly TV tray with some modifications like drill holes and 1/4 inch bolts with wide washers, will work. I also added some wood dowels with epoxy to the metal TV tray, that was for a rear camera and turn signals
I like that the handle bars are at shoulder height compared to the super rx, seems like it’s a much more comfortable for longer rides.
Very cool, thank you for all your info, reviews!!
Really nice bike. The rear loaded battery really limits some storage/rack/basket options.
Just joined this great site. I live in a bike town . A real bike town , this small town was about gone , until the state and federal government took over a railroad right of way and made one if the top bike trails in our great country. It's called the Virginia Creeper Trail. It's not as long as some trails are but you will be hard pressed to find a better ride. It's starts at the VA. / N.C. state line . It's in the mountains of Southwest Virginia. White Top station is one end of the trail. From there it's 17 miles down the mountain to the town of Damascus , and I just happened to live in this little place . From there it goes another 17 miles to where it ends in Abingdon ,Va
Even as we switch from ICE to electric vehicles we are still going to make whatever we have go faster longer and have more power! Nice bike
Why can I get an Escooter that does 70mph but an EBike is limited to just over 30mph? In USA FWIW.
Upside-down fork and full triple clamps. 36 mph you're starting to be able to keep up with traffic. Not bad
I don't think that bike really goes that fast,l heard with with a gps it only goes 32 to 33 kind like my Surron says 50 but really it's 45
this thing weighs 104 lbs, putting one together at the shop right now, what a massive POS.
@@chrisMc1972 have you "unlocked" your Suron? Does it do 50mph out of the box or have you changed settings? Would love to have the Suron!
@@xmateinc The weight is usually my first question but I somehow forgot this time. That's way too heavy. I'd just keep going and order a Meta-cycle
@@chrisMc1972 just got one this week , it goes 37mph. Display read 39 mph
Having torque sensing pedal drive would have been awesome.
Looks really cool, nice tires
I hve one -- love it. I use peddle assist most of the time, rather then throttle only.
bought one because of this coming in January very excited
So how do you like it?
I've never liked the idea of a motor on the front as well as rear. The grip on the front must be compromised when accelerating as the weight is shifted to the rear. I don't understand why mid drive and a rear hub motor are not used together. I built my own duel motor bike using a hub and mid drive and it definitely works, but I have full control steering, and the front has grip. Especially important in the wet.
The weight of the motor and the bike overall isn't going to allow for the front tire to release from the roadway with the amount of torque coming from the back motor alone. I have a 1500 watt rear hub only e-bike pulling 52 volts off a fresh charge and my front tire never lifts no matter how hard I accelerate. If I had a motor in the front (or should I say when?) I have no doubt in my mind that the pull of the front wheel, along with the combined weight of the motor, the bike itself and me as well, will keep the fat tire planted while riding. I would think having a mid motor and a rear hub motor would be more likely to rear up in front when the power is combine from both sources....but you would definitely know more about that than I would for sure... so can't wait to go dual motor/battery
Can you tell us about your setup? I'm buying a mid drive, what would it take to be able to add a rear drive? Have not seen one for sale yet, love this idea! How is it working for you? Sorry for all the questions, just a little excited
@@mattblum459 the other comment has a point. My bike will easily lift it's front wheel. But to clarify my original point, having a driven front wheel Vs an unpowered front, the powered one will break away and lose grip when going round bends quicker than a passive one. I originally had a powered front, and it felt like it was going to lose grip in anything but optimal conditions. Anyway, my set up has a bafang bbs01 mid and a geared hub on the rear (mxus xr15). I have two controllers which are operated by a single thumb throttle. It's easy to control both from one throttle. The mid drive is better at acceleration from low speed as the hub becomes efficient from mid way up it's rev range. Also, the gears are effective with the mid drive, multiplying the torque. I've set it up so that both motors max out roughly together speed wise. My main aim was for it to pull like a train, potentially to pull a trailer, but it might be too lively on the front end to be safe. However, the only thing to beat me away from the lights would be a Tesla. It's fun to ride, but I have to be careful with the power.
@@jnb756 what kind of bike do you have?
I pedal my Grizzly nearly 100% of the time, but I'm not that tall and I also put an aftermarket seat on it that is a little taller so it now fits very well for pedaling. I have two Grizzlies and combined mileage is over 2,000. They bikes are solidly built and I have had no issues except the spokes. I have found that frequent spoke tightening is necessary, but to be fair I'm a heavier rider. I would rather have some mags.
a v1 i believe is for sale locally for 2250, i just offered him 2k. he says only ridden 10 times, but no mileage. i hope to join grizzly gang!
@@chickentavaThey are fun. Even a V1 I believe has dual 750 watt motors. Hope it works out : - )
Would buy it if it were ever in stock. Takes like 6 months just for it to ship, if it does.
I appreciate the consideration you preach for being polite to other riders.
You give great reviews, your next huge review should be on learning and really using an electric unicycle (EUC), THEY ARE AWESOME PEV's!!!!
They will kill you if the controller gets any glitch (from water or whatever)....
On 2/12/22 I ordered my Grizzly. On 2/25/22, I received an e-mail telling me that UPS has it!!!!!!!!!! 5-8-month delivery times? We shall see!!!
This is a great quality video. Make sure the manufacturer knows about it. Subscribed!
This is what I am afraid of. Young people are going to get these bikes e-bikes and raise hell and make a bad name for e-bike users like some Sport Bike motorcyclists have. It is going to be up to us responsible riders to somehow control them.
wait, waht??? 5-8 month delivery times by UPS?
@@Mretinum That was last year. Not anymore. It took 24 days.
At some point the government is going to step in and make sure a class 2 bike truly is just a class 2 bike. This bike is clearly not intended for pedaling or operating at 20 mph.
@@aebalc I'm closing in on 1000 miles in 4 months. I effectively pedal in 7th gear on pedal assist 2or3 and hit 20 or more. I usually cruise at 15-18 on 1 or 2.
Update?
A very beautiful design, indeed.
Love my Grizzly. Have put 786 miles on it in the last few months and am only just now needing to look at new tires; so I'll get 800 miles out of the stock tires no problem.
Hey Micah, could you do a long term review of your Priority Current. I know you bought it about a yr ago. Just wanted some perspective on how it compares to the competition today and if you would still recommend it.
Nice bike but how would you get power to the pedals from your legs that are folded in half because there is no adjustment on the seat?
I would love to get the grizzly Ariel Rider. My problem is that I live in Massachusetts and haven't been able to find a bike shop that would service that bike. I would love some help.
got one on the way that will triple the speed of this bike but if you're looking to stay legal this is a good kit.
What bike did you order that would triple 36mph? I've got to have one!
@@toddjohnson5516 not quite triple. 93mph top speed. It's a custom build by some people I know who build bikes. I wanted the fastest they could make and they hooked me up.
@@BronzeLincolns81 if you go 93mph on something like this you got some serious balls.
Awesome Bike!! Totally worth every penny, and I have had lots of ebikes.Engwe,Juiced Hyperscorpian, lectric xp ,etc this ebike is in league on its own trust me.Great video as always MICAH.😊
I just got a HEYBIKE Ranger and it is fun, but seeing this beast of a bike makes me want it pretty bad. 😳
How the hell is it with a 52volt and large engine it only gets top speed of 36mph? They got a governor on this thing? I see others with only a 46volt getting 45mph?
Do the motors get hot? I'd be interested to see if swapping the controller could get even more power.
They stay pretty cool. I can do a 56 mile roundtrip with 3000ft of elevation gain and get home with 40% battery left. The dual motors handle steep mountain roads excellent, no need for more power as that'd also decrease your range. It'll do 38mph and gets up to speed quickly, doesn't need modification. I've put 800 miles on mine in the last couple months.
Hi Micah! Great review! The other day, I just ordered mine & it is back-ordered! It won't ship until June 30th, 2022! Question for you Micah: From beginning to end, how long does it take to fully charge both batteries, 20Ah & 15 Ah, respectively? Thank you in advance!!!
Hi Micah! Are you going to take a look at the ZuGo Rhino Electric Bike to review? I was curious as to what you thought about it.
What I want to see is going out on the 15 AH battery and returning on the 20 AH battery and the range to be had with 5 AH backup.
I put a engine kit on a brand new Walmart bike and it runs 37 miles an hour and gets over 100 miles to the gallon and it only cost $300 total and if I change sprocket it'll run 47 miles an hour it goes up and down hills just fine
Not silent though. A huge difference.
Cool bike for some fun around town.
You forgot to mention it comes with 4" puncture proof tires.
lol these are some of the cheapest tires you can get on a bike. Straight no name tires. You will get a flat because of the 105lbs, and the fact that people that buy "bikes" like this don't under stand proper PSI. My Diamondback union 2 with a bosch performance speed line, make a better commuter then this 100x and its only a 1000 more. Only a sucker would buy this bike.
@@xmateinc It might equal the Grizzly in an urban environment but off road your no suspension and 1 wheel drive electric bicycle will get it's ass handed to it.
@@jtiso2395 I have a bosch mid drive. No way this thing out performs a bosch CX motor off road. If by off road you mean a graveled path that is straight with no real terrain and no hills, then maybe you might out perform me. If theres mud and puddles and roots and rocks and big climbs, that thing isn't gonna last at all with its non sealed motors and cheap small tires. I just put one together at our shop. all that motor and on 12 percent grade plus hills it just craps out.
@@xmateinc The Griz will out perform your diamondback in any setting. Your top speed is 28 mph, the Griz is 36 mph. How many watts is your motor, 250-300-500?, the Griz is 2000 watts. You have one battery, the Griz has two. Yours has 1 wheel drive, the Griz is two wheel drive. You have zero suspension while the Griz has full suspension. Come to NY and we'll see. I'lll lose you going uphill, on the street, through rough terrain and in the sand flats in two minutes. Could you take this on the beach? Face the fact that you have a nice overpriced ebike that's good for road use. It has no place off road.
@@jtiso2395 first you sound like you have no idea what your talking about, I don't have a 1 wheel drive I have a bosch center mount motor. I was comparing my rail XT to that since my diamondback is my car. face the fact you can't ride this thing in heavy mud or down pours since it has unsealed motors. You paid 3300 for a 105 pound moped. Rail XT would destroy that bike in any off road situtation. GO hit a MTB trail in that then get back to me.
No adjustability is what kills it for me with these types of bike. I love em, but I want to be able to pedal without wrecking my knees!
A long seat really gives you options. I put a long cafe-style seat on my Super73 R and it lets me sit back and get the leg extension I need.
I have the X Class and that's my biggest complaint. You can move the seat back or get the long saddle but then you're moving your weight off center to right over the rear wheel. That shift of a few inches really changes the riding dynamics.
jb seats makes taller seats I had one done its so much nicer now and I'm 6'3 we did a whole video on it
I kept looking and looking thinking what's missing. Obviously what you said. Adjustable seat height.
I just watched the review video of both your rad runner and super73 z1. Which do you think would be best for cruising around a small city?
Can you review the Pedal Electric next?
I have appreciated your upbeat videos that highlight the good, and sometimes not so good features-thank you. But, how far will it go under power alone? I’m in a rural area and a 20-25 mile is capacity is concerning-especially if it is difficult to pedal..
this guy did 47 on throttle alone so i say 60 with pedaling
ruclips.net/video/DipLOgKwLrQ/видео.html
Two important things this video should have mentioned....he says the miles achieved with pedal assist, why not mention miles achieved without? And why not mention charge time? These are basically the only things I care about. I know I can read the specs but those I don't believe for shi*t
Thanks for the video! 💯
You are located in the USA, right? Is it legal in USA to drive 36Mph with the Grizzly? No license plate needed also?
You forgot to state that for a regular person they will never ship it!
This looks so good!
How easy is it to fold down the handle bars for putting in a hatchback?
Did I miss the segment about range? And, can we hear it?
around 40 miles throttle only flat out and way more with pedal assist in pedal-assist mode one I have gone 66 miles still had 30 percent averaged 17mph
Very nice. Thanks.
Is the speed indicated on the ariel rider display accurate? Thank you!
Try the coswheel t20
Like most people that do a review on this bike, you leave out a critical part of the review, which I understand is a huge CON for this bike. According to only a couple people that did a thorough test for a full suspension bike, when the bike leaves the ground and comes back down, as in leaving a sidewalk curb to jump onto a street or make small off road jumps, the motor will cut out. The mnfr says this is a safety reason. I say it's dangerous. They didn't say how they got it going again, but this is a show stopper for me if this is true.
For only $3000 this is a steal! There are crappier much slower bikes for double the price!
Which bike do you like better Grizzly V2 or revv 1 FS?
What do I have to do to reach 35 , I've already reset the factory settings but im only hitting 32
I really want that bike. I wish 🥺. I was so close to having that bike last year but I he back order was taking to long, needed the money back. I'd do anything to have that bike in my grasps. 😔
Is there a good tandem heavy duty electric bike?
Is there anything like the grizzly e-bike out there on the market of e-bikes???
The rear fold down pegs are considered drag pegs...
Would this bike be good for a smaller rider? Im 5'2".
I’m looking for one to ride to work about 15ish miles each way. I’m not really fit so need to use mainly motor and the road I take have a couple of pretty tall hills to go up. I’ve been looking at the himiway big dog but then I see this dual 1000 watt motor beast. At more than $1000 more do I need this dual motor for my use or will the himiway single 750 watt motor conquer what is needed ?
James, it looks like you will be riding a total of 30 miles to work and back.
If you can charge your bike at work, then you have many options because you are going 15 miles each way, and many e-bikes have more range than 15 miles.
You have a quagmire because you will need to take tall hills, and you don't want to pedal. It is recommended that you pedal when climbing hills and at take-off as this puts less stress on the motors.
That being said, pedaling an e-bike is way easier than a regular bike.
The other question is, will you be riding on city streets or bike paths?
If you are riding only on city streets, then I would recommend a 150 cc scooter. They cost about $2,999 MSRP and out the door for about $4,000. The Grizzly is about $3,500 with taxes.
With the scooter, you will not have to pedal. 150cc scooters go about 60 mpg, get about 80 mpg, and come with a 2-year warranty, and dealer networks for servicing.
With the Grizzly you will go about 35 mph and have a range of 40 miles till it dies, it comes with a 30-day warranty that can be extended to 1 year if you register for it within 1st 30 days, and unless you can find a bike shop that will work on it, you will be doing the labor on the bike.
I have had my Grizzly for 4 months, after 3 it quit working. I have exchanged emails with Ariel Rider, and it took them a month to tell me my warranty was voided because I added a Wicked Thumb Headlight. The stock headlight on the Grizzly is a plastic toy light that is dangerous for a bike that goes 35 mph.
I also have a Juiced HyperScorpion. I've had it for over 2 years, put over 2,900 miles on and I've changed the tires and the brakes and no other problems. I did add a second battery for added range.
There are many comments from Grizzly owners where they have had to replace multiple parts at the same time with some success and some failures.
It appears that the Grizzly has a catastrophic failure of many parts with no pattern, but instead many combinations and permutations of multiple part failures. And my experience with their customer service is not good. Expect major delays in getting a broken bike up and running.
As for the Himiway with a 750 watt motor, I am not familiar with that bike. However, there are many variables. Your weight, the steepness and length of the hills, and most importantly how much battery life you will have when you get to the hills.
Note, that as your battery is depleted, you will lose power, so if the hills are towards the end of your ride and you are down to 20% battery, you will notice a loss in power, aka voltage.
Lastly, due to my experience with Ariel Riders Customer Dis-Service, I highly recommend avoiding buying an e-bike online. If at all possible, I recommend one buy an e-bike at a bike store that will be able to service the bike in the event it breaks down. And if your commute is on city streets, then I would recommend a 150cc scooter, no pedaling, 2-year warranty, dealer service.
I had a dream I was riding one 😢
Check out the Ristretto 303 fs it's just like this Ariel Rider Grizzly but on steroids
looks like a way better investment
@@theallmightyisblack3339 the ristrettoo looks better!
@@mopia And it's water and snow proof
Idk does the Ristretto have the torque the grizzly provides ?
I like some one build a electric bike run on solar power charger the battery and generator with two powers in one because I had the money I built it! 😎
broaham that area looks familiar are you in boca? I'm in Boynton.
Is this company located in the USA? thank you
Does anybody know how long the battery lasts if you do use the throttle and mostly go full speed?
Shreddie McSkate has a video going full speed full throttle and it died at about 40 miles.
I pedal all the time. I weight 235 lbs. and after going 30 miles I have about 25% to 30% battery left.
You really don't want to go below 20% you will lose power and possibly damage the battery.
So, for me, the max range at full power and pedaling is about 35 miles to avoid draining and damaging the battery.
If you need to go farther for about the same cost you can get a 150 cc scooter. A Piaggio Liberty 150 has a MSRP of $2,999 and about $4,000 Out the door.
The Liberty goes 60 mph, and 80 MPG and has a 2-year warranty.
Also, it takes 4-5 hours to charge the batteries on the Grizzly, it only takes 5-10 minutes to put some gas in a scooter.
whats better this or the monarch e bike
If you get the extended seat and have 2 people on it, where does the passenger put their feet?
Pegs there are peg foldable
rear foot pegs on this bike we have 2 people on it a lot ruclips.net/video/OKNcFJ9TOT8/видео.html
Is climbing heights and bridges easy for this bike? Thank you
😂😂😂
How can I change the speed to go faster?
Is it comfortable
Thanks for posting definitely too much then they're all for me
How many miles per charge?
A side car with its own powered wheels for this would be awesome.
Don’t call it a moped, it is a bike!
Was this in Florida?
Here in another 2 years maybe less this same company is going to have a bike for $500-1,000 more that will go 120 mph range top speed 60 mph 🤷🏻
That is the dream. I would give up my car for this.
I doubt it
if i tape the top of screen i cant see the helmet and the bike looks MUCH cooler
4000 watts??
I want one so bad
What is the recommended rider maximum height? I’m 6’2”. Will I fit in this bike?
I'm wondering this too. I'm 6'4 and I rode a surron once and it was way too tiny
ruclips.net/video/OKNcFJ9TOT8/видео.html im 6'3 i had the same question no one could answer so I did the review my self
I ride down the beach, trail or sidewalk on a Rad Fat Tire and I can almost hear people say "Man, what a cool bike bike" ..... When you go by the same people with this thing at 30+ MPH.... I can "Feel" them say "slow down, you Doosh Canoe". I hate to crap on these but this class of "bike" will get Class 1 and 2, classic-framed e-bikes outlawed in more and more communities.
How do you unlock it?
Hi.
Is it normal for a purchase to incur $300 in taxes?
Taxes are normally 10%. So yeah perfectly normal
I’m 5,6 will this bike be too big for me?
shorts and t-shirt is the wrong kind of clothing for a machine this fast and heavy, makes me wince to think of the potential road rash
LUL Bruh, its a bicycle ….
HAHAHH I will be a hooligan and you will like it !!
Is this company located in America?
100lbs doesnt sound too bad considering there are two batteries
In my opinion I would recommend you to save 600$ more for a surron than this bike. I have both bikes and it’s a huge difference, grizzly range isn’t as good as the surron and not as fast as the surron
I have sur Ron as well and grizzly on order. The grizzly range isn’t good even with 35ah?
@@gregorypahl7690 I get about 18 miles on a charge, Im always on throttle though doing 35mph+ almost all the time. Now my surron get about 28 miles on a full charge 35+mph
@@RaulMiner what do you top out on the sur Ron? Mine says like 44 on the odometer but it’s really like 41 gps tracked. Also what do you top out on the grizzly? Are the speeds comparable . I’m looking to get a second bike to go with the sur Ron but don’t want a second sur Ron that’s just a waste I feel - I’m considering the onyx rcr
@@gregorypahl7690 im weigh 150 pounds and odo says 46 mph max speed, I've never done a speed test with a gps :/
True but we can keep adding $600 and continually get better bikes.
Just a warning that everybody . I purchased one on Friday they charged me a tax for over $190 some dollars that they weren't supposed to. In md if you order online and the company has no stores or office or warehouse in the state. There are no taxes on it .I could not get through on the phone their phone is a bogus line. I did email them I got a royal runaround so if you have a problem with the bike I hate to see what would happen. Then they canceled my order and charge me $80.40 to cancel an order that I did not cancel. So I'm fighting it with the finance company now beware if you're going to buy this bike or thinking about it. Also all the promo codes for a discount are all bogus also
how tall are you?
Don’t take this guy’s advice about throwing the bike out of a moving truck. I did it and the bike cartwheeled pretty much breaking everything on it including a bent frame. Some of these channels don’t really know what they are talking about.
If they're going to make a bike with two motors out of 1000 watts each at 52 volts they need to get a bigger battery in there.. some bikes are coming out with 60 amp hour batteries. Come on, get it together. Get with the times. Put some battery in that sucker. Then you'll have something