Xiaomi QiCycle EF-1 Electric Bike - Full Review
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Spare battery: bit.ly/3lFRuH8
New updated QiCycle: bit.ly/3Gkvqda
Main Features:
- This bike is powered by 18650 lithium-ion battery pack with the total capacity of 208.8Wh, which means the cycling distance can be up to 45km at the condition of 100pct electric power.
- The smart folding bike comes with a trip computer, so you can directly view the mileage, speed, power and other data without a mobile phone, and the built-in space can store 30 days of riding data, moreover, these data can be exported at any time.
- The bicycle is equipped with three-mode derailleur, which makes it effortless to ride even without power.
- Equipped with TMM torque sensor and professional electric boosting system, the smart bike can automatically sense your tread power, and output the appropriate electrical power to assist cycling.
- Longitudinal folding design, easy to operate and no harm to the bike frame.
- Aluminum alloy frame, lightweight and exquisite.
- The max loading: 75kg
Specification:
- Unfolded size: 1247mm x 556mm x 928mm
- Folded size: 1000mm x 450mm x 650mm
- Frame: aluminum alloy
- Front fork: aluminum alloy
- Crankset: aluminum, 52T x 170mm
- Seat tube: aluminum, 33.9 x 580mm
- Hub: three-mode derailleur
- Weight: 14.5kg
- Wheel size: 16 inches
- Wheel rim: 1250mm
Motor:
- Rated power: 250W
- Rated torque: 7.3N.m
- Maximum speed: 20km/h (25km/h after update)
Battery:
- Type: 18650 lithium-ion battery
- Working distance: about 45km (balanced mode)
- Capacity: 5800mAh / 208.8Wh
- Charging time: about 3 hours
- Limited charging voltage: 42V
Brake:
- Braking methods: caliper brake for front wheel, IM31 roller brake for rear wheel
- Braking distance: not more than 4m in dry state, not more than 15m ( speed of 20km/h ) in wet state
Control Dial:
- Screen: 1.8 inch, 160 x 128 TFT
- Wireless connection: Bluetooth 4.0 BLE, effective range of 15 - 30 meters - วิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยี
Spare battery for original QiCycle (Old model): bit.ly/3lFRuH8
New updated QiCycle model: bit.ly/3Gkvqda
That's actually was very informative. I liked your "i'm feeling difficult, i feel that's easier" it tells a lot because we can't say by just watching the video
Although english is not my native language I try to film my reviews without testing a product first, nor scripting what I want to say, it's mostly a "live" video, this way I can keep the realism and not have a pre-formed opinion about a product. Thanks for appreciating my review.
I saw this Qicycle in my country and I wanted to know more info about it, and when I saw your Vedio and the way explained the way showed I understood, nice review I understand it well you let me know in more clear way, thank you
This is maybe the best review by far! Thank u very much:-)
I'm glad to read that. Thank you !
I have their M365 electric scooter and it's fantastic. This bike looks as well engineered and perfect for the city. Good review.
I also have the M365, both products are great, the M365 is my "portable" transportation while the QiCycle is the "longranger".
Excelent review! Thanks from spain!
Muchas gracias!
Good job man. This is the best review I've seen. Thank you.
Thank you very much for the appreciation and for watching!
Fantastic review. Very well done. Best I’ve seen on this Qicycle by far. Thanks for the effort!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks very useful the hill climb demo was very helpful
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Best Review ! Very Good. Thank you
Thank you ! If you plan to buy one let me know and I might be able to get you a discount for it.
Very good and detailed review that covers all necessary information.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it !
Best review to date, thank you.
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this is the best review ever thank you'
Thanks for watching! Be sure to check out my other eBikes and eScooters videos also ;)
Great review! I’ve ordered it yesterday and can’t wait for it to arrive next week! Only one question, how does it handle bumps and holes on the road? I’m using Xiaomi m365 scooter every single day for a year and a half now and I’ve learned how to avoid or handle them on my usual route (I ‘jump’ over them by lifting the front wheel, or squat if it’s smaller bump/hole - I know it’s not good for the scooter, but I feel less of an impact that way). I saw in the video you are bypassing speed bump on the road, is it just to avoid shaky video or because the bicycle doesn’t handle it well?
Thanks and best regards from Croatia!
Thanks! The bike is very ok, but not super ok for bumps as the wheels are rather small. For bad roads I prefer the Fiido D2 as it has suspension. None the less the QiCycle is high quality and it's a great bike.
Awesome video! I read that maximum load for this bike is 100kg, but do you know if it can be used if someone weights more than that? Will it break if someone weights more or is it still safe to use?
Thank you for the appreciation. The bike is really well built so it may hold more than the rated weight. My only concern would be the thin and light tires, probably easy to upgrade to something more resistant.
good review, very intuitive. do you think they will upgrade firmware to english and regen braking?
Thanks for liking my review. I don't know if Xiaomi will ever release an English update for it, but after you use it a few times you will learn all the functions and won't need to "learn" chinese. Regen brake probably will never work as I don't think it's implemented physically as a system.
Nice review, very well done!
I got the international version but i've only had time to ride it twice so far, it's snowy where i live now so i'll have to settle for watching other people ride it on youtube. My first impressions of it was great apart from two things; the main steering pole was not concrete, it has a very minor wiggle, it's really nothing but it affects the otherwise solid feel of the bike. The magnet holding the folded bike together is either too weak or it's just a bad solution overall, and the motor should be on the rear wheel instead where the majority of the mass is situated when you paddle, but i guess it's a cheaper construction having it in the front and it's really not a big deal. It really seems like a great bike overall and i can't wait to use it more!
I think that you can adjust the steering pole to not have any play, mine was very stable. The front motor solution is interesting and it was done this way as the gears are in the rear hub.
Hey mate, what region did you pick in the Mi Home app when pairing the bike? I'm in Australia and want to make sure I get the latest firmware update which enables 25km/hr store speed. Cheers
Either Chine or Europe, to be sincere I don't remember what zone I have chosen for it.
watch at 1.25 speed. Good review, thanks.
You made me curious to try it at 1.25x speed, indeed it's very good, i talk rather slow as english is not my native language and i also don't script my reviews. Thanks for watching!
few months later, is the computer still in chinese language? Any guides how to patch it with some english FW?
Yes, still in Chinese, but I've got used to it as you can do only a few things from it's menu: control lights, assist level, check power / calories and set the screen brightness. You can further use the smartphone app which is in english to check more details.
What would you recommend for short city hops: bicycle or scooter?
For short and quick hops I recommend the M365 scooter from Xiaomi, the folding design and weight enables it to be take with you also in places such as shops, public transport or inside other buildings. The range is ~ 20 km done on normal mode and on ECO you will get ~ 30 km but it's slow and accelerates as a snail. The QiCycle makes a good long range vehicle as you can do daily 30-40 km with it and don't worry about the battery life, you can pedal like on a normal bike and the rear hub is well geared for easy pedaling. Also speed wise the QiCycle is overall faster as you can keep 25-30 km speed and use bike path, or streets, where the M365 will top out at 25km/h and you will probably use mostly pedestrian walks making more stops. I have both and use both of them, the M365 is a daily user for going to work while the QiCycle is used for longer trips.
Thank you!
hi, great review. i just want to confirm, you need to keep on pedalling this just for it to work? kind of silly question, but let me know anyway. thanks.
Hello, it's just "pedal-assisted" so it will not work unless you pedal also. It uses a torque monitoring sensor which will measure your effort and the bike will compensate on your choosing with: 50,100 or 150% extra power, making pedaling very pleasant.
@@TechTronic9000 I was hoping I dont need to pedal at all, once I am tired. If I understood it in english right, one need to pedal always to drive forward, just less power? Does it shows the distance in km or only in miles?
It is only assisted, so if you don't pedal it will not work, you can select the highest level of assistance you won't put a lot of effort. It is in km
Hi, thanks for great review! On which speed is turning off the engine assistance? I saw on your video tahat you are going 27 kph and I still heared the motor assistance. Do you use original firmware?
Thank for your appreciation ! The bike initially came limited to 20km/h, then, after the official firmware update it increased the speed to 25km/h. The motor will shut down completely at around 26-26.5km/h, depends on the load and the consistency of your pedaling. I usually get up to 27-28 km on 3rd gear after the assitance turns off, getting faster than than begins to be inefficient for it's size. Also if you are interested in buying a QiCycle just let me know, I can get some nice discount coupons for it.
Hey, I'm interested in getting the bike, what discount code do you have?
I've just applied for a new code, I should get one soon, the estimated price will drop from the regular 800$ to probably around 550$. I'll reply back when I have it.
TechTronic9000 thank you!
Hello, the new coupon is: TechQiCYCLE23 and will work only with SKU: goo.gl/Ma9o1m and the final price will drop to just: $559.99 Also if you are from Europe and you choose "Priority Line" shipping option it will arrive with no need to pay any kind of taxes or VAT, but it will arrive a bit slower because of the size of the package.
Good review
Thank you !
Does it have a drag when used as a normal bike (i.e. without pedal assist)?
The drag is minimal, almost not feelable so you can use it as a normal bike.
great detailed review!
Can it be charged without removing the battery from the bike?
Thanks for watching my video, yes the battery can also be charged on the bike without removing.
Amazing review thank you. Maybe I missed it but what is the top speed and range?
Thank you very much for your appreciation. Top motor assisted speed is 25km/h while the real and tested range on BOOST/Turbo mode with maximum motor assistance is ~ 30 km. The specs says ~ 45 km on "balanced mode".
Does it have a mode where you can just ride the bike completely on electric motor without any pedalling?
The 4 modes are moving automaticly and i can not fix it in turbo mode so i can ridea steep road.....what doi do qrong?
Maybe a faulty controller / switch ...
hi Paul, am just curious on the drivetrain. What is the brand made of it? Shimano? Is it only a 3-speed gear? How is it compared with conventional 7-speed drivetrain? Did it satisfy or cover all speed configuration?
hoping to get one.
Thanks for sharing.
Hello Ramil, the rear hub is a Shimano Nexus 3, more exactly the SG-3C41 model, it has 3 gears with ratios: 0.733, 1.0, 1.360. The gear ratio total difference is 186%. For city use it works very good, on flat road i tend to use only the 3rd gear as the electric motor has plenty of power to compensate, my top cruise speed is 26-28km/h. The lower gears also work great when going uphill but yet again I can manage to go uphill most of the times in 3rd gear + 150% assisted mode. I find it actually better than my 21 speed mountain bike because I was changing a lot of gears in the city. If you want to get a QiCycle let me know and I might be able to get you an extra discount coupon, also if you are from Europe you can get it 100% tax free (no customs or VAT).
appreciate your reply. i live here in the Philippines and there are local sellers here though not sure if its a good deal. would you know what other colors available aside from the white one you featured.
thanks much.
Oh, I understand. I only know it's available in 2 colors white or black.
got it Paul and thanks so much for your patience in replying.
My pleasure to help.
Very well done video...a big thanks. I don’t know why they don’t offer automatic , ie, battery only power. Surely they are costing themselves a lot in missed sales.
Totally agree, but if the bike is sold in Europe then it's illegal to have "throttle" on it, probably that is why Xiaomi did this.
How was exercise mode compare to normal bikes like mountain bikes or road bike?
It's not very efficient as you carry a lot of extra dead weight.
what about mud guards and back carrier?
There are some KITs online for it, stand jack, mudguards and even a small rear rack to carry something on it.
Have you tried using it without the battery? Will it not affect the stiffness of the frame?
Will an eBike be stopped at the airport even if the battery is not installed?
Works without battery but the motor will add a drag so not pleasant to ride
What smartphone holder are you using? Nice review!
also how can i charge the battery of the bike when im in EU?
It's an improvisation made out of GoPro mounts and a holder that works with this type of system, I don't recommend using it as a daily support, there are much better ones designed for this.
The charger is full range and works from 100 to 250V so it will work on US and EU, you just need a 0.99$ plug adapter to have the correct connector.
Is this bike being sold through Dealers in North America & any idea of retail price? Thank you.
I don't think it sold through deleas, I've got mine directly from China, it was very convenient, it took some time to get it but the price was very good. You can try to see how much is for you the shipping as the the bike's price is on promo. You can check by using the coupon code: "MiQiCYCLE" on this site here: goo.gl/4bzyUA
Thank you
I can't believe that GB doesn't ship this bike to US. On amazon cost 700$...
If it was sold through dealers, it would be triple the current price.
Hi. How tall are you? Do you have the seat at its maximum extension height?
Aprox 1.80m, no the seat was not at maximum.
hi
what is your choise? this or fiddo d2?
thanks
The D2, cheaper, has suspension and throttle ;)
How about wheel pump? Must we buy separate?
Any bike or car pump will work.
Hi, how does it work in dusty or rainy weather?
The full manual is here, it only states to keep the battery way from water, but no idications to not using in rainy weather: files.xiaomi-mi.com/files/qcycle/QCycle-EN.pdf
Can we run it with a pedal when battery got drain
Yes, it can work as a normal bike if you get out of power. It even has settings to turn off the motor if you do not need it.
The best review so far for this bike. Is it suitable for my height which is 6'0"?
If that is ~ 182cm high then it's ok as we have similar height.
Hello, considering that the bike is pretty small and I'm quite tall, (188 cm, 6 feet 2 inches) do u think I'm gonna have trouble riding that bike. I want to buy it but i think it's not gonna be easy since it's very small
I would actually get the FIIDO D2 as it's more comfortable and has suspension, also it has thumb acceleration and it's also cheaper: bit.ly/2K1mKhZ
does it have a cruise control?
No as it's only pedal assisted, there is no full electric mode.
Great
very nice review great work, is this bike suitable for 180 cm tall male !!!!!
Thanks for watching, yes I have around 1.80 and it's ok for general city use.
Hi, i have the EF1 Qicycle but i don't go to 25km/h. Could you give me the version of the ROM ? Thank you.
I will check it, but you need to install QiCycle app (on Android) and update it and it will increase the speed to 25km/h.
Hi, thx. I tried with "Mijia Qicycle 1.0.2.3 (international)". The ROM (driving computer) of the bicycle is 1.6. I tried the other Qicycle apps, android and iphone versions but it never ask me to upgrade.
I will check on mine the version and report back. By the way you can also contact me on: facebook.com/TechTronic9000/
how much did you pay? and how much would you pay now for it? thank you for your well explained review! (:
It was ~850$ now with the additional coupon: XMQC99 it is just $659.99 if you buy it from here: goo.gl/1BVdir
what is the maximum saddle height (distance to bottom bracket)?
Soory but i don't have it anymore. I can only tell that i'm around 180 and i could lift the saddle high enough for a comfortable ride.
@@TechTronic9000 ok, thanks
Interesting Paul...but was it not good uphill? Nothing for "light" offroad maybe, just for asphalt road?...nice to see your face..young man..
It's OK uphill as well, you do need to put a bit of effort but it still can go up in 3rd (highest) gear, while the same hill is so steep that you care barely climb it in 1st (lowest) gear without assistance, so the motor does a great job. I actually did over 17 km in that day after ending the review and didn't even felt like it. Doing the same 17km with my old bike would have had some impact on me :)
Did you manage to downgrade the firmware so it's max assist speed is 29kmh? I am interested in buying one by I want the power assist to be at least 28kmh.
Original Firmware is limited to 20km/h. Newer firmware is limited to 25km/h, i'm using now an experimental version and I get ~ 29km/h. Will post a video about this soon.
@@TechTronic9000 does it ship to Thailand and is tax free?
@@gchinwanno You should check it from here, it's a slightly newer version: bit.ly/Xiaomi_Qi_Cycle
@@TechTronic9000 how is it newer, it looked identical to your one?
They call this an "international version", it might support english display, sadly don't know other info about it, just that it's a newer production model.
Where can I buy an extra battery pack?
You can get the spare original battery from here: bit.ly/3lFRuH8
Can u adjust the seat level?
Yes the seat post can be adjusted.
How is bike to ride on 5 km journey thinking one for my commute
I used to run it for ~ 15km *2 daily commute, it would be a pleasure for 5km.
Tiene suspensiones??????
No, it does not.
Excellent as always!
I,m 185 cm tall and 95 kg.
Is it suitable for me?
Thanks in advance
At 185 I would get the FIIDO D2 as it has adjustable height of the handlebars and it's rated to 120kg, also has suspension (on rear) so it's overall better. You can check my review for it. There is also a new L2 which should be better than the D2 and the QiCycle, it's this one: bit.ly/2lHiauY
how good You exist and took time to explain to others. The manual is terrible! Will save Your video, to use it in very few months. I guess without Your help it would be not possible to use it. Kick stand is there. Just I am wondering on display it is in chinese. I hope it is english on my, as it is now 4years later You made the video. I had scraches on one place. But all in all it was well packed. The thing is missig is a bicycle bag, once it is folded, to place it in car and not to make it dirty. Was You trying to use it while it is raining, easy or need to be carefull and what exactly need to be done? Also I am missing a box to take some bag with me not on my shoulders, may be You have some idea? Thank You very, very much!!!
Thank you for the appreciation. As for the bag this one might work: bit.ly/3su9B4I
Hello! Great video, very detailed review as well as all the answers you give on the questions in the comments. Do you maybe have any discount codes available, I would like to purchase one now :)
I will ask for a new coupon, from what country are you ?
TechTronic9000 thank you very much! I’m from Czech Republic :)
OK, I have requested a new one, the only problem is that currently the QiCycle is not really available in most shops as it seems to be out of stock from the supplier. You can add me on facebook also so we can keep in touch better: facebook.com/TechTronic9000/
Hi, the pedals are metal or plastic?
Plastic with metal shafts.
How do you get this fast? I have an old version black mat and I cannot get faster than 25km/h... I tried to hack the software with Android but it doesn't work. Any idea? Other than that very great video with all the info needed. Thanks a lot for sharing your review!
Mine did 25km/h put of the box, it asked me to do an update. After some time I have found a hack for 30km/h. It's been a long time since then so sadly can't remember the resources needed for the hack-mod.
@@TechTronic9000 yeah I need to unlock this thing up to 30km/h! Cheers and thanks for your reply
@@TechTronic9000 I could actually get to 32km/h today. I have already "hacked" the firmware with an android phone previously. I think I can get to 20km max with max assistance. How much do you get as range?
this or the fiido d2s?
The D2 is better as it has suspension and also throttle. The PAS is much more better on the QiCeycle
Hi, can you tell me how tall are you?
I'm 189cm but worry I'm too tall for this bike!
Great video, thanks!
Hello, I'm 183cm and it's ok, you can also get a small extender for the handlebar and make it a bit more taller if needed. If you are interested I might be able to get you also a discount for it and if you are from EU i can tell you how to get with with no customs or extra taxes.
Tell me, too pls! :) Im from EU as well
@@TechTronic9000Hi I'm from Germany EU. Can you tell me that too? - Without taxes and customs and extra discount. Thanks!
@@TechTronic9000 I'd love to know how to get it withouth customs tax in the EU (Netherlands) and also about the discount.
You can get it with no tax if you choose "priority line" shipping from here: bit.ly/Qi_Cycle It's not written explicit on site about tax, but you will recive it 100% tax free, just like a product bought from EU, the only disadvantage will be the shipping time which can take anything between 2 weeks to almost 2 months. Generally it takes ~ 20 work days (one month). The producer (Xiaomi) has increased its price and limited the promotions and coupons that sellers give, but the link above has actually a good price considering the shipping and tax are already included ;)
Over the frontal traccion...have some problems off derrapage! Attencion drivers!
It takes a bit of caution at the beginning until you get used to it, after that it's ok
Anyone know what app he's using?
It turns out that there is no Bluetooth on the international version, why would Xiaomi do that?
there is no international app, just search for the Chinese qicycle app
Nice bike for youth
It's good for almost everyone, although it looks to be little it still is comfortable for larger people.
Could you tell max speed in exercise mode, without electric engine?
you can get it up to 20-25km/h but you need to put some effort into it.
what app did u use 5:36
It was the Qicycle app, from playstore.
I thought it was limited to 25km/h , how did you manage to get to 30+ km/h ?
+LaMasse Only the electric power is limited, but you can always pedal over 25+km without assist.
ah ok , thank you for your response
TechTronic9000 can you tell me how can I get one of this please? Thanks
I live in Miami
From here: goo.gl/pGLkXs but currently it's out of stock. You should check from now and then and it will be replenished. When you decide to buy send me a message and I might be able to get you another discount coupon 😉
Whats is your weight?
I'm at 85+ kg now :)
Appreciate your thoughtful review. One note, please try not to enunciate "uhh ahhh ehh urr uh" so frequently. It's painful to experience as a viewer
I'm trying to get rid of that habit, but it's a bit hard because I'm not a native english speaker nor do I script my text before, it's a "live" review with my thought at that moment and spoken in a foreign language so I get my pauses. I do highly appreciate the feedback and I will try to correct this more.
Apparently, there's a carbon-fibre model that is supposed to weigh a mere 7.9 kg, or something like that. Insane. Can't find any reliable information on it, or links to sites that sell it. Their global site has zero info on it. Pretty bad in terms of customer service communications, I think.
Yes they have one but it's not electric, it was a road bike and they also have a MTB now: bit.ly/QiCycleXC650
I really love this bike. How much it cost?
It's 559.99$ with a coupon discount currently, price can go up to 800$ normally.
TechTronic9000 how about the battery is there any changes after a long period of usage?
The battery has a very long life span due to using high quality 18650 cells and a specialized BMS system which not only charges but also balances the cells. The bike also doesn't have a high drain so you get a long range and the battery is not stressed further improving life span by having lesser usage cycles.
TechTronic9000 sir how about rainy days, any trouble for the battery or electronics inside the bike?
The only indications regarding rain and water are: Do not immerse battery in water and to increase stopping distance during rainy or snowy weather.
I wish it had bigger wheels these are kidna to tiny
It's a small foldable bike, it's great for city, there are of course other larger e-models if you wish bigger tires.
After night shift on foot you just want to find an easy way to get home. Not wanting to pedal makes you lazy? :)
There are lot of people who would use bikes and trikes for transportation, not for fitness.
Well now you can get a Fiido eBike, cheaper than the QiCycle and has 3 modes: pedal power, assisted power and full electric, so you can choose what you need.
Chinese based company? I don't support Dictatorships if I can help it.
the new price of $804.99 is unjustified (it's selling in China for $450). It's too expensive now and there are better options locally in EU..
With a discount coupon the price drops to ~ 550$, also if you are from the EU, you will get it delivered home with ne extra taxes ;) If you are interested I can give you more details.
@TechTronic9000, if you could share the discount coupon, that would be great! :) What's the estimated delivery time?
Also, do you think I can adjust saddle high enough to be comfortable for a 182cm guy?
You can use coupon: Bfriday246 here: goo.gl/Kq7XS1 final price is 539$. Delivery time varies greatly and is not always trackable. It ranges from best 2 weeks to worst 2 months, most arrive on average of 4-5 weeks. I'm 180cm and it's ok, I do look funny on it but you can use it for 15-20 km trips in one go without getting cramps or back pain.
hmmmm... pwedeeeeee...
Sorry I don't know what that is.
Oo nga eh... got my eyes on this!!! Will get one soon... just saving some cash.
@@TechTronic9000 "pwede" means acceptable or good 😁
- The max loading: 75kg
Haha... Definitely, not a kids bike. Its a GIRLS bike then .
Yes and no, I was over 85kg when doing this video and didn't have any issues ;)
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Ughhh
Try one sentence with out saying uh. I dare you.
Challenge accepted :) But keep in mind that english is not my native language, nor I script my reviews so it's all done in real time :)