Hi Micah. I can not thank you enough for literally changing my whole family's lives. We live at the bottom of the biggest hill in North London. The turning point for me was a "bike ride" - we pushed our bikes to the top of the hill - my 10 year old son got tired and we came back - some bike ride! I then discover and followed this video - using the brilliant idea of using hoverboard batteries but using hub motors instead. I used a 36V 250W front wheel hub motor for my first bike (a scrap bike project with my son) and then 36V 350W rear wheel hub motors on the bikes for the rest of my family. I packed the controller and battery inside a saddle bag and hid the wiring. We now cycle all the time. My son and I have just finished a 30 mile bike ride through the heart of London city (I just carried a couple of spare hoverboard batteries in my backpack - we get about 15 miles from 1 36V 5Ah hoverboard battery). I have electric bikes for ALL of my family for much less than my friend paid for his 1 electric bike). I would love to share some pictures if that is possible, could you please let me know how I can do that. Thanks so so much again. Mat
I have had my Lectric XP for almost two years now and no problems. I rode it in Florida the past two years in Florida in the winter months and bring it back to Ohio where I live in the summer months. Other than the weight, I love it.
Lectric bikes have change a little. They went from a 4” tire to a 3” tire. They added front suspension. They are a $100 more now at $1,000. I’m looking at these real hard.
No such item exists. To put together a Good 'conversion' you will end up spending just as much $$ as just buying an e-bike to begin with. Plus, with a factory built e-bike everything is integrated into the bike making it better looking and almost always.. better performing. Starting at around $900 for a powerful and well performing e-bike, why build your own? Just sayin...
@@ClarkWhite81 There is more to an e-bike conversion than buying parts. The issue with fitting motors to normal bicycles is the dropout. Normal bicycle dropouts just do not have the rigid structure. Even a 250W motor can deform a standard bicycle dropout. I believe this is the point from above, costing more for the right match than for an off-the-shelfer.
@@ClarkWhite81 Yes, and wouldn't it be nice if motor manufacturers would offer "ramp-up" motors that wouldn't rip out of the front fork, even if aluminum, on full-throttle?
@@ExploreYourWorld-oo3jd For off-road you can get a nice cyclone mid-drive at 3000w and that will tear up trails with the right bike set up to handle the power, the cyclone is cheap and you can get it from a reputable seller like luna cycle for just 300-400 dollars (with all the kit components of course, the motor systems alone are around 200-250 on luna.) You will easily be left with 400-500 dollars to build your bike or buy a good donor bike to convert and the better you are with tools the better your ebike will be. You can do the same at low street-legal power levels with cheap Bafang kits etc. that sit at 750w and are pretty effective. I had a friend of mine who is an engineer actually decide to use cheap but high-quality ebike parts and buy branded parts from wholesalers in china (mostly Shimano) so that he could install them in a frame he designed based around his parts with CAD automated design tools to help with strength and efficiency. Turns out it works quite well and it is really damn unique.
Almost at 1K miles on my Lectric XP. 1 flat tire, and have to adjust my rear brake every 200 miles are my only complaints so far. Great bike, I love riding it.
I recently made a huge research before buying my first ebike and finally I've chosen Samebike LO 26 II for the price tag of 800 euros (I bought It straight from the factory) I got 500w hub motor with 750W peak, folding mechanism ,rear and front suspension, sprungless aluminium wheels, colorful display ,kickstand, fenders and mechanical disc brakes and all are very decent quality.I made 500km on this bike and I'm still loving It :) the bike is stored outside and I'm riding it when it's rainy.I just making simple service stuff like oiling the chain etc.I would admire this ebike to everyone.For this price range is hard to buy something better :)
Excellent, Straight forward review..... I have a Rad Rover and since riding around town I have fielded a lot of questions... most people are curious about prices first and express a little bit of surprise (in a good way) when I tell them that quality e-bikes are available at the $900 to $1200 price point. I can now refer them to this video for a primer on price and features for entry-level offerings. BTW, I will be purchasing a Rad Runner this Spring. I will not only have a second bike for family and friends but I can swap batteries between them to double my range for long, solo excursions. No question that (in my case) Rad offers a great deal of flexibility for the price.
We have two Rad bikes in my family too and the ability to “borrow” a battery is huge! plus having another ebike around to share the fun on group rides is always nice!
Nice to see that the Lectric XP made it onto your best cheap e-bikes list! Mine arrived two days ago. I've been out once so far, and I'm looking forward to getting out there. A lot!
@@ronbathsear5845 Bang for the buck. I'm not what you call "loaded," so I chose what looked to be a solid-if-basic machine, and the XP is just that. It's 4X24 fat tires make the ride bearable (despite its lack of suspension), and I added a suspension seat post, which helps. I like the ride, its range is good for the cost, and I can carry stuff easily. I actually did a lot of research before purchasing it. There are 'better" bikes out there, but this one checked all my boxes.
@@d.rodrickeamon6133 thanks man! I’m curious now what’s the range because most bikes advertise one thing and it’s actually (in pedal assist mode) or (depending on hills)
This was the best 'review' video I've ever seen. I really liked that you didn't go from cheapest to most expensive. It was really cool finding the next bike you reviewed less expensive and faster than the one before it, at least til the end.
Thanks to you and other reviewers of the himiway I decided to purchase one for several factors as it comes with rear rack , fenders and lights front & back, seems that it's range and torque is just a bit better than radrover as well . I know that if I mess with the settings that the speed can get boosted to around 30 mph but I'm more happy about getting close to 60 miles per charge than the speed. I have been following all your reviews and info vids since last Oct. and so I finally decidec to pull the trigger because it seems like every 3-4 months prices go up and summer is almost here. Thanks again for all your advise
Congrats on your new purchase! Btw, If you're riding you should def wear an nta helmet like xnito or bern hudson, those cpsc helmets don't really protect you
Lectric XP seems good for seniors, and it's cute. Like the rear rack to hold a few things also. Keeping it simple and stable to get from point A to point B. 😀
I’ve had my rad power utility bike since January 2020. It’s November 28, 2021 as of this note . It is my 2nd ebike. I love my rad power bike!!! However, when I got a back tire flat I had a heck of a time trying to find a bike shop that would repair it. Before buying a fat tire bike be sure to ask your local bike shop/s if they can repair the brand of ebike you are interested in purchasing. Its just a suggestion. My next bike is going to be the Mission!! Thank you for the video!!
@@jermainem4340 I decided on the midstep because I have certain knee and back issues and I would have waited for quite awhile for shipping if I waited for a black one. As luck would have it they had one in red that had just arrived still in the box and after a test ride I jumped at it!..its gonna be about a week before it's put together for me but I've heard that people here in Vancouver are having long shipping waits. Red was my second choice but I'm fine with that as I'll be rolling soon!
@@tyecook9630 I ordered the black, received the blue. They gave me $50 off the the rear rack. Had mine since the first week on January, still in the box. I have a black Lectric XP as well. Hope you enjoy you bike. Be safe
I had to come up with my own solution. Ancheer 500 watt 26" $730. KT 22 controller and LCD 3 display, $80. Better specs than any of the above. $810 with spring fork, 21 speeds, Tektro disk brakes, 500 WH battery.
The 27.5 500w Ancheer with a couple upgrades is an amazing bike, and there 26in Fat tire Speedrid is on another level. Both of those bikes blow away anything that Rad makes, for $600 less give or take.
A lot of companies like Lectric allow you to do an Affirm purchase, so you can pay like $80 bucks a month for 12 months instead of the full price up front!
Hi. This was such an informative video. I’m a senior in my 60’s and I’m looking to get and Ebike, nothing too expensive but an Ebike that can assist me when I’m doing neighborhood riding or trails and hills. Thank you again for this was quite helpful
We got a Rad Mission for our 14 year-old son. It was a bit tricky to install the front wheel (that part required two ppl) but otherwise the assembly was easy. You do need a bike wrench (we borrowed from a friend). They have a TH-cam video explaining ever step. We have a half-mile uphill but my son can ride it without breaking a sweat. Highly recommended.
@@__WJK__ I was ebike bc I got it very used from my cousin it was a 750 watt ebike great top speed but if you went top speed for like 15 minutes it died if you when t up a hill for a while and it had no torque it died then to I would not recommend it ever. If your going to get one slight hills fine don’t go to fast and don’t get one
Hi. One topic that I wasn't able to find any good information about and that I think is important for review, is PAS and how it's supposed to work. Many, many people buy an ebike and find that the PAS is miscalibrated or even completely useless. The biggest complaint is that you can't ride slowly. You have multiple levels of too fast for a bike path or riding with others and for every one complaining, there are more that don't even realize it's broken. My bike for example, wanted to go 18 MPH on PAS 1. I fought with the vendor (Ancheer) all summer and they insisted that was just fine. Paypal finally intervened and I got $40 back to compensate. I finally fixed it with a KT 22A controller and LCD 3 display which was a _major_ upgrade, but beyond the scope of many riders. And that brings up another good topic where there is little information: Torque simulation vs speed based PAS. My ebike is now about perfect with 5 well spaced levels of PAS either speed or power (torque sim) based, and far better takeoff and hill climbing performance (500 watt motor, 750 watts peak). But it would have been good to know what to look for up front. This is important for many riding for exercise and seniors. P.S. Yes a torque sensor system would also fix this, but we're talking affordable.
Thanks sir .love your videos so much . I am an Indian and studying in 9th grade . I have many doubts after I return from school about electronics and batteries etc, my one big dream is to build an E-Bike that is so good and faster ,so I can go to school more earlier . I always watch your videos and get guide and ideas . It really helps me and understand it in a better way {the easy way}. Thanks Thanks Thanks sir . Love you from bottom of my heart.
I have to say that our $300 Jetson Bolt Pro bikes have been fantastic! My wife uses her bike as a daily commuter to work (10 miles round trip) -- and this thing still drives like new after six months. It has plenty of power to go 15 miles on throttle alone or 30+ on peddle assist. We bought it at Costco (for $299) but the price went up to $329 recently. It's perfect for her (and folds too). I liked it so much that I bought one for myself.
@@rickyboi8248 Yes! The Jetson Bolt Pro bike is working well! We haven't noticed any problems at all. My wife still uses this as a daily commuter (about 70% of the time). She has another non-electric folding bike (a Zizzo) that she uses in the winter. We considered buying one of the newer folding Jetson electric bikes from Costco (they fold almost as much as the Zizzo); however, the current Jetson Bolt Pro has no problems with it. If the newer folding Jetson goes on sale at Costco, we'll likely buy it too!
I personally own a Gigabyke Swift and chose that over the Ride1Up Roadster due to the disc brake system vs caliper. It also has throttle which the roadster doesn't have. they're both same light weight only 3 lbs difference and both have single speed belt drive. but the Gigabyke uses Gate's Belt Brand and the is some other generic brand. another thing too is the Gigabyke can take a wider knobby tires if you wish (approx 34mm wide) making it a potential flat bar gravel e-bike.
I can say that the Radmission 1 with the single gear can take hills decently well, using mine in the Scottish Highlands. There's only one hill it can't take sitting down, which in fairness is a very steep brae that many drivers stall on and which I honestly never expected it to be able to defeat the steepest section) but the rest of the hilly area it's quite happy to take with appropriate peddle assists so long as you keep your momentum up as you ride into it, which is what you'd do on a conventional bicycle. Didn't even exhaust as much battery as I expected when I took it on a 33km ride through the hilliest backroads near me as a test, so with good management dropping and raising assistance (in a similar way you would use gears) it can sustain itself quite well. [Worth noting this was on the UK/EU legal model that's limited to 25kmph].
I appreciate how you presented the bikes and I believe you did a wonderful job of giving the facts. Thank you for your help! It was a nice experience hearing you present the information and it was peaceful.
You have a great knowledge of most things e-bike! This video on inexpensive e-bikes is really interesting. I am not sure it covered what i am looking for, but still its great. I am wanting a simple mountain e-bike. Keep the videos coming.
I'll throw out a recommendation: "Jueshuai 48V 500W Electric Bike Bicycle Mountain Ebike". Not really a mtn bike but a better general purpose bike. We have one that we've upgraded a little over time - PlanetBike fenders, a rear rack, blinky lights, Schwalbe Marathon tires when the original Kenda wore out (mostly for puncture resistance), a softer wider seat, Origin8 urban handlebars, etc. All small changes that happened as the need arose. We have had it several years now. 1500+ miles with no ebike problems at all. Just about all of its parts are commodity parts that are easy to find all over the web.
Thank you for the great review! I was on the fence looking for an electric bike with different options. Love the comparisons! You pushed me off the fence!
Get mid range MTB with (Shimano Deore, etc.) Components and slap Bafang mid drive kit on it. BAM! You have great E-bike that beats all trash listed on this video. Don't need to thank me.
I live in an area with a lot of hills (Most are not outrageously steep though just a few exceptions and I can avoid those on my routes) I look at the Torque of the motors and the diameter and circumference of the wheels so I can compare them. The Lectric XP Step Thru which I recently bought 4 months ago new has 60 newton-meters of torque yet it only has 20 inch wheels. A RadRover which I also own and purchased 3 years ago used at a very low price has 80 newton-meters of torque and 26 inch wheels . But these ebikes produce similar torque for distance traveled the XP is roughly the same for torque for distance traveled as the RadRover. The RadRunner has the same 80 newton-meter torque as the RadRover yet in a smaller 20 inch wheel. For distance traveled it should have more torque than the RadRover or Lectric XP for climbing hills but is limited to a single gear freewheel which kind of cripples it. For me anything less torquey is inadequate for my needs as I am a heavier older rider..
I think I’m sold on the Lectric, been looking around for a good e bike that won’t break the bank. Thankfully I don’t live too far from shops etc, but if I had to call an Uber or get on the bus, I’d def need a foldable.
I believe the 350watt Muckpett 678$ and the ViVi LGB26 500watt 714$ the best value buy past year. I bought my Mukkpett a year ago , 2500 miles using same 🔋. The Vivi 2 my nths ago, has dual shocks and foldable!. There were cheaper ones but the specs didn't outweigh the difference of 50 to 70$ cheaper.
Great video !!!! Your channel is awesome !!! ( I didn’t write this for a book either .. lol I’m not a book guy ) But I was wondering about cheap e bikes and this video was very helpful... and you seem like a straight up honest and nice guy .. thanks
Would like to see a bicycle rider padding protection video. I was very impressed with your 5 Helmets video, so naturally looked for a bicycle rider protection padding solution. T.I.A.
I'm not sure why in most of these videos there is no description of how fast and how many miles per hour these bikes can range. It is a very important description specially on a video that specifically reviews ebikes. It is one or if the most important Information needed for someone that is looking for ebike
I had one ,loved it, but I sold it because I should have bought a folding bike. The radrunner plus is a wonderful bike, sturdy, powerful, nothing wrong with it. Three things that are a must for this 73 year old : step thru, 750 watt, and hydraulic front fork!
For my budget low cost is somewhere close to high budget at 1000.00 or more. I understand there are Ebikes for much more but budgets don’t tend to adjust to reality as much as I’d like:)
Hi
Micah. I can not thank you enough for literally changing my whole family's lives. We live at the bottom of the biggest hill in North London. The turning point for me was a "bike ride" - we pushed our bikes to the top of the hill - my 10 year old son got tired and we came back - some bike ride! I then discover and followed this video - using the brilliant idea of using hoverboard batteries but using hub motors instead. I used a 36V 250W front wheel hub motor for my first bike (a scrap bike project with my son) and then 36V 350W rear wheel hub motors on the bikes for the rest of my family. I packed the controller and battery inside a saddle bag and hid the wiring. We now cycle all the time. My son and I have just finished a 30 mile bike ride through the heart of London city (I just carried a couple of spare hoverboard batteries in my backpack - we get about 15 miles from 1 36V 5Ah hoverboard battery). I have electric bikes for ALL of my family for much less than my friend paid for his 1 electric bike). I would love to share some pictures if that is possible, could you please let me know how I can do that. Thanks so so much again. Mat
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Post it to TH-cam
I have had my Lectric XP for almost two years now and no problems. I rode it in Florida the past two years in Florida in the winter months and bring it back to Ohio where I live in the summer months. Other than the weight, I love it.
Im tall too, so that answer that question.Does the bike have decent speed WITHOUT electric assist?
Lectric bikes have change a little. They went from a 4” tire to a 3” tire. They added front suspension. They are a $100 more now at $1,000. I’m looking at these real hard.
What'd you end up going with?
I'd love to see the same video but about "The best cheap (yet good) conversion kits".
No such item exists. To put together a Good 'conversion' you will end up spending just as much $$ as just buying an e-bike to begin with. Plus, with a factory built e-bike everything is integrated into the bike making it better looking and almost always.. better performing. Starting at around $900 for a powerful and well performing e-bike, why build your own? Just sayin...
@@ExploreYourWorld-oo3jd You are right.
@@ClarkWhite81 There is more to an e-bike conversion than buying parts. The issue with fitting motors to normal bicycles is the dropout. Normal bicycle dropouts just do not have the rigid structure. Even a 250W motor can deform a standard bicycle dropout. I believe this is the point from above, costing more for the right match than for an off-the-shelfer.
@@ClarkWhite81 Yes, and wouldn't it be nice if motor manufacturers would offer "ramp-up" motors that wouldn't rip out of the front fork, even if aluminum, on full-throttle?
@@ExploreYourWorld-oo3jd For off-road you can get a nice cyclone mid-drive at 3000w and that will tear up trails with the right bike set up to handle the power, the cyclone is cheap and you can get it from a reputable seller like luna cycle for just 300-400 dollars (with all the kit components of course, the motor systems alone are around 200-250 on luna.) You will easily be left with 400-500 dollars to build your bike or buy a good donor bike to convert and the better you are with tools the better your ebike will be. You can do the same at low street-legal power levels with cheap Bafang kits etc. that sit at 750w and are pretty effective. I had a friend of mine who is an engineer actually decide to use cheap but high-quality ebike parts and buy branded parts from wholesalers in china (mostly Shimano) so that he could install them in a frame he designed based around his parts with CAD automated design tools to help with strength and efficiency. Turns out it works quite well and it is really damn unique.
Almost at 1K miles on my Lectric XP. 1 flat tire, and have to adjust my rear brake every 200 miles are my only complaints so far. Great bike, I love riding it.
The ebikes are becoming more of a necessity than a luxury. It has already proven its worth and functionality. Thanks, Micah. More power👍😊🚵♂️
Depends entirely where you live
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@@QuitYourCryin Or how expensive gas has become
@@samfranklin659 especially right now 😂😭
@@ChandoraBox Especially two months from now 😵💫
I’m 65 and looking for my first Ebike. Your video was helpful. Thanks!
Ride that thing, young man
The Lectric 2.0 has more features, fenders & is only $100 more. Clearly the value leader
I recently made a huge research before buying my first ebike and finally I've chosen Samebike LO 26 II for the price tag of 800 euros (I bought It straight from the factory) I got 500w hub motor with 750W peak, folding mechanism ,rear and front suspension, sprungless aluminium wheels, colorful display ,kickstand, fenders and mechanical disc brakes and all are very decent quality.I made 500km on this bike and I'm still loving It :) the bike is stored outside and I'm riding it when it's rainy.I just making simple service stuff like oiling the chain etc.I would admire this ebike to everyone.For this price range is hard to buy something better :)
Is it fast and good uphill?
Thnx, finally someone! 😍👍
I'll check it on YT
Made where? I won't even consider China made electrics.
Excellent, Straight forward review..... I have a Rad Rover and since riding around town I have fielded a lot of questions... most people are curious about prices first and express a little bit of surprise (in a good way) when I tell them that quality e-bikes are available at the $900 to $1200 price point. I can now refer them to this video for a primer on price and features for entry-level offerings. BTW, I will be purchasing a Rad Runner this Spring. I will not only have a second bike for family and friends but I can swap batteries between them to double my range for long, solo excursions. No question that (in my case) Rad offers a great deal of flexibility for the price.
We have two Rad bikes in my family too and the ability to “borrow” a battery is huge! plus having another ebike around to share the fun on group rides is always nice!
Love the look of that Roadster V2, very discreet looking with that mini hub motor in it.
The V2 is pretty solid, I like the stealth factor.
Nice to see that the Lectric XP made it onto your best cheap e-bikes list! Mine arrived two days ago. I've been out once so far, and I'm looking forward to getting out there. A lot!
Hey man, how is it you think it was worth the buy?
@@ronbathsear5845 Bang for the buck. I'm not what you call "loaded," so I chose what looked to be a solid-if-basic machine, and the XP is just that. It's 4X24 fat tires make the ride bearable (despite its lack of suspension), and I added a suspension seat post, which helps.
I like the ride, its range is good for the cost, and I can carry stuff easily.
I actually did a lot of research before purchasing it. There are 'better" bikes out there, but this one checked all my boxes.
@@d.rodrickeamon6133 thanks man! I’m curious now what’s the range because most bikes advertise one thing and it’s actually (in pedal assist mode) or (depending on hills)
The last one is my favorite, I'm a sucker for old school step-through cruisers
Thanks. Still very happy with my original XP. Only things I'd change would be Throttle from dead stop, and a step through.
This was the best 'review' video I've ever seen. I really liked that you didn't go from cheapest to most expensive. It was really cool finding the next bike you reviewed less expensive and faster than the one before it, at least til the end.
A very good new contender to this space is the all new Ariel rider Rideal . It really improves in all aspects where Radmission doesn't have or missing
Thanks to you and other reviewers of the himiway I decided to purchase one for several factors as it comes with rear rack , fenders and lights front & back, seems that it's range and torque is just a bit better than radrover as well . I know that if I mess with the settings that the speed can get boosted to around 30 mph but I'm more happy about getting close to 60 miles per charge than the speed. I have been following all your reviews and info vids since last Oct. and so I finally decidec to pull the trigger because it seems like every 3-4 months prices go up and summer is almost here. Thanks again for all your advise
Congrats on your new purchase! Btw, If you're riding you should def wear an nta helmet like xnito or bern hudson, those cpsc helmets don't really protect you
Lectric XP seems good for seniors, and it's cute. Like the rear rack to hold a few things also. Keeping it simple and stable to get from point A to point B. 😀
I’ve had my rad power utility bike since January 2020. It’s November 28, 2021 as of this note . It is my 2nd ebike. I love my rad power bike!!! However, when I got a back tire flat I had a heck of a time trying to find a bike shop that would repair it. Before buying a fat tire bike be sure to ask your local bike shop/s if they can repair the brand of ebike you are interested in purchasing. Its just a suggestion. My next bike is going to be the Mission!! Thank you for the video!!
I own a blue Rad Mission and the black Lectric XP, thanks Micah you sold me on both. Very happy with both
I just bought the radmission and I'm just waiting for it to be put together at the shop...
@@tyecook9630 my man
@@jermainem4340 I decided on the midstep because I have certain knee and back issues and I would have waited for quite awhile for shipping if I waited for a black one. As luck would have it they had one in red that had just arrived still in the box and after a test ride I jumped at it!..its gonna be about a week before it's put together for me but I've heard that people here in Vancouver are having long shipping waits. Red was my second choice but I'm fine with that as I'll be rolling soon!
@@tyecook9630 I ordered the black, received the blue. They gave me $50 off the the rear rack. Had mine since the first week on January, still in the box. I have a black Lectric XP as well. Hope you enjoy you bike. Be safe
I had to come up with my own solution. Ancheer 500 watt 26" $730. KT 22 controller and LCD 3 display, $80. Better specs than any of the above. $810 with spring fork, 21 speeds, Tektro disk brakes, 500 WH battery.
The 27.5 500w Ancheer with a couple upgrades is an amazing bike, and there 26in Fat tire Speedrid is on another level. Both of those bikes blow away anything that Rad makes, for $600 less give or take.
Great reviews thank you. I’m still day dreaming and you’re getting closer to my budget. Respect your experience!
You get what you pay for. Ain’t that the truth.
A lot of companies like Lectric allow you to do an Affirm purchase, so you can pay like $80 bucks a month for 12 months instead of the full price up front!
I was looking for something like this. Thank you.
Love folding bikes, so the Lectric looks best to me!
Hi. This was such an informative video. I’m a senior in my 60’s and I’m looking to get and Ebike, nothing too expensive but an Ebike that can assist me when I’m doing neighborhood riding or trails and hills. Thank you again for this was quite helpful
We got a Rad Mission for our 14 year-old son. It was a bit tricky to install the front wheel (that part required two ppl) but otherwise the assembly was easy. You do need a bike wrench (we borrowed from a friend). They have a TH-cam video explaining ever step. We have a half-mile uphill but my son can ride it without breaking a sweat. Highly recommended.
Like a pedal wrench? I just used a 15mm open ended wrench and it worked fine for installing the pedals on my Mission.
That roadrunner looks like it would be a lot of fun to ride. I have a rad wagon and I love it.
Love the "best cheap ebike" reviews, would also like to see a "best cheap ebike conversion kit" review!
all say!
Conversions suck I had one
@@pascalkargut3237 - Pray tell... don't leave us hanging... who's kit did you buy and why did it suck(?)
@@__WJK__ I was ebike bc I got it very used from my cousin it was a 750 watt ebike great top speed but if you went top speed for like 15 minutes it died if you when t up a hill for a while and it had no torque it died then to I would not recommend it ever. If your going to get one slight hills fine don’t go to fast and don’t get one
@@pascalkargut3237- Interesting... how many aftermarket systems did you test(?)
Hi. One topic that I wasn't able to find any good information about and that I think is important for review, is PAS and how it's supposed to work. Many, many people buy an ebike and find that the PAS is miscalibrated or even completely useless. The biggest complaint is that you can't ride slowly. You have multiple levels of too fast for a bike path or riding with others and for every one complaining, there are more that don't even realize it's broken. My bike for example, wanted to go 18 MPH on PAS 1. I fought with the vendor (Ancheer) all summer and they insisted that was just fine. Paypal finally intervened and I got $40 back to compensate. I finally fixed it with a KT 22A controller and LCD 3 display which was a _major_ upgrade, but beyond the scope of many riders. And that brings up another good topic where there is little information: Torque simulation vs speed based PAS. My ebike is now about perfect with 5 well spaced levels of PAS either speed or power (torque sim) based, and far better takeoff and hill climbing performance (500 watt motor, 750 watts peak). But it would have been good to know what to look for up front. This is important for many riding for exercise and seniors. P.S. Yes a torque sensor system would also fix this, but we're talking affordable.
Your videos are so informative. They answer questions I didn't even know I had. Way to go, they are easy to enjoy.
I think the Lectric will fit my needs. I like the fact you can fold up the bike.
E bikes seem to be bit of a maze but I see the light thanks for your commentary and high lighting of pros and cons.
Thanks sir .love your videos so much . I am an Indian and studying in 9th grade . I have many doubts after I return from school about electronics and batteries etc, my one big dream is to build an E-Bike that is so good and faster ,so I can go to school more earlier . I always watch your videos and get guide and ideas . It really helps me and understand it in a better way {the easy way}. Thanks Thanks Thanks sir . Love you from bottom of my heart.
Lectric recently put out a trike and people are really liking it.
Nice to see you back at it.
Thank you. You've been a big help in making a decision of which kind of bike to buy.
Thank you for showing this content. Great to see you do not necessarily need all the gadgets to have a good bike at an affordable price.
Enjoy all your videos. Just ordered your Lithium Battery Book. Keep up the good work.
My electric bike started out cheap $200. It has now ballooned far more into $1700 ... And counting. Not to mention countless hours maintaining it.
Why? What made the price increase? Is it hard to maintain?
Really nice explanation of the different bikes.
Great job,thanks Robert Morris
I have to say that our $300 Jetson Bolt Pro bikes have been fantastic! My wife uses her bike as a daily commuter to work (10 miles round trip) -- and this thing still drives like new after six months. It has plenty of power to go 15 miles on throttle alone or 30+ on peddle assist. We bought it at Costco (for $299) but the price went up to $329 recently. It's perfect for her (and folds too). I liked it so much that I bought one for myself.
I have one. For price can't get better than this. I get realistically 20 mile range. Good to 15 mph which is perfect for my social group ride.
Three years later, does it still work well?
@@rickyboi8248 Yes! The Jetson Bolt Pro bike is working well! We haven't noticed any problems at all. My wife still uses this as a daily commuter (about 70% of the time). She has another non-electric folding bike (a Zizzo) that she uses in the winter. We considered buying one of the newer folding Jetson electric bikes from Costco (they fold almost as much as the Zizzo); however, the current Jetson Bolt Pro has no problems with it. If the newer folding Jetson goes on sale at Costco, we'll likely buy it too!
I'm new to E Bikes and I found your video's very informative. Got a fan!!
I personally own a Gigabyke Swift and chose that over the Ride1Up Roadster due to the disc brake system vs caliper. It also has throttle which the roadster doesn't have. they're both same light weight only 3 lbs difference and both have single speed belt drive. but the Gigabyke uses Gate's Belt Brand and the is some other generic brand. another thing too is the Gigabyke can take a wider knobby tires if you wish (approx 34mm wide) making it a potential flat bar gravel e-bike.
This video meets all my criteria. Thanks man!
This channel is FANTASTIC! I'm looking for an ebike and this is such great info
You have so many good videos, I get stuck on TH-cam when I start watching them.
I can say that the Radmission 1 with the single gear can take hills decently well, using mine in the Scottish Highlands. There's only one hill it can't take sitting down, which in fairness is a very steep brae that many drivers stall on and which I honestly never expected it to be able to defeat the steepest section) but the rest of the hilly area it's quite happy to take with appropriate peddle assists so long as you keep your momentum up as you ride into it, which is what you'd do on a conventional bicycle. Didn't even exhaust as much battery as I expected when I took it on a 33km ride through the hilliest backroads near me as a test, so with good management dropping and raising assistance (in a similar way you would use gears) it can sustain itself quite well. [Worth noting this was on the UK/EU legal model that's limited to 25kmph].
On downhill is regulating its speed doable?
Nice
@@cherylcameron6099I think it is but I haven't done anything too steep
Your videos and knowledge have inspired my own ebike life lol. My first build viola 1500w build was fun
Hope you do more scooter reviews. Keep up the good work.
I appreciate how you presented the bikes and I believe you did a wonderful job of giving the facts. Thank you for your help! It was a nice experience hearing you present the information and it was peaceful.
Thanks for all your information about E-Bikes . I am looking into e bike to ride and getting around town too. I am doing research on e bikes. Thanks 🙏
You covered 3 of the bikes I’ve been looking at. Thank you!
Which are you liking for the price
You have a great knowledge of most things e-bike! This video on inexpensive e-bikes is really interesting. I am not sure it covered what i am looking for, but still its great. I am wanting a simple mountain e-bike. Keep the videos coming.
I'll throw out a recommendation: "Jueshuai 48V 500W Electric Bike Bicycle Mountain Ebike". Not really a mtn bike but a better general purpose bike. We have one that we've upgraded a little over time - PlanetBike fenders, a rear rack, blinky lights, Schwalbe Marathon tires when the original Kenda wore out (mostly for puncture resistance), a softer wider seat, Origin8 urban handlebars, etc. All small changes that happened as the need arose. We have had it several years now. 1500+ miles with no ebike problems at all. Just about all of its parts are commodity parts that are easy to find all over the web.
Thanks for the info on e-bikes. This is a good encouragement for me to ride a bike.
I'm thinking of ordering a RadRunner Plus. It will be my primary vehicle for a while. I have quite a few hills around.
Amazing Customer Service
I have the Lectric XP, and I just converted a mini mid drive ebike using the Citizen Tokyo as the donor.
I suggest NCM electric bikes be on your list. They really are awesome
Thank you for the great review! I was on the fence looking for an electric bike with different options. Love the comparisons! You pushed me off the fence!
I would love to get one of your books your video was very informative.
thank you so much for this! your selection was in my price range
Thanks for the information. Still looking to buy my first e-bike…
This was such a good detailed video. I really needed this, as I am in search of a beginner bike on a budget. Thanks again
I really enjoy your videos. You do a great job whether it's e-bikes e-motorcycles, or EUC's. Good job.
Get mid range MTB with (Shimano Deore, etc.) Components and slap Bafang mid drive kit on it. BAM! You have great E-bike that beats all trash listed on this video. Don't need to thank me.
Very informative as I am a newbie in the ebike world
Always helpful information. Still hoping to see the final episode of your motorcycle build
I live in an area with a lot of hills (Most are not outrageously steep though just a few exceptions and I can avoid those on my routes)
I look at the Torque of the motors and the diameter and circumference of the wheels so I can compare them.
The Lectric XP Step Thru which I recently bought 4 months ago new has 60 newton-meters of torque yet it only has 20 inch wheels. A RadRover which I also own and purchased 3 years ago used at a very low price has 80 newton-meters of torque and 26 inch wheels .
But these ebikes produce similar torque for distance traveled the XP is roughly the same for torque for distance traveled as the RadRover. The RadRunner has the same 80 newton-meter torque as the RadRover yet in a smaller 20 inch wheel. For distance traveled it should have more torque than the RadRover or Lectric XP for climbing hills but is limited to a single gear freewheel which kind of cripples it. For me anything less torquey is inadequate for my needs as I am a heavier older rider..
I think I’m sold on the Lectric, been looking around for a good e bike that won’t break the bank. Thankfully I don’t live too far from shops etc, but if I had to call an Uber or get on the bus, I’d def need a foldable.
Why the Lectric over the Ecotric?
I believe the 350watt Muckpett 678$ and the ViVi LGB26 500watt 714$ the best value buy past year. I bought my Mukkpett a year ago , 2500 miles using same 🔋. The Vivi 2 my nths ago, has dual shocks and foldable!. There were cheaper ones but the specs didn't outweigh the difference of 50 to 70$ cheaper.
This is exactly the video I've been looking for! Thank you!! ❤
Im in it for the book, first video I saw and ive always been interested in the solar power do it yourselfer
Good video. Informative and smooth. Definitely getting one of those.
Amazing!!! I bought a "RINKMO 350W Electric Mountain Bike", super fast and very cheap...
Thanks. New to the e-bike community.
Hi, nice range of bikes, good to see that an ebike doesn't have to cost the earth to buy.
I didn't know e bikes were a thing
Kinda cool
Great video !!!!
Your channel is awesome !!!
( I didn’t write this for a book either .. lol I’m not a book guy )
But I was wondering about cheap e bikes and this video was very helpful... and you seem like a straight up honest and nice guy .. thanks
Thanks for all your input. It helpful on 18650 builds
A great motivation of a simple bike to be electric bike
Great informative video about affordable bikes. Just bought one and your info is very enlightening.
Great video. I have owned the Rad Rover by Rad Power Bikes for a couple years now and love it. Been looking at the Rad Runner lately.
You should try an Ancheer e-bike. Very economical with all the features of a more expensive e-bike.
start with one of the low cost bikes from your list then upgrade it as your budget allows and have fun doing it.
Cheap for the industry standards! That's true , these electric bicycles go up in the 10k mark... its crazy.
Candle statue, wonderful, I also want bike.
That's good to know dude! I suppose i know what my selection will be if i need an ebike! Thumbs up for this video!
Cool and informative video. I'd like to suggest a similar five best inexpensive electric bike with suspensions video.
My hubby has seizures that arent controlled by medication. I've been thinking on something like this for him to have some mecodom of freedom.
I greatly appreciate the product detals
Would like to see a bicycle rider padding protection video. I was very impressed with your 5 Helmets video, so naturally looked for a bicycle rider protection padding solution. T.I.A.
I'll use this list as a ruler to measure features & quality ... against price.
Another good video Micah! This is definitely being shared. 👏👍
I'm not sure why in most of these videos there is no description of how fast and how many miles per hour these bikes can range. It is a very important description specially on a video that specifically reviews ebikes. It is one or if the most important Information needed for someone that is looking for ebike
Liked the RadRunner the best. Seemed more the all around town type bike and the fenders for riding on rainy days seemed like a very good idea.
I had one ,loved it, but I sold it because I should have bought a folding bike. The radrunner plus is a wonderful bike, sturdy, powerful, nothing wrong with it. Three things that are a must for this 73 year old : step thru, 750 watt, and hydraulic front fork!
I think I'd go for the fold up one,it has a great price and goes 28 mph.
Looking forward to more belt drive bikes in the future.
For my budget low cost is somewhere close to high budget at 1000.00 or more. I understand there are Ebikes for much more but budgets don’t tend to adjust to reality as much as I’d like:)
This is a great selection. The ebike market is clearly evolving! Thank you for the vid and the concise, intelligent remarks.