I bought my E bike in 2018 a cheaper 1.5K hub drive pros: the price and a throttle. Since I’ve driven a mid drive pros: low center of gravity, real bike feel, weight and distribution of it, efficiency and range, usually increased torque translating into better hill climbing ability and you can find them with throttles. Throttle’s work really well on the road because it’s more efficient to TUCK and throttle than to pedal upright. You go faster with less work because wind resistance isn’t there which means farther and faster. You can get a good one in the 3K range. My advice is save your money for the better bike and be happiest
@AIBotGoldКүн бұрын
It's sad that so many of the "more power" crew can't ride decently in the proper areas. I work with groups dedicated to bringing us more bike trails and that type is risking getting ebikes banned totally and/or licensed to death.
@mangreat713 күн бұрын
If you use a electric generator or gas generator will that give your battery more cycles, like if you keep the battery around 60% ?
@KurtBarcelona3 күн бұрын
THIS IS THE WORST ADVISE EVER! WHY? TOO MUCH GREASE CAN RUIN YOUR BEARINGS! I have as BBS02B (version 2) and the bearings (Silnt 16002RS) that hold the small pinion gear shaft has 2 functions: 1-reduce friction on the pinion gear shaft 2-separates the moly/lithium grease from the crank to the plastic/silicone grease inside the nylon gear. If too much grease is applied, like how the video tells you to do so, then that grease will be forced into the crevices of the bearing and it will seep through the nylon gear and its plastic/silicone grease. If you ask why this is bad: the mixture of the plastic/silicone and moly/lithium grease can ruin the pinion shaft bearing and ALSO THE ONE WAY CLUTCH MECHANISM of the NYLON GEAR (yes, it has a one way clutch to ISOLATE the Electric motor whenever you're pedaling but enables the motor to drive and assist). This one way clutch is similar to a ceramic clutch, or a silent freehub, but still if too much grease enters it, it ruins both the nylon gear and the pinion bearing. Symptoms of too much grease: -more effort in manual pedaling (less efficient, not that noticeable) -clicking noise that can be heard and felt on the pedals whenever you are pedaling when having little to no motor assist -by opening the motor: grease can be seen leaking through.. -pinion bearing inner race not following the rotation of the pinion shaft. Note: there is an oring in the pinion shaft that also prevents the seepage of lithium/moly grease from the crank to the nylon but if the bearing fials then the friciton will also induce a failure in that oring as the inner race of the bearing no longer follows the shaft due to high friciton.
@JC-hi6yi3 күн бұрын
Thanks...great info for a novice
@GusMahn4 күн бұрын
In my experience, mid drives are way more responsive in pedal assist, and hub drives are rather slow to assist in pedal assist mode. If you stop in a high gear in both the mid drive takes off way better. You'll struggle on the hub drive for a couple of seconds unless you have a throttle then there's little issue. I ride my mid drive when I want to exercise, and I ride my fat tired undefined big battery hub drive when I'm trying to keep up with my marathon runner wife on her mid drive Yamaha.
@steve.b.36965 күн бұрын
The best how to on this l have seen, thank you.
@Lee-At-Green-Pheonix-Rc6 күн бұрын
Rode both but mid feels more motorbike style and feel
@russellm75307 күн бұрын
All I've ever had was a 1000 watt rear hub drive motor for many years and I've never had to service it, its always worked in all weather, up hill down hills etc, I also put solid core inner tubes in the wheels, ive never had a flat tire since then, two years now no flats. I cant see how anything would be better.
@Formermom10 күн бұрын
Excellent video on e bike rules. Kudos.
@SuperlunarNim14 күн бұрын
You know it's gotta be legit when the guy doing the presentation is such a self-conscious nerd. In a world saturated with fast-talking tech bros trying to sell you trash, this is a high compliment.
@jerzam398915 күн бұрын
Very informative.
@chamber-t5e17 күн бұрын
crazy high quality video
@jareddavisleyton491919 күн бұрын
Que buen video carajuu
@user-Hunter-u5n21 күн бұрын
Anoiki a9pro is longer range than any middrive.
@user-Hunter-u5n21 күн бұрын
Mid drive nice but I like dual motor better ❤
@outlaw4now70225 күн бұрын
Useful information! Thank You!
@rudiphoto26 күн бұрын
Doesn’t help that each rider used a completely different approach and assist settings! I mean: PAS 5 on the mid-drive for most of the journey vs PAS 2 on the hub-drive? While I agree that the different drive types each have their advantages and disadvantages, if you’re going to make a video comparing them, at least use the same power assist settings during the comparison!
@gordonleitch360526 күн бұрын
the comment from serginlivemendoza is corect. I use to fly RC aircrafts and I do know alot about lithium batteries. Since charging RC's , the chargers on those do balance at the same tie as charging, it makes sense to leave it for time to balance since the standard ebike charger does not balance the batt like a charger on RC's
@gordonleitch360526 күн бұрын
I like your vid's.(I'm a bad speller). What is like about your video's is that you are brut Italy honest and you are straight to the point. I have subscribed to other sites and i think you are the better one. You tell how it is honestly
@gordonleitch360528 күн бұрын
I live in Vancouver bc.I talked to park rangers. They said riding in ANY PARK, the engine(if you will) is not allowed. bike must be ridden with no power. Also your right when you said 500W max. I have checked(not writen in the book) nothing on a speed limit, but still be safe
@zarb88Ай бұрын
i have an ebike with a bafang motor and i and my friends have had good luck with them, i am looking at buying the new swift but have never heard of the motor manufacturer and that mades me hesitant
@IRail-u7nАй бұрын
Great video thanks!
@davidmanevich1040Ай бұрын
Quick question: Should i remove battery and bring in house over winter or is it ok to leave on bike in garage over winter in Northeast Ohio? New to ebikes
@tconnolly982018 күн бұрын
She said to bring it inside.
@mrmurder756 күн бұрын
Lipo do not like temperature extremes. Store it at room temperature if you want it to last.
@stephanoguerriero4393Ай бұрын
Can you use a air can to clean the brake pads
@IRail-u7nАй бұрын
Good detail, I’m 6’6” 285 need advise
@gainknowledgeandinsightАй бұрын
Stopped watching because of the stupid arse masks! Geesh
@chrisbarber3711Ай бұрын
i just bought a used one and its an amazing bike ,, would absolutly recommend it
@JohnBabcock-qy1csАй бұрын
Get an Ariel Rider..
@4AMO4Ай бұрын
As long as we all follow the rules we can keep our fun.
@kkeil9449Ай бұрын
Thank god you didn't over torq your screws because it looks like your gasket was about to tear above some wires. That grease is awesome 😊
@jjebikesАй бұрын
shit video something is missing.
@user-ch4ex3yy4lАй бұрын
Are they good on steep hills? I live in the SF Bay Area. Need a hill climber! Plus I'm 63.
@keyboardpatriotАй бұрын
Can you not ride in the winter at all even if its only -3°
@Aiwad-er7sfАй бұрын
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@daveb7999Ай бұрын
Thanks for the video, I'll have to check out your website. UPDATE: Nice website, great selections, reasonable prices, I'll be visiting again soon.
@Ukiah.SpiritАй бұрын
I'm just curious. How can Biktrix sell 750-watt e-bikes in Canada if the laws state that 500 watts is the maximum? (sans BC and Alberta.) I'd like to purchase one, however, I live in Onterrible and I don't want to drop 5K just to have the bike confiscated by the police.
@AvocadoAirАй бұрын
How do you discharge a battery for longer storage? Let's say it's 90% after last ride and i need to bring it down to 50% to store? How do I do that?
@marcush4741Ай бұрын
YOOOOO The minute you said "9-5", I knew I was going to finish. Im a queer jew. My home defense plan includes (but is not limited to) "alexa, home intruder"... which immediately turns off normal lights, turns on high powered strobe lights, locks all electronic doors, and blares 9-5 at maximum volume. The karen neighbors will call the cops if I cant. And if the secondary aspect of my home defense plan fails, I went out listening to Dolly.
@aga7423Ай бұрын
A 1.5-2-3 kW direct-drive hub motor would easily outperform a mid-drive in terms of speed and reliability, without the need for a chain or transmission. Mid-drives are really better for hills and rough terrain, but I think that a direct-drive would still be the better choice overall.
@anthonyperalez4062Ай бұрын
This is how I feel, bought a great e-bike thinking I’d use it for work and back, IT REPLACED MY CAR NOW IM SAVING $$$
@davesup5059Ай бұрын
Neither, because you don't get any exercise by riding either one.
@JohnnyGARLAND-e9kАй бұрын
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@JohnnyGARLAND-e9kАй бұрын
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@ZyliceLiddellАй бұрын
Throttle is pathetic in Australia.
@BigRedShadevilАй бұрын
I was enjoying y’all’s banter while getting some information I should’ve researched before buying my e-bike (though I’ve been too scared to ride it yet). However, when your husband made a Simpsons reference that’s when we all became best friends. My middle son is literally named Bart Mann. I raised my sons watching The Simpsons. My eldest worked at Universal Studios in Orlando for a bit and they wisely put him in a souvenir shop in the Springfield section. If someone needed help he would quote lines and do character impressions while he assisted the customer. Customers would seek out management (in person, phone, and via Universal’s media pages) to let the higher ups know my son needed to be recognized for being the highlight of their visit. I’m proud of all my boys (now men), but knowing my eldest still knows the lyrics and choreography to Troy McClure starring in The Planet of the Apes: The Musical makes me feel like I raised him right
@garrettikler75127 күн бұрын
Wow, quite the soliloquy but I’m more interested in true right bike for a 250 lb man!!