What I Learned After 10,000 Miles on an eBike
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- After passing 10,000 miles of ride time across various ebikes, I thought I would share what I have learned so far. I covered what I look for in an electric bike and my top accessories.
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I use Shinkos on my S73 RX. Couldn't recommend highly enough. Complete game changer after 3 flat tires. I have about 3k miles under my belt, and you are 💯 percent spot on with everything you recommended. Love your mods!
Shinkos are trash, I'm sorry to burst your bubble. Not Recommended dude
@@CheesieTreesDrewG. To each their own. Perfect for my light trail riding. 10x better than the thin tires that come stock.
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Everyone is entitled their own opinion, but yours seems to be the opposite of most everyone I know.
I've been using those Shinko 241 tires (and others from Shinko) on my dual sport motorcycles for many, many years. They are great and are highly recommended by "adventure riders" all over the world.
Thanks for posting your experiences. I think your experiences with cold weather gear will be very helpful... I can see how the heated gloves would be essential any distance riding in cold weather. I've purchased a set of 'bar mitts' that go over the handgrips and stay attached to the handlebars for trial during this winter...
I love my Arclight Pro pedals from Redshift. The lights make you very visible. They're pricey, but totally worth it. Great build quality & amazing customer service. I've had more people ask me about them than anything I've ever put on my bike. I also noticed you didn't have any silicone brake covers on your brake levers. That's been a real game changer for me, even though it's just a little thing. I get grip in wet weather so my fingers don't ever slip off the brake. I used to be able to feel the cold from the metal, even through my gloves, & I have electric gloves, too. The metal on the brake levers can get hot in the summer, also, & the silicone brake handle sleeves mitigates all that. Besides the gloves, I have pants that have 3 heat settings with one of the heat pads being in the seat. I also have an electric jacket with heat in the arms. Some of them only do the front & back & your arms can get cold in the wind on a bike. Oh, & electric socks. Hard to find a pair that you can't feel the wires. You have to pay for quality but my toes get cold quick if I don't. I also use neoprene socks & expedition weight long underwear if it's really cold. If it's not cold enough for the electric pants, I'll wear my snowboard pants, which keep me warm & dry & protect my work pants so I can just strip off the outer layer when I get to work. I'd recommend a chain guard so it doesn't eat your pants. I've had that happen a lot before I put a guard on. It can fit over a derailleur. I use the same 2600 lumen front headlight with a smaller 1600 lumen version in my bag as a back up if the big one dies on me, which it has many times. I also have the same rear light for under my seat, if that's the Onvian smart light with brake sensing, although I also use one that has laser lane lines & if I'm carrying stuff on the back or with a trailer, I have turn signals that I can clip on with a wireless controller that goes on my handlebars. I'm surprised you don't have any racks on it to carry stuff, since it's such a beefy rig. Have you ever towed anything with it? I have a Tavoy but I'm saving up for a Quietcat with suspension. I also want to try tire air pressure sensors. I got some for my sister for her truck last Christmas & now I want them on my bike. I use a mirror that I wear on my wrist that sticks out, & man, I was skeptical but I use it way more than rearview mirrors, which get stolen all the time anyway here in NY. I was always struggling to get the mirrors right & most of the time I'd just see my arm & the vibration would make it hard to see anything anyway. Wearing it on my wrist, it absorbs any vibration. I can adjust the angle just by shifting my wrist & they're just fish eye enough that I can see behind me. A real game changer. I thought I'd need two, one for each arm, but one works great. Can't recommend it enough.
I'd also recommend lightweight waterproof trousers from an outdoors type store and motorcycle boot covers to complement your fenders if you live in a wet place
Am i the only one who notices how people get so triggered just by seeing a bicycle on the road and if I’m 2 feet outside the white line off the road there’s no reason for vehicles to get in the complete opposite lane putting other drivers at risk maybe the area I live in is just weird idk I see horse and buggy’s regular bicycles ATVs on my road all the time maybe they just hate me specifically lol ohh then there’s the old people who refuse to pass me wile riding the dirt on the side of the road holding up traffic behind them maybe they just want a better look at the bike.
Yes I have experienced that on mine as well. Even though I'm doing about 30 or 31 miles an hour and I'm all the way over as close as I can to the curb, people will still swing into the other lane over the double yellow line because they seem to think for some reason that you're going to dart out in front of them or they just sell lacking in confidence in their own driving skills they want to give you 10 to 12 ft of clearance. Sometimes it's nice that they giving you a lot of extra space but when he puts other traffic at risk or they're afraid to pass me even though I'm waving them all and it does create a potentially dangerous situation
I drive for a living. Anything can happen, there could be a rock in the path or some reason not related to your biking skills why it's possible you could enter into the roadway.
It's just common sense to give you allot of space.
Helmet with full face shield is the most crucial piece of equipment for cold weather...
Be careful with balaclavas I use to cover my face with it for long rides. Wound up getting fluid in my lungs from inhaling trapped moisture which led to pneumonia (not pleasant at all). Now I just use it for my neck and it helps
Great video. I'm similar except with EUC. I should make a video like this, honestly there's lots of overlap.
i got an h8 awd philodo 2000w. came with a headlight that looks good and is good, and a bright ass taillight that works when hitting the brakes. i got a suspension post for my seat and it makes all the difference. also got 2 motorcycle style mirrors for my bike as well and a bag for the rack on the back. ive had the bike a few days, the light has already helped prevent people from running into me. i live in the middle of nowhere and have lots of places to ride, so i think ill get a small trailer to tow behind so that i can go camping. might get an extra battery just in case for camping. but other than that, i cant believe how much fun and interesting these are, im a car guy and a skateboarder. never really liked bikes yet here i am geekin out on an e bike xD
The top battery makes the overall look even better. From a distance I would not guess this is a homebuilt.
Appreciate your videos
Just bought my p51 today can’t wait
Can you share where you got the rear fender?
❤❤❤Hello man, greetings from Iraq, I like your work
Danggg I’d love to make a custom ebike like yours
That slime is not Fix-A-Flat you're supposed to put in your tire before you get the flat so when he puncture the hole and it comes out it seals it instantly otherwise it doesn't work
Yeah Buddy! I have over-3/4 of a million miles on two wheels. 5K of them on an EBike. Is that Shinko a 241 or 244? I have a Engwe Pro 2 that I am about to put tires on. 20 x 4 wheels. Just the back.
Great content, appreciate you sharing your experience with us all. Here's the skinny...I ordered the Eahora Romeo Pro yesterday and im psyched to be going back to the ebike community. My question is about your tire size. What size tire came stock on your bike and how can I figure out the conversion from a bike tire to a motorcycle tire? My bike comes with a 26x4 and my first upgrade will be to switch to motorcycle rubber.
Thanks, appreciate this video
I agree, comfort and range is important. I learned that on my first ebike, which I put 1k miles on. First it was big seat, then it was suspension seapost. When I realized that was about as good as it was gonna get, I discovered the p-51 but after thinking about how much of a legal grey area, I just got my motorcycle license and bought a Vespa 150. currently averaging 81 mpg since I bought it, at over 6k feet in elevation. Huge cushy seat, great suspension (you can really beat on this thing and it just doesn't care), antii-dive front end, abs brakes, and adjustable rear suspension.costs me 5 bucks to refuel. I get almost 200 miles of range on that.
How do you pick up stuff like groceries? I started commuting every day on my ebike and I still struggle with that even just picking up the odd things here or there on my way home from work!
more frequent smaller trips when passing by the store
You can answer your question by going through a variety of ebike websites in their accessory shop section. You may see various different sizes of rear bags (mounted on top of the rear pannier) in combination with two sidebags that hang off the rear pannier.
@@NPLVentures right, but what do you personally use to put stuff in on your bike? I didn't see any type of rack or anything
I got a milk crate, zip ties to the rear rack
I bought a backpack and a motorcycle pannier.
OK so wired freedom with chunky tires... Sounds good.
Ok, I thought it was just me that suspension is so important I have a modified 2000 watt bike upgrade kit for the Lectric 3.0 it's ok but I'm not finished yet I'll let everyone know how it turns out? PS the next day after a ride my back spine hurts as well! Thx
Did you have any issues with the cable length when adding the BMW bars?
Your bike is really cool
Awesome video! Link for fenders ?
I just use tough armor inside the tire I have yet to get a puncture with it. I don't like to use slime as if you do need a tire fixed on the go lots of places won't fix it once you put slime in a tire.
Most of us do our own puncture repairs and most use slime as a prevention.
Another problem with not having suspension is hitting bumps at speed. Mine is front suspension with a hard tail, and if I didn't have a Suntour suspension post, I'd probably be very sore. Is that motor a Bafang G062? Just curious because I run a G062 on a RadMini at 3,200 watts, and it pulls very hard, but I'm cautious about going higher on the power. Amen on the heated gloves, and I supplement that with a heated vest and socks!
Rearview mirrors. Stop and turn signals.
i am planing to buy eahora juliet with 60Ah battery just for commuting i dont have a car so the bigger the battery the better, the heated gloves and the baklava is a good tip i definitely have to get those for the upcoming winters, to get to work and back without frostbite, my only concern are those tires what to get for winter and potentional ice on the road im not going off road just to work and in the city, but still when there is unexpected snow or ice how do you deal with that ?
why no turn signals?
His arms are off camera being a bicycle in all..
i got my zooz bike with a72v and 52volt 60 amp triangle battery. I was thinking of getting the p51 obviously for the suspension and the over all love The price tag is a bit crazy. Do you think they will drop the price a little
i thought those frankenrunners can only output like 3500 watts max?
What's the wattage of your motor?
The seat and suspension are definitely crucial.
Just curious because I got into ebike after I had a wife. So are you single and if so how's dating go only having ebikes.?
30ah ain't enough here. Florida is huge and everything is far away. That's why I have a eAhora Romeo. Its crap but has 60ah and can do 100 mile trips like nothing. It also has cruise control another game changer on long trips.
Why shinko 241 and not 244??
Im looking at a portola as my first ebike. Any alternative recommendations? I want to be able to go on bus or train with it and travel no more than 20 miles at a time
Engwe has a couple small ones with good range
Those Skinko's are as rare as hens teeth here in the UK. Permanently out of stock.. :(
Dose Tannus Armour have your size inserts for your tires?
You won't need them with these. It's like 1/2 inch of thick rubber treads.
Google it on here wired e-bike it's supposed to go 40 mph but he only got 37
you never answered hub drive or mid drive?
Never carry these batteries in an elevator or closed space. Fire safety is something you don't want to take a chance 😮
Ran the battery down 'twice' is like 2 black eyes.......duh!
bro thats too much for a ebike maybe you should move to real bikes. the only downside is the insurance though
Just get a motorcycle mate, really, if you don't like cycling there is no to pretend.
Take that rear fender off🤢🤮😂
Do you realize, that if you keep riding an ebike in regular traffic, and it performs similar to a motorcycle that you will 'one day' cause law makers to pass laws for you to get all the safety features 'lights, mirrors etc.' of a motorcycle, along with insurance, registration and license, in the distant future. All it takes is one fatality to get their attention. You should be riding in the bike lanes or on bike trails.
He talked about how the bike infrastructure in his area is not good.
Exactly. People will ruin it for the rest of us.
Except the United States has some of the worst bike infrastructure. They just slap a sign with a bike logo that says cars and bikes should share the road. So you end up having to deal with cars and it is very dangerous when car drivers do not respect you space at all and i cannot tell you how many times I've almost been ran over by drivers blitzing past me with so little space between me and them. With the way the infrastructure is designed, been able to keep up speed wise is soo much safer
Do you understand share road (lane) as the Law indicated .I am riding my e bike for work everyday 40km back and ford on main roads .Just follow the rules then you will be fine. So please dont tell me " People will ruin it for the rest of us." So check this out ruclips.net/video/dWpbg2nuzQw/видео.html
This is inevitable. They're already talking about it in California, and it will most certainly ruin it.
I have two 48 V batteries and a battery connector dbb6030 double battery pack balance discharge in :20-72vdc out:20-72v/max30A like the one you have will it work?
Shame on you sir, for not having a Bluetooth speaker on that bike 😎, fix it and fix it fast 🫡