What To Look For In A Quality E-Bike!

I've had over 25 e-bikes in the last 2 years and realize that there are few things you really what to look for as well as a few things to avoid. Join me as I point out the positives and the negatives of 6 new bikes I received.

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0:00 - Intro
0:51 - KBO
1:50 - Velowave
3:20 - Eskute Step Through
4:24 - BFISport
5:51 - Jansno
7:02 - Eskute Fat Tire
7:51 - Conclusions

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[TheThunderdome-ilez]

One of the MAJOR reason for owning an e-bike is disability or partial disability. If you have dodgy joints, heart problems, or have other medical reasons for having difficulty with a "normal" bike, then e-bikes can go a long way towards getting you (back) on a bike. This is great for health, and fun. I know "real" cyclists like to look down on e-bikes as "cheating", but for some of us that's the only way we can enjoy cycling again.

[TrojenMonkey]

I didn't learn anything from this video, other than: "I like this bike, I don't really like this part about this bike".
That's it? That has nothing to do with what the title of the video is about -- What To Look For In A Quality E-Bike.
The title should've been: "My opinions about 5 different urban E-bikes".

[escheidl]

Glad to see you turned over a new leaf. I've only watched 1 other video of yours and it had me quite upset. Not everyone has 4-10, 000 dollars to spend for a bike. I got my wife and I a pair of e-bikes for $3, 200 for both. That enabled us to be able to get out and get some exercise and fresh air. We are in our 60's and the electric assist of an e-bike is the only way we could get out and enjoy biking again. And even with our limited income, this was doable. This video was very informative and enjoyable to watch. I have liked and subscribed. Thank you. 🙂👍👌

[brianhamelin]

You lost me at kicking those bikes over. I guess when stuff is handed to you it has no percieved value. I love my Shengmilo.

[evan]

Instead of kicking on over you can send one to me, I’m struggling with no car lol

[stevechrisman]

Kicking the bikes over was what ? Cool ? Tough ? You're ridiculous.

[HolyShjt]

Hey, maybe you can start giving them e-bike away since you have so much, I, myself really have hard time to save up for one. Trying to get one for commuting to work.

[donmoffatt]

Send me one if you don’t want one please

[davidroberts]

OK, you may not like the cheaper ebikes- but lots of us cant afford the expensive brand name stuff- seeing these brand new ebikes being kicked over is really dissapointing. I don't care how cheap of something I may have I still take care of it and would never just kick it over like trash.

[albertocastillo]

Good Video Josh, quite informative for people that are just looking for a cheap ebike, but as I bike mechanic I want to share the caveats of owning these almost disposable bikes: 1-Weight, these things are heavy and for some reason marketed for elderly people telling that the big tires offer stability but in reality are not easy to handle at all, and come with sub optimal brakes for the weight and speed of the bike. 2-Lack of spare parts, your LBS will be hard pressed to find some of those tire sizes, wheels, hubs, forks etc so when the axle breaks or the hub motor fails be ready for a trip to the landfill, and don't get me started with the electronics as none of these bikes share a common controller unit/battery/motor. 3-lets be real about the cost, a "cheap" 2K bike that may last you one year of 2 is not really cheaper than a Towny e-bike like the Specialized Vado, or a Cannondale Adventure neo that cost 4k but will last you longer and have factory support.

[mattbesaw]

Confused why you would kick them over or even how they could be worthless? A regular bike isn’t but an e-bike is?

[jmkcbmm]

Looking for quality e-bike:

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[nickgrant]

Kicking bikes over?..Anything on Average distance per charge? Top speed? Functionality? Difference between bikes? - This review was pretty grim mate. We need to know what we are buying, not what the bike looks like, we can already see that.

[uptowndisco]

you must have given them your address to send the bikes to you when you were contacted, no address then how can anyone just send you stuff ? double standards come to mind.

[Xofroggy]

If you dont want them, ill take the best one.

[akrocuba]

I just purchased a zeegr 2000w, duel motor e-bike. With bad hips riding was getting painful. This bike is outstanding. Well built, even though it came from Chine, and vet comfortable.
My buddy uses his for hunting and has pulled some pretty big deer out of the woods with his. These heavy duty e-bikes are for more heavy duty uses in my opinion.
Mine also have full suspension that really helps out on the trails and in the woods.
I can still go for a great ride and not have to worry about painful hips anymore.

[frank-]

I own an Ecotric's bison, This bike is a monster. It goes through most anything and has an awesome suspension to go with the power. The huge tires hum on the street and it's hard not to feel pretty cool when riding it. Love it.

[elultimo]

I'm considering an e-bike, due to the fact that it's almost 10 miles to the shop where I get my car fixed. That's a long walk, so I'm thinking of a fold-up, to fit in the back of my car for the ride home, and to get the car.

[davidwade]

I'd like to know what you think is best for someone with back problems- i'd assumed more suspension will make it a softer ride and even walking a misjudged step or unexpected jar is hard on my back?

[sherpaderpdingo]

Im looking for a commuter bike mainly for work and getting rid of my car as 90% of my travel is just to work or the grocery store and these costs of gas/insurancr/repairs is insane for what im using it for.

Id also like to travel to my parents and siblings with it (aprrox 25km away) from time to time.

Im relatively fit (i dont mind doing peddle assist). My budget is roughly $2000. Do you or anyone else have any recommendations for what im looking for