+vothry Do you feel like I provided some critical feedback here? Often times it takes me a day to digest and I include more critical feedback in the writeup under the "cons" section. In this case I had a few that weren't mentioned in the video alone. Thanks for giving me your critical feedback so I can improve :)
+ElectricBikeReview.com Yes. I believe you provide good critiques. I've found an assertiveness formula very helpful. 1. When I witnessed/observed/experienced... 2. What I thought/my opinion about that was... 3. My feeling was one of... eg. excitement, frustration, confusion 4. In the future, I'd request/prefer/suggest... I've got almost 800 miles on my Trek XM700+ in part due to seeing e-bike transport was a daily driver option for me. Thanks for helping me understand this through the content you've produced. Cheers
Foldable small e-bikes are best for commuters not only because you can fold them during train, subway or bus journey. I think the main advantage is that you can fold your small/mid size e-bike and take it to your office, hide it somewhere inside your locker room, not risking a bit someone steals it or damages your (not so cheap) bicycle. I got full size (not foldable) one, and do regret a bit a decision of not building/buying foldable one (I live in a country where leaving your bike outside unattended for too long is too risky).
+kamilk Great point... storing and keeping the bike clean and secure is a huge benefit. I used to park at work outside with a friend and his bike was stolen during the day! That was a real bummer... and when it rains and your bike gets all wet :/
Nice price when compared to a Brompton, but nothing folds as small and is as convenient to carry around as a Brompton. I think this bike would be a pain for most people to fold and carry on a train or bus with the added weight from the motor and battery. It doesn't look like it folds into a nice shape either. I thought $99 for a rack, fenders and light is a plus and not a con. I had trouble finding a rack to fit a 20 inch folding bike and ended up buying a Bell rack for 24 inch or larger bicycles and cutting and welding the support arms to fit a 20 inch wheel.
+MotorheadRedo I agree, I like the way you can fold a Brompton and use the wheel to sort of pull it along like a wagon. I feel like the Motiv Stash could benefit from a bungee or magnet or something to keep it folded and while I like the concealed battery for aesthetics it does make taking it out a bit slower than if it was attached on the outside. As for the fenders, lights and rack... it's nice that they offer it but I wish it was included in the price standard. Some of the e-Joe bikes are cheaper and they include the extras in that price.
+EPSTomcat11 Thanks, I agree with you, that's one of the cons I listed on the site (no folding bungee or magnets). I also listed the folded dimensions but my new website deleted them! Working on a fix :/
+ElectricBikeReview.com Hi Court. Any thoughts on the long term durability of folding electric bikes? I also wonder when I see the folding and bending of routed cables etc. Looks fine for a demo but how well would the electric cabling stand to being folded/unfolded every day? I'd had lots of electrical problems on my bike (BH) and its not even folding. Always enjoy your reviews, keep up the good work.
+Mathieu Bouvier Spot on, the delay surprised me and this is a geared motor so it definitely produces more noise than BionX and doesn't offer regeneration or torque sensing
+cewest58 Thanks! I'm keeping an eye out for the URB-E but focused on some California brands right now, hoping to check out a lot of interesting bikes this year
+Simon White This thing would be a hot rod in the UK! You guys have the 250 watt max motor output right? I really like Brompton and I believe that's from the UK and there's a company in the US that will do conversions for it electricbikereview.com/brompton/nycewheels-electric/ but not sure if they ship back or how that works.
+ElectricBikeReview.com I think it's 1000W now in EU. Here in Finland they just changed the regulations to meet EU regulations so 1000W/max 25km/h is now legal and doesn't require insurance etc. UK might be different though because the whole EU regulation thing is a huge mess!
+Jappe Kapanen The Motiv Stash goes for $1,549 USD standard and you can get the fenders, rack and lights for an extra $99 USD. More details are listed back at the full review :) electricbikereview.com/motiv/stash/
+Kwing Cheun Serge Mak I've reached out to Motiv for an answer on this, I believe they are selling more and more through dealers only in the US but maybe they will work with you. You can reach out through their website at: www.motivelectricbikes.com/
definitely slow to react, i think if i ever buy an electric bike it's gonna have to have some sort of throttle, also not a bad price, if i was american that is, as is it's 3 times too expensive
Don't be afraid of giving blunt critiques. It's one of the most important parts of your reviewing process.
+vothry Do you feel like I provided some critical feedback here? Often times it takes me a day to digest and I include more critical feedback in the writeup under the "cons" section. In this case I had a few that weren't mentioned in the video alone. Thanks for giving me your critical feedback so I can improve :)
+ElectricBikeReview.com Yes. I believe you provide good critiques. I've found an assertiveness formula very helpful.
1. When I witnessed/observed/experienced...
2. What I thought/my opinion about that was...
3. My feeling was one of... eg. excitement, frustration, confusion
4. In the future, I'd request/prefer/suggest...
I've got almost 800 miles on my Trek XM700+ in part due to seeing e-bike transport was a daily driver option for me. Thanks for helping me understand this through the content you've produced.
Cheers
Foldable small e-bikes are best for commuters not only because you can fold them during train, subway or bus journey. I think the main advantage is that you can fold your small/mid size e-bike and take it to your office, hide it somewhere inside your locker room, not risking a bit someone steals it or damages your (not so cheap) bicycle.
I got full size (not foldable) one, and do regret a bit a decision of not building/buying foldable one
(I live in a country where leaving your bike outside unattended for too long is too risky).
+kamilk Great point... storing and keeping the bike clean and secure is a huge benefit. I used to park at work outside with a friend and his bike was stolen during the day! That was a real bummer... and when it rains and your bike gets all wet :/
can you do an update video for the final name, looks, specs for this bike? I can't find any video's about it.
Nice price when compared to a Brompton, but nothing folds as small and is as convenient to carry around as a Brompton. I think this bike would be a pain for most people to fold and carry on a train or bus with the added weight from the motor and battery. It doesn't look like it folds into a nice shape either. I thought $99 for a rack, fenders and light is a plus and not a con. I had trouble finding a rack to fit a 20 inch folding bike and ended up buying a Bell rack for 24 inch or larger bicycles and cutting and welding the support arms to fit a 20 inch wheel.
+MotorheadRedo I agree, I like the way you can fold a Brompton and use the wheel to sort of pull it along like a wagon. I feel like the Motiv Stash could benefit from a bungee or magnet or something to keep it folded and while I like the concealed battery for aesthetics it does make taking it out a bit slower than if it was attached on the outside. As for the fenders, lights and rack... it's nice that they offer it but I wish it was included in the price standard. Some of the e-Joe bikes are cheaper and they include the extras in that price.
Nice looking folder, great review. thanks court.
+Mark Elford Appreciate it Mark :)
great review as usual. would have been nice to see it fully folded and carried. looked a bit unwieldy to carry.
+EPSTomcat11 Thanks, I agree with you, that's one of the cons I listed on the site (no folding bungee or magnets). I also listed the folded dimensions but my new website deleted them! Working on a fix :/
+ElectricBikeReview.com Hi Court. Any thoughts on the long term durability of folding electric bikes? I also wonder when I see the folding and bending of routed cables etc. Looks fine for a demo but how well would the electric cabling stand to being folded/unfolded every day? I'd had lots of electrical problems on my bike (BH) and its not even folding.
Always enjoy your reviews, keep up the good work.
Thanks for the review. Do you know if you can check this on a commercial airplane?
good review as always!
+abbaby555 Thanks! More on the way soon :D
My fav ebikedesign, compact design with folding. Love the suspension too, wasnt a fan of the motor noise compared to bionx and the massive delay :(
+Mathieu Bouvier Spot on, the delay surprised me and this is a geared motor so it definitely produces more noise than BionX and doesn't offer regeneration or torque sensing
trying to decide ..?
should i choose this or the e-joe ...?
How would you compare this to the Easy Motion Volt Sport? Thinking of selling my volt sport for one of these but haven't taken a ride on one yet
great review as always - do you think this bike would work for a taller person? I'm 6'2 and 180 - or any foldable e-bikes for that matter?
Hi there, can you point me to a 2wd ebike that I could add mud guards/ panniers and commute 40 miles across road and field? Cheers
my round trip commute is 32 miles ,,, I can charge up at work ,,, what is the max speed on this and mile range ?
Damn. Now I like this one, too. Ok... have to ask. As a main bike/travel bike... this, the RadMini or the Volt?
This one looks super cool.
Nice video, seems like a good price, especially with options! Have you reviewed URB-E yet? Like your reviews.
+cewest58 Thanks! I'm keeping an eye out for the URB-E but focused on some California brands right now, hoping to check out a lot of interesting bikes this year
Just so you know, urb-E is in Pasadena Ca. I'm the one that told you I have two of them in Colorado. Thanks anyway.
Greetings from Berlin and thank you for this informative video. GREAT!
how long can you ride whit it
motiv or ejoe.. ?
That's a nifty wee bike. If it were on sale in the UK I'd definitely get one for my bike/train/bike commute.
+Simon White This thing would be a hot rod in the UK! You guys have the 250 watt max motor output right? I really like Brompton and I believe that's from the UK and there's a company in the US that will do conversions for it electricbikereview.com/brompton/nycewheels-electric/ but not sure if they ship back or how that works.
+ElectricBikeReview.com I think it's 1000W now in EU. Here in Finland they just changed the regulations to meet EU regulations so 1000W/max 25km/h is now legal and doesn't require insurance etc. UK might be different though because the whole EU regulation thing is a huge mess!
+Kobbetop Cool!
Love the locale! Great work at the train station
How much this will be cost
+Jappe Kapanen The Motiv Stash goes for $1,549 USD standard and you can get the fenders, rack and lights for an extra $99 USD. More details are listed back at the full review :) electricbikereview.com/motiv/stash/
Can ship to Hong Kong , I like it very much.
+Kwing Cheun Serge Mak I've reached out to Motiv for an answer on this, I believe they are selling more and more through dealers only in the US but maybe they will work with you. You can reach out through their website at: www.motivelectricbikes.com/
I liked this video!!!!!
+LUIZ FELIPE MENDONÇA RIBEIRO Thanks! I appreciate your support
definitely slow to react, i think if i ever buy an electric bike it's gonna have to have some sort of throttle, also not a bad price, if i was american that is, as is it's 3 times too expensive