Why These Are The Most Popular E-Bikes On Instagram

Jarrett Carter is a master technician at BMW, but in his free time he builds elaborate custom e-bikes. They're a hit on Instagram and even more fun to ride. Each bike is unique and has features ranging from air suspension to speakers.
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Why These Are The Most Popular E-Bikes On Instagram

[@brokenmedic9133]

Being in a wheelchair, I would LOVE the freedom of that 3 wheeled bike! Omfg to be out of the house again.

[@girlmusician24]

Broken Medic you should contact the artist and see if he’ll make a bike for you.

[@FarmerFpv]

Broken Nedic where are you from? I mean it really doesn't matter where you're from, me and my friends would love to build something to get you out of the house. Contact me [e-mail] Me and my friends love taking on challenging projects, the last project I did was a flying mosquito fogger for the local schools, so we can the fog all the creeks and the kids can go in the yard without getting eaten alive. Was completely funded by donations everything went into the project nothing in our pockets. It will also make her a great KZbin video.

[@einhundertfunfzig4919]

Broken Medic oh man Is everything going alright?

[@ericevans8227]

Broken medic. I just read your comment .. i hope someone builds you a bike .because i think everyone should be able to ride. That's what my shop is going to be all about but I'm still in the process of getting open .. Name of shop is WE ALL RIDE..good luck to you I wish I could help now.

[@petestronach4949]

hope you got hooked up with a bike for yourself broken medic, australia here

[@rayleeaustralia]

An artist, engineer n a very clever man. Two thumbs up!

[@douglasyoung4771]

A very cool video

[@bernardbizien202]

Royal coll bonne continuation✌️👍

[@b00bala64]

These bikes have a MADD Max feel.... ❤️😍

[@A.Dude.]

Why, you ask? It's because "influencers" - the scum of the earth, are paid to say so...

[@Nico-sl5uy]

Dude, you are so right. Social media has absolutely ruined our society!

[@sam53143]

lol. just enjoy the cool bikes :)

[@A.Dude.]

@@Nico-sl5uy Exactly and the worst thing is that they don't make enough soy "milk" for all of us to transition to this shit...

[@spacecryptid1769]

You seem miserable. What do influencers have to do with building cool ass bikes I build and restore awesome vehicles and influencers dont have shyt to do with what I love to do.

[@sauerbratt3756]

@@spacecryptid1769the dude was responding to the title and hes right. influencers are scum. props to the bike builder though, cool that he does what he does, they are pieces of art and art is subjective. they are ugly as f*** but still cool.

[@jrmc530]

These look like the type of bike tweaks here in my city be riding around on

[@BobMcCoy]

*AIR SUSPENSION AND SMOKE BOMBS?! I NEED ONE*

[@duggydugg3937]

Rob absurd and charming

[@GhostOfDamned]

*BRING ENOUGH RUBYS NEXT TIME*

[@mr.disney4740]

Badass... keep up the good work brother!

[@FarmerFpv]

These are the kind of project me and my dad did when I was a little kid, we used to get old don't electric forklifts and turn them into whatever we felt like turning them into mostly three-wheel trikes and some two- wheel bikes. Everything was from the dump and it was so much fun, I'm actually looking for a project to start with my dad it's been a long time and I would like to get him moving again.

[@ericevans8227]

Very cool you are doing exactly what im doing . having fun with bikes when you are grown... We all wanna be kids again and a bike will get you there ..very good and truck is kick ass too.

[@kw3494]

I know why you clicked on this video.

[@joelscb]

@Naveed Sekender g - respect women

[@buggyman286]

not gonna lie

[@DistantLightProd]

of course you do

[@timdegoede576]

Believe it or not I only clicked for the bikes😂

[@blitzburghbilly7813]

K W IF YOU GUESSED, SO I COULD READ THE LOGO ON THE BLUE VAN .... THEN YOU 👈🏼 (GUESSED) RIGHT.... IF U'VE (GUESSED) ANYTHING ELSE ? Oop's ! ..... WELL THEN U'VE (GUESSED) WRONG ! ....

[@justiceofskitzerland6429]

I'm re-building a recumbent tadpole 3 wheeler, I normally only spin wrenches so let's see how I do.

[@Taikamuna]

what is this mad max shit

[@tigre3droyce771]

Those are fun bikes, try to commute with these 30 min -1h/day in heavy trafic ..lol

[@arphx2]

You're an artist Jarrett. Love seeing art in motion. Well done.

[@nikistyled]

Wow that’s wild

[@kilogmatt]

Ug-uh-ly steampunk hipster garbage

[@sharkmentality9717]

If you've ever ridden an indoor (high tech) exercise bike or watched an eROCKIT video, you'll understand that the "feeling" of pedalling in sync with the engine is incredible. Wish more creative designers put emphasis on building bikes that pedal (with resistance) at high speeds. If you must just sit and ride statically, It's not really a bicycle. Rather It's just a pretty frame with an engine. And that's not being creative, that's deciding to compromise and using pedals as foot pegs...calling it a bicycle.

[@FWCaptain-kv6sm]

they're hub motors they have a throttle not pedal assist

[@InvestingHustler]

Great now I want one ! 😱

[@OGMillyMillz_]

Because of the women that’s on it?

[@RexFixx]

Idk i have 125 V twin liquid cooled drive it everyday on roads and i got 14y, my projekt is almost done, i buyed PC cooler 120mm for racing

[@EmoSew1]

"These bikes arent for sale" well there was no purpose to this video then.

[@blipco5]

So everything to you is an advertisement?

[@CarlosBenjamin]

blipco5 where did you get that idea? Of course everything isn’t an ad! It’s more like, let me show you something people are going crazy for and then saying you can’t have one.

[@blipco5]

Carlos...I ain't going crazy for them but I enjoyed the man's creativity.

[@CarlosBenjamin]

blipco5 I was going by the title saying they were the most interesting bikes on Instagram.... my hyperbole may have been a bit much.

[@blipco5]

Carlos....No worries, sometimes I'm a bit much as well.

[@travelingkaspersworld4096]

Imagine the work that went into the chain frame !

[@alipapa]

1960s: we will have flying car and teleportation in 50 years. 2018: this

[@sevenhelmets]

The video didn’t answer the question WHY they are so popular on Instagram. Moreover, it didn’t even go into detail about how it’s powered, drivetrain etc

[@ilikefoodcrazy]

Cause Instagram is a photo media platform and so its all about visuals

[@jamescrud]

They're bikes. How do you think they're powered?...chains, sprockets, electric motors. It's all the same shit in different looking arrangements.

[@MojoMicah]

Some of them were hub motors Noticed one with a motor behind the pedals Looks to be just regular ebike conversion kits that you'd find on Amazon or eBay

[@FWCaptain-kv6sm]

@@MojoMicah exactly nothing special just really weird looking ghetto bikes

[@SgtKong]

J, you taking orders? Do you have open books or even an interest? A piece of your art would be magnificent in my collection 🤙

[@mjwatershark1881]

Same, I would love to own one of these creations!

[@blsdava1]

Yea, so where do I get one?!!

[@sandydust376]

My name is daniel I was parilized 12 years ago and never gained my ability to walk normal agin but I CAN walk but I fall all time. And long distence is out question.... I tough me how to ride a bike agin that is my only way to get around town a bike is my life support for real when I don't got bike I'm perty much screwed it's like being stuck on a island kinda in a way .....what I'm geting at I would pert much do anything for a bad asss bike like. These you build

[@ianmangham4570]

Buy a trike, and an eBay kit for front wheel, all that for approx 500 pounds UK

[@chardelraconner2166]

"5 : 54 pm/c There's a first ford everything i assume" ©

[@masterphoenix3274]

Love the bikes, really nice work. Can I get one, I will spread by word of mouth.LoL keep up the beautiful art that is fully functional.

[@erickvillegas2544]

I’m not a big fan of the steampunk-esque design. But it looks genuinely fun to ride and it packs some heat.

[@christophercaetano6305]

LOVE YOUR bikes!!!

[@willeypoboy6052]

Sick bikes Alan! Can't wait to see what you come up with in the future!

[@staffsgt.retired8313]

2:25= That's exactly why they're popular. The same feeling I had when I rode a 50cc vintage moped at 30 years of sexy.

[@william_8844]

The vid didn't even mention Instagram 😎😎😔😔

[@BrianGerald]

MY Designs although nf abusively/criminally corrupted da designs, dem frightened of 'letic mopeds! I want Emancipation, Imma FIGHT for it ifa hav' too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Y'all wid Me?

[@LetArtsLive]

It must cost serious money to make these. What I would like to see is a bike that is not only art but is useful to go shopping is powerful can go long distances toy wagon go camping go over anything. I have an ecotric Hammer it's pretty good but riding long distances with no handlebars old school you will be in pain especially if you're 58 years old with one leg like me the farthest I have gone so far is 50 MI 31 miles have three bars left recharge keep going

[@derekthompson6653]

I don't care for EB they suck they don't go fast unless you put a big motor on the bike. The motorized bikes are the number one and they will always be the number one bikes. Motorized bikes you always put gas in the bike but with e-bikes you always have to charge the batteries if you middle of nowhere you are screwed you don't have a way to charge the battery so thats why motorized bikes number one and they look amazing too.

[@efraintorres9639]

Your bikes are badass super cool they are awesome God bless that gift you got keep up the good work

[@dtrfilmz642]

Awesome Idea sir I appreciate it 👍 🔥🔥❤️🇮🇳 love from india ✌️😉

[@siyahbeyaz9593]

Of course we are all here because of the e bike in our wall

[@painexotic3757]

the smoke one is dope

[@einhundertfunfzig4919]

Back pain joined the chat

[@WealthbuilderzTV]

I really like these bikes. I want one.

[@WealthbuilderzTV]

He doesn’t sell them.

[@SestoElomenTo11]

bummer! one hit wonder!

[@U.W.Y.H.L.]

Mr. Jarret, PLEASE MAKE A BUSINESS OUT OF YOUR MASTERPIECES BRO!!! After seeing your creations, It’s really pitiful to wanna buy some regular old lackluster trash in comparison! Please stand up and show all other fools how things should be done?✌️🤲☝️

[@adamsblanchard836]

Dstfu.... Anyway...hey that scooter with the chainstay stayed like that...that's sick right? Hey isn't that Master P's Limit..... hold ups weight a minute ha i cun'tdemit bih dey's No Limits , NO LIMIT ED's Lemon grizzle off da hizzle fo shizzle, wit gumm'n humm'n Hella H. Cruella's handle bars?

[@christopherveselka6739]

It's Crap... lol.. He makes Garbage.. lol its Cool.. But Your riding around in Recycled junkyard scrap... Period. So make it yourself if you want one..

[@adamsblanchard836]

Alright u all, the lucky majority....I know y'all see that too.... now get out my head and into my tool shops and start making my new bikes... don't forget to post, edit, then take.... Chain is enough y'all can handle the rest of this one on ur own... don't disappoint me and Franky now...GO ON GET!!!

[@Neo2906]

Cooles thing would be, one day you can see clubs like the hells angels riding with electric bikes :-)

[@philtobin9510]

I've built a few lowriders and I agree, what I get from it is to make people smile and the joy of seeing people smile.

[@alishanmao]

Jarrett come to China. we will start this E-Bike Business together and cover many countries.

[@gavindhailwal3432]

Wut

[@daviddistefano1575]

Let’s talk!

[@christopherveselka6739]

Oh yea. China. Lots of Crap out of China.

[@mrguppy1016]

WELL PUTO ...! AT LEAST PUT THE LINK Of THE BUILDER SO WE CAN BUY THE BIKES ...??? 🕶🕶🕶👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🤪☺️☘️

[@buckeye9252]

You couldn't cut enough lawns to afford one plus Im sure he doesn't accept pesos.

[@meanderingmike7640]

This man hands down describes the art behind the things i do. I never could have guessed a possible explanation like this one yet, he hit it spot on. I build motorized bicycles. Preferably the 2 stroke standard setups that most people can afford. I specialize on the working class. You just opened more idea of advertising than i ever though possible. I keep my buids cheap but the level of advers you just showed me, gives me confidence i can take-off into the next swing doing kids bike builds. Thank you. Also if your wondering, an 18in. Kids bid with a 38t sprocket is too much torque. Run it on a 32 and the average 8 yr old can learn how to control a bike safely.

[@illsideentertainment349]

Wow thats the coolest thing i ever seen u got some god given Talent. how much i can get one for 👍👍

[@pdsnpsnldlqnop3330]

His Pixar inspired restomod truck is cool. The bikes aren't that good for handling though, okay if you are just running over pensioners on sidewalks but not what is needed in traffic.

[@michaelwilliams6431]

Scott Smalfus Where are you? This should be you you was doing this type shit when I was 12 (I'm 36). If only we knew

[@dasnadasna-vh1mp]

I wanna buy a bile from you...like a fat tire trike with suspension and some kinda of wicked frame that you make...badass bike builder no doubt!!!!...could you lmk

[@anuivs2007]

I need some big company to buy him off so that the masses can get them too not just the lucky few

[@hankhill7697]

DigiClectic09 ....that's what makes them more desirable....their rarity

[@jaspreetsidhu5708]

LMAO these don't even seem comfy, as a cyclist I wouldn't be caught on these things, If I'm relying on a motor what's the point.

[@gasisthepastendoil]

Is there less chance of this type being stolen because it's not a classic delivery bike And maybe heavier and they probably figure you probably have a gun....like the one carried here in texas

[@themessthatisyourlife8399]

BUILD.......do not watch TV. Much more entertaining. .......The purpose is your creation.

[@keithlea6804]

nice build. how far can you go on a charge?how much for the trike?

[@mathewflick2959]

How much do you sell ur bikes for I'm in Australia and would like to save up and get please let me now... Keep up the unreal bikes...

[@michaelashbrook3195]

These aren't anything new. Custom bike builders have been doing this for years. Still pretty cool though

[@davidlong9002]

They're freaking electric bikes a sad attempt to make them look like Custom Motorcycles is pathetic only a complete loser would want to ride around on one of these bikes

[@haraldpettersen3649]

A amazing video. These bikes are just enormously tough, both with and without engine (preferably engine for me). I see nothing wrong with the manufacturer's imagination, he's probably operating on a larger scale now. This had to be popular.

[@Art_Travel_and_Hobbys]

Very creative... kudos 👍

[@RBLUS_TY]

I can't stand electric powered trucks or cars, but I am in favor of electric bikes and trikes. So seeing stuff like this is awesome.

[@joshualeboeuf2926]

Well if the bikes aren't for sale then GIVE ME ONE!!! :/

[@allanb5048]

U Are Creator that kind of Things first should be spotted on Mars that Truck are Awsome to Best of Luck

[@ALEXANDERCRETA1]

Sweet ride

[@craigherbort9632]

Great idea bro... Your good, put a motor on them then I believe they'll buy a bunch.

[@coolnegative]

They don't look very comfortable.. but they look cool!

[@richardalvis4695]

If you dont build them someone else will to sale. Enjoy your life. Bikes are super cool.

[@anikroy3924]

Americans for some reason have always been innovative since 1776 ( before that as well )

[@latola7204]

Dammm!!! Nobody’s gonna comment on that Chevy dually slammed at 3:09 min baddd asss

[@lsaffron9752]

This da new crazy， but better than a Harley Davidson....blah blah

[@charliedevine6869]

Nobody wearing helmets. They are up for some Darwin awards.

[@Earthlight777]

1:20 and 3:35 I think these were the bikes with the best design.

[@mikkolights]

Sick creations. For sure Investors will be interested in this one.

[@arizmendez1988]

and kids in other countries don't have food.....Americans lol

[@kennyh5083]

a collection of some of the most useless and lamest designed bikes I have ever witnessed!

[@SurprisinglyDeep]

With respect for that dude, some of those bikes might not be street legal. - Except in certain states, all e-bikes must have pedals, several of those didn't. - One or 2 were electric kick scooters, which require a special license in many communities. - Electric bikes and electric kick scooters have a specific top speed of 20 mph/30kmph, all those bikes seemed to be going faster. Like made props to this dude, but he needs to be careful or he could get himself into legal trouble

[@MattyH73]

thanks safety sally

[@pabloventura6336]

These bikes are literally "trash", get it? Alexa, play despacito 2.

[@mrjamesbailey44]

Well if they trash they are AWESOME

[@MrHPT3]

Most popular? The guy made 10. Neat bikes. Poor title.

[@henrybadd7116]

They are bad ass little bikes. At 16 you'd never get off that.

[@malikothman5381]

Just make your own bike it’s so easy and cheap

[@soulassassin0g]

Stayed for the bikes *Came* because of the girl

[@krisjooste]

Credit due where it's due but these machines are literal trash - they look and ride like shit

[@ewaldsteven]

No helmets, no jeans, no foot protection. Let's revisit this in a year or two.

[@malcolm4458]

Came for the super hot girl, stayed for the craftmanship.

[@meanderingmike7640]

My name is Mike. Im 23. Wiling to learn everything you have to teach and then some. Willing to pay but im not rich. Simply a kid trying to make a dream a reality.

[@edithquesenberry4356]

Why can't I gave a good neighbor like this letting me take a bike out for a ride cool bikes😁

[@Brasdleyart101]

December 2023 I think they're for sale now.

[@sleehwtoh1]

Smoke bomb holder and spinner.. Eww Rice, cringe I know that rice means Race Inspired Cosmetic Enhancement but still

[@johnjacob688]

Rice wasn't an acronym until recently. Rice was used by the American muscle and Euro guys to make fun of anything Asian regardless if it was fast or how it looked.

[@alexcantlow2920]

Just coz you don't like I its rice how about say i don't like the smoke bomb holder and spinners job done

[@chrishamilton2559]

Millennials, because pedalling our own bikes is too hard!

[@superfeschi]

Cool bikes but did you see that awesome truck at 0:31 and 3:07????

[@516throwapot]

but why are your knees in your face dude, come , who wants to ride like that

[@Loganl1980]

As bikes, these suck. Glad they're art.

[@ernietrott3529]

That's an e-bike I'd buy. Where and how much?

[@gitanoespana7694]

Ahhhh. So nice to click on good vibes.