My new off road e-bike. A review of the Engwe E26. First bike ride!

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My new off road e-bike. A review of the Engwe E26. First bike ride!

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The most outstanding feature of this Engwe E26 bike, in my opinion having hardly used it, is its power. It offers 70 nm of torque meaning that for riding up hills off road, it really performs. It claims a 30 degree hill climbing capacity which I would agree with - which is steeper than any road I know of.
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The downsides of the bike are the weight and the rear gear ratio which assumes that one goes uphill only in assisted mode.
Two other downsides are easily resolved. The bike basket on the rear is ridiculously wide and does not work unless one has a step through bike - so don't bother with the bar at the top. This was offered as an option and for some reason I cannot understand now, I did not think of it. Maybe I wanted a bike that looked like a bike!
Material：6061 Aluminum Alloy
Motor：250W Brushless Motor
Torque：70 N.m
Battery: 48V16Ah Removable Internal Lithium-ion
Tires: 26 x 4.0 Tires
Speed: 25KM/H (Can Be Unlocked)
Max range :140KM (Pas Mode)
Charging Time: about 5.5-6H
Maximum Climbing degree: 30°
Brake: 180mm Front & Rear Hydraulic Disc Brake
Transmission System: Shimano 7 Gears
Display: LCD Display
E26 High-Step Bike Weight: 34.5KG (76.06lbs)
E26 High-Step Gross Weight: 43.53KG (95.97lbs)
E26 Step-Thru Bike Weight: 33.5KG (73.85lbs)
E26 Step-Thru Gross Weight: 42.53KG(93.76lbs)
This bike can be found here :
engwe-bikes-uk...
For information about Solbio, please see :
www.solbio.co.uk/
getsolbio.com/en
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@Irideonandon 3 ай бұрын

I'm a bike rider and wonder, why are you slinging your leg way back over the seat and basket? Tilt the bike slightly and lift your leg up and over in front of the seat. Kind of how children do when they ride a full size bike. It works for me.

@VanlifewithAlan 3 ай бұрын

That is a good idea and it is what most people do. However when the bike weighs 45kg, it is not so easy to do!

@neoaliphant 3 ай бұрын

i did that with a bike with full paniers and it toppled on me....step through is best in this case, the frame is chunky enough to handle step through

@simonjohnhinton1938 3 ай бұрын

I thought about getting one to go with my engine x. I already have 2 ebikes so I don't think the old dear would be too chuffed. Going to need another shed lol. My engwe is a heavy bike at 34kg but 45kg now that is heavy.

@paulbassett2715 3 ай бұрын

You're a born comic, Alan. It's laugh out loud time watching you get your leg over that huge rear rack. 😂😂😂

@VanlifewithAlan 3 ай бұрын

During filming I fell off the bike, the first thing I said whilst picking myself up was 'Did you get that?' The answer was no and there was a request to do it again. Unfortunately that would have been acting and I am not much good at that.

@peterah7957 3 ай бұрын

Alan ..try getting your leg over infront of the seat then propping yourself back onto the seat .

@VanlifewithAlan 3 ай бұрын

I tried that but did not find it so easy. I don't think I have ever done that on my usual bike so will give it a go as an experiment.

@peterah7957 3 ай бұрын

@@VanlifewithAlan Could the frame be a little large for you mate? I have a large framed ebike and I'm 5ft 10 1/2 and I think a medium frame could of suited me better

@clintonearlwalker 3 ай бұрын

As a long time motorcycle rider, I HIGHLY recommend wearing long pants and gloves when you ride something like that, especially on gravel. If you fall, (crash), gravel can go through your skin and cause somewhat long and painful injuries to your hands and knees. Anything can happen, a dog or other large animal can run right in front of you, causing a fall. Stay safe!

@Poseidon6363 Ай бұрын

I have an E26 but I cannot change the maximum speed limit in the advanced settings menu, any help?

@VanlifewithAlan Ай бұрын

I think, and maybe I am wrong, but there is a reason why the maximum speed limit cannot be changed as it is preset for what is legal in a given market which is usually 24 -26kmph. There are countries where no limit applies but you would need a bike directed at that market!

@Poseidon6363 Ай бұрын

@@VanlifewithAlan Thanks for your reply, but I have found the answer if anyone's interested. Press + and - keys together to get to the settings menu, then press the + for 15 seconds and the bike will be totally unlocked.