heybike Ranger S Review

[@EbikeReviews]

Would you consider buying the Ranger S? Why or Why not? Get Details Here: bit.ly/3WKfLxf

[@pedrofernandez8729]

For the price, it's got a few issues that it should not have, looks like QC is not the best for a major player in the E bike industry.

[@EbikeReviews]

@@pedrofernandez8729 Yes, its got a couple of issues, the one I don't think can be fixed is the speed. That really stinks. I like going 20 plus.

[@Jen-CelticWarrior]

I learned about the “auto” feature on a website chat with Heybike earlier today, and that fixed my problem with that auto-on feature. I also learned how to decrease the PAS1 so I don’t get whiplash when taking off!😄 I remember that you said one of your tires was overinflated? Mine were both at 22psi, so I had to bring those down a tad.

[@pedrofernandez8729]

@@EbikeReviews You can actually use the "walk"feature as a cruise control as long as you don't mind going slow.

[@daleknoel]

@@EbikeReviews isn't the advertised speed on their website 28 mphs?

[@kariv3297]

Thank you so much. I appreciate all the details you provide. I just purchased this bike and had no idea how to use it. Your video helped me so much!!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for this video and all the tips on issues I might find when my new Ranger S gets here. I think a spot or two of hot glue under the rubber where the wires pass through to the frame might be an easy fix. I'm going to do that on mine before I even ride it. 😊 Phil

[@EbikeReviews]

They may work just fine. Maybe yours does not have the same problem. Its a fun bike for sure.

[@CraigDyer]

The walking feature may seem fast on level ground, but will be good walking the ebike up a steep hill...

[@terencemanning9051]

Yes! That makes perfect sense.

[@verily1221]

I think it will be to fast either way. I wanted that feature because I thought it would be nice going up my apartment stairs. Looks like it's gonna be a real problem for me.

[@jayefyve9212]

I also think about steep hills where there may be an issue like flat tire or just too tired to peddle. I don't think it's for much else.

[@Jen-CelticWarrior]

We had the same issues with assembly, but we figured it out. The video was helpful. I’ve got the front basket to install, and I bought the Heybike saddlebags, which seem pretty nice. Looks like they’ve put a fairly stiff, thin plastic panel in the back of each bag so they will hold their shape and not get into the spokes-some folks on other videos seemed to have problems with that, but it looks like Heybike listened and fixed the issue. I’m going to sew a waterproof liner for the basket so things won’t fall out. I love to sew, so now I have an excuse to sew some more, lol!😄 Might just make more saddlebags, too!

[@davidstrowbridge7133]

Use the app to change to class 3. 28mph. The free mirrors that come with bike don't work on these handle bars. I haven't figured out to make front forks tight. When I push the handle bars forward or backward there is slight movement in the forks.

[@michaellevy789]

Your review would have been better if you had read the manual completely. Pg 5 image describes the headlight auto button!

[@michaellevy789]

Loosen the clip and make it parallel to the ground so it will guide the brake line more vertically and away from the tire.

[@EbikeReviews]

good tip, I'll try it, thanks.

[@chrismacomber1856]

The auto button under the throttle controls the auto on feature of the headlight

[@amazingm.ed.1944]

I too had a lot of trouble with the front wheel installation.

[@StonebrakerDoesStuff]

So I knew you had a video on this bike glad I found it….i was thinking about this being my next purchased looks to be around $1k now….do you remember much about the bike? Would u recommend it at the 1k price?

[@EbikeReviews]

Yes. Its a good value for $1000. I had the first generation and wish I had kept it longer, it was good quality and just an all around good bike. I don't know all the changes they have made, but hopefully its still as good.

[@StonebrakerDoesStuff]

@@EbikeReviews I ended up giving in and getting the ranger s the 1000 watt with the torque couple hundred dollars more than the 1k 750 cadence.. excited to have a torque sensor

[@EbikeReviews]

@@StonebrakerDoesStuff Great, curious to know how you like it. I liked the original version I had a a lot.

[@StonebrakerDoesStuff]

@ I’ll letcha know. I went back and watched a few of your videos on it and saw overall you seemed to like the bike despite some of the smaller things. The video with Toby where your riding the Ranger and wave at another dude on the bike and he doesn’t acknowledge you and you say something like not everyone is friendly no idea why but that’s one of my favorite videos cause you can tell you weren’t in the greatest mood that day lol

[@EbikeReviews]

@@StonebrakerDoesStuff LOL yeah, it happens sometimes. Some days I just like people less than other days.

[@bradleyw6970]

Good review, apparently there my be a button near the control panel that turns auto headlights on or off, oh I see later in the video you found it

[@qwynn4309]

I'm trying to find replacement washers/nuts for the front tire. Do you know which size is needed?

[@DavidCharles-wi4qr]

Fold down out of alignment bars will be changed to a BMX style with a useful to mount items.

[@shonoffshowclothing]

What do you recommend on replacement saddle? Thanks for the video

[@EbikeReviews]

I really like the Bluewind saddle. amzn.to/3JEG0j2

[@CyanQuiz]

Hi great bike review. Have you contacted heybike about the issues? I’m hoping they could fix them. But anyways does the shimano gear increase the speed? Cause I watched reviews of their ranger and it did. So I’m hoping it doesn’t stop at 20mph was hoping at least 25mph

[@EbikeReviews]

I have reached out, just waiting to hear back. The shimano gear shifter just changes the position of the chain and affects how hard you have to pedal. Its already in the highest gear. I can't pedal any faster to make it go faster, maybe a younger person can. On other ebikes you can use the throttle only to go the max speed. Not sure why heybike is restricting it. I hope to know more tomorrow.

[@HK-uj9qc]

How would this compare to the Mars? This is a 750 and the Mars is a 500?

[@Optunity]

Maybe engineers can update bike via app to make it go to 28mph. Maybe all they need is to tweak tge setting

[@HK-uj9qc]

No cloud 9 seat??

[@fullmoon2614]

Pull the battery when you’re done for the day. Pain in the rear but no battery, no light😎

[@EbikeReviews]

We found the solution. There is a button under the shifter that isn't easily seen so it was over looked. It turns the "auto" feature on and off.

[@petethehawk5186]

Is this unlockable to class 3

[@EbikeReviews]

That's the problem. Its sold as a class3 with a top speed of 28mph. However, to get to 28 it by pedal only. But the gears are not matched well so your spinning your legs very fast to get there. I can't get it over 24 and that only for a brief moment because I just can't keep up with it. When riding with the throttle only, it will only do 21.5.. In the app, its already set for 28. Just can't get there.

[@petethehawk5186]

@@EbikeReviews Hmm. Sounds like it needs a different cassette with fewer teeth at top end. I was really zeroing in on this one as a first Ebike after weeks of searching and videos, but now I’m not as sure. Their website and info on bikes leaves a bit to be desired. I don’t see anything on torque specs although I’m guessing around 80nm.

[@EbikeReviews]

@@petethehawk5186 Its a good bike, if you don't want or need to go faster. I heard back from support this afternoon, they escalated my case to an engineer so we should know more next week.

[@mlfurgerson]

@@EbikeReviews any further response about the top speed?

[@EbikeReviews]

@@mlfurgerson NO. They avoid the question. However, they sent me a new controller and said some of the first batch bikes may have a controller issue. I received it but have not installed it yet. Yesterday I was on a group ride with someone on a new Tyson. I ran out of battery after 24 rough miles. He still had 1/2 a battery left. They are almost the same. So something is not right. Hope the controller fixes it.

[@michaeldaniels5067]

so ranger vs ranger s, is it worth the upgrade?

[@EbikeReviews]

I guess it depends on your riding style and what you plan to do with it. 750w motor from the Ranger S is powerful, but appears to limit your speed which is disappointing. Other than speed, I have no regrets.

[@christypowers6899]

I have both and my Ranger is better than the Ranger S in my opinion

[@EbikeReviews]

@@christypowers6899 Wow, your the first I have heard say that. Please let me know what you like better about the original Ranger. Thanks.

[@christypowers6899]

@@EbikeReviews I watched a video on KZbin and somehow I have my Ranger going quite fast. I can beat the S in speed, I like my drink holder, I like the lighter weight, I just like my Ranger better all around.

[@Optunity]

This comes with Heybike App? You going to make a video of the app?

[@EbikeReviews]

Yes, it works with he app. I'll make a video soon about it. It fairly basic, but allows for a couple of customizations.

[@marjhmg]

I have this bike and we ordered the basket with the iron bottom for the back and it appears that the holes do not line up in the correct position, for mounting. Do you know anything about this?

[@EbikeReviews]

No sorry. I don't have the bike anymore. However, I have an aftermarket rear basket that I like and I attach it to any rear rack with heavy duty zip ties. I have the ones I use in my Amazon store. I think they were rated at 75lbs each. Very heavy duty and I have not had any problems with them.

[@Optunity]

Assembly looks hard. How was it?

[@EbikeReviews]

If you have someone to help hold the bike when attaching the front wheel, all is good. Shouldn't take more than about an hour to get it completed.

[@Optunity]

Do they know about the rubber piece holding the wire in frame comes loose?

[@EbikeReviews]

No I didn't mention that.

[@Optunity]

What they say about Walk mode?

[@DonGorth]

Fix for light coming on...Turn the battery off or remove it

[@joannajones708]

Factory set speed. Just change in advance settings. Simple.

[@kevinhoward500]

Great overview does the bike have a cruise control setting?

[@HK-uj9qc]

Sounds to me like false advertising. They say it goes 28 but I haven't seen any review where that is the truth.

[@davidhall2569]

Just in case install tire liners 🤔

[@Optunity]

Did you get a response for walk mode?

[@EbikeReviews]

I didn't ask, see my previous comment.

[@001jacksun65]

In walk mode shift it to 1st not 7th

[@Optunity]

I have brain cancer and I have trouble pulling the bike together, especially the rear large basket. Can you make a long detail video on how to assemble the Ranger s

[@EbikeReviews]

Sorry to hear about the cancer. I had planned to make a video, but ran into a little trouble during assembly and had to stop filming. So there wont be an assembly video. But, heybike made one, its not complete , but its better than nothing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6OnhqSJh8yZmcU&pp=ygUZaGV5YmlrZSByYW5nZXIgcyBhc3NlbWJseQ%3D%3D

[@isabelr6292]

I’m 4”11 would it be ok for me to ride? It’s the reason I was thinking about getting it and is it heavy

[@EbikeReviews]

@@isabelr6292 4'11" is the minimum recommended height. I'm not 4' 11" so I can't say how easy it is to get on and off. But for a big guy it is. I would say you should be fine with it. It weighs 72lbs which sounds like a lot. It is if you need to pick it up to load it in a car or something. But to just ride it, you don't notice the weight. Its actually easy to keep it balanced.

[@sergioalvarado4778]

Hi there ,love your videos, just got my ranger s and have been riding a bit, trying to get used to an e-bike, first one I have, I have one problem, maybe you can give me some ideas, shifting from 1 to 7 it’s ok but when I use the thumb shift to go to a lower setting, it does not transition smoothly, any thoughts?

[@EbikeReviews]

So does it sound like the chain is not transitioning and its grinding or catching on the gear? If so, you probably need to adjust your derailer. Here's a good video explaining how to do it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYi1lX9_nJxsg9E

[@sergioalvarado4778]

@@EbikeReviews will try it tomorrow, thanks for your help

[@sergioalvarado4778]

@@EbikeReviews I watched the video, made the adjustments and it’s working well now, thanks and keep those videos coming, I love to learn

[@EbikeReviews]

@@sergioalvarado4778 Great, glad it was helpful.

[@MsJoie10]

Why aren’t you wearing a helmet?

[@donwilson350]

Good video man but it's a bummer that the bike only goes 21 miles an hour in the throttle. For what you're paying for it should be going twenty eight like they advertise that must be false advertisement

[@EbikeReviews]

Big Bummer.

[@Starr3712]

Legally ebikes are not supposed to be able to go past 20 mph with just throttle. 28 is with pedaling

[@EbikeReviews]

@@Starr3712 Yes I have learned that recently. Although there are still manufactures that get away with it.

[@donwilson350]

You know really that doesn't even make any sense if you're going 28 miles an with the throttle or if you're going 28 miles an hour peddling what difference does it really make you're still going 28 miles an hour

[@EbikeReviews]

@@donwilson350 If you ride the bike you would understand. The gear ratio makes it near impossible to pedal up to 28mph and its not sustainable because your spinning so fast. So there is a significant difference. It also makes a difference for anyone that is not able to pedal much but maybe they wanted to the full speed of the bike like it was advertised. Makes a big difference to them too.

[@davidhall2569]

I would also advise riding gloves 🧤

[@hakes9996]

Warranty is not available..run around

[@zhuzhuzhzu9403]

Wow, the motor is super noisy.

[@EbikeReviews]

Yes it is. Noisier than most.

[@zhuzhuzhzu9403]

@@EbikeReviews I just can’t justify the price when lectric xp3.0 is only $1k with best customer service

[@EbikeReviews]

@@zhuzhuzhzu9403 I agree, they have great prices, but not a lot of extra features. I have heard they have excellent customer service. I tired to work with them when the Xpedition, Trike and 3,0 came out, but they were not interested. So I can't speak for the quality myself, I just rely on feedback from current owners.

[@FoxAxel1982]

Cons. He cant control his thumb, got a bike that has branding, too weak to fold handlebars.... Good grief get a grip...

[@lotevalencia]

The charge actually took 6 hours and 20 minutes these cheap knockoff China bikes are horrible

[@Optunity]

Nice video. Did you contact heybikewithallyourussues?

[@EbikeReviews]

yes a couple of times. So far they keep telling me to make sure its set for 28mph in the app. I sent them screen shots and I'm waiting for a response. They never confirmed if its supposed to do 28mph in throttle only or if its only with Pedal Assist. waiting...

[@Jen-CelticWarrior]

@@EbikeReviews I’m having trouble with my Ranger S now. 😩 I got instructions from the website chat about using the app to adjust the speed so I didn’t get whiplash on PAS1. That worked for awhile, but it went back to whiplash mode. I do one or two pedals on PAS 1, and I jet up to over 10 mph, even with my max speed setting at 12 mph. Sometimes, the PAS won’t kick in for over 10 pedals, but I can hear the motor humming (that doesn’t sound like a good thing to me), and then it kicks in to whiplash mode again. I’ve used the app, same thing, turned everything off and back on, same thing. I have deleted the app, reloaded it, but I have yet to test the bike using settings with the new app download. If THAT doesn’t work, I’ll contact Heybike again. Could it be the display malfunctioning? The controller or the motor?? Hmmm.

[@Jen-CelticWarrior]

@@EbikeReviews, okay, I think I figured it out. In the app, in Personalization and located above the speed settings for each PAS level is an option to have the throttle match the speed setting of the PAS level in which you are riding, or have full speed throttle. I had full speed throttle selected because I use the throttle when I take off and mount the bike. I also like to sometimes zoom across an intersection. The personalized settings won’t work unless the throttle matches the PAS speeds. So now I take off using PAS2, which gives enough speed for takeoff, if that makes sense. So I love my bike again, but I wish I could have the option of full throttle. And maybe there’s a way I can get that, so I’m still going to contact Heybike and find out. There IS a learning curve to this bike!😄

[@EbikeReviews]

@@Jen-CelticWarrior I received a reply from support, they are going to ask the "Engineer" about not being about to go full throttle to 28mph and get back to me some time next week. I like the bike for many reasons, its fun, has some great features, but don't sell me a ebike and say it goes 28mph, when it can barley do 20.

[@EbikeReviews]

@@Jen-CelticWarrior I hope your app adjustments fix it permanently. Whip lash isn't fun. Repeated whip lash isn't fun either.

[@frankc2159]

DONT BUY FROM HEY BIKE!!!!!! they use fedex and don't hold up any of the delivery dates. im on the 4th day in two weeks they said it would be delivered and not only will fedex not help me get my package but after calling heybikes phone number they tell me its not actually customer service and someone named kevin would call me back for customer service. its been over a week and no phone call or bike. ive included screenshots of the times it said it would be there "today". even a text from fedex demanding saying i have to be there to sign just for me to be told by fed ex actually maybe in another two days. customer service at heybike doesnt even exist. its all a money grab!!!!!

[@MrBernardhard]

Have you received your bike yet? If so, do you like it?

[@cherylnewell9912]

Gosh mine came right away. I was surprised how fast it was delivered.

[@kirkcooper9880]

Order one on Black Friday it came in less then week