My Video Length? What Content? Asking for Viewer Input and Comments.

[@jasonkrantz8946]

I just like upgrade options

[@reyaz8531]

Personally a fan of the long tours of the area. My favourite thing I think is that you should talk more about the bike, ride quality, acceleration, handling. Really appreciate your insight into how the bike operates, especially on a ride. Would prefer more details on your setup since sometimes you’re on a different bike and I have no idea what you’re riding. Would also be nice if you could share your ride distance, route map is probably creepy but it is nice when you share your spots.

[@OneSmallFavour]

video length is irrelevant. its up to you to decide whats best. just make it engaging and fun. i liked how you asked questions in the video title. was catchy.

[@jasonkrantz8946]

Duel motor is what got me too watch mostly

[@plastic-box]

Longer content is better. 1 hr plus is what I look for, but I'm old and possess an attention span.

[@NoInfoFound]

I really enjoy your ebike modifications and experiments. I don't mind those long videos since it is very easy to skip to areas that you are interested in.

[@EBikeBuilder_]

Ebike modifications and experiments are my specialty and favorite thing to do, so you are in the right place, my friend. I plan to modify that HAOQI Cheetah soon, so stay tuned for that. Thanks for the input regarding long videos. It's easier for me to do them that way, and it feels more comfortable and natural to me. I do see the value in a polished tutorial video from time to time. I agree, even if a video is long, I will make an attempt to timestamp important segments, which are easy enough to find with the features available through KZbin. Thanks for all of your comments and generous contributions to the channel, my friend. I highly appreciate it!

[@stevecumming6427]

What drew me to your channel was the Flipsky as my controller blew due to a short in a headlight horn that zapped 3 light horn switches & then a 25 amp rated controller. Your comparison of different motor types & set ups is very helpful to me & many new eBikers I would think. I'd like to see you upgrade the Haoqi Cheetah with a Flipsky to compare to stock & air forks if the Cheetah doesn't have them stock. Seems to me eBikes have taken off in the last few years & many of them will start breaking & with a EBiker Channel to guide them to fix them themselves would be cool 😎

[@EBikeBuilder_]

Yeah, I think you're right about the growth of e-bikes lately and the increasing number of broken e-bikes popping up every day. There's a lot of opportunity to help people fix or upgrade their bikes. While it might not be as lucrative as shilling bikes, I believe the market for repairs and upgrades will grow over time, and I'll continue to focus on that. I wanted to upgrade the HAOQI Cheetah with a Flipsky controller, and I might still do that. Unfortunately, despite being an existing affiliate partner with Flipsky, their company policies hinder efficient collaboration. Although I appreciate Flipsky's affordable prices and value, I don't see much future in partnering with them or promoting their products. Overall, I think Grin Tech is a more positive force in the e-bike space. I want to support and promote companies that value education, knowledge, and driving the industry forward, not just profits. I'll continue working with Flipsky and VESC, exploring scripting and development. However, if I find another VESC controller that aligns better with my ideals, I'll consider switching. Thanks for your input, Steve. I really appreciate and enjoy all your comments. You've been a great supporter of the channel lately, and I'm grateful for your presence. I hope you'll stay tuned in the future. Thanks for watching, mate!!! 🙏🤙👍

[@davidlorin1379]

Maybe a video of a new bike build from scratch, like a killer budget bike build, that would do well. Keep talking and explaining things. If I find a subject that's interesting, I usually look for the longest video. I think you need to keep the videos diverse; you know like actually building, maintenance and repair. I personally like the videos where you tear your motors down for maintenance - these are things I need to do. The addition of the overlay of your speed was a great idea. I had a bike with the Bafang G062, which is why I subscribed to your channel in the first place. I'm still not a fan of regen though; I don't like the sensation of "braking" when letting off the throttle.

[@EBikeBuilder_]

Hey David, thanks for the comment! That’s some great input. I did a budget bike build with my latest BBSHD on the MTB. The Phaserunner could be substituted with a Flipsky; I’ve made videos demonstrating both setups and plan to return to BBSHD VESC projects in the future. I should perhaps do more videos on my 75V BBSHD. I did some during the bike-building process, but it was completely new to me at the time, so I didn’t know what to expect or what problems I might run into. Back then, I wasn’t knowledgeable enough to give authoritative advice-it was more like, “Here’s what I’m doing.🤪” At this point, I think I have it ironed out and it works really smoothly. I never did a proper follow-up video showing the build with a cost breakdown, explaining why it can be economical despite being a BBSHD with an aftermarket controller and battery. I like to keep my video topics diverse, but new builds can be expensive, and I already have more bikes than I can make content for. So, I try to experiment with the bikes I have. Regen braking is nice and important if you want to save money on brake pads, especially with a big heavy fat tire bike. Regen is a brake pad money-saving game changer. It can be configured to a brake lever instead of the throttle like I have it. Even with my setup, where releasing the throttle activates regen, there’s still a dead zone where I can hold the throttle and coast without regen activated. But yes, it can be weird to let off the throttle and have it brake hard. It’s not great for certain types of riding where you want to coast often. Regen can also be configured to engage with backpedaling in the Phaserunner and could potentially be implemented in VESC. Regen can be configured and controlled by different inputs. Ideally, if you had a brake lever that output a signal more like a throttle, that would be ideal. I’ve thought about mapping my regen to a throttle that’s just physically attached to my brake lever. I like doing the maintenance videos-they seem to perform really well over time. But of course, I do those out of necessity, and I try to avoid “fixing things that aren’t broken.” Lol 😂 i tend to get myself in trouble fixing things that aren’t broken …. 😳 thanks 🙏 again for your input David, i appreciate all of your comments lately my bud!! That input is very helpful. Tyty🤙👍🤙👍😎🫡

[@davidlorin1379]

@@EBikeBuilder_ Well I enjoy your vids even if I don't like regen. Keep up the good work!

[@patrickoneill1011]

I personally enjoy the long videos. You do a great job covering different ride environments MTB and Road. I like the repair vids alot. Along with new product reviews. You've covered alot of areas for channel growth. Keep it going like that and mix it up. Some channels use drone videography/Photography. Ebike meetups are also done. Going into local businesses or stores for channel filler. Thats just a bunch for ideas. It's your channel 'Buddy' 😊 and you can run it how you decide to! 👍

[@EBikeBuilder_]

Hey Patrick, thanks for the kind words and input regarding my channel and content style. The repair vids are very interesting to me as well, so I will always do a video if there is some kind of problem. But, of course, I try to avoid "fixing things that aren’t broken," so those repair vids are done out of necessity! I agree new product reviews are big and help with channel growth. My Flipsky video was really successful, even though it was an hour-long, low-effort production, LOL. However, to be honest, affiliate marketing Flipsky products is not lucrative, and the company is difficult to collaborate with, bogged down by company policy and bureaucracy. I got sick of emailing them after one email. So, while I appreciate Flipsky for being a cheap VESC FOC controller, I don’t currently have a positive impression of interacting with the company. I will continue to look for different VESC controllers and new products to review, though. That is a great observation. You also have some good ideas for different types of content I could create. I've looked at drones, but they seem expensive, and in, say, five years, the technology will be much better and more affordable, so I’ll just wait. Right now, it’s still the early adopter phase. It would be great for content creation, but each time you bring in another piece of technology, it can complicate the entire process. For example, I got a GoPro Max 360 camera, but after fussing around with the software and the giant video files, I ultimately returned it to GoPro. It was cool but a total disaster to work with. I’ve considered looking for group rides locally, but it always seems like trouble to me, like there's always someone or perhaps many people there that I’d rather not be associated with, haha. But yes, Patrick, thanks for the ideas, input, and kind words. I really enjoy and appreciate all your thoughtful comments.

[@patrickoneill1011]

Yes. Anytime. Keep up the Awesomeness😁 Do it your way ! 👍

[@Robert-s5d]

One of the Great few unscripted Ebike reality shows ! You need to do the review of Your lucky gloves .

[@nicod974]

I like watching while i'm fixing ebikes, drones and escooters. Lately came across an mq controller that had super weird ''powers'' I had to replace it with a proper controller. Now, every option work perfectly but it was a long process to source informations. I'd love to see you hack into the Bosch cx, i'm sick of those KZbin representatives claiming to have a fair opinion when they actually are paid to say Bosch as many times as possible for promotion...

[@EBikeBuilder_]

I try to avoid proprietary products and systems that are not user-repairable and companies that don’t support the right to repair. The Bosch system, involving the controller, battery, CAN bus communications, etc., is all tied together through software. It's more complicated than sending a throttle voltage here and a brake cut-off voltage there. The controller communicates with the battery BMS and other components. To hack the Bosch CX, you would have to reverse-engineer both the firmware of the controller and the proprietary tools Bosch uses for repair, maintenance, and configuration, which are not available to the public. You'd need access to private intellectual property, which is unlikely without internal sources. The system is very proprietary, and gaining complete control over it beyond just hacking the speed would be a complicated and arduous task. I think Bosch e-bikes are cool and offer a refined user experience, but if I can’t repair it myself, I am not interested. Bosch e-bikes are designed for users who prefer a ready-made, integrated system over tinkering and customization.

[@rufusirvin5279]

As long as you want them to be. There is no set time as I find shorts a bit of a waist. At least you are trying things out and explaining your method which would be helpful to inexperienced bikers that might be interested in how you do it. The VESC is interesting even if I don't use it at the moment but I see it's potential in the future.

[@EBikeBuilder_]

I agree, I don't like shorts either. I create them as previews of highlights from my long-form videos. During Susan's tenure at KZbin, shorts were the only way to grow a channel. If a low-effort short can gain a bunch of subscribers, it’s hard to justify the time and effort for long-form videos. It was a tough spot on KZbin with shorts being heavily promoted. I don’t like them, but you do what you have to do to grow. I try to make shorts as previews that make people want to watch the full video when it’s released. I also agree about VESC. I want to get into it more, but I don’t see much collaborative potential with Flipsky. I'll keep looking for other VESC controllers. I want to continue developing with VESC scripting, and potentially create a VESC package with ebike specific features. However, during the summer, I prefer spending time outside enjoying my bikes and sharing those experiences. So, I haven't been scripting much lately, but I will definitely continue in the future. Its hard to sit inside click clacking away at the keyboard, when its a beautiful day outside.... 😅🚴

[@Voltermort]

Hey man, started watching your channel a couple months ago and really enjoying it. It's unique in the sense that its more blog style and long form. Not something I usually watch but I've gotten into this habit of having your videos on in the minimized player while i do autocad, shopping, errands, etc. I've actually been inspired by the format as previously all of my videos were so heavily edited and they took months and months; whereas i see you can just pump them out with amazing consistency. I trialed it out in my last format... Was refreshing. There's something relaxing about your channel man, I'd say keep doing what you're doing. Doesn't hurt to put together a polished "feature tutorial video" every once in a while too. Props from Canada brother :)

[@EBikeBuilder_]

Thanks for the kind words regarding my content creation style. It's interesting to hear how you watch it in the background while doing other things. People consume content in different ways, and I'm similar in that I watch things in the background while doing something else. I prefer longer videos because there's less fussing around trying to start a new one every few minutes. It's cool that you've been inspired by my long-format videos. I've developed it as a way of growing my channel. I do try to put out polished videos from time to time, but I love the “F IT, DO IT LIVE!!” approach. There's something to be said about DONE IS BETTER THAN PERFECT. If I get caught up on perfection, I never get anything done. Thanks for the comment, my friend. I really appreciate it!👍

[@Voltermort]

@@EBikeBuilder_ couldn't have said it better myself. Yes I totally agree :)

[@fefemcb2288]

I think it depends on what the content is about as far as how long it should be. Even then I don’t think there’s a set time limit. I tend to do long videos, but it’s because there’s a lot for me to get in there 😅 I watch yours for the rides. I enjoy the places you ride to. I understand that trying to do commentary while riding. I’m introverted too and it’s a lot of energy to talk. BTW, there are some of us females that watch your channel too. 😊

[@EBikeBuilder_]

I agree ☝️ i don’t like having some idea of “set” time that videos “should be”, lol some times when i over think things it just makes it more difficult and i start to mess things up etc. some times i will do the intro 3 times and can barely get the words out, then I’m just like F IT and i stop caring so much and I’m just like WHATUP BUBBIES and that’s the intro. Lol its easy to over analyze and overdo things that don’t actually matter. Thanks for your input. I don’t mean to exclude anyone by saying what’s up boys its just something that’s kinda fun to say. And historically its like 99.6 percent guys so its mostly accurate , lol but again i don’t want anyone to feel excluded. So thanks for bringing this to my awareness , i might just start calling everyone bubbies. 😂😂😂

[@fefemcb2288]

I feel you. I'm an overthinker too and it sometimes makes me stagnant. 😫 I love the term bubbies😊

[@nemohunter87]

I really enjoy all the diy and modifications/break downs of it. Why and how. The experimenting with different setups is great. I prefer longer videos as short videos always seem rushed or something. Have you thought about messing with the new cyc x1 gen 4? There's like no content on this motor right now.

[@EBikeBuilder_]

I've been following CYC since the Gen 1, but I'm not a fan of their business practices. They rely heavily on hyped-up pre-orders and deceptive marketing, often not showing the motor noise or real riding footage until recently. The lack of user videos is a red flag that suggests CYC is still in its infancy and untested. CYC has their users pay to pre-order untested products, making them the testers. Then, they abandon the product and move on to the next generation. I've avoided CYC because of this, and the few KZbin videos I've seen often show people burning out the motors on the first ride. If they sent me a Gen 4, I'd create content with it tirelessly for months, but I can't justify spending thousands on unproven equipment. I hope their partnership with EBC helps them grow, but paying $2,000 for something from CYC is hard to stomach. Thanks for your input on my videos / content / creation process, I had a feeling most of my existing subscribers would also feel this way. That type of content is the stuff that I am most interested in creating and sharing. But im always looking for ways that I can perhaps do something differently, without necessarily more time and resources required, that could be new or interesting in some other way. TY VM for the input !! 👍👍

[@nemohunter87]

@@EBikeBuilder_ I agree they do seem awfully sketchy. I've been hesitant for basically similar reasons. This gen 4 model seems like a great improvement.. but no info and haven't seen much out of it. Way to big of a risk for the hard to come by money! All of your content is great entertainment for me. Have you played around with dual vesc controllers on your geared hubs yet? I seen you working on the PAS.. have you played around with or checked on the traction control? Ideally sounds awesome for dual hubs. Thanks for the reply man!

[@monos4494]

we need to know the top speed, battery, and any other specs you are running.

[@OneSmallFavour]

dude great UI. how did you do this??

[@EBikeBuilder_]

I’m using a flipsky 75100 pro v2 controller which is based on VESC, The ui is the VESC TOOL app on my phone connected to the flipsky via Bluetooth. I screen record it on my phone, and edit it into the video synced up and with transparency

[@OneSmallFavour]

@@EBikeBuilder_ lol nice, i saw the VESC logo afterwards. great tool. your audio is really good.

[@EBikeBuilder_]

@@OneSmallFavourthanks for the input on my audio , its actually the GoPro audio. And its chest mounted kind of below my chin on my upper chest, works pretty well. I also fix the audio in Final Cut Pro which is a big part of it

[@jonasan-san]

you should do door dash since you're going to Mcdonalds anyway ;) there's a demographic for that. edit. also kinda random but has anyone ever said you sound a lot like Mr beast?

[@EBikeBuilder_]

I’ve thought really hard about that and been VERY CLOSE to doing that Lol , its kind of interesting to watch . But i do believe robots and drones will take that industry over shortly like we are beginning you see in china. Taxi and delivery drivers are being replaced and there’s not much future or financial potential there. I think in maybe 5 or 10 years people will watch those door dasher videos and it will be hard to believe human beings ever ran around manually doing those things in the past. i might still do it just to try it. I do ride around a lot mindlessly. But I’m the kind of person where if someone pisses me off, I’ll throw their drink in their face 😂 i don’t give AF.

[@EBikeBuilder_]

As for Mr beast i don’t watch big main stream anything. I think KZbin is mostly controlled, people are groomed and artificially inflated and boosted, or they pay for robots and spam likes and fake subs, etc. I know he’s like a big KZbinr that goes around giving away money acting like he’s some philanthropic dude but i think he’s just a big idiot and i don’t care about him or his money or his energy drinks or whatever he’s doing, lol 😂 im not even familiar with his voice tbh

[@jonasan-san]

@@EBikeBuilder_ There's still money to make in the mean time and you've already invested the money into the transportation either way. Something else I've been looking at doing with my ebike is drone surveying.

[@EBikeBuilder_]

I might try dashing some time yet, but i think youd want a cargo bike? And like a fast one. I don’t want to be one of those guys on the class 2 cargo death ☠️ cruiser. Id need like a 40+ mph cargo bike. Or big dang storage tote that people relentless harass me about 😂😂 the drone stuff is interesting but a lot of Karens out there regarding “commercial purposes “. You can’t just go flying them anywhere ppl can get pissy and stuff. Part of the reason i like e-bikes is its a loop hole. Id have to learn more about the rules with drones.

[@BrettWoodBiking]

Raw video is best anyway. If you got to edit that hard to dodge around someone's ADHD they ain't worth the effort. Unless you really want that viewer. 🤷 Just my opinion. But if it's a tutorial or something it irks the shit out of me when I see something like the Park tool video for example talking about the history of a chain derailleur.... Guy just effing show me how to adjust it... 😂 What initially brought me here was the mention of the flipsky. I think I saw something about a," game changer" and that set it off. I don't have one but it's interesting I'd have to convert my whole set up to accommodate it.

[@stevecumming6427]

I just ordered a 2nd Flipsky 75100 Pro V2 with the key switch for only $88 for Prime Day on Amazon. The 1st 1 was with EBB discount code direct from Flipsky to help this channel.

[@BrettWoodBiking]

@@stevecumming6427 I'm relatively new to the e-biking game but I'm a fast learner. However at the moment I'm still on a 48 volt system. Correct me if I'm wrong but is the flip sky 72 volt? I'd have to set up series connections and a few other things I suppose

[@EBikeBuilder_]

I agree, trying to please everyone often ends up pleasing no one. This happens a lot in video games and other entertainment forms. I've had similar experiences with Park Tool videos. Adjusting a derailleur, for example, is made overly technical and perfect, making it hard to follow. Sometimes you just want a straightforward explanation. Many Park Tool videos don't match my learning style, so I had to figure things out by trial and error until it worked. Flipsky makes a great controller with excellent value. I hope more VESC options become available in the future, as I'd like to continue working with the VESC platform. Thanks for your comments, Brett. You've been a great contributor to the channel lately, and I appreciate every time you stop by!

[@EBikeBuilder_]

@@stevecumming6427 You are right steve, they do some crazy sales on AMazon with the Flipsky's on occasion. I had originally got mine that way. But pepole were confused when I was saying it was 100$. Then the price went up to 130 again, but with the EBB code directly at flipsky.net you could still get it for 100$. I think they charge an amazon tax because amazon takes like 15% as part of fulfillment by amazon / FBA. Another reason I had suggested to viewers to buy directly from Flipsky.net was because I had recieved multiple comments from people who bought flipsky on amazon, who had ordered a NEW controller, but amazon sent them a USED / open box flipsky, I guess amazon was taking returns and then trying to sell them back to people as new. But in general I would jsut order from wherever is more convenient and affordable

[@BrettWoodBiking]

@@EBikeBuilder_ I had a 3D printed 30 amp dual battery blender sitting here for about 2 weeks. I just popped it inside my bike combining the 20ah and the 13ah. It's raining so maybe tomorrow I'll see how far I can go on throttle only. You inspired me to go riding so I got out my other bike