The folded width is fairly large because of the way the bike and bars fold up

Intersting, I have had some issues with other e-bikes in the past (not the Vanpowers) Where the dropout for the front or rear wheel gets bent or is improperly made in the factory, and this can cause what you are describing where there does not seem to be enough room for the axle to enter the frame. Sometimes also, there is a washer, either round or one with a little hook on it, that goes into a small hole on the dropout, and this can prevent you from getting the wheel in or out of the dropout. They are made to keep the wheel in but can make installation and removal challenging if the axle is not loose enough

@@BikeRidecom Thanks for taking the time to reply. I just got it back from the shop and the technician said he had to undo/remove the brake entirely to get the axel to release. I don't recall if I didn't have the tool needed to do this or was just fed up at that point (on the trail). In any event, I don't think changing a tire should be that difficult. Considering my options now.

@@TheB00Man Interesting so the brake caliper must have shifted over and wedged against the brake rotor causing it to become stuck, or the brakes are seized. Thanks for letting us know!

The bike is fairly large, it was comfortable for me to ride at 6' tall. The standover height for the bike is 31.4" and it stands a little more then 3' tall at its highest point

@@BikeRidecom can you adjust the height of the handle bar? That would br great

@@z3ro7o No stem and handle bar are not adjustable for height unfortunately

Interested that you had the same bolt-hole issue for the Fender! Annoying right? How did you end up getting it fixed or did you just remove the fender? Good note on the throttle, did you have to remove yours? Also great to know you are loving the bike!

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The bike is unlocked by pressing and holding the "m" button. You can also unlock the speed in the Fiido app. You will only be able to travel up to 40 km/h because the speed limit for the unit is 25 mph.

Awesome thanks for watching! You made a good choice IMO, the Himiway Zebra D5 is a very fun and sturdy bike.

*Update I love this bike! its great! 🙌🏻

@@makesuperiordesigns Awesome glad that you love it!

The Engine Pro 2 has some nice upgrades over the EP-2 Pro such as : a more powerful 750W nominal (1200W peak), 52V - 16 Ah battery which is larger capacity and higher voltage then the Ep-2, hydraulic brakes, and rear suspension. IMO these would make the engine pro the better bike of the two. I can see online it says the top speed for throttle is 32 km/h, but it is possible that after unlocking the bike it will go to 45 km/h like the EP-2 Pro. I have not had a chance to test the bike out to see if it will. Sometimes they wont advertise this but the controller will allow it after unlocking. PAS to 45 km/h is not bad either, I do not mind pedaling to get the little bit of extra speed. With the large 750W motor it's worth it since you wont feel the work

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We will try to get one in for testing!

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Thanks for pointing this out! They are back up and working properly now

The Soltera.2 should have 700X38c tires; they can be inflated to a max of 80 PSI with tubes and 60 PSI tubeless. Max tire pressure should be displayed on the sidewall of the tire.

Great to hear from another happy Aventon owner! They do make some nice bikes. Thanks for watching and commenting!

Yes, they have 20 advanced settings. You can adjust system voltage, sensor magnets, backlight and more. I can make a full video with all 20. Would that be helpful?

Yes, the easy change to the speed limit is a good feature, right?

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You use a setting in the advanced menu

The bike weighs 66lb, so moving it up or down stairs in either its assembled or folded state will depend on the person. It is smaller than other e-bikes but will not be as easy to move as a regular bike in small spaces. I would not want to try to push through a small train door with the bike in its folded state. I have known some to put the bike into a Rubbermaid style tote to make it easier to carry in its folded state.

@@BikeRidecom I know how much it weighs, I also have home gym kit so can put 35kg on a bar, What it doesn't tell me is the weight distribution. That little handle between the cross bar and the seat is designed so you can carry it short distances, yet I've not seen anyone actually use it in a review aside from one guy briefly putting the folded bike in the back of his truck, which isn't really carrying it any distance or in it's bike unfolded form.

Great to hear your are enjoying the bike!

i got mine for 900usd and did the same upgrades for about $100 more. Fantastic ride once the limiter is off!

@@benayeb9952 great to know those upgrades are a game changer for the bike! I agree I liked how fast and responsive the motor was after being unlocked

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Thanks for watching and commenting! Thats great to know that your experience was very similar to mine with the bike. I agree with all your points about hill climbing and general riding, its a fun and agile bike for flats and smaller hills, and it is definitely better then riding a normal bike up a hill! Good point about the motor drag, I did not notice that as much on our test bike, but TBH I was riding it mostly in the highest assist setting, which probably prevented me from feeling that motor drag as mentioned. Great comment for other potential purchasers!

Thanks for watching! I will see if we can get a DYU F500 into the studio

I briefly mentioned the thumb-style throttle in both the cockpit/ control section and the motor section. They are very simple. It's a 1/3-turn, thumb-operated throttle that provides motor power when pressed. There is not much to the operation other than pressing the throttle for power, and pushing more or less will affect the amount of assistance being offered.

The battery level and shut off are both controlled by an advanced setting in the menu that allows you to select the voltage level for each battery bar indicator. After digging into the settings I could see that they were all set to 45V or higher. Correcting these to the right battery levels for each stage fixed our issue with the bike. Still I think R1UP should ensure these are properly adjusted from the factory for riders.

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The spring should have a groove it fits back into as you can see in the video. With some tinkering, you may be able to find its location and get it back into place. If it has broken or come out of its groove it can be very challenging to fix. Typically, when the spring comes out or gets damaged, it's game over for the shifter. They are not very expensive items, so replacing the entire shifter or upgrading it is probably your best option if the spring is not going back into place

Check out the full review page for all the in depth specs on this bike: www.bikeride.com/himiway-zebra/ The original Zebra does not have a torque sensor, only a cadence/speed sensor. The new upgraded version (Zebra D5) does come with a torque sensor on the upgraded version. Stay tuned; we are going to release a review of the new Zebra D5 soon!

@@BikeRidecom amazing i will wait for it :D before buying it :D cadence is more a scooter haha torque feels like a bike

That's awesome! Keep me updated on how it goes; I love seeing people building e-bikes! Also check out our forums on BikeRide.com forums.bikeride.com/ I know our community would love to follow along with your build

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Awesome thanks for watching! I am glad you both enjoyed and found it helpful

Thanks for watching! Glad it helped you

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Thanks for watching and commenting! If you check out our full written review at the link below we have all the test results, and each has a graphic with comparison to other bikes. www.bikeride.com/engwe-ep-2-pro/ (you just need to scroll down the page and click "read full review" then scroll to the motor section and you will see the graphics for each hill test) You are right about the sizing, it's tough to say which is better after riding folders that do not offer any adjustment and these that can fit taller riders. I think its just nature of the beast, these folders will never replicate the geometry and ride style of other non-folding bikes. I have been hesitant to add customer service queries. We have been in contact with Engwe, and they are fast and responsive to our replies. I have found all e-bike companies are quick to respond to reviewers' questions and requests though. I have had broken items before and all brands have been very willing to send free parts if anything seems to be wrong. I'm uncertain if this is the case for single-purchase customers though, as the brands may be biased in ensuring they give the best service possible to reviewers like BikeRide. Starting in the next couple of reviews, we are going to spend a little more time talking about the manufacturer, how long they have been producing, and the track record they hold so far. To try to bring more info on the brand for you guys

@@BikeRidecom Thanks!

Happens to the best of us!

A very good pro for any bike!

Thanks! Good question, BMX is a bit of an odd one because unless you are very short, you will use the same wheel size for all sizes and only a slight difference in frame. Child or shorter than 4'6" has 18" 16" 14" 12" wheel sizes available depending on height ) and different frame sizes Most BMX will be a 20" wheel and 20-21" top tube, BMX bikes have frame sizes from XS to XL typically. Frame sizes here are referencing top tube length 4'6 - 5'1" -or 135cm - 155cm - (XS) frame 4'10" - 5'4" or 147cm - 162cm - 20.25" (XS - Small) frame 5'2" - 5'8" or 157cm - 173cm - 20" - 20.5" (Small - Medium) frame 5'6" - 6ft or 167cm - 183cm - 20.25" - 21" (Medium - Large) frame 6ft + 180cm + - 20.75" + (Large - XL) frame