Hi. I am 70 years old.. and I have owned a Magnum Nomad for several months now. I like the step through and the handlebars. i.e. I like the crossover idea. When I bought the bike the dealer threw in a knobby tire upgrade. The bike was a brand new model and there was not even a manual out yet and nobody knew much about it including the dealers. I soon found that if I was riding on a trail and the hill got too steep the motor would quit and I would come toppling back down the hill, Scratching myself and the bike up. This happened numerous times so I took it back to the dealer.. The dealer had no idea and had to do a lot of research. Come to find out the motor has a safety shut off when it is generating too much power or starts to overheat. This is good for the motor but insafe for the rider as I crashed several times because of this feature. Finally after communicating several times with the manufacturer I was told that only happens when the throttle is in use. So so I started experimenting and going up steep trail hills without touching the throttle at all and I think that is probably correct, however the gearing is too high to manage these hills without the use of the throttle. After going back-and-forth with the manufacturer and the dealer, the dealer recommended a fairly simple upgrade of putting a different set of sprockets on the rear. Instead of 1st gear being a 28 tooth the new set of sprockets, which is still 7 gears, would have a larger sprocket which would mean better climb ability. So I will be doing this in a couple of weeks and hopefully this will fix the only problem I have with this bike. I am talking about fairly easy trails, not even intermediate trails. Thanks Jim Jimjordan@q.com
Hi Henri! I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed it, and I appreciate your comment. More cool stuff is in the works, Bosch Smart system bike, a Bianchi, Cannondale, and Moustache! Hope you're having a great week :D
I have a Nomad.. i like it, its mostly for paved paths/roads. But I’ve taken it off-road. 19.2AH battery i get on average 35-40 miles/charge with pedal assist. Pretty comfortable for taller people like myself at 6’4”. Magnum bikes a bit pricey, but a quality built, sturdy bike. 👍 Only thing I have done is a mirror (must have) and i changed the seat ($24.00 at walmart) storage bag on the rack. 👍
Like Tesla with their charging stations, imagine eBikes having the same infrastructure in the later future. Yes, it's a niche market for now, but who knows down the road.
That would be cool, even just regular plugs at bike racks… maybe covered bike pens that have solar panels on the roofs and security cameras to help protect the bikes :)
EVs need charging stations because people drive their cars across the country, or they don’t have charging where they regularly park. I’m guessing that the number of people who would use a charging station for an ebike would be a negligible number. Even if you need to park your bike outside or in a garage, the removable battery allows you to charge it in your own home, unless you don’t have electricity where you live.
@@rzu7120 At this point you would be correct because it would be a niche market. But, as more cities adopt a greener solution, there could potentially be profit to be made to have bike hub stations that can secure your bike and have it charged/ready to go. That could be well into the future as electricity prices may go up. Maybe not now but in future it may happen. As the battery tech improves, demand for high efficiency solar will keep rising and Charge point stations can certainly branch out to the ebike industry. You're just thinking in present terms.
@@brett19890 I agree that there could be a need for bike protection (from theft, damage, and even weather exposure) as well as charging top off. If it was widespread and successful enough, more ebikes like the Specialized SL (super light) products could come to market with limited range and people could choose them knowing they could still get around. I'm a big fan of lightweight ebikes, and batteries tend to be the most expensive and heaviest part of the bike.
Great review. You alway provide a very detailed review which is greatly appreciated. This Fat Tire ebike looks similar to the ET Cycle T1000 which I’m interested in purchasing. Are you familiar with this ebike? If so, is it good quality based on similar ebike’s around the same price point at $2,399 Cdn?
Interesting, I think the price of this Magnum Nomad is $2,399 USD for the standard battery. So the price is not in CAD. I have heard of ET Cycle, but never tested them. Thanks for the heads up!
Thanks for the response. Hopefully at some point your able to review the ET Cycle T1000 if it interests you. There’s not many reviews that I could find. Seems to have decent components, 48 volt / 21ah battery, and front and rear storage racks with a price of $2,399 CAD. Only problem is, there’s not a lot of reviews.
ET Cycle is part of NCM both now pretty well established in Australia and New Zealand and other parts of the world, NCM is the baby of LeonCycle company, they make the Moscows, Aspens and Milano bikes, Moscow Plus is the same as the Magnum Peak, so not surprised this Nomad is very similar to the ET Cycle T720 and T1000 same DNA but they have DasKit motors. All great bikes and excellent bang for your buck. Leon is now based in NZ by the way 😊
Yeah, I think they consciously chose the smoother tires for this model with the adjustable stem and mid-step design. Most competing fat bikes do have the knobby tires that you're mentioning (and I think they are easier to find as replacements if you want this bike but with aggressive tires).
No-name tires would send me in search of some proper 26"x 4.0 tires right away. How is the tire market for bicycle tires in that size these days? Sounds like about the size of a 1930 Indian or Harley Davidson motorcycle.
See my reply above.. I will be changing Rear cassettes on mine soon. It will still be only 7 gears but the lower gears will be larger sprockets with more teeth, making those climbs easier. The hi gear, 7th gear, will remain the same size. I am anxious to try this out. As is the Magnum Nomad is not low enough geared for my riding style, even at 70 years old. But then I am not a very tame 70 yr old. 🤣
Pretty good summary of the trade-offs with this ebike. Here's a full list of the "cons" that I noticed during my study and tests: electricbikereview.com/magnum/nomad/ just scroll down towards the bottom ;)
Hi. I am 70 years old.. and I have owned a Magnum Nomad for several months now. I like the step through and the handlebars. i.e. I like the crossover idea. When I bought the bike the dealer threw in a knobby tire upgrade. The bike was a brand new model and there was not even a manual out yet and nobody knew much about it including the dealers. I soon found that if I was riding on a trail and the hill got too steep the motor would quit and I would come toppling back down the hill, Scratching myself and the bike up. This happened numerous times so I took it back to the dealer.. The dealer had no idea and had to do a lot of research. Come to find out the motor has a safety shut off when it is generating too much power or starts to overheat. This is good for the motor but insafe for the rider as I crashed several times because of this feature. Finally after communicating several times with the manufacturer I was told that only happens when the throttle is in use. So so I started experimenting and going up steep trail hills without touching the throttle at all and I think that is probably correct, however the gearing is too high to manage these hills without the use of the throttle. After going back-and-forth with the manufacturer and the dealer, the dealer recommended a fairly simple upgrade of putting a different set of sprockets on the rear. Instead of 1st gear being a 28 tooth the new set of sprockets, which is still 7 gears, would have a larger sprocket which would mean better climb ability. So I will be doing this in a couple of weeks and hopefully this will fix the only problem I have with this bike. I am talking about fairly easy trails, not even intermediate trails.
Thanks
Jim
Jimjordan@q.com
I think my Ariel Rider Kepler does really well on hills. Kepler is a mid step like this bike. Might be even a bit bigger however.
You get a very thorough review here. I always return to this channel to cross check the review of others. No comparison. Thanks.
Excellent review, very addictive to watch your channel!
Hi Henri! I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed it, and I appreciate your comment. More cool stuff is in the works, Bosch Smart system bike, a Bianchi, Cannondale, and Moustache! Hope you're having a great week :D
I have a Nomad.. i like it, its mostly for paved paths/roads. But I’ve taken it off-road. 19.2AH battery i get on average 35-40 miles/charge with pedal assist. Pretty comfortable for taller people like myself at 6’4”. Magnum bikes a bit pricey, but a quality built, sturdy bike. 👍 Only thing I have done is a mirror (must have) and i changed the seat ($24.00 at walmart) storage bag on the rack. 👍
Great feedback, thanks for sharing your experience with the bike Swindy!
I made the same alterations.
Like Tesla with their charging stations, imagine eBikes having the same infrastructure in the later future. Yes, it's a niche market for now, but who knows down the road.
That would be cool, even just regular plugs at bike racks… maybe covered bike pens that have solar panels on the roofs and security cameras to help protect the bikes :)
EVs need charging stations because people drive their cars across the country, or they don’t have charging where they regularly park. I’m guessing that the number of people who would use a charging station for an ebike would be a negligible number. Even if you need to park your bike outside or in a garage, the removable battery allows you to charge it in your own home, unless you don’t have electricity where you live.
@@rzu7120 At this point you would be correct because it would be a niche market. But, as more cities adopt a greener solution, there could potentially be profit to be made to have bike hub stations that can secure your bike and have it charged/ready to go. That could be well into the future as electricity prices may go up. Maybe not now but in future it may happen. As the battery tech improves, demand for high efficiency solar will keep rising and Charge point stations can certainly branch out to the ebike industry. You're just thinking in present terms.
@@brett19890 I agree that there could be a need for bike protection (from theft, damage, and even weather exposure) as well as charging top off. If it was widespread and successful enough, more ebikes like the Specialized SL (super light) products could come to market with limited range and people could choose them knowing they could still get around. I'm a big fan of lightweight ebikes, and batteries tend to be the most expensive and heaviest part of the bike.
Great review. You alway provide a very detailed review which is greatly appreciated. This Fat Tire ebike looks similar to the ET Cycle T1000 which I’m interested in purchasing. Are you familiar with this ebike? If so, is it good quality based on similar ebike’s around the same price point at $2,399 Cdn?
Interesting, I think the price of this Magnum Nomad is $2,399 USD for the standard battery. So the price is not in CAD. I have heard of ET Cycle, but never tested them. Thanks for the heads up!
Thanks for the response. Hopefully at some point your able to review the ET Cycle T1000 if it interests you. There’s not many reviews that I could find. Seems to have decent components, 48 volt / 21ah battery, and front and rear storage racks with a price of $2,399 CAD. Only problem is, there’s not a lot of reviews.
ET Cycle is part of NCM both now pretty well established in Australia and New Zealand and other parts of the world, NCM is the baby of LeonCycle company, they make the Moscows, Aspens and Milano bikes, Moscow Plus is the same as the Magnum Peak, so not surprised this Nomad is very similar to the ET Cycle T720 and T1000 same DNA but they have DasKit motors. All great bikes and excellent bang for your buck. Leon is now based in NZ by the way 😊
Thanks for the information, Robert👍
nice bike...small quibble: needs tires with some "knobbies" for better traction on sand and trail riding
Yeah, I think they consciously chose the smoother tires for this model with the adjustable stem and mid-step design. Most competing fat bikes do have the knobby tires that you're mentioning (and I think they are easier to find as replacements if you want this bike but with aggressive tires).
When I bought mine from the dealer he threw in an upgrade of knobby tires. So they are certainly available.
No-name tires would send me in search of some proper 26"x 4.0 tires right away. How is the tire market for bicycle tires in that size these days? Sounds like about the size of a 1930 Indian or Harley Davidson motorcycle.
I would die on hills with only a 28 tooth low gear.
See my reply above.. I will be changing Rear cassettes on mine soon. It will still be only 7 gears but the lower gears will be larger sprockets with more teeth, making those climbs easier. The hi gear, 7th gear, will remain the same size. I am anxious to try this out. As is the Magnum Nomad is not low enough geared for my riding style, even at 70 years old. But then I am not a very tame 70 yr old.
🤣
Chain noise irritating. Kickstand awful. Far too heavy. Messy cable setup.
Pretty good summary of the trade-offs with this ebike. Here's a full list of the "cons" that I noticed during my study and tests: electricbikereview.com/magnum/nomad/ just scroll down towards the bottom ;)
I like this style of kick stand since I am left handed, but I notice it does high center on rocks while riding Rocky trails.
Don’t like that chain slap. No excuses for not fixing it.
Sad bike 😂😂😂😂