Bee Challenger from Bee Cool Bikes - Overview

[@SMG-lz1zq]

Very cool! Yes, I would use it mostly throttle only. Looks great. Fun just to tool around on. Excellent review too!

[@bulletproof4716]

Cafe style handlebars would look perfect on this ebike

[@greg6162]

I like the handle bars stock… but I’m 6’3 and I don’t like to crouch. These bikes are usually small enough

[@GarrattHamster]

All E-Bike companies. Sell world wide please. Stuck in uk. With so many naff design ebikes. Unless it’s a super73. Please start selling world wide more. This and so many bikes I would go for.

[@buffalomind6838]

I don’t know why in the UK you guys would be excluded. Also the limit of 250watts is insane for all people in Europe. Like what can you do with that it’s like they want you to forget the thought that electric assistance is an actual thing.

[@zinknot]

@@buffalomind6838 250 watts, really?! That's terrible. How strictly is it enforced?

[@buffalomind6838]

@@zinknot I don’t live in the U.K, but it is something everyone obeys, but for the few who switch the 250w motor for something useful.

[@thecoolestmanever9068]

idk why tf ur telling us

[@darrylphillips6301]

Dude just move to the U.S., going 30 plus mph over here and 1000 watt motors and up. Like if 250 watts is what the limit is why tf would anyone even be looking at ebikes with that power. I can put down more peddle power than that WTF I'm sry but EU is backass as shit.

[@shawngarrison712]

Been waiting a month for mine to ship. Excited for when they finally get it in stock to ship.

[@buffalomind6838]

The saddle mounts is a great idea. Also the mid drive idea is something to think about as peddling is not the most functional, so getting all that extra torque would suit this behemoth of a bike in weight and length too. Good looking bike, but the speed would bother me as you’d rightfully expect more from the size and look of it. Perhaps a 1500-2000 hub drive would give the results desired like 45mph and far more torque to go up hills easily on throttle alone. Great review as always. Thanks!

[@Hoggdoc1946]

A change in the controller to one that provides more amp to the motor would be a starting plaace.

[@buffalomind6838]

@@Hoggdoc1946 that’s very true as. 750watt hub motor should be peaking higher than the 900’s to occasional just 1,00 as mentioned. It should be 1,100-1,200qwatts average. However if you have the extra $250 bucks mights as well go with a higher watt motor. However you may want to wire in a 20amp battery into one of those opening in the middle of the bike to offset the more amps you’ re inevitably be taking from the existing battery. And pedaling a bike with the dimensions of the peddles so forward & the weight being so high is impractical for considerable asking of time. Going up hill would seem practically impossible, so all the things mentioned should be seriously considered.

[@tirthb]

Mid drives usually cook the chain/gears in the long run

[@jamesnewsom5899]

Hey Citizen! Nice review. Would love to see more reviews with you standing next to the bike for a real size reference. With you in front of the frame all bikes look like minibikes in the background!😄

[@jamesnewsom5899]

My bad😞! Did not wait to see you mounting the bike!

[@dogcreek8547]

I purchased an Ariel Rider this spring. I'm 72 and ride only off road on a One Wheel wooded course for jumping. 1000 watt with another 1000W boost is all I want or need. $2400 also

[@ericechipman1183]

Another great video, thank you citizen. Looks like your knees were pretty high in the air when you pedal this bike.

[@CitizenCycle925]

yes, very high, i put a pic toward the end of the video showing bottom and top of pedal stroke. its in the what to know section.

[@rickyn1135]

I like the Faux Gas tank (battery) cover. 👍🏽🤜🏽🤛🏼 Love the shocks.

[@tirthb]

Great review. Thanks for the dimensions and sharing the adjustments u made.

[@stoutdog56]

Thanks! Very thorough and informative. There's no doubt, I have to have one.

[@darcyscott2406]

Very interesting bike/moped! Probably good for commuting or short trips to the market providing you have backpack. Downfall for me is non removable battery. Thanks for sharing and have a good day! From Northwestern Vermont

[@kenschiffmiller4923]

You gave a terrific review. Very comprehensive. Thank you.

[@nwmetalbug]

To bad the battery isnt removable. I dont have room for a bike in the house and my garage isnt heated. I think they will be missing a lot of sales where it gets cold because of that. Really like the bike though. Thanks for the review.

[@number1comment]

if you can’t fit this small ass bike in your house then I feel like you need a new house bro…

[@nwmetalbug]

@@number1comment Im retired and live in a motorhome. Thanks for the input though it really makes a difference in how ill live my life.

[@ug9191]

They should make more 24" fatbikes. Looks better proportioned IMHO.

[@greg6162]

One of the best e bike’s I’ve seen beside the seat… but that non removable battery pack is a deal breaker and the frame seems too stout which adds unnecessary weight. If it was slightly slimmer I would almost buy this just for the frame and handle bars. I’m 6’3 and it’s tough to find an ebike that doesn’t have me crouched uncomfortably.

[@johnw65]

Great Review 💥 Bee Challenger 750W now $1999 and 1000W is $2499 and FREE BONUS TRAILER ! ! !

[@LordDirus007]

I am getting the Black One. Painting the Tank Army Green, White Star Decal and putting Cafe Racer Handlebars

[@flolou8496]

Your video is still one of few independent reviews that talks honestly about the Challenger, and I'm impressed with your statement that it went like 42 miles throttle only on the 30 AMP battery, but how much do you weigh? you look about 165 LBS

[@teymac8127]

What a great looking bike! When I first saw it I envisioned it as a vintage Triumph with a black frame, a red and white tank with knee pads of course, and a red controller/side cover. Follow that up with a vintage style logo on the tank and side cover, and a leather saddle. Since it’s really more capable as a street bike I’d complete the look with some highway tires. Btw, I thought about your video on how to sell a million ebikes. Your observations were right on target, so I thought why not create a scoring system. Give one point for every feature that meets that criteria and you could give your viewers a yardstick by which to measure your “one in a million ebike”. This bike would get two points for battery!

[@profdleeucc]

Yes, this looks very much like a small lightweight EV motor bike design like a small Honda CT125cc gas motor bike; all it would need is basically some motorcycle tires. What size diameter motorcycle tire would one get for these 24 inch diameter by 4 inch wide fat e-bike tires by the way?

[@robynrobison4050]

Super cool! It's interesting the website shows it fits people 5'2" and taller. I'm 5'5", but only have a 28" inseam. So, I wouldn't even be able to touch the ground if the seat height is 33 inches

[@eisac1234]

The seat is very narrow as well though, not the same as seat height on a motorcycle, bc stand over height is much lower than you think it is bc of how narrow the seat is

[@ronniesmith7575]

I got the 1000 watt motor also came with finders

[@johnw65]

SALE-$2399-750w! LOVE ❤Lifetime biker here and the Challenger is solid! Awesome range, although I prefer street tires. Edit:1 month later: With a few mods this could be made into a solid 60mph ebike. Get a moped tag for it and ride it on the street.

[@Queerjuiceboxx]

Street legal, I live 6 miles away from work and I really enjoy the style of the setup and frame hoping this would be a good little commuter bike for work ..?

[@Djr2699]

Did you get it

[@Elisplushies360woodierc]

Damn that thing is bad ass looking.

[@charliecroft7012]

Good job explaining the bike 🏍👍

[@Hoggdoc1946]

This is an exceptionally cool design for sure I just wonder why it is so heavy is the frame steel? And I also agree lose that hard drive put 1000 W mid Drive on it change the gear ratio of the freewheel in the back and you have a rocket ship. BTW I truly think you have the best review presentation for e bikes on the web. You in front of the camera confidence comes through inspiring people to believe what you comment on> Good Job.

[@ezl8002]

The Ebike looks real good BUT, you'll play heck trying to pedal the bike since the pedals are too close with the seat too low. The frame needs to be stretched for pedaling. Not really meant for pedaling and might need "foot pegs" added for fellas 6 foot in height. A long minibike seat would be a better combination with a extended frame. I'm wondering if the hub motor has steel gears in it and thanks for the review.

[@craigapelbaum1629]

Where do you plug the charger in on the battery to be charged. Then I know the other end goes into a wall outlet.

[@williampayne2150]

Loved your review of the Bee Challenger bike. Definitely would be great for throttle only riding. On a side note, that planter bench next to the bike is cool. Did you build it yourself? I would love to get your plans if you did.

[@flolou8496]

I wonder if those rear schocks are exclusive to this brand's model, they look ver very unique, they don't sell them as a acessory on the companys website either,

[@23degrees]

definitely rear frame extension with classic UJM fender and saddlebag arrangement. small ones, though.

[@craigapelbaum1629]

Wow. This machine can pass for a full regulation motorcycle. No wonder why the manufacturer calls their company BE COOL. Because this two wheeled machine looks cool.

[@snan9735]

Great looking bike!!

[@romavilla7855]

Need splash guard for mud ..

[@davidcrowson4745]

Ooohhhh snap I neeeeeeeed that horn .

[@kevinjuresich5073]

I just got this bike but with the 1000watt motor, i feel the rear suspension is a bit too stiff, do you know if those rear shocks are adjustable to soften them up a bit i weigh lie 170

[@Iamgriffponce]

This is the bike I have, recently my chain fell off/ is super loose so it drags. How do I fix that?

[@anacondahugs808]

🐍Mrs. Citizen looks great and matches that bike. Black on black paint would match her leather perfect. I want to trade my SONDORS MadMods Scrambler for this. 🖖✌️

[@rickyn1135]

42 is good. Thank you.

[@michaelscott751]

Hello cool video you showed us the price of the 750w do you know the price of the 1000w.

[@1Conquistador]

Is speed unlockable, i feel like it should be able to hit 35-40mph!?

[@starcityrc3298]

I would stuff the frame full of battery. Maybe cut the horizontal bar out and fill it up with a custom battery

[@garybareman8132]

Love this bike. Thank you for the review. What is the MSRP?

[@MyCre8tiveUserName]

Price is LITERALLY in the video

[@greydogmusic]

Well done review

[@geraldscott4302]

Being a motorcycle rider, I love it. But the seat is just too tall for me to get my leg over (yes I am disabled) I can ride a Harley Sportster 1200 with a 26" seat height just fine, but had to sell my Yamaha 225 dual sport bike with a 32" seat height because I could no longer get on it. I can't even get on my 1971 Schwinn Sting Ray 20" bike, which I own as a collectors item only. When I was 10 years old (now 63) I put a million miles on a couple of those. I do like the idea that a company built an ebike that was not really designed to be pedaled. I hope that catches on. If you can pedal, why would you want an ebike? I get my exercise with my arms. My legs are toast.

[@LordDirus007]

What kind of anti theft features are there?. It being a 100lbs, if you can lock the pedals, be hard to steal

[@zinknot]

For over 2000 I would want at least 1000 watts. I'm either getting a Hemingway or a sur Ron. Probably both eventually so I have something my family can ride with me.

[@joep4235]

certainly, a good looking bike...

[@hampyonce]

Does it pedal like a Townie with the forward crank position? I love riding those things. It is hard to bear down, but I'm too old for that anyway.

[@janice1369]

Is it water resistant in case caught in rain

[@Ctown-lp6bq]

Bee challenger vs ariel rider 52 volts? Which would you prefer?

[@tonyholmes9024]

I love it! How does it compare to the x52?

[@CitizenCycle925]

x52 is way faster and more powerful, and totally different seating positions, bee cool more cruiser style, its like sportbike versus cruiser...

[@DeafAlone32]

I truly think this is a Super 73 RX killer...

[@CrazyTruckinS10]

Kinda wish I would have seen this before I bought my Sonders Madmods

[@guernseybozrah]

The transportation of the bike isn’t the issue it’s the batteries that are the problem.

[@lenz138]

I’ve been watching your videos for a while now and I’m planning on getting an electric bike in the 1st week or 2 in April. I’m kinda torn between the Hemiway Zebra and the BeeCool explorer. Which one would You recommend ? Thanks for your videos.

[@CitizenCycle925]

i have not ridden the Zebra but read the specs and i have been on other himiways. both bikes have 22a controller and 750w motor so power is probably very similar., batteries are same size, finishes on the Himiway maybe slightly better but it is also more money. Bee cool has full suspension but Himiway offers a step thru version. not sure what matters most to you...

[@lenz138]

@@CitizenCycle925 hey, thanks your feed back. There’s just so many options out there now and it’s hard to keep up. I think I’m gonna go with the Hemiiway as it looks to be a more upright posture when riding it. I know I can order new bars and a rack for it but it’ll bring up the cost to close to the same price as the zebra so I think I’m gonna go with that one. Thanks again for your input. Cheers.

[@dansebulsky4643]

@@lenz138 ;; book to no

[@TheXanthoman]

If there was a step thru with the same specs , i would be all over it

[@gage9594]

Love the review. Would you say this bike would hold up in light rain?

[@CitizenCycle925]

i think it would be okay in light rain.

[@SolelyElectric]

Handle bar mount diameter size ?

[@elnicaraguensedenicaragua6174]

Show how to navigate the display.

[@yh1786]

Note to self: Don't put finger between the tank and the front forks while turning steering

[@tompurcell3088]

Rambler is ugly but I wish the Challenger came in that gold option. IMHO, the Challenger, at 98 pounds - gotta have the 1000w version for it to be a good buy. Perhaps I'm wrong but I have to imagine a very sluggish 98 pound bike with a 750w hub motor. Love the style and the big battery. 24" wheels is a nice change!

[@deenaw6868]

Have you tried the 1000w version?

[@davidbautista9]

@citizencycle do you need license or register in order to ride this in town?

[@deehines5750]

No, it's still considered a bicycle under the law. Class 3 ebike.

[@gage9594]

I just watched your review of the bmx style fabulous bike. So I found the road warrior x2 and se (dual motor) . Was wondering if you had any thoughts on those.

[@CitizenCycle925]

Thoughts other than they look freaking awesome!! I have not had a chance to ride one yet, hopefully maybe by summer. I have two bikes from Fabulous and they are both very nice build quality, I would expect the road warrior to be the same.

[@gage9594]

@@CitizenCycle925 thank you so much.

[@carltonbanton8854]

Can that bike use fenders?

[@phillipmathis568]

Do they financed the bike

[@justinborysenko3885]

You could maybe put a tank bag like a sport bike on it?

[@CitizenCycle925]

my sportbike tank bag was magnetic, this "tank" is plastic so that wouldn't work. guess you would need straps.

[@DCart007]

I would like to see fenders on it.

[@CitizenCycle925]

yes, i would like that as well, nothing too big but i think it needs something just to keep splash off the rider

[@TheJmoneyp]

Its a great bike need to be a more powerful battery and be removable and mold the Tank cover a lil for the turns but I like it

[@jonsnipe5484]

I brought a mukkpet ebike on Amazon for 669$ 48v 350watt

[@ROGERWALDMAN]

needs fenders / 2 seater would be cool !

[@emidiobosco7140]

Great bike. But the limited Turning radius is a no go for me

[@asoka2000]

Can the 24 in wheels be switched for 26 in.?

[@profdleeucc]

Maybe for the front wheel and front tire combination but not likely for the rear wheel and rear tire combination

[@Catamount19]

How do you start it? Is there a key or anything to keep others from taking off with the bike?

[@CitizenCycle925]

There are no keys and you cannot remove the battery. You can set a passcode to lock the display though.

[@Catamount19]

@@CitizenCycle925 will that prevent the bike from being ridden?

[@hiandhello4183]

@@Catamount19 nope but you can just chain the backwheel to the bike

[@profdleeucc]

@@hiandhello4183 one can also install a front and back wheel disk brake rotor lock just like they do on motorcycles which would make it quite impossible to move, ride or steal it easily without destroying the disk brake rotors; especially if one also chained the rear bike wheel to the rather substantial motorcycle frame.

[@francescogalliano8479]

Ditemi dove e reperibile e quanto costa ?

[@jmorrison973]

fit another battery in the large opening under the tank!

[@romavilla7855]

Better adjusted to 50 mph..better and longer distance..or too hrs riding one charge

[@DYNABIKE1]

Same exact headlight as the Revi Cheetah - - - >>>

[@Michael._The_Storyteller]

I like the bike but, the battery is a deal breaker for me, I don't need a custom bike, but 'some' adjustment is nice.

[@johnseilicki7322]

Reminds me of the Whizzer Ambassador

[@CitizenCycle925]

i just looked that up, haha yes, pretty close!! :)

[@E-BikingAdventures]

Not being able to remove the battery is major deal breaker for a lot of people. That is a really dumb move given how li-ion batteries are sensitive to cold charging and storage temperatures. Also, just the inconvenience of it.

[@CAMO-hb8wc]

Did not the Adventurer get 40 miles range like this challenger did?

[@CitizenCycle925]

i tested the Explorer bike and it got 41 miles i think, this challenger bike was similar range even though it has larger battery, i'm thinking maybe due to its increased weight.

[@davidcrowson4745]

Has poppa citizen rode it yet??

[@CitizenCycle925]

not yet :) maybe in april

[@doctadrey3000]

When they put pedals on a bike like this it’s literally just so they can classify/sell it as an ebike instead of a moped

[@gsbguitarsgsb679]

It needs fenders for sure.

[@ryderkick3899]

Bottomline nice looking bike, but falls way short on the power. That bike needs a minimum of a 1000w motor.

[@66Grudge]

Fenders?!

[@barelytrine]

The fitment of the power tank needs some work, it throws off the look.

[@craigdoriety9798]

So basically an electric version of the old gas powered mopeds. No one really peddled those either.

[@allenschmitz9644]

Mod this puppy out with two motors and watts out the yazoo and be the first in your hood to wizz down the road @ 70mph.😋

[@rickyn1135]

Anyone else see Hi-Vis Orange and not Red,as the bike color.? Sad

[@nelsons.reviews]

I wish it was a 2 seater

[@norcodaev]

Can’t take the battery off?! 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@Saddletramp1200]

Hi, I am in lust. I'm n od biker.I have a 66cc two stroke on a Schwinn OCC. Plus my Lectric 2.0 I ride everyday.

[@CitizenCycle925]

how do you like that Lectric 2.0? i've only ever ridden the original

[@Saddletramp1200]

@@CitizenCycle925 I enjoy it very much. It's rock solid & trouble free. Other than waiting 6 months for it to get here it's perfect. I would wait again, its that good of a bike.

[@CitizenCycle925]

@@Saddletramp1200 I'm not sure how Lectric makes such good bikes at very fair prices. They have some kind of secret

[@Saddletramp1200]

@@CitizenCycle925 I have ridden about everything ever made. I was an apprentice in a bicycle shop at 16 and am a retired motorcycle mechanic. I say what I feel. Other people have different views. As they should. I have changed my bike some. Saddletramp1200 is my channel. 👍😎

[@thomasangelo1947]

Don't believe a word they say, buying from Beecool bikes is a mistake! You will be gambling, you might never receive your bike, just hear a bunch of lies! They are crooks!

[@jamesdumas6602]

WARNING: BEECOOL does NOT honor their warranty. They even gave me a shipping number 2 months ago and still no part.

[@ronniesmith7575]

4 screws and battery comes off

[@kevinhorning3624]

i learned this, i will not buy this bike right now. the battery needs to be way more accessable and more power. looks cool but--- lacking in many ways.