Hi, thank you for watching & asking. Due to the number of questions & enquiries I get now, I only respond to subscribers. It is only fair for my time and costs you nothing to subscribe. Sorry, hope you understand. Regards, Bill.
An excellent thorough presentation, no flash look at me style, it’s exactly as it could happen, a couple of glitches . A man my age? Coping with modern buying and not showing off garbage banter
Bill, just a follow up, in Australia, the electric only option is disabled, as no bike above 200 watts is allowed to use this feature. I still bought one. It’s the third product I have bought, scooter, tiny folding transformer bike. The Quality is excellent on all products
I seen many videos of the Z20, but this video is so calm and very easy to follow. I am waiting for a cheaper price and then i am going to buy. Is this bike safe to ride when the weather is rainy ?!
I see you're in the UK (so am I) Where did you buy it from? and did you have to pay VAT and import duty when the bike was delivered to you? I'm keen on this bike especially as your one has a throttle, although most sellers of this bike will only supply one without throttle to UK buyers (as throttles are illegal on e bikes manufactured after 2016.) thanks
@@BillMRC is there anything I need to know about the bike before it arrives. Do I need to buy any extra. I have bought from geekbuying, is this where you purchased your bike from? Tia for replying
Very nice bill, I was going to order one of these myself mate, great bikes aren’t they.. I ended up buying the the fiido ds4 in the end as it was a couple of hundred pound cheaper and faster.. enjoy your new bike buddy, stay safe 👍
No waddac there is no recharge but honestly I never use ‘electric only’. When riding in eco you pedal but there is still power assistance coming though as you turn the throttle. This means you pedal on the flat and uphill a slight turn of the throttle takes strain off you. I’ve done a 55km ride and come back with two bars left on the meter.
Hi great video now thinking of buying one from geekbuying as they say they can ship from UK, (I'm in the UK) so those this avoid customs and the VAT additional costs do you know? its a problem with chinese and now EU imports, is this how you purchased yours, ie did you get a bill later in the post for VAT? :(. many thanks
Hi Steve, thank you for watching & commenting, always much appreciated :-) I got this before Brexit came into effect this year, so I do not know what the duty & vat implications are now. But, if this ships from a uk warehouse, there should be no additional costs payable.
Hi Ivor, thank you for watching & commenting, always much appreciated :-) Good question, there is not a silicone or rubber seal to prevent this, but the battery is slanted to prevent this.
Hi Bill great review, clicked on the link you added for the bike but it's in dollars, does it get sent from USA or from UK, did it take long to be delivered, Thanks an keep up the great reviews, stay safe :)
Still in 2024 - like many people - I can't decide between the Z20 and AD20. Same price - but some say the Z20's real range is poor. 80km range is claimed for both the AD20 & Z20 - so those 80km range claims are almost criminal if you really only get 20-30km !! Paul G
Just bought one. Great bike! If someone can crack it to go faster even only 5km/h more would be perfect. A bit slow and a bit heavy (not heavy for electric bikes but still if it was 15 kg would be nicer :)). Hope the Himo guys will make an advanced version in the future that is faster and lighter
Hi, thank you for watching & commenting, always much appreciated :-) I have used this with pedal assist too, but the range is subjective as it depends on gearing, gradients and how much assistance you provide.
Great review Bill. I’ve had the Z20 now for a few weeks and love it but can’t work out the sequence to reset the trip counter. Any ideas? I’m 66 with angina and just needed the help on hills and reassurance that I can get home or back to the car without overexerting myself and I highly recommend an ebike to anyone that, like me, drifted into becoming a couch potato. At around £660 they aren’t cheap but I haven’t regretted the outlay one bit. Looking forward to your next video Bill.
Hi, thank you for watching & commenting, always much appreciated :-) To reset the odometer, press and hold the left button until the display starts flashing, the first screen flashes Cr then press the - or + button until the little flashing icon changes to r, then press the left button again that will select and reset the odometer.
@@BillMRC ok thanks for your reply. I think I will order one. I know they are not so keen on having a throttle on a bicycle in EU but I really want that! I do ride responsibly of course and the electric motor power and speed is capped within lawful limits
Just to update this in case others are interested. I contacted GeekBuying and they said the CN version comes with adapter for US (CN charger plug); EU version comes with UK adapter (EU charger). Otherwise the bike is exactly the same
Hi, I need to ask something I can't find any information about, is it possible to pull the handles higher up, and if so, how much higher can they go than the default position?
Hi I want to ask you if I buy from geekbuying this z20 bike to UK is gonna have throttle on the handlebar because I bought from AliExpress and I cancelled the order AliExpress Poland because the seller told me that because I am in UK they sell without throttle thanks in advance
@@BillMRC thanks man yesterday I bought it from AliExpress and I cancelled because they don't sell with throttle which makes the other 2 modes useless thanks for quick reply I will follow your link in the description and I will buy it today
unfortunately said in the description only for united kingdom there is no throttle so they dont sell anymore Notice: Due to the local policy limited in the united kingdom, This version no pure electric mode(No Throttle).
@@Spartan764 Interesting, I am not aware of this ??? I do not understand why, as this complies with uk legislation max speed 25kph, max motor size 250 kwh and must pedal before throttle can be used.
@@BillMRC it must be something with European rules and Brexit I wanted to buy this model but everywhere I searched is the same pedal assist only 15.5 km/h motor cut the power I'm so disappointed
Hi, how many hours does it take to reach 25km before it runs out on your test drive? or does it even reach an hour before battery runs out? BTW, nice video. .
And..for 899.00 USD $, Guess what? It can't be shipped to the US. Go figure! ( I looked @ the website in the description box & well, there's all the info needed. What surprised me is the fact they'll take American money yet not deliver to America.)
Hi, thank you for watching & commenting, always much appreciated :-) This depends on how full the battery is charged and you charge it until the indicator shows that it is fully charged.
Great little number, and a nice price, but, I understand even at only 25km/h (15.5 miles per hour) as it can operate on throttle alone is not a UK legal bike, it needs a licence, insurance and a helmet, thought I would let you know in case anyone doesn't know this and ends up buying it thinking it is a legal no licence UK cycle . . . : (
Hi, I'm thinking about buying a Z20 but I have a question before I do. How hard is it to change the rear tyre? I've read that the wire connecting the motor to the controller can't be disconnected at the tyre end. Thanks.
Hi, thank you for watching & commenting, always much appreciated :-) Good question, I have not had to do this yet. From what I can see, this should not be a problem to fit from the gears side when the wheel is loosened from the axle.
Bill, at 13:30 the local council have made efforts to keep you and other cyclists safe by taking the inside road. Please use it. There is no excuse to be on a road which is more suitable for motor vehicles when a much safer and more-appropriate road is just a metre away. See the sign at 13.34? Stay safe.
Hi Greg thank you for watching & commenting, always much appreciated :-) I have not seen this either but I plan to make a shelf to mount on the main frame between my legs so that my dog can stand on and ride with me in addition to being able to place luggage on.
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Hi, thank you for watching & asking. Due to the number of questions & enquiries I get now, I only respond to subscribers. It is only fair for my time and costs you nothing to subscribe. Sorry, hope you understand. Regards, Bill.
An excellent thorough presentation, no flash look at me style, it’s exactly as it could happen, a couple of glitches . A man my age?
Coping with modern buying and not showing off garbage banter
Hi, thank you for watching & commenting, always much appreciated :-)
Bill, just a follow up, in Australia, the electric only option is disabled, as no bike above 200 watts is allowed to use this feature. I still bought one.
It’s the third product I have bought, scooter, tiny folding transformer bike. The Quality is excellent on all products
I'm going to buy this one. Thanks for the detailed and great review Bill!
I seen many videos of the Z20, but this video is so calm and very easy to follow. I am waiting for a cheaper price and then i am going to buy. Is this bike safe to ride when the weather is rainy ?!
Hi, thank you for watching & commenting, always much appreciated :-) Yes, the tires have a good tread & grip.
fantastic def worth the buy!
Hi Bruce, thank you for watching & commenting, always much appreciated :-)
Cool ... going to buy the Z20 too !!! :)
Hi, thank you for watching & commenting, always much appreciated :-)
Very nice Bill 👍 I need one of those 😊
10:15 😂
Hi, thank you for watching & commenting, always much appreciated :-)
I see you're in the UK (so am I) Where did you buy it from? and did you have to pay VAT and import duty when the bike was delivered to you? I'm keen on this bike especially as your one has a throttle, although most sellers of this bike will only supply one without throttle to UK buyers (as throttles are illegal on e bikes manufactured after 2016.) thanks
Hi uncle...can you make video in how to change the rear tyre and how to dismantle the front and rear brake for brake set upgrade...
Hey, just about to purchase this bike! Thanks for the great review 😊
Hi, thank you for watching & commenting, always much appreciated :-) I am pleased that you found this helpful :-)
@@BillMRC is there anything I need to know about the bike before it arrives. Do I need to buy any extra. I have bought from geekbuying, is this where you purchased your bike from? Tia for replying
@@xxlouxx1885 Nothing to add to what I have shared in this video.
Hey Bill, this is really a cool e bike and great review ,made perfect for the city, have fun with it and thumbs up👍👍
Hi Thorsten thank you for watching & commenting, always much appreciated :my friend :-)
Very nice bill, I was going to order one of these myself mate, great bikes aren’t they..
I ended up buying the the fiido ds4 in the end as it was a couple of hundred pound cheaper and faster.. enjoy your new bike buddy, stay safe 👍
Hi Marc, thank you for watching & commenting, always much appreciated mate :-) Enjoy yours and stay safe too, thank you :-)
@@BillMRC thanks a lot bill 👍
Brilliant Bill mate. Looks like it works a dream with good distance. If swapping to pedal mode when out, will that put a few more charge in battery?
Hi, Rich thank you for watching & commenting, always much appreciated :-) Nearly 60, if I can not do 100k any more ;-)
No waddac there is no recharge but honestly I never use ‘electric only’. When riding in eco you pedal but there is still power assistance coming though as you turn the throttle. This means you pedal on the flat and uphill a slight turn of the throttle takes strain off you. I’ve done a 55km ride and come back with two bars left on the meter.
@@roppa789 Thanks for that info buddy. Sounds like a great bit of kit 👍👍👍
That's a super vide my friend thank you for sharing👊😜✌
Hi Xavier thank you for watching & commenting, always much appreciated :my friend :-)
it does not have any suspension at all?
Thanks for the video. Greetings from Poland!
Hi, thank you for watching & commenting, always much appreciated :-) Greetings from uk :-)
Hi great video now thinking of buying one from geekbuying as they say they can ship from UK, (I'm in the UK) so those this avoid customs and the VAT additional costs do you know? its a problem with chinese and now EU imports, is this how you purchased yours, ie did you get a bill later in the post for VAT? :(. many thanks
Hi Steve, thank you for watching & commenting, always much appreciated :-) I got this before Brexit came into effect this year, so I do not know what the duty & vat implications are now. But, if this ships from a uk warehouse, there should be no additional costs payable.
@@BillMRC many thanks and good luck with the videos.
Thanks for sharing a video I will get my bike tonight woooooow
Hi, thank you for watching & commenting, always much appreciated :-) Enjoy...:-)
@@BillMRC it's owsem but I can not use the speed can not figure it out 😕
Great info ..may I ask you on folding joint ..on z20 would water 💧 get in damage battery connection thank u
Hi Ivor, thank you for watching & commenting, always much appreciated :-) Good question, there is not a silicone or rubber seal to prevent this, but the battery is slanted to prevent this.
Great video. Thanks for the review. Greetings from Athens.
Hi, thank you for watching & commenting, always much appreciated :-) Greetings from uk :-)
Seems like good bike, got one today.....👍
Hi, thank you for watching & commenting, always much appreciated :-) Enjoy your new bike :-)
Great review bill 👍👍👍
Hi, thank you for watching & commenting, always much appreciated :-)
How to reset Trip?
Hi Bill great review, clicked on the link you added for the bike but it's in dollars, does it get sent from USA or from UK, did it take long to be delivered,
Thanks an keep up the great reviews, stay safe :)
Hi Marty, thank you for watching & commenting, always much appreciated :-)
You can select the currency and shipping warehouse on this sellers website.
How do you lock your bike safely
Good one Bill ! Great review my friend ! 😁👍👍
Hi, not a drone but thank you for watching & commenting, always much appreciated :-)
😳👀😜
@@PalmettoMoon 🤣🤣
Good Job 👍. Nicest Review Ever
Thanks Bill
Hi Ahmad, thank you for watching & commenting, always much appreciated :-)
@@BillMRC H.m?
Awesome Bill very nice!
Hi Josh, to get a comment from on this channel is very appreciated buddy :-)
Still in 2024 - like many people - I can't decide between the Z20 and AD20. Same price - but some say the Z20's real range is poor. 80km range is claimed for both the AD20 & Z20 - so those 80km range claims are almost criminal if you really only get 20-30km !!
Paul G
Just bought one. Great bike! If someone can crack it to go faster even only 5km/h more would be perfect. A bit slow and a bit heavy (not heavy for electric bikes but still if it was 15 kg would be nicer :)). Hope the Himo guys will make an advanced version in the future that is faster and lighter
Hi, thank you for watching & commenting, always much appreciated :-) Enjoy :-)
Actually we can ...there is a setting that can set the bike speed limit to go 41kmph for this Z20...
@@DtengLiddon how?
@@DtengLiddon how?
@@DtengLiddon I read it's indeed possible. But the speed still won't change or something like that. Oh well.
What if my battery is damaged how much its cost for the battery ? Thankss !
It is about 103 us dollar
@@yusufriza6479Not much.. But where to find it ?
It's nicely made interview thank you for your time
Hi, thank you for watching & commenting, always much appreciated :-)
Thanks for doing a review on this bike. Have you tested the pedal-assist mode? If so, how's the range?
Hi, thank you for watching & commenting, always much appreciated :-) I have used this with pedal assist too, but the range is subjective as it depends on gearing, gradients and how much assistance you provide.
Great review Bill. I’ve had the Z20 now for a few weeks and love it but can’t work out the sequence to reset the trip counter. Any ideas?
I’m 66 with angina and just needed the help on hills and reassurance that I can get home or back to the car without overexerting myself and I highly recommend an ebike to anyone that, like me, drifted into becoming a couch potato. At around £660 they aren’t cheap but I haven’t regretted the outlay one bit. Looking forward to your next video Bill.
Hi, thank you for watching & commenting, always much appreciated :-) To reset the odometer, press and hold the left button until the display starts flashing, the first screen flashes Cr then press the - or + button until the little flashing icon changes to r, then press the left button again that will select and reset the odometer.
super review..enjoyed it.. i will buy it tomorrow
Hi, thank you for watching & commenting, always much appreciated :-)
I am getting same in 680 euro in Ireland.. is it the right cost of the bike? Please suggest
@@rahuldwivedi4509 680 euro is a good price for this.
Thank you Sir for your suggestion
how long milage with pedal assist ? is it match with fabric claim?
this obviously depends on how much and what effort is given.
Well that bike looks cool
Hi Jason, thank you for watching & commenting, always much appreciated :-)
do you know if the bike spec if different in the CN and EU versions, aside from the language of instruction manual
not that I am aware of. The instruction manual I received was in English, so they may have sent me the eu version.
@@BillMRC ok thanks for your reply. I think I will order one. I know they are not so keen on having a throttle on a bicycle in EU but I really want that! I do ride responsibly of course and the electric motor power and speed is capped within lawful limits
Just to update this in case others are interested. I contacted GeekBuying and they said the CN version comes with adapter for US (CN charger plug); EU version comes with UK adapter (EU charger). Otherwise the bike is exactly the same
Hi, I need to ask something I can't find any information about, is it possible to pull the handles higher up, and if so, how much higher can they go than the default position?
Hi, unfortunately it is not possible to raise the handles higher.
@@BillMRC Thank you for the quick reply! That's a shame you can't raise them
@@BillMRC
What about if you wanted to tack on turn signals,how & where would you put them, especially if you had to hook into the battery?
I bought Z20 few days ago but my throttle doesn't work... I just riding a bicycle with my foot.. what should I do?
Follow all the instructions in the manual and you have to pedal two revolutions before the throttle will work.
Can't change the Speedo to mph?
Hi I want to ask you if I buy from geekbuying this z20 bike to UK is gonna have throttle on the handlebar because I bought from AliExpress and I cancelled the order AliExpress Poland because the seller told me that because I am in UK they sell without throttle thanks in advance
I got from Geekbuying with a throttle here in uk. I do not work for Geekbuying, so you will have to ask them if you are concerned.
@@BillMRC thanks man yesterday I bought it from AliExpress and I cancelled because they don't sell with throttle which makes the other 2 modes useless thanks for quick reply I will follow your link in the description and I will buy it today
unfortunately said in the description only for united kingdom there is no throttle so they dont sell anymore Notice: Due to the local policy limited in the united kingdom, This version no pure electric mode(No Throttle).
@@Spartan764 Interesting, I am not aware of this ??? I do not understand why, as this complies with uk legislation max speed 25kph, max motor size 250 kwh and must pedal before throttle can be used.
@@BillMRC it must be something with European rules and Brexit I wanted to buy this model but everywhere I searched is the same pedal assist only 15.5 km/h motor cut the power I'm so disappointed
If that can be used in electric only mode, doesn't it have to be registered in the UK?
Hi, thank you for watching & commenting, always much appreciated :-)
If the motor is 250w or less, this does not have to be registered in uk.
@@BillMRC Thanks for that.
VERY GOOD VIDEO
Hi Raheel, thank you for watching & commenting, always much appreciated :-)
Hi, how many hours does it take to reach 25km before it runs out on your test drive? or does it even reach an hour before battery runs out?
BTW, nice video. .
Hi, thank you for watching & commenting, always much appreciated :-) This obviously depends on the average speed.
@@BillMRC Agree, but i don't have any idea about the speed 😅 . .
Can I use it for at least one hour straight on a HIGH mode?
@@mackyme001 At an average speed of 20kph the battery should last 1h15 .
Спасибо 👍
Hi, thank you for watching & commenting, always much appreciated :-)
I’m 250lbs .. u think there is a weight limti
Thanks so nice
Hi, thank you for watching & commenting, always much appreciated :-)
@@BillMRC I bought Himo Z20 hope after review will more easy for me.
Where did you buy this this ple
Hi Vicky, thank you for watching & commenting :-) I got this from here: bit.ly/35xNnnQ
And..for 899.00 USD $, Guess what? It can't be shipped to the US.
Go figure! ( I looked @ the website in the description box & well, there's all the info needed. What surprised me is the fact they'll take American money yet not deliver to America.)
Hi , Can you please share your height . I m looking forward in buying Z20 . I m 1.90 cm tall my only concern is comfort ;) .Thanks for the review .
Hi Panos, thank you for watching & commenting, always much appreciated :-)
I am 1.75m tall and this will be fine for your height.
Traffic passing so close to you, it seems 😕😕
Hi, How do I get a replacement charger for himo z20, I lost mine while moving, I will appreciate anyone with a link to a compatible charger
We here in Vietnam has a repair shop of Z20.
🚴🏼♂️like 👍🏻
Hi, thank you for watching & commenting, always much appreciated :-)
Hi. I just bought the Himo Z20 and before the first ride, how long do I need to charge the Battery?Thanks
Hi, thank you for watching & commenting, always much appreciated :-) This depends on how full the battery is charged and you charge it until the indicator shows that it is fully charged.
Great little number, and a nice price, but, I understand even at only 25km/h (15.5 miles per hour) as it can operate on throttle alone is not a UK legal bike, it needs a licence, insurance and a helmet, thought I would let you know in case anyone doesn't know this and ends up buying it thinking it is a legal no licence UK cycle . . . : (
It does not work on throttle alone, uk speed limit is max 25kph on throttle only and the electric motor does not exceed 250 kwh,....so it is uk legal.
@@BillMRC Right, so this is not a twist and go bike then on the highest setting, chuck one over I want one . . . : )
Hi, I'm thinking about buying a Z20 but I have a question before I do. How hard is it to change the rear tyre? I've read that the wire connecting the motor to the controller can't be disconnected at the tyre end. Thanks.
Hi, thank you for watching & commenting, always much appreciated :-) Good question, I have not had to do this yet. From what I can see, this should not be a problem to fit from the gears side when the wheel is loosened from the axle.
Bill, at 13:30 the local council have made efforts to keep you and other cyclists safe by taking the inside road. Please use it. There is no excuse to be on a road which is more suitable for motor vehicles when a much safer and more-appropriate road is just a metre away. See the sign at 13.34? Stay safe.
Hi, thank you for watching & commenting, always much appreciated :-) Yes, first time on this route I missed this, thank you.
Looks good.. but has anyone fitted a luggage rack on the rear? I get mixed messages on whether it is posible to fit one.
Hi Greg thank you for watching & commenting, always much appreciated :-) I have not seen this either but I plan to make a shelf to mount on the main frame between my legs so that my dog can stand on and ride with me in addition to being able to place luggage on.
I got the same colour so if we buy 2 battery we can switch out and ride longer 😏
yes
It kills me every time the LCD screen is called a LED screen.
RIP
@@BillMRC LOL