Does This Cheap Amazon eBike Suck? | 1,000 Miles+ On The $400 Ancheer Gladiator Electric Bike
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- Опубликовано: 13 авг 2023
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How is the Amazon Ancheer eBike holding up after 1,000+ miles? Today I give you an update on this cheap amazon bike.
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Thank you for a really good and comprehensive review.
You made GREAT point btw. EVERYONE please read this comment:
With increasing reports of E-Bike fires and batteries exploding it’s VERY IMPORTANT to take James advice and ONLY use the charger that came with the bike. Also try to not charge it unattended unless it’s in an outdoor space that if something happened there’s nothing close by that could catch fire. Please never use a higher amp/voltage charger thinking you can charge it faster or get more charge. If the charger is a 42 volt 2 amp do NOT use any higher amps or voltage charger as tempting as it might be. You can and likely will cause the battery to explode doing so! I cannot stress this enough! Also try to look for Ebike that has battery UL rated. So far I’ve charged my Ebikes dozens of times without any issues using just the chargers they came with. If you have a charger with same voltage and amp ratings and same plug it should be ok but just the same if possible try avoiding that. Ride safe guys/gals and enjoy !!
Yep! The affordable bikes are cool, but cheap batteries are one of the easiest ways to cut costs. Who knows how they were made
James! Thank you, been looking to buy a reasonably priced e-bike for my commute to work to save on gas lol, this sounds perfect! 20 miles is fantastic for that price. You’re awesome!
Glad it helped!
Great video and thanks for giving everyone a very in depth information about the bike. Gotta ask though, what is it like in the wet weather? Is there any sort of waterproofing to the bike?
This is what I like, good honest review that also goes over some realistic aspects of buyinga cheap ebike. I bought something similar abouta year ago, it was a Cyber Track 100 made by Miclon. the parts and performance were very similar to many aspects of this Ancheer. I imagine these companies just buy these generic cheap parts and slap their own brand on them. My bike did not come with lights though. I almost immediately upgraded my tires, and I am weighing the ins and outs of upgrading things like the mechanical brakes to hydraulic or simple getting a better overall bike. I do enjoy it though, and have found it to be a good " A to B" kind of bike. What I liked about Miclon, and about Ancheer, they are budget sellers but do carry spare parts such as batteries for their products.
the brakes on mine were bad too, squeaked and didn't have much stopping power. I got some new ones off amazon which are cable driven "hydraulic" (at the pads I guess there's some fluid). Really helped me feel safe with the bike. I also replaced the pedals with some metal ones which is a another great safety upgrade as they don't slip. Throw those plastic pedals in the trash. Oh and of course the seat had to go because I spend about an hour a day going through local bike trails on this thing. Mine has the 500w motor though and color LCD screen.
I bought one for my dad and he liked it so much that I had to buy myself one. They are great for pedaling if you want the exercise and throttle only if you just wanna cruise. My biggest problem is that the gears on the left hand make a clicking noise on most gears. I have it set to the perfect gear now so I just don’t bother with the left hand gear anymore.
I bought a $100 Huffy mountain bike from Walmart and installed a 48v 1000w front hub motor. When all was done, I spent under $500.
classic
Hey James,
I really enjoyed your honest 1,000-mile review of this bargain-priced e-bike. I'm an older G'dad kind of guy thinking about an affordable e-bike. I agree that if I want a better bike, I should spend more and get the bike that I need,. But if I am looking for a low-priced affordable e-bike, it is good to know that this bike is a decent buy at this price range. Thank you for sharing your opinion.
You can definitely have a ton of fun on this bike!
Thanks for the follow-up review! Not enough people do these :) My health insurance gives a $600 credit for wellness products, this included. I'll definitely use your link when I pick it up! Heck, most regular bicycles don't make it 1k miles lol
That’s a good deal
This is like the best review about the Ancheer Orange Sunshine Ebike.True it needs better brakes a person has to adjust it.2nd it needs to come with a bigger seat a more comfortable seat.And 3rd try using the charger that comes with the bike.I brought a 3a charger but I found out to let the charger cool down for about 20 min before charging the battery otherwise it can ruin the charger and these chargers are expensive
I pretty much got the exact same thing for $499 I got the Totem Victor. These bikes totally rock. I added a seat with springs and the ride is very smooth now.
Me too . I got the Miclon Cybertrack 100 which looked identical to the Victor. Only diff was mise was on sale a for a little cheaper at the time.
I was torn between the Ancheer and the Jasion eb5 plus. You can get both now with 500w motors on them now for under 500. I went back and fourth but finally decided to go with the Jasion because of the features. Top speed around 21mph but averages around 17 to 18mph. I liked the digital display on the jasion eb5 better.
Great review and super helpful.
Glad it helped!
I just bought my first ebike @ $1800 plus tax, it has automatic headlight/tail light, monitor, electric horn, full fenders, luggage rack, throttle control with extra boost button, 27.5 wheels, 7 gears, top speed 20 mph, range 20 -50 miles, and came with lifetime warranty and one free annual tune up for as long as I own the bike. They had some ebikes close to the $10,000 range but since I'm 79 the ebike I purchased serves me very well. (been riding bikes for over 60 years)
James Klymus, I clicked on the Amazon link you provided and it said that the page doesn’t exist. Maybe Amazon is not selling that $400 eBike anymore? NGL, that Ancheer Gladiator bike performs way better than a Surron. I would easily take the Ancheer Gladiator all day any day of the week over the Surron or Talaria.
I put an updated link In the comments and description
@jklymus did this bike say 500 w when you buyer it?
@@Tank_66 I bought it early 2023 when they were 36v 350watt, They updated it after that to 500watt 48v.
I got the hummer ancheer 2023 and that thing just keeps going. Best 600$ ebike
If you’re feeling adventurous, removing the front gears and changing to a 1-by setup works really well on these!
I’m at about 1000 miles as well and it really simplified things and made the bike run smoother!
Agreed, I have a 52 tooth 1-by on my old girl!
What size is the tube where you put the seat in? I want to install a hydraulic seat for when my bike arrives
After about 4 years or so, my Ancheer is upgraded so much that the frame, handlebar and seat clamp are the only original parts. I don't know how the newer frames are, but mine is built like a brick shithouse! It needs to be, I carry extremely heavy loads.
So, to me, upgrading is worth it over buying a new bike. Mine originally costed $650 for 250w and something like 7wh battery. (Edit: the original battery was recalled 😅)
Pedaling with the original gearing topped out at about 18mph.
It's a great bike, I have the gladiator too. Almost at 1000miles and it's holding up great! Battery is still good, the tires are still good. It's still so much fun to ride. Tops out at about 21mph with the throttle only. You can't go wrong with the purchase. Only regret is not getting dual suspension!
You can buy a suspension seat post to give yourself rear suspension as well. That's what I'm planning on doing when I get it.
what brand of battery do you have and is it UL certified ? Thank you for the answer
Hi there! Thanks for the review. I was super confused on what ebike to get considering theres so many choices, and your review has helped me choose one. I did have one question though. How much range would you say it has just on throttle? Also, what specs does the upgraded version have compared to this one?
20-22 miles for me, but it will depend on your weight and the temp outside. Upgraded one has a digital display and built in headlight
I have the ANCHEER Gladiator and it's no exaggeration to say that it's my favorite car, the classic color is red, but I'm partial to blue.
Nice review James ! Looks like a nice bike for the money. Last year I bought an Ecotric 26” fat tire “Sportcool” model. It’s 500w 36v and 13AH battery. Same size as you and get about 25-31 miles on a charge. I upgraded the rear free wheel from a 14-28 tooth to a 11-28 tooth and that was game changer. I can now put in effort at over 25+ mph. When fully charged it will do 24.5- 26 mph and if I put some effort into it I’ve gotten it up to 28+ mph on flat ground! It was about $850 on a Black Friday sale and is very solidly build. No extras at all, no horn lights nothing aside from LCD displace screen. It’s comfortable and a blast to ride. Over 2000 miles now no issues. I’ve added speakers. Lights signals etc. In May I bought the Aniioki 48v 750 w AQ 177 pro max. Super torquey 60AH Battery with range of over 100 miles going near top speed the whole way etc. It was about $1650 shipped. Both are nice each for their own reason. BTW Do you still have the Charger ??
Cool! I sold the charger a while back
Hey man I’m new to the e bike world I want a bike to ride around when bored and too ride to my soccer practice is tbis a good choice ?
Can you add a link for the phone charger adapter you added?
its funny i am saving up right now for the ancheer mtb gladiator at the moment, and its even cheaper on amazon right now 299.00 with free prime shipping now, also i have that same clip on bike phone mount on my huffy i currently ride
I'm impressed your phone didn't break
The 2 things that I added was a good seat and a stem riser....both of the items are fairly cheap but make it more comfortable to ride.
A stem riser would be a good add on. The riding position is pretty bent over
yup me too! stem riser, new pedals, new brakes, tail light, new seat. Probably put close to $200 in upgrades on it.
I have the same bike and it’s been amazing
For real
Is there a review of the updated version?
After 700+ miles on my fat bike folder, before I wrecked it going 18 mph, I wouldn't recommend a folder. I made the mistake that it had bicycle knobbies, it's not a motorcycle. Next bike will have a one-piece frame. These are good bikes, take it to the bike shop before riding any bike, for adjustments.
Your sound amazing for while you are riding! What do you use? Just a gopro? Or do you use a separate mic?
I use a lav mix with a “dead cat” on it to reduce wind noise. Go pro audio wouldn’t be good unless using a mic plugged into it
Check your wires inside the control board let me know how they look. Riding on full throttle heats up and melts the power cables, it's recommended if you are going to use only throttle to do periods of short burst with the throttle.
I’ve done full throttle on this thing for miles and miles in the summer heat and never had an issue with melting
If you ever need a replacement part you need to have the order number. I have a ancheer and I can not find a throttle control. I don't have the order number for it. I called Amazon and they couldn't find it. I called ancheer company and they said we need a order number for the ebike from Amazon. Now I have a bike shop trying to figure out how to get a throttle control. My bike has over 3000 miles on it. It's been a good bike but when the throttle control went out I'm waiting for the bike shop and they said it might take a few months!!!
gr8 vid & detailed! thx (;
To me this is a perfect starter bike that you can then upgrade slowly.
Just copped a $444 ancheer bike model amak00015
Top speed is 22mph
350w and 54.6V
Small bike but pretty decent
Good review
awesome bike you have.. i have a Jasion E-Bike i got for 600 dollars from Amazon and i got 500 miles on it. top speed is 22 mph.. i against a headwind it does a good 17 mph
The bike is 409.99 now on Amazon. Thats a GREAT. I have a folding ebike with a 500watt motor that does the same speed. My bike that I brought last year was $1000
Shipping looks to be $150 too. Still not a bad price for a budget e-bike. I am riding the old 350watt 36 volt version
Yep i got mine from amazon but 150$ in shipping for my location. Still a steal at that price. Ive ridden well over 500 miles and feels newish
Nice review! Just wanted to point out that on an e-bike remember to follow road rules, even though it's a bike. You mentioned you use bike trails more but for your own safety pay attention to and follow stop signs and stuff, you are likely to be at much more risk than motorcyclists (which are known for being relatively unsafe) if you don't follow road rules and wear protective gear when on road. For road commuting I recommnd finding content about safe riding on motorcycles since that's closer to a moped commute than a typical cyclist commute and either way it'll add some riding skills to your knowledge :)
Thanks for the advice
E-bike chargers are usually underpowered for what the batteries can handle. It's good to be safe though and use what you're provided. I assume it's a 2A charger. At 2A you really don't have to worry about how hot it is where you're charging it. Two of my e-bikes can handle 5A and one can handle 10A without even getting hot. Super fast!!!
This one does come with a 2A charger. The battery doesn't get very hot but the charger gets HOT. Sometimes uncomfortable to the touch. Forgot to mention that in this video. Ill also note that on my second aftermarket battery, The charger has a fan and is actively cooled, On the OEM one its not passively cooled
What if you get a flat tire miles from a shop or home?
BMX handlebars would be good for an upright riding position.
A rear rack & basket & tool kit would be wise
You can use something like slime to prevent small leaks. If I’m going far away I’ll carry tire sealant, patches, a tire pump and a few tools so I can fix a flat tire. If you’re really paranoid you can also bring an extra tube with you.
I got a suspension seat post for my ebike made a big difference .
That’s a good option too. The thing that’s good about suspension on e-bikes is the components, like the battery and controller, take less vibration from bumps.
only issue of these lower end e bikes besides the parts is the Battery dying in a year. Well, mines did but I sat e bike for a few weeks to add on the issue. But its just a swap of upgrading which is best of getting higher amps. But I bought 2 e bikes of 800$ ea Mukkpett 350 and Vivi 500 , both had batteries that went dead of 6 months with ViVi and 1 year for Mukkpett. It worked out better regardless due to getting replacement at higher amps for faster speeds and range. I converted both e bikes with a 2nd motor as a Turbo Booster at 2000watts. They worth it if you plan on upgrading to make it better of the value as both of mines exceeds performance of the 2000$ e bikes ..
battery is covered for the 1st year if it fails
This Ancheer orange sunshine ebike should be marked down to $275 even if it's brand new.Im telling you why bc for some reason the hub motor goes out.Even if you use the throttle the bike won't drive.#2 this bike needs dual hub motors and dual batteries.#3 Most ebikes needs to come with 2 chargers and a phone holder.But the good thing is you can put this bike on the bus bc it's not fat tires.
Only problem I had with my Ancheer, an earlier 350W version, is that, after a lot of abuse, I cannot get them to contact me to buy a replacement axle.
About idea how to get in touch with them?
I have no idea besides their support, but I’m sure you could get one from a bike shop too. They use off the shelf components on this bike so it shouldn’t be hard to get an axle
@@ampedcycle it's the hollow rear axle inside the hub motor.
But yeah, I'll reach out to support more, or just fab one up...
you in chicago?
so i just bought one and it has an actual screen shows battery, miles, mph/kph im also the same weight and height nearly the suspension is in the front and can be locked or unlocked and i can pedal it over 20mph
okay nvm i have a different model..
The link says it’s $390 plus $150 delivery = $540 total.
I you get an inexpensive E-bike, learn how to change your brake pads. The heavy bike goes through brake pads quickly. RUclips how-to vids are your friend.
Quick shot of the old WD-40 silences those noisy brakes.😂
Don’t do this 😂😂
I made my own ended up with 700$ in cost and your bike is probably better even If I have better specs.
I might look into building one someday, i like the convenience of spending the money and having everything show up at my door ready
@@ampedcycle don't its a meme.
I had no choice I'm in a third world country and It was actually 50$ cheaper on everything to have it shipped in from Germany.
1,000+ Miles! If you want to pick one up, This is the link to the bike amzn.to/3OFxHFB
400 is really really good deal
Dude you can get the ancheer now with a 500w motor, digital display, headlight and all now for under $500. I almost went with the Ancheer but the Jasion eb5 plus is what I finally decided on after about a month of research. I had 4 different bikes on my list.
Can you send me where i can find that price for 500w
Does this come with horn?
No
How is it after 7 months, I'm about to probably get it, with 500w, that road made you sound bumpy? 😂😂😂
I am looking for the best bike under 51 pounds so I can take it on the front rack of the city bus. This bike is 49 pounds so it is a good candidate.
Can this bike be modded for speed ?
With the money spent on mods you could just buy a faster bike. I wouldn’t trust the frame for anything more than 25mph anyways
You ran a damned stop sign. Way to get more regs put on ebikes!
Nice🤔
I think there's hydraulic seats
3.9.24😮
Anything less than 750 watt motor with 48 volts or better really isn't worth it. Especially if you weigh more than 265 pounds.
My state has $300 incentive for ebike
What state?
I wish. NW Arizona here. Very few ebikes in my small town, bike shops sell them.
Can this bike be used as a normal bike incase the battery runs out?
Yes its just a mountain bike
@@ampedcycle ok thank you so much for responding
That's American pricing. its still 869.99 cad. not including shipping fees.
Have it. Ok. Race by hey bike. Way better
Ya thanks but the damn bike ain't available anywhere...
the Ancheer 500 watt ummer bike is now only $339 not sure how they do this
just got one its made incredible,
12:07 I recently went on the bus and the bus driver kicked me out bc I got a hoverboard that I was carrying bc I wanted something portable so I could use both the bus and my hoverboard. Now you’re saying if I spend a little more money on this E-bike I can get exactly what you describe??? Fuck Yeahhhh you better he right about everything you’re saying right here and I’m coming right back
stop signs bro....and where are the people in the town?
Ghost town.
No UL standards... then for sick !!! Put the battery inside the oven... Otherwise one day your bike may burn your entire house
Wtf is the point of an ebike if it does the riding for you?
You can pedal if you want