Wallke H6 Max - Upgrades and Improvements Review

These are my first impressions of the Wallke H6 Max, folding, long range, full suspension eBike after a few rides. There are some great reviews out there already covering range and specs. Namely the great video by Kyle at Area 13. So, in this video I try to point out details and improvements made from the previous model. I'm waiting for the second battery to arrive so I can fully test it's ability. Many more videos to come on this Beast of an Ebike!
Stay tuned for more fun stuff! I've been using the Xnito Helmet for a while now and will be doing an update soon. Spoiler...I really like it! Will be doing more content on the H6 Step ST and New X3 Pro too. Cheers and Thanks for watching!
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Special Thanks to Zoe at Wallke, Ben at Xnito Helmets, Vinny at Tannus Armour, and all the fine folks at Cafferty's Cyclery
Extra special thanks to Sam Lee Mason for the beats.

[@NOWitsOKto]

Ordered the H6 Max with the H6 Dual Battery Kit as a Black Friday Deal, code gave $400 off. Needed a long range Ebike for collection. Not sure if the Battery Kit will arrive with the bike or not, but either way, 40 Ah is a great start. Edit: Battery kit arrived separately. Wallke has a video on installation, which I followed and was NOT difficult to install.

[@TheE-LightenedArtist]

Yeah when I got the first generation H6 it only came with the 20ah and I rode it like that for weeks before pulling the trigger on the second battery. I only ride 16-20 miles a day so battery capacity isn’t a concern. Gonna be super cool to have them both going tho.

[@ravenrock541]

Good vid. Love that last part about giving the bike a break in period before judging. Very well stated

[@TheE-LightenedArtist]

Cheers!

[@douglasfiles9534]

Swapped the freewheel with a DRIFT MANIAC 7 Speed Freewheel 11-34T from Ailexpress. $20 or $28 with tool. Had to remove the shim behind the original gear. It works OK. Its not perfect in first gear but I think second gear is my new normal first gear. Granny first gear if needed. The chain is super close to rubbing on the tire but it clears. What I really wanted it for is the 11 tooth 7th! What a improvement over the stock 14 tooth. Time will tell on how long it lasts. I'm going to run it like that for a while before I decide if I want a 58T crank gear.

[@TheE-LightenedArtist]

Very cool! Yeah getting that 11t 7th is where it’s at.

[@anthony_786]

Another awesome video brother 🙂

[@TheE-LightenedArtist]

Cheers Bro! Can't wait to get some of those indicators goin'.

[@anthony_786]

@@TheE-LightenedArtistyeah can’t wait to see your bike with them on it’s going to look sick 😎

[@ericswanson4415]

Great videos, really like you format and presentation style. Question, can you give a link on Amazon to the neoprene with velcro strip, just can't seem to find... Thx!

[@TheE-LightenedArtist]

Thanks so much! Here ya go. Huge link lol www.amazon.com/Hook-Cable-Sleeve-Wrap-Storage/dp/B09DMVHYB7/ref=sr_1_29?crid=1WWFSZJ2C9GXG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.9VDTgeOnU5hEe8WRkzLDCtLPmWtG_h63mLcW_QaYZpYREmp5nJDOu7aWixHlbttGkcQivdU3pL2xEsNqo7VQKhjFV416DsK6GeVNi7R1aKshVXfiej0wIZBUj3rkcwWgKLdH579rGrjt2l61GcKOsEydftAFwtGkvmnYqq9uT-_t34KuJKf91hDdcMnYil3gmB91DhMcJGZOjvWQ5wYLh6rVJg_JNU2Qgps49S_Q3SNT6AO4n-p74A8XXe8vtvZkaDEwBQF5SwsqDw78Xnc3QKxwn0yHSOh7SgHFSl9wf-k.Q2f4-XLfoKOwo7_Y5Hc3At71p5VxNf6LzHsImGEG9vU&dib_tag=se&keywords=neoprene%2Bvelcro%2Bcable%2Bwrap&qid=1708203472&sprefix=neoprene%2Bvecro%2Bcable%2Bwrap%2Caps%2C210&sr=8-29&th=1

[@ericswanson4415]

@@TheE-LightenedArtist Ordered / received and installed...thanks!

[@kellyfleetwood7869]

Thinking of changing sprocket to 7 Speed Freewheel 11-28T/11-34T . If your looking for a new video to make (hint hint) that would make a good one. It's a mod I think a lot of people would be interested in. Like your vids, keep them coming!

[@TheE-LightenedArtist]

Cheers Bro! Yeah I'm thinking I'll have to drill out a freewheel tool to get over that thick axle. It's definitely on the list. I shot footage last week of possibly trying to swap the grips but it's a no-go on this twist throttle.

[@edwinzuniga4601]

Just bought the H7 AWD

[@TheE-LightenedArtist]

Sweet! Wallke said they might be sending me one for review. I love the original step thru. That H7 is gonna be Boss!

[@edwinzuniga4601]

@@TheE-LightenedArtist only wish it had 60ah since it probably doesn't have option to add the extra 20ah

[@edwinzuniga4601]

Paid 1659 total using their coupon wk200 if anyone is interested in that. The coupon is directly from them but I'm pretty sure it's working on all their bikes

[@artyb4864]

Hey when are you doing the next giveaway? have a dual motor OG H6 build that is sure to give other contestants a run for their money. A 1000w direct drive motor installed in the front, a third battery installed in the rear rack, lots of stuff going on in the cockpit- right twist throttle left thumb throttle; , that cool 82 t chainring from one of the previous giveaways, very nice kendas, a windshield! And yes it’s Black! I know you will appreciate this beast 😎

[@TheE-LightenedArtist]

Cool! Tannus hooked me up last time out of the blue so I’ll hit them up again. Shoot me a pic of your bike when you can. I’ve been contemplating a front motor. [e-mail] Cheers!

[@BiggameTechJourney]

Awesome video when you get duel battery kit if have time make video how do that?

[@TheE-LightenedArtist]

Cheers! Yeah I’ll wire it up on camera for ya’ll

[@BiggameTechJourney]

Hey got my arrive h6 max I think screw attach headlight to finder is missing. Feel little bum but might return to Amazon where I bought it. Little bummer.

[@TheE-LightenedArtist]

The bolt is usually in the forks already. If it’s missing you can grab one from a hardware store. Lame if it’s missing but I wouldn’t go through the trouble of sending it back over a missing bolt. Just go buy one and let Wallke know. Maybe they’ll hook you up with a goody for your trouble.

[@BiggameTechJourney]

@@TheE-LightenedArtist thanks for reply yeah it missing ill go hardware or bike shop if they have bolts for it. can't wait for new video

[@TheE-LightenedArtist]

Cheers! Yeah it's just a 2" long bolt with a 10mm nut. Should be able to score one anywhere.

[@jonny6758]

With slime help with a flat on stock tires you think it would save you

[@TheE-LightenedArtist]

Better than nothing. My new H7 only has Slime in stock tires and I rode it 20 miles yesterday. no probs. Installing Tannus Armour as soon as it arrives tho.

[@TheE-LightenedArtist]

Tannus is sending me some more liners to give away on the channel.

[@curtissalter]

Im suprised you got a flat already, I haven't got one yet. Fingers cross. I am also a bit annoyed with the settings, and do wish I had a wattage meter.

[@TheE-LightenedArtist]

I live in a Northwest valley that is plagued by goatheads. Vicious little thorns that are every where. Beautiful valley but those thorns … ugh. That’s why I’m such a huge fan of the Tannus products. I swear they make the ride better too.

[@TheE-LightenedArtist]

Yeah unfortunately e-bike companies are at the mercy of vendors for electrical components. This is why I think the practice of “presales” is a problem. If the vendors send the wrong or faulty units, company has to put the bikes out anyway because they presold them and had a deadline. So the next run of bikes will have the correct units but the folks who got them early got bad ones. Fortunately you can contact Wallke and they’ll rectify it. I’m hearing about folks who are getting new units sent to them. I don’t work for the company and this is all just my observational theory but I can see how their “rush to market” can cause problems like this. In the future I won’t be recommending “early bird” specials. Now I realize that it’s bad practice. Seems like a good deal but they should wait until the all the components are assembled and quality tested before advertising them when they’re dependent on vendors to supply the components. Just my two cents….

[@curtissalter]

@@TheE-LightenedArtist I will contact them about the display, I asked if they would be willing to do a $200 USD refund based on the black Friday sale discount as I was under the impression the price I bought it during presale for would be the lowest price and they have an ad for price matching, which ironically starts after the presale ended, however its been 6 days roughly and I haven't gotten a response.

[@curtissalter]

​@@TheE-LightenedArtistYeah to update, I sent off another email 6 days ago and still ghosting me. Probably won't be buying another product of theirs.

[@KOD_72]

what kind of range were you getting?

[@TheE-LightenedArtist]

That day I rode the green belt on pas 1 I went 10 miles and the bike was still at 100% when I got to the truck. On my commute to work ( pas5 full speed 16 miles) it uses about 20%. On pretty much any bike. Expect to average 15 miles per 10ah of battery. Give or take for terrain weather and weight. The meter will show a much larger drain at first and during the ride. But after the bike has been off and the components allowed to cool, the meter will recalibrate when the bike is turned back on showing actual battery life. This is expected on most all e-bikes.

[@KOD_72]

is the bike water resistant@@TheE-LightenedArtist

[@TheE-LightenedArtist]

Pretty much. I've had no issues in rain or snow. I wouldn't leave em out in it. The Julet connectors are pretty water tight.

[@meanfitness1689]

Can it take a passenger on the back?

[@TheE-LightenedArtist]

Technically yes but you’d have to add pegs of some kind. I think it would be awkward. I would look more into a cargo bike that you can put an actual seat on with a back rest.

[@GameHEADtime]

Can you make cool video showing us install parts!

[@TheE-LightenedArtist]

Yeah I’m always down for video ideas. What are you specifically wanting to see installed?

[@GameHEADtime]

crankset and chain ring for sure actually I meant the free wheel! Or speed upgrades @@TheE-LightenedArtist

[@TheE-LightenedArtist]

Yeah I need to get on that. I've been messing with my old bikes a lot while the weather is poor. I may actually pull all the components from my old H6 and stick em on the Max. Crankset mainly. That would really put this bike over the top. One of my buds did a freewheel swap and encountered some difficulty. He ended up having to disassemble the motor. I'm hoping that I can drill out a freewheel tool to get over the large diameter axle to avoid that headache.

[@steveg3885]

I wish everyone would stop trusting speedometer on the bike and expose the exaggeration with using Google Maps speedometer. This bike only goes 30miles/hr. I was disappointed to find out that bike marks a faster speed than Google maps. The lack of turning signals is a down grade to the H6 S. Connection to my phone is useless since I use android. And as food deliver, I'D only got 35 miles range with pedal assist since it's setup to pull a lot of power from the 40AH. battery. I Estimate another 15miles with the 20AH battery to a a 60AH ride. Thanks for sharing your vid.

[@TheE-LightenedArtist]

I use a speedo app for the most part. If you look close when I go through the settings I have the wheel size set to 22” which gives you a more accurate reading. Still a little over but pretty close. If the bikes speedo reads 34. The app reads 33. So it’s still a mile over. The way I ride I only get about 40 miles range with the one battery. Bigger motor eats the bigger battery so it;s a trade off. This bike suffers greatly from the gearing. A freewheel upgrade and second battery are an absolute must.

[@TheE-LightenedArtist]

And yeah it’s lame thing about e-bikes. They always have inaccurate speedos. Fat tire bikes are the worst because the tire diameter can vary so much depending on tire pressure and your weight but still. Always scratched me head about that one. Seems like it’s all of them too. Idk….