You've just helped me a make the plunge - your stairs are exactly the same as mine in a narrow corridor - I was worried it would be impossible - but after this I can get my dream bike. Thank you chris. I live in the city and bike theft is everywhere so I was worried - but now I dont! thank you.
@@gkbyte the hook has a loop moulded in for a rope to pass through (they're designed for holding lobster pot/creel doors shut) so I just thread the strap through that, it may be a bit tight but it works.
The strap is excellent advice! I also tried turning the bike backward so the back tire goes up first and that was the key for me! No more worries about the movement of the front tire!!
Good advice about lifting but you'd have to keep a very careful eye on the handlebars. On the staircase in the video there seems to be very little clearance. I live in a building whose stair has become very shabby from people carting bicycles (and other items) up & down daily. Inevitably pedals, handlebars and sometimes rear mudguards collide with the walls. Then there's the problem of bikes being left on landings, where they are in the way and also blocking the building's only fire exit. Wherever there are lockable sheds, cellars etc I feel the best plan is to keep bikes downstairs.
Yes indeed, this is why I used this stairway to demonstrate, it's even tighter than where I lived before and the paintwork is better. The need to be able to manage the bike carefully was among the reasons I resorted to using a strap to take most of the weight. If a ground-floor option had been available, I would definitely have used it. This is a real barrier to cycling for many people.
I have the Jasion x hunter and that thing weighs 71 pounds. I’m currently having this issue getting it down. The stairs is no problem but getting it up the stairs sucks.
I really hope this helps me. I had a 60 lb bike that was heavy but I could still at least get it to and down my steps - For reference- I'm a short 50 year old woman that has allays had to do everything MYSELF... and as heavy or awkward as many situations have been - I've been able to. I'm not super strong, never weightlifted.... just the experience of NEVER having that 2nd person to assist which includes full size heavy furniture from 3 seater sofas to wide dressers, tvs wider than my arms can stretch.... I've just adapted... learned how to use my legs, back... head... whatever necessary as that "2nd person" but I got a new bike that's nearly 100 lbs and I managed to get it up almost all the way to my apartment. I finally got stuck and couldn't get any further at the last set of steps. I had my arms stretched up ahead of me as much as possible to squeeze the brakes cuz my 26 inch fat tires and gravity with the weight of the bike was just working against me. At this point, my bike has now just been sitting in my house. Every day I want to take it out and ride but I know I won't be able to get it back inside so I don't bother. My apt complex does have bike racks and I did purchase a cover, alarm and locks but there's not a single spot open for my bike to go into it. I'm devastated. I NEED to be able to get this bike up my steps. By myself. I'm gonna look into this but in your description you said yours was abt 50 lbs...I can lift that, no problem. My cats litter some is over 30 lbs that I need to lift every time I pour new litter or bring it home and up my steps. I NEED to be able to get 100 lbs up my steps. Does this strap alleviate any of the weight or just help with how you hold it?
@@Lisa-Lipz that's a heavy bike and the strap just helps distribute the weight a little better and allows a free hand at critical points; no change to the weight unfortunately! Do you have the option of getting some kind of ramp installed? There are things available but they are not cheap. I would be hesitant to try and would not recommend this method with such a heavy bike because it does attach you to the load and if it all goes wrong then you're in trouble: if you're just pushing/lifting it then at least you can escape . If you can reduce the weight by taking a battery off, perhaps a wheel, that might help. I'm sorry not to have an easy solution, best wishes.
@chris-terrell-liveactive I have heard that "walk mode" helps people a lot but I don't know if mine has that. I just took it out for the the 1st time (to attempt bringing it up w/o the battery) to see if that makes any difference- I hadn't done that the last time. I also just ordered a strap but saw a stair climbing cart on amazon that supports over 200 lbs... ONLY $50 and was thinking that might help significantly. I already ordered the darn strap so before I go ordering that stair climbing cart - u think if I strapped the bike on its side to it that that might help? I wanted to try walk mode buy so far I only notice manual and auto on my meter. I'm also not really sure how that would really make a difference...I still have to support that weight to prevent it going DOWNWARD
@@Lisa-Lipz wow, you've got a challenge there alright. Any kind of assistance sounds useful and I'm intrigued by the cart, could you post the link please? Carrying straps have many uses so I would say they're never wasted. Walk mode can definitely help if available and the brakes normally help going down. Best of luck.
@@chris-terrell-liveactive Also... thank you so much for the fast replies. I was able to cancel that strap order. Gonna either get this stairs climber ramp or make one w some wooden planks cuz this bike is really a lot for my 50 yr old self to get up. It really was a struggle to the point I got stuck at the last set of steps. Was saved by somebody who needed to get by me leaving lol ... not that was that one time. Pretty sure I'm gonna have a real hard time getting it up tonight. Unless I can diy a ramp or find one on Amazon cheap enough
Super helpful! I'm about to go pick up my first ebike, which is also a cargo bike and I'm quite worried about the dimensions and weight since I don't have a garage and usually have to carry my non-motorized bikes up and down stairs to my apartment in the heart of a city where bike theft is rampant
That sounds a heavy bike so take care with the weight and balance.. I would recommend taking some measurements and discussing the situation and options with the store staff. Thanks for your comments and very best wishes.
@@chris-terrell-liveactive Good news! I was surprised to learn that my new Tern Quick Haul D8 is barely longer than my regular road bikes and weighs approximately 60lbs/27kg unloaded, which is very doable for me. For now, no strap needed and I think I could even carry it down my basement stairs and store it there. That would not be possible if I'd gone with the Rad Power Radwagon 4, which I considered.
@@linguisticnessI wonder if this technique would work on cargo bike such as the radwagon. I got the Aventon cargo bike recently and looking for ways to bring it up to my condo
I like this "bike purse" method 😄 I've been hesitating on even a folding e-bike because most of the non-circus-looking ones weigh 50-70 lbs--not something I feel I can deal with hauling up stairs everyday after being exhausted from work and then a 10 mile ride home. With this method I think I can even reconsider a folding e-trike I've been eyeing. Thanks!
I would only do this with something I could basically lift and carry unaided without damaging my back etc, to make it easier. Some bikes are just too heavy and if you have health or fitness concerns , don't try it!! For a lot of situations a folding bike may be the only sensible option. Best wishes.
Hi again Chris! Could you (or anyone else who knows) point me to the type of hook and strap you're using *via Amazon?* I tried those links you have in the bottom of the very helpful description, and they all seem to be exclusive to the UK. I'm in a landlocked state on the other side of the pond. I did several searches so far and the keyword "creel hook" has only pulled up results that are nothing like what you have.
Hi, I will look again on amazon and for other suppliers in the USA, when I looked before I didn't find these on amazon but we'll see. I will post whatever I find here and update the video description. On the way to work just now so I may not manage it today. The tie-down straps you can get to secure stuff on the top of a car are basically what I use though and you can use these without a hook if you cinch it round the frame.. I may have a video clip of this which I'll post...
I've just posted this video which shows how you can hitch a strap onto the bike frame if you don't have a hook: ruclips.net/video/ORh2CGlSCrY/видео.html hope it helps!
Perfectly reasonable question, I bought the strap originally to tie a kayak onto the roof of the car, it's about 2.5m long (about 7 or 8ft) and comes with a metal buckle to adjust the length and grip the strap tight, I think I've put a link (may be an affiliate one) in the description of this or one of the other videos on this topic. You could also use a suitable length of decent nylon webbing and tie the ends securely. If you can't get the creel hooks, I'll put a post on the Community tab in the next few days about how you can get one from me, as I bought a few in stock. I hope this helps but ask if you need more information. Best wishes.
Looks fine but I am a 64 year old woman and not in great shape not sure this will work for me. I am looking for a metal foldable ramp to put on the stairs up to my floor (85 inches)....any suggestions. I live in QC Canada. Thanks.
Hi, yes this method is not for everybody and if in doubt you should definitely try a different approach. If you just have one set of stairs, as I guess from what you say, then a ramp of some kind sounds a good idea. It will also depend how steep the angle is, so a good non-slip coating or texture could be important, especially for going down and keeping control of the bike. It might be worth investigating a strong metal mesh, like some of the open grid walkways you see in industrial settings, as that may offer good grip and be relatively light. Hard to say more without seeing the situation but I hope that gives you something useful. Best wishes.
I'm looking online just now and this might be useful to know about, at least to start a search in your area (this is a UK company): www.theramppeople.co.uk/economy-channel-ramps I'll look at this more soon as I know some models of ebike are really too heavy for safe lifting. If you find this helpful it would be great to hear what solution you find so I can help others better. Thanks and best wishes.
I've just had a look for suppliers in Canada and specifically for bike ramps (that search often turns up jumping ramps for MTBs!!) here are some links.. hope this helps. www.accessramp.ca/ sunrisemedical.ca/homecare/ez-access/folding-ramps www.bcsiteservice.com/product/bike-ramp-for-staircases/
I just had a look for creel hook suppliers in Ireland, several came up . This one has the right kind for €0.65 each but they charge €15 even for inland shipping!! If you can't get to one of these fishing suppliers in person, let me know as I could send you one for less than that. cavanaghnetsltd.com/product/blue-pot-hook/
Had a 26kg electric fatbike and cause of this sittuation I had 2 injuries in my hip and spine. Couldn't work for over a week. I sold the ebike and got a 14kg MTB and it's much more managable.
That was really cool. I just got an ebike. I live in a the 3rd floor appartment(top floor. No elevator, or as you say lift). I just got it yesterday and haven't taken it out yet. I will be in a few hours. I was considering walking the bike up with one hand on the trottle and let the bike do the work. Have you tried this? How much does your bike weigh? Mine is 64 pounds.
Thanks for your comment, this bike weighs 23kg/51pounds with the battery and it is a slightly older bike that I borrowed for this trial. For any bike I would say that people should assess for themselves whether they can safely lift and carry it before trying it on a stairway. I considered trying to use the motor to drive it up and this may work well on a shallow stairway, but I would want to be sure i could keep it under control on the way down too, using just the brakes. These stairs were too narrow and steep for that plus I didn't want to mess up the carpet as I rent the place. My thoughts behind this were to see if it was feasible in a tight situation like this one, it is but if I could drive the bike up and down then that would be much easier. Enjoy your new bike and I would be interested to know what solution you find for your situation, safe journeys and best wishes.
@@chris-terrell-liveactive . I have since tried walking the bike up with the throttle. No. It doesn't work. My 500 watt direct drive motor doesn't have enough tork to go up even without me on it. I am going to try your way with the strap and hook/bungee cord front tire, but Im also going to remove the battery and put it in my backpack. I got it up to my 3rd floor apartment without doing any of that and it was one hell of an awkward workout. Too much. But anyways. I love my ebike. First time riding one and it was a blast. Cheers.
@@E-BikingAdventures thank you for that feedback, very helpful to hear. I hope this works out for you without feeling like too much of a workout! Removing the battery is definitely a sound move, I tried it but left it in for this test. They are nice to ride and are something I'll consider buying in future. Best wishes and safe journeys..and lifting of course!
@@chris-terrell-liveactive . The strap and bungy cord is an absolute must for my heavy ebike and living on the 3rd floor. Im so glad I came across your video.
Wow, I would not personally try lifting that . I would explore other options either for storage or installing a stairway ramp/trough.. or a different bike design in this situation. Of course it all depends on your circumstances. Best wishes.
Yes indeed! I haven't had to do that and, as I don't have an SUV , can't rush out and risk my back trying but it's a good question. I do have to get sea kayaks and occasionally a canoe onto the car (roof about my shoulder height) and have seen wealthier friends using sliding ramp racks or other clever solutions now available. I'm guessing there may be similar options available for heavy bikes. Likely expensive though. Good point, thanks for the comment, something I'll investigate. How do you deal with that just now? Best wishes.
Hi Joe, it's basically a webbing strap, same as the tie down straps you can get to hold stuff on the roof of a car, this is the link I have on the earlier video description (as an Amazon Associate I may get a small commission on qualifying sales through this link) amzn.to/3UzbTwJ .. it's in the "lift a bike" description but I'll update this one tomorrow. The hooks I use seem hard to get in USA, as I mention in the description, but you can just hitch the strap onto the same part of the frame. I'm editing a short video to show this which i hope to upload over the weekend.
In UK these can be bought from commercial fishing suppliers - Creel hooks, for securing lobster pot doors. I'm looking for similar in USA but there they use a different setup. The nearest thing I've found so far has been these, which may work on the thinner parts of a bike frame: amzn.to/3fk3Api OR you can just hitch the strap around the frame, without a hook at all... I'll post a video on this soon. Hope this helps.
You've just helped me a make the plunge - your stairs are exactly the same as mine in a narrow corridor - I was worried it would be impossible - but after this I can get my dream bike. Thank you chris. I live in the city and bike theft is everywhere so I was worried - but now I dont! thank you.
Thank you and best wishes.
Really liked this video. Clear instructions, good presentation and loved the summary.
Excellent idea... I only have six steps to go up, so this is excellent. Many thanks.
thank you so much for the video! can you explain how you tie the hook to the strap?
@@gkbyte the hook has a loop moulded in for a rope to pass through (they're designed for holding lobster pot/creel doors shut) so I just thread the strap through that, it may be a bit tight but it works.
I'm itching to give your method a go! Excellent video!!
The strap is excellent advice! I also tried turning the bike backward so the back tire goes up first and that was the key for me! No more worries about the movement of the front tire!!
That's great, happy to hear it's helpful for you. Safe journeys and happy cycling!
Good advice about lifting but you'd have to keep a very careful eye on the handlebars. On the staircase in the video there seems to be very little clearance. I live in a building whose stair has become very shabby from people carting bicycles (and other items) up & down daily. Inevitably pedals, handlebars and sometimes rear mudguards collide with the walls. Then there's the problem of bikes being left on landings, where they are in the way and also blocking the building's only fire exit. Wherever there are lockable sheds, cellars etc I feel the best plan is to keep bikes downstairs.
Yes indeed, this is why I used this stairway to demonstrate, it's even tighter than where I lived before and the paintwork is better. The need to be able to manage the bike carefully was among the reasons I resorted to using a strap to take most of the weight. If a ground-floor option had been available, I would definitely have used it. This is a real barrier to cycling for many people.
Would be easy enough to carry a strap to keep the handlebars from knocking me out.😅
Thanks for the video advice, appreciate it!
thank you Chris!
Your video was very htelpful. Thanks!
I have the Jasion x hunter and that thing weighs 71 pounds. I’m currently having this issue getting it down. The stairs is no problem but getting it up the stairs sucks.
I really hope this helps me. I had a 60 lb bike that was heavy but I could still at least get it to and down my steps - For reference- I'm a short 50 year old woman that has allays had to do everything MYSELF... and as heavy or awkward as many situations have been - I've been able to. I'm not super strong, never weightlifted.... just the experience of NEVER having that 2nd person to assist which includes full size heavy furniture from 3 seater sofas to wide dressers, tvs wider than my arms can stretch.... I've just adapted... learned how to use my legs, back... head... whatever necessary as that "2nd person" but I got a new bike that's nearly 100 lbs and I managed to get it up almost all the way to my apartment. I finally got stuck and couldn't get any further at the last set of steps. I had my arms stretched up ahead of me as much as possible to squeeze the brakes cuz my 26 inch fat tires and gravity with the weight of the bike was just working against me. At this point, my bike has now just been sitting in my house. Every day I want to take it out and ride but I know I won't be able to get it back inside so I don't bother. My apt complex does have bike racks and I did purchase a cover, alarm and locks but there's not a single spot open for my bike to go into it. I'm devastated. I NEED to be able to get this bike up my steps. By myself. I'm gonna look into this but in your description you said yours was abt 50 lbs...I can lift that, no problem. My cats litter some is over 30 lbs that I need to lift every time I pour new litter or bring it home and up my steps. I NEED to be able to get 100 lbs up my steps. Does this strap alleviate any of the weight or just help with how you hold it?
@@Lisa-Lipz that's a heavy bike and the strap just helps distribute the weight a little better and allows a free hand at critical points; no change to the weight unfortunately! Do you have the option of getting some kind of ramp installed? There are things available but they are not cheap. I would be hesitant to try and would not recommend this method with such a heavy bike because it does attach you to the load and if it all goes wrong then you're in trouble: if you're just pushing/lifting it then at least you can escape . If you can reduce the weight by taking a battery off, perhaps a wheel, that might help. I'm sorry not to have an easy solution, best wishes.
@chris-terrell-liveactive I have heard that "walk mode" helps people a lot but I don't know if mine has that. I just took it out for the the 1st time (to attempt bringing it up w/o the battery) to see if that makes any difference- I hadn't done that the last time. I also just ordered a strap but saw a stair climbing cart on amazon that supports over 200 lbs... ONLY $50 and was thinking that might help significantly. I already ordered the darn strap so before I go ordering that stair climbing cart - u think if I strapped the bike on its side to it that that might help? I wanted to try walk mode buy so far I only notice manual and auto on my meter. I'm also not really sure how that would really make a difference...I still have to support that weight to prevent it going DOWNWARD
Pt 2 - this bike is a real challenge. It's the one meant for at least 38.5 leg inches... mine is 30 lol AND it's a step OVER....lol
@@Lisa-Lipz wow, you've got a challenge there alright. Any kind of assistance sounds useful and I'm intrigued by the cart, could you post the link please? Carrying straps have many uses so I would say they're never wasted. Walk mode can definitely help if available and the brakes normally help going down. Best of luck.
@@chris-terrell-liveactive Also... thank you so much for the fast replies. I was able to cancel that strap order. Gonna either get this stairs climber ramp or make one w some wooden planks cuz this bike is really a lot for my 50 yr old self to get up. It really was a struggle to the point I got stuck at the last set of steps. Was saved by somebody who needed to get by me leaving lol ... not that was that one time. Pretty sure I'm gonna have a real hard time getting it up tonight. Unless I can diy a ramp or find one on Amazon cheap enough
Genius idea. Thanks
Super helpful! I'm about to go pick up my first ebike, which is also a cargo bike and I'm quite worried about the dimensions and weight since I don't have a garage and usually have to carry my non-motorized bikes up and down stairs to my apartment in the heart of a city where bike theft is rampant
That sounds a heavy bike so take care with the weight and balance.. I would recommend taking some measurements and discussing the situation and options with the store staff. Thanks for your comments and very best wishes.
@@chris-terrell-liveactive Good news! I was surprised to learn that my new Tern Quick Haul D8 is barely longer than my regular road bikes and weighs approximately 60lbs/27kg unloaded, which is very doable for me. For now, no strap needed and I think I could even carry it down my basement stairs and store it there. That would not be possible if I'd gone with the Rad Power Radwagon 4, which I considered.
@@linguisticnessI wonder if this technique would work on cargo bike such as the radwagon. I got the Aventon cargo bike recently and looking for ways to bring it up to my condo
Thanks for the tips!
Bravo,thanks
I like this "bike purse" method 😄 I've been hesitating on even a folding e-bike because most of the non-circus-looking ones weigh 50-70 lbs--not something I feel I can deal with hauling up stairs everyday after being exhausted from work and then a 10 mile ride home. With this method I think I can even reconsider a folding e-trike I've been eyeing. Thanks!
Did you end up getting the etrike? Do you have any videos showing it?
Thanks for the idea! Gunna use my yoga strap to help assist me
Great tips, Thank you
i wonder how effective with would be on a surron (100-120 lbs) lol i live on the 2nd floor but man dont i want one of those badly
I would only do this with something I could basically lift and carry unaided without damaging my back etc, to make it easier. Some bikes are just too heavy and if you have health or fitness concerns , don't try it!! For a lot of situations a folding bike may be the only sensible option. Best wishes.
Very helpful thank u 🙏
@@sandes7624 you're welcome, thanks and best wishes.
Hi again Chris! Could you (or anyone else who knows) point me to the type of hook and strap you're using *via Amazon?* I tried those links you have in the bottom of the very helpful description, and they all seem to be exclusive to the UK. I'm in a landlocked state on the other side of the pond. I did several searches so far and the keyword "creel hook" has only pulled up results that are nothing like what you have.
Hi, I will look again on amazon and for other suppliers in the USA, when I looked before I didn't find these on amazon but we'll see. I will post whatever I find here and update the video description. On the way to work just now so I may not manage it today. The tie-down straps you can get to secure stuff on the top of a car are basically what I use though and you can use these without a hook if you cinch it round the frame.. I may have a video clip of this which I'll post...
I've just posted this video which shows how you can hitch a strap onto the bike frame if you don't have a hook: ruclips.net/video/ORh2CGlSCrY/видео.html hope it helps!
Thanks for the tips, what weight is the e bike is the video
Hi, it's about 23kg/51lb, in the description too, along with some more info. Best wishes.
Thanks! so helpful :)
You're welcome, I hope it's a good method for you.
uh, I know this is going to sound dumb, but can you show how you made the strap?
Perfectly reasonable question, I bought the strap originally to tie a kayak onto the roof of the car, it's about 2.5m long (about 7 or 8ft) and comes with a metal buckle to adjust the length and grip the strap tight, I think I've put a link (may be an affiliate one) in the description of this or one of the other videos on this topic. You could also use a suitable length of decent nylon webbing and tie the ends securely. If you can't get the creel hooks, I'll put a post on the Community tab in the next few days about how you can get one from me, as I bought a few in stock. I hope this helps but ask if you need more information. Best wishes.
Looks fine but I am a 64 year old woman and not in great shape not sure this will work for me. I am looking for a metal foldable ramp to put on the stairs up to my floor (85 inches)....any suggestions. I live in QC Canada. Thanks.
Hi, yes this method is not for everybody and if in doubt you should definitely try a different approach. If you just have one set of stairs, as I guess from what you say, then a ramp of some kind sounds a good idea. It will also depend how steep the angle is, so a good non-slip coating or texture could be important, especially for going down and keeping control of the bike. It might be worth investigating a strong metal mesh, like some of the open grid walkways you see in industrial settings, as that may offer good grip and be relatively light. Hard to say more without seeing the situation but I hope that gives you something useful. Best wishes.
I'm looking online just now and this might be useful to know about, at least to start a search in your area (this is a UK company): www.theramppeople.co.uk/economy-channel-ramps I'll look at this more soon as I know some models of ebike are really too heavy for safe lifting. If you find this helpful it would be great to hear what solution you find so I can help others better. Thanks and best wishes.
Try also www.milossystems.com/products/ramps/telescopic-folding-ramps they have contact numbers in USA, EU, etc: USA +1 800 411 0065
I've just had a look for suppliers in Canada and specifically for bike ramps (that search often turns up jumping ramps for MTBs!!) here are some links.. hope this helps.
www.accessramp.ca/
sunrisemedical.ca/homecare/ez-access/folding-ramps
www.bcsiteservice.com/product/bike-ramp-for-staircases/
Sadly the shipping cost 4 times of the price of the hook shipped to Ireland
Can you give me a bit more detail? If it's the creel hooks you're after and you're in Ireland, I have a small stock of them.
I just had a look for creel hook suppliers in Ireland, several came up . This one has the right kind for €0.65 each but they charge €15 even for inland shipping!! If you can't get to one of these fishing suppliers in person, let me know as I could send you one for less than that. cavanaghnetsltd.com/product/blue-pot-hook/
@@chris-terrell-liveactive how can I get from you then?the link you send to me shipping is €15 but the hook is €0.65 😅
Had a 26kg electric fatbike and cause of this sittuation I had 2 injuries in my hip and spine. Couldn't work for over a week.
I sold the ebike and got a 14kg MTB and it's much more managable.
I hope you've recovered from that. The weight of a lot of electric bikes is a big reason I don't want to buy one just now.
That was really cool. I just got an ebike. I live in a the 3rd floor appartment(top floor. No elevator, or as you say lift). I just got it yesterday and haven't taken it out yet. I will be in a few hours. I was considering walking the bike up with one hand on the trottle and let the bike do the work. Have you tried this? How much does your bike weigh? Mine is 64 pounds.
Thanks for your comment, this bike weighs 23kg/51pounds with the battery and it is a slightly older bike that I borrowed for this trial. For any bike I would say that people should assess for themselves whether they can safely lift and carry it before trying it on a stairway. I considered trying to use the motor to drive it up and this may work well on a shallow stairway, but I would want to be sure i could keep it under control on the way down too, using just the brakes. These stairs were too narrow and steep for that plus I didn't want to mess up the carpet as I rent the place. My thoughts behind this were to see if it was feasible in a tight situation like this one, it is but if I could drive the bike up and down then that would be much easier. Enjoy your new bike and I would be interested to know what solution you find for your situation, safe journeys and best wishes.
@@chris-terrell-liveactive . I have since tried walking the bike up with the throttle. No. It doesn't work. My 500 watt direct drive motor doesn't have enough tork to go up even without me on it. I am going to try your way with the strap and hook/bungee cord front tire, but Im also going to remove the battery and put it in my backpack. I got it up to my 3rd floor apartment without doing any of that and it was one hell of an awkward workout. Too much. But anyways. I love my ebike. First time riding one and it was a blast. Cheers.
@@E-BikingAdventures thank you for that feedback, very helpful to hear. I hope this works out for you without feeling like too much of a workout! Removing the battery is definitely a sound move, I tried it but left it in for this test. They are nice to ride and are something I'll consider buying in future. Best wishes and safe journeys..and lifting of course!
@@chris-terrell-liveactive . The strap and bungy cord is an absolute must for my heavy ebike and living on the 3rd floor. Im so glad I came across your video.
The bike I'm planning on getting weight is 130ibs
Wow, I would not personally try lifting that . I would explore other options either for storage or installing a stairway ramp/trough.. or a different bike design in this situation. Of course it all depends on your circumstances. Best wishes.
You just safe my life and my bike.
Genius
I’m going to try this with a 3 wheel scooter. It’s a pain 😮
Best wishes, I haven't tried to carry anything like that.
I live on the 4th floor 😢
Carrying it up the stairs is easy. Try getting in on a roof rack. On an SUV...
Yes indeed! I haven't had to do that and, as I don't have an SUV , can't rush out and risk my back trying but it's a good question. I do have to get sea kayaks and occasionally a canoe onto the car (roof about my shoulder height) and have seen wealthier friends using sliding ramp racks or other clever solutions now available. I'm guessing there may be similar options available for heavy bikes. Likely expensive though. Good point, thanks for the comment, something I'll investigate. How do you deal with that just now? Best wishes.
My is 75 pounds.
Hi Chris, is this device that you used to carry your ebike available in the USA?
Hi Joe, it's basically a webbing strap, same as the tie down straps you can get to hold stuff on the roof of a car, this is the link I have on the earlier video description (as an Amazon Associate I may get a small commission on qualifying sales through this link) amzn.to/3UzbTwJ .. it's in the "lift a bike" description but I'll update this one tomorrow. The hooks I use seem hard to get in USA, as I mention in the description, but you can just hitch the strap onto the same part of the frame. I'm editing a short video to show this which i hope to upload over the weekend.
where did you get the hook, my nigga?
The links to where you can get the hook are in description of the video. He says you can get it from any commercial fishing suppliers near you.
In UK these can be bought from commercial fishing suppliers - Creel hooks, for securing lobster pot doors. I'm looking for similar in USA but there they use a different setup. The nearest thing I've found so far has been these, which may work on the thinner parts of a bike frame: amzn.to/3fk3Api OR you can just hitch the strap around the frame, without a hook at all... I'll post a video on this soon. Hope this helps.
Genius