Looks like a sleek bike. Belt drive sounds real nice as well. I don't mind doing maintenance on my Aventon Level ebike, but I'd much rather not have to as well. The screen on this bike also looks a lot better than most ebike screens!
Testdrove it today and i found the power more than enough. Never needed the setting to be higer then 3 while it goes up to 5. It really gives you a good push in the back.
About the references to max speed - you should clarify that the bike can actually go as fast as you can pedal it (or as fast as that steep hill will let you coast). It's just the ASSIST that will no longer be provided once you exceed 20mph (or 25kph in Europe).
I own this bike and live in flat country The Netherlands. For me it's pretty much perfect. You can make comments about speed limits, but those are just the law. Not allowed to go over 25 km an hour here for ebikes, and I think 32 km for the US, so a bit strange you would comment on that speedlimit. Haven't missed having gears once. Well, maybe that one time I ran out of power (my own fault), but even that 10km ride home went fine too due to the light weight of the bike. #tenwaysmyways
@@Lars-kz8eg Kan hem nog steeds aanraden, en tja, af en toe een buitje dat is een ding in Nederland, en dan fiets ik ook gewoon! Maar dat zal nooit mijn hobby worden.
Good review fact it’s an E bike with belt drive is good . There are a lot of hills around so the roads,bike paths need gears. I’m in my sixties so an E bike that can handle bumpy roads and a good quality gravel bike trail would be good. Anything you could suggest from a major manufacturer likely available in Australia.
According to their website, the motor is now 350 watts. I’m thinking of this as a second ebike and keeping my other which is more a mini motorcycle. I would use this more for everyday pedaling and the other for zooming around like an idiot. One of the big pluses of the tenway is the lightweight. Can be used on most bike racks and lifted even by the geezer brigade, including me. Lets you get to greenways without riding through traffic. My big reservation about this is the small battery. P.s. my other bike is the Ariel Kepler. Big and heavy.
Net weight (battery included) 19 kg (41.9 lbs) Full weight (pedals, mudguards, kickstand and rear carrier included) 23 kg (50.7 lbs) Battery can be removed, but the bike is quite light weight. Had to carry it down some strairs recently and while that wasn't fun, it was very doable.
Mikey can you please advise... I have an approx 5 year old electric bike, the battery no longer seems to take a charge. However, when you plug the charger in the battery shows as being full and the electric works. As soon as you unplug it's completely dead again. Why is this and what is the solution please???
We purchased this Vivi 27.5” electric bike and a Tentaquil 26” electric bike for our 13 and 14 year olds. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxUiL0GnyDjP32RJdd660sP8mZk4CRLTCJ The Vivi was much easier to put together. With the Vivi, there was a video link to assist with assembly which made the process easier to follow (we did put the handlebars on upside down, but it was a quick and easy fix). With the Tentaquil, the assembly was not as simple to follow, but after we messaged the company for an assembly video, it was easier and they did respond quickly. The other major differences were that the Vivi has a grip throttle on the right handle (like a motorcycle) and the Tentaquil has a push throttle that you use your thumb to activate. The monitors were also different, so if you’re looking for something specific in terms of changing the bikes functions, pay attention to what the monitor offers. We were really impressed with the overall quality and functionality of both bikes, but if you’re looking for more power and an easier assembly, definitely go with the Vivi!
Micah, their website claims the bike will accommodate riders from 155 ~ 190 cm (5'1'' ~ 6'3'') tall. Is this realistic, especially on the taller end of their claims? Thanks!
I am 180cm and this bike fits me perfectly, the handlebar style and seating position really make this a one size fits all bike. Could easily accommodate 190cm rider
@@thelongevitylab_MPharm Thank you. It certainly looks like a nice bike. I ended up purchasing a Velotric Discover 1 and so far am pretty pleased with it, even if it uses a cadence sensor and a chain.
Can you cover the differences between Belt Drives and chain drives? Can you use a belt drive with a mid drive for example, or do you always have to use a hub motor with bell drives?
Howdy, Doug. Belt drives don't work with derailleurs. This means they can't work with standard multi-speed bike transmissions. If you want multi-speed gearing, you have to use an internal gear hubs. Wikipedia is your friend to learn a lot more about these. Belt drives work very, very well with mid-drives. They are better than chains in many ways. There are only two consumer downsides of which I am aware: 1) they are expensive, and 2) they require those internal hubs for multispeed gearing, which are also expensive. A belt-drive, internal-hub combination can easily cost $600-1000+ more than an otherwise comparable chain+derailleur set up. If you can afford them, they're great.
Yes you can use a mid drive motor with a belt drive. In fact, that's the primary configuration for most high end belt drive ebikes. Take a look at the Priority Current or Tenways AGO T as examples. Priority also released their E-Classic Plus bike earlier this year which solves the gear issue by moving the hub motor to the front wheel and using an IGH in the back.
Everything looks great except how messy the cables are... and the headlight looks very cheap. Wish they would've gone with an integrated headlight instead.
Yes, but those are both 62lb bikes with much larger tires, motors, batteries, etc. If that is what you are looking for, then of course you should get one of those. This bike is only 42lb with a much smaller battery and motor, which for many people is perfectly fine -- better in fact. As you know, in the world of cycling, you pay more for less weight, generally speaking.
@@dperreno I guess I am just looking at the $$. I would not invest in a ebike that cannot go up a steep hill. We have quite a lot of hills and uneven terrain in Boston and anything less than a 500 watt hub motor would be a challenge to ride. The cost here is in the belt drive in my opinion.
@@HullioGQIs that the bike manufacturer’s fault? That you live in a hilly area. Obviously e-bike manufacturers have a range of bikes and this one isn’t for you, maybe the CGO600 pro.
meh maybe 1300 . yep ,a250 mid drive and internal shift hub for 2000 bucks might be doable . with a 750w 28mph ,lockout better fork ,suspension seatpost $1999 Math adds up better
Way too much money for the weakest motor available on e bikes. Belt driven and hydraulic brakes are really not that important on a weak bike like this.
Belt drive and hydraulic brakes aren't related to motor power. They're about higher quality parts and a nicer ownership experience. Hydraulic calipers for firmer stops with less maintenance, and belt drive for quieter/smoother operation and also less maintenance.
Not everything is about motor power; some ebike buyers want something that is more close to a regular bike with some electric assist. There are plenty of regular bikes with hydraulic brakes and belt drives; they are niceties that have nothing to do with what kind of motor it has.
Very good, concise review. I appreciate it, especially that you pointed out the negatives as well as the positives.
like the reviews of all the E-Bikes on the market ! hoping the price will go down a bit by 2023
Today's the day. Tenways is having a big sale on all their ebikes for the month of November.
Looks like a sleek bike. Belt drive sounds real nice as well. I don't mind doing maintenance on my Aventon Level ebike, but I'd much rather not have to as well. The screen on this bike also looks a lot better than most ebike screens!
Testdrove it today and i found the power more than enough. Never needed the setting to be higer then 3 while it goes up to 5. It really gives you a good push in the back.
im shopping for an ebike for next year. a bit late for this year. these are nice videos to help
About the references to max speed - you should clarify that the bike can actually go as fast as you can pedal it (or as fast as that steep hill will let you coast). It's just the ASSIST that will no longer be provided once you exceed 20mph (or 25kph in Europe).
I own this bike and live in flat country The Netherlands. For me it's pretty much perfect. You can make comments about speed limits, but those are just the law. Not allowed to go over 25 km an hour here for ebikes, and I think 32 km for the US, so a bit strange you would comment on that speedlimit.
Haven't missed having gears once. Well, maybe that one time I ran out of power (my own fault), but even that 10km ride home went fine too due to the light weight of the bike. #tenwaysmyways
Hallo bevat de fiets je nog steeds goed en kan je hem nog steeds aanraden en fiets je er ook mee in de regen
@@Lars-kz8eg Kan hem nog steeds aanraden, en tja, af en toe een buitje dat is een ding in Nederland, en dan fiets ik ook gewoon! Maar dat zal nooit mijn hobby worden.
Good review fact it’s an E bike with belt drive is good . There are a lot of hills around so the roads,bike paths need gears. I’m in my sixties so an E bike that can handle bumpy roads and a good quality gravel bike trail would be good. Anything you could suggest from a major manufacturer likely available in Australia.
appreciate the review!
According to their website, the motor is now 350 watts. I’m thinking of this as a second ebike and keeping my other which is more a mini motorcycle. I would use this more for everyday pedaling and the other for zooming around like an idiot. One of the big pluses of the tenway is the lightweight. Can be used on most bike racks and lifted even by the geezer brigade, including me. Lets you get to greenways without riding through traffic. My big reservation about this is the small battery. P.s. my other bike is the Ariel Kepler. Big and heavy.
Cheers to you. ..
Good review.
How much does this ebike weigh? And can the battery be removed to lighten it (for loading onto a trunk rack)? Great review, thank you.
Net weight (battery included) 19 kg (41.9 lbs)
Full weight (pedals, mudguards, kickstand and rear carrier included) 23 kg (50.7 lbs)
Battery can be removed, but the bike is quite light weight. Had to carry it down some strairs recently and while that wasn't fun, it was very doable.
Mikey can you please advise...
I have an approx 5 year old electric bike, the battery no longer seems to take a charge. However, when you plug the charger in the battery shows as being full and the electric works. As soon as you unplug it's completely dead again. Why is this and what is the solution please???
We purchased this Vivi 27.5” electric bike and a Tentaquil 26” electric bike for our 13 and 14 year olds. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxUiL0GnyDjP32RJdd660sP8mZk4CRLTCJ The Vivi was much easier to put together. With the Vivi, there was a video link to assist with assembly which made the process easier to follow (we did put the handlebars on upside down, but it was a quick and easy fix). With the Tentaquil, the assembly was not as simple to follow, but after we messaged the company for an assembly video, it was easier and they did respond quickly. The other major differences were that the Vivi has a grip throttle on the right handle (like a motorcycle) and the Tentaquil has a push throttle that you use your thumb to activate. The monitors were also different, so if you’re looking for something specific in terms of changing the bikes functions, pay attention to what the monitor offers. We were really impressed with the overall quality and functionality of both bikes, but if you’re looking for more power and an easier assembly, definitely go with the Vivi!
Micah, their website claims the bike will accommodate riders from 155 ~ 190 cm (5'1'' ~ 6'3'') tall. Is this realistic, especially on the taller end of their claims? Thanks!
I am 180cm and this bike fits me perfectly, the handlebar style and seating position really make this a one size fits all bike. Could easily accommodate 190cm rider
@@thelongevitylab_MPharm Thank you. It certainly looks like a nice bike. I ended up purchasing a Velotric Discover 1 and so far am pretty pleased with it, even if it uses a cadence sensor and a chain.
Can you cover the differences between Belt Drives and chain drives? Can you use a belt drive with a mid drive for example, or do you always have to use a hub motor with bell drives?
Howdy, Doug. Belt drives don't work with derailleurs. This means they can't work with standard multi-speed bike transmissions. If you want multi-speed gearing, you have to use an internal gear hubs. Wikipedia is your friend to learn a lot more about these. Belt drives work very, very well with mid-drives. They are better than chains in many ways. There are only two consumer downsides of which I am aware: 1) they are expensive, and 2) they require those internal hubs for multispeed gearing, which are also expensive. A belt-drive, internal-hub combination can easily cost $600-1000+ more than an otherwise comparable chain+derailleur set up. If you can afford them, they're great.
Thank you
Yes you can use a mid drive motor with a belt drive. In fact, that's the primary configuration for most high end belt drive ebikes. Take a look at the Priority Current or Tenways AGO T as examples. Priority also released their E-Classic Plus bike earlier this year which solves the gear issue by moving the hub motor to the front wheel and using an IGH in the back.
Is 23kg/50.706 pounds heavy bike?
I think the Aventon Level 2 is a better buy!
Cons: single speed, tiny battery, tiny signal lights, class 1.
Overpriced
Everything looks great except how messy the cables are... and the headlight looks very cheap. Wish they would've gone with an integrated headlight instead.
Nice looking bike but it may be a hard sell in the USA; just too many faster bikes in this price range, and too many of us want a throttle.
Let's be real. A single speed bike with a 250w motor for $2k is bullsh*t. You could get a 1up 700 or Aventon Level 2 for the same price.
Yes, but those are both 62lb bikes with much larger tires, motors, batteries, etc. If that is what you are looking for, then of course you should get one of those. This bike is only 42lb with a much smaller battery and motor, which for many people is perfectly fine -- better in fact. As you know, in the world of cycling, you pay more for less weight, generally speaking.
@@dperreno I guess I am just looking at the $$. I would not invest in a ebike that cannot go up a steep hill. We have quite a lot of hills and uneven terrain in Boston and anything less than a 500 watt hub motor would be a challenge to ride. The cost here is in the belt drive in my opinion.
@@HullioGQIs that the bike manufacturer’s fault? That you live in a hilly area. Obviously e-bike manufacturers have a range of bikes and this one isn’t for you, maybe the CGO600 pro.
15 miles per hour, I go that fast on a regular bike, what’s the point?💀
When I heard 20 miles an hour completely lost interest my truck road bike I pedal 18
Nice bike, but not enough torque to climb hills
meh maybe 1300 . yep ,a250 mid drive and internal shift hub for 2000 bucks might be doable . with a 750w 28mph ,lockout better fork ,suspension seatpost $1999 Math adds up better
Way too much money for the weakest motor available on e bikes. Belt driven and hydraulic brakes are really not that important on a weak bike like this.
Belt drive and hydraulic brakes aren't related to motor power. They're about higher quality parts and a nicer ownership experience. Hydraulic calipers for firmer stops with less maintenance, and belt drive for quieter/smoother operation and also less maintenance.
I have a cgo600 which has the same motor. It actually has great acceleration and is more than powerful enough. You should give it another look.
Not everything is about motor power; some ebike buyers want something that is more close to a regular bike with some electric assist. There are plenty of regular bikes with hydraulic brakes and belt drives; they are niceties that have nothing to do with what kind of motor it has.
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