Luna Cycle Announces the Apollo Ebike

The best ebike ever.... find it here: goo.gl/JfbAVB

[@shuashua958]

I appreciate a good lunatic getting passionate about a project.

[@maxbar4166]

Just want to say, I got my dad an e-bike from you guys about a year ago. He loves it, rides it often, and has done a huge amount of miles on it. Thank you Luna!

[@sebastianejlertsen3118]

Max Bar which ebike was that?

[@billwilhite2190]

Sorry for your loss, man. It's touching that Luna is named after your Best friend. My dog is on the bed snoring away, dying from kidney failure, ( I don't know what happened) but isn't quite ready to go yet, ( Pigsley is very tough) but very soon I'd say. Anyway the Apollo is Beautiful, great job great vision, you've set the bar for all aspiring E-bike companies. Dillon Thompson ( loophole culture) mentions Luna Cycle ( he has a Sur-Ron now) in his vids, and the fact he was able to get it next day after ordering is amazing. Hope I come across more video of company etc. Thanks.

[@coreypeterson8590]

Luna Cycle is great to work with. I have ordered several parts from them for a build I did and they were super helpful. Great dealing with a company that is passionate about what they do.

[@Jethr001]

Not enough said for that nowadays. I talked to another ebike kit company yesterday that didn’t know anything about their products...just a reseller for the cyclone clone. Power to the LUNATICS!!

[@nathangant7636]

Amazing bike, I'm drooling at it right now! From a company committed to ebikes and quality components, and now it's really got a showcase to be proud of.

[@davidlevin3660]

Built a 1000 watt ebike with your help. It rocks ! Handled 50 mile bike trail cruise with friends with plenty to spare. Thanks for getting this OG back on a bike.

[@martinmccomb5462]

Been watching the market for a couple years now. I have been looking to pick up a bike for local commutes and pleasure cruises, that can also do light trail duty. From my point of view, it seems most of the current offerings are poorly built conversions with little power and very limited range, that are also very expensive. Not saying $2 - $5k for a bike is exactly cheap, but comparatively speaking, Luna offers the best value in terms of performance vs. dollars spent, in my opinion. I must admit I'm still saving for it, but it's coming. Stay the course, Eric. You're going in the right direction.

[@LunaCyclesLLC]

thank you :)

[@kaivalero]

Proud to know theres people like you putting so much passion in something is changing peoples lives and the world. included mine! long life to Luna Cycle!

[@ronroberts110]

This is your best video yet. Keep doing what you do.

[@rollingwithrob6579]

Great things take time - Wine, Cheese and now the Apex/Apollo. Glad to finally to see it in its final form. If I had the money, I'd be ordering right away. Fingers crossed, that lotto comes through ;)

[@LunaCyclesLLC]

thanks Rob really appreciate it :)

[@noel5141]

I was stoked when i saw that the apollo was available again this month in may 2021 , i canceled my Luna X1 and purchased the Luna apollo instead , And i couldnt believe there shipping also this month. Cant wait for shipping comfirmation from the luna guys , i. Check everyday. 👍😎 glad there people like Erik Hicks which is why i went with these guys 👍

[@knoxieman]

You guys continue to knock it out of the park, love your ethos and attitude, I have been on the Ebike scene from wayback 20 years ago now on the Power Assist forums with Randy Draper and the early v is for voltage crew, its great to see finally after the tidal force and all the other attempts they have made that finally someone and a company like yours finally nails it, I dont dabble that much with making new e-bikes any more but have done many builds in the past and was one of the very first to use and test BMC geared hub motors and really early lipo packs way back then. I recently test rode a stock £4000 250W road legal ebike here in the UK and went back to the sales assistant and said I dont think the assist is working, he said oh yes its working and I was like dude really? total waste of money, i basically wont swing my leg over anything unless it has at least 1500 watts on tap, its that simple, although I did read that here in the UK they are looking at making scooters road legal and upping the power limit, always a dumb idea to limit power, sure limit top speed but why limit power? makes no sense. Congratulations on making such a nice machine, I wish you all the best, Knoxie.

[@LunaCyclesLLC]

THanks knoxie means a lot coming from you...I have been reading your posts for years.... you are one one of the OG legends :)

[@knoxieman]

@@LunaCyclesLLC ha ha you are too kind, loving what you guys are doing so much 😎

[@NYangryguy]

Still running my bbs02 and bbshd 3 years on from Luna Cycle. The 2 52v batteries are still performing well I bought with each kit. Great to see how far this company has come.

[@LunaCyclesLLC]

great to have you with us.... thanks for following us and we are always here when you need spare parts. those are 2 great drive systems you have and really all you need.

[@helldago777o6]

I just wanted to say all the hard work you have put into the ebike community has helped thousands of us build the bikes of are dreams !Those of us that could not buy a 5or6thousnd dollar bike but wanted quality fast n powerful we would not have been able to this without your help .Thank you !!!

[@LunaCyclesLLC]

thank you we really wanted from the offset to make fast ebikes and parts accessible to everyone.

[@stevenbeer2350]

Man you guys are badass. Your honest straight to the point way of presenting your products is rather refreshing. I bought a bbshd last year from you guys and it has been one of my greatest purchases ever. Thanks

[@bcdvideo]

Love what you guys are building!! Top notch!!

[@daniellim5137]

great job guys, I see you guys tucked in that motor for more clearance. You guys are great for the bike community as you guys are reaching the masses with quality and great price point. specialized... I can not say the same...

[@ontwoenjoy7935]

I believe you built an item people will want to show proudly to friends and this bike will be the envy of other manufacturers. I’m a customer roam2 purchased several years ago. This bike could start a revolution. Congratulations and all the best. This is a Luna Cycle.

[@LunaCyclesLLC]

thank you so much. That roam2 is one of the best bikes we ever built....thanks for following us and shouting out.

[@mannbill1]

I love the look LUNA! Great work 👍🏼

[@chrisburger4518]

Best quote ever... we want to sell "the high power sh!t". These guys are so authentic. Love my Sur-Ron.

[@99trampis]

Damn. I've said it before, I could listen to Eric talk all day long. So interesting and he's so passionate about ebikes that it's contagious. I can't wait for you guys to have the next production of Apollos available. I've got my money ready !o) Keep on keepin' on Luna & Eric!

[@DEVUNK88]

$5500 for this bike is a great deal, just the bike itself with the spec is halfway there and then add in all the R&D and demanding specs of the drive system, its quite impressive what you have created and built here.

[@LunaCyclesLLC]

thank you with this bike and especially the apex bike we tried to build a bike like we always wanted...a fast ebike that is slick and cool looking....

[@CheZfrmdaWestWisc]

Glad you got your fast good looking ebike

[@payasofeo69]

It great to see passionate businessmen like you. I hope you’re doing well and are profitable. That’s the challenge of selling a great product and refusing to half ass it for the sake of profits.

[@LunaCyclesLLC]

you are right....if anyone wants to take my place...come and have a go....and i wish them luck....

[@jetgold]

really really awesome looking new E bike. he is sure correct on how some companies add real older or lower quality parts on over priced bikes. Luna Cycles sure looks like a awesome place to work, with some wicked nice rides they make I have Luna on the top of my wish list.

[@mattrenegar476]

Thank you for making this video and being honest about what happened with the Apex

[@donwest2512]

Thanks again Eric for being the leader in US made ebikes and the best mid-drive bikes out there. The Apollo will be my next bike to buy. BTW - Just passed 4K miles of my Luna BBHSD and triangle battery commuter bike! Even in Chicago through the winter that bike has never failed.

[@LunaCyclesLLC]

thank you so much for the kind words... riding in chicago in the winter sounds like you are hard core :)

[@MaxPizarro]

Was this a custom bike or a bike made by Luna? I'm just hit 900 miles on my custom kit from Luna.

[@michaelsprinzeles4022]

I've converted 2 bikes with Luna mid-drive kits and have almost 2k trouble free miles between the 2.

[@donwest2512]

@@MaxPizarro I built this bike to be a hard core commuter bike. Used a Breezer Cafe and the 168 - 171 BBSHD motor and a big 58V triangle battery. I ride 20 miles each way to DT Chicago.

[@LunaCyclesLLC]

@@MaxPizarro this is our own bike made by luna. You can search your heart out to try to find a clone...glgl

[@vince55sanders]

looks beautiful ! best of luck with sales.

[@garethvarbel6209]

Wow. What a great bike! Keep up the good work Luna! To anyone questioning the quality of Luna I have a khs 3000 by them with all the bells and whistles and it is single handedly the best bike I've ever ridden. Rain, snow, Sand or pavement you will be amazed.

[@mackattack8627]

Yes Luna Cycle are the best in the west they been around from the beginning of the ebike world

[@MrShinta786]

I see you growing like Greyp is growing now. Love your work, love the beard :-)

[@BrunoPOWEEER]

Watched the whole video!!! Hey Eric, this is one of your best videos, Apollo POWEEEEERRR ohhh yeaahhh!!!

[@LunaCyclesLLC]

Thank you Bruno!

[@MaxPizarro]

This is an amazing Bicycle. I just hit 900 miles on my bbshd kit from Luna! Is Luna considering customers that are looking for a car replacement ebike? Long range bike(ride to work) with good power but efficient(high miles to ah) and requires basic maintenance. Yes, I can build my own and I have using your bbshd kit. Something tells me you all would do an amazing job. Oh make it a fat bike or plus size tire for all seasons.

[@sethpotts105]

Been researching for months, never had an e-bike but when i saw this guy doing test videos I new he was for real. As a crafts person I know electrical and mechanical so even though I'm new to e bikes I could tell I was being lied to from other companies trying to sell crap. When i found Luna cycle I was so relieved and excited. Best part of this video is when he predicts you will watch the whole thing... I did. what a awesome guy choosing passion over money!

[@GregBird]

That is one of the nicest e-bikes I have seen. Nice work on that...

[@biketothetop]

Eric, I appreciate your passion for what you do! It's about the heart and soul that goes into a product that defines it. Clearly you're being open and honest about this experience. It's not easy to have a tech business. You have a lot of people you have to satisfy. Yourself, your employees, and your suppliers, but most of all the customer! There's the expression you can satisfy some of the people, but not all the people. Who do you want to satisfy the most may come down to self-sacrifice for your customers. Best wishes for success in your endeavors. I only found you and Luna because I had been interested in possibly purchasing a Sur Ron, but I didn't realize you guys were deep into ebikes. In some respects, sadly I was committed by deposit to getting my Specialized Turbo Levo Expert eBike before finding you guys for the Sur Ron. Now I see and realize that you guys were heavily into trying to make a high-power ebike. I guess I felt I had that need satisfied by having my 6000w Typhoon. It's not the greatest bike, but it has gobs of power for doing tough technical trails. I've got it in Moto mode with pegs and took the crappy crankset off. My focus has been more about spending my time riding then investigating and learning about the technology. Ironically I guess because my time is limited and my priority is for riding. It's not that I'm a non-technical mind, I'm a mechanical engineer and I'm 60. Sorry, but I sold out and got a Specialized Levo! Great video!

[@LunaCyclesLLC]

Thanks for the message. The Levo is one of my favorite ebikes on the market.....i would definitely put it on my top 5 list :) you will love the levo.

[@biketothetop]

Thanks for the vote of confidence in the Levo. Yes, I am loving it as says the title says in one of my videos in this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLZEb8ngMuMU11GTmJTs7tqAOaWdEysOdNI also have a few others showing off. Today I did my 3rd ride on it in the Mountains. It feels like a dream to ride it effortlessly through stuff I've ridden many times on my conventional mtb's.

[@gordonmculloch4904]

Your passion and drive is amazing. I wish you all the success. Ps the bike looks amazing. Could you do some performance videos please. 👍

[@LunaCyclesLLC]

thank you so much appreciate your support.... we hope to have some time to go out riding .... i need a skilled rider for performance videos and none of us are that good...the most we can do is ride up and down stairs...and we can do that locally.... what we hope is we sale some bikes and the cool videos get made organically.

[@4nlimited3dition_4n3d]

Would be interesting to see the torque at accelerations with full throttle and such for example, as well as climbing a super steep hill, and the top speeds possible with this setup and so on... those shouldn't need a special driver.

[@gordonmculloch4904]

Luna Cycles: Positive "organic" videos are great marketing tools, but a couple of two or three minute videos highlighting road, trail, speed, and power performance can help get the ball rolling. 👍

[@liv2ride2liv]

@@LunaCyclesLLC i'd be happy to do some riding and honest reviewing in northern ca at different locations.

[@dickflinghammer7643]

@@LunaCyclesLLC I don't think you will have a problem finding a skilled rider for a demo in California. If so let me know I'll come over from Florida.

[@n.a.3734]

Seems to give heart💘.only buying one will show how serious.!

[@abaracadaver2299]

love it! I get how you don't want people putting crappy parts on your art. I did this lady''s yard once. Handpicked every rock, grew every plant myself from cuttings, spent two months doing the install.........she went to Big Lots and Target and bought a bunch of crappy cheap plastic shit, and lights on strings and buried my work. Looked like a Florida trailer park vomited all over my vision. I was crushed. Wish I could afford your bike, I love where your head's at- with your heart.Respect.

[@10aDowningStreet]

Looks amazing, the price seems very reasonable too for such quality engineering, I was expecting double! Shame I don't live in the US!. I've been pining after a Sur-ron but something like this is way more desirable, capable, powerful, but still looks like a bike.

[@LunaCyclesLLC]

we can send you one minus battery to europe no problem ;)

[@LunaCyclesLLC]

@@TheWebstaff yes we could

[@grover1135]

Eric - great work mate! .. looks absolutely beautiful. I

[@LunaCyclesLLC]

thank you brother!

[@danhoang6335]

Beautiful bike and it is very clean build for an electric bike. Saving up for one...I hope you guys sell a lot of these.

[@wm.perrykillam4243]

Sweet bike! I have a custom-built, full-suspension bike with a 1000 W Bafang motor and can attest to how fun these powerful e-bikes are. I have a car but almost never use it because I love riding my bike. I'm planning to be in CA this summer and can't wait to take a test ride.

[@badkid73]

I’d pay more for a Rohloff hub. Amazing bike. Love Eric’s passion. I put a Brooks B17 on all my bikes. Lol

[@ToddPhillipscoach]

Finally! OMG, I've been asking you guys about this bike for 2 years and I wondered what happened. It looks awesome, and like it was worth the wait. Too bad you are instantly sold out. :(

[@stephenmorton1022]

Very old fashioned battery all looks

[@melindaincze4536]

Amazing bike and I want one. I live in Europe however. and shipping and custums would make it to expensive. Do you plan to export this in larger numbers to bikeshops here or is private import the only possibility?

[@pstin1030]

I have looked into all sorts of e-bikes for years now and this everybody is definately "the best"! Well done LUNA team

[@LunaCyclesLLC]

thank you.

[@dukemcdonald63]

Should someone with little bike experience get a bike this nice and so powerful? I dont want to be like the guy with the Flying V and Marshall Stack that can't even play. But on the other hand, I don't want cheap metal and near zero power.

[@pstin1030]

@@dukemcdonald63 This bike could definately be used by someone with little experience. It is powerful but the power is controlled by you and you don't have to use all the power if you don't want to. I think you will find that you will get used to the power and you will be absolutely loving it

[@philt013]

Ooh that’s a great bike! I know it’s true, you really but the best components inside and out(I can’t resist disassembling batteries and drive units when I receive them). No goffy stuff! 😆 I love it! So many bike that I sold that people swap perfect saddle for a couch-like one.

[@noel5141]

I just found your ebikes . And i was in the market for one and im glad i fell upon these bikes . Bout to buy one but not sure apollo or x1

[@ginormousbones]

I am selling my vintage truck and using the money to buy an Apollo E-bike. You guys are fantastically freakin awesome!

[@sheaton954]

Cool video and I appreciate the insite. I'm considering this or the sur Ron. They arent really apples to apple bikes but its hard to understand what your getting with the Apollo and how it functions without any videos showing the basic operations. Are there any videos that go over the bike and show even a simple demonstration riding down the road?

[@chanceandashana]

Great video I'm sold. so excited for this bike

[@Jethr001]

Gotta respect a guy who loves his work...I feel like getting a LUNA/NASA t-shirt!

[@willrobertson826]

Nothing great is fast nor easy keep pushing forward you will win the customers at least all the smiling customers .your doing great things thank you Luna

[@chanceandashana]

Wow. Finally somebody building something badass. Great job luna.

[@ralphsplug2189]

This is the future of ebikes! No more crappy underpowered middrives. Only criticism is battery design, why not make it fill up to top tube. That empty space between the top tube & battery is not hot. Everything else is on point.

[@T-Sav]

Ralphs Plug I like the gap

[@10aDowningStreet]

@@T-Sav Me too, I think filling that space would spoil the aesthetic.

[@portnuefflyer]

@@10aDowningStreet I can see filling that space with a small ditty bag or other stuff, make use of it being the point.

[@waynebergman6604]

Way to go Eric. Bike looks like a winner. All the best man.........wayne

[@LunaCyclesLLC]

Thanks wayne!

[@iamalavalamp]

Why is there an extra cost for an extended warranty? Sorry so many questions but I'm sure others have them too

[@matthewcalkins958]

Eric you are a genius. You'll have my pre order shortly.

[@michaelsprinzeles4022]

Love Luna, love what you guys do, most of all love your bikes. Sorry Eric if you want a bike to compete you're going to have to build it!

[@LunaCyclesLLC]

that is hilarious...thank you ;) and we will keep building better bikes...we always see room for improvement. Building great bikes is a journey and not a destination.

[@modarm]

Pretty much a motorcycle. Love to see your bicycle building passion hopefully one day I will get to try one here in the deep south of NZ. 👍

[@IronknotOffroad]

Quote says it - "Mark Elford 19 hours ago It's quite a machine , the battery looks perfect , the whole bike rocks at Slayer Angel of Death sound levels"

[@TomTom-xp2jb]

Great presentation!!! Awesome e-bike!!! Luna rocks!!! 👍🚲

[@dansloaner]

Well, I have upgraded my Sondors and it is now MUCH better. I now have a Luna Big Wheel..... Can you say FUN. Still saving for either an Apollo or an Apex. Luna stands for Quality and Excitement. Keep it up.

[@LunaCyclesLLC]

thanks for following! we think the luna big wheel is one of our most under appreciated products.... it did not go over big..but that thing is like a whipping fast silent go cart and every summer we take a team of them to the beach on nightly rides.

[@altongrimes]

Wow. Great listening to this man. Great innovator

[@ackerkenton]

Wow, I build ebikes, but I wish I had an Apollo. Motor, battery, wheels, suspension, controls, brakes - a properly sorted ebike

[@mackattack8627]

I totally understand what you are saying and been through I tried to quit many times in building high power Electric race scooters until it finally paid off with experience and many fried ESC,s after 35 years of trials and errors

[@andybcardoso1978]

Great video and live the pure honesty in your great bike builds. I'm torn between your luna x1 or the frey ex

[@pedxing]

This man is a unique signature on our planet. Pay Attention.

[@sambananas4513]

I was interested in buying one until you said you do not want it modified. I am disabled and need an upright so I convert my MTB's to hi-rise BMX bars. Currently I have an 03' Giant Iguana with a 1500 Watt Luna BBHSD. It loves the sand, eats it for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Good stuff.

[@michaelsanders9506]

I agree with you on you should be able to build bikes as powerful as you want. If you're only endangering yourself and not others

[@petertothRC-FPV]

WOW!! I thought i just saw a work of art.

[@paodeoro7707]

Congrats. Well done.

[@ironboard6]

please tell me your going to sell just the frame kits??, frame, motor, controller and battery..

[@UDX-340]

It's quite a machine , the battery looks perfect , the whole bike rocks at Slayer Angel of Death sound levels.

[@blacklight4460]

Right on! That's what we want!

[@tigerbeforyou181]

Your Apollo bike is the best looking bike I’ve ever seen. I need one of these but the stand over can’t be over 30”. My 72 year old body needs this due to short legs. Hope that is going to be an option. 😉

[@roryharrington6801]

Luna and Eric taking the bike world down one bike at a time!

[@megane230f1]

Can i ask what that models price is as it stands? Currently riding a focus jam 2 with tec pack for longer rides

[@bmallory]

a lot of builders tend to dump a lot of money on a drive and then cheap out on the bike components even though they add weight with the drive and battery. Here I see quality components, stiff inverted fork... good stuff !

[@deftrover]

If this was around before i built my ebike i probably would have snapped this up instead. Love it!!

[@seymourtompkins]

Eric, this is a good Touring bike. It is not a mountain bike, however, that would appeal to Trail, Enduro, or DH riders. If you ever made a mtn bike that focused more on performance and handling (vs. torque and speed), you'd sell many more bikes. Real mtn bikers are looking for handling - not hot rods. As a result, this featured bike just can't compete with the weaker production emtbs which just handle better. We need to figure out how to make ever lighter, more playful mtbs ( not ever heavier, more powerful bikes ). Btw, I aleady have 90 Nm of torque on my emtb and that's plenty for designated trails in my area. I'd only need more on the street or on paved hills, but in that case it would be wiser to use a gravel or Touring bike.

[@richardolsen1989]

I am leaning toward your bike after riding 20k miles in 2.5 years on OPTI bikes from Colorado. I have two but they just go down all the time. The builder is 5 hours away. Is there local support if there a e issues with the bike? Is the battery swappable or use, charge, and reuse?

[@thomasjurd172]

Excelento info !!!! Eric . Waiting for one of your bbshd"s

[@mark-govers]

The infinity seat is light weight looking to me, and according to the reviews, the comfort is unprecedented...I plan on getting two!

[@10aDowningStreet]

One for each butt cheek? - This man knows how to look after himself.

[@glockasauruswrex6362]

Ha ha ha Eric, that movie was "The Big Night" with Stanley Tucci n Tony Shaloub! I get you on the analogy n yeah that would suck to see people do that to your creation. Beautiful bike, owning a Luna is now on my bucket list.

[@denniswilson6851]

A work of art, truly.

[@abelramos8652]

Luna Cycle there’s a thing that I miss more than a throttle on a ebike: videos of your machines performing!

[@IchimokuCloud]

What category is this bike? Cat 3 or Cat 4? The bike has a throttle? Thought only hub motor bikes could enable throttle without pedaling.

[@BarzinDaragahi]

Ready to buy one for local pickup asap!

[@johnmclaughlin2845]

Lovely bike 🚲 Yous r smashing it now keep it up

[@sicks6six]

At last someone who routed the cables and wiring loom through the frame, to many bikes look they were built in someone's garage with an old mountain bike and a car's alternator, infant I've seen some neater home builds than shop bought, this bike looks pretty cool

[@paulastuart8796]

OH NO! I sure hope you are not forgetting about us shorties.

[@frankcrawford416]

Just want to let you know brother I believe you how cool your bikes are. Wish I could afford these, but if I had the money I would get yours.

[@waynemiller1609]

Nice bike but those rosenburg connectors are the weak link, Ive had major problems with them after extended service, they arc and corrode and melt after awhile causing catastrophic failure!!!

[@godisn0where]

I love my Apollo! Amazing power and more amazing fun.

[@brucevous1]

What's the top speed of it on a flat road??

[@godisn0where]

@@brucevous1 just shy of 40mph

[@brucevous1]

@@godisn0where that's awesome 👍. How many watts and volts?

[@rgood66]

I want one now!! When will the 2020 be available ?

[@tajjson]

Impressive build. Do you have a reseller in Sweden?

[@MauiSolarPVPacificEnergy]

Would love to see a 150-160mm travel version of this bike with HorseLink suspension

[@garethbarlow5278]

I think you mean Horst Link. A DW link would do as well.

[@sillywillie6484]

Makes me want one more now !

[@cia4915]

You build nice bikes and you are right about those motors bafang makes them with power. i got the 48 volt 1000watt midrive .👍🏻🤔 nice

[@cosmiccharlie8294]

That bike looks fantastic!