Fabulous eBikes - Route 66

To learn more about he Fabulous Route 66 ebike please visit www.fabulousebikes.com/
The Route 66 is a will be a limited production run. Features include 750w Geared Hub Motor, Hydraulic Brakes, 24x3in Whitewall Tires, Torque Assist Sensor, 52v 20AH Battery Pack, and Rack and Fender included. If you are looking for a comfortable cruising ebike with solid power check out the Route66.
Ride Safe
~Citizen
Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro & Overall Impression
2:04 - Step Thru/Tires Size
2:50 - Seat Hight & Ride Position
3:37 - Short Rider
4:14 - Weight/Brakes/Lighting
5:10 - Controls & Display Settings
8:00 - Colors/Battery/Seat
9:29 - Gearing/PAS System/Motor
10:35 - Top Speed
12:25 - Hill Climb
14:32 - Torque Assist Sensor Demo
16:53 - Wrap up

[@michaelbedard7859]

Still by far the best bike reviews in the world.....😊

[@jfly2249]

The pedal assist looks the same as the Wired bikes which also engage quickly and deliver a steady wattage which is not surprising since they use the same display. Really the best system imo for high power bikes. The surging from a torque sensor makes the high power bikes unrideable, at least the one I tried. I really like Fabulous going with the smaller tires and the 52v system and large battery. The bike should appeal to a wide audience and would be my choice over a Magicycle Ocelot for a bike for the wife if the price was right. Not a lot of competition in the 24 inch tire so they stand out in a crowded market.

[@larrybowers64]

Hey Bryan, another great review! I've had this bike 3 weeks and loving it! Just want to point something out about the P3 setting. If you leave it at zero its great for controlling your speed in a setting like a greenway with a shared bike path where you may want to keep speed around 22kmh at full throttle in PAS 2. THEN, If you want a sudden burst of speed, all you have to do, is keep the throttle wide open and start peddling! As soon as the pedals begin turning, you'll instantly have 100% throttle power. Try it, no gear changing, no change in PAS setting, just start peddling!

[@jvctnt]

Love the adjustable handle bars!

[@devilstomper88]

Great review. The route 66 seems like a hidden gem as it's not yet on their website. Hope it comes out soon. I love the color scheme, very sexy looking bike. Fantastic speed for 750w. Interesting tire size, kind of in between but looks perfect for cruising. Also love the idea of the torque sensor. Fabulous is simply fabulous 😊

[@Mac_Raymond]

I couldn't find it either. I found a 48V version but not a 52v 24" tire one.

[@devilstomper88]

Maybe the 52v is American? I didn't check the US site yet

[@CitizenCycle925]

It's on their USA website www.fab-usa.com

[@Mac_Raymond]

@@CitizenCycle925 thank you!

[@davidlorin1379]

I like how they have the mounting holes for a 2nd battery. More ebikes should have this

[@Campfussell]

I love the 24 inch tires. I was riding the Biktrix Juggernaut last night and was telling Debra I wished it had 24 inch tires, but other than that the bike is a dream.

[@terryrccrazy6993]

I love what I am seeing so far with this bike, I have a ebike but have been looking for another one and I think this is the one

[@jimmyjames8736]

I am often on the old route 66 in Springfield, Missouri. I think this bike matches the route 66 vibe very well. It looks kind of old-fashioned but stylish like a classic car. The 24x3 tires look good. They should help provide excellent range with the big 1040wh battery. I like it.

[@jvctnt]

Yes, I can never afford a reno'd classic car, but I might be able to afford this (I hope).

[@ericechipman1183]

Now I definitely like that type of torque sensor!!

[@georgeballow7028]

Been waiting for this bike. Have a Solterra with 5K miles on it. The 20 inches are a little small and the big power full size are kinda big. This is the sweet spot. Great review as always.

[@tonytesoriero1242]

Another great review thanks. I just added a Havoc x2 step and I think Fabulous did a great job on everything. Very happy customer

[@LouisGagnon575]

Cette bicyclette te permettre de vivre un bel été félicitation mon Dan

[@grouchydude3448]

That’s one beautiful bike!

[@eanlee000]

I noticed the wheel is a wider fat tire type, in the past companies were putting 3 inch tires on a 1 to 2 inch wide rim, that would cause, snake bite, flats. I really like the wider rim, so the tire doesn't over hang the rim. What is the width of that rim? I am hooked on your videos. You have the same enthusiasm for e-bikes as your subscribers. Keep em coming!

[@danielbossis2939]

very very good review !!! PRO !!! thankssss i by one ...

[@Altema22]

Excellent review as usual, and the bike seems like it will fit a pretty wide range of rider heights. I'm glad SOMEONE figured how to put trigger shift on a bike without moving the throttle to the wrong side. I have a cadence sensor that's faster than a torque sensor. It requires about a quarter turn on startup, just like this bike. But when already pedaling, the motor engagement meshes with the instant you feel resistance in the pedals, and it feels very natural that way. I don't know why manufacturers don't setup their bikes this way, but perhaps most controllers don't have those settings. I would have changed the throttle setting exactly like you did. Every time I come across a bike with the throttle limited by the PAS, I remember the time a drunk driver was careening though a parking lot straight towards me. I twisted the throttle and got full power, moving out of the way in time. If my throttle had been limited, I would have been hit. The bike is a very nice color, and that 'bridge' between the seat tube and the main tube adds a lot of strength. Nice performance numbers, so I'm sure many owners will be happy with this. When I saw the four attachments together, the first thing I thought was "Battery!"

[@walterdurand9472]

Nice video as always very insightful love the drive system on this ride will consider this Company for a bike

[@pedrofernandez8729]

It's only fair that you pack up your car and take this bike and explore Route 66 and make a video on it. It will be majestic. Views will be thru the roof.

[@kevinnashskitchen3517]

Lol.. And come to the Woodward Dream Cruise here in Detroit area. Going on yesterday and today. So many nice cars to see. It's on tv a bit local in Detroit area now.

[@pedrofernandez8729]

@@kevinnashskitchen3517 I was thinking more of Route 66 out west, Az, NM, the old alignment. It would fit right in.

[@blintzkreig1638]

Seems like a pretty nice bike.

[@joshpointoh]

I don't see it on the website at all

[@CitizenCycle925]

It's on their USA website www.fab-usa.com

[@mainman1783]

was looking at the euphee this might be the one

[@elayned6147]

Helpful video, yes, thanks 🙏 ❤

[@CitizenCycle925]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rogerguild9167]

Very nice review. Very interested in this bike for my wife, like all the features this bike has will not have to upgrade anything. Definitely have to look into the Route 66 24 inch. Thanks again.

[@CitizenCycle925]

Glad it was helpful!

[@goldbearbunny4787]

That's a nice looking bike I can't buy anymore I bought 3 this summer alone lol I love this company

[@arelkay730]

Great review as always. However , I didn't see it listed on their website.

[@CitizenCycle925]

It's on their USA website www.fab-usa.com

[@rayrussell6258]

@@CitizenCycle925 they should link the us website to their main website then. I didn't see this Route 66 on their website.

[@kevinnashskitchen3517]

Very cool.. I wonder if it's the same motor used in their 48 &60V bikes?

[@mikekeller491]

i have to get one of these too

[@TimMarinier]

Hello, really appreciate your reviews. I would like to know the result of your typical range test, if you did the test. Thanks.

[@markstephenson6952]

I just went to their website and this bike is not listed.

[@CitizenCycle925]

It's on their USA website www.fab-usa.com

[@johnfreed4651]

I was looking at the Euphree City Robin, but then I saw this beauty! How would you compare the two? Thanks!

[@1norgman]

Thanks for the review… sounds like those Zoom brake had a grinding/noisy sound when applied. Please provide your opinion of the Zoom brakes… would you replace them with Tektro brakes?

[@tueur43]

The bikes are looking great, very well built, competitive in the price range. BUT, they need to work on the website its garbage and outdated. Also, the social media presence... facebook page looks dead. It scares the buyers away thinking that the company is dead. They need to hire more people to handle that side of the business.

[@lynnboyce1729]

Wow so dead on,.. the site is quirky at best,..outdated, hard to find anything, no links to access online instructions or manuals.

[@JR-to8sn]

How do 24inch rims handle/feel vs 20? I find the 26in bike just make the bikes too large and bulky, so the only other options is 20. There aren't very many 24in rim ebikes out there. I don't off road, but cruising by the beach

[@JP-nx2wr]

Love your videos Bryan! Trying to decide between twist throttle and thumb throttle, I find the walk mode way too fast and instead use the thumb throttle on left side to go the speed I walk. Walking on left side I think it would be hard to reach the twist throttle on right side.... Has anyone found a way to slow Walking mode or been able to reach twist throttle from left side of bike? Thanks all!! JP

[@E-BikingAdventures]

What's the peak output? About 1000W?

[@clownworld3107]

How do you compare it with Himiway Cruiser?

[@shokrum]

Being that you run the double Hub setup I'm curious what your thoughts are on the new Recon Hummer e-bike? Obviously it's overpriced but I'm just curious if it was free would you ride something that heavy duty?

[@jsaysay520]

what's the top speed with pedal assist?

[@kevinnashskitchen3517]

I'm pretty lucky that my bike you get PAS in 1/4 turn. Like from 12 o'clock to 3 o'clock it kicks in.

[@rayrussell6258]

Talk a bit more about the ghost-pedaling please. I've found regarding torque sensor vs cadence sensor that I prefer cadence, because at my age my legs are not as strong as they were 50 years ago. However, if you are saying this system on Fabulous provides max thrust even when ghost pedaling, I may say this system tops BOTH of the others. I'm not concerned by instant response, I want max output from the drive system with less stress on my legs. Watching this review, my only complaint is the welding appearance on the frame not being smooth. My Aventon 2 frame has no ripples. Did you mention price, or did I miss it? Their website prices are in Canadian dollars, and I didn't find a Route 66 on it.

[@romavillamiguel9845]

How many miles the range per battery charge..?

[@Mac_Raymond]

Couldn't find this on the website

[@CitizenCycle925]

It's on their USA website www.fab-usa.com

[@ashpunting]

When you were doing the hill climb dose in matter what gear you're in ?

[@E-BikingAdventures]

No. He does it throttle only.

[@ashpunting]

​@E-BikingAdventures Thanks, man, 👍🏼

[@SC_Visuals]

Would you say the company Pexmor is reliable for e-bikes? I’m thinking about buying one of their 26inch 750w e-bikes but i’m not sure how reliable the bike/company is.

[@jimmyjames8736]

I think the online ebike market has so many different brands trying to pop up and get a piece of the action that it should be assumed that most of them will not be around very long. Pexmor is likely in that category. If you want the best chance of getting a bike from a company that will stay in business, then more established and popular ebike brands may be a better option for you. Fabulous is likely to have staying power and not have their bikes become orphans. Same thing with other brands like Aventon, Lectric, Radpower, and Biktrix. I just think that out of the hundreds of current ebike makers, only dozens are likely to survive. And, the bargain basement sector that Pexmor is targeting will be especially difficult.

[@GS-cm2bl]

I bought one of these bikes and find that is unstable and "wobbly" at any speed. I would recommend that you try one before you buy one. Preferably get it up to 20km/h. But at any speed you can feel the wobble. I am not a bike builder but I think that this style of frame with all the weight on each end (big wheels, heavy rear motor) causes too much flex in the frame. You get used to the wobble but it does not feel safe. Its a pretty good bike otherwise and it is cool looking and pretty fun to ride slow on. The zoom brakes are adequate to come to a stop but they are not the greatest (for example you can rarely lock up the rear wheel unless its a little slippery out). The controls (throttle, lights, display controller) are what you would expect on this class of ebike ie. Cheap. The torque sensor to activate the motor is not to my taste. basically you set the level of assist and as soon as you start pedalling it takes you to that speed. There is no subtlety to it. The bottom bracket is really low so you will bang your peddles into the ground guaranteed even after you get used to cornering with the inside pedal in the up position. I like that it uses all easy to replace standard parts (battery (Reention Rhino), controller is KT with standard XT-60 XT-30 connectors, hub is bafang). its a neat bike but I highly recommend you ride before you buy and pay attention to the wobble. Like wiggle the handlebars while you ride it. Most bikes would correct themselves immediately. This bike wants to keep on wobbling.

[@RiverMudStudio]

From the seat post back the structural pieces look thin for a 78 lbs. ebike. Ever if it had a center bar it looks as if it would jiggle a bit.

[@whoanelly-]

in the video it didnt seem wobbly. You bought this SAME exact mode?

[@romavillamiguel9845]

Why no lock 🔐 of the battery..?

[@totoroboto]

I heard Mr. Citizen say there was a key slot on the kickstand side of the bike to lock and release the battery. Hope this helps.

[@roberthaseltine5977]

Anyone know what amp charger they have?

[@JP-nx2wr]

3 amps

[@whoanelly-]

Can anyone else confirm wobble with this bike? I really dig the 24" to bring a lower center of gravity withouth going down to 24", but wobble would throw me off.

[@CitizenCycle925]

pretty much every step thru bike will have frame flex, just the nature of the design. I dont remember this one wobbling for me, but i'm sure if you shake the bars back and forth it will wiggle, they all do.

[@whoanelly-]

@@CitizenCycle925 Appreciate the reply, then I cant risk it as I know that will bother me. Hey you reviewed the EMX. Being a tall person yourself, were you comfortable with that one. I might treat my inner child by gettin that for pure nastalgia.

[@admiralreefer]

Doesn’t look like your riding tall at all when your knees are hitting your face while your riding😂 good review though

[@GipsyDean]

The whitewall tires are rediculas!

[@jvctnt]

Love them!

[@rayrussell6258]

Must have white walls. Too plain looking without them. Too much black everywhere.