MY HONEST OPINION OF E-BIKES...

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Tom Cardy

Tom Cardy

Ай бұрын

I have been riding E-bikes for the last 6 years and decided that it was time to share my honest opinion about battery powered bicycles...
Since EMTB become a thing it has been super controversial which often happens when a new thing comes along but slowly over time the "E BIKE HATERS" have disappeared as these incredible bikes have been accepted.
In this video I am using my Haibike ALLMTN 10.
I hope that you enjoy the video! :)
Welcome to my KZfaq channel giving you an insight into my life as a Professional mountain bike rider. I upload videos 3 times per week covering all disciplines of riding and topics including Full speed downhill, Huge free ride and dirt jump tricks, XC rides, EMTB adventure riding, trail build series and general bike vlog's, challenges How to video's and MTB games.
Whether you are a beginner MTB rider or Advanced there is something for everyone on my channel so sit back and enjoy!
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Пікірлер: 89
@Scomelbasses
@Scomelbasses Ай бұрын
I think it’s fantastic that you and some of the other very skilled YT riders are getting into and supporting e-bikes. In the US there is still a fair amount of snobbery toward e-bikes, it’s annoying.
@pizza4921
@pizza4921 Ай бұрын
Yeh here in the UK where its slower trails and shorter decents e bikes are now just as common as normal bikes, I only use e bikes now just because I get in double the fun in half the time
@TomCardy
@TomCardy Ай бұрын
They are super popular over here! Hopefully it will be the same for you guys soon!
@mattgies
@mattgies Ай бұрын
I'm not a snob about it, but I do very much resent being told by the EMTB marketing machine--of which I must unfortunately count Tom as a member--that I should be dissatisfied with the human-powered bike I already have and love. It's especially annoying when you consider that the environmental cost of an ebike is worse than a regular bike (even aside from the sheer waste of buying a new item when your old item still works fine). If you like your ebike I'm happy for you, but don't try to make me feel inferior for making different choices than you.
@Scomelbasses
@Scomelbasses Ай бұрын
@@mattgies that's an odd take. I don't recall anyone suggesting that you HAVE to buy an EBike and that you should be dissatisfied with your regular bike. Tom certainly didn't say that and I've never read that anywhere. I have several bikes, a couple E-bikes and a couple non. I love them all and have fun no matter what I'm riding.
@mattgies
@mattgies Ай бұрын
@@Scomelbasses Literally every advertisement or advertorial is saying that, whether literally or by implication. A KZfaqr doing a video about how much they love the product that their sponsor gave them is absolutely an ad (whether they officially declare it by checking the box, or not).
@user-xg2hy7us9p
@user-xg2hy7us9p Ай бұрын
Got my first e-bike specialized sl …. I won’t be going back to a normal bike I love it ❤❤❤❤
@jokermtb
@jokermtb Ай бұрын
Way to cheerlead the eebs! Last year, we went to Bentonville, Arkansas to ride their famous trails. Our last two days there, we rented e-mountain bikes, and fell in love with the entire concept. It's a bit like having a tailwind following you everywhere. That said, in my home state, we're about 1 month away from having the rules restricting e-mtbs on mountain bike trails revised to allow them access - it's taken years to change decision makers' minds and get the policies changed. But, it can be done if you're persistent, as e-mtbs (class 1 assist only) don't hurt the trails any more than a regular bike. My only beef with e-mtb's is that the motors cannot be easily serviced at home, and obtaining things like replacement seals, gears, circuit boards, etc. is quite challenging. The industry is making some fantastic bikes, but falling on their faces in regard to living with these beasts and being able to wrench and repair em.
@graemesbikingdiary232
@graemesbikingdiary232 Ай бұрын
I got my ebike in September last year. Wouldn’t be without it, every ride is just fun!
@ultimateactiontv8645
@ultimateactiontv8645 Ай бұрын
I’m a 62 year old ex trials, enduro and mx rider… EBike are a must have for me… I got rid of my Haibike fatty this year and I’m waiting to buy a 2024 nduro 8 … it’s all about Ohllins shocks… but thank you for such a great post and your honesty… and tell your Mrs she used one of her life’s not getting wiped out by you!
@ArtForm460
@ArtForm460 Ай бұрын
First full sus arrives at the weekend. Haven't ridden in a long time but you, Kara and Sam got me back into it. (Funnily enough, watched a video of you and same doing the same double at the tunnel just yesterday)
@TomCardy
@TomCardy Ай бұрын
Sick! Enjoy it dude!
@P3tchy
@P3tchy Ай бұрын
Loved my Allmtn 12, now on an Nduro 8fr. You need to try one.
@chrisplatten2293
@chrisplatten2293 Ай бұрын
Some thoughts from the other side. I am trying really hard to love my ebike. To give some background, I am a mountaineer that dabbles in MTB, but it's not my main hobby. I'm not really a jumper/laps kind of guy and prefer big loops with varied views, but I do bike park days 2-3 times per year. I have done full mountain routes such as Snowdon, Helvellyn, Skiddaw and descents like Jacobs ladder in the peaks - I first did that on a £400 hardtail. Later I moved on to a 120mm full suss trail bike. When getting an ebike, I went for the Haibike nDuro 6 to cope better with the big mountain days and hopefully help me a bit on the descents. I have repeated Snowdon and Skiddaw in the eMTB. There were still parts of the ascent, I had to push, but it was a lot less than with the non assisted bike. Going from 120mm to 180mm of travel and a longer slacker bike did not give me balls of steel. I still had to get off and walk some of the descent on Snowdon. I find the length an issue back home in tight woodland trails. The weight when trying to hop, or lift the bike is also an issue. I have a skinny runners build and the bike is more than a third of my body weight. It's not all bad, on Winter muddy ascents it was great! I think, for me, it is possibly a case of the wrong ebike for my use. I probably should have got a light weight / lower power bike. I do a lot more XC than I do mountain routes. However, when I bought mine, they were a lot more expensive. They have got cheaper, but there is still a premium for lightness. I do think the Lyke would suit me, but taking the hit for depreciation on my nDuro and the increased price of the lyke is a bitter pill to swallow. Like many things, emtbs are not always good, not always bad and more often somewhere in the middle. My main takeaway is try it out before buying. I got mine during Covid when that wasn't an option and probably made the wrong choice.
@mtbstefano
@mtbstefano Ай бұрын
After watching your videos on the ebikes I went a bought an haibike allmtn 4, 2 week ago and what a game changer for when I go to Wharncliffe woods and do plenty of lap that I wouldn't do on your analog bike 👌👍
@TomCardy
@TomCardy Ай бұрын
Glad you’re loving it! 🤟
@EMTB17
@EMTB17 Ай бұрын
I’ve been riding the eBay for two years now. I’ll never ever ever ever ever go back to a regular pedal bike. You’ll probably find is that you’ll get stronger and you’ll back the power on the motor the assistant you get and you’ll start to feel like it’s almost like a regular real bike.if you have time, there’s no question you will ride more miles
@Stockfish1511
@Stockfish1511 Ай бұрын
I got gen 4 trek rail 9.8. What a beast of a bike
@cirroestrato
@cirroestrato Ай бұрын
very good Tom manejas la all montain 10 como si no hubiera gravedad, yo tengo la misma ebike pero lo que no tengo es tu técnica😂...
@brunodiaz7707
@brunodiaz7707 Ай бұрын
your videos are very good! and your camerawoman is very brave. The electric bike is a very fun accessory but it is good to alternate with a normal bike. A hartail is ideal according to conditions.
@TomCardy
@TomCardy Ай бұрын
Thank you very much! 🤟
@YTOnlineReviews
@YTOnlineReviews Ай бұрын
Amazing stunt. Thanks for honest opinion.
@charlotte-5380
@charlotte-5380 Ай бұрын
Hello mate I’m on my mums phone all your videos are soo good and really just great content also where are these dirt jumps cuz they look mega
@TomCardy
@TomCardy Ай бұрын
Danbury common!
@tomquimby8669
@tomquimby8669 Ай бұрын
What's a foot? Kara!!!!!!! ?
@-MAGNUS..
@-MAGNUS.. Ай бұрын
haha
@TomCardy
@TomCardy Ай бұрын
😝😝😝
@thejohnson9204
@thejohnson9204 13 күн бұрын
Nice assessment brother. E Bikes are not for lazy people, they actually enhance the quality of your ride
@eliasfund8280
@eliasfund8280 Ай бұрын
I Like You’re Videos ❤
@dansacco1964
@dansacco1964 Ай бұрын
Next time I am thinking about trying something horrible I'm going to ride up to it and just say "that's it then"
@TomCardy
@TomCardy Ай бұрын
Easiest fix!
@mtb_alan3569
@mtb_alan3569 Ай бұрын
Sick video dude!
@TomCardy
@TomCardy Ай бұрын
Thanks!🤟
@Cody_MTB
@Cody_MTB Ай бұрын
Where abts is that woods I wanna go
@junka1975
@junka1975 Ай бұрын
I always love seeing the big drops and trials riding stuff you do Tom, never a dull moment.. I hope you got Kara a nice coffee and cake after scaring her. Her monster truck over the logs was pretty good actually. 😎👍 Wheelies upstairs, super cool. Loved it.
@H3DG3xC043
@H3DG3xC043 Ай бұрын
Kara is a beast now!!!
@-MAGNUS..
@-MAGNUS.. Ай бұрын
wish i could afford an eeb
@n9vicemtb
@n9vicemtb Ай бұрын
First. Sick vid as always ❤
@TomCardy
@TomCardy Ай бұрын
Legend!
@luckgod1857
@luckgod1857 Күн бұрын
Can the batteries be removed and charged?
@user-xk8xr8gs4f
@user-xk8xr8gs4f Ай бұрын
Tony Hawk MTBiker...........and that girl man, she's really trying to destroy that chainwheel.
@craigweightman799
@craigweightman799 27 күн бұрын
I love my ebike so much i hardly ride my mtb anymore.
@-MAGNUS..
@-MAGNUS.. Ай бұрын
soo funny when you have the camera on ur face and it like makes your face wired haha
@TomCardy
@TomCardy Ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@TTJS10196
@TTJS10196 Ай бұрын
I was there today bro
@TomCardy
@TomCardy Ай бұрын
Sick!
@davecardy3984
@davecardy3984 Ай бұрын
They are game changers electric yes normal bikes are also fun you don’t have to have an E bike no one is forcing you unlike cars being forced to drive arcade cars that have no value and are disposable after a few years go get one and feel the vibe 👍😀
@jimbo4203
@jimbo4203 Ай бұрын
I love my ebike 😊
@roc_cycles
@roc_cycles Ай бұрын
THATS TWO FOOT! what’s a foot?
@AaronHendu
@AaronHendu Ай бұрын
"If you dont like the same things as me, you are wrong!" "Blue is my fav color" "Nope...not a chance. It is red, the same as mine, ya dunce!" Like...ok? But I still prefer blue.
@MechEagle
@MechEagle Ай бұрын
I bet it feel amazing ride a 10k bike.
@carterschichtel9678
@carterschichtel9678 Ай бұрын
You can get them for 3k stop complaining 😂
@ryankelly6392
@ryankelly6392 Ай бұрын
It sure does
@MrCarponizer
@MrCarponizer Ай бұрын
How fast can go E Bikes in the UK ??
@graemesbikingdiary232
@graemesbikingdiary232 Ай бұрын
Legal e-bikes are restricted to 15.5 mph. It’s joke we should be allowed a few more mph
@dirtyoffroader2093
@dirtyoffroader2093 Ай бұрын
They go as fast as you can peddle once assist runs out. 👍😆
@cirroestrato
@cirroestrato Ай бұрын
en spain 25 km/h en EEUU 32 km/h
@richardjarratt
@richardjarratt Ай бұрын
Love ur vids bro keep it up but Cara shouldn’t be sponsored
@joabcolaco2496
@joabcolaco2496 Ай бұрын
Bike linda 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
@fud1376
@fud1376 Ай бұрын
They're all WAY TOO EXPENSIVE....simple...!!
@nathanwilson4434
@nathanwilson4434 Ай бұрын
Please get an Nduro 8 . Zero professional reviews on these
@AaronHendu
@AaronHendu Ай бұрын
I hate this kinda content...bikes and ebikes can exist and you can like both, either, or none. So tired of the conversation. Let us ride bikes. Who gives a crap.
@AaronHendu
@AaronHendu Ай бұрын
Hating ebikes doesn't make you a better cyclist, either.
@tonyparkin3379
@tonyparkin3379 Ай бұрын
Ebikes are for old people, change my mind.
@TomCardy
@TomCardy Ай бұрын
I’m sure you can have fun at any age!
@AaronHendu
@AaronHendu Ай бұрын
Pedal bikes are for poor people who don't lift.
@Buildxbeyond
@Buildxbeyond Ай бұрын
Whats your definition of old?
@carterschichtel9678
@carterschichtel9678 Ай бұрын
Or they are for people who want to buy them and ride them? Keep walking your bike up the hill or going 3 mph i bet its awesome man 😂
@tonyparkin3379
@tonyparkin3379 Ай бұрын
Sometimes the people I ride with leave early coz their Shimano motor fails for the umpteenth time.
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