Things got interesting... HEYBIKE MARS 2.0 Review

[@geewon2308]

Nice reiview!...I have had the original(1.0) Mars since 2021, I use it daily for commuting and food delivery here in the Bronx/NYC. its been very reliable i only wish the battery could last more ...I've been thinking of getting a second battery, or even an additional bike as an backup/upgrade...So, im seriously considering pulling the trigger on Mars 2.0, especially with the black Friday sale price point...I hope the random cut off isn't an issue, and i would prefer hydraulic brake so..I'llthink it over the next 24hrs....Oh, and use chalk for marking the road.

[@MRGGOODD1221]

You have to lock the battery in!! I had same problem out the box!

[@cmo971981]

Clean your brake discs thoroughly before riding people! The oil they put on them to prevent corrosion will soak into your brake pads and you will never have optimal braking.

[@Bobswartz]

Good tip, thank you!👍

[@FoundingYouTuber-2005]

I just bought this bike at the Cyber Monday price, plus a KZbin channel $100 discount. End result $900. Can't beat that. (I also got the price $300 lower because my credit card asked if I wanted to use my "points" for the purchase. I didn't even know what they were talking about, but I pressed "OK" and $300 additional was knocked off the price. So $600, that's a no-brainer in my book.) I already have some hybrid hydraulic brakes for it, so I will be installing those first thing ("hybrid" means I use the existing Heybike cables with the hydraulic calipers). By the way guys, the Heybike uses non-proprietary 3rd party brakes, so many of the hydraulic brakes will fit the bike. There's also other components you can upgrade if you're not happy with the bare bones stuff on the bike. I don't care because this is a budget beater bike. Even if it was feasible, I'm not going to install a Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 Crankset on this El Cheapo brand bike. P.S. On the trouble you were having, is it possible the battery was not fully seated? Sometimes you have to give it a good push to make sure it is all the way in and all contacts are fully mated. Also, like you discovered, could be that the cables are loose. That happens a lot in shipping, things come loose, or the sub-minimum wage worker didn't do his job.

[@sparkiekosten5902]

Thumbs up for the Aussie shirt!

[@joellee6142]

can you change the seat on this mars 2 ? i ask since I see you can move it to remove the battery.

[@jimjr9143]

That’s a good speed for that price point. Wish my lectric would go 28-30 mph throttle only. But those brakes have to go. Even Lectric learned that hydraulic brakes are required on even lower priced e-bikes. Would like to see a 15ah battery upgrade available. It’s to bad really. Really good e-bike for the price, almost ruined by terrible brakes. I hope the gear in the back goes down to 11 tooth. And the chainring at least minimum 52 tooth (another thing absolutely required) on pedal e-bikes to help avoid that annoying ghost pedaling. These adjustments i listed would make this e-bike 10/10 . And like i mentioned , i really wish my lectric 3.0 would throttle only like this does .

[@DellBuster]

I have the Mars. Brakes are definitely bad out of the box but get better over time. The battery indicator will drop down to 2-3 bars when there is a lot of battery demand. I guess the purpose is to give you an idea of how much battery you have left if you keep pushing it at that specific pace.

[@ELECTRICBIKEDIYLIFE]

One of my first e-bikes had that battery quick access style seat back in 2010 but for some reason my brain didn't put 2 and 2 together so I never actually used it the right way, lol. Your talking about stickers reminded me that I needed a new rear tire for my XP 2.0. I tried finding an inexpensive one online with no luck but then I remembered I have parts of a fat tire trike in my garage with 20x4" tires. I just figured out that the tires fit on the XP even though it comes with 20x3" tires. Also I had to mentally cross my fingers while I was pulling some stickers out of my front tire.

[@carlwelte6094]

If you buy a folding ebike that you actually intend to fold and wrangle around on a regular basis, I believe that this bike is on the large and unwieldy side. The Portola weights 59 lbs., for example compared to the Mars 75 lbs. And I really think that 3" tires on a folder make things a lot easier. And those brakes are completely unacceptable... 😒

[@rampar77]

Hyebike 1000 W came with hydraulic brakes. However, I prefer Lectric XP 3.0 Long Range because it could go up to 65 Miles.

[@armadilllo]

I can see leaving the lights on accidentally and draining the battery, did it on my motorcycle a couple times, if you use the fork lock with the key in the wrong position it stays on.

[@HowIviewIt]

You have to hold the minus button to engage walking mode.

[@Marlevlyn]

Do you know what it was shutting off?

[@henryspicer4743]

I had one while I was in Cali, didn't even want to bring it to Fla when I moved here last month, but my luckeep x1 will be here in a few days, the heybike had to many cons for me to want another one, didn't even want to sell it I literally gave it to a friend with a warning

[@MrCentralDriver]

Will be reviewing the luckeep soon

[@nul1fe]

man tektro hydraulic brakes dont even cost that much...80 bucks extra for decent brakes if worth more then skimping out...

[@paulcoinc]

I would agree the brakes should be hydraulic. Honestly with the current power of bikes nearly all should be. They don't need to be top of the line and could probably raise the price by $10 and be good.

[@FoundingYouTuber-2005]

Agree. But in these mass-produced bikes, adding $20 additional to the cost for each bike to have hydraulic brakes adds up when producing, say maybe 10,000 bikes. I also suspect that because the price for OK hybrid hydraulic brakes now cost about $100 retail, or $180 for hydraulic cables too in the set, Heybike and others think that if it is that important to the customer s/he can install brakes after purchasing the bike. Myself, I just bought this bike. I have a pair of Area 13-branded hybrid brakes I'll be installing ($140). Also Amzn has a number of brake sets ranging from $40 for junk ones, or $180 for a quality full-hydraulics set.

[@paulcoinc]

@@FoundingKZbinr-2005 I would agree with you. Now the manufacturers aren't paying retail as you know. They are getting pretty good discounts because of bulk purchases. Not many people need to order a few thousand sets of brakes. I do have a full set of spares plus a few sets of pads. I don't know if I will ever need the spare sets but good to have on hand. I live in Australia so it takes time to get parts no matter where they are made.

[@lynnfyffe7910]

The thousand watt also changes the braking system

[@Bobster986]

Go buy a AiPAS A1 Elite, it’s $200.00 less and has a better M5 display, mag wheels, and turn signals. They’re made by the same company that make Lectric bikes. 😊

[@angelozachos8777]

That company has TERRIBLE customer service Go online and you’ll find plenty of folks complaining about exorbitant wait-time for their A1 Elite to be shipped You’ve been warned 🤷‍♂️

[@Bobster986]

That’s AiPAS Bikes, they’re in China. I’m talking about a company called AiPAS New York where I got my bike. They’re an American based company and their customer support is second to none.

[@MRGGOODD1221]

i have same bike!!! and check if you locked the battery in place!!!!

[@anthonysuarez7416]

Good review. But I would say that HeyBike is full of crap saying that the rear rack holds 120lbs.... My experience with a lot of different ebikes is that bolt-on racks, that aren't a welded part of the frame, support about 55 pounds. It looks like what happened is a non-native English-speaking person, put 55 in the Google kg to pound weight converter and saw 120 on the other side...Which is a bad misprint of factual information because people that aren't familiar with bikes may think they can safely put their kids seat on the rear.

[@MrCentralDriver]

I see what you’re saying. I think they achieve a higher load because the rack rests on top of the frame of the bike and the bolt tabs are on the side. But I agree I wouldn’t max this rack out personally. Welded bike racks are much more secure with weight.

[@anthonysuarez7416]

Its also the slight/gradual vibration between the frame and the rack that makes them weak. I've found that the only way to make those kind of racks hold up well with more than 35 pounds of weight (on a regular basis) is to use at least 4 hose clamps that fit around the frame and rack to cut down on the vibrations. I've also observed if you cut one of those racks with a saw, you will see they are usually all made with this cheap flaky aluminum that is only used in places like NorthEastern Asia @@MrCentralDriver

[@Serioustime4509]

I just bought this same bike yesterday and it’s only going 20 miles a hour, how can I get mines to go 28 miles a hour

[@MrCentralDriver]

advanced settings. p08 i believe u change but look it up first.

[@Serioustime4509]

@@MrCentralDriver on the app?

[@JHOFF111]

Definitely NOT for the money. I bought a Senada Drifter 500 w 14.5 amp, cruise control, Amazon 670 & free shipping, it's a freaking great bike, not a huge battery or moter, but it's solid and performs great! 28.6 top speed consistently. U want a reliable ebike can't beat Senada Drifter

[@MrCentralDriver]

until you got a hill to climb. 500w is not much power for inclines

[@JHOFF111]

@MrCentralDriver I agree, i live at the beach, all flat, I've tried to do as much research as possible, however I won't buy another 500 w, either 1000w or even a strong 750. Love that color though.

[@grouchydude3448]

This bike for only $999 on their website? Damn good deal!!

[@MrCentralDriver]

It was 1070 then I saw 1170 after making the video. But with the coupon code it’s probably down to 1000 unless it dropped to $1000 before the code then that’s wild

[@rolitoeusebio]

How much

[@maxnielson7524]

and does it go 30 mph throttle only or did you change something because other videos say it goes 20 throttle only

[@MrCentralDriver]

This is the model 2.0 and this was how it was outta the box

[@xxchillyobeansboyxx8455]

If you have the 2.0 you will have to go to the app and change the speed limiter.

[@roemello639]

How do I get it to go 28. Even on pedal assist it only hits 20 how do I change those settings

[@MrCentralDriver]

i changed L5 in the advanced menu to the highest number it would go

[@cs1448]

can i add a seat on the rack ?

[@GameplayTubeYT]

I like Quartz Display its Durable but if the bike is Expensive and they put 1969 display? That's awful it should be lowered the price!

[@juno5star]

So how do you get it to go 28 mph? Mine says only 21 mph max.

[@MrCentralDriver]

This is outta the box for the 2.0 model. The 1.0 model only does 20mph

[@juno5star]

Sorry, I had to mess with the settings now it goes 31

[@dannyo957416]

Is this the 1000w version or the 750w version

[@dodijoudi816]

That's the 750w version.

[@jacobdaley3888]

really interesting bike. did you notice if there was a speed limiter of some sort?

[@MrCentralDriver]

I didn't feel anything cutting or limiting power. i have a work video as well tomorrow coming out

[@rvboondocker2559]

Meh. To low. Too heavy. Doesn’t compare to Wired I think. Thanks

[@MrCentralDriver]

2 different ebikes in my opinion.

[@nogoodgod4915]

Those are two very different bikes with different roles.

[@juno5star]

Do you have the Mars 2.0

[@MrCentralDriver]

Yes this is the mars 2.0

[@juno5star]

My bad, but yes, I just changed the speed limit in the settings on the little display I held the plus and negative symbols simultaneously until it went into the menu and I hit the middle button that has an M on it until it said speed limit setting, and I changed that is high as it would goI let it sit there until it timed out that way it saved and then it went 30 mph

[@juno5star]

Also, I downloaded the app which would be the easier way to do it afterwards I realize this I put in my serial number into the app to register it and then I changed it there as well where it says personalize

[@maxnielson7524]

so it goes 30 with throttle only??

[@juno5star]

I just bought the bike and it says 21 mph max. I’m hearing there’s a way to make it go faster but not coming up with any answers.

[@juno5star]

I take that back. I brought it home and messed with the settings now it goes 31 throttle only just bought it today which is December 1, 2023 and this is the Heybike 2.0.

[@maxnielson7524]

@@juno5star can u tell me how to change it and make it go faster please?

[@mr.crispy8932]

The goat 🐐

[@maxnielson7524]

how did you mess with the settings to make it faster?

[@MrCentralDriver]

This is outta the box

[@maxnielson7524]

i thought u said u messed with it a little

[@colinwhite144]

750wat mothers are no good don't last long to noisy these bike in fact all ere ideal to upgrade to 1500wat like mine 37mph nice

[@Shadowmyths1]

To bad you can't do a holiday video with best bikes under 1000, 1500, 2000, and Beyond.

[@MrCentralDriver]

love to with black friday sales but just got out the hospital so now im behind with bike reviews as i missed a whole week. once youtube is full time it would be easier

[@totoroboto]

Sorry to hear that, hope you are feeling better and will enjoy your Thanksgiving@@MrCentralDriver

[@Shadowmyths1]

@@MrCentralDriver No problem take it easy, love your content and have a great Thanksgiving!

[@RageLee33]

Ayyyyyy let’s goooooo

[@MrCentralDriver]

next video you in it

[@davecook81]

💯‼️💙

[@abdishakzsomar]

You need try the eahora m1p ebike 3000w

[@MrCentralDriver]

Tried working with them in the past and never heard back

[@jeffneil2055]

Stay away from heybike customer service sucks and they don't honor the warranty on battery

[@SilverWatcher.]

I would never buy 90% of the bikes you review. This is clearly a fad, when it dies people will be sitting with 80k worth of ebikes no one will want. We are still in the wild wild west of the eletctric vehicle world.

[@nogoodgod4915]

I'm sure every new technology gets called a fad by older people.

[@sety409]

It’ll stay niche at worst just like regular cycling. That could still mean overproduction, but given preorders sell out constantly I doubt it.

[@SilverWatcher.]

I'm 36

[@nogoodgod4915]

@@SilverWatcher. you just replied to your own comment dog

[@nogoodgod4915]

@@sety409 How can anyone say it's just a fad tho. Look at commuting, do you really need a $30k car to drive 10km to work and back when you can buy a $2k ebike and use it to commute. Plus charging it will cost far far less compared to fueling your car and it's very eco-friendly.