Here's what I like and dislike about the Eco Drive 2.0 e-bike; an honest review after 6 months

Hello fellow riders! You guys voted, so here's a video about my thoughts on the Eco Drive 2.0 after riding it for food delivery for 6 months. If you got value out of it please give this video a "like" and subscribe to my channel for more food delivery vlogs, tips and tricks!
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[@grabadventures]

One of the best reviews on eco drive 2.0. Nicely done Bernie! Unique perspective and excellent tips. Been considering between eco drive and the kol max + so this is a timely review for me. 👍🏻 up for you. I will share it on my facebook and telegram feeds. Ride safe!

[@berniestudio]

Thanks man! Good luck in your e-bike research!

[@grabadventures]

@@berniestudio Hi bernie. One other question. I know the unladen weight is clocked at 20kg. With the rack and the bag installed does it count towards that weight requirement?

[@berniestudio]

I don’t know what to right answer to that is, but based on my understanding the weight that you got your bike at and approved by LTA constitutes the unladen weight. If you look at the specs of almost ebikes for sale in SG it is already pushing 19+ kg, leaving very little buffer for us. The rack and the thermal bag technically should be considered as the load, which is 100kg, that includes rider, rack, thermal bag, and food items. I guess this question comes up because rack and bag is semi-permanent as we don’t remove them once fixed.

[@grabadventures]

@@berniestudio thx bernie!

[@5kplamse]

totally agree. the most impt thing is the bike works like its supposed to and not keep breaking down

[@TamMahd]

I’m not a Delivery Rider, but I have a deep respect for the hard work you do to send food to our hungry selves… Nice video, keep making them, ride safe and best of luck 🙏🙏🙏

[@berniestudio]

Thanks for your kind words!

[@gggboy77]

I just switched to ecodrive and I love it.

[@berniestudio]

Nice :)

[@marjanecastle8648]

HI Bernie, I really love this blog for E-Drive review, a really useful content to learn to. Thank you.!

[@berniestudio]

Thanks!!!

[@eruiluvatar1982]

Well done Bernie!

[@berniestudio]

Thanks!

[@satosayuki836]

yup positive this ebike wen it comes to rainy days u had to ride very slow.i always use gear 3 or 4.but for pcn on rainy days I use gear 2 or gear 3 so as to be safe for me wen it comes to brake

[@berniestudio]

Yes I try not to use gear 5 too when the roads are wet, hard to control the bike. Like you said, I also use gear 3 or 4 for wet roads so I don't unintentionally pick up too much speed. Thanks for watching!

[@Ribena_Light]

Hi Bernie, nice detailed review on ECO 2. May I know if changing of ebike handle bar is, legal or illegal?

[@berniestudio]

Thanks Matthew! For cosmetic changes like handlebar I think it should not be a problem. I was initially thinking about changing it to a straight bar as well. I go by the rule of thumb of not adding to the overall weight of the bike, which according to LTA, unladen weight needs to be below 20kg.

[@Ribena_Light]

@@berniestudio Thanks Bernie 😊

[@michaellhs3726]

I think changing any mechanical part is allowed but changing electrical parts is illegal. But make sure overall (unladen) weight is not greater than 20kg for orange tags.

[@Ribena_Light]

@@michaellhs3726 Thank-You 🙋🏻‍♂️👍🏻

[@gohbm]

You really love your partner, I appreciate your attitude... 👍😎

[@berniestudio]

Lol 😂 yea my bike

[@Fuyukori]

What would be good for just delivering here and there for part time as I’m full time studying?just looking to earn some extra money whenever I’m free

[@berniestudio]

Hi! You can do alternate evenings like tues and thurs, then pick a weekend do a full day - eg Sunday. If you can, get a foldie and take MRT to orchard area. But can just start where you are first. Hope this answers your question.

[@Fuyukori]

@@berniestudio Foldable bicycle or Ebike is better for me? I stay the amk area

[@berniestudio]

A foldable is good for a start as it is a smaller investment and you can take it with you to explore different zones. Regular bicycles are ok too if you don’t intend to do different zones. E-bikes are more expensive, advisable to get only if you are sure of this gig.

[@raigan27]

Fully charge Battery can last how long and how far ?

[@berniestudio]

The range varies between 30-40km, and about 4 hours. Factors affecting battery life during this time are - hilly terrain, using gear 5 all the time, long distances between merchant and customer.

[@ryanseow3119]

Hi, what do you use to cover/protect your battery from rain?

[@berniestudio]

Hi! I use the IKEA zip bag - cut one side and slip it from the top of the battery down and use tape to keep the loose plastic together.

[@terencetez]

Hey. Good morning Berni. Not stalker or pervert ya. Lol. I have been following you. Though u are a young rider like myself. You are much more insightful. I just got My second hand ecodrive. I haven't started. One question pls. I am a sucker in directions. I heard fp map dun actually guide u. So how I fo collect and then deliver. Like Google map. Turn left 500 meter. Turn right now. Blh blah bla. How you manage? Thanks

[@berniestudio]

Hello! Thanks for commenting and watching my vids. I'm going to assume that you were joking when you said "tho you are a young rider like myself". lol. Ok on to your question. The short answer is - there is no way around it. If you are doing delivery you have to get good at directions, whether you started bad or good. It is normal to think that you are a sucker at directions because you have not started yet. The key is to practice. Practice makes perfect, Repetition is the mother of skill ... etc etc :) The good news is that it isn't a hard skill to master. Some tips: 1/ DESK RESEARCH The first thing is to do some desk research - Take screenshots of your zone from Google Maps. There's a pattern to how Singapore roads are arranged in the heartlands (assuming you are going to work in the heartland zone) - there's a hierarchy to it. I'll use Jurong East zone as example --> Inter-zone roads are Boon Lay Way, Commonwealth Ave West, Toh Tuck Road, Bukit Batok Rd, Hillview, these link you in and out of your zone. They usually have unique names. --> Intra-zone roads come in two forms, the Avenues, and the Streets. Avenues link you between the streets, and streets will usually bring you to your customer destinations. This is a generalisation and some aves and streets have unique names too, but those are for you to discover ;) --> Centrals are usually where the MRT, Malls and Bus Interchanges reside. These are where you wait for jobs. 80% of the time you are moving from Central --> Ave --> Street and back. Bonus tip: You will also come to realise that the block numbers also coincide with the street names, but not all the time. For example, block numbers along Jurong East St 21 are in the 200's, 240, 246, etc (the first number in the street name "2"). You can guess the street name if you know the block number. Find the pattern in your zone. This will cut short the time when looking for block numbers. 2/ RECONNAISSANCE Before you start your first job, it is important to get out there and ride around, identifying the landmarks based on your desk research in step 1. This step allows you to find out road hazards, short cuts, PCN routes etc. 3/ JUST DO IT You are never ready until you are ready, so once you have done steps 1 and 2 you will build up some confidence to start. The real learning begins when you do the actual jobs. You will screw up the first few times, but keep at it and you will be your zone expert in no time. Gradually you will not need to rely on Google Maps as much, and your stress level will start to reduce. Apps I use: Google Maps (bicycle mode), and OneMap (this app shows the block numbers very clearly, helped me many times) For downtown and the more mature estates, those are messier, so it's good to start in heartlands first. Hope this helps! Bernie

[@terencetez]

@@berniestudio Wow. I was just watching your video on how to secure the thermal bag again lol. You are an angel Sis. We young still. I'm 1983 lol. Should be ard the same age la. Thanks for such a long advice. Not many ppl will make such a huge effort to help. Thank you Sis. Ride safe ya. Cheers

[@berniestudio]

@@terencetez I'm happy to help! Ride safe!

[@terencetez]

God damn it. I was hit by a car. Some Geylang ahbeng. Left side body all pain. My right brake is broken. Fucker give me his number. At first he reply me. Say compensate $500. Now dun reply. Fml...

[@berniestudio]

​@@terencetez Oh no. Please see a doctor to have everything checked out. You got his plate number? If you are on shift when it happened you can check with delivery platform customer support to see what they can do.

[@laijinsen2869]

for the disc brake, have you check the brake pad? might be because of brake pad have wore out

[@berniestudio]

Hi, I'm not sure, but I only bought it less than a year, will brake pads wear out so fast?

[@JaskaranSingh-eq7ok]

@@berniestudio Yea actually depending on how aggressively you ride, brake pads can wear out in a few months to less than a year.

[@berniestudio]

Thanks for the heads up!

[@laijinsen2869]

@@berniestudio go for better quality brakes too. i have bad experience with china made brakes. i change brake once every few weeks. at first i thot it’s because i like to cycle during light raining condition or brake to aggressively and only to found out that the brake pad dissolve quickly when contact with water.

[@berniestudio]

Hi! I think I better replace my brake pads, but I don't know which one to get? Do you have any suggestions and can I get the one from Decathlon first? www.decathlon.sg/p/bicycle-disc-brake-pads-btwin-shimano-deore-compatible-triban-disc-black-decathlon-8325111.html Thanks so much!

[@m1xxified]

On average how many orders can you do on a full charge before the battery dies?

[@berniestudio]

Hello! Hmm assuming back-to-back orders and short distances (less than 3km) maybe can do 15-16? Hard to give an accurate answer, I've done two short shifts (~3 hours) on one charge before when doing Foodpanda, and each shift I deliver about 8 orders.

[@m1xxified]

@@berniestudio i see, thank you! Do you also have a fulltime job on top of doing food delivery?

[@berniestudio]

Hi yes I do.

[@5kplamse]

btw what's the speed on geat 5 on uphill?

[@berniestudio]

Hmmm this was using the first gen controller I believe it was 21-22km/hr

[@akudanlaut4511]

Hai sis i jush join delivero so what e bike can i take is it eco 2.0 how much is the price

[@berniestudio]

Hi! Welcome to the Roo Club! :) Yes this is the Eco Drive 2.0 and I got it for $1590.

[@akudanlaut4511]

Ok sis thanks u but i see ji move mc also ok sis

[@berniestudio]

Yes can also

[@keemingguan6640]

Hi . I wanna ask do you think it suits rider who stand 1.8m n weights ard 90 plus kg?

[@berniestudio]

Hi! I think for your height the stock model frame size might feel too small for you. I'm only about 1.6m and it's just nice. Weight shouldn't be a problem as the max load is 100kg. I would advise you go for the test ride. What bike do you ride now?

[@keemingguan6640]

@@berniestudio Previously i riding nakxus...Not a bad ride aftee i adjust the stem and seats height but battery capacity not enough..

[@berniestudio]

@@keemingguan6640 Cool. Yea best is to go for a test ride. Good luck!

[@keemingguan6640]

Just went for test ride..The power is there..But not sure will be comfortable for longer rides..

[@berniestudio]

@@keemingguan6640 I see. Yea comfort most important. Can try the other new bikes. I saw Mobot has two new e-bikes can go test ride that. :)

[@official2ez4laax]

How many litre are ur thermal bag?

[@berniestudio]

Hi! I believe mine's 48L.

[@tayyihao6659]

U work as part time? How many hours daily and how much do u earn from It

[@berniestudio]

Hi! It depends, since this is a job where you can decide how much you want to work. I usually work lunch and dinner times, so 11am-2pm, and 5-8pm, and on average it’s about $10-$15/hr, depending on the available quests or incentives. Rates differ based on the delivery zone you’re in, and that will affect your eventual earnings as well. Hope this helps and let me know if huh have other questions. Are you considering this as a side hustle?

[@roslee7]

hi Bernie,which area are u doing the deliveries? i am thinking of moving to novena area..close to velocity and novena square. Not sure is a ideal place for ebike for doind food deliveries over there.

[@berniestudio]

​@@roslee7 Hi! I'm doing delivery in Jurong East area. I've not tried delivering in Novena zone, but in theory I would assume that it will be good, because there's a good mix of commerce as well as affluent residential, which might increase chances of tips. Even the fee boosts are higher in that area for FP and Deliveroo. I found a link to a fellow delivery rider who did a video on Novena delivery that you can check out kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJ7ah5iJh65_qc0 - his name is SAB. The only way to find out is to try it out for yourself. Do it for at least a full week then you will get a feel for it. :)

[@user-mp6uy1kg4b]

You said @$$ 😂😂😂

[@berniestudio]

hehe yea. :)