Is the cheapest ebike on Amazon worth the gamble? | DYU D3F Review

For what you get the price is a big surprise!
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0:00 IT'S HERE
1:27 Am I gonna be able to ride this?
1:54 First thoughts
3:06 Weight affecting acceleration
4:48 MESSAGE FROM THE E-HORSE
5:24 Surprising range...
5:40 Battery management system
6:49 Returning to the office...
7:22 How it compares...
8:16 Rich gives his verdict
9:43 Why we made this video
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[@williamsearle8187]

I got mine 6 weeks ago, on Amzn, for £399. Only downside could be when the battery comes to the end of it's lifespan. Q:- "Could you tell me whether the tyres are Tubeless or not?" , and "Would solid tyres be a good option?" (it seems EBikes are generally tubeless, but I have seen angled valve innertubes for 14x2.125 tyres, which would be necessary for the rear wheel). Sorry, if that's a noob question.

[@johns4920]

Enjoy your videos! Thank you so much!!

[@melbutterworth7976]

Loving the content on cheap stuff! Maybe it's time to see what you can get used, there's certainly potential for great value...

[@georgemacdonald8899]

Looks like a fun ride, I bet quite a few would be ecstatic hopping on it and zipping about town. Having ridden to work using BART and then hauling my M2 Specialized bike up elevators and parking it inside, I can tell you I would love one just that size. Looks just about perfect, nice and nimble, fast and responsive in tight spaces. Perhaps an ESP32-S2 with tmp117 temp probe would make a nice safety device product, it could wifi you alerts if your bike gets too hot. Another stellar video - thanks! Perhaps you could do episodes on different bike riding uses(commute/shopping/exploring/exercising/socializing) and which bikes are better for each of those purposes. these individual bike reviews are great!

[@rouju]

The word cheap makes me come this channel habha. Keep up the good job guys. Kudos

[@ianmangham4570]

I love it ,I'll ride anything so long as the tyres are pumped 💯🤠🙏

[@edtuckerartist]

People probably see it as Bike = road legal, scooter probably not road legal. Plus on the bike you can pedal when your battery has died.

[@warwickshiremidlandsweathe9067]

Exactly that's why I have an electric bike with pedal assist

[@JudeTheYoutubePoopersubscribe]

​@@warwickshiremidlandsweathe9067 it'll get stolen the second you go into Coventry by the gypos

[@SherylDaniels-lw5xw]

Thanks I’ve been waiting for a video about a real person who has tried an Ebike

[@richardh6756]

Love your channel ❤️ A nother e bike to try is the elife folding bike brought from idealword for £549

[@megapangolin1093]

Good to see you out and about in the real world, in a bit of rain (must do pouring rain sometime, like people have to if commuting!). Great you are supporting cheaper bike for those who don't have millions of pounds to spare. Also brill for going through the safe charging/battery story, we really need to sort these myths out for everyone's sake. Bike is a bit weirdly small, few spec items, weight and carrying would be helpful. Thanks for pushing the bell issue. All bikes should have bells..

[@diguzik2844]

I've been riding my custom Windgoo for 2 years and it is a reliable fun ride to work and local shops. I added pedal assist, front brake, front forks, seat suspension and a bigger front wheel. Battery life is good and quick little ride around.

[@ianmangham4570]

Mullet

[@cosmodoc]

I have used a DYU bike like this but purely electric without pedals for 5 years ( still working perfectly!!)and I love it, take it everywhere in the car and on the train, brilliant!

[@hasseneguermache7587]

Please my friend my charger is broken i cannot found battery

[@ChixelROBLOX]

​@@hasseneguermache7587eBay

[@bakerdow9884]

How is the battery like after 5 years of charging? I believe it has 1000 charging cycles

[@cosmodoc]

@@bakerdow9884 works very well, but I only use it about once a week

[@fastfreddy19641]

Looks like something that a bigger child could use out cycling with their parents. I bet Ronnie Pickering regrets that road rage now 😂

[@culturedivined]

just recently found your channel its been helpful! was thinking about buying the DYU D3F or Fiido D3 Pro Mini, haven't fully decided yet! lol they both around same price £350-£363 (on sale)

[@MelikAlperen]

Fiido company is a scammer company. Do not buy from them.

[@laurentsw1]

Finally someone's talking about ebikes with no drama😊

[@dannyburleigh1]

These days I drive an Emove Escooter that is bunji corded twice to a extra wide wheelchair ♿!! I have tons of lights that go on the big wheels and around the thing and I have a over the shoulder strap/seatbelt so I can't get thrown from it. I carry my groceries home really well with it because I have a front strong thermal bag and a back one that I only bring when I am going to the grocery store. I promote The Blue Man Group with it too! Lots of blue on it and tons of blue lights for night rides around my Las Vegas,,BABY!! 💋

[@mawloudhamdokh4492]

On another level, can we have some thoughts on Giant stormguard e+ 2

[@IJayAmLegend]

Your seat, Eilis, would be better a lot higher up, 160° at the knee would give greater comfort, and power. This tiny bike has a good seat-tube angle, as well, *actually* ! Might get me one for the van 😊

[@lonniepee9804]

Great advice. I see so many videos where riders are bending their knees so much as to diminish power.

[@IJayAmLegend]

@@lonniepee9804 it can damage the knee, and tendons, less so when the motor's running, but if you go flat ...you're better to pedal standing up, all the way home.

[@barnseyfrommossley]

I've got a Kugoo Kirin B2, the same bike with a different name, bought it last year for a laugh. My normal bike now has 2 flat tyres, hasn't turned a wheel since.

[@paulcullen814]

If the bike had a quick release lever to drop the saddle to the lowest setting, a folding mechanism at the bottom of the handlebars to drop them along the bike like the folding scooters do, and had a stand built onto the back to hold it upright once the front of the bike is lifted into the air then it would probably not take up much more floorspace than a folding bike other than the extra height which is probably just wasted space anyway when storing a folding bike. It could then be stood in the corner of the room, or the hallway or shed/garage when not being ridden.

[@ianmangham4570]

Its hilariously insane the law says we can't have a throttled 😂 ,of course I'm not surprised 😒 ,the Americans are always so stunned when you tell me we need a license just for the TV 😅😅😂

[@jezlawrence720]

So what i need is an ebike to get to and from train station (4 miles each way) and to and from shops (2 miles each way) - both just far enough to default to car instead of walk. So ostensibly this looks great. But i live between leeds and wakefield. Each of those small journeys involves hills of varying degrees from gentle but extended incline which it would probably handle fine but also steepness in both directions on the longer journey to the train station which i doubt 10Nm will even touch. So... whats the best cheap option to handle a hill commute, rather than for cities which tend to be flatter? A rural home shops and public transport hub commuter? Doesnt need to have huge range but needs to have power, and needs to be low cost. *Throws down gauntlet with hopeful expression*

[@KiranMachiraju]

1. What is the percentage of power supplied by the electric motor in each pedal assist level in a 5 pedal assist EBike? 2. I admit that this EBike is a great little machine to go around.

[@pashko90]

In Los Angeles I did seen so much of them. Just TONS!

[@kimkimkim8]

You and Kol are my favourite people on KZbin. And the angry ginger guy. 😊

[@dannyburleigh1]

I bring it right into the grocery stores and right into the Casinos and pretty much EVERYWHERE! After all it's just an electric Chopper style Wheelchair.

[@esegoldberg]

Nice review. I recently ordered this electric bike from Amazon. It's scheduled to be delivered in the next few days. I'm almost 65 years young, retired, 5'9, 165 pounds, and workout 3 or more times a week. I decided to purchase this e-bike because of the cost, portability, and features(I wanted an electric vehicle I could pedal but that wasn't too fast.). My main uses for this e-bike will be errands in a small town in deep South Texas (about a 30-45 minute drive from the Mexican border). This will be my first time on a 2 wheeled bicycle(I ride a trike at a local park sometimes) after my motorcycle accident in 2015 where I was run over by a distracted driver and spent 3 weeks in the hospital. It's time to "get back on the horse that threw me" to use an old Texas euphemism...:)

[@linkpad6270]

Great little bike I have one myself, I would like if they added larger wheels (for more torque & top speed) and a removable (perhaps upgradable?) battery.

[@jamesgrover2005]

Surprisingly pleasant😃😉

[@gizzystrype5042]

For £494 you can get a Halfords Hybrid Assist Ebike, and it will have a better warranty and after sales backup. And it doesn't look ridiculous

[@NeilCWCampbell]

Does it fold?

[@jezlawrence720]

Re bms & battery quality: fully agree. Nothing Li+ bigger than a mobile phone battery (and even then if its taking over 5v usb input...) should be allowed without a quality bms. Ebikes ought to be switching to lifepo4 asap, also.

[@martinmaunder2852]

Lol when he shouted Ronnie pickering. As I have seen that vid

[@Electroheads]

😉

[@mattus1gig]

The Fiido d3s was my first ebike. It was probably as small as I would go but it folded, so it was train friendly 👍

[@ianmangham4570]

AWESOME little machine 💯👍🤠

[@TristenHernandez]

449 pounds? That sounds way too heavy! How could you even lift it?

[@mattus1gig]

@@TristenHernandez Pounds Sterling not weight.

[@paulgalley5698]

We go caravaning , and have 2 of these DYU bikes ,there brilliant

[@bobbrit55]

My wife just bought one but I pinch it every chance I can. It's such good fun

[@theseerdark6211]

my wife has a dyu uses everyday to commute to work gets 15 to 18 miles out of hilly roads before it needs a charge only downside is the ability to put a new battery in but prob be able to figure it out but i think its a 10ah so pretty good which is important when buying a e bike i have 5 bikes of amazon and always buy the best deal under a k its all about those reviews srry electroheads i know you have overheads lol im a salesman lmao but i have found the best ebikes i have so far are 36w 11.5 ah on amaxon in the black friday deal was £699 but i wanna get a 48w 20ah 250w 5 assists 7 speed geared when i find it under 1k the holy grail lol for me gotta build a bigger shed lol but ty for a great review by a lovely lady xx

[@deanlake7962]

Pedibal Navigata Folding eBike . Should review it 🤔👀👌

[@dannyburleigh1]

I can and do walk by the way,I just don't Disneyland walk,if I do one of my hips will flair up along with other legs parts.

[@NeilCWCampbell]

Can the controls be moved to left hand

[@flitsies]

Oh yes one other thing the centre of gravity on these little bikes are slightly tilted back so most of your weight is pretty much over the back wheel which could catch some people out if you don't know.

[@thisguyfromyoutubesaid1537]

So that with a small wheel makes the handle bars wanna jiggle out of your hands an kill you down a steep hill

[@flitsies]

Ok update on the tyres. I spent roughly 70 pounds trying to get hold if a tyre that would work in the end the best tyre i have found to get is from Halfords, it's not the same width but it will fit nicely, it's a 1.75 not the 2.2 but the tyre works really well. So if you have one of these bikes and you need a new tyre check out Halfords they do a good range of tyres at hood prices, i could have saved around 60 pounds had i gone there first.

[@anver97]

Please review the Hygge vester bike

[@UKTunedIn]

You didn't even FOLD iT! 😭😆 The DYU does fold down.. not as well but it is a foldable Ebike 👍🏾 Been riding mine for 2 years now.. although I have changed everything on it except the front wheel and the frame😅. Solid bike never the less💯

[@bakerdow9884]

How is the battery? I heard the battery is meant to last 1000 cycles

[@UKTunedIn]

@@bakerdow9884 lasts about a year and a half of heavy daily use.. worst case scenario 😅

[@sleepyshoes]

I got the fiido d3 mini pro for my dad and it was under £450 with a promotion. Solid bike that does the job and looks way better than this

[@hasseneguermache7587]

Please i have problem i found charger i bout 3 charger but no one off them is working i don't no with is best voltage i bout 48v6 and 54v6 and 42 v.. Can someone give me advice please. Thanks

[@donaldduck5731]

I’ve just bought a lovely quite expensive e-bike, can I use it for shopping, popping into town, can I leave it anywhere, not so much, the thing will just disappear into the ether, the police will say hey-how, can’t do too anything about bike crime, who do you think we are? A police force. So yes a £400.00 e-bike makes total sense.

[@RichardMartin-wk3gy]

You need the Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery that won't defect with what they call the runaway cells...

[@marzneo]

I was going to buy this one before, but then I found out the Niubility b14(Ouxi V5) same size, a bit more expensive £549. But also gives more power, performance. 15 ah battery, 400w motor. Only downside is heavyweight 😂 but I love the cool design.

[@paulcullen814]

Here in the UK the motor power limit for an e-bike is 250 watts so the Nubility is over the limit to be classed as an e-bike here.

[@theseerdark6211]

@@paulcullen814 we have stupid rules made by stupid fools the msg should be save the environment push bikes overtake me all the time double my speed so its plain stupid meh lol

[@jc2685]

The chances of a bike getting stopped and getting checked for their motor power is pretty slim. Rather have the power

[@marzneo]

@@paulcullen814 I actually live and work here in Central London. As what Jc26 said above, them checking the motor for ebikes here is like never. I've seen ebikes with 1000w motor and mostly popular 700w to 1000w + . There's also these public rental ebikes everywhere in London which I'm not sure what motor power they have though.

[@FlamespeedyAMV]

​@@paulcullen814who here's what the laws say anyway, they only put them in place for control and they don't even make sense

[@franciscosilva9460]

It’s that waterproof???

[@HDsharp]

With small tires, can't be that comfortable on London roads.

[@benemtb7067]

Oh it like a jetson bolt pro

[@dovic2293]

I got one that looks like this one called Jetson Bolt Pro

[@silbernersurfer8264]

I like Eilis!

[@richardajoy79]

The D3F aint a bad model, even though the D3+ is little more expensive, it's probably the better of the two.

[@winniepeg2020]

They don't last long though water gets in the freewheel and the bearings 1,200km The battery has gone on one and the motor had gone on the other was d3+ vip

[@richardajoy79]

@@winniepeg2020 , only prob with cheap goods; they add the occassional top-tier item but then skimp out on something else...get what pay for I suppose.

[@Eddy11391]

We purchased this Vivi 27.5” electric bike and a Tentaquil 26” electric bike for our 13 and 14 year olds. kzbin.infoUgkxUiL0GnyDjP32RJdd660sP8mZk4CRLTCJ The Vivi was much easier to put together. With the Vivi, there was a video link to assist with assembly which made the process easier to follow (we did put the handlebars on upside down, but it was a quick and easy fix). With the Tentaquil, the assembly was not as simple to follow, but after we messaged the company for an assembly video, it was easier and they did respond quickly. The other major differences were that the Vivi has a grip throttle on the right handle (like a motorcycle) and the Tentaquil has a push throttle that you use your thumb to activate. The monitors were also different, so if you’re looking for something specific in terms of changing the bikes functions, pay attention to what the monitor offers. We were really impressed with the overall quality and functionality of both bikes, but if you’re looking for more power and an easier assembly, definitely go with the Vivi!

[@nebulous962]

3:45 honestly i think it looks too normal. i think it needs a new coat of paint. maybe like bright pink? :D also please do a motor swap on this. :D

[@dannyburleigh1]

My average speed is 7 to 12mph. So yeah I drive it pretty slow,,But look at the show.

[@winniepeg2020]

Dyu make them They don't last long the bearings get water in them and so does the freewheel 1,200km and it's wrecked We had 2 of them The motor went on one and the battery went on the other If you go out in the rain once the freewheel starts grinding 😱

[@bakerdow9884]

Seriously? Some people are saying they had it for 5 years

[@X-GamerPro-HD]

I’ve been seeing these bikes everywhere 💀

[@flitsies]

These are great little bikes I ride one most of the time I've actually done over 4 thousand miles on my one, however saying that my one is not called dyu, it is called Kugoo, and in order to make the best use of it, you need the throttle. There is no way you will get anywhere near the range stated, you might get 12 miles and at a push maybe 15 depending on your weight. They don't like hills much but will struggle up them, it's good to see dyu took note of what I said about the seat post originally they had a bouncy seat post which was just plain terrible as all of these bikes originally had, the standard seat post is much better, I also with my one have different handle bars which makes it even better. The worst thing about these bikes is getting hold of replacement tyres, other parts are ok on price but the tyres are a ridiculous price, and the tyres that come with it seem to be a magnet for punctures. I've even tried reinforcing the rear inside of the tyre which didn't work still gets lots of punctures. But overall it's a really good strong bike, you need to seal the motor or it will rust unless they took heed of that warning and fixed that as well, but that is a simple fix takes about 5 minutes to fix so long as you do it before it rusts up.

[@ianmangham4570]

Darn it ,I'm 6'2" 😮 I'm OBSCENELY tall 😢 ,typical, finally one i could afford and I'm too darn OBSCENE 😮😢

[@hairyhomerify]

Also need to think as now scooters are being banned from trains underground and several bus companies

[@StormyDog]

I bought one of these at Costco for $280 (clearance sale). Worst bike of any kind that I've ridden. Don't buy it, it's dangerous. Returned mine. Buy something like a Lectric or one of the many other 20" fat tire folding bikes that are popular now. They're pretty good, and they're safe.

[@Simcore999]

👍

[@giarc888]

I think bike would be better for a person under 5 foot 6.

[@RichardMartin-wk3gy]

Nowhere is their Cycle lanes like you folks have in London...

[@theseerdark6211]

elec scooters have a low centre of gravity not my thing lol

[@benpar8120]

You appear to have the seat too low

[@kings7man]

unfortunately it only has a max load 120kg

[@ianmangham4570]

Darn it ,I'm 6'2" 😮

[@kevinmcgrane4279]

Yes, umm, at 193cm tall I don’t see myself riding that any time soon. I’d look like a clown who’d escaped from the circus.

[@eBoard3R]

⚡ *Windgoo looks better* 👀⚡

[@ianmangham4570]

Who are ya Who are ya 3:40

[@anglenghong]

You always say “check the link” but never add it there…

[@Electroheads]

What time in the video please?

[@James_Innes]

missing link at 0.29 @@Electroheads 🚲

[@speedbird3955]

Without the throttle it is simply not fun. You should have pretended to disconnect it... or maybe you did😮

[@danimayb]

No-one is gonna take notice if she does have the throttle connected. But because laws are laws and she is in a profession , They have to adhere.

[@WabbitCrouton]

Me, watching another e-bike infotainment... @4:48 - 5:24 Tf was that?

[@dannyburleigh1]

I want to see 1 of your heartless Bobbies mess with someone with what I have!= A Escooter that pulls a wheelchair.

[@Electroheads]

Sounds epic 😂

[@grzegorzradecki7500]

you look like you're riding a cat 😉😀 but its interesting 👍

[@user-gr5tv1td2z]

To much excitement for a bike. Imagine when she gets a bar of chocolate

[@Electroheads]

Oh my god CHOCOLAAAAAAAATE

[@busandcoach]

This is an Advert with comments enabled not an independant review

[@thesalopgardener]

E-scooters aren't legal, so why are you comparing this fab little run around to one!!!!!!

[@richardhintonracing]

Hobnail boots are for dockers, ladylike shoes are a visual joy of femininity .

[@marksimpson1670]

RONNIE PICKERING!!

[@jonahmann]

I happen to disagree with your opinion regarding the safety of consumer products. I have felt for a long time that it is important for items purchased to be unnecessarily dangerous. I disable my escooter's battery management system because I want it to start a house fire, destroying all of my property and potentially harming any of several people.

[@167UKDrumandBass]

I had a Kugoo Khirin ebike just like this one (looks the same just has slightly different parts), It was great it some ways but i just want to say the bad things about it. its abit wobbly at high speed which is dangerous and its also very dangerous if you crash or get hit by a car, compaired to a bigger bike. so i wouldnt buy one this small

[@humza890]

Question: Can e-horsy get us subs during our sleep as well - horsy lookin kinda hot 🥵

[@thisguyfromyoutubesaid1537]

That bike looks so sketchy and unsafe the way they designed it makes the handle bars wanna start wiggling. These companys need to realize that theres a stupid kid out there like me whos gonna take it down the steepest streets ever at a million miles an hour

[@thisguyfromyoutubesaid1537]

Its called a tank slapper ona motorcycle and its from having to much weight in the back alot of harleys can have this problem if they start bouncing at high speed. Your actually not suppost to do the thing your gonna do and thats fight the wiggling handle bars i did that at 100 mph abd it tranfers to the back and it started drifting the motorcycle and evebtually threw me off.

[@MRJWWstories]

It's an absolute deathtrap

[@bearded653]

get a scooter its only 6 points on your driving licence,👍

[@barriewilliams4526]

The battery will last about 6 months🙄

[@Beggars-Belief]

Looks like a 6ft woman has stole a kids bike

[@Electroheads]

😂

[@ImpreccablePony]

I call it the knee crusher.

[@fencep]

I would describe it as waste of ressources.

[@lewis2360]

I can’t contain myself - your riding position is appalling! That saddle desperately needs raising. There is so much guidance available to get a good bike fit. I think your channel is great, but riding position undermines credibility.

[@soy_0scar7]

May GOD bless and protect you in the mighty name of JESUS! May GOD and JESUS break every chain the enemy has formed against you and liberate you! May GOD and JESUS fill you with GODliness and love to get through any challenge! GOD IS GOOD! JESUS IS GOOD! GOD is love in times of hate, GOD is strength in times of weakness, GOD is light in times of darkness, GOD is harmony in times of chaos, and GOD is all you need and more! If you need more love/strength/anything GOD is there! GOD LOVES YOU JESUS LOVES YOU! GOD BLESS!

[@ianmangham4570]

Jesus H Christ you're avin a Turkish ain't ya 😮

[@ssenssel]

Not a video goes by that this girl don't say she is 5' 10..🙄 #humblebrag

[@Electroheads]

Not a video goes by that I get a comment from someone who has no idea 🙄 Chill out hun. I'm just stating a fact. I have to give context for people who have never watched an Electroheads video before. Take it or leave it

[@sandyweeks5302]

​@@ElectroheadsI'm actually so glad you mentioned your height. Especially since this is the first time I saw your video. I purchased the Jetson Axle 12 a few days ago, put it all together but when I got on it my knees hit the handle bars so I had to return it! So I've been checking out the DYU D3F 14" for the last couple of days. I saw that taller people were on it and there is more of a distance between the seat and the handlebars. I am 5'8" and just watching your video now it really confirmed that it would work for me with my height! So thank you so much for the very informative video and mentioning your height! ❤️

[@stonynotdusty]

Wouldn't buy it because she takes my Lord's name in vain.. and clearly doesn't care!

[@tomquimby8669]

looks like a death trap

[@thisdjdada]

Clown bike

[@DATEx2]

You mean the crappiest bike on Amazon? 😅😅😅