HeyBike BRAWN Review - DO NOT Buy this Electric Bike before you learn the FACTS
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The HeyBike Brawn is a 750w 18ah fat tire electric bike with a dual crown hydraulic fork and dropper seat post. This video dives in deep and I give you a full review of this new fat tire ebike from a relatively well known electric bike manufacturer. I show you the range, top speed, acceleration, braking ability, and the all important hill climbing abilities of the hey bike brawn fat tire electric bike.
chapters:
0:00 unbox and analysis
9:00 steep hill test
9:50 pedal assist
12:45 acceleration
16:15 riding stairs
20:00 brake test
20:53 long hill test
23:26 range and final thoughts
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You can see the headlight in my roundup video at 7:05
th-cam.com/video/xabbtLbT0w4/w-d-xo.html
How much its battery bears environmental temperature?
This guy just blows through stop signs like he's invisible.... and invincible...
The ebike police have yet to get him.
In some communities (e.g.: San Francisco), bicycle riders do not have to stop at Stop signs. Stop *lights*, yes; stop signs, no.
🤣🤣
I like your reviews....you keep them interesting and informative..
He's auditioning to become the 1st Game Show Host with a Man Bun.
This is the best review I've seen on the brawn so far this bike is definitely on my short list for my next e-bike, keep up the great reviews love the channel
Thank you! I try, will keep them coming. A few more on the way and a 6 bike round up coming soon
Hey, thank you for the review. I have seen your review on the wired, fast bike, I really am interested in this bike.
Thank you so much for this video. Great review. For a new video could u possibly do a review of this bikes big brother called the heybike explore please. I seen 1 in person and its a tank size lol. Makes the heybike brawn look like a baby I think. But anyways thanks and great video and keep up the good work
I've had my Brawn for about a week. I like it. Very easy to assemble. I weigh 220 and probably about 230 or more with my boots and winter gear. I got about 24 miles on a ride and battery was down to 44 volts. I also have a backpack on with easily 20 pounds or more in it. Temperatures here were 40 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit and probably not optimal for the battery. I got the rear rack and fenders and meachow mirrors for both sides. It'll do 28 mph easily on a full charge. One problem, my phone app won't connect with the bike and according to other TH-cam videos this is a common problem. It'll tell me the battery percentage and thats all I get from it. Heybike has sent me two different links for the app and neither one works. I'll keep correspondence with their support team until they figure out what the problem is. Very well made bike with no squeaks or rattles. I have 120 miles on it in a week and am satisfied with overall performance. I recommend a spandex seat cover because the seat has a grabby texture and I've got a little chafing, easy fix though and seat is very supple otherwise. Also a very nice looking bike, especially with the accessories.
sorry to hear about the hiccups but glad you're happy it overall :)
I got this bike not too long ago, my first E-bike and I've been super pleased with it. there were some discrepancies from what was on the listing but no complaints although I don't suggest riding without the pedal assist because having an additional 79 pounds while trying to ride. according to the display i was able to get it to 35mph but in reality, it was only going 25 which hey not bad.
also, I'm 6'9'' and weigh 350lbs. (what on the listing is the limit for the weight) being that tall the bike is also very comfortable to ride for anyone wondering.
Thanks for sharing your experience with everyone here, this bike is a beast!
great review dude!
Thank you 🙏
Every time i see an E bike vid, thats my new favorite one to get. Im a dreamer. I think ive made up mind to get a Wired Freedom, though. Lots of power, rear shocks, huge battery. Reaonable price
Would you consider doing a review of the Hiboy p6?
Sweet review! I ended up getting one of these, thanks for the help! 🤙🏼
I've been thinking about getting one of these bikes but I've read mixed reviews on it. Wondering if people are still happy with their purchase?
@@scotthines5834 I'm loving the bike. The fit and finish is great. The suspension feels quality. The dropper post is such a game changer. One of the main reasons I got this as opposed to other similar bikes. It's crucial if you want to take this thing on some decent mountain biking trails, which ive done, and i'm very satisfied with the performance. No issues yet! Also great cause you can drop the seat on a dime and my fiance loves to ride it too!
What do you think about it?
The hydraulic disk brake piece at 5:04, that fell out into the box as I was lifting it out, along with some random spring. Can you please tell me if I need that piece, or is it just to hold it in place? I see you mentioned it, but I didn't see what you did with it. Any help is so much appreciated. I love your channel!!
Got mine in the mail, nice freebies for going through his link
Can you buy me one please
Love all the reviews. Do you still have a discount code to use for this bike? Would love to support
Thanks 🙏 if you click the link below the video and order that way it supports my reviews, not sure if the discount code there still works or not
Hey tailhappy I’m having a issue I just got this bike yesterday and I love it but some reason the display was only showing I was going 4 mph but I was going over 20 had a delay on showing the speed is there a way to fix that ?
Now get this with some rear suspension and it's going to be a Rock Star!
HAS anyone got any clue what the settings mean on the display?no information can be found..thanks
If you had to choose one heybike brawny or velowave ranger, which would you choose and why please and thank you
Looks like a decent size frame. I'm 6'1" and 230, how tall are you? Have you done a review on Eahora bikes? The A.M. 100 has 2.8" tires and the A.M. 200 has fat bike tires and both are full suspension, the 100 being the entry level in their mountain type category. Good thorough testing from your videos on the other bikes. Thanks.
thanks! I'm 6'5" 200, it fit me and I think you'd be happy with the fit at your size. I have not tried the bike you mention, but will have a full suspension fat ebike review coming soon!
@@TailHappyTV Thanks for getting back to me on my questions. I have a Brawn on order and it has the cargo rack and fenders on it too. $1619, for everything. I'm excited, especially after your praised review of your opinion of the heybike Brawn.
The price on this bike is actually respectable for the features, and it looks pretty solid.
hey another great review. ive commented on a few videos. im looking for a good e-bike as my first. im 6ft 370 lbs and saw your video and videos from others reviewing this bike. I live in buffalo-niagara falls ny area...we get alot of crazy weather and alot of steep hills and steep bridges. you suggested in another video that i might want Velotric Nomad 1 for torque but do you think this would do well? my average rides are are 15-20 miles but i do sometimes go for 30 mile rides and have a charity ride in jube for 44 milr route. I love the look of the bike...but of course i know looks arent everything. I do like the head light for night rides....around where i live and taking rides to the FALLS. i do wish there were fenders and rear rack. My budget is between 1500-1900 before tax.
yes, I think the larger battery on the brawn is a great idea for range improvement too. You may want to consider the Hovsco HovAlpha as well which I reviewed on my other channel: th-cam.com/video/W78T-EXzbic/w-d-xo.html
it has a similar look, and it has an even larger battery, and a torque sensor which is really beneficial for range improvement as well. It has fenders, but I forget if there is a rack mounting point or not. It's on sale from what I can see
this video is a little roundup showing the differences with these two bikes included:
th-cam.com/video/xabbtLbT0w4/w-d-xo.html
hope this helps Dave!
@@TailHappyTV funny i was just watching the comparison video gonna watch it again thanks again brother
@@TailHappyTV i was just watching that compaison video gonna watch again. it looked like the display does a weird osalating/animation of all the digits and characters? or maybe that was weird visual effect from recording it. thanks again
@@DavesDimension that’s just the refresh rate of the led, it looks perfect to your eyes
Of all the Ebikes you tested, which one pedals the easiest without motor assist? Looking for a mostly peddle bike and use the motor if tired.
Velotric Thunder 1
Sir , Which one is better. This bike or the RX 80 . Thank you
Bought one in Dec. Haven't used much do to Pennsylvania weather. Really like it so far though.
Mine had a headlight that works well.
Yep it comes with a headlight, they shipped it separately for me. Hope you get out there riding soon.🤙
@@TailHappyTV me too, couple OTs every week, running my tiny Judo gym on for side, 10 month old. Always busy!
Great reveiw!
I’m trying to decide between sinch from aventon and hey bike ..
Can you review the keteles k800 2000w 23AH PLEASE
I’m a hunter and I’m in some steep terrain and this is looking like my best affordable option
How can I get in contact with a company to do review on my bike?
Hows the customer service ? Did they send you out a new light ?
7:52 With or without Epo?
Great, thorough review
What app do you use for the voltage chart calculations ?
It’s an image search on google
@@TailHappyTV thanks, I think I found a few like that. Appreciate the input. Also, you have so many ebikes that companies have sent to you, are you allowed to sell them and have you. Or do you ride them. I'm interested in maybe starting a channel and reviewing my Brawn after a thousand miles and further, if I can pick up a used gopro for filming. I'm homeless and use bicycles for commuting and my new heybike has actually improved my stamina and I think its because I'm more likely to doing sprints for the speed exhilaration as opposed to the 10 mph I was getting from a standard bike. My personality isn't the typical TH-cam type but if I can find a niche that some people find interesting, that'd be a improvement in my life. Enjoying your bike videos, keep up the good work.
Super new to e-bikes, if I pedal on a steep incline will that get me up a hill easier or just help battery efficiency ?
It will help both
The motor is importing pretty much a constant power under certain velocity, your paddling it’s just gonna be an extra power and torque to help the bike accelerate forward. Since you’re paddling increase velocity, it requires less energy from the battery to run same distance
Hello, I just got my heybike Brawn, and I'm having issues with my hydraulic seat post, I can't get it to go up. Any suggestions?
It was a bit finicky, with the lever pressed in give it a bit of a pull, this worked for me
@@TailHappyTV WOW THIS WORKED!! THANK YOU! Keep up the amazing work! Your channel definitely helped me get through all the steps, thank you so much again 🙏
Ive never had one but I saw a video about the proper torque of the clamp at the seat tube. If its too tight, it squeezes the sliding tube. Also, contamination, dirt, grease, sticky stuff, can gum up the works. Have a bikeshop check the torque of the clamp if you don't have a torque wrench and make sure everything is clean. Inspect the cable and thumb lever also for possible kinks or adjustments.
Can you buy extra batteries for this bike?
There not hydrolic suspension forks their old skool 90s style Coil sprung! If they were modern they would have a shrader value on the left stanchion for air and the oils is in the bottom but these have a compression dial and a preload dial on each side. Just don't sent it they are probably just for looks check the info on rear of fork legs!
Dropper cables stuck
seat clamp is tight
360lb person wanting to get back into riding and drop some weight would you recommend this bike for heavy riders?
Yeah, I also recommend velotric nomad 1 and hovsco HovAlpha
Great review! But what’s up with “running” those Stop Signs? 😅
im not doing that so much any more 😆
Hey . When you press M button you cant show how many watts is in realtime :)
It says that this class of bike is not allowed on trails because it’s a class three. Is that true? Also, it goes 28 miles an hour with no pedal assist? Could it go faster with pedal assist? I don’t know if I understand the difference. I want to be able to use it on trails.
I guess it depends on where you live regarding enforcement. As long as the bike has pedals I feel like you'll be fine. Pedaling will basically just help you save battery life, not achieve a speed higher than 28mph. My other channel showcases a bike you're more likely to get in trouble with: th-cam.com/video/nj287kFgCGM/w-d-xo.html
But even still, here in LA I have yet to get in any trouble with it and I ride all the time 😆
Just follow the "don't be a jerk rule" and you'll be good, e-bikes are everywhere and you can barely tell this one is even an e-bike.
@@TailHappyTV can you use it as a regular bike if you want? How does it perform? No motor… just calf power lmao.
@@mr.review9263 that can definitely be done, however, it’s not very fun considering it weighs like 70 pounds, compared to a normal bike, weighing more in the ballpark of 30 pounds 😆
A question I have always had with e-bikes. Do you have to use pedal assist? I was wanting to start biking to work (6 miles one way) but would like to manually ride when possible. I want to be able to use the motor when I'm crunched for time, weather, etc. I have heard it's harder to pedal.
No....but do your "research" and make sure if you intend to do little or no pedaling, you get an e-bike with a higher capacity battery. Using the adjustable pedal assist levels can extend your range, sometimes to double, without working up a sweat. The Motor still kicks in but pedaling extends battery life with the rider doing some of the work. Pedal assist may also be necessary if you are climbing hilly roads. Your ride is relatively short but the basic rule is the cheaper the bike, the weaker the motor, the smaller the battery and the shorter the range.
To answer your question a bit better, yes you can pedal but especially with fat tire versions they are much heavier making it harder to pedal, so if you were to not want to use pedal assist as much probably go with normal sized tires for lighter weight.
The brawn i got has a max load of 400lbs. the app is much more simple and it can just barly reach 24 mph. tho i am a large guy soo. mine also came with fenders and a cargo rack.
I just got this bike and I can't get the front brake to stop rubbing. it's making a scraping sound. I've tried everything. not sure what else I can do. very frustrating. has anyone else had this issue woth this bike? doesn't look like the disc is bent and it's brand new.
Did you try loosening the two bolts that hold the caliper in place, grab the brake lever and hold it, tighten the two bolts bake down while holding the brake lever. May need two people. This will center align the caliper. Let me know please
@TailHappyTV tried it, over 20 times. I am familiar with these procedure. I tried making other adjustments on the caliper too. I won't ride the bike until it's fixed because it is so annoying. I got the bike a week and a half ago and I can't get the noise to go away. when I was assembling the bike, I noticed the front caliper pads were compressed and I had to shimmy them open. they are real snug. we're your pads closed when you got the bike? I either need a new disc ir calipers at this point. I might have to take it to a shop but I live in a small farm town and they charge $150 minimum service fee and can't look at it until May. I just sent heybike an email tonight. I even tried backing out the set screw near the pads. the disc has to be bent but it's hard to tell.
I'm curious about the 51% battery comment, how is this possible for a 48 volt battery? Did they send you a 52 or 60 volt demo?
I am assuming where you said 51% you meant to say 51 V. When you buy a bike, whatever the rated battery voltage is the nominal voltage. When you charge it all the way to 100% the actual voltage of the battery will be more than the nominal voltage. And as the battery begins to die, it drops below the nominal voltage. On a 48 V system a full charge will be 52 V, and when the battery is completely dead, it will read about 43 V. Hope this helps!
@@TailHappyTV thank you, I haven't got my bike yet, it might be here in a couple of weeks. I'm anxious to learn as much about ebikes as possible to get the most out of mine.
What size is this bike? I think this bike is an small bike for me. I'm 5"11', and I don't like small bikes for me. I saw your excellent video and review and I think this bike is small. What is your opinion about this?
I am 6’5” so I might make the bike look a little bit small, I actually sold this one to somebody who was about 5’7” and they thought it was fine, they also said they rode it for a whole week before they put it on the charger, I’m guessing they put quite a bit of pedaling effort in
Thank you my friend for your answer!!!
@@TailHappyTV that’s how tall I am and was wondering how It would fit me. Thanks for the great review this is on my short list
I am 6'3". Is the handlebar adjustable?
Heybike handlebars are adjustable
Did you ever get the headlight?
Yes, you can see it in this video 8 Electric Bike Showdown: Best Ebikes Under $2,000 Compared!
th-cam.com/video/xabbtLbT0w4/w-d-xo.html
Not a commuter, not light, but fun to play with.
Can it be charged while the battery is installed?
yes sir
what is the recommended height for this bike?
It’s listed on the website linked below video
I'm 6'9'' and its pretty dang comfy if the handle bars are too low you could get a handle bar riser as an easy fix.
I like this bike, A LOT!
Can you buy me one please
Please advise us all what your special "Discount Code" is for this HeyBike Brawn ?????
In description box below video
Use the app to set a very low top speed for when it's locked up. Idiot thief can't change it if he tries. Be sure to buy a Kyroptonite New York lock for the insurance coverage up to $4k. Lock cost: $140, insurance included.
What a kick to ride and it turns heads everywhere.
Thanks to u i bought one mine came with light ...only thin not water proof
Sweeeet, they sent me the light in a separate box later. Happy riding!
why stop at stop sign, that way auto folks can cuss me out all the time, thanks
How does it do in sand?
Pretty much as good as any other fat tire, Ebike, it can definitely do it
@TailHappyTV thinking to get these rather than dirtbike....cause u can ride these in alot more places
Is a shame that "HeyBike" has NO customers service, if you have an issue, there is no phone to call, you are on your own. Not good!
Will this bike stop charging when it’s full?? I’m afraid to let it catch on fire plus I don’t want to be a babysitter!!!😂😂😂😂 advice pls!!!!
Yes, it will stop charging when it’s full and the light turns green on the charger. Generally, my rule of thumb is to be at home while charging them, and try to avoid charging them overnight just in case something super unusual happens. What I like to do is charge it up to about 80% or so and store there, and then when I know I’m bout to take it out for a ride through it on the charger for an hour or two to top it off.
Silly hum8
Box looks beat up.
Congratulations. You got a free bike. But the bars are a little narrow and the controls are difinately not very well thought out. Especially that dropper ramming your left hand constantly. The throttle mount rams your right hand and you have to position your hands unevenly to work around all this (not to mention the shifter). The motorcycle style head tube is tuff but in my opinion a bit much considering it limits your turning radius. But to be fair I won't mention another products that would violate your agreement with HeyBike.👍
Are these sponsored videos?
they don't pay me anything, but they send me the e-bike to review, I just show the true performance of them in the video along with my opinions. this one is pretty decent, I have a round-up video in the works showing 6 bikes in one video and how they compare and what my favorite ones are
@@TailHappyTV Awesome, thanks for the info. I was asking because I’m considering getting this bike. Looks good to me!
It’s pretty legit, battery is relatively large, dual crown fork, dropper seatpost, ticks a lot of boxes
@@jasonvegan5761 I just bought one of these and it looks beefier in person! I was amazed how cool it looks in person and how fast this bike is. Be careful at those stop signs.
My Heybike arrived damaged. They want to send me the parts, have me buy the tools and fix it myself. I looked up reviews and that's their policy. Good luck if it arrives broken, worst customer service ever.
Good to know. I'm was looking up this bike today. I'm moving on.
@@spwan3 Good idea, other people who received no support from Heybike have left comments too. Having you fix it is their policy.
Dont buy it, the warranty is garbage, they will give you a run around
Great bike but the company sucks! I don't recommend buying this bike. You going to have a lot of issues and support is going to be nowhere to be found or give you some BS excuse. I'm really not happy with the hey bike company. It's a waste of time.
Do you not know what those 8 sided red road signs mean? Running stop signs doesnt make you look responsible.
Do you ever plan on growing up? Your parents subsidize this nonsense?
Haven’t thought about it, hope not
So nice of the lead singer from Tears for Fears to have a side hustle reviewing E bikes.
It’s hard to find time between shows
@@TailHappyTV review the Hovsco Hovbeta!
What?