Is the CTY2 worth it?? Why I purchased the CTY2 over the RCR!!

[@eyebahnrides]

Great video man. I agree with all the points. There was a time that I was really considering selling my scooter and my super73 and upgrading to the CTY2. The height was perfect, the step through aesthetic as beautiful, and has all the power I need for commuting in the 5 boros. I think you made a great decision with it and an even better decision doing the battery upgrade!

[@ErockRodz]

Thanks Eyebahn!! Yeah it’s pretty pricey, but I think it can possible fill the needs of both your Super73 and Nami combined while saving space in your apartment! 😉 Only thing is it is pretty heavy… yes the PL upgrade was a must for me!!

[@eyebahnrides]

@@ErockRodz I'm still on the fence about it despite being the logical solution for me lol. I love both my RX and my Nami too much 😅. We all know this hobby is not logical at all!

[@ErockRodz]

@@eyebahnrides you can say that again!

[@jcolt84]

I have one with less than 20 mi on it, and all of them were put on it yesterday alone. I would sell it right now $2500. It had less than a mile on it yesterday morning, and after riding throughout the day I had 20 mi on it whenever I brought it home last night. I love this bike, and I wish I could keep it, but I can't carry it up two flights of stairs at my place. .

[@Kwazii_Life]

I was going to get the Onyx CTY2 For almost a year and a half, I was set on getting the Onyx CTY2, however, I live in an apartment on the 14th floor, And when I finally had enough money to buy it 2 weeks ago, they came out with the Emove roadrunner Pro, And that just seemed like a wiser choice, being that Im in an apartment on the 14th floor, And I can't lock my bike up downstairs. I should be receiving it sometime in May I'm starting a channel, And I'm hoping everything goes well. 😉 Anyway love your videos 👍 I may even still get an Onyx, And if I do it will be the CTY2😎

[@ErockRodz]

Hey Quinn! The CTY2 is awesome but yes it’s pretty heavy! The roadrunner pro looks great and I do i my 👀 on it as well. Definitely keep me posted, I want to see how it is, I’ll check your channel as well! Thanks for your support and good luck!

[@dailyadventuresworldwide]

Leaning towards the cty2 myself, thanks for the insights.

[@ErockRodz]

I say go for it! My favorite bike so far!

[@tonybennett2948]

Hey bro, not sure what you’re upto Friday..but me and a few of the oNJx guys are gonna do a ride from south Brunswick to Trenton and taking the canal the whole way there and back. Should be a lot of fun and the weather will be perfect. Hopefully you can come out for a whole experience!!!

[@ErockRodz]

Oh man! Sounds awesome! I wish I could come, but I actually have some family in town and we are going to be in NYC! I wish I could join, hopefully another time! Have fun! Miss you guys!

[@Smaug1]

I went with the Juiced HyperScrambler 2. I decided after a few rides that I won't go any bigger or faster on eBikes; if I do end up going faster, I'll probably get an eMotorcycle (Kawasaki) or eScooter (Honda PCX, if they ever bring it stateside) instead. I have a couple other eBikes, (Lectric XP Lite, Aventon Level.2) but I picked up road cycling this year and I'm liking that even more.

[@ErockRodz]

I said the same thing when I first started riding e-bikes. Then I just kept getting bigger faster bikes. Until emotorcycles are more affordable, I’ll stick with e-bikes!

[@taisan7928]

Awesome review. Still debating the CTY vs RCR. Spoke with Bill and i just have to go up to their store in Delaware this month and go and decide from there

[@ErockRodz]

Thank you Tai! I am sure you will be happy with either model!! You cannot go wrong with an Onyx! It just comes down to the style you want and your needs!

[@TheRabbitHoleChronicles]

Trying to decide between this, Rev 1, or Rumble Motors Apex.

[@ErockRodz]

Hi there!👋 if it were me, I would go CTY2 all the way. It’s the most expensive, but you will have quality and performance to match. The Rev 1 is cool, but it’s in lower class then the CTY2 in terms of speed. The Apex is a little bit closer and looks cool, but still outclassed by the CTY2. I haven’t seen to much on the apex so it’s hard to recommend.

[@TheRabbitHoleChronicles]

@Erock Rodz hey thanks for the input. Yea the CTY2 looks great and it seems to have the best balance of style,power, speed, and performance. Im definitely leaning towards the ONYX.

[@tonyholmes9024]

Thanks for the video! Seems like a lot of reviewers graduate from the x class to this. I have an x-class and I'm thinking about it

[@ErockRodz]

It’s definitely a step up in my opinion and I would 💯 recommend this or the RCR if that is your style.

[@omens_slays]

Stuck with an Aventon Level rn and really want to upgrade to a CTY2 for more speed.

[@ErockRodz]

Save up and trade up, you will not regret it!

[@aaroncorpus8230]

Hi I was wondering how long did it take from when you purchased it to actually being delivered to you

[@Smaug1]

I wonder why the put the battery in the "downtube" area, rather than in the "bottom bracket" area? Center of mass would've been even lower, like an old school moped

[@ErockRodz]

I actually like the design. In comparison to the Onyx RCR, the CTY2 feels more stable in my opinion with the lower battery vs the RCR.

[@Campfussell]

Thanks for the info. Love this bike. Hopefully it will be available in a 72 volt 40 ah version in the next year or so.

[@ErockRodz]

No problem! Yes it would be nice, but it would definitely drive the price up to the RCR price range with those options! I am sure some wouldn’t mind though!

[@TheShoelessGuy]

Aged like fine wine

[@tiffanythomas1495]

Great review, I’m a shorter rider as well. My e-bike journey just started. Got my super 73 s2 from last mile in October. As soon as I did they got the cty2 in stock sat on it and fell in love. Now considering selling my s2 or just adding the cty2 to my collection. 🤔

[@ErockRodz]

Thank you! The S2 is a great bike, but I think the CTY2 is your next bike! I would say it’s a natural move up to a higher powered bike!

[@jmoral623]

Same reasons I chose the CTY2 over the RCR, Only difference is that I am a taller pinoy brother :} and had the standard RCR shocks installed by the guys at Onyx. Started my ebike journey with the Juiced CCX, City Scrambler, X Class, Super 73 S2 to the CTY2. I enjoy watching all your videos keep up the great work Erock!

[@ErockRodz]

Hey J! Pinoys represent!! Oh wow you have had a bunch of e-bikes! Seems to be common trend of moving up to an Onyx! Appreciate you watching the videos and for your support!

[@stothecb]

What was your experience with the x class?

[@ErockRodz]

@@stothecb hey Sean! I love my X-Class! It was my main bike I used for about a year and took it on a ton of different group rides. It was only until I tried an Onyx that I felt a need to upgrade! I still use it every now and again! Stay tuned for a video coming out tomorrow that shows some of my bike comparisons. You can also check out my xclass playlist here. Ariel Rider X-Class kzbin.info/aero/PL-cC5Yl92B3XvT__9yfxgbGifW1Fsb6se

[@Scottyman99]

The warranty is only for 30 days?

[@hurricanebillbass1]

Love mine. The only downside is the range, but that’s true with any electric vehicle. I also own a Honda Navi street legal gas engine motorcycle and the Onyx has a lot more torque with the top end speed being about the same. I hear complaints about the onyx being heavy but compared to a motorcycle it’s a real lightweight . I may purchase a electric motorcycle someday, but until than, this definitely fills the niche 😎

[@ErockRodz]

Awesome to hear you converted from gas to electric bikes! ⚡️ 🤙!! An electric motorcycle is very intriguing to me!

[@hurricanebillbass1]

@@ErockRodz , oh I still have my 3 gas motorcycles in addition to my 2 ebikes, for now anyway.

[@mr.e_from_nyc]

Words I live by… 2:58 💪🙌💯

[@ErockRodz]

Hey Mr. E! Yes I am following your wise words!! I hope all is well!

[@mr.e_from_nyc]

@@ErockRodz Who loves you more than me right now… 🙏🙏🙏

[@eBoard3R]

⚡🤙🏼⚡ *I prefer the step-through design of this one over the RCR one!*

[@ErockRodz]

I am a sucker for the step thru designs!

[@arakly8894]

I chose the cty2 it was the perfect option between a super73 ( too slow)and an rcr (too fast)

[@ErockRodz]

CTY2 is the sweet spot!

[@woahasmurf7878]

Awesome video! Thanks for pushing this out sooner than I expected 😅. I will say, the one thing that is putting me on the fence is the battery difference. But it looks like that aftermarket battery solves that problem. Have you done a proper range test with your new battery?

[@ErockRodz]

Thank you! The aftermarket battery makes definitely solved my range anxiety issue! I have some range test videos on my channel that you can check out, however I can’t really do a full throttle range test. Maybe next riding season!

[@Alejimbe_D_CatAllergic_Gamecat]

Hi. Do you have any idea what's the weight? Just wondering if it's too heavy to mount it in and out of a pick up truck. Thanks

[@ErockRodz]

👋 It’s about 130ish pounds so it’s not necessarily easy to lift up to a flat bed because of its shape. If you have a ramp that would be ideal. It’s doable, but I personally would not want to be lifting it in and out regularly.

[@wise11978]

Only complaint is the damn clock? It’s always 10AM lol. Range is an issue for me as well. Not getting 20 miles on sport unless I keep it under 40. Have gps verified 48mph so have to agree it’s worth the price. At 3200 I bet they sold a lot for Black Friday

[@ErockRodz]

Yes I agree about the clock! It’s a known issue too! My only other complaint was the range, but the upgraded battery did the trick for me!

[@TheMindofRobert]

Cool video, man. Like your points. I’d love to get a CTY2, but that price is on the high side for me. Anything else similar on the market? Something that can hit about 40mph?

[@ErockRodz]

Hey Robert! Thank you, I appreciate that! You may want to check out the SparksCycle works Bandit, it’s a little cheaper and rated for 40mph top speed, just not sure how long you can sustain that top speed for, as I don’t actually own one. Onyx seems to have sales fairly often so you may be able to get a CTY2 at a cheaper price and can sustain 40mph without any issues. I also hear the Lyric Graffiti can hit around 38mph, but the price is getting close to the CTY2. If it were me, I would try save a bit more for the CTY2 and go for that, all the other 52v bikes won’t be able to sustain 40mph as well as a 60v CTY2 in my opinion. Let me know if you have any questions. Good luck!

[@TheMindofRobert]

@@ErockRodz Thank you for that awesome reply. I was checking out the Bandit, pretty cool, but yeah, I kinda think I would rather have the CTY2. Thanx again for the help. By the by, does the CTY2 lose much speed going uphill?

[@ErockRodz]

I would say CTY2 all the way! CTY2 slows down a bit on hills, but not by much, you can still fly up those hills no issues. Some of my other group ride videos on the CTY2 show some hill climbing! Only thing is that hills will kill your battery faster, that’s the only other thing to consider. Good luck!

[@dexgray4581]

I JUST WISH IT WASNT SO HEAVY. Otherwise it seems pretty perfect. The original CTY was only 90 pounds! The new one with it’s more robust frame, larger motor, and batter is around 140 pounds. I just wish the SurRon didn’t have such a horrible reputation in California at this point. That bike truly checked ALL the boxes for me.

[@ErockRodz]

Hey Dex! Yes it is heavy, but that does make it feel super stable while riding at speeds! It just doesn’t help when having to lift it up stairs or onto a trailer. Yes Surrons are great, but they are being targeted more even on the east coast without having pedals!

[@aeyronmoore4460]

Would you recommend a CTY2 vs the Revv 1 for casual riding?

[@ErockRodz]

If you have the budget for the CTY2, then I would recommend it 100 percent over the Revv. Only reason you may not want it would be if you actually wanted to pedal the bike. That may be the only thing the Revv may possible have over the CTY2.

[@mnml2006]

Well informed opinions, interesting.

[@ErockRodz]

Appreciate it! Are you choosing between a CTY2 and RCR?

[@mnml2006]

@@ErockRodz ... Was seriously looking at RCR, but CTY2 seems better for big city commuting, and getting on bike paths. Haven't taken the plunge but my toes are curled over the edge of the diving board.

[@ErockRodz]

I say go for it 💯! I believe they are currently on sale so might as well take advantage!

[@wilfredpapaya4739]

The CTY2 as of today is $500 off. $3.6 to $2.996. Is it worth getting now or will a new version release in like 6 months. Their summer sale also includes a helmet.

[@ErockRodz]

I think that’s a great price! One heck of a deal! I don’t think they will have any new version soon, but that is just my opinion. I wish I could get a CTY2 at that price! If you are on the fence, this would definitely be a reason to pull the trigger!

[@wilfredpapaya4739]

Thank you so much with the quick reply. my only concern with this how is the water resistance. is it IP rated. can it handle light rain. @@ErockRodz

[@ErockRodz]

@@wilfredpapaya4739 I think you should be fine with light rain. My bike got caught out in heavy rains on the back rack of my SUV while I was transporting it one time and it was okay. I would try to seal any gaps between the battery cover the best you can if you are really worried though.

[@christiansebastian9816]

Hey planning to buy cty2, i was wondering if it will fit in the trunk of an SUV?

[@ErockRodz]

I personally never tried, but if you have a midsize suv, not compact then I think you should be fine laying it on its side. Won’t fit upright. I brought e-bikes laying down in the back of my RAV4. Just remember this bike is very heavy to lift!!

[@GogoGogo-l3w]

hi do you think this bike good for 5 foot 2 guy thank

[@ErockRodz]

Yes this bike would be great for you!

[@kennethwilliams1416]

In Boston thinking about getting the onyx but just got the lyrics graffiti 😮

[@ErockRodz]

Hi👋 They are close competitors… how do you like the graffiti??

[@FrankLucas1]

Yeah how do you like the graffiti?

[@kennethwilliams1416]

To be honest I put in about 45 miles yesterday using both battery tho but all In all having fun so far

[@ErockRodz]

@@kennethwilliams1416 that’s awesome! What is the true top speed you can hit? Also what’s a good cruising speed for the bike that you feel like you are not constantly stressing the motor? Thanks in advance!

[@kennethwilliams1416]

@Erock Rodz I am tall and slim plus I do Uber eats and Doordash so for me to stretch out both battery I use 1 at a time going like 15 or 20 mph an order 😅 but can hit 35 to 38 mph easy

[@surronwavey]

Definitely love the cty2 it’s dope and over looked I feel it’s more nimble 💯🙏🏽⚡️😈❤️ good speed and has its looks 😎😉

[@ErockRodz]

Thank you bro! Love my CTY!

[@surronwavey]

@@ErockRodz hell yeah brody that’s a fact I felt that!!

[@MichaelBarca]

RCR is for sure 100% more worth it. Don’t be scared. It’s part of the culture

[@ErockRodz]

Hey Michael! The RCR is a great bike, but the CTY just fit my needs and budget better! I will possible upgrade in the future!

[@MichaelBarca]

@@ErockRodz I was the same in the beginning. I was about the get E-bike then I bit the bullet and force myself to get a RCR. 100% no regrets. But it will grow on to you for the better.

[@Retro-Future-Land]

@@MichaelBarca What does the RCR do that the CTY doesn't? Better range?

[@ErockRodz]

@@Retro-Future-Land the RCR is the ONXY’s flagship bike. Stock it is a 72v system with a bigger battery and higher peak motor. So you will get a higher top speed and longer range on the RCR vs. the CTY2. So it basically comes down to your budget and personal preference on each of the bikes.

[@Retro-Future-Land]

@@ErockRodz Thanks for the info. Cheers.

[@RICHON1979]

If you're looking for an ebike ariel riders or super 73 ar great options, but if you're want something like this bikes ctw2 or rcr ,,you're probably more interested in a moped,its thats the case go straight to honda,,ruckus or metropolitan are way better the this,you need more speed honda pcx 125 65mph $3400 ,,if now how to talk w the dealer this its the price out the door $3900 still a great deal for a pcx,,no license? No my problem..

[@obeii1805]

I think it’s should be at the grizzly price point but it’s cost more. The grizzly is the better bike

[@Trillville43]

This is not an ebike in anyway.

[@kylew673]

cry more

[@kylew673]

it is an electric bike, 2 wheels, powered by electricity..if you say it's a moped, all ebikes are mopeds lol

[@Trillville43]

@@kylew673 this doesn't fall into any class as it has to much power to be considered an ebike and I'm not sure if the pedal even work. This is an electric motor bike or moped (ebikes are not mopeds)

[@kylew673]

Hey Erock, how much maintenance have you had to perform on your CTY2 over the years? Any sage advice to keep her in preem shape? Regards a fellow CTY2 rider

[@ErockRodz]

Hey there! So I am not a commuter, so I don’t have the most miles on my bike, but I do try to ride as much as possible. To be honest, I have had zero issues with my bike. Besides checking your nuts before a ride I would say you should be all good! But just as an FYI, I did purchase my bike from an authorized reseller and they assembled it fully for me. So I am sure they did their extra checks to make sure it was in tip top shape before selling. Good luck to you!!

[@kylew673]

@@ErockRodz Thanks brother, love your channel, keep the preem content coming 😎

[@ErockRodz]

@@kylew673 appreciate you! 🤙