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I wish we could share these with all the viewers! Great advice here for new buyers 👍

The best place to look for bikes like this would be in the Cargo section; many cargo bikes offer the ability to fit or adapt the rear rack to fit a child seat. Thanks for the comment; I'm sorry you had trouble finding this! We will look at adding one or changing the search settings to compensate for this.

www.bikeride.com/best-bikes/?fwp_type=cargo

@@BikeRidecom I noticed you didn't have the word freedom bike on your site, or did I miss something?

@@jcolt84 You are correct we have not worked with Wired (formerly known as Wicked) or tested the wired freedom

Yes, you are right. Most do, good point! This can be helpful, but its still tough to move a 75+ lb e- bike up stairs

I agree !

Very true! Mid-drive bikes definitely require more awareness when it comes to shifting and chain maintenance. I mentioned this in the hub motor pros but may have missed it for cons on the mid-drive section, so thanks for adding that info here for others. Extra power to the drivetrain can have some nasty consequences!

I think he did mention that actually😅

Converting a traditional pedal bike to accommodate a mid-drive motor would be very challenging. If I am not wrong, you would be required to remove the entire BB and weld the frame to accommodate a mid-drive motor. Then you would have to work out how to fit a drivetrain that would work with the motor; this would probably involve changing the entire rear wheel and hub and adjusting the chain line somehow. Not to mention battery, cabling, and sensors Plus brakes will need upgrading! It would be better off to attempt a "all wheel drive" with front and rear hub motors or simply buy a new bike designed for a mid-drive motor

@@BikeRidecom Thankyou for your input.

When you mention "maxed out" do you mean choosing every available option for the EBC model C? If so, you are paying for a lot of extras you may not need or want, like alarms, a helmet, "tech Package" and custom everything ( they let you customize a lot, and charge for everything!), so it does not really make a fair price comparison for battery capacity. EBC is an expensive brand, but they are hand-assembled in the USA and hand-painted in the USA; I can't think of any other brands off the top of my head that do that. So you're paying for the extras with EBC as well as the extra warranty. Now I can see what you mean looking at the Eahora Romeo, your getting more battery and a larger motor, the weight and size of the bike is also vastly different, and it uses a 1200W motor, compared to a 500W or 750w for the EBC. I would assume the 1200W motor is a direct drive, not a geared rear hub like the EBC. This could be one of the reasons we see a different range estimate, a 1200W motor on a heavier bike with larger tires will result in reduced range. I have not had a chance to look into or ride one of the Eahora bikes but they look pretty cool, and they offer some interesting options and large battery capacity! at 60 Ah, that's huge! Do you know where they manufacture the bikes? The brand comes from Califonia but I would assume like most e-bikes they are manufactured in China, maybe not? I have not had a chance to look but I will now! Another thing to remember about range estimates is they can differ vastly, I would bet EBC is using an estimate, on flat ground, light weight rider and using the lowest available assist level, not that anyone would pedal 200 miles at low assist haha. Perhaps Eahora is using a more modest range estimate, at higher assist levels, or they could be taking into account the power hungry 1200W motor. What conversion kit are you looking at for your Standpoint? If its a front hub conversion I would just look into a less expensive bike in the same price range, in USD its possible. But your definitely not going to get something as cool as the Romeo Pro I will admit!

Both are very cool e-bikes. I have not had a chance to try out one of these "all wheel drive" units but I would love to get a chance to! What is the riding experience like? Do you find a big difference in traction and capability with the all wheel drive?

@@BikeRidecom I have not ridden either one of the bikes, but I have been into Ebikes since 2019 and if you live in the country that’s why I recommend those two all-wheel-drive bikes

@@johnnya568 Cool we will see if we can get one of those in for testing!

We have so many e-bike companies reaching out that it really just comes down to time! We are working hard to produce as many reviews as possible and include as many bikes and brands as possible, but we can't hit all of them. I will keep the HOV-Alpha in mind if we get a chance to review one from the brand!

I would recommend looking for a large capacity battery for range, 20Ah or more if you can find it. 20Ah batteries typically push bikes over 30 miles in a single charge, even while using max assist, and can go up to 60-80 miles in the right conditions at level 1. You can also find bikes that will offer dual battery setups for extreme range, or carry a second battery with you. If you plan to tow, you will want to look for 750W motors or higher, some brands offer "un-restricted" motors that exceed 1000W for offroad use only and these are excellent for towing trailers etc. However, they can limit the legal use of the bike on roads and pathways. Another great option is the new AWD bikes, which we can see from some brands like QuietKat. With dual 750W motors in the front and rear wheel they offer great power, and you can adjust which motor is being used, or use both depending on your power needs and how far you wish to travel. As for fire hazards, looking for bikes that offer UL-certified batteries and electronics is a great way to ensure the bike and battery are safe. New laws in the US will soon force all batteries to adhere to these standards, and it's great for safety. We tend to see fire hazards from cheap, off-brand batteries and units that use high-amp controllers, like the electric dirtbikes we see coming from off-brands. So, it's helpful to go for a reliable company that uses good materials. Another big item for fire is charging practices, the issue occurs when the battery and charger both fail, and allow the charger to keep pumping power into the unit after it is charged. So making sure you unlug the battery as soon as possible after charging is a great safety method. Using a timer is a good way to ensure power is cut off without having to physically unplug the battery. You can also use the "fireproof" charging bags to give yourself a little time in case of a fire, but these are not foolproof and could easily fail. Personally, I use timers, unlug the batteries, and do all of my charging in an exterior shed where if a fire does occur, I can limit its damage to other property and hopefully contain it to the single bike or battery affected. So far, using safe charging practices, I have not had any failures or fires to report. But it is always on my mind!

@@BikeRidecom thank you happy days

Wow, those specs sound like a good deal! It seems you have checked all the boxes when it comes to performance. I have not had a chance to ride a bike from PVY, so I went ahead and did a little bit of reading. Since you are from the UK I would read this article, it mentions that the bikes do not conform to regulations and are illegal to ride in the EU, not sure if this applies to the UK as well. This may or may not change your opinion but it could lead to problems, and I have read they are challenging to return if you do have an issue! www.notebookcheck.net/PVY-Z20-Pro-review-Convincing-extremely-affordable-and-foldable-e-bike-with-potential-for-improvement.717606.0.html

@@BikeRidecom: Maybe you are familiar with Engwe Engine Pro ? The PVY Z20 Plus came out top in a head to head comparision between the two,(from a no nonsence reliable escooter/ebike reviewer). His KZfaq handle is e- VRC. I have no connection to to him whatsoever. I just rate his honest reviews

@@robinarden8877 I have gotten to ride the Engwe EP-2 Pro, we will have a review of this bike coming out soon. ENGWE seems to be on par with many of the other folding e-bikes in the same price range. Good that it came out on top in a head to head comparison! that is the best way to make a decision in my mind. If you end up getting the PVY please let us know how you like it! On paper is seems like a good bike that will fit your needs

@@BikeRidecom: I have just watched a KZfaq review on the Engwe EP-2 Pro. It's a very pretty ebike, and I could get one for £879, (in the UK). Then I saw the weight... 30 kg/66lbs. That's a bit too heavy for me to carry upstairs to my flat. And I noticed the torque was 55Nm. The PVY I'm keen on, is 80Nm of torque !

@@robinarden8877 It sounds like you have made your choice then! Let us know how it is

Luckily, we are seeing a few options out on the road with these! Bafang makes a pretty affordable motor/rim combo, and we have seen it on Addmotor bikes. It's nice not to need to true a wheel and worry about spoke tension. It's not hard if you have a stand and practice a bit, but with heavy rear hub motors in the rear wheel, they do go out of true more often than traditional bike wheels.

I disagree; a mid-drive motor could outperform a hub motor during long-distance testing if all other components are similar simply due to better efficiency. The Freedom has a large motor but still only a 20Ah battery, so we are getting down to elements like motor efficiency, weight, tire size compound, etc. I think we could find a competitor to defeat that 26X4 Wired Freedom.

@@BikeRidecom find a guy that can pedal 30 miles maybe at 35 mph .. Lol

The wired bike was not included in the line up, the question is why?

​@@careycustomrifle The only reason is that we have not had a chance to receive or test a Wired e-bike just yet. With so many bike brands it takes some time to reach them all! The name keeps popping up, so we will be sure to see about getting some Wired bikes into the studio so we can test them out!

E-trikes are a great option for extra stability and cargo capacity! We will see if we can get some e-trikes in for testing

Thank you!

We have not had a chance to test the Velotric Fold 1 yet, but we hope to test it soon!

@@BikeRidecom Thank you. If you are set up to do so, please send me the result. I'll keep looking as well. And I'm impressed with the response...I posted only hours ago.

@@yvonneleach9650 We will see what we can do to get the Velotric fold into the studio for testing. Thanks for your reply as well! I aim to get to everyone's comments as quickly as possible and enjoy answering your questions

They can require some adjustment, especially with cheaper bikes, which may have mechanical brakes and easily bent rotors. The benefits of disk brakes far outweigh the negatives, and they are much better than a V-brake though!

Thanks for the comment! Yes the UK and EU have very different regulations. I've gone ahead and added a disclaimer to the video description to better inform viewers

@@BikeRidecom Thank you, and all the best from Southern France.

@@richardcooley9730 Thanks for watching!

Thanks! It's amazing how powerful the batteries are when your ride does not include many hills!

Lots of electric bikes offer reasonable water resistance, IPX4 or better, and we see some truly weatherproofed bikes now! So rain is really not a big deal for e-bikes. Now, I'm not going to lie to you. Living in the PNW, I have days when I have not enjoyed the ride. Getting pelted with gale-force rains while traveling at 28 mph is not fun, but with enough gortex, anything is possible! 🤣

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If you use it to go to work, you still want some energy left to do the actual job. In many cases, it has nothing to do with laziness.

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