Budget friendly single speed ebike - perfect commuter! KBO HURRICANE REVIEW
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- If you're looking for a budget friendly commuter eBike, this one is worth a look! Single speed, belt drive, disc brakes, 32c tires, 18-55 miles range, top speed of 28mph... so sick!
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I changed out the fork and handlebars for Carbon Fiber, went for a lightweight front wheel and 28cm gatorskin tire with known puncture protection; and a thomson elite seatpost with light weight saddle. My eBike rides with no vibration on chip seal pavement, tis now 32 pounds, and I find it much easier to carry up and down three flights of stairs. I love my neighborhood, amenities, but I could not leave this bicycle at street level it would disappear in less than an hour. I like the looks of the KBO hurricane eBike only change I would make now is to change the cadence sensor for a Torque sensor to climb a bit better with the small 250 watt motor. I hope KBO will release a V2 of this bicycle with a carbon fiber frame to reduce its weight below 26 pounds, & maybe add a gates belt drive and drop bar option.
I really like your basket bar upgrade, they look interesting, but reducing weight was a priority to carry up and down the stairs easily, as my building does not have a freight elevator.
Great review ,thanks. This bike seems ideal for me. Wouldn't have found this one on my own .
I like the sleek look and your mods. I would just want a torque sensor, throttle, and at least a 500w motor. You say a 28mph top speed but it looks like you were topping out at 20mph.
Good review brother I think this is a great value bicycle just one question; it's one size only or they have different frames sizes?
Thanks for the review! This bike is $200 off right now if anyone is interested.
I always love trying to play geoguesser on your commutes
Is it possible to remove the battery with a screw driver? Wondering if carrying a spare battery makes sense?
Good question. You could, but it would take extra effort as the battery is well integrated in the down tube. Making quick swapping a bit of a pain, especially while you’re out riding.
I already know it's still going to be extremely difficult to change gear ratio on that thing. It seems the PRIORITY ACE is the only belt drive bike that's gear changing friendly.
Please post the link for the handle bar basket. Thanks!
would have been great to seen a handle bar basket install. would have made your review stand out from all the others.
Yeah… you’re right for sure. Thanks for the feedback.
@@thegravelist you could still do it. I just purchased one of those bikes. I like it a lot and suits my intentions. However, the handle bars are not adjustable as I would like them to be. However, at the price point, that's a small gripe.
@@checkeredflagfilms totally agree about the bars! Adding the basket totally changed the functionality for me. Unfortunately, I’ve since off-loaded this bike so I can’t make a video about the bars. Pretty easy to install them though! Best of luck and have fun out there 🙌🏼🙌🏼
How much is this? Reminds me of 1up..
How much shock on your wrists?
You can feel the bumps if the road conditions are bumpy. But it's not that bad, the oversized grips and keeping the PSI around 45 on the tires is a huge help!
@@thegravelist thanks for the help!
This is a great bike and started me looking to others like it such as the Babymaker II, Ride 1 Up Roadster and V Volt Alpha and l decided on the Aventon Soltera for its greater payload capacity and throttle. While it has a chain drive, I can live with that.
I think you just sold me my first ebike. I live in Chicago which is very flat and I also plan to carry groceries along with commuting in general. Is the back compatible with a back rack ?
Right on Mark! This bike rips on flat surfaces. It’s pretty affordable (for an eBike) and the belt drive is so smooth. Especially for you in Chicago during those winter months 🤙🏼
@@thegravelist thanks for the response!
It’s 500w peak not 350 peak.
Would this fit 38C tires?
I don't think so... the 32 was cutting it a bit close. maybe a 35 if there's such a thing..
Good honest review.
Great review, love the look of this bike
Thanks! Really slick looking isn’t it?!
What's the range on this thing?
Varies depending on the hills in your area. But I got 24 miles with about 800ft of elevation and 30% battery left. That’s what my commute is to work. Had to charge at work to get back home.
i have the same bike, i was wondering if a can hack this bike to go faster then 22 mph
You should find out and let me know. That would be rad!
Have you though adding a extra battery?