Wired Freedom - First 500 Miles? Honest - No Codes, No Influence!
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- This is an honest, unpaid review. No sales pitch. As promised in other videos, here's my quick take on owning this Wired Freedom after 545 miles. The bike is good, but....
Enjoy and thanks for watching.
RUGER
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can't wait to see who drops a 72 volt variation of this format, enjoyed hearing your point of view 🤙⚡
You and me both 👍 Dig your channel, thanks for watching. RUGER
Its gonna be a motorcycle at that point and will need registration OR it will be on only offroad vehicle and basically useless like your Suron.
60v is pretty much the legal limit for e-bikes.
@@HighguyMcflymy cloan super73 has 96v can run it up to 12000 watts and it's legal till I get caught 😅😂
@@HighguyMcflyif it's over 750w in most states it's illegal so leave us alone that take it way above legal 😂
@@HighguyMcfly we don't care about the 28 mph they can shove that bullshit
From the looks of it, you have a 2024 Wired Freedom Gen I. This is essentially a beta version of the current dual battery 2024 Gen II version. The Achilles heal on the Gen I version is that if you go up steep hills for prolonged distances, this bike will overheat and consequently shutdown. I am disappointed that as of yet, Wired has not offered an upgrade path for the Gen I owners in the form of offering a drive train kit since the frame between the two versions is the same. My customer experience with Wired has been good so I would have expected more.
Thanks for the honest review! Been looking closely at ordering this bike. Thanks for pointing out the battery issue... it now has me thinking twice about purchasing this!
Thanks for watching. Battery issue may not be a deal killer but it IS worth noting...thinking twice is proper consumerism! RUGER
What is the battery issue?
@@InsideTH-camMinds The battery will only show peak charge to 66.6 volts vs. 67.1 when new. There's a miscommunication between the battery and the system. Wired has no clue and has abandoned the issue. My bad luck, I guess! RUGER
Keeping the price the same after adding the dual battery balances out the shipping charge in my opinion. The price may not stay the same for long though. With the upgrades on Wired's new bikes, it puts Wired ahead of E-cells, in my opinion.
Yeah, competition definitely benefits the consumer. Come on 72 volts!!! RUGER
Good review Ruger. That skipping gears is a matter of adjustment. My sister's bike was having the same issue and she took it to an REI by her house they did an adjustment on her derailer and brakes for $30 and she said it shifts like butter now.
Good to know. I'll probably adjust it myself after about 1000 miles. As long as I don't hardcore off-road, it's a minor annoyance. RUGER
@@RugersLastResort My 2024 Freedom has skipped a tooth in 6th but mostly 7th gear when I'm on the peddle hard, from day one. It's not the derailer adjustment, because mine is adjusted correctly with perfect alignment. I think it's because there is not enough tooth contact for the chain to grab on that dinky little 7th gear sprocket. Also, at the same time in 7th there is less spring tension on the derailer arm spring compared to the larger lower gears. My friend Joe's freedom does the same exact thing. Not exactly sure what the fix is on that one? Maybe try and find a way to get more spring tension on that arm to help keep the chain planted on that gear a little better? I don't know..
Great review! I just ordered mine about a week ago. I hope they have the battery issue resolved before the next batch goes out in June.
I hope you enjoy that fun bike! RUGER
Wired has released it’s dual battery and other upgrades to the new model. Same price!!
Did you get the bike? I ordered mine 5 days ago, the website said mid to late July delivery. I hope it's accurate!!
U will absolutely love it. It truly is a beast. Be safe and enjoy.
I am also at 500 miles since the beginning of March and I really love my wired freedom!
Fun bike for sure! RUGER
Since I'm still waiting on delivery of the Freedom, when I saw the upgrades they did I got a little worried. I contacted Wired and they said I'd be getting the new one. The new one has bigger brakes 205mm 4 piston Gemma ( Gemma is a Taiwan company, I hear the brakes are good but finding parts stateside looks difficult so far). Bigger W motor (3200W / 153NM). Second battery (fits in rack 15AH). Balancer for 2 battery setup. Longer front fender (w/ 2 extra stays that bolt to the fork). Same headlight. New slimmer display w/ plain English programming. USB port is now on the button cluster. New 45A controller (now potted and fits on a metal bracket on the frame in usual place). That was about the gist of it. New weight with both batteries in, 105lbs. LOL. I was suppose to get this thing in late May, but could be June now, not sure. Forgot to ask if a Keurig machine might soon be a added accessory. 😁
Bought mine 3 weeks ago can't wait for delivery
Thanks for the details on the upgraded specs. Too bad they couldn't keep the weight down but at 105lbs, that's not too bad. Oh you GOTTA get a Keurig mount for that baby 😁 Waiting is the hardest part! RUGER
@@RugersLastResort I enjoy your videos Ruger, keep them coming. Especially because your rides are in my old stomping ground. I used to live near 35th Ave & Dunlap and my Sister lived near 43rd & Cactus. I like seeing how things have developed over the years. I also like your take on things. Stay free my friend. 😛
@@ByteMyWire Thanks for watching. This place has certainly changed in the 30 years I've lived here! Some for the good, others not so good 😎 RUGER
I have seen the new ones and they seam to be getting better.. I might even opt for getting the Cruiser since it now has full suspension..
I got my Wired Freedom back in Sept '23 and I too love it overall. I may ride it once to three times a week and 5 to 20 miles per ride and charge it pretty much every time after I ride it so it's ready to go all the time. I too have noticed that it only charges my battery to 66 and change volts.
I'm charging to 66.7 to 66.9 anymore. Not a real big deal but one would expect more from "SAMSUNG" branded batteries....maybe that's all they are...branded! RUGER
Great review. I just purchased my Wired Freedom (blue) today, very excited to get the bike. Now I have a 2020 Rad Power Bike Radrover ST, I’ve had it for 4 years now and have just a little over 6,000 miles on it. Was thinking of getting another Rad Power bike, but after watching the videos on TH-cam about this bike I’ve changed my mind. I’m looking forward to being able to go up hills a little faster now. Thanks for the information in your video.
Thanks for watching. I hope you enjoy that new Wired 👍👍 RUGER
i just bought one too mid july shipping kinda sucks tho
My neighbor's Rad Mini he bought in 2016, still holds an 80% charge. He hasn't had a car in over 10 years. Props to Radpower for building great ebikes that last. I don't have one.
@@EkamwituEven with Amazon Prime, my recently purchased ebike took 8-9 days. I have 2 ebikes already, but waiting a month is too long, imo.
@@Mark-qv4bn yeah but ngl i dont mind
just bought one and am watching as many videos on the bike (ive watched pretty much all of them before i purchased the bike) im so stoked to get mine. Im hearing nothing but goodthings other than some minor nitpicking stuff which i have been okay with. I keep hearing of E-cells and when looking at their website and bikes maybe im too dumb but seemed like it wasnt as cheap at the Wired freedom nd had a bunch of expensive upgrades that almost seemed mandatory. i think just the ease of getting the wired and having it pretty much maxed out with stuff is perfect for me. i know shipping sucks but thats kinda like a you win some lose some moment that i just dealt with. since i just ordered too im getting the dual battery pack with my bike which i am extremely happy for.
I like the updated battery packs on the new Wired. Hope they use better cells than what came with my 2024! Enjoy that bike 👍 RUGER
After as much research as possible between this bike and the E-CELLS 5 STAR, I've decided on the E-CELLS. It comes down to customer service.
Not only customer service, but the E Cells bikes are built far better.
@willybrown55 Not surprised and am happy to hear that.
Same but opposite. I choose wired. I was in the same boat as you at first but after the latest new updated version of wired and keeping it the same price for all the upgrades I decided to go with wired this time around and from what I've seen their customer service seems pretty good. E cells has amazing customer service that can't be beat but I also don't like how the owner constantly goes on videos and harasses people that say anything negative about his bike.
OK again I love heaven this channel and I thank you so much for allowing this darn it sometimes they do have to change a couple of things cause well you said so-and-so do the consumers I like to step through it is not a girl's bike it is a bike that makes somebody oh well who's been injured maybe a fake leg maybe just needs to be able to step through We're all good
My battery charges to 66.6 and 66.7 on a good day.
At about 1500 miles . I've had the controller mounts fail and the charger fan would make a terrible sound .I let wired know and they replaced both items immediately.
Good to know, thanks for your experience! Any one else have issues? RUGER
Your battery is getting out of balance. You need a charger that will continue to output power after the pack is "charged". The BMS should start to balance the pack, but it will take awhile.
@@cs-xd9gy Wonder if I could use my charge that we used on RC car packs? RUGER
I appreciate the blunt honesty.
Thank you. I try to soak this channel in brutal honesty....as I interpret this world. RUGER
You and I both. If I have offended anyone....GOOD. It's either this bike or the 5 Star ECells. Thoughts?
@@DitchCCDC23 I can't compare 5 Star with Wired. I say take an objective look and make you best choice. Either way, you'd be far better than a Rad or Himiway! RUGER
Wow really? That's interesting that you say that about Rad. My wife has one but it's at least 5 years old. Thanks for replying and be safe.
Ruger, I've got cash in hand but am afraid to pull the trigger until I hear a little more about the frame. I saw a video of a guy who owned both the Ecells 5 star and the wired. He didn't have too much good to say about wired, but I'm taking a lot of what he said with a grain of salt. However, I did see the wired frame flexing upon certain conditions. Another video I saw showed the guy telling us about how wired is beefing up the piece that attaches the center shock to the frame. Have you heard of any updates on this subject?
Hey Roger; great review. About the batteries: I heard somewhere that these types of batteries don't like to be stored while fully charged. I don't know what that means in scientific/electrical speak; however, that's what I usually do. I have a AZUB Ti-Fly X recumbent trike with a Shimano E6000 mid-drive at the bottom bracket. Where my batteries used to charge and post a full range state of 103 miles, now they are only posting a full range state of 98 miles. I heard it's best to store your batteries partially charged; not full or empty. So, maybe I've been destroying my batteries without knowing it? Don't know, but the capacity is definitely less.
Interesting commentary on selling price and which bike to purchase. When I first ordered my e-bike (first one ever), it was a Wired Freedom. The next day I saw the Ecells. Eventually I canceled my Wired order and purchased the Ecells 5 Star. Although the machines are nearly identical I thought the Ecell bike had better features and execution. Also, with the no tax and no shipping Ecells offered I was able to purchase a few minor upgrades (tires, torque sensor) and still saved over $300. You're correct though, both companies are dueling it out, and both have offered major upgrades to their products in the last few weeks. My 5 Stars should be here in a month. I'll let you know what I think of it. Take care; glad to see you are still getting it done out there. Stay safe, Brother. All the best.
Correct. I never store fully charged. Owning many LIPO RC cars, I've had to stay on top of them. Batteries will degrade, I'm just not sure 3 months and 500 miles is acceptable... RUGER
Solid honest review, thank you very much. I have the exact same as you, less the fenders. Question, have you noticed any noises coming from the rear hub motor as you go from one PAS level to another? I have a slight rubbing noise in level two and four but very pronounced in level three. Quite annoying. I've seen a few others mention this in other threads.
What I get on mine is a little 'whine' in L3 and L4. I'm not concerned as the nylon gears have metal bulk ends. The noise I hear is similar to an older manual transmission in a car. Thanks for watching and enjoy that ride. RUGER
Appreciate the thoroughness of the review, Ruger. If you contact Wired regarding the battery, let us know.
Thanks again.
Thanks for watching...battery is holding at 66.7 and works for me. . RUGER
I love my 2023 Blue Wired Freedom, but I must admit, that orange looks pretty cool too! I'd probably buy the Wired again, the E-Cells bike is just kinda ugly ;-)
Thanks for watching 👍👍 RUGER
Yup two 60 volt batteries and a 45 on the controller instead of a 40
Thank you for this video. I'm also the guy who would never buy a 48v ebike. I tried one out and it just didn't do it for me.
Thanks for watching. 48v fills me with boredom! RUGER
Nice bike for sure. I like the latest Wired Cruiser in lime green as well.
Shame they don't have them here in the UK.
My derestricted Himiway Zebra will have to do me for now.
Do you run tire liners? I find my tannus tire liners really make for a more comfortable ride with the fat tires running about 16 psi.
Keep the video's coming 👍
Hey my UK friends 😎 I dig the lime green as well. You have some real tuff laws there in the UK when it comes to e-bikes and scooters. Draconian! No liners yet. When the tires need replaced, I plan on giving liners a serious consideration... RUGER
I have 3 ebikes, i haven't driven my truck in month. I like to pedal.
Sub from a fellow Wired owner and a long time RC enthusiast! Great review!
Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching 👍👍 RUGER
I have owned an ebike and have 3600 miles on my bike. My pet peeve is people who speed on trails mostly used by pedestrians. Yesterday a guy flew by me doing 25 mph+. A
walking trail that is used by 95% walkers, occasionally with strollers. If you want to fly... stay on the roads. Those guys will get us banned on trails!
Yah, this guy was doing 40 on a walking trail
@polok890 Remember, all it takes is one ebike running into a baby carriage at 25 mph on a trailer to get us all banned.
@@jstanovic the class 2 20 mph is more than fare. Thats fast. These guys are just gonna keep pushing the limits until the feds require strict regulation and plates and insurance
@@polok890 I have no trouble with speed. Just be respectful on the walking trails. My thoughts are that if you want to go 40+ mph...get a scooter. I have a motorcycle with 112,000 m8les on it.
After years of trying to pick a damned bike, your video had me pull the trigger. Dual batter 60v is good for me. I'm into rc's also BTW lol.
I hope you enjoy that bike 👍👍 RUGER
I adjusted my headlight, so it rides just above the fender. Tighten things up. I haven't had a problem. Just passed 400 miles last evening. I love this bike.
Good to hear, keep riding 👍😎 RUGER
Almost every video ive watched on the Wired Freedom, there are complaints about issues they are having with it. At this point it just seems to me that the E-Cells 5 Star is just a better made bike. I do love the new dual battery setup and 45A controller they are using on the 2024 models and the step thru frame of their Cruiser though so its making my decision tough.
Who knows? I'd love to torture a 5Star but no way I'm buying, and maintaining, a second bike (at least that's my feeling for now)... RUGER
Great objective review! Which bag did you mount on the rear rack, and how does it secure? I have a Trek 7S Allant+ class 3 with Bosch speed motor, and it is finely crafted like a Porsche. However, having a throttle and ability to go over 30mph with great range has me intrigued. I am 295lbs and may get one of the new updated 2024 Freedom models. Thanks for being objective and sharing both the pros and cons. Some channels are all about paid sponsorship.
Thanks for watching. Not sure but I assume you could probably purchase 2-3 Wired bikes for the price of the Trek?! RUGER
@@RugersLastResort No, it's twice as much but the craftsmanship is amazing. I bought it back in 2020 during peak Covid. Hey, which bag are you using?
@@TeddysVentures I'm sure the quality is fantastic. I used to ride Giant NRS bikes in the early 2000's - great bikes but costly. Here's a link to the bag: www.amazon.com/dp/B083TRF9QX?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
RUGER
I am looking forward to picking one up, hopefully in the next few months...great video.
Thanks. Hope you get one and enjoy the thrill 👍 RUGER
use lock-tight on the fender bolt.
If it doesn't already have it put a lockwasher on it and the fender shouldn't rattle loose.
Okay love the entire freedom wired I think I'm gonna get the cruiser version because it's a step through but it's every bit bad ass is The Wire treatment however...... I have 7825 miles on my magicical cruiser and it's not the pro model there's no hydraulics anywhere great front shots that came with it and manual breaks adjusted many times of course but a little slime and the tires fantastic bicycle tire liners I'm gonna go to give the name you pink people you know who you are But I'm taking all of it come on keep going with this we have to do comparisons because I'm ordering the wired cruiser
Enjoy that cruiser! RUGER
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I'm curious about that 1600 mile 60v scooter what's the make & model?
Thanks for watching. That scooter is a VSETT 10+. It's a real ripper! I have a video of it around here somewhere 👍👍 RUGER
Great review, I appreciate it. The only thing I like more about the Wired ovee the Ecells is then looks. Nicer logo, nicer colors, nicer angles in the fram. For some reason looks is a bigger deal then it should be for me but I know the Ecells is the better move bike wise. They have more experience with the frame and ebikes in general and seem to have made a more durable and slightly better quality product. I'm not into their berry blue color tho, I prefer Wireds metallic light blue and orange.
Looks certainly play a role in our purchases and ownership. Drop a V8 in a Prius and I'd still refuse to buy one 🤣 RUGER
E cells frame is a disaster lol. The battery hits the standard air shock, the welds are a mess, the wire management is a mess. Looks like they slapped the stuff on an old obsolete frame. New Wired bikes are in a whole different class in terms of power, speed, and acceleration and battery capacity. Wired bikes also just look much better and well made.
The wires freedom bike has serious design flaw in the rear suspension linkage and in the swing arm. The frame flexes as it is made of rubber.
@@willybrown55 I have a 'special' Wired as the frame is made of aluminum! 😂😂 RUGER
Rio Vista park! My hub for riding as well! Trying to decide between him freedom and five start rn. Any suggestions?
None here, follow your bliss 😎😎 RUGER
Nice review! Nice looking bike too. Quick question, do they charge for shipping? I don't see anything on their site that mentions free shipping..
Thanks for watching, Rich. Yes they do charge for shipping - it depends on where you're located. RUGER
Oops I missed one valuable thing what's up with the Fender not going all the way down so if you cruise through water or mud you're destroyed come on wired what's up with the Fender get it all the way down where it should be
How is the pedaling? What I'm asking is do you have any pedal resistance at higher speeds. Some fast ebikes it almost impossible to pedal at speed. Well you can pedal but your just ghost pedaling, no resistance. Thanks
Great question! Yes, this Wired has a large chainring. I can pedal with resistance up to my top speed of around 43 MPH. In fact, I believe pedaling helps it to get to that number. Of course, I could always place in lower gear and ghost if desired. RUGER
@@RugersLastResort Thanks for the reply. I want to get some exercise and well as cruise.
@@bass3587 For sure, the best thing about ebikes is you have the choice of working out or just sitting back along for the ride. RUGER
What pump did you get on amazon for the shock? Isit any good?
This one...worked fine for me. www.amazon.com/dp/B0BTV861JZ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
Balance the battery keep it plugged in for 6 hours after its fully charged every so often you should be at 67.2 then. Chain slip you should check for chain stretch if its good then index and lube your chain. Definitely lose the fenders and rack really detracts from the looks of the bike. Vee Speedsters are a fun tire for the freedom its a 3.5" tire works fine on the freedoms 3" rim get the 3.5" tubes too pop in some flat out now you can rip. If you want the real need for speed shunt mod the controller HUGE difference🍻
Excellent ideas! Yeah, those V Speedsters! I'm working with Steven at Wired in regards to battery issues. The battery seems to test as 67 volts but the display is incorrect. We'll see how things shake out. Definitely a video soon on this.... RUGER
Hey WIRED, will you fix the chain and battery issue before shipping the new 2024 models out❓️I chose WIRED over E-CELLS...good thing I didn't order yet. Hopefully WIRED will see 👀 and answer my question 🙏🏾
Ha ha, I don't think Wired watches small channels like this but thanks for the shout out to them 👍👍 RUGER
Just by an E cells bike. it's a far better made bike.
Your chain will stretch overtime so you might need to service it. Look at some youtube videos on chain maintenance.
Thanks for the advice. I will certainly look into it! 👍👍 RUGER
Have you ever pulled anything like a small trailer or wagon with your bike I'm looking for an e-bike for hunting if I harvest a deer or hog I need to have enough confidence in this bike to transport up to 600 yards
No I have not. Hunting would be a great use for an ebike. RUGER
If I were you I'd get a bike like this to hunt more quietly them after you get your deer come back with a ATV or something to haul your meat back.
@RugersLastResort @christopher564 Well I finally got the WF today. Assembled it..charged the batteries..put Flat Out in the tires..Unlocked it..shined it up and went for a short cruise. Holy crap this thing is fast. I only weigh 150 lbs wet. The front end came up a bit on the first throttle from a dead stop. LOL. To answer your question Chris, yep I'm lovin' it. Plan on doing a cruise to the lake tomorrow. The poor UPS guy pulled it up 12 steps to my front door. He could have just left it at the garage LOL (box weighed 120lbs).
Enjoy that ride! RUGER
@@RugersLastResort I did a 45 mile cruise today. Had a great time. This thing is fun as hell! 😊
@@ByteMyWire Nice, yeah fun as hell! RUGER
500 miles with no cleaning of the chain drive might have the chainring ⚙️ worn down if it’s slipping.
It's not worn down...but I like the way you think... RUGER
use some spider washers for the fender and light joint :P
I like that idea 👍😎 RUGER
I wish all TH-camrs were no nonsense like this guy 👍
Thank you. RUGER
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Actually there are 3 sides, Mine, Yours and the Truth 😉
What model year release is this? 2024?
This is the early release, not the current 2024. RUGER
you need to look at the welds on the e-cell bikes...gross...poor welds...compare to wired. I wish Wired would allow options. At the least, the tire choice, on or off-road.
When I checked the Ecells website, I found the options were quite impressive. RUGER
All lithium batteries will degrade with use. Tesla tells you to charge only to 80% for daily use and rarely or never charge to 100%. If you routinely charge to 100%, you will prematurely age your battery. The dual Battery setup of the new Wired Bikes gives you more power from less voltage sag and so much range that it is easy to stay in the 80% to 20% Goldilocks zone for maximum battery life. I never charge my bike above 65 volts, my battery will last longer than I will.
48 volt e-bikes are fine. Not everybody wants to go a gazillion miles an hour or a gazillion miles on one battery. I guess to each his own. Just my opinion.
Great point. I think MOST people should only ride 48v bikes. RUGER
Have you had any flats?
Not as of this date. RUGER
@@RugersLastResort And no use of flat out, or any other slime???????
@@Mojo-Risin-Risin I did fill the tires with Slime just in case.... RUGER
@@RugersLastResort Thxz..RLR
@@RugersLastResort Subscribed!!👍👍
use lock tite for front fender ! u never owned a harley l.o.l. lock tite every bolt !!!:)
Especially those shovelheads! RUGER
I know I should be more concerned about function and reliability than form, but visually, this bike is doing nothing for me. I wish my Himiway performed like this, but it's not worth riding an ugly bike to change. To each their own, I've seen way worse out there. To be fair, there is really nothing "wrong" with it, more boring than ugly.
I think all ebikes are on the homely side. RUGER
two zip ties> front fender fixed
I like that! RUGER
Absurd.
Just get another battery.
It looks like you have the suspension set on slow and not firm or fast. I also think the seat isn’t very good.
TERRIFIC storytelling & honest info!! sub'd/liked 🙂 sure is difficult to tell how a bike will FEEL, from just a YT-vid, though. America really needs a much-wider eBike Distribution, cause SW FL has zilch. oddly. would this be THE ebike for on-road riding??? I'll keep checkin' the Channel 🙂
Thanks for watching 👍 Yeah, I think this bike is better suited for on-road vs off-road...especially if you changed out the tires to a fast roller type for sure... RUGER
Question for ya... Why did you choose this over the ecells bike. I'm in the market of some electrical type of transportation (escooter or ebike).. But I am bombarded and still confused after hours of research. I read that the customer support for Wired freedom is horrible. I saw the response they sent to many people about the death wobble some people experience. Very pissed off to see their demeaning message to customers. I prefer a USA owned company. Anyhow, just wanted to ask you so I can find out why people would buy this bike over the ecells. Thank you for your transparent review
Simple in my case - this was the quickest bike I could find for the dollar. The Ecells version was not on the market. Thanks for watching. RUGER
A great, even handed review. I, too have noticed a slight drop in my voltage when fully charged. Didn't know it was a thing, since this is my first battery operated bike. Not gonna worry about it until it gets real. I get plenty of juice for my needs. My worry is the coming summer, when my garage turns into a toaster oven. I guess I'll have to bring the battery indoors to preserve it.
I put almost 1500 miles (!!) on mine since February. The bike is holding up like a tank in the most challenging rides in the desert. A true beast. So, no regrets at all. However, my next one is going to be an E Cell Dual Star which is a similar bike, with better components and dual batteries. Cheers!
Thanks. Yeah, depending on the summer heat, you could be better served by storing in the AC environment. I've kept plenty of LIPO's in my garage over summers with no degradation, but I wouldn't recommend doing that. My next bike will be 72 volts - brand, yet to be determined 😎 RUGER
What’s better on the e cells? Nothing. E cells doesn’t even offer a thru axle fork😀
Let us know how the battery situation goes
Great video Brother, i dont trust any reviews from anyone who got a free bike from the company thx for posting. SUBSCRIBED
Thanks for the sub my man! RUGER
What you are experiencing with the battery, could be the fault of the charger.
Yeah, I'm kinda suspecting a possible balance issue. May consider obtaining a different charger but gotta research a bit as I'm not that savvy on electronics. RUGER
From what I understand the stock chargers that get sent out with many PEV's aren't exactly perfect. Many of them "overcharge" and that can be damaging to the longevity of your battery. I'm sure what the exact voltage on your battery is supposed to be but if the charger is consistently going over that then it can degenerate the life of the battery quicker. Lots of folks spend money on "quick chargers" or a charger enhancer which will allow you to control the exact voltage that it will stop charging. There is also a way to open up the stock charger and locate a specific screw adjuster that will turn down the voltage slightly. A little company called "Pidzoom" makes charger enhancers and quick chargers. Sorry for the novel there I just wanted to share what I know. Thanks for another awesome video!
Thanks, I love a good novel 😂 I'm going to continue charging/operating pursuant to Wired's instruction manual. If the full charge voltage continues to drop, then I'll probably pursue a warranty claim. 🏁 RUGER
I'm kinda skeptical about the lack of an integral chain guard on that chain ring. Not only cause of concern about chain jump but also I don't want chain grease on my pants.
So would you buy the E-Cells or the Wired now....? Have you seen the Lectric One...? Any opinion? Thank you so much!!
Ecells vs. Wired? At this point I'd probably do a coin toss. I have no allegiance to Wired. Yes, I've seen the Lectric one...looks like the typical 20-29 MPH boring ebike (to me anyway). RUGER
@@RugersLastResort The belt-drive and semi-automatic shifting is what catches my interest - don't like the smaller tire profile...thanks for replying!!
@@danrosesexperiment Oh, yes I admit that belt drive is absolutely of interest. Like to see that on my Wired for sure! RUGER
Probably have a couple bad cells.
That is my suspicion as well........ RUGER
That's why I'm trying to sale my custom Trek 4500 with a Bafang BBSO2 750 W & 48v-10.4 Ah for $1100 B/O. 60 V and dual motors awd is the latest on the market.
Im a senior citizen daily rider. For the last 2 years, I've averaged 150-300 miles every month. I now have 2 ebikes, and I'll soon have 3 ebikes, all for me. Ha ha.
Is there a death wobble?
I'm happy to report: No death wobble! RUGER
Will this bike work for someone that is 5 feet
Probably not. Maybe the cruiser version? RUGER
If your actually just 5 feet, then definitely not
I hope you get your battery issues sorted out. That much degradation after only 500 miles is a huge deal breaker for me. Even your scooter's similar issue after only 1600 miles would concern me. I have 3, Bosch mid-drive e-bikes with thousands of miles on all of them and my batteries still charge up to 100% every time and my range hasn't been affected much either.
I had intended to get a 60V, 40mph bike soon but now I want to see if this is a common problem.
My scooter is fine, charging to 67.1 two years later! Yeah, research this stuff before you buy is paramount. RUGER
@@RugersLastResortTry leaving your battery plugged in to the charger for several hours after the green light comes on to allow the cells to balance properly if you are going for maximum charge. Maximum Charge is really pretty stupid and will quickly destroy your battery and your company😂😂😂
I have a Wired Freedom (February 2024 model). Put 500 miles on it. VERY satisfied, until, electrical issues arose. Wired has been VERY helpful with troubleshooting but it's still not yet resolved for me. I hope we can get it back to working as it did at first. Regarding your concern about battery degradation: I'd suggest that you check the battery itself with a multimeter to see if it may be fully charged even though the display is indicating a lower voltage than the real voltage at the battery. (That seems to be at least one of my issues.)
Thanks for the input, Robert. I have a multimeter and will give it a go this week. I hope you get yours sorted out. RUGER
@@RugersLastResort Thanks, it will be very interesting to see if your battery voltage matches the reading on your display. Mine has not been matching and Wired is helping me find a solution. It seems that once the reading goes down, the performance goes down even if the battery is still well charged. I very much hope I can get the problem sorted out on mine and perhaps you too can find a solution to the apparent battery degradation that you've noticed! Best wishes, it's a great bike when working properly!
Nice update. I'm still waiting for mine... hopefully this month! One question I have is what are the electric motor / gearing noise levels at roughly 20mph or so?
For me I decided on 60V primarily because I was unsure whether a hub motor's torque could handle going up some steep hills returning home while loaded with groceries. It was that or getting a mid-motor bike where a lower voltage wouldn't be a problem. That was my only real concern, I doubt I'll ever run the thing above 30mph or so anyway.
I'll probably take off the fenders when I get it, but we'll see. One big reason I decided on the Wired was that the rear rack looks very sturdy... one of my requirements since I'll be hanging panniers and carrying maybe 50 pounds in them.
I'll need to find a good charging solution. I have no need to charge the batteries to full, I figure 80% (63V) will be plenty. Even just 70% (61V). I suspect that the included chargers just charge them up to 100% every time but I don't know (can anyone tell me?).
Yes, if you leave the battery on the charger, they will go 100% every time. The rear rack is sturdy for sure. Gear noise at 20MPH is minor. Hope you enjoy that bike! RUGER
How tall are you? Im trying to gauge where the seat post would be for me.
5.10 here! RUGER
Just get a locking nut for that bolt and bingo you'll be fine I had to do it for the light on my Aventon Sinch 2.0 and Im doing mostly steep hills and lots of gravel
This, yep! RUGER
How tall/ heavy are you ? Hope u get the battery figured out.
5.10 225ish. Thanks for watching. RUGER
That Sunset metallic orange is a beautiful color. I use to have a 02 Firebird that color. I still miss that car lol
I dig those Firebirds. Understand why you miss it! RUGER
In one review the guy said the battery is mounted off center, if true this is stupid.
Yes, it's a little off center. Probably due to the plug and latch (I'm assuming). RUGER
@@RugersLastResort - Thanks, probably going to lean more towards Ecells bike. Guess engineering hadn't heard about center of gravity when thinking up this battery mount design?
@@vanceg4901 Hope you fully enjoy that ecells bike! RUGER
The new ecells dual star smokes wired freedom
Give us the details 👍 RUGER
Yeah in what way? Wired bikes now have 1000 more watts and a much better frame and much safer thru axle fork. The old e cells frame has no clearance for the shock and has to be redesigned besides being ugly with poor welds and horrible cable management. Wired is $250 less after shipping and will soon be certified to full UL standards, not just the battery like e cells is supposedly seeking.
@@jfly2249 how does that little controller put out so much power? What’s the longevity of it? No one knows. I wish wired would offer a longer warranty or the ability to purchase an extended.
@@jfly2249You're delusional if you think the Wired frame is better. In fact, it has serious design flaws that should have never made it to production. The frame is really chincy and weak. But most every wired freedom e-bike owner does not know that. The word is getting out though.
Great review , honest and straight forward. Now if i could only figure out how to get one shipped to Canada .
Thanks! Yeah, for Canada I think Fabulous Bikes is based there...they may have a quick bike option available. Good luck! RUGER