Vivi Electric folding Bike UPGRADES and MODS 👍

[@jackanddan]

Super awesome upgrade Steve we have been looking at getting new bikes but we think we’re gonna wait a while Pamela did just get one though and we’re gonna be doing a video on it what a bargain we found for her you’re gonna love it….. we took it on like a 22 mile ride on its first time out and it did amazing for $154!!!!

[@ShenRC]

Cool thanks, can't wait to see Pam's new ride!

[@rctrailcats3492]

Man. That's a nice bike. I was big into my 10 speed in the seventies. Had legs like Wily coyote on vitamins. Bike tech is amazing now.

[@ShenRC]

Cool! Thanks for watching.

[@corteshernan6711]

@@ShenRC hello friend can you give me advice. When it's better To charge the battery, i wait she is empty

[@corteshernan6711]

@@ShenRC or I charge it before thank's

[@ShenRC]

@@corteshernan6711 Hi with all batteries it's never good to fully drain them always stop riding as soon as one bar only shows if you can. then you can recharge. 👍

[@ShenRC]

@@corteshernan6711 you can recharge it at any time with what power is left in the battery.

[@tommyg957]

I know I’m loving my bike. 60 miles on it already in the short time I have had it. It’s a nice bike. It does better for me in pedal assist than straight throttle. Now granted I’m a big boy. Even then it gets me up to 17 when unlocked, on the flat. The only upgrades I want to do are get a comfy seat like I put on my jetson bolt, upgrade to a 10Ah battery, and try to find a handlebar extension that I can add my preferred lights and such to. The curved tapered handlebar is making that tricky. I had it to my favorite local trail. When I cam back to my tiny car (Mitsubishi Mirage), I had a fellow rider just staining at me, with a dumbfounded look. As soon as I popped the hatch to put the bike in and folded it in half he yelled “I was wondering how the heck you were going to get that in there! That’s great it folds!”

[@ShenRC]

That's awesome, If your bigger than me I would get the seat I have I linked it in the video description it will be very good for you it actually has a elastomer suspension built into the seat and will absorb up the bumps for you and make the ride smoother. Thanks for watching.

[@tommyg957]

@@ShenRC I am “slightly” over 260 at 6’1”. I’m going to go over to my local bike shop to get the seat I got from them for my jetson, and a seat post extension. I don’t have enough travel. It has respiro on it with a mesh intake on the nose of the seat with “a butt-crack vent channel” haha

[@futuresocieties.]

Love that it folds

[@Janae2000]

How do you fold it I’m having trouble doing so

[@tommyg957]

@@Janae2000 the hinge on mine was tight. It took a little bit of effort to fold and unfold it the first few times.

[@davidcastro6890]

Just got my he VIVI yesterday, thanks for the tips on the upgrades👍

[@ShenRC]

Glad to help!

[@jondoe6618]

I just rode a e bike yesterday. It was even better than I thought it would be! Dang, now I really want one!!

[@ShenRC]

Yea they bare fun as hell to ride! Thanks for watching.

[@jondoe6618]

@@ShenRC heck yea!!

[@ChuckMastersonHQ]

Don't be afraid to spend money on things that are fun AND give you exercise. I don't have a throttle on mine and much prefer to spin my legs at all times. I think the least one can do is move your legs to get the assist that gets you up any hills you choose. Last weekend, my wife and I rode for miles at a state park, whereas before, it was just "blocks" that would tire us out.

[@jondoe6618]

@@ChuckMastersonHQ way ahead of ya. Almost 800 miles on my e bike 😊

[@nosaj9167]

Thanks I just got mine yesterday a lot of good tips

[@ShenRC]

Your welcome.

[@johnjanuary2958]

Thank you for your clips on u tube. Do you not have a luggage rack for the rear to carry items?

[@ShenRC]

Hi I did. I have a biking channel also now PH Fishing & Biking. 👍👍

[@gdinme3180]

Believe the other model ( 26LGB) of the rear shock being vertical has a wider based frame. My seat post is not 28.2 for I ordered a shock seat post which was a bit too small by an inch . Had to return the seat post and just kept seat the way it is for my cargo rack( said they don't work on shock seat post) . Bike is doing great since buying in Dec 2022.

[@gdinme3180]

The main top bar is wider.

[@ShenRC]

Hi you should be able to get a shock post they come in all the sizes for the bikes, you need a micrometer to measure the seat post diameter and then get the correct size, they also make adaptor sleeves to make smaller sized post fit into a larger size bike frame.

[@gdinme3180]

@@ShenRC Hey Shen, yes, I needed the 30.2 size but I read a review stating of rear cargo racks of the adapter to seat post will not work as the grip of the clamp end be hugging the post bar in return the shocks or spring will stop working due to no slack of clamp. I have spring seats which works well too. But I do use a spring bar( u shaped springy rod as the seat clamp) Works well too. But overall the suspension on the Vivis very good regardless. The horizontal shock( you have) works extremely good of handling bumps as more adapting to direction. My vertical is more up and down suspension while the horizontal ones has more stable as not feeling the suspension of coasting. I have another Next Power Climber with same type of horizontal shocks, I can ride down stair steps of suspension being fluid like I didn't ride down steps( free motion of adapting to level out) . Ride safe Shen and stay aware to be safe.

[@gdinme3180]

@@ShenRC What's best about these ViVi model frames is how we can modify bike or even convert parts to a different frame. Only plan to do this if frame gets damaged or break apart. I have a factory made Mukkpett which they put most of the cables and plugs within the frame lower bar,which suks of being limited of modifying. But I'm sure I can once frame gets damaged.

[@ShenRC]

@@gdinme3180 O I see my bell rack that I clamp on clamps on my post easy I think it would also work on a 30.2 post also.

[@jakebernhard559]

How much weight does that clamp on rear bike rack support? I was wondering if the foldability of the bike worked with the rack connected....

[@ShenRC]

Hi I put a huge heavy electric chainsaw on it one time! it hold a lot it's pretty strong.

[@niallrochford625]

Hello. Any advice on how to adjust the front and rear shocks? If not possible then how do I replace? They are way too soft. Many thanks

[@ShenRC]

Hi no adjustment on the front, the rear you turn the outer shock body clockwise to compress the rear spring to make it ride harder.

[@donaldmcmath2916]

How is the paddling itself? I have been having issues with the cylinder between the paddles becoming loose, so I thought that if I pay more for a more quality bike, it may as well be an ebike.

[@ShenRC]

Hi I don't get what you are trying to explain? No problems here with mine, if your crank arm becomes lose it's simple to fix just tighten the bolts that hold on each crank arm. Hope this helps.

[@grantmarut7488]

Great bike mine arrived last week let the good times roll first thing bought a new gel Bell seat need to buy those tires send info

[@ShenRC]

Cool! sent info in my first reply to you.

[@davidmarks6701]

I think I need to be able to carry my food shopping - not in a backpack. Do you think a rear pannier rack is a good option?

[@ShenRC]

I used a bell rear fast detachable carrier thing so I can load up RC cars and drive them to the park so I guess you can hook up most anything to the bike.

[@JonathanFarrow-m6v]

Did you not need to extend the wires going to the controller? I feel like mine (the 500watt) doesn’t allow for much in the way of increased handlebar height

[@ShenRC]

Hi no problems with wires for me. Thanks

[@chanukyapavan7434]

How to keep the battery secure when parked outside, since its in a bag and not locked.

[@ShenRC]

Hi I am not sure what you can do maybe put a small lock through both zipper tops if they have a hole in them?

[@chanukyapavan7434]

@ShenRC Hi thanks for the response, that was my initial thought but seemed not tough enough for the robber to just cut down the bag and take it 😆.

[@ShenRC]

@@chanukyapavan7434Hi I would think they would just take the bike before wanting a battery?

[@chanukyapavan7434]

@@ShenRC true xd

[@HaydadRC]

Nice upgrades Steve; that’s a sweet ride!👍😊

[@ShenRC]

Thanks 👍

[@rckids6557]

Nice upload my friend

[@ShenRC]

Thanks very much.

[@thatdudemike2531]

I just bought the same bike for my son for his birthday it should be here in a week , I was wondering if there were any problems that I have to watch out for.

[@ShenRC]

Hi that's nice, Only thing I would do it check all the bolts and screws over making sure they are tight. One thing I did with mine that made it smoother was put some grease coated on the rear shock shaft and inside, just get some oil on the shaft and it will be smoother if you can't get it apart to grease it all probably can use a spray type oil and shoot some inside on it.

[@thatdudemike2531]

@@ShenRC thank you

[@bobaque70]

Looking good Shen,have a great week brother...

[@ShenRC]

Thanks, you too!

[@NCmountainsYouTubeChannel]

O yea 8:20. Be careful 👌 looking cool 👍

[@ShenRC]

Thanks man!

[@cjames2398]

You unlock the speed just by holding plus and minus down for a second?

[@ShenRC]

yep hold the rear tire off the ground from tilting bike on kickstand and floor it hear how fast it spins up then press buttons and try again and when you do it right you will see and hear how much faster the rear wheel goes!

[@lisaonyon7416]

Hi. Thanks very much for your video!!!! I am considering this Vivi bike and it has really helped me with a lot of my questions so I really appreciate your posting this. I don't know much, if anything, about the mechanics of a bike so I feel dumb asking this ...but do you have a video to show how you did the "zoom" extender on the handlebars? I really need to raise the bars like you did due to back issues but don't understand what are the actual steps involved. Even if you don't have a video my biggest question was did you have any issue with all the wires? Were they long enough to raise the handlebars that high? Final question, can I just use the stem riser by itself to raise the height of the handebars if I don't need to change the angle? Thank you so much for your time!!

[@ShenRC]

Hi I am sorry I don't have a video. What you can do with the stock set up is loosen the stem bolt and raise the whole stem out of the bikes fork as high as it can go I think there's a mark on it put that mark right to the top of the nut on the fork head set and tighten the stem up. also you can raise up your stem angle all the way up as it's adjustable by loosening the allen screws on it and raise it up all it can go. then after that make sure to loosen the two stem bolts to rotate the handlebars so all the shifters and brake levers are in the correct position. I did this at first then I put the parts I have on now later on but I don't think I really needed to do it. Hope this helps

[@lisaonyon7416]

@@ShenRC Thanks so much for answering me so quickly! I really appreciate your help!

[@ToyReviewsAndUnboxing]

I am wondering the same thing…if it would be possible to add an extender. They sell them on Amazon for $13. But I don’t know how much more slack I have with the cables. Seems like not much.

[@travislake1213]

We just bought two of them and can’t seem to fold them. Is their a secret or are the just really stiff. Any recommendations on how to fold them

[@ShenRC]

Hi I know you pull the latch out to the side and s you do this you also lift it up to release the pin so you can fold the bike, But I can't help you to much as I actually never even folded my bike, Sorry.

[@travislake1213]

@@ShenRC yes I seen another video and I wasn’t lifting up on the Latch after I pulled it out. Thanks for your fast reply. I appreciate it

[@islandrc-duke1972]

cool mods and awesome bike

[@ShenRC]

Glad you like them!

[@tdrdronesebikesandscooters8377]

All good stuff Steve

[@ShenRC]

😁👍 Thanks my Brotha!

[@wtfu812omg]

I got caught in a flooding rainstorm 3 fridays ago. Im talking a deluge and i was soaked to my underwear. Needless to say bike was soaked. A few days later i was having issues starting the bike. Im pretty sure control panel is not waterproof as i cant power on off nor switch speed modes. The bike turns on and off automatically once you hit the main switch directly on battery. I got a replacement panel coming from distributor in China. I guess my question is can i use a diffrent type of panel they sell on Amazon as a replacement? Like some newer ones are digital display as the one that comes with bike has led lights and is controlled by actuall buttons. For $15 buvks id be willing to try im just worried i would screw up the bike further. Your opinions?

[@ShenRC]

Hi it may start working after letting it dry out for a longer time. you can also waterproof the new one if you can take it apart and coat the board with MG chemicals lacquer conformal coating they sell you brush it right on and it's what they use to make electronics waterproof. you can also do it easy if you just buy corrosionX spray and spray the whole board that's inside the control unit with it and let the excess drip off and then put it back together. I use both these methods when waterproofing my RC electronics and I can then run the RC cars under water with no problems.. heck you may spray corrosionX on the control panel board you have now and it may start working! Hope this helps

[@wtfu812omg]

@@ShenRC well, I brought the bike inside my basement put it right next to the dehumidifier, which usually helps dry out a lot of stuff quickly like towels and wet shoes, so I let it sit for two days in hopes of maybe drawing out some of that moisture but with no luck. So what I’m going to do temporary early when the new control panel comes is literally wrap it in a Ziploc bag and tie it shut I can still press the buttons and see the display with no issues. I’m also going to try to make some sort of waterproof towel to wrap over the hole handlebar and battery pack and just use some Velcro to secure it pretty sure they won’t be that hard it will be lightweight and I can keep it in my backpack so when I know it’s gonna be pouring out, I can cover up the gears, the throttle the shifters control panel and phone. I’m not sure if I could do that for the control box at the bottom of the bike but I could try wrapping it in saran wrap I know that sounds funny but better than waiting several weeks for a replacement if it shorts out. And basically I’m avoiding ever driving in that type of rain ever again, thanks for the advice.

[@ShenRC]

@@wtfu812omg Bummer, emergency rain wrap sounds like a good idea!

[@AdventureTimeRC]

Nice I need one of these someday

[@ShenRC]

Yeah you would have a blast with one! Thanks for watching.

[@rv579]

Hello. Just got mine. Any hacks on de restricting the speed??

[@ShenRC]

Hi you can get 20mph top speed you press and hold the plus and minus keys down at once for a second or two and you unlock to top speed mode do it again and return to normal mode.

[@wtfu812omg]

I read a review on this particular bike on Amazon and it said that the guy only got at TopSpeed a total of 5 miles out of the battery. Do you think that’s because it was a bad battery or that the advertising lied and said you could get at least 20 to 25 miles out of it? I was hoping to get at least 29.5 miles out of a battery with top speed of sitting advertising saying they can get 30 miles per full charge but im thinking its bs

[@ShenRC]

bad battery but you will never get 30 miles out of this only using top speed and no pedaling... maybe on low setting and you pedal a all the time. I think I went like 15mil with no pedaling on the way home but pedaled some on my way to my destination.

[@aureliosalcedo1021]

Is it possible to make it go any faster?

[@andrescombagomez8145]

Hola amigo, muy bonita BIKE.

[@ShenRC]

😁👍 Thank you

[@jetn3054]

Have you done any mods to make it a bit faster besides turning off ghe speed limiter?

[@ShenRC]

Hi I have not done any mods to make it faster. thanks

[@michaeledmonds3027]

Nice bike....Do you still think the Vivi is the best e-bike value?

[@ShenRC]

Hi thanks, I think it is... they have another model that's like $100.00 more and I think the rear shock has much more travel so that one may be a better choice for a smoother ride.

[@futuresocieties.]

@@ShenRC Like the design of that model as well, lighter frame.

[@clodbusted1776]

Nice upgrades

[@ShenRC]

Thanks 👍

[@grantmarut7488]

Where did you purchase the tires at how much

[@ShenRC]

Hi they are specialized Hardrock R tires do a web search you will find them very easy.

[@MrBears1024]

Great video! Good in depth description too. One thing I noticed is on downhill runs my buddy goes a lot faster because he has less resistance on a normal trek mountain bike because his rear rims spins freely obviously. I also rarely use my throttle I let that peddle assist do it's job and then I maintain the speed after by shifting to a harder gear. Because that throttle only will absolutely eat that battery up I was able to get 2 miles unlocked on high with peddle assist only I noticed you went down a bar pretty quickly not sure if you had a long drive before doing speed test but on assist you can almost triple distance compared to throttle

[@ShenRC]

Yeah when you pedal you get better milage... I don't know why yours don't roll the rear wheel rolls just like a normal bike the cog gearset clicks and then the bearings should make it roll I don't think there is friction coming from the gears or motor inside..maybe your rear brakes dragging? when you lift your bike and spin the rear tire by hand it should spin easy and keep going i am pretty sure...I will double check mine. Thanks for watching. Yep just checked mine spins the same as a normal bike.

[@MrBears1024]

@@ShenRC oh I mean when you spin your back rim it doesn't spin as freely as a normal bike so if you spin it by hand right? You'll notice a normal bike will spin far longer than the vivi which I believe gives resistance. Also my brakes are perfect no rub at all its just that you can see that the rim slows down extremely faster than a normal bike

[@MrBears1024]

@@ShenRC could be the weight of the rim but if you spin a normal bike and the vivi the normal bike will spin way longer

[@ShenRC]

@@MrBears1024 Mines not that bad maybe they tightened up your hub bearings a bit tight?

[@MrBears1024]

@@ShenRC maybe I will try that out I just notice that when I compared regular to vivi it spins way longer on regular bike I'm kinda curious to see how yours spins. Because my front vivi rim spins freely no problem but the back will slow down within seconds of a hard spin

[@iphonealisocreekvillas4446]

Nice review bro , my work is far like 18 miles away , do you think it can reach me there without struggling ?

[@ShenRC]

Probably, but now what I do is disconnect the pedal assist sensor cable on the crank that goes inside the plastic box the controller unit is in and only use the throttle control on the handlebar. you can go way further now it's better because you can pedal on easy flat or slight down hill grades and save battery power because stock when you pedal even on perfectly flat ground the motor comes on and wastes the battery.

[@davidbatin1699]

I don't like the battery location on the handle bar. It'll be better if it's somewhere below on the frame.

[@ShenRC]

It would but that's why this bike is not priced high and is affordable.

[@Joel-py2gh]

Bro.. is this a Reliable ebike? Many people having problems with this manufacturer. Would you recomend me to buy this bike to make a daily 26 km to my job?

[@ShenRC]

Hi mine has been good but I don't use it that much so I don't know.

[@MrMagicmars]

I have it for a little bit more than a year and made already 2000 km with it. I go everyday at work with it (20 km /day). I just brake the sprocket s yesterday , but I can say that this bike rocks ! the only thing i can notice is now : i lost a bit of my battery (1/5 health). the speed limit is 32 km/h in full speed

[@kbrc1345]

👍👍👍😀😀😀

[@ShenRC]

Thanks

[@josiepratt3105]

You might be able to go tubeless. Check out Tannus Armour.

[@ShenRC]

Hi I do know about those but it's not needed for this thing, I was running the inner tire protection inserts with my stock tires but with these tires they have some flack jacket protection built in so i just ran them without my tire liner protectors. Thanks for watching.

[@markmurphy7163]

Show the cable you disconnected to keep bike in full time power

[@ShenRC]

Hi no need to it's simple in the plastic box when you take the cover off get the wire that goes to the crank ware you pedal by the frame off that sensor follow it and just unplug it and then you will only have throttle to activate the motor.

[@markmurphy7163]

@@ShenRC Hi I unplugged the littlest cable that had a round connection. Didn’t change any thing.

[@ShenRC]

@@markmurphy7163 Hi if you follow the crank sensor and it's wire into the box and unplug it you will only be able to activate the motor by the handlebars throttle.

[@Jenniferfromri]

How can you turn on the light of this bike?

[@ShenRC]

Hi with the bike powered on you simply press the + button down and hold it for like 2 seconds to turn the light on and do the same to turn it off. Thanks for watching.

[@Jenniferfromri]

@@ShenRC thank you

[@ShenRC]

@@Jenniferfromri No problem your welcome...I love the light it's so bright cool for night riding... just get a blinking LED for the rear.

[@Jenniferfromri]

@@ShenRC Yes especially at night. I do have a blinking light on.

[@ShenRC]

@@Jenniferfromri Cool!

[@timothy15ford]

My vivi bike won’t power on