You’re welcome. I tried to cover all of the good and bad things about this bike. I was looking for something I could ride around town and not get sweaty on, but that I could also ride for exercise. I’ve put 120 miles on it, and Found that if I switch between level zero and level one, I can get my heart rate up around 130 beats a minute and go faster than I would on a normal bike. Or if I’m feeling lazy, I can put it on five and zip around town without getting sweaty. I think the most important thing people need to know about this bike is that the top speed really is 20 miles an hour, so if they’re looking for something faster, this isn’t it.
@@hoohoohoblin To me this seems like the ideal commuter bike. I have a lectric XP which is nice, but the tires are a bit big and it's like impossible to get the battery out. That's a concern for me because of winters in Iowa and my garage being uninsulated. Cold/hot temps are so hard on batteries. Love that this one is removable. I ride year round too so the belt drive appeals to me from a maintenance standpoint. My chain gets rusty from road salt!
I bought a Bird Bike a few months ago and rode it once. The second time I took it with me on vacation and it rained on the drive with the bike on my bike rack. A day or two later I took it out for a drive and the bike stopped working after 10 minutes. Bird Rides Inc won't warranty their product cause it they sold it to a third party for them to resell. The real issue is that they are selling an outdoor product that is not made for the outdoors and price gouging people by having the majority of their sales through third parties that they won't warranty and charging 40% of the initial cost to fix it. If you read other review on this product you'll see that it likely won't last more than a year. likely won't last longer than a year. If you already bought it, return it or make sure that it never touches water. I'm going to have to take the battery apart and try to replace the cells.
I bought a Bird bike at Costco for ~$1650 (tough to find a bike for that price) and no problem assembling it as all the tools were included. Once on the road, the bike functioned outstanding. With 5 choices of assistance, one can pretty well manage any hill. Also, the boost lever on the richt hand side of the handle bar is nifty, particularly when one has to move from a full stop. The belt drive and the 500W motor work flawlessly. Disc brakes work as they should. Only the paddles are of a cheap variety but they do the job. Now, so why am I bringing the bike back to Costco? I am 184 cm (6'-4") tall and the frame is unfortunately too small. Not to prospective buyers: check out the right size frame for your length before buying a bike.
You’re right about the price just pick mine up at Brandsmart for 399 on sale for Fourth of July I guess the longer you wait the better deals you get seeing as though I need to travel when I’m location at work this bike fit the bill low cost save fuel, and highly maneuverable I love your most honest review and I’ll stays subscribed Keep it on two wheels.
That’s a good deal. It appears that not very many people are buying these old bird bikes, so the price keeps coming down. I still really like mine. Watch my long-term review video to see what you have to watch out for. The spokes on the back wheel got really loose and I had to tighten them.
I, too, got a Bird Bike at the 4th of July sale at Brandsmart for $399. If I had paid more for this bike, I would have been unhappy, but it's worth just that, $399. Not a penny more. The main complaint I have is the range. I get only about 25 miles with pedal assist level 1 on a single charge. They advertise up to 50 miles with pedal assist. Full throttle, I get only about 10 miles on a single charge. Furthermore, once the battery is fully charged, it drains about 2% per day, even not being used. I think I have a bad battery. Worst reaching a live person at Bird is impossible. Calling the customer service number in the manual is of no use. The voice recording 0:29 support agents are available to take your call. Please call back later". Repeated attempts failed. I have a Denago ebike ($1,300) as well. I get about 20 miles range on full throttle and up to 60 miles with level 1 pedal assist on the Denago. Essentially, the Bird bike has the range of an e-scooter, but it was priced the same as an e- scooter as well. So I guess I got what I paid for.
@rickkstir The bike comes with a 1 year warranty. The instruction manual says to reach out to Bird with any problems. It specifically says don't contact the retailer. The bike is less than 3 weeks old, but I can't reach anyone at Bird to help solve this problem.
PAY ATTENTION: Watch his knees as he's riding - the seat post isn't high enough. You don't want to pedal with your knees fully extended, but pedaling with your knees constantly bent will also ruin your knees.
You could use a bar and mirror on one of these bikes, or get a motorcycle style mirror that attaches to the handlebar. Either one would work. I haven’t put one on my bike.
Hey, I recently bought a Bird A-Frame but it doesn’t have a throttle. Checked the Bird site but they don’t sell any accessories. Any recommendations for a thumb throttle that I can attach to my bike?
I don’t know where you would get one. I don’t think Bird sells parts for these anymore. If you’re in Europe, I think those models don’t come with a throttle because throttles are illegal there. An American version should have a throttle though.
Shomy is a company that is selling the original Bird bikes. You can read the Amazon reviews and people will confirm that. They must’ve bought a bunch of new bird bikes from Bird or at an auction and they are selling them on Amazon.
You’re welcome. I wanted to make a review that lets people know exactly what this bike is and what it isn’t, so I’m glad I could help you make the right decision.
Wow great review! Much appretiated! It definitely helped with my future e-bike purchase I'm still not sure what to purchase with so many brands and choices But it will definitely not be a Bird Bike
You’re right about the brakes, but a lot of bikes that cost a lot of money come with crappy pedals because they assume everybody will use their own favorite pedals anyway.
We have these for 400 by us, but is there anyone who has reset a battery to charge it? I've done with other products but can't seem to figure this one out..they wanna toss then because we can't get replacements
I would guess that the battery is serviceable. I know that there are companies who will take an EBike battery apart and replace the cells in it. It probably has standard cells.
@hoohoohoblin yeah because, I'm gett8ng 2 with bad batteries, the company is bankrupt. We contacted them they lead us on for a week before telling no we can't send you anything. Throw away company.
Buying a bike online without the ability to see how it feels and knowing that I can't adjust the handlebars is a bit much, I'm thinking. Thx for the useful review.
You’re welcome. It’s definitely a gamble. It’s hard to really know what you’re getting until you take it for a ride. I tried to give my best review of it. I like it, but I wish it had more gears rather than the belt drive so I could cruise at 20 miles an hour on pedal assist one. And a lot of other E bikes have top speeds of 25 or 28 miles an hour, so if I were to ride with a bunch of other people on e bikes, I wouldn’t be able to keep up. But the price has dropped down to $699, and there’s $100 off coupon, so I think for the price it’s the best bike you can get, but if you’re willing to spend twice as much you can get a much better bike.
@@hoohoohoblinfor clarification with the $100 coupon, the link in your description charges $99 for shipping, but then the $100 coupon essentially wipes that out. So it comes out to $754 after taxes.
I have one it’s great and it’s good for me I’m 6’ tall. Hard to find a charger for this I think it takes 36v 2a charger and it needs brake replacement and I replaced the seat I hate the original. Very heavy bike and it’s tall so if your short wear think sole shoes or boots. It takes a bit to make sure the rear wheel is centered when assembling. Easy to remove the battery.
I like it a lot. I found that all of the spokes on the back wheel got loose and I had to tighten them. Make sure you check that. Other than that, it’s fun to ride.
More gears would definitely make it better. It has 55 teeth in the front and 22 in the rear, and I think if it had 60 in the front, it would be perfect for going full speed. 55 is a little bit too small. With that gear ratio, as long as there was power in the motor, it would work well in almost every circumstance. Last weekend, I test drove a mid drive bike with a three speed automatic belt drive transmission in the back, and it was awesome.
I used to work for bird & I got one of these free from the company. I used it yesterday on the street for the first time in months and it rode good for about 15-20 minutes. But I came back with a flat tire and it was squeaking a damn log
I really like mine, but it’s important to understand what it is. It’s definitely not a motorcycle, and you need to pedal to help get it moving fast or go up hills. The main problem I had with mine was that the spokes on the back wheel got loose after 350 miles. Make sure you check the spoke tension. I tried to show all of that in the video so other people wouldn’t buy one if they aren’t looking for this kind of bike.
I've been looking for a review like this. Thanks for bringing to the people. Bird is the word!
You’re welcome. I tried to cover all of the good and bad things about this bike. I was looking for something I could ride around town and not get sweaty on, but that I could also ride for exercise. I’ve put 120 miles on it, and Found that if I switch between level zero and level one, I can get my heart rate up around 130 beats a minute and go faster than I would on a normal bike. Or if I’m feeling lazy, I can put it on five and zip around town without getting sweaty. I think the most important thing people need to know about this bike is that the top speed really is 20 miles an hour, so if they’re looking for something faster, this isn’t it.
@@hoohoohoblin To me this seems like the ideal commuter bike. I have a lectric XP which is nice, but the tires are a bit big and it's like impossible to get the battery out. That's a concern for me because of winters in Iowa and my garage being uninsulated. Cold/hot temps are so hard on batteries. Love that this one is removable. I ride year round too so the belt drive appeals to me from a maintenance standpoint. My chain gets rusty from road salt!
I bought a Bird Bike a few months ago and rode it once. The second time I took it with me on vacation and it rained on the drive with the bike on my bike rack. A day or two later I took it out for a drive and the bike stopped working after 10 minutes. Bird Rides Inc won't warranty their product cause it they sold it to a third party for them to resell. The real issue is that they are selling an outdoor product that is not made for the outdoors and price gouging people by having the majority of their sales through third parties that they won't warranty and charging 40% of the initial cost to fix it. If you read other review on this product you'll see that it likely won't last more than a year. likely won't last longer than a year. If you already bought it, return it or make sure that it never touches water. I'm going to have to take the battery apart and try to replace the cells.
I was going to get this at Target. I wonder if target has a warranty?
I bought a Bird bike at Costco for ~$1650 (tough to find a bike for that price) and no problem assembling it as all the tools were included. Once on the road, the bike functioned outstanding. With 5 choices of assistance, one can pretty well manage any hill. Also, the boost lever on the richt hand side of the handle bar is nifty, particularly when one has to move from a full stop. The belt drive and the 500W motor work flawlessly. Disc brakes work as they should. Only the paddles are of a cheap variety but they do the job. Now, so why am I bringing the bike back to Costco? I am 184 cm (6'-4") tall and the frame is unfortunately too small. Not to prospective buyers: check out the right size frame for your length before buying a bike.
i’m 6’5 male and it’s alr but which the handlebar could come higher
Great review, I bought an entry level ebike, with hydraulic brakes. I can't imagine buying this bike, I would have buyer's remorse almost instantly
what ebike you bought? thks
You’re right about the price just pick mine up at Brandsmart for 399 on sale for Fourth of July I guess the longer you wait the better deals you get seeing as though I need to travel when I’m location at work this bike fit the bill low cost save fuel, and highly maneuverable I love your most honest review and I’ll stays subscribed Keep it on two wheels.
That’s a good deal. It appears that not very many people are buying these old bird bikes, so the price keeps coming down. I still really like mine. Watch my long-term review video to see what you have to watch out for. The spokes on the back wheel got really loose and I had to tighten them.
I got the BMart special to. Price is back up to $699. Shoulda flipped a few lol
I, too, got a Bird Bike at the 4th of July sale at Brandsmart for $399. If I had paid more for this bike, I would have been unhappy, but it's worth just that, $399. Not a penny more. The main complaint I have is the range. I get only about 25 miles with pedal assist level 1 on a single charge. They advertise up to 50 miles with pedal assist. Full throttle, I get only about 10 miles on a single charge. Furthermore, once the battery is fully charged, it drains about 2% per day, even not being used. I think I have a bad battery. Worst reaching a live person at Bird is impossible. Calling the customer service number in the manual is of no use. The voice recording 0:29 support agents are available to take your call. Please call back later". Repeated attempts failed. I have a Denago ebike ($1,300) as well. I get about 20 miles range on full throttle and up to 60 miles with level 1 pedal assist on the Denago. Essentially, the Bird bike has the range of an e-scooter, but it was priced the same as an e- scooter as well. So I guess I got what I paid for.
@@exoressdelivers70 I bought the warranty for $125 figuring I'd use it. Let us know if they support bikes bought at Brandsmart.
@rickkstir The bike comes with a 1 year warranty. The instruction manual says to reach out to Bird with any problems. It specifically says don't contact the retailer. The bike is less than 3 weeks old, but I can't reach anyone at Bird to help solve this problem.
PAY ATTENTION: Watch his knees as he's riding - the seat post isn't high enough. You don't want to pedal with your knees fully extended, but pedaling with your knees constantly bent will also ruin your knees.
TY for the review. Has anyone attached a mirror? What kind ?
You could use a bar and mirror on one of these bikes, or get a motorcycle style mirror that attaches to the handlebar. Either one would work. I haven’t put one on my bike.
Hey, I recently bought a Bird A-Frame but it doesn’t have a throttle. Checked the Bird site but they don’t sell any accessories. Any recommendations for a thumb throttle that I can attach to my bike?
I don’t know where you would get one. I don’t think Bird sells parts for these anymore. If you’re in Europe, I think those models don’t come with a throttle because throttles are illegal there. An American version should have a throttle though.
Is this the same ebike selling for $999 on Amazon? Is Sehomy a knockoff at $600?
Shomy is a company that is selling the original Bird bikes. You can read the Amazon reviews and people will confirm that. They must’ve bought a bunch of new bird bikes from Bird or at an auction and they are selling them on Amazon.
Wonderful and thoughtful review! Thank you very much!
Glad it was helpful!
Was going to buy this bike but not anymore. Thanks for the review
You’re welcome. I wanted to make a review that lets people know exactly what this bike is and what it isn’t, so I’m glad I could help you make the right decision.
Bought this used for 200$ for this price I’m happy
That’s a great deal. Have fun! I like mine.
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Wow great review!
Much appretiated!
It definitely helped with my future e-bike purchase
I'm still not sure what to purchase with so many brands and choices
But it will definitely not be a Bird Bike
Thanks. I wanted the people watching this video to know exactly what this bike is and isn’t. I still really like it though.
Having to put pedals and breaks on something i pay more than 600$ for seems a little bit ridiculous.
You’re right about the brakes, but a lot of bikes that cost a lot of money come with crappy pedals because they assume everybody will use their own favorite pedals anyway.
We have these for 400 by us, but is there anyone who has reset a battery to charge it? I've done with other products but can't seem to figure this one out..they wanna toss then because we can't get replacements
I would guess that the battery is serviceable. I know that there are companies who will take an EBike battery apart and replace the cells in it. It probably has standard cells.
@hoohoohoblin yeah because, I'm gett8ng 2 with bad batteries, the company is bankrupt. We contacted them they lead us on for a week before telling no we can't send you anything. Throw away company.
Buying a bike online without the ability to see how it feels and knowing that I can't adjust the handlebars is a bit much, I'm thinking. Thx for the useful review.
You’re welcome. It’s definitely a gamble. It’s hard to really know what you’re getting until you take it for a ride. I tried to give my best review of it. I like it, but I wish it had more gears rather than the belt drive so I could cruise at 20 miles an hour on pedal assist one. And a lot of other E bikes have top speeds of 25 or 28 miles an hour, so if I were to ride with a bunch of other people on e bikes, I wouldn’t be able to keep up. But the price has dropped down to $699, and there’s $100 off coupon, so I think for the price it’s the best bike you can get, but if you’re willing to spend twice as much you can get a much better bike.
@@hoohoohoblin Because I get quickly overwhelmed by all the choice out there, what would you buy if you were spending twice as much?
Great review, they’re $1500 plus tax in Canadian Costcos . They look great but I’m worried about the company going under
@@hoohoohoblinfor clarification with the $100 coupon, the link in your description charges $99 for shipping, but then the $100 coupon essentially wipes that out. So it comes out to $754 after taxes.
I have one it’s great and it’s good for me I’m
6’ tall. Hard to find a charger for this I think it takes 36v 2a charger and it needs brake replacement and I replaced the seat I hate the original. Very heavy bike and it’s tall so if your short wear think sole shoes or boots. It takes a bit to make sure the rear wheel is centered when assembling. Easy to remove the battery.
I like it a lot. I found that all of the spokes on the back wheel got loose and I had to tighten them. Make sure you check that. Other than that, it’s fun to ride.
Im really happy with the bike, rides great
Me too. I think it’s a great value at this closeout price. I have 300 miles on it and it’s working fine.
mine can only do 18 kmph on throttle and can barely reach 20 mph(30kmph) when pedaling
You might have the European version. In Europe they are restricted to 15 mph.
Fun fact: you don’t have to pedal as fast as the bike is going, the assist goes by itself even if you’re pedaling slow
True. It is a cadence sensor, and not a torque sensor.
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Video posted 2 months ago, bike is now $829.00.
Check eBay. They are 699 on there right now.
Soon to be landfill.
Q. Please weigh it. I'd like to know exactly what it weighs. It looks heavy. Weight matters.
That’s a good point. It’s just under 50 pounds.
I kind of hate that it is 1 gear/speed, thats the only thing making me dislike it ( i also would have liked fatter tires)
More gears would definitely make it better. It has 55 teeth in the front and 22 in the rear, and I think if it had 60 in the front, it would be perfect for going full speed. 55 is a little bit too small. With that gear ratio, as long as there was power in the motor, it would work well in almost every circumstance. Last weekend, I test drove a mid drive bike with a three speed automatic belt drive transmission in the back, and it was awesome.
hay am looking for birdbike app
It’s called the Bird app. It’s made by Bird, and it has the same logo on it as the bird bike.
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I used to work for bird & I got one of these free from the company. I used it yesterday on the street for the first time in months and it rode good for about 15-20 minutes. But I came back with a flat tire and it was squeaking a damn log
Seems that your freewheel may be loose or the brake calipers need adjusting
Bought this bike on sale. Worst ebike on earth....
I really like mine, but it’s important to understand what it is. It’s definitely not a motorcycle, and you need to pedal to help get it moving fast or go up hills. The main problem I had with mine was that the spokes on the back wheel got loose after 350 miles. Make sure you check the spoke tension. I tried to show all of that in the video so other people wouldn’t buy one if they aren’t looking for this kind of bike.