Ride1UP Roadster V2 Update + Drop Handlebar / Review

[@MichaelBLevi]

Thanks for posting these videos. My Roadster V2 will be here in a day or so, and I'll be swapping the bars when it arrives. Your video was incredibly helpful, so thanks again.🤘

[@dusty_five_2]

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[@CapNemoDRS]

Very nice explane. Thank you!

[@dusty_five_2]

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[@polish9817]

How did you get the 25.4 bar extension to fit the computer? Looking to also put drops on mine

[@dusty_five_2]

www.amazon.com/ZUKKA-Handlebar-Extender-Extension-Integrated/dp/B07R5W96NX/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?crid=ZDJI2YRGQDAL&dchild=1&keywords=stem+accessory+mount&qid=1631690634&sprefix=stem+acceso&sr=8-13

[@davidburt966]

Did a custom mount from an old cateye mount. Had to use a plastic melting solder iron to really attach it well. Ead a Pia but now functional

[@my_digital_spectrum3998]

What is the grip stand that you have on the bike? I have a Toyota van and I don't like mounting a bicycle outside of the van but rather put it inside. Would that grip stand work well for holding the bike secure inside a van?

[@dusty_five_2]

Just a medium price range bike stand from Amazon. If you can bolt it down to your van, it can probably hold.

[@cody.onewheel]

how much would you say it cost you to swap the handlebars / brakes

[@dusty_five_2]

I have different components on there now, see the latest video on this particular ebike on channel. Handlebar, wrap, teflon cable brakes, 700x30 corsa tires, redshift suspension stem, seatpost, lights, digital torque wrench, and parktool spokes tensioner. It runs about another grand. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHWWqWWvg7qnobc

[@Bozemanjustin]

Wow all that and you don't even ride the thing so we see you're riding position on it

[@dusty_five_2]

There are other videos in the channel about this particular bike, that shows that.

[@jrnamida5470]

My complements on your drop bar conversion, as that is what I am going to attempt also. Are the ebike rated tires you installed better than the gatorskins for flat protection, we have Goat Heads that seek out bicycle tires in the summer. Lightweight carbon front wheel and carbon fiber handlebars are next? Most bicycle shops use talc/powder when installing bicycle tubes... My FBO Hurricane should arrive today, went with the slightly larger battery and smaller motor with the mechanical Disc brakes. Still looking at adding a bottle battery somehow to increase the range...

[@dusty_five_2]

I have never try the gatorskin bicycle tires, but I've tried gator slotted serpentine and supercharger belts; that I know are great for vehicles. I wasn't concern about it being prone to flats from road conditions or in your case thorns. I bought the tires solely for its speed rating and tread pattern. I do carry an emergency flat kit with a compact adjustable wrench and some cable ties on top with a bike tool to fix ebike flats. Never had to use it, unfortunately never use gatorskin tires either so I cannot speak on that behalf. Interesting that you've seen a shop uses powder to coat the inner tire tube. All of the shops I've seen does repair jobs as quick, dirty, sloppy, and minimum by the book as possible. I think that tire/rubber lube treatment compound is better than powder. As far as the wheels for this V2 bike, I didn't want to change the front wheel as the rear wheel wouldn't be changeable to match the look. I went with an aluminum handlebar so that I don't have to concern about them breaking. Carbon fiber looks good and it does absorb or softens the ride by flexing. The problem is finding real carbon fiber that is well put at a reasonable price. I now have put on some Wheel Flash reflective decals on the wheels. The draw back with this road ebike is that it isn't great on hills/inclines due to the single speed set up and belt drive. It does great on flats and it rides very quiet for an ebike. I've converted 2 Roadster V2 thus far to drop handlebars. On the second V2, I've also friction saw cut off (3/8 of an inch) the seatpost tube on the bicycle frame, sand, and paint in effort to lower the saddle height for a shorter rider. What's next for me I hope when/if I ever have the $dough would be an electric dropbar gravel road bike from Cannondale or Specialized. Preferably a true class 3 with a chain drive.

[@jrnamida5470]

@@dusty_five_2 I have run Carbon Fiber handlebars on my road bikes since 2016 without a problem. My second road bike in 2012 was a Cannondale R600 with a slice carbon fiber fork. I have used carbon forks on every bicycle I have owned since then because of the pavement vibration blocking. When you ride long distances any irritation can become a major problem or increase your fatigue. The FBO Hurricane is the first bicycle with a alloy fork and i can feel the soreness in my neck and shoulders after my first ride. I ordered The Brifters you installed and a Carbon Fiber fork, I will look at integrated stem and bars to complete the conversion. Thanks again for posting your mods.

[@dusty_five_2]

@@jrnamida5470 You bet 🍻 carbon is great if you can find quality. But with quality comes an expensive price tag.

[@jrnamida5470]

@@dusty_five_2 A new brand name carbon fork from bontrager, ribble, ridley, specialized, trek, can be found on ebay for reasonable price. I have also used a variety Chinese Carbon stuff without failure for a long time, but I can easily agree with your quality opinion. My last bontrager fork purchase was shipped securely from Florida for $55. The fork looks like an original and rides well on the garage sale 2006 Trek 2100 bicycle frame with carbon fiber seat stays that was missing a fork.

[@thomasjefferson3552]

any way to put a throttle on a drop bar after the v2 throttle upgrade?

[@dusty_five_2]

There was a throttle upgrade in the V2? I haven't kept up as I don't ride as often to none. I suppose a throttle could be achieved with a different main computer unit that has a plug for it. As far as mounting a throttle, there are many ways to mount anything to a dropbar. Very much easier than writing the Declaration of Independence I'm sure.

[@davidburt966]

I did the same to mine and even have the same rearview mirror! But I want to switch from belt to a 7 speed cassette chain drive to help with both low end take offs as well as higher end less phantom pedaling. Ever consider doing that? A bit of a challenge to get a rear derailleur hanger to fit the horizontal slot as well as being compatible with Shimano Altus or Deore. Haven't done it yet but am still investigating what is involved. A Trek mechanic told me it couldn't be done so that makes me want to do it all the more.

[@dusty_five_2]

Just about anything is possible to do to it, since it is just a bicycle. If someone can convert a bicycle to be jet powered. You can covert a belt drive to a chain. The challenge is can you make it efficient, safe, and practical for daily operation. I did not feel the need for the endeavors you've mentioned. If you scroll through my other videos. I already have chain drive road ebikes.

[@KelvinChanMcSquared]

But the belt drive is the selling point of this bike, no chain, no derailleur

[@davidburt966]

@@KelvinChanMcSquared but I wanted a more "normal" road bike a I have ridden for many years and wanted a bike that could help with riding a lot of miles. My rides usually go over 35 miles and im 70 n is snd appreciate the power help on climbs

[@solaradam7470]

Well your drop outs are horizontal without a derrailuer tab, but don't listen to the mechanic

[@davidburt966]

@@solaradam7470 But I found a hanger made for horizontal drop outs. Just saying as a McGyver

[@themandiyrin]

Awesome vid! Did you have to buy a different brake line tube as well or did you reuse the one that came with the original handle?

[@dusty_five_2]

You'd need a new tube as the one that came with the bike would be too short to route a drop handlebar.

[@themandiyrin]

@@dusty_five_2 thanks for the reply! Do you recall what specific one you bought? I bought the exact same Teflon brake line you have

[@dusty_five_2]

@@themandiyrin Tektro cable housing

[@themandiyrin]

@@dusty_five_2 thank you!

[@iori1718]

Hey bro nice upgrades and review Just a quick question cause I just purchased this bike But I wanna know which continental tires are those Thanks

[@dusty_five_2]

I no longer have this type of tire on the bike. But check my latest Ride1UP Roadster V2 video description. I'm certain I wrote down the old specs in it, just can't easily copy n paste without going into edit.

[@dusty_five_2]

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[@ModestMaker]

Inspired- thanks.

[@echeniquef]

What brake levers did you end up using ?

[@dusty_five_2]

Tektro RL341

[@manuelias86]

What light would you get for the roadster?

[@dusty_five_2]

I like the specialized Flux 850 or any cylindrical top mount headlight with a long beam throw would do.

[@OlyMar83]

Hey man, did you have to remove the rear wheel when changing the tyre? Is it hard to do? I’m planning to put some carbon rims on mine haha

[@dusty_five_2]

The rear wheel needs to be removed to change out the tire. Disconnect the wire. Mark the location of the bolt nut on both sides before removing can help you to achieve the same alightment and belt tension when reinstalling, assuming it is already good. Torque them to around 25 ft/lbs. I bought a special wrench for rear hub motors through Aventon.com that can loop around the wire to loosen the rear wheel nut.

[@OlyMar83]

@@dusty_five_2 thanks for the info. You think it’s possible to fit a carbon rim at the back? From what you saw when you took it apart?

[@dusty_five_2]

@@OlyMar83 if the rim is the same size or smaller should not be a problem. There's not much room to play with bigger tires due to v brakes. The problem is what happens to the motor and rear belt cassette? when you swap out the rear wheel.

[@danielsaul4083]

will this brake lever work on a hydraulic disk brake?

[@dusty_five_2]

No, you must use a lever for hydraulics.

[@mercuryminute]

What can you say about the seat replacement, that you seemed to have changed? Which one did you get and what are your thoughts?

[@dusty_five_2]

I'm using the Kinekt seatpost with the factory saddle. I use the Kinekt seatpost on all of my bikes.

[@KelvinChanMcSquared]

Look amazing

[@dusty_five_2]

Thks. Cheers 🍻 KZbin search for the most current version: Ride1Up Roadster V2 in 2022

[@PixelsBySean]

Great video! Where did you get the reflective rim tape cutouts?

[@dusty_five_2]

That was just a random cutout from a roll of reflective tape. I now use TheBeam Wheel Flash

[@enriquec.7057]

Link to your exact handlebarsand whole set up?

[@dusty_five_2]

Here it is on a silver platter: Kabon aluminum drop handle bar 31.8 mm diameter 420mm length. Whiskey stem to fit 1 1/8 inch diameter fork post at 90mm stem length. Tektro RL341 brake levers.

[@enriquec.7057]

@@dusty_five_2 you are too kind, thank you! Any links directly for the lazy? Thanks in advance

[@willyb4235]

Hi, I am also adding some mods to my v2 and want to switch to Continental gator skins as they have been nearly bombproof for me and they handle varied surfaces ( gravel when the pavement ends). Any reason not to switch to presta valves as well? Like your bike, thanks, Willy

[@dusty_five_2]

The tires is your preference in regards to puncture proof. Long as it ebike rated, you should be just fine. I just use whatever type valve that's equipped with the tire tube and I've never switch them out. If it holds air well when you ride often or has that normal slow leak after a tire sits for days. Then it's not a fail in my book...thanks, send me some pics on IG dm.

[@jrnamida5470]

I have changed out my Stealth Urban Electric Bike KBO Hurricane front tire for 28mm folding Continental Gatorskin, as the 32 originally installed on ebike would not fit my replacement carbon fiber fork. I have a 900 gram Oval 6 bolt disc wheel ordered that should arrive this week and again reduce the front end weight. Still have not received the Tektro RL341 Ergo Brake Lever Set, but did change the flat bar to a temporary alloy drop bars. Slower modifications than I expected, but slowly it is becoming more like a road bike style bicycle I am accustomed to riding.

[@dusty_five_2]

@@jrnamida5470 🍻Local bicycle shops should have those tektro levers in stock

[@bullyborg]

What’s the point of the drop bar when you have the stem spaced up so much

[@dusty_five_2]

It was spaced up to compensate for the height of the KINEKT seat post. Look at the latest ride1up V2 videos on my list. It has a Redshift stem currently. A few other things, the bike no longer looks like what's in this video.

[@Ride1Up]

Awesome! Loving the mods and detailed explanation!

[@dusty_five_2]

Improved mod: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHWWqWWvg7qnobc

[@lanzeronquillo2894]

Where did u bought ur drop handle bar?

[@dusty_five_2]

I've used two, Google them: Cougar 420mm (was Kabon 400mm drop handlebar)

[@chonlapobjongsathitpiboon8310]

Awesome review

[@dusty_five_2]

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[@hypster74]

what is your max range so far with the battery

[@dusty_five_2]

I've ridden a 25 miles route with a community bicycle group with it. Started off with 5 full bars and still had 4 bars left at the end of the ride. I have it on level 1 about 1/2 of the time, in full level 5 on inclines (city), and off for the rest. Couldn't tell you from experience because I've never had to use all of the battery power on a ride yet. Rumors has it that it gets between 20-35 miles with power on the entire trip. I'm 200+ lbs

[@solaradam7470]

Watch out with that front brake, it looks short

[@dusty_five_2]

Thanks, but no longer a concern. Check video: Ride1Up Roadster V2 in 2022

[@MB-jz3uu]

This is the complete opposite of a slammed stem lol

[@dusty_five_2]

Look at the latest ride1up V2 videos on my list. It has a Redshift stem currently. A few other things, it no longer looks like what's in this video.