Unno Ikki Review: Can you even tell it's an eMTB?

[@Shawn-in-da-Canyon]

I have an EXe. It took me awhile to get the suspension setup properly. But, when I did, it’s magic and it far exceeded my expectations.

[@William.N]

Interesting bike. I feel the range limitation keeps this from being a real contender in my book

[@bikersedge]

It’s certainly not for someone who wants to do big rides.

[@IL3DSM]

It would work great for a person who is looking for a small boost getting to the trail, but doesn't need huge assist going up tech climbs. For example in my case, I have to do a 250m ascent over 5km on pavement to get the the trailhead - it's an extremely boring climb on the road. If I can get boosted on this climb to where I'd actually want to pedal - e.g to the trailhead I'd happily get a bike that can give me that while keeping low weight.

[@bikersedge]

@@IL3DSM problem is, your battery would be half gone by the time you got to the trailhead. Doesn’t leave much for the actual ride.

[@IL3DSM]

@@bikersedge Yeah it's not for everyone, but it would work for me - I don't mind a technical climb under my own power but only if 1. The bike pedals reasonably well (so it has to be around my current bikes weight of 36lbs fully loaded, can round it to 40lbs to be generous). 2. It's not egregiously expensive compared to an 'acoustic' offering Exercise is a big part of biking for me though - I also ride road and gravel for the sake of endurance, so this isn't going to work for people who want to coast to the top of the mountain in order to get more laps in. Hopefully in 5 years or so the tech will plateau and mature a bit and prices for ebikes go down a bit so I can justify spending a bit more on this type of purchase. For the time being though I'll just accept spending 25 minutes going up the mountain on pavement with the sentinel, as opposed to 10 minutes that it could be.

[@sterlinghinkle2352]

When are we going to get a video on the Transition Patrol?!? Love your content! Keep it up

[@bikersedge]

I’m heading to Bellingham this summer. Maybe I’ll see if I can snag one for a bit while I’m there.

[@sterlinghinkle2352]

@@bikersedge yeehaw 🔥

[@mtb.barista]

On which place is the trails you ride in comparison section when you ride Heckler ? thanks

[@emtbtrailrider539]

Great Review as always ❤

[@bikersedge]

Hey thanks!

[@jeanmarc_in_Hudson]

Nice review thanks! 👍

[@bikersedge]

Glad you liked it!

[@DK-wd8ju]

If you had to pick a light emtb today what’s your choice?

[@bikersedge]

Rise LT or Heckler SL. The Mondraker Dune is close behind.

[@rockandchilimtb]

I hope you will show the differences between the tq over the bosch sx unit on the dune xr/rr. Waiting for that video too

[@bikersedge]

Just got the Mondraker. Stay tuned.

[@katztsubai4513]

Who's the rider you were following at around 10:09-ish? (looks like Richfield) Steeze!

[@bikersedge]

The one and only Ben Craner. Old, bald and frustratingly good at bikes. Also happens to be my other boss so don’t tell him I called him old.

[@katztsubai4513]

@@bikersedge Nice. I'm almost as old as he is... I won't tell him and no offense taken lol. Sorry for asking an irrelevant question, but I come to this channel to watch reviews just out of curiosity, and stay until the end for nice POV by a good rider. Keep up the good work!

[@vidk0n]

It would be great if you could compare Unno Ikki with Mondraker Neat; on the paper these two bikes match each other pretty good. You didn't comment on the noise level of TQ motor; is it the most quiet e-bike you've ever ridden so far?

[@bikersedge]

I did comment on it. Said it’s very quiet. I think it’s probably the quietest. Haven’t ridden an EP8 RS or Fazua for a minute though.

[@romand123]

The Ikki seems pretty comparable to the Specialized Kenevo SL. Might be a bit quieter than the SL but the weight, power and travel seem comparable.

[@tracymcmanus550]

How does this compare to the new Orbea Rise? The Rise just seems like an overall more capable ebike for the money

[@bikersedge]

Haven’t been able to ride that one just yet. Stay tuned.

[@waynephilbert]

Nice review. Is battery easily removable? If it is, budget for two and just swap mid-ride if your loop gets close to your parked car. You get the range without having to carry the extra weight. It is less convenient and won't work on longer / epic type rides.

[@bikersedge]

It’s an integrated battery so you’re not swapping it without tearing the bike down.

[@Ro_Chaos]

You NEED to do a review on the new Marin Alpine Trail. I would DIE to see that!

[@bikersedge]

We don’t carry Marin. Unfortunately won’t be able to make it happen.

[@Ro_Chaos]

😩😢😭

[@chrisallen5293]

Great review as usual. I'm getting up in age and thinking about getting an e-bike but which kind? Full power burly one or light weight lower powered one. 🤷

[@jeanmarc_in_Hudson]

On my second e-mtb since 2019... That remains THE question 😄

[@bikersedge]

Ask yourself three questions. Do your prioritize “normal” DH handling over having to put in more effort on the climbs? Do you do big rides frequently or just shorter 1-2 hour rides. What type of e-bikes do your friends have.

[@chrisallen5293]

Maybe I need one of each. 😃

[@ralphkeith2905]

I'm 66 and developed some hip issues that I'm trying to rehab. I purchased a Specialized Kenevo as my first e-mtb mainly because of range anxiety and thinking I needed a long travel bike. I tend to use only the two lowest power settings and rarely use turbo. I've never come close to depleting the battery (most of my rides range from around 12 to 30 miles). Although the Kenevo is a great bike, I find it too heavy and can only describe it as cumbersome (I prefer flowy trails with some technical versus solely technical downhill rides). I'm in the process of selling it and will buy something with much lighter weight and smaller battery. If needed, I'll purchase a range extender.

[@romand123]

I started with a full powered Specialized Levo for a year and then went to a Kenevo SL because they were on sale and I wanted to see how much of a difference there was between the two. I ended keeping BOTH! The full power Levo is like a bull dog that you have to struggle with but the power and range is really nice for my steep trail network. The Kenevo feels like a normal enduro bike with a little help on the climbs. I’m 200lbs. I get about 2000k before I need to recharge the battery. It’s kind of a toss up!

[@50.Baryshikov]

Trek electric Slash review please!!!!

[@bikersedge]

Unfortunately won’t be able to make it happen. We don’t carry Trek.

[@virginiascurti5036]

Pardon me do you review anything that is not a boutique bike?

[@bikersedge]

Yeah. Frequently.

[@jmaxthebest]

thx for this review , actuelly i have canyon spectral on CF just few month ago its very very good but if i compare with my muscular bike commencal meta AM 4.2 lol its heavy ( off course) i only use my canyon on Eco mode and for long travel ( 70- 80 km ) and for less than 20 km i use my commencal because like my commencal ( and of course when i go to to make DH durring summer ) / i was surgery for heart deseas few year ago ( i was cure :) ) and i have disabled on one leg ( very painfull after MOtor bike crash 20 year ago) and ebike is a great solution for my pain , now i looking for a light e-bike to make 40-50 km ( in eco mode) with my friend ( my friend have only muscular bike) . The unno IKKI factory look like nice anf if i compare with santa cruz hekler sl XX carbon cc the price is more or less the same .... but i dont know ..... maybe wait 1 or 2 years i think there be other new model ... iIf you can compare ECO mode on shimano and ECO on TQ or fasua , do you thing its relativlly the same ? or need to use more power on the legs ? in average , on my canyon i use 14% of power ( and onnly use eco ) do you thing this kind of bike can be helpufull enought ( since my surgery , i do sport every day / cardio / ect .. ) i think yes but i never tried this kind of new motor ( i live on far small town in france lol its very difficult to buy a thing lol ) and i am not heavy rider ( 60-62 Kg) well thax again and sorry for the long .

[@50whatnomadtravelnursemtb5]

There is always a dentist out there with deep pockets…lots of better options for far less money. But hey nice review as usual!

[@bikersedge]

Thanks 👍

[@nckporter]

Bold move filming an eMTB on Jacobs 🤪

[@bikersedge]

Not allowed?

[@paulatwork517]

Confusing review. To paraphrase, "It is good, it is bad; it is good, it is bad; it is good, it is bad" .. Seems to me, it is an MTB, with a silent assist to get more laps; on this bike you go up the climbing trial, not the fire trail; then smash down without compromise. Perfect !

[@bikersedge]

I mean most bikes have good and bad parts. To sum it up this one prioritizes DH handling at the expense of range and power.

[@bfranco1519]

You sell these? @BE

[@bikersedge]

Yes. We’re now an Unno dealer.

[@LaurentiusTriarius]

The price is pretty much "hell nah" for me but what I'd want in a ebice is all there, oh also personally I think it looks like ish but they got the spirit right 😂👍

[@bikersedge]

Compared to other high end stuff it’s pretty comparable. Spendy, yes but not disproportionately so.

[@TheAngryHusky]

Great video. That price tho.

[@bikersedge]

Certainly not cheap. Pretty in line with other high end, boutique e bikes though.

Nice bike if you live in a flat area...for the rest, only full powered bikes!

[@bikersedge]

Or anyone with short rides.

[@cheut]

I can tell the seat tube is way way waaayy too long. Uno always prioritizes form over function, and their forms are ugly. Uno bikes are made for people who post up at the trailhead parking lot all day, waiting for people to compliment them on how poorly they spent 10k

[@bikersedge]

It’s actually not that long/tall. Compared to other bikes it has a similar height. Just looks long with the ultra low stand over.

[@justinl487]

Your thumb nails make me giddy. Beautiful shots

[@bikersedge]

Hey thanks! Glad you like them.

[@uskypg]

The limited dropper post insertion is a big no for any bike in 2024

[@bikersedge]

It’s not that limited. I’m running a 200mm dropper with about 2.5 inches of spare room. That’s pretty close to almost every XL I ride.

[@uskypg]

@@bikersedge I ride M size bikes at 170 cm tall and can run 200 mm dropper :) or even 210 with the V3 One up. I need at least 180 mm dropper I totally doubt you can do that on this bike as far as I've seen the numbers on their website. I think k they ship my size with a 150 mm dropper as far as I remember

[@erichbachman7363]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqSpqYd8j7pgobs me at 240lb is barely gonna get outta my garage on this system 🤣 Almost pulling the trigger on a full fat emtb Yeti 160e heavily discounted at 7.5k with pedals, cush core and a nice helmet included. Or it would be the cheapest Orbea Wild with suspension upgrade ...or a 9k Wild thats discounted from 10.7k to 9k.

[@stevehendricks3835]

Bobsled?

[@bikersedge]

Yeah there’s a little bit of bobsled in there.

[@jamesdorsijiuhjuh6151]

Full power big battery and turbo all the time other than that keep it! What's the point? If you want a more natural feel ride a regular bike! Or buy a car with a lawnmower engine 🤔

[@bikersedge]

It's tough. A half power bike still offers a decent amount of help with fewer penalties on the DH. Full power bikes definitely ride differently on the DH. I go back and forth.

[@EmilyLynn-v4w]

E-bikes are for 🐱’s also ride something different the same trail over and over is boring and annoying af.

[@bikersedge]

When it's spring in Utah there's not a lot of trails to ride that are ebike legal. But thanks for the kind words. Glad you liked the video so much!

[@EmilyLynn-v4w]

@@bikersedge I live in Utah. all Moab is good to go. Travel a little, make an effort, do something different, just another boring review🥱

[@bikersedge]

Can't ride ebikes in Moab unfortunately. I travel as much as I can - I have a job, kids, and a personal life. This is free content for you to watch but you're welcome to not watch it if you find it boring.

[@EmilyLynn-v4w]

@@bikersedge yep this channel sucks