Velowave Ranger Electric mountain bike...Great for everyday use and for grid down local travel.

[@southernprepper1]

rotoo.top/NDE0Z Link to this bike. If you are looking for a electrical bike I will be glad to help you pick the best one for you. Email me at [e-mail]

[@susananderson7473]

Looking for any reviews on an e-trike. Looking for something to be able to run to farms, shops, etc. Love the ability to move about quieter, save on gas.

[@PAIsIllegal]

Like the rain comments any scope or pvs14 will fog? Could a dollar store eye lense be shaped and put in a tube to mod it's distance? Plastic bag or garbage bag or water proof sprays?

[@PAIsIllegal]

You have to get in it your hand to measure it to mod it.

[@PAIsIllegal]

Honestly, the more I think about it, a bike, they'll kill on the main road let alone in the bush. Something to really consider.

[@PAIsIllegal]

If you're POOR you can super glue ($1) a plastic cover bag on it!

[@richardfitsingood6248]

Don't have an electric bike wish I did. Had a great day though went to a benefit to raise money for disabled and wounded veterans to take them on hunting and fishing trips donated an AR-15 to the raffle raised $1,040 for the cause

[@alrinaleroux9229]

Thank you, I saw a BBC article dated 22 June 2022, "E-bike fire warning issued after Shepherd's Bush tower block blaze". Since then I've been a bit wary of e-bikes. Wishing you all the best.

[@joyannejeffery5890]

I bought an EBike 4 years ago new battery's last year!! Got the bike because our big Lake Superior is a mile downhill and there's no way to haul Water that far !! Got 5 gallon jugs and a bike trailer to haul the water! We have a 1000 gal pond in our yard for toilet water, A few years ago I was lucky to get a 15 gallon jug they use in the bush for the firefighters and it's filled with water with hydrogen peroxide in it Got a 5 gal filter that does 1000 gals Got 5 gal table top keg with tap and numerous water jugs Bought a distiller Have a zapper which kills all bacteria germs fungus parasites and viruses All set to go for water

[@rogerpeterson7581]

I was recently looking on Amazon to understand what e bikes might be good for a a prepper. There are 20 pages of bikes! There were a few e trikes and I liked the HUGE storage capacity they offered. I found a lot of them had racks front and back while some had panniers. The battery amps are not all the same, so watch for that. Some bike are foldable and would fit in a trunk or locked in the back of a pick up truck. They would be the perfect get home vehicle. Although I doubt they would be EMP proof.

[@susananderson7473]

Looking for an etrike as well. Something that we can carry things in. Just saw an ad for the anywhere trike, too exspensive for the amount we would use it.

[@Favorite-catNip]

Hi. Prices vary. Get something with a rear hub, or even a center hub by the pedals. The rear hub is the motor that pushes u. Try to get a higher wattage or torque 500-750 is good. Try not ** to get a battery mounted on the back** not above the rear wheel. The extra weight in rear will cause unbalance & bike mte. Shimmy a bit while carrying a load, or going faster. Everything..should be balanced. Next, usage. There are excellent folding bikes with 20 in. tires. And ppl. Of all heights can ride them. My options because im short. I need something lighter weight, something that can fit in my car securely. Thats why...folding ****. Next, can battery be removed for charging easily. And can u purchase a replacement battery. I live on second floor. Theres absolutely no place to secure it. Ive had bikes stolen. Even after being very secure. My last bike, someone tried to steal, pulled out the quick release for the tires and it was vandalized.🙄 u must think about functional. The smaller bikes can be used by all heights. Are strong, & maybe used on dirt trails. Im a long distance user. And like the options of light weight & security. So i can power/walk it up a flight of stairs. Youths can use it to run errands or run to friends etc. All*** must wear helmets. If u don't have the right colors. U can put a vinyl Wrap ** for under 20.00. Also. The 4in. Tires mte. Slow ya down, im sure u can put a 3 in. Wide tire instead. But ask the dealer. The monster bike mte. Not fit a 3 in. Tire. Best of luck. And happy pedaling. 👍🏜 also repairs. Check to see if your local bike shop can adjust, repair. ***

[@liz4507]

It's the emp possibility that's keeping me from ordering one.

[@steelroz7567]

I haven't rode a bike in years have vertigo but we do have horses if it comes down to it 😁

[@nancyw7713]

I'm thinking horses are going to make a comeback!😉

[@Digitalmanne]

People with back problems? They do make a seat post that has a shock built in... Works great! Add a seat with springs with the shock seat post, and it is a soft ride.

[@Kit29]

My husband and I bought two of the Velowave “Prado” after your first time review. We love them! We have been riding for a while (about 180 miles on them ) and no problem whatsoever. We enjoy our ride to relax and some exercise. Thank you for reviewing electronic bikes. 👍

[@pamelabratton2501]

Thank you! I have been torn about e-biked but am starting to change my mind with the world being how it is right now. We are fairly rural with mostly paved roads, so the more upright style is suitable for my needs.

[@MK-100x]

Great prices on those bikes! Leas than an oz of gold will buy one. Very good points you made. Im way out in the boonies. If my SUV fails for any reason, ill be walking currently. That fact alone makes these bikes almost a necessity prep for transport.

[@antonwearsakilt5209]

My advice buy a bicycle with a chain and one with skinny tires like a touring bicycle. Not only are they more comfortable they're more reliable than any current ebike. Most if not all current ebikes are made in China. Taiwan bicycles have a great reputation however Chinese bikes not so much. Then there's the battery system and drive system of these ebikes some have mid drives some have wheel motors. Lastly the weight of these bikes most weigh in over 50lbs. Meaning if you run the battery out and down to 0% then you're pedaling a 50lb bike home. My bike weighs around 25lbs empty add some front / rear panniers and I can have nearly all my kit with me. Granted I have to pedal it. Fully loaded with my panniers and the bike weighs in 110 lbs before I sit on it. With empty panniers I can ride to the store about 30 miles away one way for me, fill my panniers with enough food to feed me for a week. If I use the front panniers then it's two weeks of food. Of course a ebike is fun to ride since it's basically a e motorcycle.

[@That1Chick]

The e-scooters are great too, easy to haul around takes up less space than a bike, will get you home depending how far. Bike and/or scooter, I enjoy both.. My husband recently got a Levy Plus scooter, and after tying his out, I plan on getting one as well.. Riding is fun and good to have options for transport if possible.

[@Robnord1]

Excellent Dave ! I got a Rad Rover in 2019, with prepper and utility purposes in mind, and have been having fun with it both on and off-road. It fits in my van. If I run out of gas I can e-bike my a##.

[@bloodandguts6586]

I have a few bikes, 2 mountain bikes, and a cheap walmart mountain bike that I converted into an E-Bike, which I do not recommend. Any battery powered car, truck, bike, or whatever is going to vary with temperature. I hope we can start getting reports that tell us temperature during the milage test so we can start getting a better idea of range in different climates.

[@detroitredneckdetroitredne6674]

Hello from Detroit Michigan brother thank you for what you do I stopped watering my tomatoes with city water and they came back strong

[@truthseeker1959]

What water did you use instead? Rain? Bottled?

[@backroadsusa6915]

You can also try putting the city water out and open air for 48 hours and all that chlorine and chloramine is supposed to evaporate.

[@detroitredneckdetroitredne6674]

@@truthseeker1959 rain and ground /pond water

[@detroitredneckdetroitredne6674]

@@truthseeker1959 Rain and ground /pond water

[@jak356]

Regular bikes are definitely a good thing to have a couple of. If your in a town & capable even skateboards and long boards are viable options for alternative transport.

[@Boone22]

As long as town is close enough. I'm 32 miles from town. It would be an all day trip to just get there on a bicycle.

[@thomasinacollins8003]

How can you charge them if the grid is down.

[@jak356]

@@Boone22 I’m about 43 miles from town. Not going there in shtf lmao

[@susananderson7473]

@@thomasinacollins8003 likely by a generator.

[@JohnSmith-hm7eh]

Thomasina, = information is on the Web. A solar panel ~may be used (+The generated electricity must be made copasetic with the Bike Battery.) . ... Watch SP1 videos about using solar panels before other videos. He will explain Solar Panels (For power station boxes) in his videos. ... [As a note, some power stations are capable of charging Electric Bike Batteries. A Power Station is NOT absolutely necessary. But the Solar Panel needs to be capable of being attached to the Bike Battery. Research before you spend and buy! A Power Station is just a big storage battery.]

[@FriarTuck81]

There are specialized seats that you can get that are shock absorbers. If you’ve got a good suspension on a bike, you won’t feel much. I think you feel about the same amount in a car.

[@gungirlprepper]

Very cool Dave . We all need one with the cost of gas ⛽️. 👍🙏

[@justnana2256]

Thank you for reviewing these. I'll wait to make a decision till you have done them all.❤️👍🇺🇲

[@JohnSmith-hm7eh]

Looks like fun SouthernPrepper1. A handy transportation for many people. Good review. Depending on how the bike is used, and the latitude of where a person lives, a fat tire bike might be advantageous. ... +An electric bike will get people out of the house and exploring their area, without being trapped in a car. ... SP1 has other 'bike' videos, where he rides around exploring his area.

[@TheMaximumMinimalist]

I love ebikes, you can get anywhere with them. I think every prepper will benefit from one. Juiced ebikes are is a great way to go.

[@davidsolomon9087]

i went with a BeeCool Adventurer. the full suspension got me over other models in the same price and power range. still shopping for a trailer. havent put a lot of miles on it but i do have it setup with saddle bags and a rack bag. turning 56 and sporting some new hardware in the pump house, i need more help than just pedaling.

[@vester681]

One of those would be great with my disabilities, but I can't afford one. Have a blessed day.

[@hidebehind2604]

This is a very needed discussion and am looking forward to more on this important subject. Am familiar with off road mountain pedal and gas bikes but have only seen a very few off road electrics and never tried one for uses. Want one of these modern electric bikes but as of yet there are no rough tough three wheelers I can afford. Am old and where as in youth was more than competent on off road bikes old age and past illness means I need that third wheel. Every prepper should at the least have a pedal mountain bike with spare parts but if remote nd solar then electric is way to go. Pedal mountain bikes used for hunting in hilly back country unimproved roadless quickly seperates those In good shape from others In SHTF you will more than likely be packing black gun rifle, pistol, knife, water and energy bars and if stocking up or selling food, a back pack. They sell saddle bags and even mini trailers to pack extra gear but while a bike can hold 300#'s and you weigh 180 an extra 80 pounds of dead deer makes peddling a mountain bike very, very, very, huffnpuff tiring. An electric even as assist will be better but spare parts and especially an extra battery a must. If not a deer how about two 50# sacks of animal feed or weeks month groceries.

[@PondGirl2]

Love my Velowave!

[@sharistailey-floyd8034]

Another item to put on my watch for used & needed list! Thank you so much, Dave!

[@revolutionaryprepper4076]

Unfortunately, a lot of us can't afford an e-bike, unless we saved up for it or something like that. A regular mountain bike is a good alternative. Again, if you can afford it.

[@videogamepolak0]

yeah and alot of us (not me or you) probably arent even close to in shape to ride a regular bike cause of health issues. I for one tho have pulled my mountain bike out of storage and plan on getting a newer bike soon. And they probably dont have the motor skills to ride a bike that requires no pedaling either. Oh well wheres theres a will theres a way.... GET THAT HEARTRATE UP

[@libertylovin2359]

I've seen mountain bikes at Goodwills that weren't too expensive.

[@MrToad-actual]

Electric bikes are definitely a good consideration for prepping. I don’t have one but I do have a Yamaha 4 stroke street legal enduro that is pretty quiet and gets 80+ mpg.

[@miguelfilo962]

The only advantage ebikes have over motorcycles is that they're silent. But they're too expensive, underpowered, slow,, take too much time to recharge, have very low range, etc ... Motorcycles use gas but get excellent mileage. For me the choice is clear.

[@jameswhited4152]

Will it withstand an emp? Because Grid down means keep solar charge controllers, the extras in the microwave for power after emp as well as an inverter they will be roasted by an emp. Emp shield has products that protect your products car whatever whole home etc .probably need one for the bike, great idea again Dave, I hope you had a peaceful Sabbath

[@bobjinessr7957]

Those kick ass I had one however it froze in Canadian winter so keep indoors in warmth

[@That1Chick]

We got a couple of Rambo (hunting/off road style) e-bikes as part of our preparations. Tires are super fat, looks almost like a dirt bike but super quiet…So far so good!

[@cherylbethcartercarter4266]

Thank You for making these post. I regard your opinion very highly!

[@davidhyatt4754]

Thanks we have been looking at electric bikes. What about a 3 wheeled bike for order folks?

[@computerworks1075]

Looks great for saving on gasoline and human labor, both of which would be limited come SHTF. Also, a person may be weakened by hunger, injury, lack of sleep, etc.

[@FallacyAsPraxis]

This is interesting. I was just re-watching Dave's old video on his ebike.

[@starkenterprises2371]

I have a manual one, thank you.

[@johnstevenperez4186]

Good reviews on the e-bikes. These bikes can come in handy with day to day short errands around town. I live in a small city of 100,000+ in the Greater East Bay in Northern California. I have an attached Schwinn Day Tripper bike trailer to increase my cargo load when doing shopping around town. This helps me save on gasoline especially at today's prices (@$6.45/ga). I've seen more and more people use e-bikes in my city of about 29 sq.mi. since it makes sense. Public transportation is very limited. I use solar to charge up our e-bikes and e-scooters at home . Makes for good practice and savings on the electric bill too. Looking forward to your next review. Thanks.

[@faith4freedom76]

Seen the vehicles with batteries and scooters with batteries catching fire???

[@jerex112]

small city of 100,000? wtf thats not small lmao

[@jeremiahshine]

My old man neighbor, in his 70's was known as "Mr. Honda Indiana". In the 70's he specialized in CB 750 racers. He saw my Schwinn West Coast Chopper and said he's going to put a 500cc motor on it. 😅

[@KathysTube]

Thanks Dave 👍👍❤️

[@MrLandphill]

awesome information, thanks for all you do for us.

[@raiz3375]

one tip for a bike with no rear suspension is to get a suspension seat post. My bike has one and it's not the same as full working suspension but comfort is much better.

[@wardaddy6002]

I built an ebike back in '18 when a voice said in my head now or never

[@brettlacheney]

I like the mountain bike Dave.

[@pamela3629]

🥰 Thanks Dave!

[@andrewevanoff1192]

Nice bikes. I wish they made a model for tall people. I'm 6'4". None of the bike manufacturers seem to care about tall riders but there is a huge market for a bigger bike. Just make it about 20-30% larger, with suffcient seat and handlebars height.

[@Robnord1]

My neighbor is 6'5" and 225 or more lbs. My 2018 Rad Rover adjusts to fit him just fine.

[@serenitysealed485]

Dave, a question. In order to make it more useable, are there ant carts that can be attached to it to haul things like groceries or two small children? Just thinking of multi-use functionality. Maybe a Catt that can have an electrical assist. Do not know if it is feasible, but it is an idea for the changes coming.

[@NerdsWorldNYC]

Some companies have bike attachments ,like Zizzo (folding bike/regular pedaling) has them for their bikes.

[@tinalabelle7776]

Yup. Right on brother.

[@tommysimmons5266]

Wish I had one 3 years ago on my 1500 mile bicycle tour ride, but I ended up walking up every hill.

[@staatsfiend]

the child slave labor mining in Asia and other regions thank you for your purchase of their lithium product !

[@nicklepackage5]

Thank you for ANOTHER great video!! A big concern consumers should have when considering purchasing an electric car or bike is what it costs (includes battery disposal fee(s)) to replace the battery/batteries when they need to be replaced. In future videos can you disclose what it currently costs to replace the battery or batteries if/when battery replacement is necessary? Thank you!!!!

[@jessicahayes9788]

That is so cool, SP1!

[@michaelhowell2541]

Need fenders and a rack or trailer! Then they're great for SHTF!👍😂🇺🇸

[@deasonred8906]

A coworker of mine was just telling me about these, thanks for making a video to help me get a better idea what to look for. Keep up the hard work

[@sandraconnary5147]

Heard of an apartment fire started by an Elec bike. Those batteries are dangerious. What about just Pedro, better exercise too.

[@Robnord1]

I've seen videos of that happening. Almost every incident was caused by either improper charging (wrong voltage, mis-matched charger, Charging a wet or extremely hot battery) or an ultra cheap e-bike battery without proper protective circuitry. The reputable brands use decent ('smart') batteries. Generic replacement batteries? Maybe, maybe not.

[@sallydunbar1683]

Hope you review an E-Recumbent bike! I have bad back and arthritis in hands/wrists/elbows and recumbent is the only way I can ride. Thanks!

[@madhounddog04]

I would love to have one of these. But I'm on a set budget. I'm a disabled veteran and with the money I get, I have to pay my bills and there's no way I can afford to purchase one of those bikes.

[@HoneyB1127]

Thanks, Dave! A good review!

[@ferebeefamily]

Thank you for the review of the bikes David.

[@hockenberryholler3150]

Looks good!

[@caroletrench3399]

Don't forget the helmet, goggles, gloves and other safety equipment for protection in case you crash.

[@sandrajohnson9926]

I would need fenders to keep mud, dirt & water from kicking up my backside.

[@chadwolfeschledgelsteinhau9697]

Hopefully you get a 2 wheel drive to test, i live in the swamp

[@DeansofNomadica]

Evil Knievel couldn't jump one Greyhound bus with that bike!

[@sierramtnswest]

#SP1 I'm curious about the noise level. I'm next to a road way where there are many bicyclers..and now, more and more are electric. Some of them I can hear louder than others.. I like the quite as possible. :)

[@davej7458]

Could you do something on a electric motor and battery pack that would go on to an existing Mountain bike. Or is that a waste of funds? It appeals to me that if the motor and the battery fail you still have an excellent Mountain bike to fall back on.

[@Lifesbeengood]

I go mountain biking every weekend, sometimes 3-4 times a week. It’s part of my PT. You can buy kits but you have to be careful what kind. Type 1 and type 3 are pedal assist and aren’t allowed in most trails. Type 2 is basically a dirt bike with a throttle, which is only allowed on the street. There’s only limited space where they are legally allowed to be ridden out doors. People claim they tear up the trails quicker due to the increased weight, yet people are allowed to ride horses on some of these same trails as well.

[@davej7458]

@@Lifesbeengood Thank you. Not thinking about using on trails at this time. I do bike, but am thinking of an economical life boat with power assist for troubled times. It's surprising how many bikes you see on the back of semi truck cabs anymore.

[@Lifesbeengood]

@@davej7458 you could make an electric scooter for pretty cheap in comparison to the price of a new Emtb. I used to make custom motorized bicycles about a decade ago. It had a little 2 stroke 50cc motor and could go a max speed of 50mph. You could get 100-150 mpg no problem. Thing is they’re fazing out gasoline it’s no secret. I’m thinking of making some sort of vehicle either two or four wheel with some sort of solar panel charging station that charges car batteries in a series.

[@Jeckenstein]

Interesting video, thank you.

[@ironfistdave8571]

My dad had two of them and now little sis got him in a Home

[@harryballzaky2674]

35-80 mile range is more than enough to get from my property & into town via back roads. Just wondering how hard it is to pedal if the battery does die on you. I'm thinking it would probably be easier to get off & push it home. Seems like a good idea over all but, it might be wise to keep them in an outbuilding away from the house. The lithium batteries can (in rare cases) burst into flames & it's a very intense fire if it does. There are cases of house fires that were started by E-Vehicle battery failures.

[@markmitchell590]

If that's a serious concern you're better off converting a regular bike to an e-bike. Pretty much all e-bikes sold compromise on components and weight to support a battery and motor, so they suck without assistance. Also, if you want more range, getting a second battery is much cheaper if you self-build.

[@adeteesenterprises3370]

I been offline for a long time and! Come back I see Selling

[@Coffeeandacigarette]

I've got an electric bike that I'm charging off an ecoflow delta solar generator. With the panniere bags on the back i can shop with them as well. I've saved at least $200 in gas this summer.

[@prestonrobert2625]

Being in flooded Florida I believe if mine gets droped in water it will burn!

[@ke8mattj]

Still prefer my cyclocross bike. It's very light, very mobile, and EMP proof. Also, you might want to get the bikes fitted. Your back should never hurt if you git a good fit.

[@debp9483]

Be sure and get tubeless, "no flat" tires

[@imaeesparza3038]

I want..but soo expensive for an 80 year old, sure would be nice

[@noway57]

You shouldn't be riding a bike at 80.

[@wcaboutre355]

While you were twiddling around trying to put a bell on your precious bike, Ukrainian heroes were fighting for the freedom of the world.

[@beastslayer9153]

This is a pretty good deal people!

[@Lifesbeengood]

The only issue I have is the price. Most people won’t be able to afford a 3k-12k electric bicycle

[@backroadsusa6915]

The one he showed today I went to the website it's $1,499. To me that's out of my budget so it's irrelevant.

[@Lifesbeengood]

@@backroadsusa6915 that’s the cheapest you’ll find em. Anything lower than that you would have to question the quality of it. Personally I’d rather spend the 3k on more guns

[@noway57]

Buy a scooter. A gas powered 50cc scooter

[@Lifesbeengood]

@@noway57 I used to make those motorized bicycles with 50cc motors on them. 100-150 mpg, top speed around 45. Cops hate them. I would get pulled over a lot driving it around.

[@thevoyager3903]

In the event of an EMP or CME would removing the battery prevent them from frying? Any experts in the comments here?

[@markmitchell590]

The throttle/power controller on the handlebars will probably be fried.

[@markjohnson1460]

Love my e bike. Plus turn them off and get the better exercise.

[@icelandviking1961]

@@Jigoat I have one not much difference in peddling but the bike is a lot heavier than my plain mountain bike.

[@icelandviking1961]

@@Jigoat I got the non mountain bike. It sits you up a little higher than I would want But at 62 I’m not going to bend over and ride a mountain bike. Just a FYI 28 mph is fast, passed a moped the other day that was going all out. I slow it down on gravel roads.

[@nexes6718]

finally a reasonable title 👍

[@kevreilly7]

I gots enough prepper stuff in my garage. 😆 😂 😆. My CEO ain't approving any ele bike. Happy Saturday

[@backroadsusa6915]

Lol

[@Kitty-zq8sx]

This is not a comment about the electric bikes but I seen a post about lithium batteries in different objects exploding and starting fires with no notice. Could you possible talk about the hazards of this type batteries

[@PAIsIllegal]

That tree is still on pole c-69 on rte 25.

[@escapematrixenterprisejacq7810]

Great if you live in a warm climate. We get 12 inches of snow every storm, bike is impossible, here they have snowmobiles but still need gas. How would you recharge the bike unless you have solar

[@backroadsusa6915]

He said he has solar and that's how he charges them.

[@noway57]

Generator

[@doplardom]

Once you ride an E bike, you'll want one for yourself. They are not cheap and they top off at 20 miles an hour. You can buy a chip to increase your speed to over 30 miles an hour.

[@dingdongdaddy589]

Just tossing another brand out there - I have a Polarna and it has been a great e-bike.

[@dingdongdaddy589]

And it folds in half and fits in the trunk of my toyota…

[@hawk1481]

Come on Dave I’m 63 years old and I have no problem

[@hawk1481]

😊

[@SuperWhatapain]

👍👍👍

[@borrowedtruths6955]

Man, which are you more addicted to, hoarding, oops, I mean prepping, or making videos? You should make a full-length movie as much as you're on here.

[@jewelrygrace9438]

I hope Santa will bring me an electric bike!

[@Westbird1]

your getting coal and socks.

[@noway57]

If you grab Santa's sack more you might get one.

[@dashhoundlover2837]

COOL 😎

[@Trooper-gl9fk]

A motorcycle with even wider tires is very dangerous on a gravel road so I understand

[@thegardener8694]

Nice

[@ShortbusMooner]

LOL! Yeeeaahh, no- the seat on that bike on the right is a tad small. Ouchie on the butt bone..

[@DeansofNomadica]

I want one with a sidecar, please!

[@ashleystyles6888]

Hello from 🇬🇧 can you ride that on battery alone and not have to pedal? Thanks and be well

[@Ed19859]

I've been a subscriber for many years Dave and I have to say you are not a sales person 😂

[@cajunoneforchrist4545]

$1,500 not bad if it's built to last. Ride it everyday and give us a weekly review lol don't baby it lol

[@icelandviking1961]

I bought two and got them in July and hove put 230 miles on mine. I don’t baby it and so far no problems. Great power and quiet.

[@wildernessshouter]

I prefer the Sur Ron electric bike

[@rachaellee2629]

Station UA20556SEB 5k plus SeV

[@reneejmj]

If you ran out of charge, how hard is it to pedal?