Electric bikes: everything you need to know
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ต.ค. 2019
- We love electric rideables. Hoverboards, skateboards, scooters, motorcycles, mopeds, unicycles, tricycles… You name it, we’ve ridden it. But electric bikes belong in a category of their own because they are more than just a fun tech fad. They could actually be the future of transportation. That said, there’s a lot to choose from out there, and you don’t want to get fooled, so here’s what you need to know.
Around 5:20 in the video, we say that in Europe, class 1 e-bikes are the most popular. Actually, the most popular e-bikes in the EU are unregulated with motors rated at 250W.
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Would you replace a car with an electric bike?
Well, I don't have a car to replace 😂
Yaas
Yeah I use an electric scooter instead of a car already
I’d love to but currently I’d want to have a car too, and PT is good in my city to the point where I can get most places I’d bike using that or just walking.
I couldn't afford a Electric Scooter to get me back and forth from work so I had to settle on a 2013 49cc Petrol Scooter at $800 USD 😢 I really want to go 100% Green. I also have to worry about Winter now and my scooter doesn't have knobby tires.
When I went to Europe, I was so surprised by how many people ride bikes. When I went to Amsterdam, there were more bikes than cars. If there were more bike lanes where I live, I would definitely ride more often.
Mind you in the Netherlands there are more bicycles then inhabitants
@@petertraudes106 that is good, it is easier to get around, and CHEAP, i wonder if the netherlands imports the lowest amount of fuel per capita.
@@imakevideos5377 no the port city of Rotterdam is a very large petroleum hub
It is also for a very simple reason! Ever tried parking a car in the canal street-part amsterdam? One time it took us over 45 minutes just to find a parking space.
@@KrulKrulSprietSpriet The trend in Amsterdam is to make the city even more car unfriendly than it allready is. Parking fees are now € 7,50 an hour and it is impossible to cross the city from one end to another. Plus more and more streets become a no go for cars.
Pablo, is that you ?! 😅
Si
😂
@@AslanGuseinov Pablo Simon Bolivar
@@AslanGuseinov ESCOBAR
Idk why I'm even watching this. I live in the south where sidewalks & bike roads are as rare as someone not getting pregnant within ages 15-20
Mikey Guanipa hahahah
Mikey Guanipa dude😂
accurate
😂
Yeah actually having any infrastructure would make it way more appealing than the existence of ebikes.
There are not more e-bikes than regular bikes sold in the Netherlands. There is more overall revenue - but that is accounted for by the higher average price.
Liam Duffy You’re right. In 2018, 2 out of 5 bikes sold were e-bikes, and that indeed amounted to 67% of overall revenue. But still, 2 out of 5 ... that’s decent!
@@pixlpionier Yeah, it's huge. From what I understand, e-bikes are outselling electric vehicles 10 to 1 in Europe right now... and that's almost entirely down to the dutchies and germans.
Yeah I was thinking the same, I never noticed a domination of electric bikes whilst in the country. But man, Amsterdam is just bikes *everywhere*
I think if you take recreational bikes like race bikes or ATBs out of this bike sale figure and just look at commuter and city bikes, it’s closer to 3/4 here in The Netherlands. I bike to work (on a non-electric bike) and I’m getting overtaken by everything from grandma’s to school kids on electric bikes all the time 😂
According to Forbes, there were more e bikes sold than regular bikes.
Don't know if anyone has corrected this already, but regarding the stuff at 4:28:
Volts * Amps = Watts, which is a measure of power (work done per unit time).
Volts * AmpHOURS will give you WattHours, which is a measure of battery capacity. A 500Wh battery can power a 500W motor for 1 hour (minus minor losses due to efficiency).
Thank you, you helped me a lot!
yeah, the guy Cleary doesn't know what he is talking about. He mixed up storage with output.
Yup. This dude is not qualified.
I'm mostly worried about where I'm gonna park my super expensive bike without it getting stolen...
Easy, use a lock and a tracking device. Lots of brands already come with tracking devices in the bike frame.
@@withwilk7473 Oh, use a lock - thanks for the pro-tip
@@withwilk7473 The thieves of London would love your optimism.
I hear you! My most expensive bike, most classic bike, and everything in-between. All Stolen. I'd rather leave my car windows down, than have them busted out, for something worth less than it cost to replace a window
@@kevinmontgomery1383 I had my window replaced for $90 after a homeless guy smashed it
He looks more like Einstein that Einstein himself. Now I'm confused
Danke
I had the exact same thoughts?
I thought the same lol
He just found time travel secret.
This, but with Paul Rudd.
Pablo Escobar doing bike reviews in a different universe.
Or Einstein
I mean, if there is a possibility of infinite universes, then there would be one for anything that you imagine. Even one where einstein is a drug lord like escobar and escobar comes up with the theory of relativity
@@gabrielko2147 and leaves Chaplain out of the equation altogether.
Was looking for a comment like this
Been commuting on mine for 18 months now. Also, Domino's Australia has been using eBikes for years!
Domino's USA has also started using them in some cities - the orange long one's maker - RadPowerbikes - is the official supplier of ebikes to Domino's USA
Been using mine for 5... Love it
Abbas Abidi brand?
I agree, getting an electric bike made me experience the joy of biking again that I did when I was younger and didnt have any responsibilities. And I also bike MORE just because its so damn fun!
BS electric bikes are for lazy ppl,read my comment above
@@erickort1987 which one lol
I live in gdansk, Poland. We have one of the first network of electric city bikes in Europe. And it works really well.
The whitest I've ever seen a man rap
Big Boss he should have sung “I’m so white and nerdy”
Time stamp?
@@biglloyd5870 3:38
@Slippschitts Hey its ok to be racist towards whites only.
Eminem?
"And if you live in China..."
"Oops! Then it's not legal for you to watch this video."
They'll still watch it anyway
Why?
@@brauljo TH-cam is blocked in China.
VPN
Not only watching youtube is legal in China, but also being a youtuber is legal.
8:14 that's something else that needs to be considered... I wouldn't be locking my £2000 eBike to a lampost with a basic lock. The infrastructure to store them in town etc is required.
£2000 for an eBike is too much money. Half that price before I even consider one
Nathan Budd get a bike half that price and renters insurance. I’ve been riding an ebike in Seattle for three years with a regular kryptonite lock without problem, the standard parts of non-e-bikes still seem to be more attractive to bike thief’s. My lights have been stolen a dozen times but never anything essential.
@@tylsim you can buy them for under 500 usd lmao
I bring my bike inside. If the store owner doesn’t like it then I can shop somewhere else.
They are slowly gaining momentum here in India. I am planning to get one next year
Great ! Did you test drive one ?
Dutch here: wtf did you have to bring the World Cup up for? :@
They have the cup, we have the infrastructure.
Yes that hurt
You’re not Dutch.
Everyone should have a bike and ebike and apartments should be forced to have bike storage space
Exactly
Nobody should be forced
Yeah, okay, force them to have storage space, and they will just raise the price. Get a foldable e-bike, and you don't have to worry about this.
In Portland most Apt have a bike storage but it’s a bike city
Forced ? You are funny. .
In the Netherlands eBikes are getting common very fast. While the 'young and fit' generation is struggling going up a hill with headwind with a regular bike. All the elderly are going 25 kph (15 mph), looking back triumphantly that they are faster, while taking over...
The more young people are keeping their ebikes because they are getting assistance up the hill. While, the elderly who couldn't get up the hill gave up at a younger age. While the elderly who can keep at it.
You must be from Limburg. Otherwise I can't imagine where you experienced people riding "up a hill" in the Netherlands ;)
@@MaximilianEkl Viaducten in Groningen? ;)
One thing to add, you'll still pick up punctures, and on an ebike this can be a chore . The product 'Green Slime' is a self sealing compound you can put in your inner tubes. Also I would also invest in puncture proof tires. Happy e-biking.
6:50 “no riding in the walking path “ did I hear that right 😂😂😂
What's so funny about that? In some cities, you can ride your bike on the walking path. For example, you can ride your bike on the walking path in the park. All he is saying is due to the speed, you cannot ride your bike on the walking path. You would need to ride in the street with the cars.
@@Tippy2forU the funny part is he is wrong to ride there but he still did it and keep praising the very action that he should not do, at least not on that road.
It's so funny that he just ignored her and kept talking😂
I never wanted an electric bike. Then my knees expressed their opinion. I could no longer ride up hills or ride more than 10km. In 2019 I bought an e-bike and love it. This year, 2021, has been my best year of cycling since 2014.
Someone at The Verge, give this man a beer. This is the most helpful video I've ever seen from you guys. Thanks.
I'd love a beer thanks
G E K O L O N I S E E R D
i knew it. de VOC is hier.
Hallo vriendelijke nederlander
Thank you for clearing up some questions I had.
Have your speed limit also in metric units, eg 34 miles is 55 km., 20 mph is 32 km/h and 28 mph is 45 km/h.
This video is my first look into e-bikes at all. Thanks for some of the cool basic knowledge stuff. I appreciate it.
Thanks for putting together this primer. I found it pretty useful in helping me understand the e-bike landscape a little better.
Uploaded just when I wanted to know about this topic , I am so lucky , thanks a lot
@1:24 mentioning that first hindsight probability of it working was a nice touch
i agree, havent had a car in months.biking has helped me for sure
It boggles my mind that driving cars in cities is still a thing.
In my city (London), driving a car is basically the slowest mode of transport available, yet so many people still do it
@@LashanR there will be citizen ballot measures with significant opposition and LITIGATION but somewhere on some continent a city will not hype emissionless goals by decade but Asta la vista thousabds of pounds per person being ok.
Like flying terrestial commuting has to have some equity. Monstrous contraptions fund Saudi or Texas propigandasing fiends in turning refined mined petroleum into toxins built FROM decent air mainly ABSURDLY initially others hired to hold hose but now incredible pressure pushes gas into a tank far faster then we fill swimming pools etc.
From all over world people will converge on such sanctuary. Property values, longevity,happiness, spiked, the billions being lost will fight every step.
ALREADY such wars are routine.
Fojr SeptA ....ummm, what?
Visit Seattle or San Francisco. Then you might see why.
Oh, you know, maybe it's having a climate-controlled bubble and not having to deal with the crazy people on public transportation, but what do I know.
this was really helpful! not even sure I'm going to get an e-bike, but this was extremely comprehensive and definitely makes the task less daunting.
Thank you so much for pronouncing it 'neesh'
I love to ride my bike here in the Rockies, when I get old I will buy something like the red one you were riding looks great, and to ride in Holland would be great I've got a picture of myself and my mom in Amsterdam on a bicycle, course I was in a carrier attached to the front neck of the bike back in 1952
What about recommendations for those of us looking to buy our First ebike. The last time I owned a bike was about five years ago. It was a “Giant” brand. I exercise daily ; am 52 and was thinking of buying a compact foldable ebike but which one?!
Huge props for mentioning Alibaba as a way to check pricing. Warranty and customer service is what us in the US should be really paying for...since you can buy the same bike direct from China or Taiwan. So many other video reviews on tech topics just ignore the reality of the East is getting more and more connected to the West.
Yeah seems like a no brainer, but thanks for the feedback
Thank you!
Is it easier to pedal an ebike from a full stop, can I use the throttle to move it forward? I usually roll on stop signs, just because it takes a long time to start going again from a full stop.
The biggest obstacle in most U.S. cities is getting the local government to spend money on making the streets more bike friendly.
I commute by eBike and did so all through winter rain or shine in Seattle, there were few days I didn't ride my bike to work since I got it. It's the best way to get around smaller cities.
Great work guys !
My license is suspended.... I am DEFINITELY replacing my car with an electric bike
Pat C same here 😂
Remember no drinking and pedaling
Same :(
This report is wonderful! It was very helpful. Thank you!
00:50 That's "Van Baerlestraat" in Amsterdam (The Netherlands).
Nederlandddddd
on electric bikes, when the battery gets low does the motor just zap out shut and leave you there or does it still pull a little
Don't knock it till you try it, I now use my ebike more than my car. Nothing better than whizzing by traffic and not having to worry about finding parking for my car.
I get that, but why not just a normal bike?
@@shrimpgordita nothing wrong with that but I used to do it and would be sweaty when I got to work. That's what made me think of getting an ebike.
@@shrimpgordita You’ll understand after test driving one. The electric assist makes riding effortless, fast and still very fun.
Thanks so much for visiting and making this great video! We welcome you back anytime to test some ebikes! :)
these videos are on another level compared to some of the other content on this platform
As someone who ditched the DC metro for my eboard, electric vehicles are the future. I commute a total of 12 miles round-trip, save about 25 bucks a week, get to work faster, and have a ton more fun! I hope to try an ebike soon
This is such an informative video!! Thank you.
Thank you for the excellent video. Always love seeing and hearing broader global perspectives.
Hi I’ve got a 1500w motor on my bike and using a KT 48v controller and a 48v20ah Xgo battery if i upgrade to a 52v20ah battery what difference would there be would the bike go faster. thanks Kevin
E-Bikes are a great way to get around but where can you securely charge them? Parkent Cycles is the first company to coming out with charging stations that can securely charge every e-bike on the market.
I almost have 6000km on my e-bike
One reason I stopped biking to work was where to put my bike. At work we didn’t have a specific indoor place. And locking it up outside was not safe. For some reason the area is safe but for bikes it’s like theft central. Any types on locking out door? Four locks? Or just need to find and indoor solution?
Youd need to multiply volts by the number of amp hours (not peak output) to get watt hours. V*A = peak output in watts V*Ah = capacity in watt hours
Another thing they got wrong. Oh dear.....
@@royevans4581 did you even watch the video? he literally SAID multiply the volts by the ampere-hours.
Take a look at hero town master . Lovely ,branded and cheap
Awesome video! Super in depth and easy to watch. Great work. I agree that ebikes are the future of transportation
There’s this campaign going on in indigogo for “flx babymaker “ an e-bike. Would you recommend it ? Please have a look i really don’t know anything abt it
I have been riding my ebike for months. Around 30k’s return trip. Ebike is my best commute to work in congested traffic and over crowded public transport. It takes me 5mins quicker plus i feel more productive and relax at work. But will this replace my car? Definately NOT..
I got a V1 flashbike with a GPS on it so nobody can steal it not only is it reliable but it is theft proof
Excellent information. Thanks
Thanks for the great video. You taught me what to look for.
Got the information I needed, quality video,thank you
What’s the most common battery hookup type that these use? Is there a universal battery?
My mans is wearing Kahru, very interesting sneaker choice
Hey can you measure the distance travelled by e bike which can be shown on a mobile application ?
Less electric car hype and more EVs of the future, amen. 👍
Wow. Thanks, needed this.
Thank You for the informative comprehensive review..
The biggest problem for e-bikes is theft, in places like victoria bc and vancouver there are bike thieves all over, thats the number one reason why i havnt gotten one yet, sure they are great for a joy ride but if you wanna take it downtown and go for a meal or a drink or coffee, theres a good chance your bike could get stolen if it's not within view for you.
I wonder if, as society and cities change, some car parks can start being replaced with bicycle parking.
What Is Needed For an E-Bike Revolution? Massive bike path infrastructure and charging stations 🚉 is that so hard and maybe 🤔 a place to camp 🏕 while riding
Great overview. Love ebikes, thank you!
Do you still gotta pedal on them
Do you still have to peddle the bike when using the throttle assist ?
Good informative video. Great place to get a crash course. Well done.
Sorry for the obvious question, but I didnt really get the point whats the main difference (practical) between a normal bike (say city) and an e-bike? Is the pedal pushing and riding easier than on a normal bike? Or you can just push a button and ride without needing to even push the pedals, like for example like on an electric scooter?
Yeah you can ride it like a scooter, no need to pedal
Love the content. Keep em coming. I am hooked.
can u use an e bike to ride without pedaling? Also, will the pedaling to a small degree charge the battery?
With a "pedelec" e-bike you will have to pedal to also engage the motor. There are different levels of assist depending on the particular bike.
Low is usually about an additional 50% assist along with pedalling.
High/Turbo is usually around 250/300% assist along with pedalling.
But depending on where you live, the motor stops assisting when you reach 20mph. 15mph in Europe.
You might be thinking of an e-scooter?
And no, pedaling will not charge the battery. The more you pedal and the lower assist level you select, the less battery you will use. That's all.
Have you considered testing a Rimac Greyp? :) Those look amazing....
I bought those exact mud guards for my homemade mountain ebike. They are amazing!!
Kushan Aravinda How much does it cost to DIY? I want an e-bike. Thank you for your kind answer.
@@KioMilenium bought
used bike for £50
Conversion kit (rear wheel with 1000w motor + controller + lcd display + throttle) for £130
624w battery (48v 13ah) for £200
Kushan Aravinda WoW, I could pay that 🤩 Thank you, mate!
My primary form of transportation is an ebike and it really does make a lot of sense in a city like Portland where there is good enough infrastructure to make it work. It’s got me riding again where I had started to lean more heavily on public transit and now I barely use transit. I think price is a real barrier but if you are planning on going car free then it’s easier to justify the cost. People justify spending thousands of dollars on a lot of stuff it just depends on what you are looking to get out of it. Of course it will seem expensive if you are only looking at it as a toy or something for recreation....that’s fine of course but it really can work as primary transportation as long as you have the right gear to make it work.
ebikes are the way to go, save alot money, its alot fun and healther choice, can buy one with throttle or just pedal assist , ebikes goes up to 15g you can customize them with duel suspension or make it carbon fiber, ebikes is best choice to drive to work and a family activity,
Great video! Nicely explained.
Love my e-bike .. I always take the long way home.
Piotr Feder I want to buy one, any recommendation?
@@KioMilenium go on Indiegogo, if u want a city bike get AMX if you want offroad get Nireeka. Both excellent e-bikes with huge value
David Lugarov thank you, mate! 😃
Excellent summary!
great video
Awesome video guys!!! We believe they are the future too.
I'm getting total mixed messages when looking into these bikes in the UK.... Can I actually get a bike that goes over 15mph??? Would definitely love it if you could.
You want something that makes you feel like a pro cyclist: get a mid drive
If you want something that feels like a mini motorcycle: get a hub motor
If you intend on going faster than 20mph: never get a front hub
awesome would love a electric bike :) just subbed
Bicycles all around the world well hopefully continue to be awesome
Can i add a front electric wheel to my assist rear e bike?
Do you have the source that about the sale numbers of the bike in the Netherlands?
I find it hard to believe that there are more E-bikes sold in the Netherlands than regular bikes. Maybe in certain age groups? Everyone and their mom rides a bike here, and while there are a lot of E-bikes, I'm almost certain that they can't be sold more than regular ones.
Very good info in this viedo. Thanks 👍👍👍👍👍
Thumb ups for those made the infographic. Good jobs!
I agree with you. I believe ebikes can be one of the primary forms of transportation in many cities (especially when the weather permits)
So what's a good bike to start with?
In China, riding an electric bicycle is more convenient than driving, because it is too crowded everywhere in China, there is a large population and every family has a car, so if I don't go far, I like riding an electric bicycle
Can we have a piece on the state and future of electric skateboards?
Electronic skateboards are pointless
Great video. Do electric bikes have regenerative capabilities?
I would love it is car drivers would stop killing so many people.