Yeah! I hope we get to film together like this more in the future but she does have her own job as a teacher... I enjoy sharing with her and hope that some of the conversations and questions translate to people here who might be new or just enjoy another perspective :D
+ElectricBikeReview.com i agree.. its nice to hear from a perspective that is new to the e-bike scene.. That can provide you questions that you may overlook since you are frequently exposed to ebikes on a regular basis and making trivial things that may be important to some people but seem the norm to you. And as you can see from the comments.. We love her! you lucky lucky dog! hope to see more from her in the future
Yeah! I'm glad you enjoyed that... it seems like I learn something new with each review and sometimes it's not just about the bike but how to show the bike or film better, Brandy did a great job filming for her first time!
I just bought one of these. Very comfortable. Those beefy tires handle anything a cracked street or sidewalk can throw your way. The delay in the motor doesn't bother me at all. In fact, I like it. I am not taken by surprise when the power kicks in. Seems smooth in fact. The lack of a throttle is not a problem. I simply use assist 2 or 3 to climb hills. The bike is not hard to pedal in non electric mode. Thanks for inspiring me to buy it.
I was thinking of purchasing a BionX kit and upgrading my current folding bicycle to an electric bike, but this whole bicycle costs less than the BionX kit. Makes me re-think about modifying my bike and just purchasing this one or similar. Thanks for the review! You have successfully converted your gf into a electric bike rider.
Court, thanks for the review. I was thinking about one for my wife. Sounds/looks perfect for her. We just started selling those little guys and I haven't got to do much more than look one over because they're going out the door as fast as the guys can build them up! Oh and thanks for the rain shots! The weather here in SoCal this past week of Oct '17 has been like something out of Herbert's Dune series so just seeing that was refreshing :^) -A SoCal Fremen, commuting by bike instead of sandworms
As always a fantastic review Court. Congrats on the new girl in your life buddy, she seems to have sparked a new approach in your ebike reviews, good work. And yes, The pun was intended 😎
Ha! Cute... yeah, she sparked a lot of excitement and I love her enthusiasm. She used to live in Germany and kept commenting on how the design seemed European and she had seen a lot of cyclists there. Good stuff, thanks for saying hi :)
This bike is very very similar to a version of the Shinga Trotter T400 bike I have here in Europe. That too is a folding e-bike, that blends in, although the wheels are much sturdier I think. Same 250w motor, just this looks a little more curved. Great review, it's good to see other electric folding bikes being reviewed! :)
You're right! The Shinga Trotter appears to have cast wheels (Aluminum or Magnesium) which are stronger than spokes but don't flex as much and can sometimes weigh more too. The Trotter T400 looks a lot like the Enzo to me electricbikereview.com/enzo-ebikes/folding-electric-bike/
It was actually your review of the Enzo that put me on the track of the Shinga! I wanted to find something available in Europe that was that same "blend in" style. :) You are right about the wheels and the weight - it's heavy enough that it's tough to carry with one hand especially when folded. I didn't go for the suspension version because that's even heavier.
Glad you enjoyed it! I feel really lucky to be friends with her, this was a spur of the moment thing and I asked if she wanted to try the bike and be on camera. I think she did an amazing job... Thanks for your kind words Arnold :)
Quick release is generaly for light weight easy to lift wheels rule of thumb is you can put lightweights on to heavy but don't put heavy on lightweight
I was a little Suspicious when the video first started. I’ve never seen you without a helmet. Then you introduce your girlfriend. She must’ve said lose the helmet. Good for her. Another great video
@14:30 - Since these are mechanical disc brakes, you don't have to worry about pulling on the brake levers when the wheel is off the bike. That problem only exists with hydraulic disc brakes. And don't worry about turning the handlebars when putting the bike in the car...it folds up.
I believe you say in the video that this bike is made in Taiwan? Taiwan makes some very good products. I own two gas powered scooters from two different companies in Taiwan. One is a Kymco People 150, the other is a SYM HD200. There is another company, Genuine Scooters that is made in Taiwan and all three export their products to the US. The quality of these companies is quite good. In fact, all three companies give two year warranties on these scooters. Maybe that doesn't sound too impressive, but, when you consider all of the Japanese "big four" (Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, and Suzuki) only give one year warranties, and even Vespa, only gives one year, you can see the Taiwanese scooter makers have good confidence in their bikes quality. These three companies all also make, and have made, regular motorcycles also. If this ebike maker has neafr the quality of the scooter makers, this should be quite a good ebike. It should be a good step up from the Chinese makers in general. Forgot to mention the third Taiwanese scooter maker, PGO. I think PGO may make the scooters sold by Genuine Scooters here in the US. PGO, again, runs a two year warranthy, and their products are also highly regarded. SYM, PGO, Kymco, and Genuine all compare favorably to Vespa and the Japanese big four. Oh yeah, your girl friend is really a pretty lady!!
I don't at the moment and yeah... I realize that's a big area for improvement. As it is, this video has been adjusted for sound volume and that takes a lot of time and still doesn't come out perfectly. I have thought about using a separate mic system and overlaying the audio. Do you have any tips on this? I film with a handheld gimbal and GoPro Hero 4 Silver because it's so portable and easy to ride with. I'm open to your input
It's a bit lighter and feels stiffer because the handlebar doesn't telescope and there's no suspension. I haven't looked at the latest VoltBike but the Urban is a great value and comes with more accessories like lights. The slightly wider 2.3" vs. 1.95" tires are a nice upgrade on the Oyama
Two grown kids already? She doesn’t seem that old. Good shot you lady’s man! By the way, the bike looks very much like an old fashioned dutch folding bike.
Hi EBR, I couldn't sleep day and night. Food has became tasteless and colors are now just dull. I regretted so much that I sold my Oyama CX E8D last year. A huge mistake if you ask me. I've been looking everywhere to find a folding ebike that has a very similar power/speed the E8D offers. Since you have ridden so many different types/brand of ebikes, which one do you recommend similar to Oyama that cost less than $1k? Please help! I can't afford to buy another Oyama, they're still selling well around 1500. Please help!! How's Bennelli City Zero N2.0?
Can some one help i need a replacement battery but the store I bought it from nyc closed down where can I buy it ??? My battery does not seem to charge
Yeah! I feel thankful to have a friend like her in my life. And indeed, the look of this bike is one of my favorites right now with the big tires and tight lines. It's probably my favorite looking folder at the moment even though there are some areas for improvement. If it were just a bit cheaper I think it could become a leader
hopefully someone could help me so I bought a seev 800 and I live in Los Angeles gonna use to go to work the problem is what the law rule for that and what class will it be and also can I ride it in the bike lane.?? hopefully someone get some info thank you new to this
Hmm, that doesn't have pedals does it? I think you'd be operating in a grey area because it's not technically a bicycle but it also doesn't comply with DOT (no turn signals or other lights). Riding in a bike lane on the side of a road is probably the least controversial place to ride (vs. bike paths and paved sidewalks) but you could still get questioned about it. I think the key is how powerful the motor is and what the top speed is. If you stay under 20 mph and ride thoughtfully, that goes a long way towards how you might be treated by law enforcement
ElectricBikeReview.com it does not have pedals it more like scooter but im hear u dont need a dmv licences or i gonna use it for work which ill be traveling 13miles to work... the problems im have is i dont want get a ticket from and get pool over by a cop in los Angeles
I'll keep an eye out for that one. Sometimes it feels like the bikes I review are random (just whatever I come across) but more and more companies are working with me to arrange reviews and that makes it so much easier and faster. I have actually purchased cheaper bikes before just to review them... it's expensive and in some cases, the bikes I bought went off the market shortly after so it felt like a bit of a waste. I don't mean to become "electric bike promotion" but it's hard to ignore companies that help me get access to their products and demo events. If you hear about the Genesis or know where one is I'm open to covering it :)
The Genesis isn't made with the idea of a removable battery. It's a single speed and doesn't come with disk brakes. Here is a bike I am thinking about that looks like the Genesis, but has rear disk brakes, an easily removeable battery, AND comes with a spare second battery: rideibike.com/collections/folding-bikes/products/metro-xt-folding-e-bike-arctic-white They call it the ibike Metro XT. It's only $100 more than the Genesis. I'd like to see it reviewed here.
Yeah, the straight bar is compact and maybe allows the bike to fold tighter but it looked a bit strange or off to me at first as well, I like the little rubber bumpers that keep it straight at the stem, this ebike had a lot of little extras on it like that
They're young adults now, she used to pull them around in a bike trailer when they were younger. Her husband passed away a year and a half ago and I think she handled that and raising her kids incredibly well, she's happy and fun but very mature and I love that about her :)
Viewership is going to increase ...great taste Court. Good luck to both of you.
Yeah! I hope we get to film together like this more in the future but she does have her own job as a teacher... I enjoy sharing with her and hope that some of the conversations and questions translate to people here who might be new or just enjoy another perspective :D
+ElectricBikeReview.com i agree.. its nice to hear from a perspective that is new to the e-bike scene.. That can provide you questions that you may overlook since you are frequently exposed to ebikes on a regular basis and making trivial things that may be important to some people but seem the norm to you. And as you can see from the comments.. We love her! you lucky lucky dog! hope to see more from her in the future
I love those times-garage door open-heavy rain-ebike in a box,special moments..all yer missin is a beer.your friend was a natural,great dual review.
Nice seeing you in front of the camera instead of behind it for a change Court. What a fun review from both of you :)
Yeah! I'm glad you enjoyed that... it seems like I learn something new with each review and sometimes it's not just about the bike but how to show the bike or film better, Brandy did a great job filming for her first time!
I just bought one of these. Very comfortable. Those beefy tires handle anything a cracked street or sidewalk can throw your way. The delay in the motor doesn't bother me at all. In fact, I like it. I am not taken by surprise when the power kicks in. Seems smooth in fact. The lack of a throttle is not a problem. I simply use assist 2 or 3 to climb hills. The bike is not hard to pedal in non electric mode. Thanks for inspiring me to buy it.
still liking it? I am thinking of picking one up at my local bike shop. They still have this first generation one for sale
As always, enjoying your honest bike reviews for detailed specs and performances.
I was thinking of purchasing a BionX kit and upgrading my current folding bicycle to an electric bike, but this whole bicycle costs less than the BionX kit. Makes me re-think about modifying my bike and just purchasing this one or similar. Thanks for the review! You have successfully converted your gf into a electric bike rider.
Good luck, Court. I'm glad that you guys are friends still though, not always the case.
Court, thanks for the review. I was thinking about one for my wife. Sounds/looks perfect for her. We just started selling those little guys and I haven't got to do much more than look one over because they're going out the door as fast as the guys can build them up! Oh and thanks for the rain shots! The weather here in SoCal this past week of Oct '17 has been like something out of Herbert's Dune series so just seeing that was refreshing :^)
-A SoCal Fremen, commuting by bike instead of sandworms
As always a fantastic review Court. Congrats on the new girl in your life buddy, she seems to have sparked a new approach in your ebike reviews, good work. And yes, The pun was intended 😎
Ha! Cute... yeah, she sparked a lot of excitement and I love her enthusiasm. She used to live in Germany and kept commenting on how the design seemed European and she had seen a lot of cyclists there. Good stuff, thanks for saying hi :)
It would be great to do a review of Riese & Mueler eBikes in Germany with your new girlfriend.
That's an awesome idea!
Will you be reviewing the Brompton e bike . ?
love the video nice to have super critical exsprienced view & the one off first time use of the young lady ,,,nice team :)
Yeah, there's a good balance here... not exactly good cop bad cop but some objectivity and depth mixed with excitement and freshness :D
This bike is very very similar to a version of the Shinga Trotter T400 bike I have here in Europe. That too is a folding e-bike, that blends in, although the wheels are much sturdier I think. Same 250w motor, just this looks a little more curved. Great review, it's good to see other electric folding bikes being reviewed! :)
You're right! The Shinga Trotter appears to have cast wheels (Aluminum or Magnesium) which are stronger than spokes but don't flex as much and can sometimes weigh more too. The Trotter T400 looks a lot like the Enzo to me electricbikereview.com/enzo-ebikes/folding-electric-bike/
It was actually your review of the Enzo that put me on the track of the Shinga! I wanted to find something available in Europe that was that same "blend in" style. :)
You are right about the wheels and the weight - it's heavy enough that it's tough to carry with one hand especially when folded. I didn't go for the suspension version because that's even heavier.
Thanks Court. Nice review and smart cuestions. You are a great and nice team
Excellent review, as always. And congratulations on the wonderful beginning of a beautiful relationship! Good choice IMO,...👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks Douglas! We had fun with this ;)
She actually asked all the right questions. I'm impressed.
This is so cute. Oh, the bike is also cute.
Congratulations. May GOD BLESS both of you ☺
:)
Your girlfriend Brandy is very attractive, and asked smart questions. Good review. I would like to see her in more of your videos.
Glad you enjoyed it! I feel really lucky to be friends with her, this was a spur of the moment thing and I asked if she wanted to try the bike and be on camera. I think she did an amazing job... Thanks for your kind words Arnold :)
see? I KNEW you were cool...
Quick release is generaly for light weight easy to lift wheels rule of thumb is you can put lightweights on to heavy but don't put heavy on lightweight
How efficient it is
I just pick one up at performance bicycle going out of business for $700 OTD. Very nice build quality and pretty fast too.
ahh, that springy bounce ova love, in the sultry summer air!
Indeed, it's a beautiful time in Colorado and I find myself accompanied by a beautiful companion, it makes it extra fun ;)
turbo mode, brother. she's a knockout. only wish you the best!
I was a little Suspicious when the video first started. I’ve never seen you without a helmet. Then you introduce your girlfriend. She must’ve said lose the helmet. Good for her. Another great video
@14:30 - Since these are mechanical disc brakes, you don't have to worry about pulling on the brake levers when the wheel is off the bike. That problem only exists with hydraulic disc brakes. And don't worry about turning the handlebars when putting the bike in the car...it folds up.
I believe you say in the video that this bike is made in Taiwan? Taiwan makes some very good products. I own two gas powered scooters from two different companies in Taiwan. One is a Kymco People 150, the other is a SYM HD200. There is another company, Genuine Scooters that is made in Taiwan and all three export their products to the US. The quality of these companies is quite good. In fact, all three companies give two year warranties on these scooters. Maybe that doesn't sound too impressive, but, when you consider all of the Japanese "big four" (Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, and Suzuki) only give one year warranties, and even Vespa, only gives one year, you can see the Taiwanese scooter makers have good confidence in their bikes quality. These three companies all also make, and have made, regular motorcycles also. If this ebike maker has neafr the quality of the scooter makers, this should be quite a good ebike. It should be a good step up from the Chinese makers in general.
Forgot to mention the third Taiwanese scooter maker, PGO. I think PGO may make the scooters sold by Genuine Scooters here in the US. PGO, again, runs a two year warranthy, and their products are also highly regarded. SYM, PGO, Kymco, and Genuine all compare favorably to Vespa and the Japanese big four.
Oh yeah, your girl friend is really a pretty lady!!
court is a really nice guy
A little late greeting, but I wish you both happy.
love the team review Court!
do you have a wireless lavalier microphone or a camera mountable shotgun mic?
It would really help with the sound.
I don't at the moment and yeah... I realize that's a big area for improvement. As it is, this video has been adjusted for sound volume and that takes a lot of time and still doesn't come out perfectly. I have thought about using a separate mic system and overlaying the audio. Do you have any tips on this? I film with a handheld gimbal and GoPro Hero 4 Silver because it's so portable and easy to ride with. I'm open to your input
Do you know if they ever made the throttle accessory?
"Let me show you the electric bike website!" Court, is that like saying "Let me show you my etchings?"
How fast ? How far on one charge ?
Great review, as always! Thank you! How would you compare this bike to the Voltbike Urban?
It's a bit lighter and feels stiffer because the handlebar doesn't telescope and there's no suspension. I haven't looked at the latest VoltBike but the Urban is a great value and comes with more accessories like lights. The slightly wider 2.3" vs. 1.95" tires are a nice upgrade on the Oyama
That Voltbike Urban is on my short list. I like cast/mag wheels. Only comes in black or white though.
How long is the charge from empty?
Two grown kids already? She doesn’t seem that old. Good shot you lady’s man! By the way, the bike looks very much like an old fashioned dutch folding bike.
I wonder if you can upgrade this to a fatter tire?
Congrats make a good couple
Love you brother! Á lo macho.
Better than a Radmini?
So for this size of tire, can i be able to ride this on the beach soft sand?
Hi. Is there any electric folding bike for in europe with a LCD display, throttle and suspensions?
What brand is the throttle it uses
Bro where are you from?
Hi EBR, I couldn't sleep day and night. Food has became tasteless and colors are now just dull. I regretted so much that I sold my Oyama CX E8D last year. A huge mistake if you ask me. I've been looking everywhere to find a folding ebike that has a very similar power/speed the E8D offers. Since you have ridden so many different types/brand of ebikes, which one do you recommend similar to Oyama that cost less than $1k? Please help! I can't afford to buy another Oyama, they're still selling well around 1500. Please help!! How's Bennelli City Zero N2.0?
Can some one help i need a replacement battery but the store I bought it from nyc closed down where can I buy it ??? My battery does not seem to charge
Can you put the price in your written portion of your review, thanks, loyal Listener
Bro, pull the lever on the pedal so both of them can be folded in. Otherwise, great review
She is Cool. That folder really does not look electric
Yeah! I feel thankful to have a friend like her in my life. And indeed, the look of this bike is one of my favorites right now with the big tires and tight lines. It's probably my favorite looking folder at the moment even though there are some areas for improvement. If it were just a bit cheaper I think it could become a leader
hopefully someone could help me so I bought a seev 800 and I live in Los Angeles gonna use to go to work the problem is what the law rule for that and what class will it be and also can I ride it in the bike lane.?? hopefully someone get some info thank you new to this
Hmm, that doesn't have pedals does it? I think you'd be operating in a grey area because it's not technically a bicycle but it also doesn't comply with DOT (no turn signals or other lights). Riding in a bike lane on the side of a road is probably the least controversial place to ride (vs. bike paths and paved sidewalks) but you could still get questioned about it. I think the key is how powerful the motor is and what the top speed is. If you stay under 20 mph and ride thoughtfully, that goes a long way towards how you might be treated by law enforcement
ElectricBikeReview.com it does not have pedals it more like scooter but im hear u dont need a dmv licences or i gonna use it for work which ill be traveling 13miles to work... the problems im have is i dont want get a ticket from and get pool over by a cop in los Angeles
Can you try the commuter electric bike from genesis it's 799$ and probably better than that bike
I'll keep an eye out for that one. Sometimes it feels like the bikes I review are random (just whatever I come across) but more and more companies are working with me to arrange reviews and that makes it so much easier and faster. I have actually purchased cheaper bikes before just to review them... it's expensive and in some cases, the bikes I bought went off the market shortly after so it felt like a bit of a waste. I don't mean to become "electric bike promotion" but it's hard to ignore companies that help me get access to their products and demo events. If you hear about the Genesis or know where one is I'm open to covering it :)
ElectricBikeReview.com its only an online store :)
I see, maybe I'll connect with someone who purchased online but has one at an event or something. Thanks for the details
The Genesis isn't made with the idea of a removable battery. It's a single speed and doesn't come with disk brakes. Here is a bike I am thinking about that looks like the Genesis, but has rear disk brakes, an easily removeable battery, AND comes with a spare second battery: rideibike.com/collections/folding-bikes/products/metro-xt-folding-e-bike-arctic-white
They call it the ibike Metro XT. It's only $100 more than the Genesis.
I'd like to see it reviewed here.
Don't lime the look of the straight handle bar.
Yeah, the straight bar is compact and maybe allows the bike to fold tighter but it looked a bit strange or off to me at first as well, I like the little rubber bumpers that keep it straight at the stem, this ebike had a lot of little extras on it like that
I actually like flat handlebars. On motorcycles, they are usually called drag bars.
i think for the money the rad mini is so much better other then the weight
24.48 answer my question not lights
Awesome video! nice to get the perspective from your new girlfriend! Hi Sharon!
Thanks! Her name is actually Brandy, I'm not sure where Sharon came from, do you have a time stamp?
His Girlfriend reminds me of that Dude from seenthoughglass. if you agree thumbs up.
You need a e boat
I'll just leave this here... th-cam.com/video/avaSdC0QOUM/w-d-xo.html
ElectricBikeReview.com we all need a boat like that
Court what happened to your old girlfriend moni?
hot tamale
The Lectric XP is so much better for less money than this.
the Electric is $1000 less, but also weighs 15 pounds more....
Don't like. typo
Lol, yeah, it happens to the best of us!
Did she say she has two toddlers? Just say'n you don't need baby mama drama.
They're young adults now, she used to pull them around in a bike trailer when they were younger. Her husband passed away a year and a half ago and I think she handled that and raising her kids incredibly well, she's happy and fun but very mature and I love that about her :)
did u give her a ride on your manual bike in your bedroom you stallion you