AostriMotor S18-1500 humble's report

This video is about going the 15 miles around New Yorks Otisco Lake from East side to North to South over the hills and Home alive .And this Sprong I bought the AostriMotor S18-1500 as it was said to be a perfect starter E-Bike and one perhaps I could afford .So here is humble's report.

[@ShazammtheProducer]

Bro I came looking about a bike and I stayed becuase of you

[@humblegeorge]

Wonderful new Friend :>) You just made my day ! Please return and have an Adult dose of old humble george :>) I think almost 1000 videos all with Zero adds ! So you can eat dinner,take it easy,,,,,fall asleep.What ever and never have to get up silence that trash,,,,,,and hit audio on again. So I welcome you wit open arms and heart :>) Welcome.

[@humblegeorge]

And I have logged 1178 miles ! Lost 52 pounds and look like a human again,,,,,not quit Tarzan,,,,,but dang sure better than I did in March.Bottom line the bike is fantastic when used right.The assests plus you peadling equal great battery life a true 20 miles ! And a wonderful time looking at things at 22 miles per hour 42 on steep downgrades !!!!! Praise Jesus for disc breaks !!! And these puppies work !!!

[@ToxicTico]

Amen

[@ToxicTico]

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[@Realtor436]

Amen. Almen. Almonds.

[@humblegeorge]

1,804 miles now on ThanksGiving day.Rear tire needs replacing bad ! But the front is about half shot.All miles were on public highway shoulders.I was able to climb Moon Hill every time I went the clockwise way around the Lake.Third assist , first gear and bust yer ass ! But I never failed to make it ! A great first e-Bike indeed.

[@emeryerickson2361]

Thanks George,, I enjoyed riding right along with you ! Beautiful scenery !!!!! Finally a down to earth honest review. I am 65 and your 66 so lets go have a cooler after that long ride. Take GREAT care.

[@humblegeorge]

Welcome aboard! new Friend :>) Im so glad to see you found enjoyment in the review.New break pads and tires this year and just under 3000 miles.Looking forward to Spring.God Bless you for commenting.Cheers :>)

[@emeryerickson2361]

I purchased the same snake s18 Directly from Darren at Aostirmotors warehouse out of Toronto Canada. Shipped to my door was $1580 Canadian money. We have lots of snow where I am near Saskatoon so I wont get to actually try it out until Spring. I don't have scenery near my home so I bought a bike rack so my lady and I will go find some . I subscribed as well so will be watching for more of your content. Take good care. @@humblegeorge

[@humblegeorge]

I remember mine being around $1,600 two years ago. I hope you like it too.Remember the tires puncture easy and go flat in seconds ! Milla-seconds and it on the rim sparking down the road.I remember hearing there is a foam that can be sprayed inside the tube to really help.But I have not used it.Cheers new Friend :>)Canada has the best Beer on the Planet.

[@humblegeorge]

Now with 940 miles ridden this Summer I have a much better Idea of this Bike.It has been great ! The tires are getting worn down from only driving public highways as could be expected.I have lost 50 lbs of blubber and feel like I did at 22 years old ! And the bike gets me twenty miles plus when using the assist function and never the hand throttle.I always pedel at a fast pace in 7th gear and 3rd assist.Of corse steep hills require 1st gear 3rd assist.I cannot pedel fast enough to keep pace with higher assists.But I am averaging 22 miles per hour at my full clip.Bottom line,,,,,,,I love it :>)

[@skylolo7359]

Just seen your review video enjoyed it .im am looking at this bike but it has the 750w motor I'm over weight,mid 50's and looking for an ebike to ride to work which I only live a few miles from and to ride in general how is this bike without assistance. I've never ridden a bike with 4in tires

[@humblegeorge]

Ok guys this I feel is a better review than last time.Great excersize ! And the rascal handles great all the time ! Awesome Breaks not SquonkBuilt,,,,but frigg'in great ! I saw two Deer and got out totally enjoying the early morning hours when the roads are dang near empty out here.Every one hung over from last Night no doubt.Not old humble early to bed SOBER and up before the Dawn has time to crack first light.Zero television ! at all times F that garbage.And a solid Nights rest.Cheers Guys :>)

[@MrTaylorCathcart]

If been looking at getting this bike and going to be ordering it Friday I live in iowa so I’m worried about the cold but after seeing what you did I’m all in and man you had me cracking up the whole time loved the video thanks for the review😂❤

[@humblegeorge]

Taylor you made my day Buddy ! Happy ThanksGiving new friend. just logged 1,804 miles yesterday in 41 degree weather here in Central New York. And,,,,,,,yes I froze my ass off twards evening.But I lost 53 pounds in these miles and I feel and look much better.So glad to hear you liked it.Cheers Mate :>)

[@jimstaub2308]

Very creative ! Nice work HG.

[@humblegeorge]

Thank you very much Jimmie ! Getting slimmer was never this fun :>) Cheers to you and thank you dear Friend :>)

[@gregmayled]

Lake looks stunning. Also great to see roads so deserted. It’s so overpopulated here in the UK, you can guarantee to be stuck in traffic whenever you travel.

[@humblegeorge]

Great hearing from you Greg :>) Yes here too but mostly citys and rush hours.I try not to even take my cars out on week ends.But being retired I can pick and choose when I take it to the streets :>) Cheers mate and thank you very much for commenting,I am very happy you enjoyed it.

[@humblegeorge]

Ok one year has passed almost and I am in better shape now than I was at 40 !!! Winter weight is peeling off nicely and I will be back under 190 very soon.I have not rewatched this video in some time but it made me laugh a few times and I can tell you it is honest.100% no Bull-Shit.I didn't recieve one thin penny from the company.Happy Motoring ,,,,Oh I now go up Moon Hill every time and have never had to walk the Bike up.A real pisser you bet but balls to it and never give in.3rd assist 1st gear.

[@olsonspeed]

Great review, I bought the S17 which has 3" tires and a larger battery. The bike is a lot of fun and a great value.

[@humblegeorge]

I am always glad to hear when folks are Happy :>) We need more Happyness these days . Stay safe and Happy Holidays coming up. Thank you for commenting.Cheers .

[@olsonspeed]

@@G35149 I haven't tested my bike's range.

[@Real_AnimA]

I came here for the review on this bike, but honestly I can sit here and listen to this guy talk all day!! 😂

[@humblegeorge]

Well that's wonderful I am in real life the same as in these video's .Please return and feel welcome to do so.I hope to hear from you again soon.Cheers :>)

[@Real_AnimA]

@@humblegeorge cheers mate, not only are you entertaining, but you've convinced me to purchase this bike as an upgrade from my hyper e-bike you've got my subscribe!

[@humblegeorge]

Welcome new Friend :>) Please do some looking at other bikes first.This is indeed a " good " bike yet there may now be far greater for less.Now with 2,268 miles the battery is noticably weaker than a year ago ! And the tires are shot.All road driving though.A battery is $600.00 ! or was last Spring.So please look first and pray for the right one for you.Some have much longer ranges !!!!!! 17 miles and zero battery now.

[@bgd73]

thanks for review! this is more my neck of the woods (rural maine). Batteries need 70 degrees and fairy tales to last. You have an honest take on durability. All I have found is "the batteries are plenty".. I know better. The north is the opposite of excited ions...if you know what I mean. Looking forward to getting the delivery.. not quite here yet.

[@humblegeorge]

Sounds great! The assembly is not hard but takes time.Seven hours of charging and you are on you'r way please be sure you can actually get 7th gear ! It is tough to get.1st also a must ! Adjusting them is a real pisser too.Perhaps you are better here than I am. try 3rd assist and seventh gear for road riding.Peadle hard and fast ! and watch the meter to see how much drain is going on.Coasting down long grades will build back the charge at least until you are below 65% than not so much.But the disc breaks are fabulous !!!!! Just be sure they do not drag when off.And tire pressure ! keep it high as you can as it helps cut the drag of wide tires.Enjoy and please let me know how you like it.Cheers to you .Thank you for this comment.

[@kalvinsmall3843]

I love this bike I jus got my one today. Super fast 40-45 fat tires. My first e bike,didn’t peddle once push it to the max wrks great fyi..self tune up n oil the change,gear 5 it’s highest is crazy fast had battery to get me Home to. Peddle assist is crazy to

[@humblegeorge]

I am so happy you love the Bike ! 2,570 miles logged on mine and still enjoying it too.Needs a back tire BAD. :>) Thank you very much for commenting. If you want another video using mine now after so many miles just let me know ok ? Cheers buddy :>)

[@chrisb222]

how are you not a youtube star - brilliant

[@humblegeorge]

Well I think God helps me to stay " humble " with a channel that has no monatary gain and no adds.Small enough for me to respond to the comments I do recieve .So I am content with that.So very nice of you to say these words of encouregement to me :>) That means a lot.I really thank you for taking time to say them.And to watch these videos too.Cheers to you new Friend :>)

[@ShazammtheProducer]

facts dudes a genius

[@olsonspeed]

@@humblegeorgeGeorge, you are my e-bike sprit animal, thanks for the videos!

[@Rip1Outdoors]

I was hooked when I heard the banjo! 😂

[@humblegeorge]

1,800 miles logged and 53 lbs lighter am I.Needs a new back tire and the battery is showing signs of degridation .But still a great way to enjoy life.Thank you for taking time to comment.Cheers to you. :>)

[@Rip1Outdoors]

@@humblegeorge glad to hear testimonies about the ebike. I've been riding since June 22 and it has had a great impact on me. It doesn't matter what you are riding either. Just ride and enjoy!

[@humblegeorge]

Thank you dear person :>) I am chomping at the bit to get back to it.

[@N.Y.C._Outdoor_Squad]

Oh man you made me laugh. Great review. 👍

[@humblegeorge]

That made my day :>) Thank you for taking time to tell me the bike got me 53 lbs lighter and I went 1,800 miles this year.I am glad you laughed :>) I was hoping some one would.Cheers new friend.

[@megashovelmanam1517]

I got 1 of these and it sure is good fat tire ebike.

[@humblegeorge]

I am glad to hear from you.I have logged 1,972 miles on mine and am looking forward to getting this Winter weight off ! Needs a new back tire and the battery is getting weak now .But all in all it is indeed a good investment and fun to drive.Cheers new person :>)

[@humblegeorge]

I am now getting far more range using 3rd assist and 7th gear I peadle fast !!! 1-2-1-2-1-2-1-2-1-2-1-2 but I do not grow tired ! Of corse down to 1st gear on very steep up hill grades But still 3rd assist .Only on rare occasions 4th but it is so strong you may not be able to peadle that fast I can hang with it up to 32 miles per hour but I feel like a Hamster in a spin dryer !!!!

[@jasonvalentine3812]

Love the video and wow what a beautiful 17 Mile loop! Would you still recommend this bike? I'm about to buy one...

[@humblegeorge]

Yes, But realize there are several long downhill parts where I can regain some charge .Even so I am on fumes getting home but all in all absolutely.The breaks are fabulous ! and I now have over 2121 miles and other than needing a rear tire it is still very much a good investment in you'r health and enjoyment of Life.Cheers and thank you more than you could know.It is comments that drive this channel.God Bless you :>)

[@SingleRacerSVR]

Some Very Beautiful Scenery, Humble. But what ever you do, don't put one of those batteries on Squonkie - as he's already Turbo-Charged enough. ; )))

[@humblegeorge]

Not to worry about that Michael ;>) Down to 201 lbs as of this morning.So my goal of 190 is coming in sight.Between going to the gym three days a week and this bike I'm the one getting the Turbo Charger :>)

[@stephenstephen8660]

I thought the 1500w motor 48v, 15AH would have given a longer range though. Great review!! Why do I see other ebikes such as the babymaker boasting 70 miles with a 500w motor? Seems kinda strange.

[@humblegeorge]

Truth. Not something we get much Stephen when it comes to what they tell us.80 miles becomes 30 miles in real life and six hour recharge times are about the normal.Now to tell you the good news :>) With a full 100% charge Using the assist #3 after I start out at Assist #0 for a mile or so,,,,,,,the drag from the motor can ware you out fast ! like a break sticking is the feeling.Now your in 7th gear going down the side of the street.You hit Assist #1 not too much happens,,,,,,#2 a slight help,,,,,,#3 man it's like a tail wind or a big guy pushing you !!!! You excellerate to 22-23 miles per hour,,,,,your now peadling 1,2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,2 your ass off and very little resistance very little leg fategue at all.23 mph easy. You can do this for 11 miles or so get to where you are going and return for a 22 mile drive and still have some battery ! Even very steep hills and first gear #3 assist and you can make them with little battery drain.Now #4 and #5 assist will get you going faster than you really can peadle comfortably 4th yes,,,,5th forget it.But your now in the 28-32 mile per hour range.And battery is draining FAST ! Down hill grades no peadling and you recharge the battery as when you peadle faster than when the assist can move you.So you can with practice go a nice distance and have a great time loosing weight too.52 pounds off in 1,266 miles :>) Tires are getting thin though. Thank you for commenting .Hope to hear from you again.:>)

[@stephenstephen8660]

@@humblegeorge thanks!! Yes I also noticed that about the battery charge times. Almost all seem to have 4-6 hour charge times. I was actually hoping that configuration would go more miles, maybe at least 60 on a single charge but maybe that’s too much to ask for from an ebike. It’s just that I’m still baffled at the claim from another ebike manufacturer that their 350W 36V 10AH battery will go 70 miles while this setup from Astiromotor May not even make it to 30miles.

[@humblegeorge]

From what I have found there is one for about $7,000.00 that will go 80 miles.It has two motors and two batterys.Both motors can run at the same time,or you can choose just one.{Mountain Grizzly } comes to mind yet I may have it wrong.If I can find the review I will post it for you here.Stay tuned we just made a camera mount for my helmet :>) Now to somehow fix the Audio as wind noise is killing the b-roll for a good video.Thank you for returning and commenting new Friend :>)

[@paul-Cellit-boston]

Ebike manufactures tend to embellish thier reports on how many miles thier product goes on a given battery, in my experience.i have the same bike as is in this video and would get 15 miles on a full battery charge when it was new, using only the throttle. Maximum speed was right at about 28 miles an hour.

[@stephenstephen8660]

@@paul-Cellit-boston Thanks. I actually bought another model that boasted about 60 miles. I’m still getting used to it and understanding the different modes. So far I’ve ridden about 50 miles on a single charge but that was with pedal assist and I still had about 50 or so % battery remaining.

[@stephenbachar3312]

Hello thanx for the video i have the same bike but my motor controller is mounted on the long part of the frame by the pedals where is yours? and what year is your cool looking ebike thank you steve

[@humblegeorge]

I think it's inside the pedal housing ? My E-Bike was purchesed this Spring ,April.I hope it is this years.One thing I can share with you is I have gone 1,670 miles and only need a set of tires to be back to like new.All my driving has been on the edge of the highway.No off road to speak of.Thank you for your comment :>) Cheers new Friend.

[@paulgriffith9226]

I’m looking at this bike for hunting state property where atvs aren’t allowed. It’s a kinda steep, rocky road that’s a couple hundred yards long. How do you think it would handle that? Any opinions?

[@humblegeorge]

NO .The hub motor is mid range geared and you really need a mid motor that uses the bikes gears.Going up a steep road in first gear and third assist works if you are very strong legged.Changing to fifth assist does nothing to help you with a hub motor.Mind you the bike is ok in many ways and I road it yesterday I have driven it 1,888 miles.Good side of the road bike.Wast of time off road.

[@JackBKillinit]

Overall, bike has good suspension off-road. I’m 6-1 210 lbs. Power output is about 1250w +/- 50w max per gauge. I can add maybe 300/leg briefly as needed and it is a weak on the torque side. Bike is huge. Standing over main bar is about 33-34". My inseam is 32. I needed a bar riser and also a seat dropper for more technical downhill trails. Overall, I’d buy it again and if you upgraded controller to 40a vs stock 30 there would be more overhead as far as overheating is concerned.

[@humblegeorge]

I agree with you on every point.I have bit the dust getting off it several times due to it being high for a crotch safe dismount.And it does lack torque big time ! With battery fires being a real deal I would not monkey with trying to boost anything.Fuck it buy a Honda Monkey :>) Thank you for commenting I am glad to read it.Cheers to you Jack :>)

[@humblegeorge]

I wack my bag on the bike once in a while !!! Ya nasty being so high.I have had a few awkward dismounts too being pitched off the side and on my ass ! Still Alive though.

[@paul-Cellit-boston]

I have the same bike. Put 10,000 miles on it when had trouble with computer codes. Still can seem to figure out why it won't go. If anyone has knowledge of who makes the hub motor please advise.

[@humblegeorge]

Sounds like five sets of tires at that milage ! Goodness.You wore the bugger out man.Honestly I have no idea on this issue.But thank you for commenting.

[@paul-Cellit-boston]

@@humblegeorge actually it was only 2 sets. I bought a studded snow tires set for the winter. Drove it 12 miles one way to work and back every day. Used the 42 volt ryobi lawnmower and snowblower batteries, they worked awesome and got em for free in the home Depot recycle bin. 7 out of ten batteries I found there were still good.

[@paul-Cellit-boston]

@@humblegeorge does your bike still have the motor controller inside the rear hub motor? If so that would be helpful for me to know. Ur video was great.

[@humblegeorge]

Amazing find ! Have you seen footage of battery fires though ? It is a real concern to me.So much so I removed the battery and place it in a metal trash can ! Even now I wonder it that is enough protection.So using strange batteries may not be well advised.But again I do not know for sure.Best wishes Paul.Sorry for this late reply.Some comments I have to read through many upper ones to even find.

[@humblegeorge]

I have no idea honestly.I never monkeyed with the motor.If it ain't broke don't fix it is what I have been told :>) Cheers and Happy Thanks Giving coming up soon.

[@kevinlowe5109]

I recently perchest the Aostimotor, I don't know if it's just this bike or all of them. 1 flaw I noticed is the front fork/gooseneck. has a lot of slop to it. tightening it makes the steering harder. and I noticed that I have a lot of fine metal in the tube. i cant see this lasting long. :(

[@humblegeorge]

Good grief !!!! Tell them right away because they will help you quickly.My first battery was suspect faulty due to draining too soon Eight miles and zero.They had me return it and they sent out a replacment worth $600.00 So after that I logged 1,497 to date with no problems.Please call them or contact them somehow.

[@kevinlowe5109]

@@humblegeorge I'm trying to get in touch with them

[@humblegeorge]

look in my comments as they posted two comments and left contact info there :>) They are nice to work with.Be kind when you speak with them Kevin.Every one these days is edgy and easy to misunderstand.

[@kevinlowe5109]

@@humblegeorge I totally understand what your saying. and I'm always calm. I did send some pictures and a video of the slop.

[@humblegeorge]

You will be fine Kevin .They want to sell more of these and they will help you quickly.At least they did for me.I had a shopping list of things they asked me to do and supply like buy a voltage meter and send them the read out.But with batteries catching fire or exploding One can't take chances.Cheers Kevin.

[@lukasHenchman]

if you want the battery to last, avoid dropping below 10% battery, it will deteriorate the capacity faster, not a big deal if you can buy a replacement after a few years.

[@humblegeorge]

Thank you very much ! I didn't know that and a new Battery is $600.00 ! So I really want this one to last best it can. I am thankful for your advice it will be put to good use.Cheers and thank you for commenting.

[@josephfrost333]

You have good sense of humor just some things that you say🤦‍♂️😂

[@humblegeorge]

It is my goal in Life to help others keep their sence of humor :>) Im very pleaded you found the funny parts :>) Cheers to you new Friend :>)

[@BradleyNielson]

I have 2 of these and neither of them allow the battery to just slide in easily and lock. It is a battle every time. Already broke a key off in the lock. They are very very very ridiculously heavy and will get out run by the 17 easily. Pedal assist 4 on this couldn't cruise as fast as pedal assist 1 on the 17. Brakes are not strong enough to handle the weight if you are riding up in the mountains and they are so heavy you can not ride it up any significant slope cause the motor can not handle the weight. There is no light in the back rear light. Strongly recommend going a model number or two lower. Faster, longer battery life and not as heavy. fun to bugger around the streets but useless in the mountains.

[@humblegeorge]

I never had anything before this.So as you are stating honestly I whole heartedly agree with you.It is heavy and I have never ridden it anywhere but the road side.17 miles and it's on fumes or sparks as i were.However it is solid and I have never found the breaks to fail or even fade and I run some steep roads.I lost 53 pounds in 1,900 miles.So seeing I can not afford another one.I guess I will do my best.Thank you for your supporting comment.This will help others where I was not able to.Cheers to you.

[@myprayerforyou777]

How much does it weigh ?

[@humblegeorge]

well off the top of my head about 80 lbs could be less,,,,could be more.But heavy to be sure.

[@myprayerforyou777]

@@humblegeorge ok internet says 88lbs but I didn't think it was that heavy

[@humblegeorge]

I guess that would be correct .It scoots down long grades at good speed :>)

[@sigil3084]

This guy's hilarious

[@humblegeorge]

That would be me :>) Only folks with a sense of humor get half of what comes out of me.Well Sir you have a wonderful sense of humor. And you made me day :>) Thank you new Friend.As I see you liked this honest and insightful video please stay tuned for the other over 800 videos here.Welcome new Person.

[@sigil3084]

@@humblegeorge I will :)

[@humblegeorge]

Be sure to check for giveaways too.Over the years I have given out many builds.The early ones are shabby,,,,,but all I knew back then.:>) Thank you for this comment SIGIL .

[@sigil3084]

@@humblegeorge Cool, roger that.

[@tonyinmo2291]

So I was wondering, is everybody on here? Crazier than a s*** house rat? So I bought one of these bikes during the warranty. the gearbox went out so instead of fixing it or sending me a new bike they shouldn't be a part. I have to take the tire off and put the tire back on chain all kinds of s*** in the brakes and what have you and before you know it, I'm a bike mechanic. We're kind of b*******, as that's been $100 on a bike and then have to take it apart and put it back together again. What kind of f****** warranty is that?

[@humblegeorge]

Thats horrible !!!!! what a piece of shit they sent you !!!! I would be pissed too.Sorry to hear this.Please remember I am not sponcered by them in anyway.It was the first E-bike I every saw and bought.Thank you for letting every one know with your comment.