Synergy Kahuna Review - $1.9k

[@ElectricBikeReview]

Folding and unfolding shots with Josh at 1:18 Battery insertion at 1:31, More discussion at 16:01 Display overview at 16:31, Settings menu at 20:23 Ride test begins at 21:49, Closeup shots at 24:40

[@BannerGuy]

First off you are great at reviews, new subscriber here but long time watcher. Please review the Sondors MXS it will make my day and year 👍

[@ElectricBikeReview]

Great request! We will indeed be covering that ebike in the coming weeks. Stand by ;)

[@StevenPendleton]

You just seem to whine about so many things! Thank god everybody doesn’t listen to you. We would have 20 companies putting out the same bike!

[@redlightspellsdanger7177]

ElectricBikeReview.com please review the Aventon Sinch fat tire folding bike... can these bikes be exported to the UK?

[@NoName-iz6bs]

750 watt nominal or peak? Electric bike review says 750 nominal but the synergy website says 750 peak... 🤦‍♂️

[@hansabikes]

Great review. Full suspension folding bikes are starting to surface now and comfort is everything when commuting long distances. This bike offers a great value and a lot of bang for the buck. Well done. I look forward to seeing many more reviews like this.

[@racko6ix]

I switched my rear 1500w hub from 7 speed to single 14t. I'm running a 44T front sprocket and it's almost perfect to help with pedal assist uphill. I would like to actually run 14 \ 45 or 46. I don't do pedal assist.

[@ElectronSurfer]

Court, thanks for the positive and thorough review. That key having to stay in place is nearly unacceptable at this price point! A comment about the fat tires, when you lower the pressure for traction be sure to have a good high volume pump if your ride then moves onto a paved surface. Low fat tire pressure on pavement be difficult to control. Also the solid rims are a good choice because if you are changing tire pressure, dirt and sand can get into the punch-outs causing more problems than the small weight difference saves. Stay safe.

[@ElectricBikeReview]

Very good point about low PSI being difficult to handle on concrete. I like the idea of a lightweight portable pump to take along. I also see your point about the punched out rims collecting gravel and possibly agitating the inner tube. I hadn't thought of that at all because I assumed the tire liner would keep it out... but I have seen double walled fat bike rims that have an open in-between layer where mud and debris could get caught and then add weight. Maybe it would only make sense for single wall? This is a really interesting topic. Seems like you know your stuff :)

[@ElectronSurfer]

@@ElectricBikeReview I"m not sure about the last bit but fat bike rims are an interesting topic. It is a give and take for sure and makes me think I need to do even more research on these rims, keep on riding Court.

[@manFromPeterborough]

@@ElectricBikeReview I hate punched out rims, grime and water can get under the rim and band

[@igotstoknow2]

Another ebike Made in China with Made in U.S.A. price.

[@ElectricBikeReview]

I feel ya... at least they are selling through dealers and online. To me, that's worth something because it creates jobs :)

[@jeffpesos6554]

Unfortunately that's how the world works

[@dankgenetics9663]

That’s the same exact frame the Eahora x-5/x-7 use. X-7 plus is 1399$ with tax and shipping. What’s the difference besides the rear suspension and the electronic controller?

[@jimwatchyyc]

Is this Cdn pricing though?

[@JJ-ug2wq]

JIM VAV no it’s not, it says US dollars on their site

[@ebikeupdates6761]

I liked how they neatly placed half-twist throttle on the right side with other stuff. Great review as always!

[@ElectricBikeReview]

Thanks! Yeah, they found a unique throttle that works well with the trigger shifters, I haven't seen that on too many other affordable folding fat bikes. Most use the larger Shimano SIS index shifters.

[@KaneLono]

This is the Mate X frame. Exact same bike end to end. Hopefully they set it up with better components. Original Mate X is a nice-looking folding fat bike frame. But the components that they used were all absolute cheap garbage. and some of them were even counterfeit. Absolutely terrible scam of a company. Glad to see somebody else making good use of this good looking frame.👍

[@deeedog]

This bike actually has a Bafang motor. The MateX has the cheap CZJB motor that is known to fail.

[@kenharvey9714]

I have practically the same bike from Alibaba.com. Mine has the same frame, 9 Shimano Altus gears, 750 watt Bafang motor, 16 Ah Battery, hydraulic brakes and the same Kenda tires. Not forgetting mudguards and the rear rack plus rear light. I got it shipped to the UK from China for $1275 including import taxes. It was a great deal.

[@Augusto_Caten]

I wanna but it, how do i find it??

[@manFromPeterborough]

Do you get hassled by the pigs for the over wattage?

[@kenharvey9714]

@@manFromPeterborough I mainly keep it at around 15 mph and make sure I'm pedaling on main roads. Haven't been stopped yet and have now done well over 1000 miles.

[@lizclint2]

Great Review. Like a coment below said, its the same as the European Mate X bike with a couple of differences like the lcd display and the throttle but otherwise exactly the same. Would be nice if you could review the Mate X at some point.

[@ElectricBikeReview]

Thanks! I heard about the Mate X earlier this year, that would be a great one to review. In the meantime, I'm glad people recognize the similarities to the Kahuna here, and can use it as a reference point :)

[@marekhlina74]

@@ElectricBikeReview Thanks to Vladimír Šrámeček Šrámek who lent me a battery I had my first ride on my brand new Mate X with faulty battery... I am riding bikes for 40 years... Is it worth 2300e?! NO!... I think Indiegogo's price was just acceptable... The motor is raw (not tunned whatsoever) and might be kind of hazard for novice riders in heavy city traffic... Some tunning in advanced settings might help - but I doubt it. Not even talking about crazy cheap basic components... Its definitely 1200e category bike... 1200e extra is just price for Hype...battery was driven on PAS 2 all the time...not bad!

[@dehoedisc7247]

Cort, I really like the informative and accurate descriptions of the e-bikes that you feature on your channel. Sometimes, when you are talking about "a tenth of a pound of weight" or "a fraction of a volt of power", the accuracy is quite right, but the actual stats are so nit-picky that it is laughable. Am I really going to notice these miniscule statistics in my daily riding of my bike?

[@glockshooter45]

I currently own a rad mini but if I was to get a second ebike for a friend to use on camping trips I would go with the Lecteic XP. For the price it's really an excellent deal nearly $1,000 cheaper then this model.

[@billclark8241]

DOn't they have only 500w motors?

[@keithdainton6043]

I have the fiido m1 looks the same for half the price and it's great.

[@patrickmckowen2999]

Good review - thorough as usual. I wish this style bike - with bat in frame - could have bigger AH. Cheers

[@willjammski]

You have a bottle boss fetish. I don't think most people care these days about a bottle boss on a folding bike. Why don't you talk more about the full suspension and effectiveness? There aren't a lot of folding bikes with rear suspension like this model. Also, your reviews for the most part are devoid of talking about speed performance. Most people care about top speed and flexibility to adjust. When you have a class 3, you should talk about whether it's a sporty class 3. Lots of us commute and what to know the top end of a bike.

[@gctw2341]

Stay safe and healthy brother!!

[@ElectricBikeReview]

Thanks a bunch, Glenn! Doing my best, hope you're holding up alright. Where are you at these days and how is life?

[@gctw2341]

@@ElectricBikeReview thanks for asking. My wife and I live in Toronto, CA. We both work in healthcare.

[@AustinAllen]

Almost part for part exactly the same as the Mate X. EDIT: It is exactly the same, except for the display to control it.

[@RenoLaringo]

Also looks like the Rattan ... I'm at a loss how to tell a brand from another nowadays. Seems they all use the same base with just a few changes here and there.

[@ronbarfield5615]

Nice review! I like everything except for the chatter and amount of slop in the rear suspension. At first glance I like it over the XP. Don't know if I like it 1k more than it though...

[@ElectricBikeReview]

Yeah, it's such a basic rear suspension shock... not a lot of adjustability for riders of different weights or for use on different terrain. Still, decent price and nice components, especially the hydraulic disc brakes :)

[@davidswaney8358]

I wish just once these idiots, there I said it, that give a thumbs down 👎 would explain why . What more do you want the guy to do or explain. If looking to buy or just want to stay current on what ebikes are being put on the market this is best channel to get that information

[@ElectricBikeReview]

Thanks David! I really appreciate your encouragement. Doing my best here to be consistently thorough and objective with these reviews. Hope you're doing well :)

[@Taggerung]

I may have missed it, but I have an "Aventon Pace 500" Did you ever do a review on that? I'm just curious to see your opinion on it.

[@Kotofosonline]

Derailleur hangers are easy to break for a reason - it is better to replace the hanger than fix the entire frame. So derailleur protection makes no sense.

[@ib516]

The phone mount has arms that fold out of the bottom that you missed.

[@UUche]

Cool bike, but it looks just like my Mate X bike that I bought in 2018. Not sure if it is the same company just under a different name because mine is set for Europe. Just wondering what the battery capacity is on the bike that you are test riding?

[@messenjah71]

Great review! I wonder how this compares to the Sondors Fold XS?

[@alikhettouchfilm]

sondors better and cheaper

[@russcoaus2043]

Hi court nice bike great vid 🇦🇺🚲👍

[@thegroove2000]

Whats the build quality like?. Looks questionable but I maybe mistaken.

[@jcastanza]

Trying to find a envies for their new step thru,, which looks like competition for this Lectric XP? I can’t seem to find a single review yet so it must have just hit the market?

[@skepticsr_us]

Great review. Does it have a “walk mode”? The rear suspension is nice.

[@ElectricBikeReview]

Yeah, it does. Just turn the ebike on and hold the - button to activate walk mode :) more details on the display listed back in the full review (like how to enter settings and adjust units) electricbikereview.com/synergy/kahuna/

[@SrJonAnthony]

18:48 Its a great review if you actually watch it.

[@timothyellis9461]

This is basicly the Mate X. Which is a fun bike just bad company. I want to know on every bike you review. Is the motor thermally protected. Will it shut its self off if it get to hot before lots of damage is caused. Wish I had that on my last 750 watt motor. Please The biggest problem with new to ebikes is trying to fix them without parts and support. These are things we need to know.

[@darrellfranklin2074]

Hey friend what kind of rack do you think I need with a bike like that I have a fido m1 same back out look I have.

[@BustedLeaf]

These bikes are on ALI baba for $460. That’s where they got it and got ALI baba to label it for them.

[@chanm1000]

Just bought some, now we just need to find a bike rack that holds the weight of 2!

[@bigfoot-g4i]

14 ah battery for a heavy fat bike would be the equivalant to my lighter 10ah 2in by 20 ebike am i right you would probably get the same range with both bikes.

[@ferrysonder7051]

This looks like a great bike? Lots of power Pretty big battery Big front blade Front suspension

[@ElectricBikeReview]

Yeah, did you mean front light? I'm a bit confused by "front blade" lol

[@ferrysonder7051]

@@ElectricBikeReview heey good to hear from you! I've been following your channel and I see a lot of your reviews, thanks for that! Please please do the following when testing (aspecially with the faster bikes) - do a helmet camera That way you drive safer and we get the feeling of what it is like driving the bike - show us how fast you peddle while driving top speed...very important - tell us if it is possible when the limiter of the bike van be turn off. I think a lot of people are like me...most of the time I wanna drive with maximum assist on highest gear, but still peddle normal and relaxed! That's what I meant with this bike "big front blade" the 54t cranck. I am gonna modify my e-bike with bigger blade, cuz I can't keep up with peddling. This bike, if this is a rebrand Mate X bike like SQ99 posts, would be a big thing! The Mate X is very populair, but quality can be soso. Looking at the Mate X Facebook group.... unbelievable stories of bikes with problems and very little help. If this synergy done a rebrand, people could buy this with no worries, cuz of assistance dealership. Thanks for your reviews. I like the wat you explain everything clearly. Thanks again

[@cos824]

Where can I order in the USA??? I was contacted them they do not ship in the USA! This bike is amazing!!!! I’d like to buy one but nowhere find to sell in the US.

[@wubby2148]

Its like my GZR Fat bike what we can get in Finland.

[@frankdelucey2137]

How many inches of travel?? Talking about the rear suspension.

[@alanwhitehouse4804]

hi im 5ft 3ins. is there anyway to lower seat and handle bars regards alan

[@Vencock]

Please check out the Fiido M1!

[@fenflyer]

Fiido M1 on Alibaba is $470 + shipping 😬

[@iraira2818]

The disclaimer at the beginning of the video. ...A "service fee" !? I don't remember ever seeing that at the beginning of a video.

[@margauxcolnard7995]

Hey , I am interested by the Carrera Crossfuse Womens Electric Hybrid Bike, but I don't know what to think of it , can you help me ?

[@rival_04]

Im looking and comparing all bikes in this segment. Can you just tell me which one is the best overall? Lowest Price/ most power/ hydraulic brakes/ biggest battery

[@gothamghost1236]

Have u tried the Ecotric fst tire bike? It's $900 dollers on their website

[@yhonezjorsie7473]

Wat electric folding fat bike would u suggest or u like most?

[@bornagainchristianvanlifer2018]

I'm really considering doing a business with a hot dog cart on a bicycle and was wondering if I would need a pedal assist or would a regular bike be sufficient enough and how much weight could I move. I'm also obese and that is why I'm considering it, My Max was 640lbs and after years of fighting I've made it back to 400 and want to petal to lose more and maintain when I get down to 200.

[@clayhull4239]

What would you recommend for front and back lights on a fat tire folding e bike? Thanks

[@momomils2982]

Is this the same model as the Eahora X5. I swear they look exactly the same, just different branding.

[@bucketbrotha]

Theres another company with same brakes and motor. The brand is called mate X.

[@SaranPixels]

No one owns this design and it’s all from Shenzhen China market. People go there, make a mass production deal and slap their brand name to bring it on sales. Easy business 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@adamsegal2258]

Identical to mate x down to the accessories. Funny enough most mate owners upgrade to a 58t chainring.

[@marekhlina74]

Thanks to Vladimír Šrámeček Šrámek who lent me a battery I had my first ride on my brand new Mate X with faulty original battery.../exactly the same bike with different brand/. I am riding bikes for 40 years... Is it worth 2300euro?! NO!... I think Indiegogo's price was just acceptable... The motor is raw (not tunned whatsoever) and might be kind of hazard for novice riders in heavy city traffic... Some tunning in advanced settings might help - but I doubt it. Not even talking about crazy cheap basic components... Its definitely 1200e category bike... 1200e extra is just price for Hype...battery was driven on PAS 2 all the time...not bad!...

[@euniceling5213]

The red Dolomite is not the same frame as the normal blue Dolomite kzbin.infoUgkxTGiBQEtJDzdz-_LjtY9HyQZPzkg6s_L9 it seems to be a Hitch with Dolomite stickers and solid rims. This isn't an issue unless you are counting on the wider tire clearance of the original Dolomite. This can be hard to tell given the angle of the pics, especially on a smaller screen. The red version does have the welded seat lock of the newer Malus. If the red color is important and you're going to be doing the basic upgrades popularized on the biking forums and KZbin; you would probably be better off buying a Hitch, getting the lighter wheels, and saving a little money. We ordered a blue and a red one and both of the bikes needed grease in the bottom brackets, hubs, and stems. No matter what, these are a great introduction to fat bikes and wrenching your own stuff at this price point.

[@myers830]

Get 2 Lectric XPs for the price of this bike...full suspension is a waste of $$ unless you are doing mountain terrain and extreme terrain. Hydraulic brakes on a 20" another waste of $$. Gotta be one of most over rated, over prices 20" fat folders on the market.

[@BoopSnoot]

I wish it was this price, its increased from $1.9K to $2.6K, looks identical so they didn't make changes they just jacked up the price. NOPE!

[@robertcroix]

Is it available in Europe?

[@judge724]

Millimeters? You must be in Canada, us Americans don't use the metric system too much...and for good reason!!

[@Sergio_q_30]

Thats the MATE X BIKE

[@ferrysonder7051]

You could be right!

[@ElectricBikeReview]

Good observation, I see a lot of similar ebikes out there with the same frame or motor setup. Sometimes the main parts will be similar but the accessories will be different (along with paint and branding). I like that this one had full suspension and a decent headlight. The rear rack light was pretty cool too... I though tit was independent at first, but it runs off of the main ebike battery when plugged in :D

[@kimnybraaten]

I have Mate x, this is exactly same bike, but mate is nice, so this is nice

[@NoName-iz6bs]

750 watt nominal or peak? Electric bike review says 750 nominal but the synergy website says 750 peak... 🤦‍♂️

[@wubby2148]

motor ? how many watts ? battery ? top speed ?

[@gamefoorum]

Can you please recommend something like this in Europe ?

[@kimnybraaten]

Mate x, exactly same bike, new name

[@vintagemxer9165]

Alibaba

[@Waltkat]

Thanks for the review. Been looking for a folding electric bike. Question: Is the hub motor a true 750W or is it really a 350W or 500W with "marketing speak" to make it sound like a 750W (you know, like what Radbikes does in their advertising).

[@vintagemxer9165]

Alibaba

[@ericdunn2432]

Yes... A true 750????? I'll buy if it is.. please let me know?????

[@13orrax]

looks like the same exact bike as the mate.X

[@Blasterman86]

This looks to me like a copy-cat of the Rattan Fat Bear Plus and also very similar to the Eahora X7 Plus (both are manufactured in the same fabric and can be found in Alibaba under a different name). Which is also a tip for everyone who are looking into those bikes on a much lower price tag. I wouldn't be surprised if this bike was a similar concept.

[@azeddinepeche9361]

Comment acheter cette vélo je suis au maroc merci. ✌️

[@aaronkuehn3008]

I have the newest model of the Norco MTB Charger VLT in Northern Californa if your interested..

[@tomblewomble3369]

Looks like a rebranded mate x

[@evenilosena6928]

Yeah, I liked this bike, I am from Brasil. How and where can I buy this bike and how much?

[@Mando5]

great review! thanks bud!

[@scottwag18]

if its confy i gettingone

[@raiden000]

2k for a 48v, freewheel e bike that looks almost identical to a bike thats half the price... nah, for 2k i need a casette, 52v, and a way better suspension than that. the rattan fat bear looks better than this and is much cheaper.

[@momomils2982]

The Eahora bikes are literally the same, and hundreds cheaper. These bikes are like prescription drugs. Sold at a premium, but the same ingredients as less expensive brands. Consumers, please shop around. You’d probably save hundreds.

[@vintagemxer9165]

Get a comparable one directly from a Chinese factory via Alibaba for a grand with 1000w motor and 48v 14 amp battery with suspension, hydraulics and top speed of 32mph. This Kahuna is marked up by a grand. A waste. SAME DAMN THING for a thousand less. They ALL use basically the same components - different branding. Hell - you could buy a wholesale lot of these with YOUR colors and branding and create a business. Sound familiar LECTRIC?

[@lumanation2032]

walke review

[@dreamkiss4u]

this one is ranked on my lowest of the folding fat tire ebikes not great for the price because others come with better things and still a bit cheaper priced

[@ppatil3655]

@Robert Jackson the new Rattan (XL), $1200, 750 (1000 peak) watt motor, front suspension, chaoyang tires (actually better in terms of material grip than the harder kenda's, though they wear faster), and actually effective braking / coasting / pedaling regen which actively gets rid of parasitic regen by putting just enough current in to mitigate the 0.6 nm gearless hub drag. Same hydraulic breaks, a better M918t computer, and 14.5/17.5 ah battery options.

[@ppatil3655]

@Robert Jackson you're right though, its not in the same price range, its much cheaper

[@sawyerpac9878]

You only care about bikes with throttles and not bikes that has pedal assist right?🤔👊🚵‍♂️

[@dondattaford7608]

Looks BMXy on the small side great review

[@barfly246]

the frame is an exact replica of Lectric XP.. who copied who?? lol not a fan that the motor is rated at peak power.. "750 Watts peak power"

[@bigfoot-g4i]

i dont think the price is decent, you can buy these fat tyre bikes far cheaper for instance i bought a engwe fat tyre bike for $950 on ebay and the bike comes with hydraulic breaks and metal fenders.

[@adrianrevecorios8774]

MATE X 250 is the same garbage sorry DUDE, but quality matters and this Bike is Made in china quality

[@Me-zw5pw]

another seller that doesn't list extra batteries for sale. NEXT!

[@sawyerpac9878]

Hi but you do a lot of complain if you want people to buy the bike from the person that is selling it don't do a lot of complaining about the product make you feel bad

[@8_x_9.]

Would of been a great review but you missed your chance by 👄 🗣 talking too much instead of showing some of the hill climbing abilities as well!!! You like most reviewers missed out on it. Should of spent 3-5 minutes on it. Should of shown maximum hill ride %,degree. Lot's of hills in Vanouver!!! Purhaps in an other of your video...??? Might have to find somebody else's video on it. Ok the rest of it was excellent.Student will improve hopefully. Thx.

[@nickxguitairist]

to much money for what is there check out the Tesgo hummer pro less money way better bike

[@nicolasmaximus2286]

A proper review never without a good hill climb!!!? You had your chance.😢.👎

[@emilnygaard1901]

such a rip off mate x

[@SamohtNox]

you do realize that is literally the mate X.....mate X have all their bike made in china by the same factory that makes the "chinese" version....only mate X rips you off in pricing

[@CRCfail]

Why are so many bike guys overly feminine? Does the seat squish your testes? You're not even trying to be a man.

[@sawyerpac9878]

How come your not wearing a mask and the other guy isn't wearing a mask either is the law on now ,so what's up with that you could can get find for not wearing the mask up to $500.00

[@trentleslie4010]

Get over it