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Just picked up one at the newer price of $1388. Haven't ridden in 20 years. looking forward to riding again.

I've heard that one of the big ways they're able to sell these bikes for so little is that they just buy rights for pennies on the dollar to old designs from big names that they've stopped making for long enough they're not worried about losing sales of newer stuff. So they don't spend anything on R&D and are using proven designs that are probably 3-5 years behind the most current trends but being built by the same folks that built them for whatever big-name brand they originally built them for. I really appreciate the video, feedback from folks that have lived with one of these bikes for a while is scarce.

Straight to the point, thank you that was also very clear. Too many other did not say it so simply

😊 The problem is he didn't compare this geometry to the so called "modern" geometry And why or why not it may matters

What brand is that You're using?

That’s not how sealant works.

I bought one 2 years ago and it has been awesome. Not sure what people consider a better frame, this thing is tight, agile, very responsive, and very precise. Motobecane has been around for 50 years. The 1501 rims and the 240 hubs are great. Just 8 months ago I bought the CF version. It has the Lyrik 160 fork, and the large weighed 27.4 pounds out of the box. With my tool bag and modifications it now weighs 28.5. It's more slack at 65 degrees and handles down hill knarl really well. I've wiped out both bikes at least a dozen times combined, yes, I'm very reckless, and both are bullet proof. Bent brakes, derailleur, and scratches and dings all over the bikes. They've handled it all. The bike for buck is the best deal I've seen.

Thanks for the ride! I was on the edge seat. Great job!!!

Dude, I live in chandler, az. I’m looking for some dirt jumps in the phoenix area or here around Chandler. Anywhere!?! Please help. This spot looks dope. I ride a dirt jumper or a 20”bmx.

Its hilarious how bad the pedals are on every bike you get from bikes direct. You buy a $1k bike from them, and you get 2.5" kids bear trap pedals. I mean come on. The same pedals you get with this bike are the same pedals you get with the Gravity FSX 1.0.

NEVER STANS!!!! NEVER EVER!! Only SLIME and it rinses with water, leaves no snot. And slime seals just as good.

Foreskin inspection day

Had a friend who rode a Motobecane fat bike. Frame broke after two seasons. Live and ride the trails of the high Rockies in Colorado. 👍

Yeah it’s a mess. I ended up replacing my 5 year old Specialized tires because it was so bad.

What brand is that?

This is not cool, an opposite of what u said this makes harder for the sealent to fix a puncture.

what brand

Still waiting on that ride review video lol

Peddle bashing trail. Good job.

BB height can only be estimated as it will vary with any specific tires/rims combinations.

I tried to dry slime but it didn’t harden

where is this

How much does it weigh?

Have you made new videos bro?

this is stupid

No

That is not how sealant works. If something punctures your tire you can bet it'll picture your "inner liner". The point is that the sealant creates a plug in the puncture and stops it from leaking air.

I got the HAL 5.5 recon, goes for $1799. this is an awesome bike. my first fs bike, so not much to compare against. this MFer FLOATS THOUGH

What sealant is it?

Forbidden cheese

this place is underrated in my opinion. lots of good stuff to play on including a nice little jump park by the canal

Great review! Been looking at this bike and I’m in between sizes and I was wondering if anyone else is in my situation and you Summed it up for me thank you!

Are E-Bikes ( Class 2 ) allowed on the trail? Thanks

How much does it weight?

They don't shave corners. They bring partially-assembled bikes direct from factories in Taiwan and China in containers to a warehouse in Texas and then ship them direct to customers. They do very little advertising, don't have the overhead of a normal retail bike shop or even online bike shop, and just ship direct to customers. That's how they do it. There's no secret here - they just cut out the normal overhead, sacrifice a little margin in return for volume, and can't trade on brand cachet. The bikes are not cutting edge, but just fine.

Great review, thanks for the follow up it helps to know a bike is lasting. After a couple years, how do you feel about the build of the frame? Does the frame have the quality to be built on over the next 10 years? I'm not a jumper, but will do drops, heavy root/rocks, and my extra weight punishes a suspension. I don't need a name brand, just a frame that performs well, will last, and be a ton of fun to ride. Thx

Its a maxxiss umbilical cord🤣🤣🤣

Satisfying

I want to like this bike, but I can't get over the geo. It has a short wheel base, short reach & steep head angle .

The last time I rode there was like 80lbs ago or or early 2000s! LOL. I recently picked up a Intense ACV and can wait to get back into MTB riding again and drop some weight. great video!

it look like the clear packaging tape when you rip it and the carboard go with it

Where is this located?

Quick update. Been riding this bike for about a year. This is a great solid bike. Other than new pedals and a conversion to tubeless I am riding it just as it came out of the box. If you want a true e-bike MTB with electric pedal assist (no throttle) and not break the bank, this bike is well worth considering. You will be hard pressed to find a better deal.

You need to turn off the music so we can hear the bike working and you guys talking out the plan of the trail.

How long was it in there? Just setup tubeless tires for the first time the other day so is still new to me.

7:10 Is it possible that the manufacturers like to measure height from the center of the BB while you are measuring from the bottom of the BB? I would think they would do this to produce better sounding numbers. That's my first thought. The other thoughts are different tires and maybe differing suspension settings to explain the "estimated" part. So if you're measuring around 320 on most regular MTBs vs slightly over 300 for the eMTB, I think that's fine. Hardcore MTB "purists" aren't purchasing an ebike so for the rest of us non-hardcore, that 20mm will never be noticed. I'm 51 now and definitely don't ride like I used to when I was 22. Another note, I've been living in Phoenix since 1989 (when I was 18) and I only know MTB riding here, so the pedal-strike issue is simply something I've always had to contend with. I know nothing else. Interesting thoughts that you have on it. Some things I hadn't thought of. I also didn't even know it was called "stutter step", but it makes sense.

I just randomly found this shout out. Thanks! I'm not a semi pro rider, just a lifetime mountain biker 👍

Can you tell us what size the bike is? I think that makes a slight diff in weight?

Do you know what Sealer that is?

when did you order ? was it a 'preorder' or 'available now' ? and when did you actually get it if you dont mind me asking ? im trying to order from bikesdirect as well, trying to gauge the timeline from your experience..