Excellent video and thank you for sharing! I just picked up the Mokwheel Obsidian and while I only, so far, drive on sidewalks and to a lesser extent the bike lane the rear shock is a must have especially if you're an older driver with any back issues. I'm 60 and haven't been on a bike for over 40 years. Now I'm addicted 😊 My only complaint is the handlebars that I wish were a little bit more adjustable for a more upright riding position. I ended up with a slight case of carpal tunnel in my right hand so hopefully the adjustments to the seat height and the grips being twisted a little bit more upwards will solve the problem. Obviously I ride with gloves so I was a little surprised to have the bikers palsy. Worst case, I'll buy a different set of handlebars. That is if something is available.
Just have to say once again how much I appreciate how through, and how well planned out, your reviews are Cap'n, especially when it comes to ebikes. We have an older Emmo currently, but I'm interested in making the jump soon to something more like this, so your reviews are fantastic in both building my knowledge and giving me info to make the best decision. Great job as always!
Hi, I just viewed your video. I got the same bike last month and I live in Colorado with lots of hills (steep). I noticed you did not go up on steep hills. I have tested here and it did not do well on steep hill even with PAS 5 and gear #1. I have two other ebikes Himiway and BeeCool both did well on steep hills. I did contact the company in CA and they could not help me with that issue. However other than the steep hills, it works great. Also, Mokwheel Basalt ST is a Torque sensor (not Cadence sensor). So I am selling my Mokwheel which has only 49 miles on it. Since 2021 I have rode over 5,000 miles.
Received my Basalt about 3 weeks ago. Even though the weather is still winter here in Idaho I have over 100 miles on it. Lots of fun and great exercise 😊. I'm 65.❤
This people is how one person, who is not the strongest person in the world btw, can create amazing video and audio! The cap camera is well hats off good! Ebike camera is steady and Emazing! The stick camera work gave me a follow me drone feature? How is this all possible? And to match his shirt with the bike frankly says orange you glad we have Steve!
Hi Steve. You had a Himiway Cruiser that you reviewed a while back. The cruiser has a cadence sensor and the Basalt has a torque sensor. Which sensor you prefer?
My wife loves the Himiway and rides it often. I offered her the basalt due to the step through but she enjoys the Himiway. For me, I really liked the Basalt as it was super smooth.
I am a bit confused on what an All terrain bike handes vs a E mtb.... Can you do more on an all terrain bike if you go over really rough stuff and also sand, mud . Where as an e mtb would handle mtb trails but not as good in sand, mud and other riding. All Terrain seems would be better on the above and pavement. Would like to find one with 27.5 tires and wider handle bars.
If you buy an EXPENSIVE non-electric bike, you then have a pile of bike categories. For example if you will ONLY ride on pavement you then have several categories of high end cycle bikes all with different construction materials, pedals, gearing, frame, riding position, etc. Electric bikes that cost $3000 or less are your average everyday bike. They do not have as many categories as they are all heavy which means thick strong frames. Inexpensive ($3000 or less) electric bikes have simple categories like FAT BIKE ( which means all terrain, summer & winter), or FOLDABLE (which means commuters for work, pleasure). STREET only electric bikes are not usually good due to weight and electronics unless you can find a $6000 and up one. A MOUNTAIN BIKE (electric bike) is simply an ALL TERRAIN mountain bike with springs in the front forks. Again, the bike is heavy and would not do well on rough mountain bike trails and would require adjustment after each ride. But if the trail is not too rough, the an all terrain bike/mountain bike would do ok at a leisurely pace… just wear protective gear because wiping out on a heavy electric bike can really hurt.
Great video! the best I have seen so far. one question, what is the coldest temperature outside that you can ride ebike without damaging the battery? thank you.
Most companies would say -10 Celsius (14 Fahrenheit), is the lowest storage temp. Riding/working temp can be lower as seen in many videos on TH-cam of people riding electric bikes in extreme cold weather.
Thanks for the video. What I remain wondering about is the real range of the ebike on a single charge. Also, given the 100s of eBikes available, what were the deciding factor that made you chose this one (I am assuming the ebike is not a freebee or a special review discount)? I would say my overall concern about purchasing any eBike is the durability over 2-5 years. I would be disappointed in getting an eBike that starts having problems that are not easily corrected without investing a chunk of money, such as breaks start to fail, wheels start rubbing against frame, battery life quickly reduces, and overall performance becomes worse after just a few hundred miles of typical riding.
I can tell you the following… I consider myself a cyclist, mainly because I invested thousands of dollars into pedal road and fat bikes (not electric). Each bike cost many thousands of dollars and each of those bikes required a tune up after 3 months of riding (brakes, gears, derailleur). Electric bikes are the same. A $2000 electric bike is considered inexpensive as the good ones are $6000 and up… but those are for cyclists. So the bike I reviewed in this video is a bike expected to be ridden by a non-cyclist with occasional or commuting riding. Like on every bike, the gears will need adjustment after the first year as cables stretch. Brakes usually only need adjustment if they are wearing out (all minor common items). You can do adjustments yourself or take it to a bike shop. Flat tires are another common maintenance & they are repaired the same way as on a regular bike. So far I have had 4 electric bikes come my way (all given to family members) and none have had electrical issues, just the minor maintenance any bike owner would have.
Have the same doubts You can buy a new gas scooter 50cc to 150cc for $1,000 You can ride an ebike of the sidewalk but not a scooter, guess it depends on what kind of an area you are riding. In a city I think the ebike is better, longer trips the scooter makes more sense THEN another concern I have is how to keep it from being stolen while you park it outside in public. NO amount of chains etc can stop the right thief from getting it. Seems more like something used to go somewhere (secure), not public, like going to a friends house. The funny thing is ; I can buy an older Toyota Corolla for less than $2000 !
No security system? Would be nice if it had an audible car alarm style security device or a mode to put it in where the tires are locked. But to be honost i expected it to be more expensive so heck yeah to that !
what type of ramp where you using to get the bike into the bed of your pick-up? i just purchased a mokwheel and now im looking for a ramp to make getting in and out of the truck easier.
Well done Captain!!!; was a little worried with the unboxing (the dreaded Captain Drone "box cutter" incident !!!!; however you survived !!!; glad also you survived the "Dark Forrest" !!!; price of the bike looked very reasonable compared to other offerings !; however, wouldn't swap it for the VFR !!! (lurking in the Garage!!!)
Hi, after seen your video, I ordered mine & received in a month ago, it is a beautiful bike, I like it very much however I tried to contact the customer support but they never replied either by email or phone, like they are never existed, I heard some of other buyers has the same situation, do u know what’s going on? Have you ever contact them before?
Steve, great video as always! The best! About EV bikes, keep them off walking paths! We were nearly run over by a dumb bike rider. They can be dangerous in the hands of a dummy with no respect for others as well as their selves.
Electric transportation is everywhere now. If people pedal, then excellent health exercise, but if the bike does all the work, then it’s almost as bad as sitting on the couch watching TV. I used to think electric bikes were for lazy people or out of shape people, but now that I’ve owned 5 different models, and ridden them as a cyclist, I can say that I still get a great enjoyable workout.
Hey I’m a Canadian as well. Unfortunately they said they don’t deliver to my address in British Columbia. Did you call customer service to find a way to have it delivered? Strange
Do not buy a mokwheel bike! I purchased a Basalt ST on 2/4 and have had nothing but problems since day 1. Customer service is horrible. it could take a week to get them to call back, hardly ever answer the phone. while polite when they respond bike is still broken as of 4/3 and now they are sending a torque sensor and wiring harness that I have to replace. (I don't have the tools for the bottom bracket removal). they told me to bring to my LBS and wait to get reimbursed! once they have your money, you are stuck. spend your money elsewhere!
God help you if you need to deal with their support people. AVOID THIS COMPANY. Seems like they have a good product, but I can tell you from personal experience the support department is a freaking nightmare. I'm 50 years old and it's the worst I've ever had to deal with. There are plenty of other bikes just as good for the same price or less with decent support.
Excellent video and thank you for sharing! I just picked up the Mokwheel Obsidian and while I only, so far, drive on sidewalks and to a lesser extent the bike lane the rear shock is a must have especially if you're an older driver with any back issues. I'm 60 and haven't been on a bike for over 40 years. Now I'm addicted 😊
My only complaint is the handlebars that I wish were a little bit more adjustable for a more upright riding position. I ended up with a slight case of carpal tunnel in my right hand so hopefully the adjustments to the seat height and the grips being twisted a little bit more upwards will solve the problem. Obviously I ride with gloves so I was a little surprised to have the bikers palsy. Worst case, I'll buy a different set of handlebars. That is if something is available.
Excellent! Thanks for sharing & happy bike riding.
Just have to say once again how much I appreciate how through, and how well planned out, your reviews are Cap'n, especially when it comes to ebikes. We have an older Emmo currently, but I'm interested in making the jump soon to something more like this, so your reviews are fantastic in both building my knowledge and giving me info to make the best decision. Great job as always!
Much appreciated! Glad I can be of help.
Appreciate the variety of videos from this channel!
Hi, I just viewed your video. I got the same bike last month and I live in Colorado with lots of hills (steep). I noticed you did not go up on steep hills. I have tested here and it did not do well on steep hill even with PAS 5 and gear #1. I have two other ebikes Himiway and BeeCool both did well on steep hills. I did contact the company in CA and they could not help me with that issue. However other than the steep hills, it works great. Also, Mokwheel Basalt ST is a Torque sensor (not Cadence sensor). So I am selling my Mokwheel which has only 49 miles on it. Since 2021 I have rode over 5,000 miles.
Thanks for sharing!
tailhappytv had a review on this which explained the menu. Apparently there is a setting that applies more power to the PAS mode. @@CAPTAINDRONE798
I have the same problem with steep hills here in Spain.
Received my Basalt about 3 weeks ago. Even though the weather is still winter here in Idaho I have over 100 miles on it. Lots of fun and great exercise 😊. I'm 65.❤
Excellent! Thank you for sharing.
Another great review, you may be the best in the business of reviewing products, and interesting and engaging and entertaining !!!
Wow, thank you!
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 , you are very welcome.
Excellent video. Very nice e-Bike. Thank you Captain Steve.
Hold the buttons down to change the display brightness
I know I'm not the only one admiring that Honda VFR
My neighbor just got two of them, for him and his wife. They love them.
Outstanding!
This people is how one person, who is not the strongest person in the world btw, can create amazing video and audio! The cap camera is well hats off good! Ebike camera is steady and Emazing! The stick camera work gave me a follow me drone feature? How is this all possible? And to match his shirt with the bike frankly says orange you glad we have Steve!
Diversity of your channel 👏 keeps your subscribers on it.
Hi Steve. You had a Himiway Cruiser that you reviewed a while back. The cruiser has a cadence sensor and the Basalt has a torque sensor. Which sensor you prefer?
My wife loves the Himiway and rides it often. I offered her the basalt due to the step through but she enjoys the Himiway. For me, I really liked the Basalt as it was super smooth.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Thank you for the reply. I think we are in the same thought on the Basalt.
Great video ! Do you know if tours was the normal or large frame ? Can you share your height and inseam with us also please ? Thank you!
No idea about the frame size. I’m around 5’ 9”. Inseam I believe is 32”
I am a bit confused on what an All terrain bike handes vs a E mtb.... Can you do more on an all terrain bike if you go over really rough stuff and also sand, mud . Where as an e mtb would handle mtb trails but not as good in sand, mud and other riding. All Terrain seems would be better on the above and pavement. Would like to find one with 27.5 tires and wider handle bars.
If you buy an EXPENSIVE non-electric bike, you then have a pile of bike categories. For example if you will ONLY ride on pavement you then have several categories of high end cycle bikes all with different construction materials, pedals, gearing, frame, riding position, etc. Electric bikes that cost $3000 or less are your average everyday bike. They do not have as many categories as they are all heavy which means thick strong frames. Inexpensive ($3000 or less) electric bikes have simple categories like FAT BIKE ( which means all terrain, summer & winter), or FOLDABLE (which means commuters for work, pleasure). STREET only electric bikes are not usually good due to weight and electronics unless you can find a $6000 and up one. A MOUNTAIN BIKE (electric bike) is simply an ALL TERRAIN mountain bike with springs in the front forks. Again, the bike is heavy and would not do well on rough mountain bike trails and would require adjustment after each ride. But if the trail is not too rough, the an all terrain bike/mountain bike would do ok at a leisurely pace… just wear protective gear because wiping out on a heavy electric bike can really hurt.
Great video! the best I have seen so far. one question, what is the coldest temperature outside that you can ride ebike without damaging the battery? thank you.
Most companies would say -10 Celsius (14 Fahrenheit), is the lowest storage temp. Riding/working temp can be lower as seen in many videos on TH-cam of people riding electric bikes in extreme cold weather.
Nice looking bike. Good design and good review of it. Price is not bad for what your getting. Thanks for the review. 👍👍😀
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video. What I remain wondering about is the real range of the ebike on a single charge. Also, given the 100s of eBikes available, what were the deciding factor that made you chose this one (I am assuming the ebike is not a freebee or a special review discount)? I would say my overall concern about purchasing any eBike is the durability over 2-5 years. I would be disappointed in getting an eBike that starts having problems that are not easily corrected without investing a chunk of money, such as breaks start to fail, wheels start rubbing against frame, battery life quickly reduces, and overall performance becomes worse after just a few hundred miles of typical riding.
I can tell you the following… I consider myself a cyclist, mainly because I invested thousands of dollars into pedal road and fat bikes (not electric). Each bike cost many thousands of dollars and each of those bikes required a tune up after 3 months of riding (brakes, gears, derailleur). Electric bikes are the same. A $2000 electric bike is considered inexpensive as the good ones are $6000 and up… but those are for cyclists. So the bike I reviewed in this video is a bike expected to be ridden by a non-cyclist with occasional or commuting riding. Like on every bike, the gears will need adjustment after the first year as cables stretch. Brakes usually only need adjustment if they are wearing out (all minor common items). You can do adjustments yourself or take it to a bike shop. Flat tires are another common maintenance & they are repaired the same way as on a regular bike. So far I have had 4 electric bikes come my way (all given to family members) and none have had electrical issues, just the minor maintenance any bike owner would have.
Have the same doubts
You can buy a new gas scooter 50cc to 150cc for $1,000
You can ride an ebike of the sidewalk but not a scooter, guess it depends on what kind of an area you are riding.
In a city I think the ebike is better, longer trips the scooter makes more sense
THEN another concern I have is how to keep it from being stolen while you park it outside in public. NO amount of chains etc can stop the right thief from getting it.
Seems more like something used to go somewhere (secure), not public, like going to a friends house.
The funny thing is ; I can buy an older Toyota Corolla for less than $2000 !
No security system?
Would be nice if it had an audible car alarm style security device or a mode to put it in where the tires are locked. But to be honost i expected it to be more expensive so heck yeah to that !
Yes 🎉 a new Bike - perfect
what type of ramp where you using to get the bike into the bed of your pick-up? i just purchased a mokwheel and now im looking for a ramp to make getting in and out of the truck easier.
This one: amzn.to/3wfBl3H
Salut, Captain 😊
Tres beau vélo, un prix correct.
Super vidéo, agréable balade automnale 😍👍
Merci👏😉
Bonjour French
I SEE 4 screw mount holes in the front of the frame, wonder what you can mount there ???
Price I see is $1699 as of today
Water bottle? Or if you mean under handle bar stem, then a front basket.
Love the tools they supply with the bike. A lot better than Himiway supplies.
Good review Of a nice e-bike Steve. No cuts from the knife this time.
I was extra safe with pointy objects
Well done Captain!!!; was a little worried with the unboxing (the dreaded Captain Drone "box cutter" incident !!!!; however you survived !!!; glad also you survived the "Dark Forrest" !!!; price of the bike looked very reasonable compared to other offerings !; however, wouldn't swap it for the VFR !!! (lurking in the Garage!!!)
I had to go to “box cutter school” for morons. I graduated & seem to now understand which is the pointy part. 🤣
😅@@CAPTAINDRONE798
$2293 dollars plus 15% tax in Canada. Plus shipping of course. And only a 500W motor for our money. Do we get royally shafted or what?
Mine was way cheaper. You must have missed the sale or looking at the price prior to discount.
Hi, after seen your video, I ordered mine & received in a month ago, it is a beautiful bike, I like it very much however I tried to contact the customer support but they never replied either by email or phone, like they are never existed, I heard some of other buyers has the same situation, do u know what’s going on? Have you ever contact them before?
I spoke with the company before I made the review video, but I have spoken with them since.
How did u contact them? Email or phone? I just worry in future when I need their support.
@@jamesau4040I used the contact email info on their website.
responded? ever?
@@z3ro7o they have replied to me, hope they got back to you
Nice looking bike, very similar to my Adventon Adventure e-bike .
Should have 8 speeds mine does.
awsome review Captain
Thanks!
Hello Captain, nice review. I just went to their site and the specs are not the same as the one you have.
All depends on the country you live in
This or Aventon Aventure 2?
Is Anna really only 5’ tall?
My wife is 4’11 and we are trying to find a bike to fit her.
Step through bikes work well for vertically challenged individuals.
Fun video ! 😃
Steve, great video as always! The best! About EV bikes, keep them off walking paths! We were nearly run over by a dumb bike rider. They can be dangerous in the hands of a dummy with no respect for others as well as their selves.
Yes, some cities are putting local bylaws in place regarding eScooters, eSkateboards and eBikes
Yes! They are a motorized vehicle and should be treated accordingly! Thanks for your videos. They are outstanding.
The spare parts are the brake pads 👌🏽
Excellent!
Whats it top out in mph?
28 MPH. (watch start of vid, I mention it, and then show it during my ride).
That's fast!
People won't even be able to walk one day. I see overweight people at Walmart fighting over those battery sit down carts.
Electric transportation is everywhere now. If people pedal, then excellent health exercise, but if the bike does all the work, then it’s almost as bad as sitting on the couch watching TV. I used to think electric bikes were for lazy people or out of shape people, but now that I’ve owned 5 different models, and ridden them as a cyclist, I can say that I still get a great enjoyable workout.
I’m guessing you were extra careful not to stab yourself this time after the last e-bike unboxing. 😂😂
Yes, very careful! Off camera was a complete 911 trauma team watching my unboxing. 😂
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 😂😂
Hey I’m a Canadian as well. Unfortunately they said they don’t deliver to my address in British Columbia. Did you call customer service to find a way to have it delivered? Strange
I just went on their Canadian site. Perhaps you live in a location where the courier service they use doesn’t deliver. You are best to call them.
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Of asking you to review the bubito fpv drone
The Real question is : how come none of your neighbors interrupt your filming. hehhehehe
They think … Hey, there’s that crazy guy talking to himself again, best to avoid him. 😂
first thought .... howz your leg ???
Almost 90% back to normal, thanks.
Sometimes this bike’s seat very uncomfortable.
Be careful unboxing things
I have Kindergarten Safety scissors now so I'm good.
Do not buy a mokwheel bike! I purchased a Basalt ST on 2/4 and have had nothing but problems since day 1. Customer service is horrible. it could take a week to get them to call back, hardly ever answer the phone. while polite when they respond bike is still broken as of 4/3 and now they are sending a torque sensor and wiring harness that I have to replace. (I don't have the tools for the bottom bracket removal). they told me to bring to my LBS and wait to get reimbursed! once they have your money, you are stuck. spend your money elsewhere!
What was wrong with it, and how did you know it wasn’t working how you wanted?
Nothing special, just another average Himiway copy.
God help you if you need to deal with their support people. AVOID THIS COMPANY. Seems like they have a good product, but I can tell you from personal experience the support department is a freaking nightmare. I'm 50 years old and it's the worst I've ever had to deal with. There are plenty of other bikes just as good for the same price or less with decent support.