Wonderful, thank you for the review. I was delighted to see you had a “Brooks” saddle! I have always had a “Brooks” saddle and didn’t know if they were mainstream on E-bikes or not. Appreciate the fact you have your faithful companion in tow! When I pull the trigger I will definitely use your affiliate link!
I got my Juliet about a month ago, and despite some really rainy weather I’ve put more than 200 miles on it already. I use mine as if it were a moped scooter except it’s a “bike” so I don’t need a license, registration, or insurance. I’m in an urban area and ride it on trails, city street, and bike lanes, all paved. It’s been great. Even using throttle only and typically going 25+ mph, I get 25 miles before losing a bar and about 40 before I feel like I need to charge it… I will say this: I don’t have range anxiety with it. Adding a rear basket and saddle bags makes it a cargo/errand beast. I have found that I can pretty much get anywhere within city limits with the combination range, and the 30mph top speed. My biggest complaint is security related. Given the obvious urban delivery use case, this should have had something like this built in: www.radpowerbikes.com/collections/safety-security/products/rad-fat-tire-wheel-lock Or at least had mount points for adding one. Especially since the lack of a top tube and the gigantic down tube for the batter makes it hard to get a chain or (especially) a U lock on this bike. Otherwise, this thing is amazing. Especially for the $1500 price point it’s currently going at (they released the new 52V Juliet II, but I honestly think I’d save $350 and get the old one anyway.)
I agree. The lack of an inability to connect accessories is a problem. I talked with their customer service about things that could be added. Like the standard sized mounting holes for accessories is definitely needed. I use a cheap cable lock on mine but feel really uncomfortable about it. A high quality chain lock is hard to use unless you are able to have a really long one. If I'm really worried about it, I usually switch to the old Currie E-bike that I have. I saw that they added a plastic plate under the battery, so that is good for preventing some water getting up from the bottom, but I told them that extending the plastic to the hole that the controller cables go in would be even better.
lol, when I’m on trails and such yes. The day I shot this video, I had my dog in a pet trailer behind me.cant really go too much faster with him on the back. :) If I’m on an open road, I usually go faster.
Do you have the 52 volt version of this bike? Right now i can get the 48 volt version for $1300 or the 52 volt juliet 2 for $1999 i am wondering if the 52 volt is worth the extra money. It would all come down to range and speed for me.
It doesn't look like that size is available from any sellers on Amazon, currently. You can find it from other sellers on google searching for Shinko 244 3.00-16. Partzilla is a motorcycle supplier that I have used a lot. This is the link to that tire: www.partzilla.com/catalog-product/collection/AECEE22E5DB604F9EE32490495613A0F828B0DEB/D4DAB68EAE800A0D84BA999F957CD98FFC24F560?titan_sku=9GVM-SHINKO-SR244-3-00-16&msclkid=3092b82c973e1654ab26ddcb1d4864a6&TNT_Shopping%20-%20Aftermarket&Aftermarket
@@JasonXBeats Yeah. For some reason bicycle tires and motorcycle tires are measured differently. The 4.0x20 ebike tire is the same size as a 3.00x16 motorcycle tire. The motorcycle tires will be harder to mount than a bicycle tire, but the likelihood of flats is much less.
@@TwoWheelWanderer650so that link to those tires will fit perfectly on the juliet? Whats your email id like to chat about customizations and upgrades with you, i hate doing it through youtube
I haven’t tried them yet, so I’m not positive. I’ve read other people have switched over to one of the other Shinko tread patterns without any problem. Dustysprockets650@gmail.com
Not particularly. You can program a PIN code, but really need a good lock and maybe alarm. You can buy a disc brake lock that has an alarm on it. I live in a reasonably “safe” area, but usually don’t waste time in a store. I use an old cable lock.
It's an old Rubbermaid File Storage Tub. I bought it a long time ago at an office supply store. It was luck that it fit just right. There are several kinds of file storage totes on Amazon, but I'm not sure how they fit.
It was multiple charges. I meant that this was a review at 380 miles of riding the bicycle. Not in a single trip. I’m not sure the exact number of charges . It wasn’t very many.
Hi. I haven't searched for one just yet. There is somebody here on RUclips that has upgraded it, but I don't remember what his channel is called. Thank you for watching.
@@TwoWheelWanderer650 You think this would work i know the size (80mm TRAVEL) but i heard the travel doesn't matter that much. Just the axel width. thoughts?
I looked in the guy's video that has the upgrades but he never responded to what the upgrade was. Another guy linked to this fork. I don't know if it will work so have caution. a.co/d/fuqmqP0
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Wonderful, thank you for the review. I was delighted to see you had a “Brooks” saddle! I have always had a “Brooks” saddle and didn’t know if they were mainstream on E-bikes or not. Appreciate the fact you have your faithful companion in tow! When I pull the trigger I will definitely use your affiliate link!
Cool. Thank you. I will try to keep posting reviews of the bike as it hits “mile”stones. Lol
You talked about upgrading to motorcycle tires. You mentioned a 16” x 3” tire. Will look forward to that!
Yeah. I’m interesting to see how it goes. The motorcycle tires will be heavier weight so more spinning mass. Hopefully they work out.
I got my Juliet about a month ago, and despite some really rainy weather I’ve put more than 200 miles on it already. I use mine as if it were a moped scooter except it’s a “bike” so I don’t need a license, registration, or insurance. I’m in an urban area and ride it on trails, city street, and bike lanes, all paved. It’s been great. Even using throttle only and typically going 25+ mph, I get 25 miles before losing a bar and about 40 before I feel like I need to charge it… I will say this: I don’t have range anxiety with it. Adding a rear basket and saddle bags makes it a cargo/errand beast. I have found that I can pretty much get anywhere within city limits with the combination range, and the 30mph top speed.
My biggest complaint is security related. Given the obvious urban delivery use case, this should have had something like this built in:
www.radpowerbikes.com/collections/safety-security/products/rad-fat-tire-wheel-lock
Or at least had mount points for adding one. Especially since the lack of a top tube and the gigantic down tube for the batter makes it hard to get a chain or (especially) a U lock on this bike.
Otherwise, this thing is amazing. Especially for the $1500 price point it’s currently going at (they released the new 52V Juliet II, but I honestly think I’d save $350 and get the old one anyway.)
I agree. The lack of an inability to connect accessories is a problem. I talked with their customer service about things that could be added. Like the standard sized mounting holes for accessories is definitely needed. I use a cheap cable lock on mine but feel really uncomfortable about it. A high quality chain lock is hard to use unless you are able to have a really long one. If I'm really worried about it, I usually switch to the old Currie E-bike that I have.
I saw that they added a plastic plate under the battery, so that is good for preventing some water getting up from the bottom, but I told them that extending the plastic to the hole that the controller cables go in would be even better.
The dual motor juliet 3 looks interesting
It is pretty cool. I have seen a review of the twin motor Romeo, but none for the dual motor Juliet.
I am falling asleep do you normally drive at 10 mi an hour
lol, when I’m on trails and such yes. The day I shot this video, I had my dog in a pet trailer behind me.cant really go too much faster with him on the back. :)
If I’m on an open road, I usually go faster.
Do you have the 52 volt version of this bike? Right now i can get the 48 volt version for $1300 or the 52 volt juliet 2 for $1999 i am wondering if the 52 volt is worth the extra money. It would all come down to range and speed for me.
I have the original 48v version. I’m sure there is a bit more zip, but I think you’d be better off with the range of the original.
plus do you got an amazon link to to tires you plan to replace with?
It doesn't look like that size is available from any sellers on Amazon, currently. You can find it from other sellers on google searching for Shinko 244 3.00-16. Partzilla is a motorcycle supplier that I have used a lot. This is the link to that tire: www.partzilla.com/catalog-product/collection/AECEE22E5DB604F9EE32490495613A0F828B0DEB/D4DAB68EAE800A0D84BA999F957CD98FFC24F560?titan_sku=9GVM-SHINKO-SR244-3-00-16&msclkid=3092b82c973e1654ab26ddcb1d4864a6&TNT_Shopping%20-%20Aftermarket&Aftermarket
@@TwoWheelWanderer650these will fir that juliet 20x4 inch fat tire rim?
@@JasonXBeats Yeah. For some reason bicycle tires and motorcycle tires are measured differently. The 4.0x20 ebike tire is the same size as a 3.00x16 motorcycle tire. The motorcycle tires will be harder to mount than a bicycle tire, but the likelihood of flats is much less.
@@TwoWheelWanderer650so that link to those tires will fit perfectly on the juliet? Whats your email id like to chat about customizations and upgrades with you, i hate doing it through youtube
I haven’t tried them yet, so I’m not positive. I’ve read other people have switched over to one of the other Shinko tread patterns without any problem. Dustysprockets650@gmail.com
does it have anti-theft measures?
Not particularly. You can program a PIN code, but really need a good lock and maybe alarm. You can buy a disc brake lock that has an alarm on it. I live in a reasonably “safe” area, but usually don’t waste time in a store. I use an old cable lock.
another question what storage bin is that in the rear basket?
It's an old Rubbermaid File Storage Tub. I bought it a long time ago at an office supply store. It was luck that it fit just right. There are several kinds of file storage totes on Amazon, but I'm not sure how they fit.
380 miles where ? in one charge or how many charges you did ?
It was multiple charges. I meant that this was a review at 380 miles of riding the bicycle. Not in a single trip. I’m not sure the exact number of charges . It wasn’t very many.
have you found an adjustable front fork replacement yet?
Hi. I haven't searched for one just yet. There is somebody here on RUclips that has upgraded it, but I don't remember what his channel is called. Thank you for watching.
@@TwoWheelWanderer650 You think this would work i know the size (80mm TRAVEL) but i heard the travel doesn't matter that much. Just the axel width. thoughts?
@@JasonXBeats I haven't looked into them just yet. I know the axel width and the diameter for the stem matters. Unsure what those sizes are though.
I looked in the guy's video that has the upgrades but he never responded to what the upgrade was. Another guy linked to this fork. I don't know if it will work so have caution. a.co/d/fuqmqP0
Whats the top speed on this?
The manual/advertisements say 28, but I think I’ve gotten mine up to 32.