I bought a $261 Xiaomi electric bike from China
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For $260 that is a marvellous vehicle. Stylish, reliable, easy to park and load onto your car, fun to ride and maintenance free (zero gas-cost worries, no oil changing, no parking meter tensions, etc) So much fun.
@@BoomBoom-bu8qp Why ? Ebike work all the time
Sounds like the perfect ebike for someone in a big city that could take it on a subway, bus, etc and use it to go that last mile. Even if you parked a bit further out and used it to go a mile at 12mph that's a lot better than walking!
But walking is better for your health!
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@@charlestonbrown148 So? Not everyone has the time to do half an hour of walking every day going to work and another half going back home.
This would be nice for a college campus. That would also be where you need the license plate holder,
since many places require registration to fight theft.
This man found one song he likes and he just said, "Yes, I will use this in every video"
The E-Bike Chad
Your mom goes to college.
@nivea man my dad also goes to college.
@@jordanjohnson5784 My dad didn’t. He brings home food from McDonald’s when his shift is over.
Enjoy the content bro…
Hey, that's what my ex-girlfriend called me 5mm Allen.
Allen Han 🍆 jokes
Which sucks cuz your name is Keith. ;-P
Allen Han you got 2mm on me, bruh
we are forever now. ty
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The breaks are bent like that so they don't get damaged in shipping my every one of my Diamondbacks came like that
brakes
Reliable, light weight enough to carry up a flight of stairs, yet powerful enough for bigger riders and no more than $500 - $600. Whoever can do this will become wealthy beyond belief. Great channel. I prefer yours over EBR because he usually goes for $2,000 ebikes. With that kind of money, I would get a used motorcycle.
I’d LOVE something like that. Remember, not everyone lives in cities. For me, based on what you’ve estimated for mileage, in my town, it could easily get me to work and back all week and maybe a trip into the town centre too before a recharge. I think for people like myself who live in smaller places, it would be great.
Vixen yah I’m also looking for cheap electric bike to just get around town in
Good point. I bought a cheaper scooter for my commutes. Only gets 12 miles with optimal conditions. Not many people are fans of it. But my application it works great. My jobs an my home are all 2.2 miles from each other. Works great for ME and MY NEEDs. Prob not best for others who need to travel far
Abe Martinez Thxs I might start to look into electric scooters 😊
@@marissagalvez1467 there fun. Best part is mine fold under my desk an in my locker. It's wayy easy
@@marissagalvez1467 gotrax is the one i own. I hve 2
At first I was like cool but then I realized at 290 lbs it’s going up my ass and will need surgical removal.
20 years ago I had a Chinese bicycle, 3 speed. It was well made. It also had a decal in Chinese and in English which said " Bicycle Is My Good Friend". 🐼😸
i wish i got that bike too
Stop talking about your ex girlfriend . So what if she was cheap
@@heinuchung8680 not cheap, good friend. she ride nice, Ornamental girls are like that! 😺.
@immorton joe she has to pay me.... in Rice Checks and Corona 🥡🥡🥢🍻🍻🐼
@immorton joe and Budwiser
Most e-bikes and e-scooters from China come pre set in a beginner/ insurance friendly power limitation. Most can be taken out of this mode by using a combination involving the power button. Might be the case with this one, give it a Google and see you can get it some more juice lol
The onboard charging cord how freaking cool
Until it breaks off or you're in a country with different voltage.
Sweet, I love that color. The built-in charger is cool. I like Xiaomi cameras, quality products.
10 or 12 miles an hour is a pretty good cruise if that’s all you want to do
Wally Blackler probably get more if the tires were pumped up more his back tire looked like it was pretty flat.
ya peddling to those speeds on a bicycle is hard work
Razor electric scooter does 15 mph .
and seems to work by itself, you don't need to pedal at all for it to assist you, so you don't get tired.
Another very good advantage over electric scooter is you can put your legs on the ground if you get unbalanced. On a e-scooter you have greater chance of falling, especially at low speed.
Great video! :) was just wondering where did you mount the 360 cam to have great side and back shot while riding. Thanks!
I love these weird means of transportation, just so much fun, and the grins I get from people, makes me want more
people stare at me when i whiz by them in my sinclair c5.
@@Boemel so, you're a snob, try having some fun, laugh, giggle, grin it's about fun not getting where you're going or how fast, only fun
@@bernardjohnson9490 well some people want to go fast for fun
@@user-mq5mk4rl7c can appreciate that
Well, it practically looks like an electric kick scooter with a seat. And embedded power cord is a nice touch.
Sly Golovanov that’s what I was thinking. It would make a nice companion for my Xiaomi m365 scooter.
When I lived in Shenzhen about a decade ago, I used a similar ebike. It was perfect for my daily commute, and it fit in the elevator as you mentioned. It was perfect. Too bad they don't sell them stateside for a reasonable price.
You can get bikes like this from Dyu, Dohiker, Jetson, Fiido or other rebrands of the above. Maybe for ~50-100USD more than in Shenzhen. I've got a Dyu rebrand (Jetson) and love zipping around the city with it. I think I got it for 270 bucks refurbed.
@@JDowPCs
Hello, please can you tell me how long the electric motor work's for and how fast?,thank you..👍
I recommend a Jetson Bolt Pro $299 Costco. Love mine! Fantastic deal and had I known then what I know now I'd have bought another one as well. Unfortunately they seem sold out already at least at the moment.
@@DonnyBWise
Many thanks I'll look in to it,but how fast does it go mph?
@@markcozzie mine goes about exactly as it claims 15 and 1/2 mph
Great reviews....love your enthusiasm for your job. Keep the videos coming.
4:35 The front wheel is beautifully smooth
since copd I have missed riding with the wind in my face. What a cool invention, the e-bike.
Something like this may be a good alternative for you then
ebikes are the future of personal transportation
I'm 59 have an Easy Motion City I can go almost fifty clicks on One battery oh, it has changed my life!
Did you get some lung damage with Covid?
At 6'2'' and 245lbs I think I'm a little over it's Max Load Weight. Seems nice but I need something a little larger. Thank you for the vid!
@notfiveo Now that sounds like a pretty good idea you have! I'm about to move and an e-bike just fits with my new conditions. What kit/system did you use for the conversion? There are many out there and I'm in the middle of making my decision.
Your energy is so down to earth and inviting. And you are very attractive too! Good review straight to the point and honest.
Probably get more miles if the back tire was pumped up more looked a little low, that makes a huge difference.
Just bought Himo v1 plus model and i`ll have to say it is pretty sturdy for it`s price. I am 175cm long and it is not too small for me. It has 14" wheels and bigger battery when comparing to non plus model. It costed 399 euros for me and i`ll have to say that money well spent! It`s still winter here in finland but highly anticipating dry, sunny weather.
I really enjoyed your video on the $261 ebike. It is great to know that this ebike option is available if I have a friend in China. I am all smiles.
if that was a USA price, then they would sell well
I would want one.
I hopped up an Electric Punk and while I gave it full suspension it lacks pedals and did cost more.
Great content mate thank you from down under, Melbourne, Australia 🇦🇺
For "car dingy" usage, Do the seat and handlebar quick releases work fine to fold up quick?
I've owned one. The handle bar quick release is easy to put into the riding position but VERY hard to fold down.
It took him half an hour to put the seat on, so Ima say no to that.
Really enjoy your bike reviews just waiting for the pricing to come down.
Hey, I appreciate u taking the time to show. Differently right it's Fine
That rear fender being askew really bugged me LOL. Yeah, I know it's a 15 second fix. That's why it bugged me. :-)
Looks like a cool little bike for smaller people who would take it on a train etc. Not so much for 6'2"/188cm 210lb/95kg me.
It got smushed in shipping and so the plastic is permanently bent to the side. I tried clamping it straight and it just goes off to the side. I need to heat it and push it back.
@@EbikeSchool heat it up and bend it back ;)
That bike is neat , feels like a modern “motocompo” for your car
And how many people the age that this scooter appeals to, know what a motocompo is, or for what Honda vehicle it was an option?
It’s like motocompo foldie hybrid🖤
Have to wonder how many and what type of cells are in the battery pack. The cost of the bike would be worth the cell cost.
Love your vids. Thanks for all your time. I am thinking about building a diy e-bike. Keep up the great work
I'm 6'1" tall, ride an (E)Haibike annually 4000 miles yearly. I'm also 225 lbs. I also own a Giant fold up non-electric 😭😫. The Giant is quite accommodating considering, great for crowded area's places.
Where did you get it? How much? Thanks
6’1 is not that tall lol
Haibikes rule
Liked the vid ! Next book title ! “How to ship stuff cheaply out of China”
Right on dude love it lmk when its dropped
Because id want that book but his other books i should read bc crawl before running right ;) all the best
Use aliexpress, free shipping
charlie brownau , free shipping maybe, but price of items are double the usual price to cover that, no such thing as a free lunch.
Daniel Momcilovic because the tax
I agree with your assessment of the ebike. Im looking forward to watching your other videos!
So, am I figuring correctly that you can ride it for about an hour on a charge?
For less than 300 bucks, that's really good. I couldn't even find a good solid drive train for an e-bike at that price, much less the whole thing.
It is 570$ + 100$ if you want to buy it and ship to US from China :/. Time to get a friend I guess ..
It's a bicycle why didn't you test speed and range while pedaling along?
I would guess you can go a lot faster while pedaling since I usualy go above as fast without an electirc motor
Looks like it would suck to peddle. Bike that size isn't worth it.
You can use it in a large factory complex, military base or within a university campus.
That was a very good review. Did you have to pay any customs for importing it into the U.S.?
My wife buys lots of Xiaomi gadgets, including an electric shaver, a floor sweeping robot and smart watch - all have been impressive and cheap.
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Hi there, is worth it after fees importation, or doesn't need to pay those fees?
God made heaven and earth the rest was made in china 😁
tombassman soon she will buy a Xiaomi Husband 😂
Cool, it looks small enough to fit in the back of a hatch back car
That bike would be perfect to go around the pits on a race track
this would be great to keep in the trunk of the car for sure! great video!
This looks like great quick-to-the-store commuter. Thanks for sharing.
And you won't be arrested for having an "open bottle", at least not in Wisconsin!
Is the bike water proof....that's my only concern.
Hello! Can u answer this question please! Is it safe to put a 48v 14ah battery with a 48v 28 current controller on a 500watt hub motor??
Thanks for the walk through of the bike.
Why do people open heavy items from the top?. I open from bottom and pull box up and off.
This bike is not a heavy item.
🙄
because nobody is weird like you and they open boxes normally .
@@alexander8846 ahh you like doing things the hard way. That's okay.
Jerry Lisby true i guess, but for me it isn’t hard at all. i like doing the easiest way for me, which is destroying open the box 😂
@@alexander8846 🎅 causes that " destroy the package" syndrome 🤪😹
I was happy to see at 8min you picking up the litter. I really enjoyed this review since I often wonder how effective these are. I like the term automotive dinghy.
Is this bike still available anywhere? It's been seven months and I can't find it anywhere. Help!
Always enjoying your videos.👍👍👍
Love it! At $261 it would be perfect for my tiny van conversion (but not so much at $599!)
Deploy the registration with your own plate that says "Register THIS".
Dude, I love your channel. I've built two e-bikes already just from watching your channel and I just bought a magic cycle which is awesome. I'll show you my commuter special , that will save me thousands of dollars in commuting to and from the train station when I'm done. with it .Thanks so much Micah, you're the best.
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Cute backup bike for quick errands, sometimes my efat bike feels huge around crowds
eBike Photographer same here. But mostly people just overreact.
I ride a Felt Lebowsk-e.
When you dont pedal 12 miles are decent range. When using the motor just as support, the range should increase signicantly
Exactly. He should also have made a test while pedaling. He would probably have reached 30 km. Not bad ! 😉
That info would be interesting
Not for american lazy cyclists
@@luispinheirodosmontes7219 that's a silly statement. We have plenty of spandex warriors here too. Such a lazy trope.
this is not a good review
Thank you for the review. You have saved me time and effort.
The charger is wonderful.But when that lubricated chain gets just a little use. You'll need a glove to avoid black fingers. It looks about the same size as the little yellow folding bike you did a video on. Except just a bit more comfortable faster, capable, cheaper and durable.
Thank you 🙏🏻 for giving us a solid insight as it relates to this mini e bike.
Great review 👍🏻
Yep, good honest review. Thanks
I own the Plus (bigger battery, wheels, and breaks at each wheels) and it is really better! Used it as a serious commuter for one year, the problem is that the components are very hard to replace..
Thanks. Great video. I'd love one of those for short trips.
note sure if anyone asked in the extensive comments already - would the range be longer if you pedalled or only used the electric motor for uphill sections? In Australia, we can only legally ride electrically assisted bikes on public roads, which means you have to pedal to get some degree of electrical assistance
Most people in China use the peddle. Electric power is to help ease the journey, extending distance.
It's also capable of moving with just muscle power I suppose, so how is it handling on that account?
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The driest chain I have ever seen, still for the money it does a job.
If it was oiled it would mess up the charging cable bag and you'd get dirty each time you would want to recharge.
Dry lube
K-Y jelly will lube it right up!
hey, I'm from Croatia and I'm building an e-bike form my school and how much the battery needs to have amps for an 8kw e-bike
I=P(w)/U(v) this is the formula. So calculate. Pozz iz Hrv .
i built an e motorcycle with an 8 kW hub motor. used 23 Lithium batteries 90Ah 72V. top speed 120kmh, range 100km. Converted Kawasaki 250 Ninja.
How does it do on hills? All roads & paths in the video looked pretty flat to me, but maybe they were steeper than they looked.
Glad I've found your channel. Nice and practical. I am a big eco fan. This video was fun, thanks :)
7:15
Your FOOT is bigger than the WHEEL...
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5:43 I see a abandoned Limebike.
Maybe the owner needed to pee
I think for $361 it's a nice little bike to commute in towns with, I think more people need to switch to bikes of any type, especially those in city's.
Great video, keep them coming!
You know it's quality when it arrives in a colour coded box.
I have himo c20, from Aliexpress under 600€, I love it! 😁
Where do you drive it? Is it street legal in your country? :)
@@PixelSheep Finland. Max allowed speed is 25kmh, so yes its street legal 😁
Hahahaha you are gay then
@@lxh22 Sorry for being picky but this legal aspect is actually very important (you could be in very deep shit in case of an accident!) and completely ignored in this video.
it's not because it drives below the limit (25 km/h) that it's street legal! ;-) In most countries, (motor) vehicles have to be certified for the street and I assume it's also the case for Finland.- Since there is no official importer for this bike, no one has done the certification (my guess).
@@LieuNoir fuck nwo
Very handy and can be very useful for emergency in a cross country trip by car or van or RV. Thank you.
Hi, can you tell me, wher you purchased the Xiaomi v1, my friend is also lives in China , he is getting ready to buy for me,
Thank you
From a guy named Zhang Wei
The perfect “Dinghy” ebike? Good stuff :)
Note that "xiao" in Chinese means "small".
What about mi
@@MazharNisar123 mi means "dick"
@@IIISentorIII poor guy , that must be hard to live a loser life
Amazing little tiny bike, I liked it so much 👌👌👌 I wish I had this one 🤗
one question, is this self charging ebike?
That was really worth the money as you've said. How good is it to pedal this if out of charge? Cheers
Old man dreaming 😄. Thanks for review!
I'm getting an ebike this week for commuting to and from work I have been learning a lot watching your videos so thanks p.s New subscriber
Great review...Do you think it would fit in the boot of a Smart Car?
The review misses on how the bike feels when actually biking you know cycling the pedals ?!
Last mile bike, perfect 😁
How does it perform uphill?What’s the weight capacity as well?
really well made video sir. thanks for saving us all time.
I can’t find this, where’s the link at ?
China
Looks good to have on a boat or something like that
Is the seat adjustble or can be a little bigger? It looks sooo small. Thank you for the video.
Hey, I love your videos man, keep up the great work, I needed some advice.
Im getting an e scooter with a $1000 budget. what do u advise, Im looking for something fast and will last a long time
With $1000 your not gonna get Fast & something that lasts a long time. Gonna have to up your budget or bump down your expectations.
A "gently used" Chevy Spark?
If they brought that product over to the west, it could be a game changer. I'd take this anytime over a Walmart bike. Great price!