Engwe E26 - can it get up a 25% climb? - review

[@stevejax3271]

This is a true test video so many Americans on KZbin on a 750w e bikes flying around flat roads is not a test it's just a run out. Riding up a 25% in the Lakes (the most beautiful place on earth) on a UK Legal E- Bike is how you test one out. Been looking for something to commute to work through Manchester City Centre mostly flat with a nice long run down the side of a Canal into Salford and yes I'm sold and ordered one. Thanks for the video subscibed, liked and looking forward to viewing your channel and future content.

[@LakeDistrictcyclist]

Thank you Steve that’s kind of you to say 😊

[@johnmcdermott4929]

Watching in Ireland. Beautiful scenery. I’m strongly considering this bike. Has it a Torque sensor or Cadence?

[@LakeDistrictcyclist]

Hi it has a Cadence sensor, in a few weeks I’m reviewing a Engwe folding e-bike that has a torque sensor which I will go into detail on so look out for that 😊

[@johnmcdermott4929]

@ Great. I’ve just subscribed so I’ll be watching out for that. Thanks for getting back to me!

[@johnmcdermott4929]

@LakeDistrictcyclist I’m also looking at a Fiido Titan which has a Torque sensor.

[@joearmstrong9531]

Looks like you had fun mate

[@LakeDistrictcyclist]

Yes mate, it’s a fun bike to ride, probably get you up anything 😊

[@alanmeasures8337]

Another good one mate, Any idea what size the sprocket is how many teeth, Was thinking about a bigger one maybe something like 50÷ tooth

[@LakeDistrictcyclist]

Not with bike at the mo but will get back to you

[@alanmeasures8337]

@LakeDistrictcyclist OK mate no worries

[@LakeDistrictcyclist]

@alanmeasures8337 think mine has 48 teeth on front, if you use my link in description this code should get you extra £100 off influencer50off

[@altern8tive]

For that environment I would definitely be swapping out the chainring to get a higher cadence, it will help the motor more than grinding up :)

[@LakeDistrictcyclist]

I get what you are saying but I still had a few gears left which I could of used but was really fun

[@alanmeasures8337]

Chain ring, Do you mean the sprocket mate

[@LakeDistrictcyclist]

@alanmeasures8337 maybe I call it a chain ring

[@alanmeasures8337]

So you think a bigger sprocket would give it more go something like 50÷ tooth

[@jasonharris839]

Be interesting to see a side by side comparison with your x35 powered Orbea. Whilst the x35 has less torque it has less weight also which could be a huge factor. Range as well could be interesting as the reduced weight might make getting home easier on the Orbea, if it runs out of juice.

[@LakeDistrictcyclist]

Orbea far better if you want to use as normal bike or like you said run out of juice but that climb, I’ve never flown up it like I did today, not much effort at all the bike did the work, never out of breath. But run out of juice and not much chance you are riding it far but so much fun 😊

[@jasonharris839]

@@LakeDistrictcyclist biking is always best when it's fun.

[@bilelrahmouni01]

is this the 250w EU E26 or the 1000w US E26?

[@LakeDistrictcyclist]

It’s the EU one set at 250w but if you have private land you can de restrict it

[@MahmoudGhn3im]

any idea how to make the tires smaller? i have had the bike for 6 months now and are quite tired of how big the tires are any ideas anyone? i love the bike just too big tires.

[@Becka_Harper]

Maybe switch to street slicks? I know you can get those, but I don’t know if anyone makes standard bike wheels compatible with these.

[@Poseidon6363]

It's a 750 watt motor restricted to 250 watts which can be easily unrestricted

[@Marcio2024-of2tb]

How?

[@LakeDistrictcyclist]

@Marcio2024-of2tb I’ve done a video on how to do it check out my Engwe reviews

[@stevejax3271]

Shhh don't tell the Police ha ha

[@cuppakoffie810]

I have a problem with the bike steering to the left. I had to fight to keep the bike going straight. Did you experience something like that? I send Engwe a video what it does. They told me they are sending me a new fork and headset.

[@LakeDistrictcyclist]

No mine is perfectly fine, you might have a fault mate

[@literova]

Had mine almost a month now, the power is unbelievable. I'm 78yrs old, had a conventional ebike for six years and stopped cycling two years ago. Missed cycling so decided to get back to it and opted for the E26 as it seemed good value. So far I'm not disappointed.

[@LakeDistrictcyclist]

Yes it’s really good enjoyed riding it 😊

[@daviddring8692]

Assuming you haven't got the boost one then

[@LakeDistrictcyclist]

I’ve just reviewed the Engine pro 2.0 which was a very powerful bike

[@eevilangelo1865]

Why did you go downhill in speed 5?

[@LakeDistrictcyclist]

Didn’t really matter that because I was going over 15.5mph the motor wouldn’t of worked and I didn’t turn a pedal so didn’t really matter what level speed I was on 😊

[@josefraiz8438]

What is the range of that thing 20km?

[@LakeDistrictcyclist]

Says 140km but on my roads probably get 30km on max power with the big climbs, leave it eco prob get a lot more

[@GG-ml3vr]

​@@LakeDistrictcyclistHad mine 2 weeks,wont do more than 20 miles,mixing between assist 3 to 5 ,no throttle.Very dissapointing.

[@LakeDistrictcyclist]

@GG-ml3vr do you know how to activate throttle?

[@GG-ml3vr]

​​@@LakeDistrictcyclistYes thanks but i dont want the range any less than it is.To be fair i use it unlocked and ride it pretty rapid so ill just have to put up with it or slow down😅(or buy a spare battery).I agree with your summary of the bike im realy enjoying using it.

[@LakeDistrictcyclist]

@GG-ml3vr thank you

[@Williamgillan-y5v]

Hi there I feel very reluctant in paying all this money for bike,had a ride yesterday afternoon, and it felt so fragile,there is hardly any carbon on it, the ultegra if it is the real ultegra then it looks very cheaply made,a chap who lives up the road from me has got a Scott road bike and he has got ultegra and his looks a lot better than my bike,Taiwan parts can't be that good,is there any chance of knocking the price down as £3,500 for a bike that I don't think will last very long,my specialized sirrus which I am selling is the same weight as the canyon 2cf8 and the gears etc are very well made Hi there I have emailed them as I am not satisfied with the price for bike. I believe the parts are TAIWAN

[@Williamgillan-y5v]

It's a good job that I have got two year warranty on it,how long have you had your canyon mate

[@LakeDistrictcyclist]

What bike you on about William?

[@LakeDistrictcyclist]

6 months it’s the best quality bike I’ve ever had, the ultegra is the new 12 speed version and is fantastic

[@Williamgillan-y5v]

@@LakeDistrictcyclist I am on about the CANYON ENDURACE CF8. THE PARTS ARE TAIWAN SO THATS PUT ME OFF,THE WAY YOU KEPT EMPHASISEING THE BIKE WAS A DREAM TO RIDE AND IT GOES UP HILLS WELL TO ME WASENT TRUE, ITS VERY FRAGILE FOR £3,500 I WANT MY HEAD TESTING,I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO GET A WELL MADE ROBUST BIKE,IN ONE OF YOURE VIDEOS YOU SAID YOU HAD TO TAKE IT INTO A SHOP TO GET MENDED,I HAVE GOT TWO YEAR WARRANTY FOR BIKE,I WILL TRY AND SWING IT WITH THEM AND GET THREE YEAR WARRANTY

[@Williamgillan-y5v]

@LakeDistrictcyclist hi there if you have had it six months or more ,you shouldn't have to have paid for repair, if you have two year warranty, bye the way I rode from maulds meaburn yesterday to thirlmere reservoir bridge, well worth the visit,I had to get off the bike loads of times as I over did it and became Dizzy and exhausted, I made it,the journey was 58miles,but I didn't have a car parked so I could cycle back to it,it was a task,maybe next time I will take me car which will relieve the journey home for being 72 on 1st October I was proud of myself. BILLY