Why you need a 40mph ebike

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[@jimmyjames8736]

I have been a bicycle rider for 60 years, and you are right, Citizen. It is often much safer if you can keep up with traffic instead of hugging the side while cars try to pass. Some of the cars that pass you that way will then immediately make a right turn directly across your path because they already forgot you were there. There used to be a tool philosopher on TV named Tim Taylor who spread the word about more power being a good thing. He was right.

[@astrofive620]

Uhhh uhhh uhhh ;)

[@brianm.armstrong70]

I absolutely agree 👍 I've been building them for 50 years and still ride a big old fat tire ebike! The law is an ass when it comes to ebikes... they'll let 16 year old kids drive a Ferrari at 200 but an old guy like me has to putter along at 32! Ridiculous!

[@Trillville43]

I get it but with that logic and factoring in dumb people we will get fined, required to have insurance or taxed in no time.

[@kirkslayden834]

Oh wow that's was kind of an old show but being at 66 it seems like time is flying faster and faster and faster and then I'll be gone

[@donadams8345]

If you can't handle riding at bike speeds along streets then get a motorcycle. Riding fast in bike lanes isn't safe for bike riders that are slower. If someone makes a right turn in front of you when you are going 40mph on a fast e-bike that'll be worse than if you're going slower on either a bike or a slower e-bike. You're argument is senseless. More power in bike lanes will kill you or some hapless bike rider.

[@thomast7571]

I find on my E bike going 35 mph in a 30 mph speed limit cars still want to pass you. They feel offended I'm going as fast as they are.

[@austintack64]

I get that alot to it is what it is

[@cahg3871]

The speed factor is a valid point.Too often I was close to getting hit from behind because my E bike couldn’t keep up with the flow of traffic.’Share the road’ stickers mean nothing to people in a hurry.

[@SSDEdward]

THIS right here is my main issue with the laws around me saying I can only go 28 MPH on a ebike with 750 watts. while forcing me onto the roads where people are going 35+ easy... and then banning me from sidewalks. stupid laws and government I swear...

[@gentleoutdoors]

Try being in UK. We have 250w limit and throttles only allowed upto 3.7mph lmao. No assistance whatsoever over 15.5mph. Ours truly sucks. Anything more we have to register, do a CBT, put plates on and pay tax and insurance lol

[@SSDEdward]

@gentleoutdoors yeah that's disgusting, lol Things need to change...

[@TGSM5]

​@@gentleoutdoorsin the UK tho we don't care do we my electric bike goes 45 mph everyone's jamming about on surrons and the fastest ur allowed to go is 15.5mph 😂

[@bravojr]

@@SSDEdward Yeah if only there was change...

[@hhazelhoff1363]

I have been riding a 52 stealth bomber every where. I have two on my Rv. Never hada issue in any state. I have no plates, never wear a helmet. And can do almost anything 60 mph. The only time I ever get stopped is because the cops love my bike.

[@globaltrekkerexplorer]

Dude those spoke skins bring me back to the 80's when I was a kid. Awesome!

[@majordelays4909]

“Do I really need one…” -> Yes

[@SpaceCaseZ06]

Agree but using the logic of being able to keep up with traffic it's just as reasonable to justify 60mph, 80mph, or even 90mph. I'll be happy with 65-75mph... until I can afford a full-blown premium touring electric motorcycle with side car at which point the would be rural freeway/highway speeds 90-120mph

[@maalikserebryakov]

@@SpaceCaseZ06get the outrider USA. Lol

[@insistentmind498]

@@maalikserebryakov ....💀

[@RossHt-kc4tg]

​@@SpaceCaseZ06not worth 4000 Walmart has none and I ain't going to buy one from the bike shop

[@jbar3337]

No it has issues

[@apparentlynot1stLeonchubbs]

For the viewers: Had a 750w, 32mph beast for a couple weeks now..first ebike, but not my first time going fast on two wheels.. Here's my two cents.. YES, GET THAT 40 if you can afford it. Trust me. Im not disappointed in my bike or anything.. but i can say that 40 is the sweet spot.

[@floyddallas4240]

Where do you order this bike from bro

[@bfreshdadon]

I got the Vitilan V3 and its 32mph but most times its at about 28mph so yes Im looking to get a 40mph bike instead now after riding for 5 months and having times where I could have used more speed..

[@apparentlynot1stLeonchubbs]

@@bfreshdadon definitely a feeling almost everyone with a 30ish mph bike feels 😅 happy hunting for that next step up señor

[@DutchTheoutlaw]

​@@apparentlynot1stLeonchubbsyess imagine getting a 500 watt 28 mph e bike it's still good I ain't hating on slow e bikes cuz there's still awesome it's legit a bike that gives u sum power any ebike I'd take lol I just ordered a e bike dirt bike hybrid that goes 50 mph dual suspension I'm happy I got my 500 watt tho cuz it folds up and can fit in my car nicely ima use my e dirt bike to ride om the streets and my 500 watt foldable e bike in my trunk for trails and when I take my dogs for rides

[@michaelforbes9502]

Thanks primarily to your videos, I recently ordered a Wired Freedom cruiser in titian. I'm an older guy getting back into biking for fun and exercise and need something strong enough to help make hills with my 69 year old 250 lb frame. I was going to buy the Beecool Explorer but one of your videos showed me it wasn't strong enough on hills. Thanks for all of the good information you've provided.

[@realeyesrealizereallies6828]

I'm forever arguing that point with the bike reviewers and others..The danger lies in being passed by every distracted, angry and overly stressed drivers...Some drivers like to see how close they can come to you, others think you have no right to be on the road, others are eating or texting or are drunk or high or shouldn't even be on the road for a variety of reasons...I'll take the speed and ability to keep up with traffic any day...

[@dixienormis3614]

Exactly. Too many Biden voters out there driving and being selfish

[@catspaw3815]

Another need for speed - when you come across mama bear and her 2 cubs she's protecting on that rail-to-trail pathway, miles deep in the woods. I do believe 40 mph would outrun her attack sprint

[@carriebartkowiak]

If anyone's thinking of getting this bike* and/or riding in traffic, please PLEASE wear an actual motorcycle helmet when riding. 1) Regular bike helmets are only rated safe up to 14mph. Flying out of your seat at 30-40mph with that little plastic basket means a crushed skull. 2) When riding in traffic, the car that hits you WILL be going faster than 14mph, and will instantly accelerate your body to their speed. Not only do you get the impact of them hitting you, you additionally get the impact of you flying into something else--like the asphalt, a telephone pole, the curb--at whatever speed the car was going. Again, a plastic basket won't save you. *Or any Class 3 or "Unclassified" ebike

[@rayrussell6258]

actually, so what? Sorry, but even if I was on a regular motorcycle I wouldn't want a helmet. One is not required in all States, for good reason. I can hear what's going on around me better without the helmet, one of many reasons. There are trade-offs to everything. I'm not living my life being boxed in by what others think. And I don't go around telling people to focus on worst case scenarios that are low probability of happening. 😠 YOU can do what you want. However, don't expect others to ignore their own reasons.

[@bosthebozo5273]

@@rayrussell6258 famous last words

[@rayrussell6258]

@@bosthebozo5273 I had a friend who was killed four years ago, while on his motorcycle. Helmets are not required in this State, but he was wearing a helmet; still dead. Happened at a wide open level crossroad ... either he didn't see or didn't hear the vehicle coming that hit him. Both senses are impaired by helmets at a crossroad, so death was caused by the helmet. Live life, don't play defense every day thinking you can change fate. You can't.

[@yt_hatescrime_data4301]

But you just said if ur friend wasn't wearing a helmet he would most likely be alive. So obviously he could have "changed fate". 👍

[@devilstomper88]

I looked at this bike, but i am in Ontario they dont ship to canada. However i am a first time ebike iwner and biught the fabulous ebike havoc xtreme 48 vold 1000w. Can hit 30mph, very powerful and fun. I would take 40mph over 30, but still, its so much fun and such a good bike. I ride about 25miles a day just for joy. Lol. Thanks for the Video❤

[@ggplastix]

This is a small modification, but I moved my screen down over the stem like most bikes have it. I like freeing up the top bar for use, looks, and it’s more protected if you flip the bike on the handlebars

[@Altema22]

I agree the extra speed capability can be a safety feature. The extra power also comes in handy for group rides when someone breaks down. You can get to them quickly, and if you need to tow them back, it's not a struggle. Plus there's the benefits that makes you able to ride with a variety of other bikes. Our city group ride is easy going and you don't even need an e-bike for it, but last week I was carving through the woods at night with Sur Ron's and stunt bikes, and it was easy keeping up with them.

[@donadams8345]

More speed doesn't mean safer riding, it simply means you'll hit harder.

[@samspade4050]

I always ride with the traffic when I first started riding my ebike I used sidewalks and crosswalks and I almost got hit a number of times . A real game changer for me was when I started wearing a safety vest cars are way more careful and giving me a wide berth when passing

[@KesSharann]

A blinking red light on your back and/or belt is very visible to cars. More so than even a vest.

[@samspade4050]

@@KesSharann I have that as well

[@ivana6141]

I agree with the higher top speed argument. There is the issue that know one is expecting something that looks like a bicycle plus the low noise it makes. You will find that traffic will still try overtaking because it looks like a bicycle.

[@surfinguitarist]

I too like that speed but it comes with other things to consider. Drivers aren't use to a bicycle going that fast so you have to be aware and prepared for how they're going to react. Also, you need to be prepared for hitting the pavement at those speeds (been there done that it's no fun). I now personally wear a full MTB helmet, elbow & knee pads, just in case.

[@DugEphresh]

Every 38+ mph video should start out with this exact statement "Drivers aren't used to seeing a bicycle going that fast, so you have to be aware, and prepared for how they're going to react. Also, you need to be prepared for hitting the pavement at those speeds" Well written advice that will save lives! Thank you for your time!

[@albertharden1628]

The best way to stay safe is keep it low powered awhile till you get to handling the bike well and increase the power gradually it works well for me on the few I rode

[@Roboprogs]

And gloves? Since we got our class 1 e-bike, I always wear gloves now, even when on my non electric bike. Only needed them once this year pulling off a soft & steep shoulder, but would have skinned my palm without them when the gravel slid out from under me.

[@Codzilla71]

It's less dangerous until it goes wrong...Mine does 20mph with me on it and that's plenty fast enough. I use the "throttle-only" mostly to get the wheels up to speed from standstill.

[@jfly2249]

Couldn’t agree more and thank you again for your videos or I would not have found this bike. It is so much fun!! My neighbor bought two and has a third on order. So much better than any 48 volt bike that I feel sorry for those without the power. Crazy good bike for $2,000, people should be happy to wait 8 weeks cause there ain’t anything close at this price. I put on some cheap turn signals which help in traffic and a Suntour seat post. I am thinking of switching to 26x3.5 road tires when I change tires to get more speed, range, and rear linkage travel. Really like the suspension on roads and sidewalks, keeps the bike glued to the road. The post just makes it that more cushy.

[@quantumfx2677]

Puting those spoke skins on really looks incredible! I had know idea how well it dresses up the bike! This is a very good bike to get and upgrade things as you go.

[@tramse11]

I have a class 1 Co-op CTY e1.1 ebike. Rode it for a year to work. I purchased a Ride1Up LMT'D bike that I now use as my commuter. The speed difference between 20 and 30MPH is insane. I feel way more comfortable riding in Raleigh going 25-30 than I did going 15-20MPH. I can't imagine riding down that way on roads where traffic goes 45+.

[@SMG-lz1zq]

I like the spoke covers. Great color match too. What a machine!

[@snoozeuloose]

another great vid you were one of the reasons i bought two of these beast the second reason is the service is unmatched its worth the wait i almost bought a Kepler until i read some sketchy reviews and I'm so glad i waited my wife who is 5'3 loves her bike just rode 40 miles and still had half the battery left guys its worth the wait

[@user-oy9zy4ds9m]

It’s amazing how far electric battery and engine tech has come in the last decade or two. 10 years ago a bike like this would’ve cost 10X as much if not more

[@dkk1404]

I agree, this bike is perfect for my city New York City where the speed limit is 25 mph on 90 percent of the roadways, so I can flow comfortable with traffic.

[@raylivengood8040]

That thing is sweet. I also like the emove roadrunner pro, but I’m sure the wired bike feels safer at those speeds.

[@TravisGottiBoxing]

You definitely made it make sense for me. Traffic constantly catching up to me while I’m going 20mph on my electric scooter get annoying pretty quick.

[@TravisGottiBoxing]

@rookerman. Not on Bike paths

[@bryanharder4990]

The spoke skin is really cool. I like how it matches the color up the bike

[@CeboAquatics]

definitely seems like a great bike. I just wonder if I would rather have a torque sensor though.. what are your thoughts on the cadence sensor they use on it and potential of how a torque sensor might do? thanks

[@terrynelson2385]

I totally agree with you. Nice to have power and speed when you need it. If there are speed limits on bike paths or trails then be follow that limit, otherwise you might screw it up for everyone.

[@CitizenCycle925]

yes, need to match your speed to the environment you are riding in...

[@tdgilljr]

Many rural roads here in Lehigh Valley, PA, have no road shoulder for me to safely ride further and longer. Speed allows me to move with traffic flow in areas without a shoulder. Thank you for confirming my argument for speed.

[@dwalt6095]

I ride in the area too. Nobody gives you an inch on the roads. Worse on the back roads lol

[@jessimae5469]

I’m from the same area❤

[@darkenergy361]

Y’all’s area is not bike friendly you going to get hurt move on to a small motorcycle

[@timothypope5300]

It's OK to have a bike that goes 40mph. However, the downfall is the distance you will get riding at that pedal assist.

[@jfly2249]

It’s a 1200 watt hour battery!! I went on a 20 mile ride today in PAS 1 and 2 going 15-20mph and used about 25% of the battery. Needed to hop on a main road at the end and did 35mph for the last mile. Better to have the speed and not need it than get creamed by a car cause you don’t.

[@timothypope5300]

@jfly2249 Yeah, I understand the speed is great but if you throttle only at 40mph your distance is shortened drastically.

[@pascalj4331]

You live in boonies with faster roads. Probably boonies close to town. The same argument applies for getting a 28-30mph bike in urban areas with slightly slower fast roads. For urban areas, torque (not that freedom lacks any) is more important. With pedaling you want 0-20 in 6 seconds or so, so that you can fly ahead of traffic either at light change, or for fast long road, or highway ramp clearing, wait for red for traffic behind you. The reason you don't want a 40mph bike is that going that fast will burn through battery fast, in addition to not needing access to roads with that speed. If you want to tour accross all road types, you'd want to save range. 30mph is fast enough to let cars pass you slowly and be more patient as to when to pass.

[@jfly2249]

Don’t have to use the speed if you don’t need it. I ride 15-20 mph but can easily burst to 40 if needed. The Wired goes 0-30 in about nine seconds and has more torque than advertised because the 100nm is for a 48v version. 28mph will get you killed on a 30mph road from pissed off drivers whereas at 35mph your in the flow of Traffic. God forbid your on a hill with a 750watt 48v system trying to keep up with traffic. On a Wired, you can fit right in.

[@stevenroach8671]

water bottle holder would be good and I do agree it is often safer if you can keep up with traffic

[@BoondockBertoOverland]

Great review, thank you for sharing. How many years does this e-bike last by chance?

[@jontownsend8090]

I just got a Philodo AWD, it's a great bike, i will be modifying stuff on it. I already replaced the standard chainrings, i now have 48 tooth top chainring. It happily sits at 20mph without throttle.

[@ryderkick3899]

I'm 54 and I have a Rumble Motor Apex. I've gotten the bike up to 41/42 mph once on a straight away. I'm 6' at 205lbs. The area I live in because of the pace, you really need a e-bike that goes at 35mph. They have renewed the road ways, and are finally making some descent bike lanes. We really need to come together on the e-bike situation, because we have younger people doing wheelies on main roads, bunny hopping off of curbs, and riding on sidewalks. None of this is helping our cause. They are already trying to ban e-bikes all over.

[@DYNABIKE1]

Spoke skins are COOL for sure. My 3 e-bikes all got them and lots of compliments came with them also. I got some blue and white too. They were a biatch to put on.

[@aussie2uGA]

I like the blue and the spokeskins, my only concern riding around Asheville, NC with it as flashy and noticeable as that is the bike won't be there if you ever stop anywhere ;)

[@DanielLopez-me9mh]

I built my ebike out a regular 29 inch mountain bike and i purchased the kit on ebay its a 48 v it goes 31 mph its such a rush to have a powerful e bike i will upgrade the motor to 60 or 70 volts in the future love it cant get enough of accessories for ebike and upgrades

[@genesishep]

Spoke Skins are cool BUT if you put them on you need to remember to take them off now and then and clean up your spokes. Over time water WILL get inside and they'll actually corrode your spokes and make them look pretty gnarly. You're not going to rust spokes but they certainly won't be shiny and pretty after awhile. The other question I'd have is how many times you can take them off and put them back on again before they no longer fits snugly and will start falling off?q So to me it kind of seems like a more of a hassle then the cool look is worth but to each their own and maybe you "got time for that." I'm definitely in the "ain't nobody got time for that" category. 😂

[@LonnieWoods-qj1ph]

I'm one those people too.. If it there's a Step 2, I'm Out of there😊

[@talon1706]

In Canada we are limited to 32kph (20mph) on public roads. 500 watt motor. It's the law. I have two Chinese e-bikes. One can go 63kph. (39mph) has a 1000 watt motor . Looks like a regular 7 speed bicycle with 4'' wide fat tires. Great for snow. The other resembles a motorcycle. Has a 500watt motor and can hit 55kph ( 34mph). Speed adjustable via Bluetooth app. The extra speed and torque is necessary for maneuvering traffic. I just have to keep an eye out for you know who.

[@daleval2182]

Mind suggesting a 1000 watt good bike. I'm in Canada? I'm 64 years old, but hate slow shit, not ready for a grampa bike

[@TheTcat1000]

You are simply the best on the net!

[@TheTaxreliever]

Rear view camera. I'm getting one for mine when it comes in...ordered one. Thanks,

[@ceremyjlarkson9475]

What's the output of this bike power wise? Looking to build my own bike and 40mph seems like a good top end target

[@maciomacio8745]

Very impressive! Thanks brother!

[@ExpeditionOverlanding]

After having mine for about a month, I love it (even though it suffered some damage in shipping). The only thing I've noticed is it could really use an 8th gear. 7th with PAS 5 has you peddling just a little too much IMO. I've also found the power/speed really comes in handy when trying to get across several lanes of traffic from a stop sign where the cross traffic doesn't stop.

[@jfly2249]

It would be better with a 11-32 or 11-28 rear freewheel. They cost $30 on Amazon and I will probably swap it out when I change my rear tire. I am used to pedaling at a 80-100 cadence from road biking so I still have feeling into the 30’s but would like that 11 tooth in the rear for faster.

[@crossfire10101]

Thanks for review ,I love riding on two wheels ,a couple things to realize , knobbie tires are not good on streets especially when wet or on turns .I also use back brake first then front brake at stops . Stats show if you are in motor bike accident you are 27 times more likely to die without a helmet on. This bike is for advanced riders,ride safe my friends.

[@Izuksvids]

I have, and love, my hunter green one. Wiked, fun beast.

[@robschorr6201]

Do you mind telling me what the height is of the top of the seat to the ground, when it's totally and it's lowest seat spot?

[@g00fysmiley]

I really like wired's bike, the only think keeping me from pulling the trigger is lack of a front rack point . its on the comparison list and still might be my next ebike, but i want it as a daily commuter and a front and rear cargo basket is hard to give up.

[@cephalonpobs5275]

There’s probably some kind of kit that you could get

[@g00fysmiley]

@@cephalonpobs5275 you would think, but i have not found a front rack that works on a fat tire bike with a front suspension. a lot of ebike companites pit bolt mounts on the triangle, but wired does not so even a big front basket is not possible

[@chow-chihuang4903]

Maybe you can find a basket that will mount to the BMX-style bars.

[@jaymartinson3236]

​@@g00fysmileyThey sell a front basket for it on the website.

[@quantumfx2677]

Sure would like to give the new ristretto ebike a drive. They use a cyc middrive.

[@Busdathead]

Yes yes yes I love my wired freedom as far as traffic it absolutely keeps cars off of your fenders . I had a guy today merge from the left side of the road through his near lane and all the way into mine nearly running right into me so I just twisted the throttle all the way to avoid him and thank God I had the power to pass him . What an idiot he swerved all the way into my lane then all the way back into the empty lane he had no business getting out of . He acted like he had to have 3 lanes just come across traffic . Your spoke skins look alright for your bike .

[@eterioherrera9253]

liked the spokes colors!

[@swaggod226]

I think this is a great bike. The Bandit x trail pro is better spec out at the 2k price range. What do you think ?

[@Ebikepowelevel5]

I just ordered mine wired freedom yesterday it should ship out in August i can't wait to ride it i definitely plan on making it all wheel drive i am sure it would be good race with your citizens bike when i am done with it ps . Love your video's your doing a great job

[@opinions551]

Ordered mine as well still waiting do you receive yours yet. Don’t know what to think at this point is it real or even gonna shop up. What you do. Still waiting

[@opinions551]

Did you receive your order yet

[@d.henderson1347]

Oh yeah I def agree with the speed when you have those 35 and 40mph roads bro. It’s just more safe to be able to stay with traffic I stead so many different drivers passing you🤷‍♂️Nust my opinion though I agree with you because yes it is tons of fun on top of that lolol

[@ripp3rjak934]

40mph should be the sweet spot. Can help you throttle out of sticky situations

[@SteelerY360Nation]

Thank You for the info on spoke skins!! I never heard of them, so I ordered some yellow ones. I just ordered my 1st E-bike 2 days ago, and it's black. I wanna dress it up in Steelers colors!!

[@CitizenCycle925]

i have 2 ebikes that are black with yellow spokes skins, it looks awesome! great color combo.

[@jfly2249]

Even if you never ride over 30mph, I rarely do, the power of the Wired bikes is awesome. The acceleration, hill climbing ability, and range destroys every 48v or 52v competitor.

[@brianbassett4379]

LOL! You obviously don't know ebikes kid.

[@TheGodNC]

@@brianbassett4379what would be better? I’m kind of settling on this bike here but if there’s better please give examples. 😱

[@TheTrueJDV]

@@TheGodNC Escooters are much cheaper and faster for the price

[@TheGodNC]

@@TheTrueJDV you need insurance for those?

[@norm8380]

Yes I have a valve stem that lights up works by motion so only works when moving got it at the dollar store

[@jimbo92107]

I'd get a big rear basket, and then a couple collapsible wire panniers. For bags of chips.

[@NaughtyKlaus]

After getting a 28MPH ebike, I'd really love to get a 40MPH ebike, but alas, they're illegal in California.

[@albertharden1628]

Nice review and I agree going the speed of traffic is a lot safer and also the power helps cross streets a lot safer with the power it ha

[@JoeZarx]

Would you recommend this bike over the competition in this price range? I'm considering buying it but I need to be sure...

[@Jahmall841]

I'm curious as to which controller this bike has? Do you mine opening the plastic cover and taking a look?

[@radu7189]

I like the e bike have longer frame. My SMLRO has strong motor but i sit to close to handlebar so when purchase a e bike we must look at frame size and position on the bike

[@albertharden1628]

I have the orange ish one coming in November kids are grown up so now I can spend my money on myself finally haha

[@007teal]

I swapped my bars and stem to mountainbike bars and stem. looks and feels more natural to me esp since i have a hard tail mountain bike. I wanna get a dropper seatpost so its easier to get on and off the bike but get into a seat height that's good for pedaling. lastly I wanna come up with a better headlight mount. It keeps flopping down even tightly cranked

[@CitizenCycle925]

I actually broke my headlight mount doing wheelies and slamming the front end down. I fixed it using a piece of thick aluminum instead of plastic.

[@007teal]

@@CitizenCycle925 Wild!! I'm thinking i may 3d print a custom one that has 1 hinge point rather than 3.

[@akinetic177]

I been on the fence for 2 week. You just convinced me. I can ride this 17 miles to work with no problems thanks

[@CitizenCycle925]

If Someone's looking for a car replacement to use as commuter, Having this power will come in handy

[@snoozeuloose]

@@CitizenCycle925 my wif and i just rode 40 miles and had half the battery life left and im 240 its a beast for 2k

[@kevinduprey9326]

I love performance of this bike but prefer look of triple suspension engwe x26... You probably drove both ? Am I crazy? Love your opinion.. probably could mod engwe but cost would higher than in end.. keep up great videos...

[@SoyElDiabloRojo]

Stahp STAHP I already ordered one(blue of course), now ya gotta taunt me while I have to wait for it to arrive!? 🤣 Seriously though, the folks at Wired may owe you a bit of a kickback at this point, I’m sure your reviews and comparisons have helped a lot! And to your point on having that power available, I’ve said the same with my (EV) car. The thing is *so* fast, I can safely enter any stream of traffic without causing anyone to brake or dodge, and if needed, I can overtake/dodge/jump ahead of a vehicle that may be slow, erratic, on fire, whatever, rather than being forced to stay behind. And of course it’s fun! I’m in an area where I’d have to dodge cars, golf carts, many other cyclists, and potentially bears when I hit trails, so I’ll take all the power I can get. “With great power comes great restraint to not go ludicrous speed everywhere.” I think that’s how that saying goes, right?

[@user-se8sp4yk8x]

Whats your delivery ETA?

[@SoyElDiabloRojo]

@@user-se8sp4yk8x There's no specific ETA on my order (that I see), just the "Expected to Ship August, 2023" banner on the site for the Wired Freedom.

[@CitizenCycle925]

i wish you a speedy delivery, the bike is lots of fun :)

[@NeroGraih]

If E-bikes weren't capped at 15 mph over here, I'd feel safer on the roads. Even if i could only go 25-30 mph, it would cut so much time off my commute to work, and anywhere else i had to go.

[@joseluisruiz3789]

Dude 40 miles is not even an argument i feel that its a necessity. I live in los angeles California and though i too drive a car, not everyone is nice to bicyclists but the reason why is because alot of bicyclists also like to run red lights and feel they don't have to follow the rules of the rode. I have an E Scooter and i see the other guys with faster scooters than mine going 60Mph and swerving through lanes and running red lights. Since i got a wife and 3 kids to support im obviously not going to be reckless with my bike or e scooter lol i want to make home alive. 😅 but i live the power of that bike! 🤩

[@DesuVR]

Might be a good idea to swap to street tires if you're not gonna offroad this bike. Like you said, it's fast enough to use the roads so no more cutting through parks.

[@CitizenCycle925]

I often wonder what speeds these e bike tires are really capable of

[@pascalj4331]

@@CitizenCycle925 bikes are meant to go downhill. 50mph on road cycling thin tires is something they do in sprints. Downhills at 100kmh happen. Thicker tires will naturally do better.

[@neutronpcxt372]

@@CitizenCycle925 Proper smaller low rolling resistance tires make a large difference in terms of speed, efficiency and most importantly, lower noise :)

[@jimmyjames8736]

@CitizenCycle925 I don't really think our bike tires have any structural integrity worries up to speeds of at least 60mph. But many of the knobby fat tires that come on bikes are so out of round and out of balance that they make the bike vibrate by the time you get to 30mph. Out of balance is understandable and can be corrected, but I think not being round is an unforgivable flaw in a tire. All of the street tires that I have tried so far have been nice and round. But a lot of the fat tire knobbies that I have looked at will be up to about 1/4 inch out of round. When out of round tires are mounted on a hub motor, you can hear it when the motor is running. Instead of a smooth hum, you get a cyclic noise from the motor that matches wheel rpm as the diameter varies.

[@neutronpcxt372]

@@jimmyjames8736 To be fair, that's mainly because of tire tread choice and most importantly, wheel trueness.

[@pozokmc492]

Can you make a tutorial how to add a second battery on the wired freedom

[@toolate6971]

This looks like the southeast, maybe North Carolina. Ah, Fuquay-Varina, it's NC for sure. Did you pick this up locally?

[@Rick-fe8xn]

I do!!! Bro where I live it's not bike friendly so you have to be able to get out of the way. My first bike was a moped style class 20 mph and 28mph at full power...not enough!! Road speeds here are no less than 55mph, so now the moped is just for the parks and I bought a bomber that hits 65mph. I don't always use the 65mph but it's good to know it's there when I need it😂

[@resipsaloquitur_esq]

Which specific model bike is this? Do you know if the new Freedom model will attain the same speed?

[@mikehernandez3829]

How much power would you have if you had say a mini camper Towing on the back? Question 02 how much power would you lose in the time towing a mini camper

[@user-sk9ds2cn2z]

Hey man. What’s the range on this for mostly high speed usage, and the range for regular usage? Thank you!!

[@Thedoug369]

I was gonna buy one of these bikes but I was hearing all kinds of horror stories about magnets coming loose in the motors, cheesy build quality etc, etc... I bought a Freesky Swift Horse, and I'm super happy with it. It'll go 45 mph down a hill too. It has a 30 amp controller, 1000 watt Bafang motor and I know it's not gonna fall apart on me. That bike right there ain't gonna last long so enjoy it while you can.

[@CitizenCycle925]

I had not seen the freesky before, interesting ,as long as you're happy. That's all that matters.

[@dalewomble218]

I’m in a Wired group on FB and no one has has any Motor issues that I’ve ever seen. The build is solid with the only exception being the placement of the controller being kinda close to the back tire.

[@jfly2249]

@@dalewomble218They did have issues with a few motors in their first batch not having the magnets properly glued during the manufacture. The problem was addressed according to the owners, the manufacturer is replacing any bad motor cores and they have been assured the problem has been fixed with this and subsequent batches. The motor itself is an outstanding design that uses metal reinforced hybrid gears and can handle 3000 watts continuous and supposedly lasts for over 25,000 miles. My motor is perfect after 350 miles although it does sound a little different than a nylon gear motor especially when backing up. If I have a problem in the first year, I can easily get warranty service because they are in Chicago and I know where the guy lives 😂

[@dalewomble218]

@@jfly2249 Steve seems like a really great guy. I haven’t had any issues yet with my Freedom but others in the group who have, all swear that he is the best after sales person they have ever dealt with!

[@snoozeuloose]

so i almost bought a ebike with the bafang until i read some bad reviews the wired had some issues with the first bikes and the issues were fixed also no one has better service so i bought two of them and they are tanks love them had no problems and the motor is built just for wired with the specs they wanted almost bought a Kepler until i read about motors not working out of the box and people waiting months to get a replacement wired great value

[@nonamehawg7068]

If you crash a bike @ 40 mph. R.I.P. Most people will not dress for the fall. Ie helmet, jeans and Padded jacket and gloves.

[@rayrussell6258]

so what? Very darn few people will crash, so all that stuff doesn't matter. Enjoy life to the fullest. You can't change fate, no matter how hard you try.

[@nonamehawg7068]

@@rayrussell6258 You are right. It's always okay until you are that one that goes down. Just be safe and dress for the fall. Happy trails!!!

[@edwardpenman9494]

Sorry if this has already been addressed but I wanted to know if there is any ghost pedaling when not utilizing the throttle. I love to pedal and be engaged with the bike. I know your style of riding is typically full throttle but would love to find out if you have experienced any ghost pedaling. Would love to hear your feeback on this. Yet again, love your videos!

[@luzhang2982]

Depends on the bike. I can get 45 on my ariel rider kepler on flats ( more on downhill ) but there isnt any extra acceleration when i let go of throttle and don’t pedal. There’s still inertia , drag and gravity of course. No ghost pedaling to speak of.

[@lonestar504]

@@luzhang2982 ghost peddling means you're peddling but the motor is spinning the tire faster than the chain is.

[@wallywest2360]

You can ghost pedal with cadence based pedal assist. Torque sensor systems only assist when you're putting tension on the chain.

[@jonbrown3981]

Where can I send you pics of my wired freedom to ? I actually just bought an 11~28 freewheel…looking forward for that’s upgrade….

[@kevinharris3374]

Love it mate Hi from Australia 🇦🇺 I'm looking for fenders for my 26 x 4 fatty mate do you have any suggestions on a shop or supplier I could get some sent to me ???? We have shit support here in Australia cheers mate 👍

[@warlockboyburns]

It's nice to see na ebike that stands out in performance.

[@miked7745]

looks great, id be more interested in weight reduction. replace most bits with carbon fiber, toss the fenders and rack. That sort of stuff. Keep on riding, i enjoy your vids.

[@MisterSal9895]

The WIRED cruiser would be a great candidate for weight reduction since it only has front suspension. Like you said remove fenders and rack then one could replace front suspension with a carbon fiber fork then put 26 fat bike tpu tubes (they actually exist) and the lightest 26 fat tire you can find to reduce rolling resistant and weight!

[@rayrussell6258]

I'm returning to bikes, after 40 years not riding. Just bought an Aventon Aventure II, and having a blast with it unlocked. Now a month later, I find out about the Wired Freedom's performance? Not fair! lol (although I will say, at these speeds we're gonna attract some attention from authorities we don't want paying attention to us) Never heard of spoke skins, I will now look into that for my bike. I have the cobalt blue on my Aventure II. How well do they hold up after washing dirt and grime from wheels?

[@jackjones4043]

They are not authorities. They are public servants.. Learn your place in society. You are the boss, and they work for you.

[@randomtrendz]

They are on preorder I really wanted one sooner

[@beentheredonethat6219]

The spoke skins look good! I would only need the 40 mph, is because I spend summers in Yellowstone and need to get away from bears, moose, bison.

[@injusticegods_yt2617]

So where do I find it and how much is it , would love to get it for cheap

[@progz5232]

I just got my wired freedom bike and it does not go 40mph no matter what i do. How did you get yours to hit 40mph?

[@soda35160]

Is it water proof? Or do i need to cover it and how easy is it to clean it?

[@SonnetGomes]

I agree...sometimes you need to keep up with traffic. How fast does this bike go uphill? And what is the range? The biggest issues I have with factory ebikes is the small capacity of t he battery and weight of the bicycle.

[@MichaelShrock]

It doesn’t have a small battery. Check out the link to the bike in the description!

[@ydogi]

I just fell in love!

[@Campfussell]

I agree with on it's safer to keep up with traffic, I'm just worried law enforcement won't see it that way?

[@ronjackson449]

Do the wired e-bike people sponsored you? PS I like your videos it's helping me to decide what to get❤

[@jfly2249]

Citizen Cycle is the real deal. Many e bike influencers want 5-10k upfront and 10% of gross sales (inja, Tailhappy) and if you watch their reviews, they like every bike and make excuses for every deficiency. Citizen Cycle gets a “free” bike but then puts in 30 hours making a video. As a result, Citizen cycle gives you an unbiased review and his motivation is simply love of E bikes. So when a guy like Citizen Cycle, who has ridden 50+ e bikes says the Wired is the one to get and it’s the one he chooses to ride, that means a lot to me. And, he was right!!! The bike is amazing!!!

[@tommyharris513]

I love my Freedom Cruiser! Best ev I've purchased for the money! I did add another 60volt 24ah battery and fusion combiner. Love the bike!!

[@CitizenCycle925]

Wow you've got some serious range! did that add to the power at all?

[@tommyharris513]

@@CitizenCycle925 yes. I'm 230 , bike has two batteries. One from UPP batteries is in a bag on the rack. Pulls the front end up very easy and I've only been on a 40 mile run so far since extra 24ah battery and still showing 4 bars. 45 mph I've hit on flat surface. Very easy to add battery with fusion combiner. Unbelievable difference and I spent 500$ and 30 minutes to install.

[@hillclayj]

​@@tommyharris513May I ask what UPP stands for?

[@tommyharris513]

@@hillclayj unit pack power

[@BradleyScuba]

@@tommyharris513 would you be able to link the battery, and combiner? That sounds awesome!

[@BlancheSwanson-mh6nd]

Which one performs a little better, this or the Rundeer Attack10?