Great review, just looked at the price and they are quite an affordable way of travelling a short distance in you live somewhere fairly flat. A good method of city commuting.
Hi Andy, you know the drill brother. 48v shark battery mounted to the top tube and change the controller and you can ride it all day at 30 mph. You are a big boy on that little bike but all good. Ride safe and often and always, thanks for the content. PS. you need your shop with welding capability so you can hack up some of these bike, hotrod them and turn them into proper fun machines. Peace bro from across the pond.
I have a D1, for the most part of 12 months ownership, it’s been a great bike, lightweight, legal…ish, great fun with them tiny wheels and Colchester’s roads lol, does me well for 20 miles but cut that to ten in low temps as battery doesn’t like the cold, but it’s so small you can throw this thing anywhere, bang for buck…worth considering
Great review! Been looking for a little E Bike for a run around for weekends only, this is currently retailing for £363 so might go ahead and treat myself to one. Cheers
52v and a phaserunner. Oh...wait. Not a phaserunner. A BAC or sabvoton or something. It'll happen. Andy has that voice telling him to do bad things. Steve. Hehe
I fixed my Swagcycle with a 1000w 10" motor and run it at 48v to 72v whatever I want. I get speeds up to +65km's or more depending on the charge. These things can be modified easily if you are handy.
Great review as usual! What do you think of the Fiido D11, D21 & X range? As I want to take a punt but just worry about no front suspension. Interested to know what are your thoughts?
I like it but I want one with gears and truly foldable. Fiido anyway I would consider. Sad that you cannot remove the batteries if you live upstairs in an apartment though.
I put a middrive bbs02 750 watt in a single speed folding bike and its a riot to ride , the gearing is 40T to 16T on a 16 inch rim .... Its a beast for torque lol 16 mph flat out and 13 up any hill with no pedalling i get 30 + miles from 48v 17.5ah easily . Its a weapon off-road 🤣
You'll want to increase your rear cog size, 1:1 is perfect, the motor wants to spin fast builds up heat quickly take a look at high voltage channel, I've got one of his kits running 4kw through the BBSHD
Andy, watching your video's has rubbed off on me. I convinced the wife device to buy an Outlander Phev. It goes alright. very weird sensation of the engine doing its own revs and the electric motors dragging the car around. Very quiet at 70 (ahem) speeds too. Will even accelerate nicely up Baldock hill on the A505 !
I'm looking to get a great quality eBike to replace my car this year. I'm looking at Vanmoof or gazelle expensive at over £2000 but I think it's a good investment. Please it will get me fit.
Alright fella thanks for the review, looks fun, only concern is how you lock it up? And without carrying the D-lock around. There again do I really want to be leaving it the side of Victoria station until the wee hours when I get the tube back? 🥶🤔
Great review mate. Any chance you can review the LANKELISI folding fat bike? Torn between one and buying a mid motor and good mountain bike to fit it to.
Does this bike have a throttle? I have an e bike but it's only pedal assisted. I require a bit extra help from a static position when in traffic up a hill etc.
Really wish middrives were more popular and cheaper then having to pay 4k for a good one...might have to get a sondors or build it full custom for like 2k...
Hi from across the pond! I'm in New York City. I actually just purchased one of these bc it's on sale. One thing no one shows on the videos is how to charge? I know the battery is "built in" but what does that mean as far as where it can go when charging? Will it need a lot of space? Mine will be in a private garage but I guess that means I'll be stringing a cord to the AC plug on the wall? Thanks!!! Great review!
@@David_JA_Noble I ended up getting one and I love it. Sadly I've flipped twice bc of stinky self centered ppl on the streets where i live but I still love the bike.
@@David_JA_Noble Thanks David, just scraped both knees, right the first time / left the second. I've taken to staying in 2 while riding on city streets but i found that i'm not making great time anymore :( People are just too self centered. I go on 3 when i hit a bike lane or fairly empty street
I have a Swagcycle classic well not anymore I modified it with a 1000 watt motor. Then modded the controller by soldering the shunt and changing the voltage on the caps. Now the controller can take a 72v battery and a scary rider, if you know what I mean. I've reached about 65km's then I back down the thing is only 3 feet long. So you I know what you mean about these little things. They are fun and attract a lot of attention Cheers
Dropping the seat and bars all day long do the same on my Kurin B2. You can't really pedal probably just like the Fiido, but pretty gutsy with 400w motor!
I have something similar from megawheels. I put smaller competition MTB handle bars on to make it feel better balanced. The geared motor did go after a year tho. Handy little bikes though. Should fix it up soon.
I have the d3s which is same but with gears so better for hills. It's quite capable and feels stable enough considering the tiny wheels. Fits in the boot of civic no problem. People laugh at me a lot when I ride it though lmfao
@@MrJob91 the fuel saving is great atm especially lol. I love the fact that I can just go for long rides to places I've not been before without worrying about fuel and parking, gives a great sense of freedome to explore . I was planning on taking some quads with me to do done aerial shots if the places I go to but not yet done it.
Thanks for sharing !! Great if you could do a review of the new 2023 Fiido L3 with a crazy 1113.6Wh (48V , 23.2Ah battery) The USA version comes with odometer and the ability to turn off the speed limiter, to get the 'real' top speed of 21mph as shown by ElektroTV in "Fiido L3 Speed Unlock (2023) Guide". I'm in doubt whether to buy the new 2023 USA version and import it to the UK, or to buy the restricted version in the UK and change the controller and display.
Alright Andy kirby it's james kirby here, I have a 2000w kit 48volt 45amps controller running on a 52volt 30amp hr battery, and all is fine I get 37mph out off it, I am planning on adding another 52volt 20amp hr battery to it running at 60amps max, I want to know will it damage my control box with more amps running to the wheel from the double battery i have planned, or do I need another control box with higher amps,
@@andykirby just wanted to say, I'm going through a divorce recently, way after I watched your video on it. But it looks like you are staying strong and moving on. You are inspiring! 🏍️
Fiido are having a few issues with models at present they have recalled the new fiido x as a customer had a frame snap in half . I’ve got the fiido new m21 with built in torque sensors and just four weeks old the 500watt motor has packed up they say to ship one I’ve gotta wait 3/4 weeks even though I bought it from a U.K. company
Aw man. Thats not good. I'd end up modifying it and fixing it myself, are you sure it's the hub whixh has packed in and not some other electronics like the controller? Honestly there's not a lot to fail in DD hub motors.
@@18ct I’ve been advised to swap the motor the ebike I bought it from sent a replacement motor arrived yesterday I’ve stripped it down and swapped it over just about to re install it
Is there I difference between the United States bike and the UK? I mean difference rules for bikes. Because I don't see your bikes her and are bikes there.
Ciao siccome in Italia è illegale acceleratore, mi sai dire ho se qualcuno sa come disattivarlo? Ho come ha fatto ho Se c'è qualche video di come fare? Grazie
hello, I have the ds2 love it but as you said andy that bit of wobble when at speed i think i may try some wider mtb handlebars nice review I'm subscribed to my friend ATB .
Thank you for a other great video I really enjoy your videos my friend Good build the bike is great looking Cant wait to see more video What is the name of the helmet in video
Talking of helmets…I got a lumos matrix and I can’t even give the f.ing thing away!…probably cause I look like Jeff bezos blooming rocket with that on me head 😂
Let's see...arthritis, healing painful knee injury, hot humid temp...lots of reasons, so maybe be a compassionate human being instead of a snarky judgemental uninformed person. Just saying.
It's a CRAP. The battery died after just one summer and Fiido did not take it's responsibility and just said "there is one year warranty. They can not even suggest a repair. Now I am sitting with a dead battery and bike gathers dust in basement. DO NOT BUY THIS CRAP!!
i use a fiido l3 daily have the speed unlocked does 23mph with no issues with an insane battery life, so far fiido seems great value for money
@@THEPAINOFITALL I've made a video of it on my channel
L3 , much more expensive. This is the D3 pro
Is the bike still holding up?
@@liam7822 yh still using it to gey to work lol
Great review, just looked at the price and they are quite an affordable way of travelling a short distance in you live somewhere fairly flat. A good method of city commuting.
Hi Andy, you know the drill brother.
48v shark battery mounted to the top tube and change the controller and you can ride it all day at 30 mph.
You are a big boy on that little bike but all good.
Ride safe and often and always, thanks for the content.
PS. you need your shop with welding capability so you can hack up some of these bike, hotrod them and turn them into proper fun machines. Peace bro from across the pond.
I have a D1, for the most part of 12 months ownership, it’s been a great bike, lightweight, legal…ish, great fun with them tiny wheels and Colchester’s roads lol, does me well for 20 miles but cut that to ten in low temps as battery doesn’t like the cold, but it’s so small you can throw this thing anywhere, bang for buck…worth considering
have you ever had any problems with the police? Since they technically go above the limits...
Great review! Been looking for a little E Bike for a run around for weekends only, this is currently retailing for £363 so might go ahead and treat myself to one. Cheers
Also tempted : but can you replace battery and pot holes = death
Great review I’m actually looking to get an e bike soon and very tempted to get one of these
Can't wait to see you put a 1500w motor and 52v battery upgrade on it 🤩 (loving your music at the end) 👍🏻
52v and a phaserunner. Oh...wait. Not a phaserunner. A BAC or sabvoton or something. It'll happen. Andy has that voice telling him to do bad things. Steve. Hehe
I fixed my Swagcycle with a 1000w 10" motor and run it at 48v to 72v whatever I want. I get speeds up to +65km's or more depending on the charge. These things can be modified easily if you are handy.
Great review as usual! What do you think of the Fiido D11, D21 & X range? As I want to take a punt but just worry about no front suspension. Interested to know what are your thoughts?
Hows the bike now? Any long term review on it? Cheers!
I’d be interested in an update it’s 2024-25 now.
I like it but I want one with gears and truly foldable. Fiido anyway I would consider. Sad that you cannot remove the batteries if you live upstairs in an apartment though.
I put a middrive bbs02 750 watt in a single speed folding bike and its a riot to ride , the gearing is 40T to 16T on a 16 inch rim .... Its a beast for torque lol 16 mph flat out and 13 up any hill with no pedalling i get 30 + miles from 48v 17.5ah easily . Its a weapon off-road 🤣
Sounds great
You'll want to increase your rear cog size, 1:1 is perfect, the motor wants to spin fast builds up heat quickly take a look at high voltage channel, I've got one of his kits running 4kw through the BBSHD
@@stephensmith1687 I'm at nearly 2000 miles it hardly warms up at all .
Andy, watching your video's has rubbed off on me.
I convinced the wife device to buy an Outlander Phev.
It goes alright.
very weird sensation of the engine doing its own revs and the electric motors dragging the car around.
Very quiet at 70 (ahem) speeds too.
Will even accelerate nicely up Baldock hill on the A505 !
I'm looking to get a great quality eBike to replace my car this year. I'm looking at Vanmoof or gazelle expensive at over £2000 but I think it's a good investment. Please it will get me fit.
Really good but it would useless here in Brighton due to hills everywhere
Yeah you need 9000W in brighton 😁
Alright fella thanks for the review, looks fun, only concern is how you lock it up? And without carrying the D-lock around. There again do I really want to be leaving it the side of Victoria station until the wee hours when I get the tube back? 🥶🤔
Do you live near sawbridgeworth? I’m sure I passed you the other day, I was on a Surron elect bike.
I love my fiidos I have the m1 and the little L3 which has a range of 70 plus miles
What happens when the battery dies, can you still ride?
Great review mate. Any chance you can review the LANKELISI folding fat bike? Torn between one and buying a mid motor and good mountain bike to fit it to.
Does this bike have a throttle? I have an e bike but it's only pedal assisted. I require a bit extra help from a static position when in traffic up a hill etc.
Really wish middrives were more popular and cheaper then having to pay 4k for a good one...might have to get a sondors or build it full custom for like 2k...
Look at Accolmile ebikes, they have the most affordable mid drives I’ve seen around 2k
Hi from across the pond! I'm in New York City. I actually just purchased one of these bc it's on sale. One thing no one shows on the videos is how to charge? I know the battery is "built in" but what does that mean as far as where it can go when charging? Will it need a lot of space? Mine will be in a private garage but I guess that means I'll be stringing a cord to the AC plug on the wall? Thanks!!! Great review!
That’s a good point . Can’t take battery out to charge
@@David_JA_Noble I ended up getting one and I love it. Sadly I've flipped twice bc of stinky self centered ppl on the streets where i live but I still love the bike.
@@kenguie hopefully not hurt
@@David_JA_Noble Thanks David, just scraped both knees, right the first time / left the second. I've taken to staying in 2 while riding on city streets but i found that i'm not making great time anymore :( People are just too self centered. I go on 3 when i hit a bike lane or fairly empty street
I have a Swagcycle classic well not anymore I modified it with a 1000 watt motor. Then modded the controller by soldering the shunt and changing the voltage on the caps. Now the controller can take a 72v battery and a scary rider, if you know what I mean. I've reached about 65km's then I back down the thing is only 3 feet long. So you I know what you mean about these little things.
They are fun and attract a lot of attention Cheers
i love my fiido bike, nothing better than chilling on a ride down a nice neighbourhood with my mates
Dropping the seat and bars all day long do the same on my Kurin B2. You can't really pedal probably just like the Fiido, but pretty gutsy with 400w motor!
Can you ride the bike with twist and turn or do you have to pedal mate?
I have something similar from megawheels. I put smaller competition MTB handle bars on to make it feel better balanced. The geared motor did go after a year tho. Handy little bikes though. Should fix it up soon.
I have the d3s which is same but with gears so better for hills.
It's quite capable and feels stable enough considering the tiny wheels.
Fits in the boot of civic no problem.
People laugh at me a lot when I ride it though lmfao
hello nigel, do you still have some silverware quads around! I still do and have been regularly flying last winter. have a great day.
@@MrJob91 hi, yes still have them and will he flying more soon, been building and riding ebikes mostly lately and loving it especially my Frey ex.
Thats great to hear. for me much the same build 2 ebikes and have been saving allot of cash not having to buy fuel.
@@MrJob91 the fuel saving is great atm especially lol.
I love the fact that I can just go for long rides to places I've not been before without worrying about fuel and parking, gives a great sense of freedome to explore .
I was planning on taking some quads with me to do done aerial shots if the places I go to but not yet done it.
@@FlyingFun. im almost at 8000km on the imortor 1.9 look it up its the weirdest contraption and I don't recommend, but i did 8000km on the thing
Hi mate, just seen that the old bill is cracking down on on ebikes over 250w in London way? Heard much on this?
It's 250W. 280Wh is a measure of battery size, not power
@@jonathanknight3704 random reply after a year? I did say 250w? 🤷♂️
It just goes to show, you can be positive about anything if you put in the effort
Hi Andy do you ever sell the Ebikes.?
Thanks
Simon
a cool little bike, but i would swap out the bars for bmx ones and a more powerful motor controller.
Yeah I think I'll do those mods like I did with the other bike😁
@@andykirby Yes and lean the BMW bars forward for more reach for your big body on that little bike.
Thanks for sharing !!
Great if you could do a review of the new 2023 Fiido L3 with a crazy 1113.6Wh (48V , 23.2Ah battery)
The USA version comes with odometer and the ability to turn off the speed limiter, to get the 'real' top speed of 21mph as shown by ElektroTV in "Fiido L3 Speed Unlock (2023) Guide".
I'm in doubt whether to buy the new 2023 USA version and import it to the UK,
or to buy the restricted version in the UK and change the controller and display.
Alright Andy kirby it's james kirby here, I have a 2000w kit 48volt 45amps controller running on a 52volt 30amp hr battery, and all is fine I get 37mph out off it, I am planning on adding another 52volt 20amp hr battery to it running at 60amps max, I want to know will it damage my control box with more amps running to the wheel from the double battery i have planned, or do I need another control box with higher amps,
What I good little bike looks pretty good for a runaround that you can throw in the boot of your car.
I wonder if a dropper post could be bodged into this sort of platform
i use the Fiido D4s and i am loving it .
We getting the M1 pro fat tire next week, verry happy it lookd siik
Was this filmed in Bracknell?
Nah Harlow.
@@andykirby just wanted to say, I'm going through a divorce recently, way after I watched your video on it. But it looks like you are staying strong and moving on. You are inspiring! 🏍️
Fiido are having a few issues with models at present they have recalled the new fiido x as a customer had a frame snap in half . I’ve got the fiido new m21 with built in torque sensors and just four weeks old the 500watt motor has packed up they say to ship one I’ve gotta wait 3/4 weeks even though I bought it from a U.K. company
Aw man. Thats not good. I'd end up modifying it and fixing it myself, are you sure it's the hub whixh has packed in and not some other electronics like the controller? Honestly there's not a lot to fail in DD hub motors.
@@18ct yep definitely the motor gone
@@simonashmead3162 what part of the motor has gone? Because all you have really is copper coils, some magnets, hall sensor, and some phase wires.
@@18ct I’ve been advised to swap the motor the ebike I bought it from sent a replacement motor arrived yesterday I’ve stripped it down and swapped it over just about to re install it
Was thinking about getting one of these of AliExpress..but I think it needs a touch more Oomph.
Is there I difference between the United States bike and the UK? I mean difference rules for bikes. Because I don't see your bikes her and are bikes there.
Ciao siccome in Italia è illegale acceleratore, mi sai dire ho se qualcuno sa come disattivarlo? Ho come ha fatto ho Se c'è qualche video di come fare? Grazie
Nice 1 Andy!! 👍
Good enough to go to grocery store xD it looks perfect man
hello, I have the ds2 love it but as you said andy that bit of wobble when at speed i think i may try some wider mtb handlebars nice review I'm subscribed to my friend ATB .
Thank you for a other great video I really enjoy your videos my friend
Good build the bike is great looking
Cant wait to see more video
What is the name of the helmet in video
Nice tune
Thought throttle ebikes weren’t allowed 🤔
Neither are scooters .
So what they great fun. This D3 is on sale for £363 great bargain
please do an Argos e bike
They didnt send my pump, they said they not make it anymore? Otherwise I love it is greeeat :)
Motor and power train all entry level.
I want to buy the mrs an ebike , ENGWE ?
That thing is tiny, lol it looks a little unstable to me. But if your not going far then it would be ok.
Abit heavy for a electric bike for a low range. I've seen lightweight bikes with bigger batteries
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They need use solid tyres on these
Legend
I have fiido d3 great bike
They're all good just so long as i don't have to pay for em 😂🙏 Av a gud'n Andy mate, stay cool homey 🇬🇧 😎
Nice tan Andy 😉
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Pleased be aware that any ebike with a throttle does not conform to UK and EU pedrlec law, hence is ilegal.
Only if the police stop you which unless you ride like an idiot they have no reason to stop you
I think that electric bikes and scooters with throttles are illegal in the UK. Power assisted peddling are legal 🤨
Kirby: Don’t run off and join the Ukrainian Army but if you do, please do not give your helmet away. 😂
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Talking of helmets…I got a lumos matrix and I can’t even give the f.ing thing away!…probably cause I look like Jeff bezos blooming rocket with that on me head 😂
🔴Lazy !!! If its not raining why would you not cycle on a normal bike !!!???
Let's see...arthritis, healing painful knee injury, hot humid temp...lots of reasons, so maybe be a compassionate human being instead of a snarky judgemental uninformed person. Just saying.
Does a fully grown man look ridiculous on this or passable 😂?
I've got one and I'm 6'5" and 100kg. I don't care if I look silly or not it's such good fune to ride.
Obviously too small for your size and height. If you want to have knee and hip problems, you can ride it.
Bloody England and E scooters 😂 anything to stop kids getting fresh air.
It's a CRAP. The battery died after just one summer and Fiido did not take it's responsibility and just said "there is one year warranty. They can not even suggest a repair. Now I am sitting with a dead battery and bike gathers dust in basement. DO NOT BUY THIS CRAP!!
Clown bike.😁🤪
kenvitatoe TH-cam E bike