The TST Defender - 71lbs and 1300 Watts for $1199

Hey guys,
Today we check out The TST Defender. This is a lighter weight E-bike with a smaller battery. It was surprisingly fun, check it out !
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[@nickbarbanica1781]

I live near Cypress and Main Street in Oakley. But come to Antioch daily. Antioch needs people like you and I daily to show people the safety and fun you can have exploring the Marsh area with your kids and friends.

[@michelleevans9869]

Nice review chithead. 😂 love the extras of the chithead cows. Never seen that before on a trail love ❤ it.

[@shootthechit]

The cows are my favorite part of the ride!

[@MrDeath1988]

I might have slipped a disk if I missed this episode of Shoot the Chit

[@nickbarbanica1781]

I take the same paths you do when I ride with my friends throughout the week

[@psuedonymalias]

Hey Chithead. You better start looking for a 'PUBLIC STORAGE' because you dont have a garage like Citizen Cycle.' Or next time your in L.A. you can drop off this new ebike. I have a garage with no cars in it. i use it for tool storage. So let me know. Thanks Chithead.

[@jamesgutsche]

Keep the Cow content coming !! I love it , So many directions you could go with it ?? Great Outtro !! Your very own STC gang

[@shootthechit]

Hah, I got a little spooked this time, they had me almost surrounded at one point.

[@rickymahoney6664]

Good review! I like that it looks like a bike and is lighter than most. I'm not a fan of the left throttle purely because I have a bad left arm. I haven't seen a twist shifter in a couple decades but its not like other bikes have anything better. Both are cheap af

[@shootthechit]

I agree with the throttle, and the shifter.

[@nickbarbanica1781]

Have you gone on the Marsh Creek trail. I do that daily towards Brentwood and Oakley Street great ride.

[@shootthechit]

I've pretty much done all of the trails in this area at this point. The Marsh Creek trail is nice

[@loumon2]

Another bike review, cool. Informative review, thanks.

[@leetjohnson]

Cool that it has hydraulic brakes....im personally not a fan of thumb throttle or twist gear shifter, but cool bike overall. Too bad the front fork bottoms and no rear suspension.. .nakes it rough compared to the Freedom. Great review buddy!

[@rabbithomesteading3797]

I agree on the shifter. Thumb throttle on right is ok because of atc/atv. But do prefer half or full right twist throttle.

[@shootthechit]

Yea, we get so used to the traditional throttle and shifter, then riding a bike like this throws you all off.

[@WyomingRider]

Another Great Review! Great job Big Dawg!

[@LangDaLa]

That looks like a fun and affordable bike.

[@nickbarbanica1781]

I'm an Oakley resident that wants to also get into ebike reviews . I was wondering if I can ride with you on. Recording to allow viewers to see dedicated people who want to improve trust with the environments around us. Please let me know.

[@arturodiaz4106]

Ooh. Watching you ride on that seat and on them trails make my back hurt. Slick looking bike tho. Sometimes less is more.

[@shootthechit]

I knew a kid who got arrested off of one of those trails

[@arturodiaz4106]

@@shootthechit oh yeah? I wonder who

[@IMBruceECLECTIC]

Great honest and thorough review! Cows ......

[@jeremypresgrave1488]

for off road riding and hills. do you recommend the tst defender or the senada sabre????

[@harrymiram6621]

PAS sounds like cadence/torque sensor hybrid(like >85% of all things nowadays). Aside from current ride, this is one of Very few bike reviews that feature twist-shift. Not big fan! Being this is 1300w, how's it compare to Goat, E-Cells & Wired?...Stay Safe Ride Safer, STC...Keep the rubber to the road!... Aloha from Hawaii

[@shootthechit]

This bike isn't too bad, it feels so much lighter and nimble than a lot of the others. The problem with the PAS setup is it ends up draining the battery really quick so I feel ilke getting a 2nd battery would be a must. Its quick but those other bikes are 60volt with double the power so its not really a fair comparison.

[@harrymiram6621]

@@shootthechit... Wow! Don't hear that w/other bikes, eh?! Maybe it's in the wiring/components? What's riding weather conditions like there?

[@harrymiram6621]

@@shootthechit...Just re-checking spec sheet & w1300w motor, would have expected, at least, >85Nm/48v battery set-up. This would Struggle w/hills in my area!-lol

[@shootthechit]

@@harrymiram6621 No, most bikes have a pedal assist system that cuts off power at set MPH depending on what level youre in. This bike will give you power as long as youre pedaling fast enough. Its a weird approach..

[@IMBruceECLECTIC]

Made the hill! 💪🦵🚴‍♂️

[@shootthechit]

Thats my leg workout for the year!

[@nickbarbanica1781]

Is there a way we can meet. Ive seen you doing videos but didn't want to interrupt you. Would you have an extra go pro unit you can spare.

[@RP-dv3pw]

No screaming eagle?

[@IMBruceECLECTIC]

Twist shifter is not common on an ebike

[@bigdap100]

21:08 Misgendering the Cows🤣😂

[@IMBruceECLECTIC]

$199 for factory battery...fabulous price

[@shootthechit]

Curiously cheap right? Why is it only 200?

[@IMBruceECLECTIC]

@@shootthechit ...inventory reduction

[@blown9646]

Really liking where they stamped their webpage, if these companies even need to do it at all. Please no

[@shootthechit]

Just in case you forget what the URL is!

[@observerobserver797]

I identify as a wired freedom ebike, the only way I can be misgendered is as an ecells ebike.

[@ltech12]

We are not "Guys" we are chit heads. So plz always refer to me as a chit head thx !

[@shootthechit]

Sorry, I will do better going forward!

[@saltygreek3870]

Nice review! On a separate subject, need a real honest opinion, which bike would you prefer the 2024 wired or the ecells five star 2024? You're put is much appreciated

[@shootthechit]

I just got the FIVE STAR today so will know more about that shortly, but the price alone makes me lean towards the E-cells

[@saltygreek3870]

@@shootthechit Just saw your vid1👍did that bike come with upgraded rear box shocks and dual crown fork with large headlight?

[@shootthechit]

@saltygreek3870 I have the base model FIVE STAR. I'm good with the stock suspension

[@IMBruceECLECTIC]

Tom Platz had the same issue...loose cranks after riding...💪🦵🚴‍♂️

[@nickbarbanica1781]

I have the perfect hardtail mountain bike ready for a bafang mid drive conversation kit or possibly a hub motor. Im struggling with finding a job. I also want to reate a channel. If you can spare a conversion kit ill five tou a portion of any profits i recieve plus i can advertise tour channel. I also do dog walking but i was going to combine dog walking and evike reviewing on safe trails for the public. We can increase the dun of seeing the world an hour at a time. I would like to do them with you. I'll shoot you my number if you want