Unboxing and testing Xiaomi H1 TINY folding electric bike

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Outro Music: BenSounds
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:28 Unboxing
4:21 Testing bike
7:22 Riding footage
10:06: Trying to refold it
12:10 Giveaway winner

[@igotsdmunchies4242]

Looks like your riding a wet floor sign lol

[@victorj9582]

lmao

[@Juicyzigga]

Bruh

[@jameyirby3109]

🤣🤣🤣

[@LoganT547]

No cap 😂

[@recycledcrafts1280]

Haha

[@gkid64]

Finally the Pokemon trainer's bike has been made

[@sett190]

This is exactly what I need

[@CaptainCraigKWMRZ]

How much?

[@paulreeder5241]

@@CaptainCraigKWMRZ He said that in the video. Very clearly I might add. I'm not trying to be a smart ass, i'm just pointing out that it was mentioned. At around 8:50

[@cartooncottage2024]

🤣

[@TexasPrisonStories]

I need one!!!

[@jameswilson7338]

I like the folding bike. I am a disabled vet, it seems like the perfect, light-weight mobility bike that would let me have the freedom to enjoy things like flea market, car shows, and nature trails that I couldn't otherwise enjoy. Thanks for the review, it helped me to realize that I need one.

[@hermanweiss8158]

Its probably much better for you to get a normal electric scooter like xiaomi m365 and get a seat attachment,maybe its slightly heavier but its also significantly more powerful in specs and easier to fold

[@austinhernandez2716]

@@hermanweiss8158 need one with a better range than that though.

[@llNightRoudll]

@China Boss nigga one of those cost like 10k, tried to get one for my grandma, they are not cheap at all

[@pault8470]

Why mention your a vet 🧐

[@1badhaircut]

@@pault8470 “boomer” ? Didn’t you mean SIR ?

[@justinvzu01]

"I never read these, but I always get into trouble so I should probably read these.... Nahhh" That's the most relatable thing ever.

[@joshnabours9102]

And then when he did read it, it didn't include the info he wanted.

[@bearsoundzMusic]

Imo, you miss the purpose: Ride it TO the train station, from your home. Ride it FROM the train station to workplace This replaces the bus!

[@sdziscool]

He literally says "this is truly for the last mile"

[@aaronfuentes5919]

@@sdziscool literally said it, but not a literal statement.

[@raylarkin5004]

Perfect! And for a reasonable price.👍🏼

[@zoran123456]

or, or ... you can just use your legs.

[@sinisreal1019]

@@zoran123456 what if a persons legs is broken

[@jrodgers33]

That is pretty cool. I think you missed 1 fold when you folded it back up, the seat post has 2 hinge points so that the seat top is facing down when completely folded. This might work well to carry around on a boat.

[@EbikeSchool]

Good call!

[@mickey1299]

First thing i thought of when i saw it , could work with a light aircraft too .

[@xpakistaniperson9889]

Too much concerned 😟 hehehe

[@claycassin8437]

I was thinking an airplane, but yeah...same utility for a boat, too!

[@wolfrikvonschwarzblut3921]

A few months ago I worked as a maintenance technician of parking equipment in a big shopping mall. The parking lot had 3 underground levels and they were so big I was clocking 10 km daily of walking on average, and sometimes up to 18 on weekends. A fleet of this things would have been awesome to get around the mall. It would save the staff a lot of fatigue, and also allow for a quicker service for the customers.

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[@hakichiki]

You would never get anything done until the batteries were too low to keep having races and having all kindsa ecofriendly bike fun, #AmIRite? LOL!

[@shahtayyib]

Dude, skateboard!! Those are perfect for parking lots.

[@natepfeiffer5224]

I am incredibly impressed with what I see here. The engineering effort is awesome.

[@sggr7708]

CHINA IS A FASCIST TOTALITARIAN REGIME ! STOP ADVERTISING AND PURCHASING CHINESE PRODUCTS

[@jaredj631]

He’s unlocked the a KZbin algorithm, I got a bunch of tennis Commercials

[@Paelorian]

It's like a more extreme, less capable, but probably more useful Honda Motocompo. The perfect backup transportation to keep in a car's trunk. I love it! I'd keep mine in the trunk of my car all the time, and whenever there was a good opportunity I could park the car and go for an electric bicycle ride. And you don't even need to lug the bike indoors to recharge. Just take out the battery for charging when you arrive at your destination. If you've got the cash and even a little trunk space to spare, this is a good item to keep in the trunk along with a first aid kit, some basic automotive tools, emergency food and water, a blanket, a change of clothes, and a rifle. Now you can add a second ground vehicle without sacrificing much cargo capacity in most trunks. I don't think I'd miss the used space in anything larger than a kei car.

[@jaenbow9714]

This comment was actually really on point! Honda just announced a more extreme, less capable, but probably more useful Honda Motocomp(act)o! It’s basically this foldable escooter encased in a little plastic suitcase.

[@pmvoice88]

An e-bike in a backpack? This truly has some real life applications. It also has the cool gadget factor and I want it.

[@SERGIO-cr6uy]

"E bike in a backpack" ? Do you think it's something lightweight? You wouldn't last 10 minutes walking with that thing in a backpack.

[@mysteriousplankton]

@@SERGIO-cr6uy I doubt anyone really wants to take this backpacking but it's only 28lbs and I've carried heaver back-packs. Beginners usually carry 30-35lbs.

[@EstoppelFox]

I think the reason there's a safety for the front wheel and not the back wheel is because if the front lock fails, you are going to get thrown over the front instantly. If the back lock fails, you probably won't even notice. Unless you try to walk it backwards.

[@Cesar-cm4if]

Agreed! Something else to keep in mind while ebiking is to wear the proper helmet, most helmets have an outdated safety standard, the best ones are the ones that pass the nta standard like xnito or bern hudson

[@dickeywalt]

Being an RVer, that would be cool to take with to use in the campgrounds.

[@bev8200]

Stephen king ruined campgrounds for me

[@vincentarriaga1645]

@@bev8200 Nice

[@denbecr49]

@@bev8200 Small wheels wouldn't work in grass, loose gravel, exposed roots etc. Mostly for smooth pavement.

[@alfredsmalley25]

No thank you!

[@CBrown07696]

Great idea! Our scooter is quiet but not everyone gets up early at the campground. When it is super quiet our 49cc sounds like a HD so this would be great to zip to the potty silently.

[@SkateFit1]

I don't need it, wouldn't want to be seen riding it....and yet somehow, I want it! Hahaha

[@sdqsdq6274]

ha look abit stupid , but it make you go work early , lol

[@plasma9839]

Exactly

[@raylarkin5004]

Ditto.👍🏼🤣👍🏼

[@danthemansmail]

I know right.

[@Kingbob556]

@Nigel Lush sussy baka

[@talkingtraveldogs3239]

Lol: I love that you don't edit out the difficult parts to make it look like you're the genius that we already know you are.Thanks, great review!

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[@sanpol4399]

Looks like those detailed transformers toys I never could turn back again into the car.

[@howard922]

Finally! A mobility scooter for thin people : )

[@Dan-dm9rc]

Micah watching you struggle at the end folding it back together made my day lol

[@redneckery5428]

Thanks for not editing out the fumbling while folding I got a good laugh

[@raylarkin5004]

I think it works well in it own little niche too. Also, a nice toy for kids too and a value for whatever its able to do.

[@andrewcummins2627]

This is a great little bike. I definitely see it as a last trip section tool. Or emergency transpo kept in car trunk.

[@hokutonokenny]

This bike should come with Jetson's car sound.

[@the_matchless]

Spot on

[@tylerloree5283]

That would be awesome lol

[@Your_Favorite_Villain]

The whole time I hear the jetsons car noise in my head lol

[@rolandoniloobanobnamia426]

How much n where we can buy

[@durece100]

Don't think about that joke.

[@jordanjohnson5784]

Who gets their package in the mail then carries it out onto a tennis court to open it? Lol WTF

[@mariodwir]

rich people

[@Duweeadyale]

YT people

[@Umoddafokka]

Maybe no space. But still, i noticed it too, like why in the Tennis court. 🤣

[@Hazel_256]

He clearly said it was made for flat spaces

[@fidelsolis6070]

Smooth pavement buddy

[@iliketowatch.]

This e-bike would be great for someone who has to take public transportation. I could have used something like this in my commuting days. I've had several jobs that required a 15 minute walk from home to the bus stop. After getting off the bus there was another 15 minute walk to the office. That's an hour of walking everyday! It was good exercise but there were days when I just didn't feel like doing all that walking.

[@SaltAndVi]

This thing is awesome. I think for specific transportation needs it would be perfect. I'd probably never fold it because then it becomes chunky and its already really slim. Especially if you only fold the handlebars.

[@john_hawley]

Can actually fit on a train? Woah, a true last mile device....

[@BustaBunny3045]

The build quality of Xiaomi products are amazing, they also use metal wherever they can and still at an affordable price.

[@mudhead31]

That made a lot of sense for Tōkyō life! Anywhere else, no idea.

[@djthebest4159]

Beijing!

[@reidgleason7862]

The reason the front has a safety and the back doesn't is because of the hinge placement. If you were to hit a pump with the front tire it would try to force the hinge open but if the back wheel hits a bump moving forward it just forces the hinge more closed and doesn't effect anything. Also, since these hinges are angled outwards you would have to take your weight off the bike for them to go back in. Looks like a dope bike!

[@AImighty_Loaf]

I really like it

[@mikey52034]

The seat folds x2. That's why it was had to push it down. Nice review!

[@donmac24]

That's the best 13 minutes I've spent today! Thanks! I have a Fiat 500e Electric car, that thing MIGHT fit in my boot.

[@esdet105]

One guy in Antwerp, Belgium has picked himself as the next winner. Good job, bro!

[@electricwheels411]

That is such a cool tiny bike and looks like a ton of fun to be had on it

[@LordManhattan]

Looks like fun! I could see myself have one as a toy to ride to the local shop etc. but I would never actually use it for commuting or anything like that. $450 is a bit much. Make it $349 and it becomes more interesting.

[@cb250nighthawk3]

It's a Xiaomi... The no. 1 smartphone seller in the world.

[@slurpii4669]

I love xiaomi, every single product is innovative

[@dalysea26]

Umm, that's cool and all, but I'm actually just waiting to play tennis.

[@apj341]

Pickleball

[@nadafro3116]

Lol

[@beachcomber2008]

The door's that way.

[@idkidc7513]

POV: you went to the tennis court to practice after a long day until some random dude appears and proceeds to unbox his newest bike

[@dr.coomer789]

I would love a full sized one, because standing scooters with seats look ridiculous. I love the foot pegs, and the bike shape while being sidewalk legal for college campus

[@rayk7367]

it would be good to use in a small town. Thank you for sharing!

[@o1ecypher]

thank you i was jumping with joy when i seen your video in my feed.

[@openmindincorporated5911]

Saw*

[@elissetteg58]

“Should I just yank it?” 🤣🤣🤣🤣 that’s me! 🤣🤣🤣 that’s how I break things 🤣

[@davidhunternyc1]

I love your attitude. You called the seat and the battery adorable and the yellow color like Transformer's Bumblebee. You're adorable. Stay awesome.

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[@judiththomps]

Your footage is amazing! The drone you use was definitely worth the money. BTW, good review (LOL).

[@jjw238]

This would be awesome with a foldable clown costume!

[@SleepscapeSerenity]

rear wheel doesn't need a safety latch as it folds opposite to the direction you are going, so its pretty secure.

[@hakichiki]

Great addition to the car emergency kit, especially for suburban and rural dwellers. Car does the long commute and bike does the runarounds. Plus; if you happen to run out of gas or have a breakdown in the middle of nowhere you can most likely make it on this bike to the next gas station on one battery charge. Plus: one in the trunk for each of your kids and dropping them off at school becomes fun rather than a crash derby thru the normal school run. Kids would love jumping off at the street corner and biking it there and back for pickup later no problem... Wonder if they have an adaptor to charge off the car in motion from the USB or Lighter power circuit?

[@nazimelon6653]

Reminds me of a motocompo. Fun to see concepts evolve like that.

[@18matts]

Ok I love it. It so cute makes my dolphin bike look like a beast lol

[@chantz567]

I liked your video when you said. "I should probably edit that out" Then edited it in.

[@Livefreeman]

this solves the question does size really matter! this is a good example where size really doesn't matter :)

[@ATrueCanadianBeaver]

This “micro ebike” is actually cute and adorable... wonder if it would fit inside my Can Am Spyder’s frunk (front trunk)... thanks for video, this ebike brings a smile 😊 on my face...

[@Markus__B]

Looks like a modern Interpretation of the Sinclair Zike. Looks just as useful too ;)

[@davefb]

Yeah, Zike or the A-Bike which there is an electric version.

[@letmelookout]

That is amazing , I loved it.

[@charlienyc1]

The fold-up was the best. Though I always enjoy your vids, that had me laughing.

[@floresken31]

Just bought one here in Australia on sale for $350, I just use it to ride to the station to catch the train to work. It looks funny to ride but its fun and compact haha

[@tongmovies]

The 36v 7.5ah battery pack is pretty good size. I have an Ancheer folding bike that came with a 36v 8ah battery pack. Battery capacity is probably bigger than most scooters of the same cost. By the way, why don't they make a scooter that small, you would think it would be easier.

[@gracelandone]

There are no men watching this who don’t recognize themselves in your directionless unfolding and listening to your inner monologue. “Just yank it harder!” he says. Hilarious. And as always the beautiful scenery and golden light. Thanks!

[@john-zr7jb]

thats what she said

[@Plopkoek-um2wv]

Unboxing a bike* "I should probably read this manual" "..." "Meeeeh!"

[@johnw65]

I'm a 'Nam era vet and the old knees aren't what they used to be. Considering folks cruise around on e-scooters, this foldable sit down e-scooter is pretty impressive! I mean, take it on the elevator and set it under your desk at work! Needs a brake though...

[@18matts]

I love that we live in a world were cars are becoming less of a necessity

[@scooterbob4432]

Personal electric transports like the ebikes and electric kick scooters will be the new norm. I bought an electric kick scooter and have a lot of fun every time I ride it. Get one now.

[@bobbyjohnson3510]

Still nothing like a a old school muscle or classic car

[@umamifan]

@@scooterbob4432 not really. only good for commuting within urban environments, and to an extent, suburban neighborhoods for short distances. and not only that, that only depends on what the person is trying to achieve. this transportation method is only suitable if the person wants to get from point A to point B in a short distance gap

[@Alex-ek5mp]

@@bobbyjohnson3510 We will know we're where we need to be, when we have free mass transit so fast and efficient you don't need to check times, and personal cars, like classic and muscle cars, become hobby items, or tertiary transport, rarely used.

[@slurpii4669]

We live in a time where motorbikes have become so cheap even the poorest person could afford it

[@Delta1049]

Micah can you please do a video on this year's singles day in China, your recommendations on the best batteries and ebike conversion kits. Would very much like to pick something up for great price. Thank you.

[@kustenzin4328]

Big fan of anything electric. Thanks for the video

[@tommoon8314]

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[@ricardosousa3954]

Dude, I thought you were going to unpack the WALL-E !!! 😅😅 (Remember? That funny-smart-cool little robot from Disney's movie?)

[@ytwos1]

Of course! It reminded me of Wall-e straight away in the thumbnail.

[@Zodliness]

I was scared that you'd cough and your arse would swallow half the bike! 🤣

[@fortyinch]

That’s a good one 😂

[@jtqthetieman]

Between your comment and the one about riding a wet floor sign. I suddenly caught asthma and my eyes are watering.

[@Kingbob556]

@@jtqthetieman no cap?

[@DanceySteveYNWA]

@@Kingbob556 baseball or flat?

[@jtqthetieman]

@@DanceySteveYNWA My thoughts, exactly.

[@ricklepick9148]

Comes with a plethora of pinch points at no extra charge. Somewhere in China, a Xiaomi employee was watching the route taken on your test drive.

[@tylerdoop]

This is great! I love your reviews dude. Keep it up!

[@jamesengland7461]

Perfect for a car with no spare tire, or just for breakdowns, among other uses.

[@eyangelosmixalopoulos2740]

I would like to unbox and assemble it, inside a passenger metro train just to watch the look on the faces of the passengers. :)

[@loktom4068]

Try that in Chicago or Hartlam NY someone else is going to ride it out for you.

[@umamifan]

@@loktom4068 lmao arent they usually after the good looking bikes though? this thing look like a kids toy at first glance. i doubt anyone would snatch it or see immediate high value unless they were desperate or if it was just laying out in the open for free grabs

[@garytrautmann]

That was a very cool video. I can see that small electric bike fitting in my trunk in case I run out of gas. Or it would be great in an electric car in case you run out of charge. Great job on the video

[@daveroche6522]

Love it! At 8:30 I started thinking about the physics involved in terms of rear-motor drive and Centre of Gravity - interesting. Nice one.

[@ronindebeatrice]

you were wondering exactly how much faster it would have to be before he bounced the back of his head on the ground?

[@MrTwoZZT]

"Fold up to fit in a backpack" Im not sure I would want to carry that around in a backpack.

[@reuploadify]

Do you even lift bro?

[@tuxedo1557]

id fit tho

[@iliketowatch.]

Maybe a messenger bag then?

[@idrissamorehouse5776]

Pretty cool - for smaller body types its definitely a win - needs to be modified by a few inches for taller body types -but still cool to see these type of gadgets

[@audreywanyonje1532]

Hi! Enjoyed watching from Kenya.

[@JMx5]

7:59 google employees catching strays lol

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[@iamanempoweredone6064]

When all else fails read the instructions!

[@yougeekyou]

that would be perfect for general aviation pilots to stow in the baggage space on a Cessna, etc. Runabout at airports and whatnot.

[@EbikeSchool]

that’s a cool application that I didn’t think of, interesting!

[@melamigable384]

It seemed easy for u to fix ur new ebike!..ur amazing!..

[@shivakrishnayadav2031]

Thanks for the unboxing. Enjoyed it.

[@cyrillawless]

I ordered one of these in March last year and even after repeated emails I’ve heard no more. Looks like I’ve done my money

[@superbmediacontentcreator]

Me too, I think all they sent out were KZbin reviewers models.

[@jasonannesley5889]

As suggested, could be used as compact mobility unit. It will be useful for some people. Quirky design. I bet most kids would love it. It stands out from the crowd Lol.

[@rizaldecarulla8192]

Nice to go around in the park instead of walking briskly just to see everything.

[@JoseC888888]

Wow, nice piece of kit! It could make a nice caravan scooter for my tour of Europe

[@cam_DA_Hawkdriver]

Great for sailing folks! You always want to maximize your space on a boat. Great for running into town from the dock.

[@moofushu]

It looks like something LEGO would have invented. I like it.

[@rao2087]

Excellent design and a practical city bike for students:-)

[@jg-7780]

This sort of product is fantastic if you want something that can fit on crowded buses and trains without pissing off all your fellow passengers, and when you get to your destination, instead of locking your bike to a rack and hoping nobody steals it, now you can just keep it with you the whole time.

[@evelynwoolston7]

That looks small enough to be hand luggage on a flight. I think it's absolutely delightful. I think that it may not be legal without a driving license, tax and insurance in the UK because it is not pedal assist and would thus be classified as a moped.

[@WilliamPitcher]

I would get off, fold it up and say to the cop -- "Really?" 😉

[@superstar5123]

retarded country

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[@brazenbunnies]

I picture people waiting for you to finish so the can play tennis

[@limhaplock3470]

Downsizing to a new level... New ways you can carpartmentalize😎

[@JoseCalderon1081]

Really a wonderful idea to use as a travel companion to cover short distance journey, thumbs up for me.

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[@mrt4483]

Unfortunately I live near potholes that could swallow that 😂

[@jeffreymurillo3131]

10:35 The rear tire fold forward so there's no accidentally folding while you're riding it. That thing is basically a scooter but with seats.

[@PistolShrimpPimp]

10:45 feels like the safety is because the momentum of the wheel and the direction of the mechanism that holds it while you're going straight. The rear wheel will have a hard time folding forward as it's naturally being forced against body while the front wheel would more likely roll itself into folding position if it gives or becomes unlatched. Still would make sense for both I think, though.

[@johnedwards3621]

Two uses -- small cruising sailboats; also if you are with others and parking is far away -- drop people off, use the ebike to catch up with them. Later, use the bike to gather them and head home.

[@suvivorteen113311]

This is actually perfect for those who drive an EV and want something to get around on while they wait for their car to charge while on a road trip.

[@scooterbob4432]

A good alternative would be an electric kick scooter. It's also very compact and easy to store in the car's trunk.

[@haspin105]

10:11 *You forgot to fold the actual seat itself*

[@algo7096]

Thanks for said fun demo! 🚴

[@mitchosurman9606]

Cool mini bike! I like it!