5 Reasons to get an eBike for Van Camping Adventures - Estarli E20 Review
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- I recently got an Estarli E20 folding Electric Bike to keep in my custom campervan for my van life adventures. Find out my 5 reasons I have zero regrets.
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I was leaning towards the e-brompton but after watching this I have realised it would have been good just for my commuting when with this instead I could actually explore the country side too.
Great review , i got my estarli 20,8 pro , today , first e bike , love it!!! Hoping to continue improving knee after surgery and actually get out and about . ( 70 yr old fart ) with a big smile on this bike.
Enjoy it! And hope your recovery goes well. I don’t know about surgery but I’ve found the e-bike helps with recovery in general as it gets the joints moving without too much strain on them.
Stephen, I can't praise this company highly enough. My battery died and their aftersales care was Excellent.
Great to hear! I love good aftersales
Thanks for taking the time to show us another option that can enhance peoples experience of being outdoors - assisted or otherwise, bikes make life more fun.
And no, you're not trying to sell us anything, just showing what YOU chose to buy and what YOU'RE enjoying and maybe someone watching may also like to try - Looks like fun!!!! Not sure why people think e-bikes are cheating though. There are lots of people that haven't been on a bike for 20-30 years and these things are getting them off the (their arses) settee and exploring.
Thanks! And yes you’re right, I’m seeing so many older people out on eBikes now than I would have seen on a push bike.
True, I always thought bikes for mountain biking were cheating and meant u weren't doing fitness. This is 1st video to make me view them as an oldie moped. And how good they are for the use of exploring without the sweaty downside. I want one
I've got a folding ebike which I use in my van too. It's great for all the reasons you say. I also have a 'non-E' folder. The 'regular' folder is MUCH lighter than the E bike. I would definitely not want a heavier e-bike. Next time around I'll get a lighter one as the tech has moved on since mine was built, but it does all I need it to at the moment. Camping in the Netherlands for a city-wide event I pitched up the van and didn't move it for a week as I just cycled everywhere!
This eBike is 18kg, only about 4-5kg heavier than my non-e folder. But I’ve seen ones that are close to 30kg,
Great video! Love my estarli and watching this has made me want to go for a ride!
Thanks! 🙂 off you go!
This is a really well done video! Great review. Nice one Stephen!
Thanks Eden!
Great Stephen. I use a folder in my camper van also which allows me the bonus of stuffing a pair of Paddle boards in the hold. The bike is the first thing I set up when I arrive on site. Thanks for the excellent video
I’ve had a cheap Decathlon folding bike for a few years, always thought they looked ridiculous until I tried one myself. All about maximising the adventure possibilities 😁
A great wee bike ,looks very strong...it would be great should you want to video or photograph down a narrow road where you can't find a parking spot for car or van.
Great bike and great video, many thanks
It’s been great for that already, used it on two client jobs so far where I needed to get around in a hurry
I enjoyed this very much Stephen. Great photography also. Could you give us all an idea of the route shown in the video? Thank you.
Route started from Barmouth in wales and over the bridge and along the lough. First time there
I've got the eovolt afternoon 2022 and love it I can now do what your doing, I've had my knee replaced and can't do all that on a normal bike but the eovolt afternoon helps me out and I can take my Drone to other places as well, what you flying I've got mini 3 Pro
Yup Mini 3 Pro, amazing bit of kit
The aftercare is second to none .friendly and helpful
Yup! That’s really important to me when it comes to expensive product
The e20 is light. Light enough to pedal without assistance. The 7 gears are smooth and easy to use and help me find the sweet spot between gears and pedal assist. Big hills are manageable where the push bike would not have managed. In my case the battery lasts many days between charge.
Thanks for the insights Ian! Do you use it mostly like a normal bike with a bit of assistance? So far I've been lazy and just used full assistance.
Stephen, that looked the biz. I'm in the market for a folding bike and was going to get a Decathlon effort for around £500 but this looks worth a punt for a ebike. Bonkers the battery is in the seat post.
Cheers
Robin
Thanks Robin. Yeah that’s something I forgot to mention, it doesn’t even look like an eBike. I looked at some cheaper ones myself early on, but was put off after seeing the one my dad bought for around £500. Very heavy, slow and not great brakes.
@@StephenJReid nice one mate, do you mind me asking if this was sent in return for a review or did you buy it?
So that’s complicated.
I’ve had a lot of offers of free bikes and paid content from random bike brands. All of which I’ve turned down due to various concerns.
I had already planned on buying this specific bike after doing my own research and checking all the reviews I could find.
I reached out to Estarli to see if they would be interested in me paying for the bike with content. So they are getting a suite of videos and images in exchange for the bike. A TH-cam video would be part of this, but not the only thing.
This was all dependent on me testing the bike for several weeks first to make sure it was something I actually thought was good.
I’ve refused to make videos about multiple products in the past that weren’t up to scratch.
So in short yes I was sent the bike in return for a video, but Estarli had zero input into the content apart from answering some of my questions.
Every word I’ve said I mean and if the bike was rubbish, it would have gone back and I wouldn’t have made a video.
Also just to point out I don’t get anything if someone buys one.
Hope this is clear and I understand that some people will make positive videos about any old crap if they get it for “free”.
In effect I’ve paid for it with several weeks of testing, multiple days of filming and editing.
@@StephenJReid really appreciate the reply Stephen, I have a similar approach to doing reviews myself. Thanks again.
No problem, it’s also why I try not to do standard reviews but either showcases or talking more generally. In this case half the video could apply to any simile eBike
Just found your chn. Grt videos. Thankyou n good work.
Thank you! 🙂 Which video did you find first?
Great video Stephen, a very good overview of the estarli. The area you were in looks amazing, any chance of sharing whereabouts in Wales that is?
Thanks Ian! Mostly filmed in the Beddgelert area.
They certainly have moved on. I have a Brompton with an aftermarket motor which works well but I need a front bag for the battery and a big mains charger. My non electric Brompton is packed and ready for North Wales next week. You are so right about the Bromptons, great wee bikes on the road, but they don't cope with rough paths or mud. Cheaper bikes are definitely false economy, I cracked the frame on one 10 years ago (although adding clipless pedals probably didn't help, eejit!)
Yeah it’s crazy how this doesn’t even look electric with the hidden battery. Brompton do make very nice premium folding bikes, I nearly bought one when I was living and working in Belfast but couldn’t afford it at the time.
@@StephenJReid Bromptons used to be more affordable, especially with the bike to work scheme. Yours looks like a Dahon frame and they ride well
6:50 Nice Ryan George reference
Good video. You'll be seen from miles away. Thanks
Haha, yeah I have a history of bright orange bikes. Possibly makes it slightly less stealable too.
Might have to cop tbh
It’s a lot of fun!
Loving your videos Stephen - the paddle board adventure the other day was great 👍 - how do you find the eStarli tyres? I changed ours to amore chunky but looks like you’re doing fine here on trails and paths with the original tyres?
Thanks! I find the stock tyres a good compromise. They can slide or spin a bit on wet grass, sand or loose ground. But smooth on road and light trail so happy enough for now. Definitely lost the back end a couple of times though. Keeps the adrenaline going 😂
Great video.what is the make of handlebar bag you have.
It’s a Norfee bag. Northern Irish brand
What sensor type please?
Plus it has a rack in case you want a box for shopping etc
Yup
I've also always thought e-bike were cheating, but to be honest, if it gets people who otherwise would ride a bike, onto a bike, then that is a win!
Exactly! Interestingly after 3 weeks of only using this bike, my average speed on my road bike went up by 3mph
@@StephenJReid That bodes well for the bike packing trip!
Can you tell me please the exact tire sizes
Hold on.. Am I watching Stephen's channel or pitch meeting?🤣
Well ok then!
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Are you still planning on building a shelf across those rear doors? Don't! :-)
Nice bike btw.
Changed my mind and installed a large elastic cargo net instead. Does the job!
Hi Stephen
Thank you for the video. Can I please ask if you still use the bike and what would be your long term review?
Also, have you ever had trouble like the assistance not switching on ? Also, did you fet the ride was bumpy? . I have just got a cheaper ebike 10 days back and feels the ride is quite bumpy, having trouble with assistance not switching on some times etc and is thinking of this one.
Still use it, still very happy! 🙂 No issues so far
Thank you so much.
Last question please, how much mile you actually get on a single charge ( ona lil rough ride like in your video)?
@@priyankahariharan2497 Well I weigh 83kg and at full power assist on hilly or gravelly paths I've gotten close to 25miles/40km.
Which I'm very pleased with, I expect I could get a lot more on flat terrain and dropping the assist down a bit.
Do you have a link for the selfie stick mount you use ? I’m looking for one for my motorbike handlebars and there’s tonnes to choose from but I’d rather get one that you use that clearly works ? Cheers
I’ve been using this one. It comes with a standard tripod mount you can swap to, which I then attach the invisible selfie stick to and extend about 30-40cm. Not sure if it would be ideal for a motorbike though in that configuration, can get a bit wobbly
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Thanks for taking the time to do that! As long as it has a decent grip on my bars I’m sure it’ll be fine ! I appreciate it thanks !
Great video Stephen as usual, shame about the ebike haters. I'm tempted to get one myself as I'm a bit out of shape and would struggle a bit going uphill. Just wondering how to keep it charged while travelling, can it be charge from the car/van while on the move or do you just always make sure you have an electric hookup at the campsites? Also if you run out of juice, is it much more effort to cycle?
You can get a travel charger and plug into 12v in car/van. It’s fine to cycle if you run out as long as it’s fairly flat ground. It’s only about 5kg heavier than my non-electric folding bike.
@@StephenJReid cheers good to know, besides the weight, isn't there resistance from the motor when the battery is flat?
Not really, it mostly freely spins
@@StephenJReid ah that’s good
Made in England with English customer care, not some dodgy Chinese import.
Is that a walking stick with wheels and handle bar antennas? Don't send ur kid to school on one. He'll be a laughing stock. Lol
eh?
until the batteries catch on fire - then say goodbye to your expensive van
dont be lazy , use a proper bike - this message isnt a paid for sponsorship - its common sense.
youtubers these days man, its just paid for adverts...its basically digital aids.
So you prefer non-e-bikes? What kind of cycling do you do?
@@StephenJReid none stephen, cos im an adult with some self respect lol ill leave the bike riding to kids and hipsters.
Serious question: why the bike hate?
They are used by a variety of adults all over the world without fear of being mistaken for a hipster (unless they are) or a child.
Never understood why grown adults can get so upset over something that someone else enjoys doing.
@@StephenJReid im not bikesexual ( see what i did there?)
the whole point of a bike, if im not mistaken is to get fit / exercise. with the current wave of eco lunacy, e-bikes use power which comes from the plug...which comes from....
not really all that eco friendly.
look if adults want to dress in spandex and take their little electric toy e-bikes out and do whatever, cool, but its a bit weird tbh ( not to the bike-sexual community)
When i passed my test at 17 yrs old i stopped using a bike and if i cant drive, i walk... i have some dignity lol
Hence why you will never see me on a bike.
I'd love to see a Giraffe on a bike