LOW KEY E-Bike With 1-Click Speed Unlock - Fiido E-Gravel C21 Review & Test

[@TechMagnet]

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[@Tinker1950]

I've been a bike rider for a number of decades and latterly pulling a large-ish trailer meant for two children but in my case, with two dogs. As I'm past the first flush of youth (74) I found that getting up long or steep hills with the dogs wasn't so much fun. After a lot of Internet checking I decided to go for the same machine (the C21) but right now in Europe they have the machine on offer - down from 1700 Euros to 999 ($1068) I ordered mine yesterday and really looking forward to getting it. Fingers crossed. Edit: Rec'd the bike a week ago. Well, what a fantastic surprise. Superbly packaged, very easy to assemble (except for those bloody mudguards) and rides fantastically well. The pedal assist was a real eye-openers. Now just waiting for a conversion attachment kit for the trailer. I'm looking forward to find out how the bike and battery cope with hills and the extra weight of trailer and dogs. I foresee this kit being a gateway to re-opening the biking world and exploring new places.

[@jonikolaus4423]

"how the bike and battery cope with hills and the extra weight of trailer and dogs" (???) Hmmm ... I don't think you will become happy with this bike 🤫

[@Tinker1950]

​@@jonikolaus4423 Well, you were right to an extent. My daily ride with dogs and trailer is 11kms out and back - but the back is predominantly uphill, so, 22km. If on 'normal' mode the battery died long before I got home so I very quickly learned to 'manage' the battery by using zero and eco levels as much as possible. However, I ended up buying the extender battery kit which to be honest seems a bit of a bodge afterthought. It's also rather fiddly to use and charge the two as they have to be tended to entirely separately.

[@Abu-qitt]

hello, im also interested in buying this bike. how has it been since the last 6 months?

[@Tinker1950]

@Abu-qitt It's been absolutely fine. However, every day I was doing 22kms with the trailer and dogs over some short but steep hills. That was the very limit of the battery so I quickly learned battery management techniques. The reality is, the battery is only good for urban commuting over fairly level roads. After four months I bought their range extender battery which requires a bit of fiddling to install, but it immediately gave me the spare range capacity I needed. I might also mention that with me at 77kg the two dogs at approx 30kg, plus the large trailer, the 250W motor was out of it's depth on steep hills, but in reality for normal cycling it is absolutely fine. Oh, and another thing, I ended up getting a second charger too so I could charge both batteries at the same time and thus have the bike fully ready each morning. I had also wanted the security or peace of mind in case a charger failed. All in all, if you are not towing heavy weights and are simply a regular commuter then the bike is absolutely fine. One final thing, frame size - stick with 'medium', their frames seem rather large compared to my regular manual bike.

[@Abu-qitt]

@@Tinker1950 interesting, thank you for your time

[@bugraaydn8145]

Wow, this is exactly my cup of tee, finally an ebike to my liking. I was waiting for something simple like that.

[@TechMagnet]

Great to hear! Glad you liked it! :) ~ Chris

[@S2GZEUSg]

Thanks for also showing the unboxing and the setup!!

[@TechMagnet]

Of course! Always the whole process :D ~ Chris

[@alphalunamare]

This is, way by far, the best review of any product I have ever seen. Superlative indeed.

[@columbiaforte876]

Excellent review…very complete and honest…I am waiting for mine to get here…can’t wait to ride it..Ciao..!

[@bayramonal1674]

Man, you're so talented!

[@TechMagnet]

Thank you so much 😀 ~ Chris

[@dleonardo3238]

Did i miss where you unlocked the max speed?

[@francescodifonzo9213]

How can you unlock the speed?

[@Jamarkus_Delvonte]

You got click baited

[@thadhinz8814]

The official setup video shows the speed unlock. Looks like you hold the down arrow button down for a few seconds until the rocket icon shows on the screen. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3rUnmmZj6yYnqcsi=-mFgnh3Ok5iJousl

[@Jamarkus_Delvonte]

@@Ebra-yt2mb the max speed is what you can set your heart and mind to. Unlock your mind and you can unlock the max speed.

[@churcher8334]

The rocket . When he presses the button.

[@bfiftytwo1155]

The bottle shaped range extender 19:36 is still not available ☹

[@raffaeletorchio5318]

I’m 175 cm which size should I buy ? L or M ? Thanks a loto

[@Alan-xk9rk]

Got mine today it’s excellent 👌 and a good looking bike 😊

[@sibelgok9113]

Great new bike from them, they indeed are great at what they do!

[@TechMagnet]

Thanks for your comment 🙌🏻😊 ~ Chris

[@YusufYlmaz-bz9ro]

You deserve way more subscriber, you're amazing

[@TechMagnet]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏼 ~ Chris

[@giuliobuccini208]

You have to with a powertool if you need to change the battery?

[@Chiva17s]

That thing is pretty sick! I like all the extra off road features.

[@TechMagnet]

Yea, those tires are great!! 💯 ~ Chris

[@LouisGoldTrophy]

Brilliant bike. The only real downside is that they scratch REALLY easily, so parking it anywhere public is inevitably gonna cause some deep scratches.

[@hughmarcus1]

Pity it's only available in that dark colour too. That will show scratches really easily.

[@francescoricci9386]

12:35 How is this mode activated? Is it cruise control?

[@MrJustsaysean]

I have this and its quick. The mivice motor is superb and it negotiates 15% hills with ease, and I can definitely say the assistance is well beyond 25kph. It feels assisted up to 32kph( and that's without rocket mode). The only downside is the pathetic battery so get the range extender and you have 416wh which will get you about 50km per charge on level assist 2. Honestly level 2 is so good that I never use rocket mode plus it eats up the battery anyway.

[@vincekerrigan8300]

I think 'pathetic' is a bit harsh. I have an e-kit on my road bike which uses a 200Wh battery. It is a simple kit with a 250 watt motor but only one power level, e.g. the equivalent of full power on this bike. Continuous use on mixed terrain gives me about 40kms of range, which isn't too bad, but my bike is much lighter at 13.5kgs. More range should be easily attainable with the changeable power levels on other bikes.

[@MrJustsaysean]

@vincekerrigan8300 well c40kms is quite good. I'd say the weight plays a factor too. I would hazard a guess and say the Chinese battery just isn't that good. For comparison the estarli e28 Samsung battery is 360wh yet can do 50kms on full assist compared to the fiido c21s 15km on full assist. I just think fiido could've added more capacity to the bike.

[@jonikolaus4423]

Boa ...!! 50 km with range extender ... !

[@RationalDose]

Leaving the bicycle on the street... Can you remove the battery and the LCD display so it doesn't get stolen?

[@WoodstarForges]

Why would you leave it on the street to begin with, take it with you everywhere. I always take my bikes into shops with me

[@jonikolaus4423]

@@WoodstarForges "I always take my bikes into ahops with me" ....

[@WoodstarForges]

@jonikolaus4423 Yep, shops allow it. Stops thieving cunts. Keeps my expensive bike safe.

[@WoodstarForges]

@@jonikolaus4423 yep, shops allow it. Keeps my expensive property safe and stops the thieves..

[@ilecier]

Nice, but how about shock absorber? Anything of it on board?

[@1a2b3c4.]

How many water bottles can you install on the frame?

[@biggusdickus5986]

155

[@jacquesdavan7796]

Y a t'il une notice en Français?

[@danielp5260]

what is the max speed in km/h ?

[@Stefanotus]

32

[@atyl1972]

what a bloody brilliant review and video

[@antharia2]

Dude, you're giving me a heart attack riding that bike at 35 km/h with only one hand at the handle 😮

[@PatMat909]

hi if this is the size? and how tall are you? is it good for you well thank you

[@bartzed4305]

So how do you replace the battery again?

[@Stefanotus]

Its in the frame. Take another model if you want to take it out.

[@arkadiuszbialek8231]

How tall are You and what is the size of the frame?

[@Alex-vd1or]

Wow great video! How do you unlock the bike for the extra speed?

[@kevinhicks1999]

Hi, great review. Can I ask, what height are you and what size bike did you test. Was that a large?

[@ennof1713]

ist das bei der eu version des fahrrades auch so mit dem speed unlock?

[@pl00st]

ich hoffe nicht, das wäre zu leicht einzustellen und ich dneke damit nicht StVZO tauglich...

[@ennof1713]

@@pl00st vielleicht lässt sich die funktion per app mit einem code sperren.

[@bethadin]

So what’s the unlock? Or is that just clickbate?

[@Adrian-cw8yu]

The rocket button is the unlock, that takes you slightly over the EU 25kmph legit ebike limit

[@Pauleeee]

Do you just have to long press the down key? Does this also work with EU bikes?

[@bibopsrache]

Yes

[@burleigh604]

Its a hub motor design already thinking I be wasting my money? looking for a cheap mid drive e gravel bike

[@DavidDohmen]

Thanks for the Video @TechMagnet! Could you or anybody else in possession of this bike do me a favour and measure what kind of threading the screw nut of the back axis has (Gewinde der Mutter)? I want to buy a Croozer Trailer and need to know if there is a fitting adaptor. Thanks a lot in advance!

[@hansfuhrmann3270]

what is the secret rocket mode?

[@francescodifonzo9213]

Is there a video on how to unlock speed?

[@hughmarcus1]

@@francescodifonzo9213 Its in this video

[@glennd81]

Is the bike operable without battery power? Meaning are you still able to pedal after the battery has expired?

[@euro83]

He shows it when he starts testing it

[@tessie4204]

Avg. Spd. 21.56 km/h - Range: 34.51 km

[@tim_t]

Is it easy to replace the battery?

[@jonikolaus4423]

No

[@robjackson_CDXL]

Why is the left brake lever stopping the front wheel?

[@diveysaini9676]

You probably installed the wheel wrong. I had made the same mistake. The disk needs to go inside the brake.

[@iamyourfather3643]

How to remove the battery??

[@hughmarcus1]

You can remove 4 screws at the vert bottom & remove the battery. It's really designed for when you need to replace the battery

[@Porformer]

realistic are 25 km with this batteries

[@daphilli2069]

How works the 1-Click Speed Unlock???

[@francescodifonzo9213]

Did you find out?

[@TarikProYT]

The mudguards actually fit this bike and make the look perfect if you ask me.

[@TechMagnet]

You're right! Thanks for pointing that out 💯 ~ Chris

[@ralfwasmund9656]

Agree. Very much needed here in Ireland.

[@biggusdickus5986]

The ones on my Fiido C11 were a damned nuisance to set up and plastic which twists and turns with heat, they are the only gripe l have, the rest of the bike is superb. This bike looks very tempting but so does the Fiido Air... I already have 2 ebikes one is a folding bike a cheap piece of tat l regretted buying as soon as l opened the box, but l thought well it folds up was only £245 down from £700 ( some poir devil paid the full £700 and was crushed when he saw it for £245, I'm basically gonna wreck it on some rough terrains. Lol.

[@OnfireProjects]

a thru-axle is a "novel approach"? shipping a bike in the last 5 years with a quick release would be more of a novel approach there

[@denaconroy1974]

Nice European Bike 🚲❤

[@TechMagnet]

Yes sir, thank you! 🙌🏻 ~ Chris

[@denaconroy1974]

@@TechMagnet you're welcome and who's Chris?; Oh and it's not sir it's ma'am okay 🆗

[@davidmoore9385]

Your legs are too bent , raise the saddle will give you more power

[@je9685]

Did this dude from Austria? No helmet wearing!

[@TheRaibec]

He is crazy. This Bike is not worth the Money.

[@hopefullyhigh]

2nd time I rode mine the chainwheel shattered, don't buy this piece of shit

[@PedroDiogoPinto]

This bike is a waste of money…. Noises all over, wheels are bad, cheap components… you pay much more than what it values.

[@G.-zl6hc]

I bought the bike, that was a big mistake, I can only advise against it. Poor workmanship, cheap components and super bad customer service.

[@rodriguesfa271]

Tks!

[@hotshot111-du9lm]

what went wrong by the way

[@therealrobbycrash]

I have this bike....today i passed the 12.000 kilometers with zero issues....yes, this is a awesome bike 💯🙏🏼

[@TịnhTâmBành]

I've been riding it for three months.......There hasn't been any problem so far.

[@1a2b3c4.]

​@@therealrobbycrashhow many water bottles can you install on the frame?

[@georgestewart1983]

Disgraceful that you are not setting a good example by not wearing a helmet ! Particularly riding at speed , on gravel. and not in control with hands-off ! You are 'heading' for a serious accident with no concern about the emergency services that you would need! Please think about other young people and the example you are showing. You need to do another video wearing a helmet and delete this one.( I used to work in hospitals and am well aware of serious head injuries.)

[@lb1011]

😭😭😭

[@web_pulu11]

Fiido is one of my favourite brands 🦾🦾

[@TechMagnet]

Same here 😊🔥 ~ Chris