AddMotoR M-81 review: $1,899 Compact Cargo Fat Tire Electric Bike

[@AddmotorelectricBikes]

It's a pleasure to see your review vids! Thank you for a fantastic presentation!

[@electrifiedreviews]

thank you! 😎🙏🏼

[@hackman88]

seems like battery locating the batter behind the seat tube would be more efficient. It would eliminate the need for the loop buttress which would make the frame stronger and lighter. And it would make more room in the step-thru area for a batter bottle or other accessory.

[@eileeneclark9011]

2/25/23...Up to 350# loaded.....Maybe 20 - 28 mph....rear cargo base welded on... looks good 👍....gotta learn HOW to ride this bike 🚲 ....I think this will be lots of fun...up to 80 mi on charge but you give it half that---so I'll assume 40mi on 1 charge.

[@Anonymous-jm3mg]

I think the 20" wheels can put more torque to the ground than a 26" or taller.

[@deadmanh]

Can this bike take 2 child seats like the Rad Wagon? It seems like a lot of bikes can have cargo payload ability, but the long tails interest me specifically for the potential to ride with 2 child seats in back.

[@pedrofernandez8729]

The Master has been one busy tester lately. Taking advantage of the nice riding weather, I assume? A cargo e bike has to be step thru, otherwise swinging your leg around the cargo you are carrying could be quite a mess.

[@electrifiedreviews]

exactly! good point that i forgot to mention. cargo would definitely make swinging your leg over more difficult. and yes! it's been warm out and i'm thankful we've had pretty much clear skies with no big fires.

[@petersantamaria3640]

How does the cargo bike compare to others you've tested?

[@pedrofernandez8729]

Have you ever tested an e bike w/o motor inhibitors? I would think they should be mandatory.

[@electrifiedreviews]

Pedro! happy Thursday. yes, and only a few e-bikes are missing them nowadays. i think you're right... they should be mandatory indeed.

[@kharlakhufumarketplace]

Is it possible to install a two legged kickstand at the bottom center versus using the side kickstand?

[@electrifiedreviews]

It’s probably possible but I don’t think AddMotoR has that option

[@chriskelvin248]

I noticed on the chain stays just behind the seat post there's a little cross member with a through-hole. Typically where you would see a double-leg kick stand bolt on.

[@wakawaka1976]

@@chriskelvin248 so does that mean it might accept a double kickstand?

[@racerx2095]

The motor and battery should be bigger for a cargo bike IMO 👍👍⚡⚡

[@electrifiedreviews]

Racer X! hello again! hope you're well, buddy. yes, and i think as battery tech continues to increase the ranges and energy densities will increase too!

[@grh7399]

Does this bike have the ability to increase the speed?

[@electrifiedreviews]

it doesn’t appear so. 😎🙏🏼

[@grh7399]

@@electrifiedreviews Thanks Brent for a quick reply, appreciated.

[@electrifiedreviews]

@@grh7399 absolutely! hit me up if you need anything else. be well, GRH7!

[@stupidcracker]

Per Addmotor, you can soft mod up to 28 mph

[@electrifiedreviews]

@@stupidcracker oh that's very interesting. could you explain more? if this could go 28 mph that would be pretty rad

[@wakawaka1976]

It’s an interesting ride… rides pretty low like a bmx bike. Brakes were very good. Wish we could have tried it with a heavy load on the back. I think that’s where it would have shined

[@electrifiedreviews]

LOVE the name! wakawaka... it has to be said in the appropriate voice. :) yes, a full load test is a good idea. Especially to see how the brakes handle the extra weight when descending long, steep hills. great suggestion, wakawaka and something i'm going to see if we can put together. thank you!

[@swartzautoman2]

Do a range test

[@electrifiedreviews]

that's a great idea. thanks, Swartz crew!

[@swartzautoman2]

@@electrifiedreviews You can test a few riding styles. 1 use throttle only 2 use pas3 or pas4 3 use pas1 (I'd consider this optional because we already know it's gonna be around 80.)

[@electrifiedreviews]

@@swartzautoman2 love it! thanks, Swartz crew. i hope you're having an awesome weekend. 😎🙏

[@kydeafie]

Love the look of it, except for the fat tires, so ugly.

[@electrifiedreviews]

😎🙏🏼

[@HackHunter1835]

Same paint scheme as RADPOWER bikes. Matter of fact, its gotten to the point where its the same everything, just a different name. And if i see another "folding fat tire" bike, i may cry. I know, i know, you need new content, but these companies need to up their game and make their product "stand out" from the crowded crowd.

[@electrifiedreviews]

Hack! hey buddy. yes, and it reminds me of car manufacturers too. like how you can get a toyota or a lexus and it's basically the same thing. and ok! you convinced me. we're going to try to get some wild e-bike review up now. fingers crossed :)

[@chriskelvin248]

Yeah, the Chinese are not known for leading style. BUT. Take a look at the segment. Radwagon, the benchmark. M-81 does everything the Radwagon does, but with a lower center of gravity due to the 20" wheels over the Rad's proprietary 22". And 4" wide Kendas for a cushier ride. And front suspension fork, which you don't see until you get into a $3,500-$8000 Tern. And hydraulic disc brakes. And a 20 AH battery pack vs a 14 AH battery pack. And $100 cheaper. This review is highlighting the new entry-level cargo ebike leader. IF the AddMotor components hold up. IF the price holds up. IF we see more accessories or accessory market compatibility.