160 mile ebike journey on a SINGLE charge - will I make it?!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ย. 2024
- This E-bike has an absolute WHOPPER of a range claim 🤯
So the only way to truly test its capabilities is to travel across the U.K on a single charge until it runs out... But how far am I gonna get? 🤔
Join me as I put this bike to the ultimate test! 🚴🏻♀️💨
Thank you to Engwe for sending me this beast of a commuter to try!
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Did your Nanrobot ls7 scooter have any battery issues?
It still has a very good range. Maybe if u added up the times you needed to push. More like 70 miles. But that's still good
@@jakedonnely4094 It's really not that much better than what I get from my Engwe Engine X. I can do up to 40 miles on a single charge, but I'm going 17 mph on it most of the time. She was only doing 7 mph on average.
Save your money and get something cheaper and faster, such as the Engine X.
Still, impressive range, certainly better than my bike (new). My range is set to 120 km in ECO, I'll estimate around 100 km in ECO on a good day. So 127 km, IRL range is very impressive indeed.
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Love it!
Dad saved the day 🖖
Your dad rocks! 🤟
He truly is a fantastic man
@@eilisbarrett congratulations for having a dad like that
Your dad is a Super Hero!!
127 km?!? On an e-bike? I NEVER thought I would see the day! Comparing the capabilities of this to what was available when the channel start, just a short 4 years ago, is mind boggling. The rate of improvements in battery technology is awe-inspiring. I am shooketh, in all the best of ways. And way to go Eilis!! Just a short while ago you were having troubles riding due to medical troubles and now you've conquered 78.9 miles... in one day! Phenomenal!
It's amazing isn't it. My wife has an emtb with a Bosch motor and she always gets over 120km from every charge. Obviously she doesn't use it on full power, but enough to able her to ride big rides with me. My mate also has a shimano in a Merida big tour, and he gets about the same distance in the middle support mode. Batteries are 625w/630w. Im always amazed at how far they can go.
Aww thank you so much!! You're right a few years ago I couldn't have DREAMED of cycling this far with my hip injury
And that's with a load on board (camera gear etc), using multiple assistance levels, not set for maximum performance.
@@peterhoz Yes, the lady has, perhaps, not fully understood the range claims. Look at the small,print for the test conditions - weight of rider (plus extras) and likely a level, paved road in just one of the power modes.
in places that arent flat you wouldnt get 30 miles from it
Never has anyone looked so excited to get to Reading.
Yeah, much better when it's in the rear-view mirror!
I never got the hate for Reading. I loved my 4 years at uni there, and I'm from that London.
Most people in Reading look the same when they are leaving!
Electrohead management …listen up! This women is a corporate treasure. Pay her more, give her perks, an office with a door….whatever it takes to keep her doing this type of video. A single handed sales force she is! Amazing video. One of the best with real world user information. Much love from across the pond. 🚴🌴🌺Thanks from Key West Rick
What if I told you she runs the company 😂
@@lavatr8322
I would t be at all surprised!
Eilis is the management!
Awesome! Then the company’s future is very bright! Thanks Key West Rick
Ahh Rick you are so kind, thank you!
This reminds me of the test ride i did in 2016 on my new ebike. I rode from my home to Blackpool North Pier, 52 miles, my battery died as arrived at south pier and only had a mile to ride without power. It was truly liberating to have that adventure, not worrying about getting stuck somewhere, knowing the bike power and range, and not feeling shot at the end as on a normal pedal bike.
But others commented he rides a real bike though, what do you say ??
Incredible work - what a feat!
Awesome adventure! As an Engwe M20 ebike owner I can confirm the range it's never what it's advertised and also, the battery level is rubbish... it should always be a number+% and never little bars when your commute depends on knowing that
i agree 100%. How do you plan your trip far away if the range is nowhere close to your trip. These companies are shameless. I would bring the bike back and get a refund.
You are a soldier young lady. BRILLIANT WELL DONE!
I feel another award coming on! Absolutely amazing achievement - so many more people need to see this!! Well done you. X
Thank you!
Good old Dad, coming to rescue you. ❤
I crunched some numbers. That battery has a capacity of 720wh (36v * 20ah). 720wh across 80 miles is 9wh/mile. That's actually pretty good!
She went 7 mph on average. If I went 7 mph then I could do the same on my much cheaper ebike.
Wow that's quite the challenge! Well done, an 80 mile ride is a long way. The wrong saddle or position can wipe you out over that kind of range. Even 20 miles on the wrong saddle or bike can do you in easily. Like a lot of things, long distance biking takes a while to learn and dial in. I'm very impressed!!!! It seems to me that a lot of things can affect range, going up hill, riding into the wind, gravel/dirt or other road conditions, some kind of friction on the wheels, i.e. brakes rubbing just a little, a wheel being out of true, tire pressure,... I focus a lot on the ease of wheel rotation on my bikes, I can rotate my wheels with a feather and they love to roll and roll and roll.
Awwe those red cheaks, very Petite Meller. 😁
congratulations btw 🎉
What a wonderful trip. All places are postcard landscapes. Thank you very much for posting this video. Greetings from Osorno, Chile.
It's so cool for us to receive a comment from Chile! Thanks for watching
Such a good video, so funny! Glad I found it
I am not surprised, all these ebike distances are calculated on the basics that you use the lowest pedal assist on a flat surface all the way. To get a proper indication of the distance in a hilly country like Britain just divide the stated distance by two. Also, remember that as the battery ages it will not take you as far.
My ebike is rated as 500W Motor, 48V/12Ah Battery, 8 Speed, 80KM Range - I'm 110kg and commute as 26km round trip with a level path and a few moderate hills. IF I ever got 40km out of a charge that would be a big day! I think the testing is done on a flat possibly down hill path with a 12 yr old rider. I can't believe I fell for the marketing.
@@liamodonnell5931best thing I ever did with my ebike is get a 2nd battery. If I plan a long ride, I stick it in my rucksack. There is nothing more liberating than having no range anxiety.
@@liamodonnell5931same battery, motor setup as you. I’m 54 and weigh approximately 78kg. I have done 65km on a few occasions but do 40 on a regular basis and still have half the battery left, my wife has about a 1/4 left. This is with hills and avg speed of around 18km/h. It’s more about the rider than it is the battery
80 miles on a single charge in real world use is damn impressive. Not sure why the manufacturer felt compelled to make such a bold claim if it's not realistic. It feels to me like there needs to be a certification body that can verify ranges a consistent and scientific manner.
She was going an average of 7 mph.
Not only that but if you plan a long trip only to be disappointed that you couldn't reach your destination because your battery died halfway there. These companies have no class.
i live in France, and since the electric bike has come , the older people, have been buying the electric bikes, and it has changed there way of life
Excellent. Well done. Glad you had a good day
I love my electric bike ( decathlon riverside 500) which has got me back into biking after 40 years! It has a good range, especially in eco but I can see one day I’ll need a replacement, what a great review putting this one in my sights as a possible.
Thanks!!
It's impossible to not like her!
Great journey, very brave of you, not knowing where you were going to end up... Safe travels.
8.5 hrs is a big day. You did have a fair bit of gear on board too. I often wonder what on board weight these range numbers take into account? Awesome ride and that countryside and those canal paths look like bliss. 😍🤙
I've done long bike tours with acoustic bikes - longest was a 3-day 100mile ride in upstate New York.
While it was a great experience, if I could do that trip again, I would definitely take an ebike. You would travel more lightly as you wouldnt need to carry so many supplies (had camping gear in case I had to sleep in a remote area).
Most importantly, it would afford a level of comfort and peace of mind knowing I could cover twice the distance in the amount of time, without my legs feeling destroyed each night.
Thank you for doing this test. I also enjoyed watching you attempt the 120 miles. Nice video
Wow, I'm from a farm and those were the most chilled cows I've ever seen! they didn't give a damn. My cows would get a fright and run off. So funny how they knew to leave a gap for people to walk through, like a gang who would mug you and take your bike 😅😅
I think they are used to hikers and bikers regularly making their way through their space. I used to farm too and cattle become accustomed to strangers when they regularly encounter them.
Also having a radio playing in the milking parlour or sheds makes them much more relaxed when strangers enter their space.
Talk to any vet and they will tell you that cattle that are not handled regularly or used to strangers can be very nervous and stressed and dangerous to be handled for treatment or testing.
I was honestly BRICKING IT! They were fantastic sports
Sometimes cows can get angry and attack.
Yeah, Eilis did the right thing, keep the head down, keep going and don't make any sudden moooooooves
@@michaelmartin4383 Dairy cows rarely. Now if you are talking about cattle in general and particularly bulls or animals that aren't used to being handled or around people every day then that could be a little different.
And obviously bulls or steers that have been castrated late can be very volatile.
A playful bump from a friendly half ton cow could be bone breaking for a human.
you really did well, battery range has been so exaggerated i was surprised you got that far, but it does seem to have great bicycle features.. thank you
This young lady is the best reviewer of e bikes period.
A good reviewer would have mentioned that the average speed of this trip was only 7mph.
Nice test, rangetests are always fun.. more or less : ) But you have a very nice scenery for it so good choise to test it out!
Good old Dad, a phone call ive had on many occasion. Well done you on your adventure. I am a long distance rider, im loving your spirit.
I bought an ebike on Amazon and the range claim is 100km with peddle assist 1 or 2. I do approximately 70km and I weigh 240 lbs. The company has helped me with minor parts and what-not in 3 years and are the best. This girl is not even overweight and couldn't manage more than 74 miles of the 150 miles claimed. These companies are so dishonest.
I am waiting for solid state batteries before upgrading my ebike which has an actual range of 60-70 miles in eco mode vs claimed up to 96 miles in eco mode.
Most of my journeys on my e-bike are 20-35 miles anyway. I have yet to run the battery below 20% which I have read is very bad for the battery.
Also, as a country we need a proper cycling network connecting towns, cities and villages- away from traffic if we’re serious as a country to make E-bikes an option for journeys of 100miles plus. Overgrown and blocked paths just aren’t cutting it.
Edit: Also check out the national cycle network by sustrans. Still a mishmash of off-road and road but the best we have got atm.
Looking at the e-bike again the claimed 160 miles on one battery should have raised red flags. If this was a dual battery set up ie check out the Niu dual battery e-bike or the R&M H4 then in excess of 100 miles is realistic, but one battery 160 miles? 🤥. Not surprised the actual range turned out to be half of that.
If Eilish had done that journey sticking to roads where she could have maintained a higher speed with the same effort, she probably could have got another 20 km or more.
The range depends very much on the surface type, hills, headwinds, assistance level and of course, the weight of the rider and any other luggage.
I'm waiting on my first e-bike with a 750w Bosch battery. It's allegedly got 120 km range on mixed terrain but I'm 2 metres tall and 120 kg and I carry a lot of luggage so add about 10-30 kg for every ride. Throw in the hills and winds and if I get 60 to 80 km per charge I'll realistically be very happy. More than 100 km and I'll be delighted. 80+ will get me to and from work for two days without having to charge.
It is intended as an all round workhorse commuter and car alternative.
Exactly- how you ride it and terrains, wind resistance play a big part when it comes to range as does how heavy the rider is. But I am very light - under 60kgs and still don’t get the claimed range Gazelle say of 96 miles. Plus where I live we don’t have that many hills and I stick to roads and shared paths.
In the UK the legal ones are restricted to 250ws continuous power. We’re waiting for whether they will allow e-bikes of 500ws following a Govt. Consultation. But most bike associations are against it. Tbh it is not needed - and more protected cycling infrastructure is more important.
You will wait a very, very long time for solid state batteries. Years away yet maybe never come
@@techtitanuk5609 well Toyota are bringing them for their cars by 2027. So hopefully they will license the tech for bikes. Also not planning to replace my bike for 10 years, if it lasts that long.
great touch showing how the bike fit so easily in the back of your dad's car
Great job Eilis! I did similar ride years ago and I slept on my parents couch for 10 hours afterwards. I'm in the US and I now have a Ride 1 up Core 5, 750 watt motor with a 32 mile range and I love climbing hills I would never be able to otherwise. Always appreciate your opinion and perspective on fitness and informative ebike reviews.👍🚴
It's all about pushing your boundaries and don't you feel SO GOOD (emotionally) after it??
Absolutely, bikepacking is on my priority list.Thank for for taking the time to reply.🙂
Awesome video, amazing ride, loved it
Very well done Eilis, your just amazing. 🤗
Thank you :)
Great Vlog, biking is always an adventure . Be Electric ⚡👍
I have to say that I was a bit surprised tools and spare parts (inner tubes, perhaps a tyre) weren’t packed along for the journey.
Did you not listen to the beginning of the video? They are puncture resistant tyres
Thanks for bringing us along. Well done. Your dad's a good man.
Thank you - he is!
Gogoro electric scooters should make electric bikes as well. They already have the infrastructure for replacing depleted batteries in exchange for freshly charged ones. Kind of like a gas station for electric two wheelers.
That sounds awesome, we'll look into them
That tow path round the back of Southcote Reading is dreadful. I used to cycle to work everyday via there but since all those horrendous potholes have turned up I have to go by the road now. Great video!
Really appreciate your post, thank you SO MUCH!
Cool ride and range test! Dads rock! 🎉
Well done, I'm planning a 30mile trip on my e-bike and I thought that was a long distance! Would love to try what you have done!
That is awesome to cross the distance on bike. The furthest ive ever done was about 35 miles as a child😊
Well done for getting as far as you did 👍
Well this landed in my feed as I was pondering whether to get outta bed or not and I have to say, what a wonderful way to start the day.
I did week long tours of Ireland some years ago on a standard MTB (2" tyres and no motors in those days), often doing 80-100 miles a day on coastal roads with a big HEAVY backpack (I was younger and fitter then) and those memories will live long in my mind... just beautiful and so rewarding.
I recently had my roadbike stolen in a burglary and so have started to look at the electric or assisted bikes available. I have to say I find the majority of them UGLY AF (I'm a designer by trade so quite picky). The more aesthetically pleasing options are prohibitively expensive at the moment but prices will continue to fall.
I guess I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed this video, very envious of your little trip, I've not done anything similar for a while now.. Yeah, enjoyed it, you have a very pleasant energy and clearly enjoyed it. Best of luck to you.
I've had my engwe engine x since October last year and it's been a good ebike but not without it's issues. I run two batteries, a 13ah in the frame and a 10ah on the back and I managed about 55 miles on pas2/3 out of 7 and that's with a lot of hills. It now has bmx bars and a 56 tooth chain ring to eliminate ghost pedalling and a power analyser so you know how much watts and amps the bike is using. At its peak was pulling 19anps at 960w. It will reset every time you turn the power off and it will show you how many amp hours you've used on each session.
I have the same ebike and think the power analyser you mentioned would be very useful on this ebike.
What should i search for on the internet to find the power analyser? Searching for power analyser on AE doesn't get me anywhere.
The bike did ok but don’t underestimate your own contribution to this adventure. You did really well 👍
I have recently retired, as a single woman you have inspired me to buy one of these bikes and get out, and enjoy the countryside.
That's so great to hear! More power to ya 😍
Hi Eilis, what a great day out and fantastic scenic tour for those of us that aren't located in England. The planned 200k was a really huge expectation. As an e-mtb rider of two years I could never anticipate anything like that sort of range, and I have never done 10+ hours in the saddle so congratulations to you. Maybe we might see some smaller scenic loops in your future???
Absolutely!
The weather also plays a HUGE part in the battery usage. I have found with my electric bike if it’s to hot or to cold, the battery is depleted faster than on an overcast comfortably warm day!
Purchase a second battery to stow in the ample storage on this ebike. Range anxiety disappeared. Eilis, first time watching you from Texas. Texans don't bother to say "USA". Well done video show.
Well done 👍
That’s a really impressive video.
Good for you hanging on in there to the end and still managing to give a good, balanced (umm pun ?), informative and very useful appraisal of the bike and journey.
Terrific.
Excellent ride. I only read of bad things about cycling in England but this video shows a totally different aspect. Despite not getting the claimed distance, what you achieved is still impressive.
Admittedly I haven't cycled much of England, but I hear there are many great cycleways available!
Eilis you are a legend, I really enjoyed this adventure you went on. I think you should consider doing more of these in different locations. I did these routes when living in Reading 20 years ago, looks pretty much the same 😂
Great effort! Just found your channel, keep it up! Be good to see more of these long range vlogs
I enjoyed travelling along with you. At 80 yrs I do not cycle any more but I can dream. I gave up serious cycling in 1996/97. I had constant punctures or failed inner tubes. I was down the local cycle shop ever couple of weeks to replace tubes. Eventually I gave up. Could you do a piece on these puncture resistant tyres - I would find that very interesting.
I’m also 80 but I ride my Ribble e-bike every day. I believe my bike will give me 70 miles, that is with the Range Extender. Im now thinking about buying another Range Extender which would probably give me 100 miles if I take it easy & switch off on the flat and downhill. But the saddle and handlebar suspension give me a nice comfortable ride.
I`m so glad I live in a country that allows 45kph at roads, also that I built a tandem bike to ride 300km in a charge with my wife, and that we just go to the beach at 167km from home in the holidays and just skip all the traffic jam, go back home with 968m of elevation back and didn't even have to recharge, because I tested once, but we do charge just in case. And of course my 2 dogs love the trip too, that is what 9kwh battery does for me.
In theory you could have taken a spare battery with you in the bag on the back! Great effort it has to be said! Cheers.
I just watch it for Ellis, she is a real stunner.
Hitting dirt roads and singletrack is so much fun, best mental health boost you can get IMO, going on epic adventures.
Exactly this!
Well done Eilis, that's a solid ride.
Excellent video! One of my favourites. Well done - a huge distance.
I’d not even contemplate that journey on an e-bike, well done for even attempting it.
Thank you!
Loved that! Uplifting, informative, inspiring and informative - Super fab! x
Awesome thank you so much!! ☺️
ok the battery might be able but only under ideal conditions rider weight gear weight tire pressure terrain and hills are all factor's thanks for sharing a great ride you do owe dad...
GREAT VIDEO ❤❤❤IT 👍👍👍👍
Fantastic vlog. Total hard work with cycling and filming and narrating and the different camera angles.
No hard work was done the electric moped did it
I’m jealous of the number of bike options available in the UK/Europe. Not so much here in Canada.
Great video. Subscribed!
You did well there. The most I've ever cycled was a 45 mile round trip, and when I got home, I just collapsed. That wasn't on an eBike, this was 15 years ago on a mountain bike.
I've made several ebikes from kits, I'm 64 still pretty fit, just love the places they take me and the adventures I have, really enjoyed your video, and your sense of adventure, well done 👍
Thanks for watching and coming along for the journey
I bought a Cube Stereo Race full suspension e-bike with a 750 watt hour battery. I got 62 miles but also climbed 4,500 feet in that ride. If I sat in eco on canal paths I’d imagine it would do a 100 miles or more especially if you weigh less than me at 90Kg. Brilliant bike and currently reduced to £2,999. Well done on your journey I’m very impressed. You are so slight I think you could get 160 miles out of my bike. Why not try it ? ❤
Loved this. That distance on one charge is exceptional. Thank you for being so intrepid in making this video and shout out to your dad 👍🏻
Aww thank you so much!
Cows in Europe are more friendly than in USA, ours would have been scared. I rode from Milwaukee to Chicago a couple of weeks ago and would love to do the ride to Bath. Ironically, my e-bike is a Kent branded bike. London to Kent only 42 miles. And btw it was fun reading your progress in miles as well as km.
Impressive! Getting THAT far on one charge. And to be able to keep going... After 4.5 years of use, the real range of my 500 Wh battery shrunk to about 80 km, down from 140. Tip: really don't leave the battery out in winter and don't kill flies with the battery (whacking them). 😂
great stuff! I believe the only fair way to compare these bikes is to use full assist, ie no input from rider, same elevations etc.
Then a comparison can be made, otherwise it can be altered by the input from different riders,
lovely scenery, love the towpaths, perfect!
Another great video Ellis. Tip about charging new batteries. The max range won't kick in until between the 3rd to 5th full charge of any ebike battery.
Is that so?? That's very interesting I'll have a look into this!
Not even 1/2 the claimed range with a small woman who rode almost entirely on eco mode. Why not just claim 1000 miles range? After all, it's a bicycle and can theoretically go 1000 miles between charges!
2 grand for a 250 watt bike is pretty expensive.
Great Vid!
Nice Couch btw
Interestingly I watched and listened to you telling your beautiful adventure while riding in Dubai at 50c temp. Honestly, you were my company while riding 🚲 cheers you're awesome.
Aw that’s awesome 😁
Nice one these trips are always harder than you think. Well done 😊
Simple escooters with zero punctures and easy replaceable batteries, ie at petrol stations = superb idea.
Well done and good old dad. You are the Norally of e-bikes. Norally is an adventure motorcycle rider ‘Itchy Boots’.
Good job - that's further than I've ever ridden by a hefty margin. It must be a reasonably comfortable machine!
It would be nice if e-bikes came with USB power too, as they have a massive battery and lights already - then your phone wouldn't go flat despite navving all day.
BTW , cycling touring tip: you can usually fill your water bottle up at cemeteries, and cafes/pubs should give you free tap water too. i.e no need to add to the plastic bottle mountain just to get water.
The merida ebig tour 600 eq claims 100+ miles of mixed riding on a full charge. From the stats on the cycle computer, it says you can get 110 miles on the lowest setting but if I'm gona be honest you can barely feel the difference from the lowest setting and no motor assistance. 50 miles on lvl 2 and 37 miles on lvl 3. Lvl 3 is really fun though
I like your vids, they’re genuine and wholesome. Also I like your kind smile 😃👍🏻
Thank you so much ☺
@@Electroheads of course 🙂
Don't believe this its a sponsored advert for the bike. The bike has been tested indoors on a rolling road no ups, no wind resistance or drag.
Probably tested by a 4 foot 10 inch chinese woman who weighs no more than a child.
Congratulations Great attempt Well done!
Yes well done the electric moped
The range of the battery is dictated mostly by how much effort you put in . I think it’s assumed that alleviates are not fit/strong . I got an eBike because the effort required on long steep climbs hurt my arthritic knees . As long as you put in the effort on the easier terrain you can do much more than the range indicated by the cycle company . For me , it means that the steep hills aren’t painful ( although front-hub powered ebikes aren’t good on steep hills , try and and anticipate the steep climbs and crank up the assist before it gets too steep ) but also can convert a greater distance than a normal manual bike .
Always watching electroheads videos especially in ebike because im an ebike rider for 3 years..I can say that having ebike is a great investment..at first im hesitant to get one because of the hefty price but hey im enjoying it since day 1 I ride and now i have 4,100 miles on the clock.
Im living here in Guernsey🇬🇬
Well done
“This is ridiculous.” - That bike “path” is what I thought of many of the 1-lane 2-way roads in Cornwall. 😅 8:07
Thanks love 😊
As a ebikepacker this was interesting 🤔 good job. My bike
is soooo heavy (home built) even with a 32a0hr battery i sqweek 270+ kms headwinds depending.
Keep on keeping on ☮️🦘👍 great watch
Relly enjoy this video aa biker my self i like go off tge beating track from time to time. Thank you for doing this.
Great video
Amazing video. I actually bought the Newgen bike after watching your video almost 3 years ago and I took it from Bath (where I live) All the way to Boston in Lincolnshire in 4 days. Its great to be out on the road, with total freedom. Subbed!
That's an incredible achievement!! Huge congrats for achieving that
Great video as always. Some great scenery
nice video.thank you