Super73 S2 Review: More than an e-bike

[@davidmccarthy6061]

Good commute ride for some people and I would use the center negative space for storage, say a clip on bag for the laptop on the way to work.

[@Edgar-Friendly]

The negative space could benefit from a storage box shaped like an engine and also an option to secure more batteries.

[@benlau4026]

Surely a triangle PE pouch secured by Velcro or such like can be found in the mountain bike shop?

[@o2kala649]

That negative space is great for storage options.

[@rickysanchez2510]

I'm happy other people think like me lol

[@bon4237]

the negative space is my favorite part and what makes it look cool to me

[@fungi-]

It’s also practical for like a bag underneath

[@creedencewoodard8571]

Same here

[@RarelyReplies]

I like this guy. Hard to be liked in a channel with a lot of existing entertaining talent

[@seyfarth]

The front fender is backwards. No chance of stopping any mud that way

[@latrace1986]

Looks like it came out of the box that way 2:53

[@Evil.Turkey]

There are no hills in the Netherlands. So we’re good

[@teun294]

Nee klopt maar toch heb ik er 1 besteld haha

[@jagowesterduin7081]

@@teun294 Ahh. En? Hoe is het? Ik kan niet beslissen of ik moet of niet? Ik dacht misschien de RX.

[@teun294]

@@jagowesterduin7081 Ik heb hem uiteindelijk geannuleerd omdat ik het toch te prijzig vond, en ben toen voor een elektrisch longboard gegaan, de Exway X1 Pro. ik vindt deze ook prima, leuker dan een elektrische fiets eigenlijk, het enige nadeel is dat je er eigenlijk niet mee op de openbare weg mag maar dit longboard ziet er bijna uit als een normaal longboard en heb er tot nu toe nog geen problemen mee gehad. Als je gewoon een snelheid van 20-25km/u aanhoudt is er geen probleem en afentoe gewoon ff zelf de board kickpushen zonder de throttle te gebruiken is prima, de Exway x1 pro weegt ook maar 6kg ofs dus zelf de board kickpushen gaat prima. en om het board aan te zetten hoef je alleen maar het knopje van de remote in te drukken en hoef je niet eerst op een knopje op het board zelf in te drukken, ideaal!.

[@jamiroquaiboom9683]

@@jagowesterduin7081 ik was altijd een super fanatic van de super73 maar ben practically in 1 avond geswitched naar RadPowerBikes / radrunner... letterlijk veeel chilller voor de prijs.. super73 is echt gwn de looks want in NL mag je toch nie snel

[@canadianmike711]

The hills are dead In Holland

[@David_Creyke]

I’ve really enjoyed mine. It’s plenty fast it’s not a torque monster though. The lack of rear suspension hasn’t bothered me but I’m not pushing the bike or going off road. My max speeds on tough hills are like 18 to 20 from a stop. I’m like 6’1 about 190 and almost exclusively use throttle.

[@bayouboy2921]

How do you paint rims? Do you have that in your channel?

[@ihavetowait90daystochangem74]

How much miles you get I’m 205lbs I wanna buy one but want to know the range

[@David_Creyke]

About 25-30 miles using just throttle @@ihavetowait90daystochangem74

[@Bimp_Lizkit]

One of the best Super 73 reviews I have seen. Great mix of specs and opinion while keeping it short and sweet. Well done. Keep it up!

[@evanleemiller]

Whoa, thanks Ian! You rock!

[@evanleemiller]

Thanks Ian!

[@karansinghkaransingh6709]

@@evanleemiller bn not the Io and a good idea and hi k

[@karansinghkaransingh6709]

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[@karansinghkaransingh6709]

77u you're interested

[@thebigoaktree8401]

Good sound reviews touching on the key points of use. Nice. I’d like to see your review of the Riese and Mueller Super Charger. Thinking of getting one of them. Keep it up the good work and keep the vids coming!

[@evanleemiller]

Thanks! I'll look into the Riese and Mueller SuperCharge

[@patatinafritta84]

How are the lights of this bike? I would've liked to see a test during evening /night time maybe in a poorly illuminated streets. Plus it would have been awesome if the bike was foldable

[@tugzsurf]

I have the r series which is better than this one. It is great for one person. I wanted something that could handle two people but up hill it is hard to get going or impossible with 2 on it. For a tall or heavy person it’s not good bike. But up hill it sucks. And it’s super heavy. They need to add torque. It goes around 22 on flat. I think because they put the off road tires and shocks on mine. But uphill only about 11 on mode 4. Test ride it up hills before you buy it. I live in san clemente so lots of hills. I’m glad he let you know about the hills. It’s so heavy you can’t man power up a hill and I’m an athlete.

[@toyotaprius79]

If you can't pedal it without battery power - it's not a bike that will be enjoyable to cycle. This is a toy like so many

[@davidbos2887]

Great video! I purchased one April 20th 2020 got the white one love it but I love the black one more wish I would have gotten black! Finding it hard to find time to ride thinking about selling it less than 60 miles on it all just residential neighborhood riding on a neat freak and always kept it spotless I'm in Nebraska and it's just sitting in the garage waiting to be ridden always keep the battery in the house anyone interested?

[@giasamuel7822]

How much ?

[@davidbos2887]

@@giasamuel7822 2000

[@thebroham5239]

still selling?

[@davidbos2887]

Sure

[@arlrb76]

Empty space perfect for luggage

[@grouchydude3448]

Living in the SF area myself, I was curious on how it handled the hills. I love your honesty, because many other 'tubers out there sing praises on this machine endlessly. Good to see that you pointed out its flaws along with its awesomness....

[@evanleemiller]

That means a lot, thank you!

[@adrianb5028]

Have you found a good option for the hills?

[@evanleemiller]

@@adrianb5028 the Ariel Rider Grizzly is a beast. Well worth the money.

[@luissandoval2946]

He mentioned a brand when recommending going off road but i cant understand what he says. Anyone knows which one is it?

[@Rexxarax1]

Has anyone used it as a two-seater? It looks like it can comfortably be used with a second person on the back

[@zacharybyres6591]

It can

[@Warg00]

@@zacharybyres6591 does it have some place to put their feet?

[@zacharybyres6591]

@@Warg00 you have to buy the pegs off their store, but there are holes there for them

[@Warg00]

@@zacharybyres6591 thanks

[@janstueker1]

Damn the eiditing quality, especially at 3:05! Impressive!

[@TerminatoR99]

Finally, an honest feeling review. Most people don't even cover hills. Thanks! :-) Damn I want one of these regardless :D

[@midgebowers2]

The missing engine ("the negative space") is the m,ost beautiful thing about this bike. It's an artistic statement about the future. Reviwer is no artist!

[@gregsteele9002]

I put a $149 49cc gas bike motor kit in mine (mostly for when the battery dies, lol) and it does over 34 with both motors

[@CaptApril123]

That's actually a really good idea, you basically turned it into a hybrid. The added weight would suck but having the choice between gas & electric sounds nice. Warp drive or impulse power Mr. Sulu..

[@michaelbrinks8089]

Nice....I seen a couple of diy hybrid gas/electric bike videos.They said it doesn't help top speed but helps for climbing hills & faster acceleration. I really want an e-bike like a 29in full suspension mid drive but it's soooo expensive. I found a 29in mongoose exhibit hard tail on sale for $99 (strong 48 spoke double wall wheels cheap bike but good for the price) and bought an Anbull 66-80cc 2 stroke kit for $120 put another $40 in on a thumb throttle, spring chain tensioner & misc.... I was gonna spend another $60 on rear rack,saddle bags & head/tail light = $320 a very good price for all you're getting . If I add another $120 for better cylinder head and expansion pipe exhaust. I'd have a great brand new motorized bike for $450 VS $2,700....The only thing I hate is the engine noise but so worth it to save $2,250 .

[@travissalmen2170]

Awesome review! Thanks for the honesty! Did not know that about the slow acceleration! Huge factor no one else has mentioned!!!

[@dcuss7294]

Currently have a Juiced RCS which I like and with over 1,400 miles has given me no problems, but I'm looking for a possible second e-bike. The Super 73 or Yamee Fat Bear 750 are the ones I've been looking at because they have a similar range, but I can tell by watching the videos on both, neither one of them have the same power as the Juiced on hills.

[@shmackydoodRon]

I imagine Boston singing “More than an e-bike! (more than an e-bike)”

[@djfubar2008]

I'd love to get one but Super 73 has bumped the price across all their bikes. Since this initial review they've bumped the S2 price up by about $300 making it $3,000 from $2,695 👎👎

[@wiley0714]

2700.00 in January and now 1400 in October. 51% loss in equity in 9 months...

[@thecheesedip]

Would LOVE to see an Onyx RCR review.

[@petercarlson3267]

They just shut down unfortunately :/

[@gonkdroid7281]

Completely flat in north dakota. We good

[@rockydai9768]

Hey plz tell me what color is this? Obsidian or galaxy black?? I want to buy this for real.

[@ashishkalam9337]

That's great and all but why does it cost almost as much as New entry level motorbike, or a used car

[@TheDarknessOfGames]

Because the tech involved

[@jimfeaster4837]

Great review !

[@youtubetv1588]

How the hell are you going to call the bike capable when it can't even go up a hill

[@imperfekt7905]

That's where I stopped watching the video

[@sab0nes]

he didn't say it can't go up hills. he says some hills.

[@janetmiller9662]

@@imperfekt7905 He mentions the options you can do for more capacity although the same power.

[@turtle_fiesta5965]

One note I have is riding at high speeds around people could potentially hurt the ebike community. Safety concerns may make for some tough legislation in the future. Anyways, awesome video and stoked to see people passionate about ebikes!

[@byronbranch4645]

The idiots should get out of the way. Then they won't get hit 🙂

[@CaneFu]

You're exactly right and people have no business riding these things in unlimited mode on bicycle trails. It is beyond just dangerous, it is selfish and also downright reckless.

[@catchmeoutsidehowboutthat6363]

@@CaneFu Cry about it

[@stevenpanter46]

So wait, I won’t go up steak hills at all or only in peddle mode

[@VoltedSoldier]

I wouldnt buy it...its a single speed. So no, it wont really go up really steep hills.

[@mv2woods]

You don't need power to go up hills, just torque. I have a 250w class 1 ebike that can literally climb any hill that I am capable of keeping friction and balance on. That's because it's a mid drive motor that takes advantage of the gearing to get more torque. Power is wasted if it's not geared effectively. Hub motors are fine for cruising on flat ground

[@Charlieboy2680]

I have a Bagiebike b2+ . It has gears and goes 30 + mph in unlimited mode. It also has plenty of storage options. I got mine on sale for 2000. I like the look of the ebike your reviewing but the lack of gears/storage space and the high price tag isn't for me. If you do some research you can get a ebike that has everything you need.

[@blue_beephang-glider5417]

That negative space should be removable waterproof luggage for touring or camping, or long range battery packs. Looks like some easy design work 😎👍

[@latrace1986]

Anyone know how tall Evan is? I want an e-ped so bad but I'm 6'2" and 220 lbs and not sure if I'd really fit on one. I had a little 50cc Tomos Targa 10 years ago and loved it, but just always felt a little big for it. I think that also topped out at 25-30 MPH.... but I believe it also got 80-90 miles per gallon too.

[@joeycad]

I'd get one if a 4 stroke bike add on would work with it

[@ridin_low193]

Can you link the gear upgrade, I would be interested in swaping/upgrading them. I didn’t find it on there website. I’m currently looking at the Indian motorcycle edition which is only available on Indian website.

[@bradleyblakeley3868]

Great review. Informative, objective and fun to view. Many thanks

[@RantKid]

I'd love something like this, but with a more powerful motor and better pedaling ergonomics to get up hills more easily. Any suggestions?

[@chaunceybee]

Did they ever get the battery charging problem fixed? Or the accelerating problem fixed

[@erikedward283]

I'm having trouble deciding on this or the Ariel Rider D class I like the power in the D class from what I can see but I like the body better in the super 73

[@Neo5GT]

S2 looks great but Ariel rider makes way better bikes - and they look great and cost less too so I think it’s kind of a no brainer

[@FlyingFun.]

Nice review, But I think the bike is overpriced and under powered and no suspension at the back either.

[@ejej6934]

$2,700 plus another $235 for the 10-speed kit. There are plenty of other bikes out there that have multi-gears and standard accessories (like rear racks, for instance), better pedaling ergonomics, etc., at way better prices.

[@DamianLewd]

Neg space is functional Not exactly pretty but what would you add …other than more weight limited range …imagine it’s good for storage mods. But as you said it’s already relatively underpowered 6-7hr charge…what’s way faster…?

[@paulofurtado81]

That gap in the middle could take a nicely shaped fibre compartment for storage

[@SpicyReplays]

6:38 thank u for the honest review

[@FrankCastiglione17]

That ramp reminded me of Napoleon and Pedro

[@michaelbrinks8089]

He got like 3 feet of air.

[@ronaldharris6569]

I like that unobtrusive display, it's a cool looking bike just too expensive

[@Drexfpv03]

6:54 I dont have one but i want one, but I would recomend the Segway Dirt bike.

[@Mr.Follower245]

dude the negative space is why I bought one. incredible work super73!

[@tylerhuttosmith]

Why wouldn’t they make a storage accessory for the negative space?

[@smartnfinal]

i have one of the first Super 73 bike .. can't go up a hill. customer service is below average

[@Nature_24-i9z]

Can I ask how tall you are? I'm 6'5" and don't think it'll fit my frame but...

[@evanleemiller]

5'10". It might be an uncomfortable ride for you. I'd definitely test one out first.

[@lukasschulz3036]

Love those videos, Evan! Well produced and great angles you filmed here. LOVE the dolly zoom at 1:10. Keep it up.

[@evanleemiller]

Thanks Lukas! Hope you're doing well!

[@texaspapi89]

I like the look of the super 73 but I wish it had the battery design of zooz (under the seat) wish they would find a way to put the battery under the seat for a clean look on the frame. Makes it look a lot like a motorcycle more than a bike. But overall it seems like a solid design, love it. I'm possibly looking to purchase one soon.

[@KashifKhan-kz5sx]

There’s a model that’s like that if you want

[@KashifKhan-kz5sx]

I personally like the battery on top look

[@MultiSkyman1]

I live in San Francisco and was concerned about hills. I think a Mid-Drive motor is probably needed here.

[@nickcooper4265]

They could use the negative space at a storage add on feature

[@TheFeist77]

I live in very hilly area, I am looking to loose weight, but I don't want to get stuck out somewhere and I can't handle the large hills. The big thing here is I weigh 500lbs (down from 535) so I need a heavy duty bike, trike, or quad. Any Ideas?

[@elusha3926]

Bro just go to the gym or if u don’t have any, do pushups, biking won’t do much, it will just help ur legs, do things like sit-ups, crunches, and pushups or go to your nearest gym

[@TheFeist77]

@@elusha3926 It is getting outside and being mobile and riding with my son and wife. I am having a hard time with motivation so biking will help alot.

[@hamzterix]

1:07 "negative space in the frame" 100% correct. I couldn't stand that look and went with Juiced HyperScrambler2 bike. The fake gas tank battery setup screams "I wish this was a real motorcycle" Wants a motorcyle? Get a real one. But e-Bikes must proudly remain.... e-Bike.

[@mariorjcorbin]

Given that motorcycles began their humble beginnings as a bicycle with a motor attached to it, I am not sure if I agree 100% with this. If anything, what we are witnessing is the rebirth of the moped/motorcycle. Just my 2 cents.

[@Yepperpepper]

Can you put foot pegs on the rear for a second passenger ?

[@neilbeni7744]

I'm an artist and a lot of times less is more in my art.. The whole idea of a Cafe racer is being minimalist. The emptiness of a Cafe racer is what makes it a Cafe racer.. lol

[@HuntAndFishExchange]

In unlimited mode, how does it do on the hills?

[@coachjt7103]

Still have my Honda mini trail 70

[@mikefreeman9251]

What kind of body types would this style more suit, I'm 5'11" 250ish so would it get me around okay

[@MiroManee]

weight limit is 325 and should feel comfortable from people who are 5’1 to 6’2 but you can check on the official website :)

[@12vLife]

any way to charge this directly from 12v or solar? How is this on soft sand?

[@jimfeaster4837]

How much Xtra battery's cost ?

[@jellyboy123]

love this bike. its so cool. but i know if i had one it be stolen where i live.

[@krisward7720]

These bikes r since but underpowered I can kinda c why they r purposely trying to straddle fence between a bicycle and a .moto bike I think in some ways its perfect for what there wanting it to be.

[@johnwilson7809]

Probably the Ariel Rider X-Class could do that hill. And save you $1000.

[@BRIANROSER]

Do you know if the X-Class has a similiar unlimited mode? I really like the idea have having an optional extremely fast mode.

[@johnwilson7809]

@@BRIANROSER Not sure what you mean by "extremely fast" but you can override the speed limiter on the X-Class. Mine goes 33MPH on flat, no wind, surface with full charge. If you want speed, best to but a motorcycle.

[@Neo5GT]

@@BRIANROSER yeah it’s faster in every way

[@jrnamida5470]

Your legs are not extended when pedaling, the frame is to small for you. If you are a short person, and are after a moped, with pedals looks this might be a decent one.

[@DaBrute]

Exactly! A tall person would die trying to pedal this thing

[@PugFaceMedia]

The negative space is great to hang some hiking shoes for when there’s an incline and you need to walk the bike uphill.

[@bobbyg42069]

In OFFROAD (4) mode, does it have enough power for a hill?

[@jmr5707]

Hmm. All this time, I never realized forever was actually 15 seconds. Who knew? -

[@someguy2135]

I like the negative space. It is an attention grabber, and makes anyone looking at it start to speculate about using that space. Payload capacity? A basic thin pouch for carrying misc crap?

[@RadCityBerlin]

cool video! check out th e EU spec S2-RX, they go up hills easy!

[@idesofmars]

no rear suspension or extra battery makes it a tough choice. but its a beautiful bike, love the retro look

[@larryhouse3776]

Rear suspension kills efficiency and power delivery on any bike.

[@idesofmars]

@@larryhouse3776 the griz seems to do alright. Two motors is the answer

[@bratuhin]

Hey! Is the gas trigger included?

[@kunstklappers]

Dont you need the ORE-kit for mode 4?? So confusing

[@SachinNarayan]

how can I ship one to a non supported region?

[@jimfeaster4837]

Best review !

[@AV8R_1]

Seems like you could use that negative space to hold MUCH more battery!

[@michaelsanders9506]

Surprising I have a 750 Hub motor and have no problem going up most Hills but it does have more than one gear. 1000w mid Drive bafang I put on my Giant will go up almost any Hill Mountain. It kicks up to 2000 watts and you still don't have enough power to get up a hill interesting.

[@chestnutlouie4709]

Hub motors will take advantage of your gears

[@michaelsanders9506]

Yeah your 750s got three plastic gears in it gives you a three-to-one gear ratio which gives you mortorq higher Newtons from an initial stop and start. When you get about a thousand Watts most hub motors are not geared. Like my 1200-watt is a direct-drive hub. I don't have as much torque on takeoff Newton's. But once my RPMs are up it doesn't matter anymore weather 52 volt 20 amp hour battery on my home build from a giant frame. Will run 35 to 40 miles per hour depending on terrain wind direction. I'm in Florida so I'm a very much flat ground. And I'm running 700c by 40mm. No fat tire here. Everything is whisper-quiet down the road all you can hear is the wind in your ears

[@chug2138]

Good review Dude.

[@StuffOffYouStuff]

Looks amazing but, no carrying capability. At least not indicated here. So that's half its potential utility gone. Also, custom battery shapes etc, will they even still support this after 7 years?

[@thomasdugdale424]

Definitely needs proper front guard&brief case holder

[@emmanuelpalafox6911]

Just bought my s2 because of you

[@richardwooten7657]

GOOD REVIEW FROM AN HONEST GUY ! THE BIKES A LITTLE SLUGISH . "" SWEETEST SONG I KNOW,ARMOR ""

[@capeguy]

lol honda trail 70 was my first motorcycle too....

[@parasharkchari]

With a power rating of 750W nominal with a 2 KW peak, I see no reason why it should struggle on any hill short of lacking tire traction (which can happen to any bike). Single-speed only limits your own input power since you don't get the torque multiplication, but the motor shouldn't be too affected by that since it's a hub-drive. If it was a mid-drive, that would be a different story. Side note -- saved 16 minutes on a 12-mile commute in SF ... is that comparing this e-bike to a regular bike or the e-bike to some other mode of transit? I did an 11-mile commute back in the day, and it also included that same run up Embarcadero and the Marina trail and into the Presidio that was seen in the video... and that was on a regular folding bike, and it saved me more like 40 minutes versus taking the MUNI.

[@catchmeoutsidehowboutthat6363]

It has something to do with the controller cause the motor is very powerfull

[@tombrownca]

Nice review.

[@FredyVergara]

Moved to Brooklyn im getting this asap

[@mrmonday677]

williamsburg?

[@chadstafford668]

Awesome review

[@ssLFM4387]

I have this bike and the Z1 fun bikes to mess around on the streets or a park

[@alanbomb]

Should have went to the top of the GGB. Then across to Sausalito. Test that hill going down to Sausalito.

[@riggedzone]

Glad I saw this before purchasing my first ebike. Definitely not the bike for me, so far the Yamee XL is looking like a better fit so far. Don’t have the space for a bike like this one.

[@sorayam3091]

I love the design. You have space for storage.

[@cloudxlimitless7661]

would you need a license for this in California?

[@chrisB_OG]

how tall are you? I'm 6'3 what do you think about size?

[@J.Artan6]

For this money...that seat should have more cushion.