I TOOK THE BIG EBIKE INSTEAD OF THE CAR!!!

[@lewearle]

Lots of concerned people in the comments. I've owned an 'Illegal' eBike for the past two years and never had any issues. I've gone as far to stop and talk to the police themselves about it to see what they think. The reality is, if you're responsible, stick to the speed limits and stop at red lights, you'll have absolutely no bother whatsoever. It's the idiots doing wheelies and going 50 in a 20 that ruin it for the rest of us. Clearly Andy knows the implications of going out on it, the power it has etc and that's why you see him being responsible.

[@cr0ft-2k]

Riding on bike paths at speed, though, is a really bad idea. If you crash into someone at speed and hurt them, you're going to have an extra bad time. Because you're riding what is, for all intents and purposes, an unregistered and non-homologated motorcycle on a bike path, probably without a motorcycle license. Legally speaking that's a hair apart from driving a car at speed down that bike path... That will all count against you in court and will add negligence and other such fun things to whatever you are convicted of. Some chap in Australia did jail time I believe. So it's not necessarily that the cops will nab you, it's stuff like that. At least stay on the roads mostly, and if you go on bike paths, creep along at legal e-bike speeds. I'd really like a controller or something you could just set into a limited power mode that matches the legal stuff performance wise. That way you could limit the bike to keep you "honest" in the city center. And apparently you can register an eBike as a motorcycle in the UK; seems like the wise thing to do with a fast bike like this.

[@waqasahmed939]

I imagine it's "the letter of the law" vs "the spirit of the law"

[@BrisLS1]

When these bikes make the rounds in the USA, teenagers will get on them, wreck, get injured or die, and the courts will be forced to act. The laws are already on the books, 20 mph speed limit, which you can achieve on a kids tricycle in your driveway; it will take a scraped knee or less to give the Nazi Mom's a reason to shut it all down. Even mopeds now, require a license plate, which just proves you paid a fine in advance. Everything European or 'Stralian that is cool and fun, gets abused in the US, and becomes illegal and punishable by the most sever prison system in the world. Just look at alcohol and drugs for examples.

[@charlie-tangomotors2516]

Absolutely correct. Most people actually just want to know what it is because its so different. You'd think you we're driving a super car with how many people come up to you. Be safe out there.

[@ApocGuy]

anything above 250w and 15mph(25kmh) needs motorbike license (goes the same for those annoying electric scooters). and since just basic motorbike license (50cc petrol or up to 3kw electric) cost around 450-500 euros...nope, just nope on public roads or bike lanes.

[@yj8471]

Luv it " Yes officer 250w 15.5mph " 🤣

[@scaleop4]

were i live the police don't even care about e-bikes and scooters. i'm from the UK to.

[@yj8471]

@@scaleop4 They will care if he involved in any sort of accident or he get a speed gun pointed at him doing 50 mph + 😁

[@scaleop4]

@@yj8471 lol

[@MGL83]

Here in Germany it would probably be ok, until you get in some kind of accident, at which point because your bike is not up to regulation, you're automatically the guilty one, and you get in life changing level of trouble. So probably not worth it. Sadly.

[@brennenlancashire2465]

If you’re caught using an e-bike over 250w on any road you will get the bike confiscated and could be find £300 + 6 points on your license 👍🏻 so until our traffic laws are changed then they shouldn’t be used on any public roads

[@solarfunction1847]

It looks like you have a 4 amp peltier, don't expect too much from them, they work better if you put them in series where you run each at a lower voltage & they become more efficient.

[@super73uk]

Interesting video Andy! We saw your alarm but no bike lock - Do you bother to lock the bike up or do you just rely on the alarm? We never leave our bike anywhere without locking & alarming it and leaving someone standing guard!!

[@andykirby]

Thanks mate, most of the time don’t bother locking it, it’s got the alarm, and GPS tracking plus it weighs 40+ KG so someone trying to lug it into a van with all hell breaking loose wouldn’t be too subtle😁

[@ahaveland]

@@andykirby Subtle or not, nobody will lift a finger to help and you really don't want to find out by experience! Get a decent chain and lock it down to buy a few minutes of time. For extra piece of mind and techno brownie points, add a security camera streaming to the cloud - as far as I know not even Tesla does this (yet!). Could even mount a camera in an old rock and leave it nearby to keep watch!

[@super73uk]

Wow - we wish we were as brave as you about leaving the bike, then again we are based in London 😲. Also forgot to ask - what was the problem with the rear light, looked like the fixing had come loose?

[@andykirby]

Haha! Yeah the little android device streams video from its camera on the front so I can watch it whilst I’m in the shop.

[@andykirby]

I actually really want someone to attempt to nick this thing so I can capture it on film. 😅

[@ty1978]

Hey Andy! What alarm system do you have on your bike? I'm always nervous as hell leaving my bike anywhere public even though it has locks :/

[@bikerfirefarter7280]

@Adan M For additional security/alarm, rig a huge discharge between seat and handle-bars, re: 'red snapper' (see myth-busters). Don't forget to switch it off though.

[@NURDENHUSTLE]

Good to see your doing well andy whats your input with a sat nav on a bike do you think it would work as its not a normal push bike ✌✌

[@0utcastAussie]

Your (or any) fridge shouldn't have an internal (chill) temp higher than 5 degrees mate. +2 is standard

[@mickeytaker4255]

Are you pedaling just for effect?

[@nathenc1]

Pedal assisted

[@worlukk]

all good man and impressive bike but you're driving on the wrong side of the road !

[@prodtopo]

No hes not, hes from australia they drive on the left side

[@benjaminbaynard6812]

Toporivskyy you’re supposed to drive on the right side dude lmao

[@eduardodiaz5762]

@@benjaminbaynard6812 why does the "Slow" letter face the direction of traffic then? He's riding on the right side of the road for his region of traffic regulations.

[@andersoni.7472]

Benjamin Baynard I hope that’s a joke

[@foxxy2583]

@@eduardodiaz5762 No. They're just wrong. He's meant to be in the right side.

[@crazylife6319]

hello, what is the hub and spoke length of your front wheel if you wouldnt mind? im trying to build my own but i cant seem to find the right size

[@ianrobins5501]

Hi Andy @9:40 you are using a garmin bike computer to display a remote temp sensor. can you tell me what sensor you are using ( i presume it either Ant+ or BLE) and has the software been changed on the Garmin to display the info. cheers keep up the run vids

[@andykirby]

Hi Ian, yeah it’s Ant+ and the sensor is the Garmin Tempe sensor which works with the Etrex Garmins, I’m not sure if it works with the Edge cycle computers, the last time I tried it it didn’t...

[@incubusfamiliar]

where can i get that edm track u used i want a copy of the full song at 6:30

[@LarryRichelli]

If I wanted to build a ebike with your frame which one should I get if I want to use a befang hub motor. Thanks

[@user-jt1jv8vl9r]

Random comment, but I worked in that Waitrose as a shelf stacker when it first opened. I think there was a distillery there before!?

[@GB-vn1tf]

Yo, how much has that cost to that spec? I'm wanting to build something similar

[@vineinc.5690]

What front mudguard is that?

[@Bboymoped]

I have been watching alot of your videos as I am buying one soon for my work commute I've moved to a small village and last 8 miles or so of the 20 mile commute is through city) Glasgow) how did you get on with the msrva registration? I've not seen any conclusion on it? Have you have any trouble with the boys in blue taking a interest in the bike?

[@andykirby]

I’ve stopped and chatted to the police on a number of occasions, they liked it. Don’t ride like an idiot and they have no need to hassle you. The MSVA is a laborious process and is grossly outdated. If they modernised it to suit electric mopeds then it would go some way to solving the transport issues in this country. Until then they just make it inaccessible for most people. I’m waiting my certificate but I don’t know if I will bother registering it.

[@Bboymoped]

@@andykirby thank you kindly for taking time to reply. Think I spent two hours or so going through your videos ha, you seem to have the wiring thing really down! Love how you have it all rigged. Yup I don't plan to ride like a idiot, this bike will be only rode at speed off road and I'll likely have a power level restricted for road use. I am planning to buy a pre built bike the electron atom from electron cycles you should have a look at specs let me know what you think. Yeah I thought the process for reg would be super difficult and a case of jumping through hoop after hoop and irs a shame you put real effort and time and money into your project. I see you have the saboton controller last fitted do you use the app for programming? Do you find it easy enough to change setting etc?

[@andykirby]

Haha! Thanks for watching the videos! I don’t really see the time and effort I put into the bike as a waste as I learnt a lot in the process and I now have a pretty much road legal bike with the lights, indicators, horn etc. I could just register it at any point but then I wouldn’t be able to cut cross country and ride around the woods😅 Yeah the Sabvoton is in my opinion the best controller for ebikes like this, unless you go to one of the more high end EV brands like Kelly, Sevcon etc. But those can be tricky to program. I’ll probably do some work on Sevcon Controllers and make some videos about it as I have a Sevcon in the twizy. But yeah it’s easy to program and get great results without worrying about blowing/burning something up 😁

You can't get the bike already assembled?

[@brkgamingcommunity579]

hi dude, for drive this ebike need the drive license? i live in Berlin

[@OwlShadow]

Do you have your music channel? I love your beats in vids

[@fourdee4d]

Hot cupboard? Peltier's require excessive cooling on the hot side to achieve desired temp.

[@fourdee4d]

although, you can run 50+ in series, on back of 70'c solar pane with heatsinks for hot side of peltier,l to create additional free energy, whilst optimising solar panel temp + output.

[@fourdee4d]

-l to + panel

[@andykirby]

Interesting 👍

[@chrisbarkley3435]

Andy, what kind of car was that single seater? Have you done a video on it yet?

[@andykirby]

Yes loads of videos! It’s a Renault Twizy.

[@smotj4457]

how come you have to peddle your bike if it has a motor

[@mgut17]

is it possible to get this kit with a lower powerered Motor? and no battery?

[@andykirby]

Yes of course, My business is a parts supplier so you can order what you need exactly😁 feel free to email me at [e-mail]

[@NoNegotiations]

Is this one of your fastest bikes? how fast can it go in km?

[@charlie-tangomotors2516]

Just found your channel. Love this video. Stay safe out there!

[@thefacelessone74]

Do you have a parts list for this bike I want to build or buy one

[@bonginkosimotloung4440]

1:08 i see you have solar panels. hows that holding up for you my friend?

[@Antisocialnerd2]

Solar powered e bike would certainly be cheap on running costs lol

[@ash0787]

your Twizzy car sounds like an aircraft taking off lol

[@Deggoo]

Please Where can I order this bike from?

[@Shadowx011]

Same here...I want one of these bikes as well. :)

[@marks-0-0]

I love the development of Ebikes but at some point there will be a clamp down on fast Ebikes. If you can fly around as fast as a moped then why shouldn't it be classed as such? I'm a fan though. As it's new technology I suppose its application needs time to settle out.

[@andykirby]

Agree, they need to update the ebike legislation to make it similar to the USA which allow 750W-1000W ebikes at 30mph speeds I think... that’s enough really and it becomes a proper viable means of transport to solve the transportation and emissions crisis. Then we can just get clever with gearing 😁

[@marks-0-0]

@@andykirby agreed. I cant wait to give up all of my ICE vehicles! I'm into campervans and cycling you see and I'm waiting for the vans to increase their range etc so I can convert one! 😁

[@ToastOnToast7]

I’m curious, do you get bother off police? If so what can you say / do

[@andykirby]

Most of them just comment on how much they like the bike. I’m always pedalling and don’t go above 25mph so they don’t need an explanation.

[@MrGZM90]

I wish e bikes not only legal but I wish e bikes can do a lot more just like cars. I think can be really alternative form of transportation doesn’t matter if you live in the cities, rural etc, e bikes can be a really good thing.

[@budwhite9781]

Nice clean looking ebike. Using older smartphones for music on a bike is a good thing too. Also check out Datsusara, if you like high quality bags with a bunch of pockets. Cheers😁👍

[@stephenlennox5876]

Where did you get the bike it looks great I need something like that can’t ride a normal bike anymore

[@sparkles9868]

He built it . . see comments

[@andykirby]

Yep right, plus we do a kit to build the basics of this bike here: www.cloudsto.com/ebikes

[@Badboyyardie]

How much is this bike fully built

[@mohdalilafi6828]

This is delfast top 2 ?

[@rossmac7380]

I love that bike mate. It's a beast. I wish it was mine. I would love to have that e bike bro.

[@andykirby]

Make it happen dude 😁

[@Sm0k3rHD]

Steal it

[@davethevicar88]

@ you can order it

[@sonofumberluv]

Has anybody ever shipped to the US? If so, what was that process like

[@rogerthat9869]

What’s the millage on it?

[@andykirby]

30-40 miles.

[@AridersLifeYT]

im a simple man, i see carbon i smile. would love to have seen my bomber made in full carbon

[@bookinb3222]

U could always wrap it and get semi gratification haha

[@AridersLifeYT]

@@bookinb3222 true, haha

[@lukes-uf4bc]

Put velocity clock too see speed

[@brownmiester]

What’s the name of this bike

[@locostse7en]

What's the law on the these high powered ebikes you make ? I want make one but just know I will get busted fined and points haha

[@CrIMiN8l]

Love your video's Andy, Love your bike tooo..

[@ahsaniftikhar142]

Can I buy the exact frame from Yourself ?

[@ducatiluvr]

I've got a sticker on my bike that say I wish my girlfriend was this dirty.

[@PiE-vt5uo]

That bike is an animal brother

[@brianbassett4379]

You took the Electric Motorcycle instead of the car. Why is the obvious deception necessary. It's a cute likee electric motorcycle and fun as hell to ride I am sure, but... it is not a bicycle any more than a motorcycle is.

[@davesimm]

I have 2 motorcycles in my garage. And neither have peddles.

[@Jameswrightdavid]

@@davesimm if you put pedals on them would they become bicycles?

[@davesimm]

@@Jameswrightdavid Maybe... If you had legs like the hulk and could peddle 240Kg...

[@Jameswrightdavid]

@@davesimm Exactly, same goes for this - the pedals are pointless! . These things are at least about the same as a 125 bike :/

[@SprintsNClimbs]

@@Jameswrightdavid not if your battery runs out or have an electrical fault, I think they would be pretty useful :)

[@mad-b264]

How much do it cost to build one of these in materials, rough price, thinking of starting one myself in the summer, just got too do the research in the electrics, i used to fabricate an weld, plus as a kid we all took our bikes apart just too learn how to put them back together, before the days of you tube an google help, lol, you knows your stuff about electrics dont you, fair play its a nice build mate................

[@Fester_]

I take it that bicycle has electric handlebar operated indicators for signalling other road users of your intentions.

[@geniusaur]

hey andy. small thing, isnt the vapour 2.8 inch? that was a 2.1-2.5 should be fine but it might be the reason for the flats. GO TUBELESS!!!

[@joohop]

Smart Video Buddy Don't Know If You Remember About My Ebike Chugging Well I Think I've Found The Solution ,We Are Gonna Wire In A Large Capacitor To Take Up The Lag And Then Release It On Take Off I'll Keep You Updated Take Care Earthling

[@dreadone6894]

You never once mention speed or range ... wtf buddy

[@solarfunction1847]

Andy if you ever want to get into these peltiers you can pick up a 45L Coleman outdoor esky really cheap, buy a spray bottle of Sika 850ml Sika Boom Expanding Foam to fill up the empty cavities in the cheap esky, buy a cheap triple peltier cooler & unwire it from parallel to rewire it to series. You cut out a vertical section on one side of the esky so that the smaller fans fit inside the esky & seal up the back of the large heatsink to the outside of the esky. So for about 70 quid in your money you would get a super efficient 12v fridge that uses about 80 watt 12v - 15v to have a fridge freezer, all you would need to do is put Aluminium Mesh if you have any laying around so that the section nearest the peltier would remain colder than the partitioned section using the mesh. www.ebay.com.au/itm/12V-Thermoelectric-Peltier-Refrigeration-Cooling-Cooler-Fan-System-Heatsink-Kit/382839361132?hash=item5923010e6c:m:mykHFfk0vk8I3UuxJYvL04w

[@JSabh]

lol good on you for throwing the middle finger up to the government. ( In the USA ) Our taxes go to pay for those roads... ALL OF THEM so they can take a flying leap off a cliff, WE own the roads here. Say it out loud, " My money paid for all of this, yet the gov says it is a privilege to drive on them.. with my car/bike/ ect. " and see if you can make sense of that bullshit. BTW taxes are NOT voluntary. If they want to force us to pay for the road, it is OUR ROAD. At least that is the American way. Remember, we are a nation because of taxation without representation as it was in Europe and kinda still is. They still have "royals" for God's sake. It's 2020 man, not 1620. What a joke. We may not like some of the leaders but, WE elect them every four years and if they do not preform, they are out. That is why we are FOR THE PEOPLE AND BY THE PEOPLE. Royal? lol more like inbreed. The "Royals" are responsible for the 100 year war between France ( Rome) and England ( new rome at the time ) over who was catholic and who was Christian. Sure, lets deify those morons... SMDH

[@davidfarrell7318]

lovin the music Andy when your on the e bike.

[@andykirby]

Thanks! Did that quite a while ago now!

[@nopea3]

I have been riding illeagal bike for some time and police’s don’t really care if you just drive normally and don’t go super fast.

[@severinharrington9919]

Bruh this ain’t an ebike it’s a fucking motorcycle lolololol that’s so cool

[@leahlambert5737]

I want one I live in the uk but you have to mot it e.g and a moped card

[@racerx7413]

Nice bike I can't wait to get mine.👍👍

[@Wk-kb2sf]

Lol, we always fight bishops storford when we play them in rugby

[@hhead56]

Nice ride thanks.

[@Scrollk]

Can u make a video about how to make It

[@andykirby]

Yes, coming soon!

[@giello1233]

What you are doing is really illegal right? In the Netherlands you can get into big trouble doing this. Aren't you afraid you will get turned over by the police? Won't that have big consequences?

[@taylorpreston8502]

the police cant do much if you have no plate

[@giello1233]

@@taylorpreston8502 They can just pull you over. Riding without a license plate is a serious offend where I live. I can't imagine that it isn't a big deal in the UK. You risk quite a lot I think. I love the bike and would love to make one myself. But I simply can not ride it in this way in the Netherlands. I will get crazy fines and they would take your bike. So that would be a really expensive project.

[@sparkles9868]

@@giello1233 Just remember if someone else wants to do something then it is down to them. There are loads of ebikes in UK and police never bother them

[@taylorpreston8502]

Giello 123 you just run you dont let them pull you over

[@giello1233]

@@sparkles9868 If he wants to do it, I have no problem with that. I just want to know of he thinks it is a big risk. If not, I could maybe do the same. But as far as I know it's so illegal it isn't even funny anymore.

[@Nickpaintbrush]

Love that bike!

[@johnlindsay3647]

Try a 40 lb bag of dog food three cans of chili can coffee can of creamer powdered sugar a Mountain Dew candy bars in one McDonald's Big Mac that's why I carry in my German rucksack 65 L on a pedal bike and I do have to ride uphill and the mfh coffee German rucksack actually held it and did real good with it didn't feel any stress strain or poking things like cans in the back try a 40

[@jtm9945]

I just built a 3000watt ebike and carried a 50lb bag of cat litter back home and barley noticed it.

[@jamiereid9910]

You should make sure to get one that looks like a bike and has peddle assist motorists hate bicyclists but they hate ebikers more they might think it's a regular bike and not be so much of a douche bag to u on the road

[@giorgiocooper9023]

So what ????

[@garybyrne2261]

I would love if you could build me the exact same e bike you have. just give me a price

[@PhilC184]

www.cloudsto.com/ebikes/kirb-ebike-5000s-detail.html

[@scaleop4]

good vid again man

[@Travelingman-1980]

Nice and sunny for Pommie Land.

[@baztudd]

Go tubeless on the vapour

[@Romeodemigod]

I have a normal e-bike that has a limiter for speed at 25 MPH. I believe e-bikes that go over 40 should be classified ass e-motorcycles. Not only for the safety of the rider but others on the road.

[@timothystone3360]

Stop being stupid. Speed kills, yes but only if it is excessive. At max this bike can go 50kph, noone ever dies from such low speeds. thats the speed limit in most towns out of the city. its not like he is going 100kph. Sometimes you need speed, and it is actually more dangerous to go slow in some situations, speed can get you out of trouble, where as slow speeds can create hazards.

[@mikepagani6996]

Why is that I can power a racing push bike over 40 and that don’t need a licence and so can a 10 year old but u want evoke that do the same speed to be licensed it makes no sense

[@williamgoring7605]

I'm seeing a little problem here well all I see is one seater vehicles in your videos what about your wife

[@mcgrath274]

Shes good. He got her an e vibrator. She is,happy at home.

[@ubiquitilo4788]

slow af lol

[@RoastHardy]

Renault

[@christopherroberts22]

Meh ! Rear Hub MOTOR ! HEAVY & CRAP ! Get a Crank DRIVE !!!

[@andykirby]

Haha! Have you ever ridden a hub motor at 14kW?? I have mid drives also and this blows them away.

[@christopherroberts22]

@@andykirby I'm talking about the wheel weight and suspension performance.. & there is NO WAY thats 14kw !! lmao !!

[@andykirby]

Christopher Roberts check my earlier videos, this pulls about 190A @ 75V, do the maths! This has been a 3-4 year project. I built the battery so I should know 🙄 and with regards to unsprung weight on the rear wheel, yes it can be an issue but in this case it’s not as it’s used mainly for road riding and the motor is quite lightweight. Unless you do a proper mid drive with a 10+ KW mid drive and correct gearing you won’t get better performance, and then you’ve got the noise of the geared drive. I actually like mid drives too (see my Vapour builds) but unless it’s an eMTB or a proper motorcycle frame it’s better to just use a hub.

[@andykirby]

Christopher Roberts oh dear😅 you haven’t been around here long have you. this is my own DIY bike which I started a few years back, I did loads of experiments and testing and got the power output up to about 14kW, then because of the interest I was getting from the bike, I launched my own ebike parts shop. The bike you see in MY store is a bike that is Tried and tested and that’s why the power is limited (it’s still more than enough) otherwise customers would just run into reliability issues. It’s ok for me because I do this stuff for a living 😁 and can just build a new battery if mine fails.

[@christopherroberts22]

@@andykirby Good on you I had a look at the web shop, decent set up ! you've done well ;) ... however there is no way you're getting 14kw out of that motor ! ;) (maybe peak for a second or 2 !)