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Once you buy this MATE e-bike you will NEVER look back | MATE X vs City Review
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Күн бұрынSince MATE exploded onto the scene, their range of iconic, eye-catching e-bikes have set a new precedent for what urban electric bicycles can be.
Eilis takes a closer look at the Mate City and the Mate X - two completely different rides tailored for differing needs.
00:00 intro
01:06 MATE City overview
01:23 MATE X overview
02:12 MATE City spec
02:37 MATE X spec
03:43 Comfort
05:10 Folding and carrying
07:54 Drag race
08:27 Flex check
09:01 Real world mileage
09:51 Final thoughts
#ebike #electricbike #matebike
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@darri_rafn 2 жыл бұрын
There are a bunch of videos about these bikes on KZfaq but this one is the absolute BEST! Getting my Mate X tomorrow and I cannot wait!
@wall749 2 жыл бұрын
You'll want matebattery booster 62v top speed 38.2mph check it out
@borinvlogs 2 жыл бұрын
Love this channel. Really refreshing, entertaining and highly enjoyable to watch. 😁
@JackFeelsNerves 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Eilis, as always! The MATE bikes are priced really well, and I'm sure they'll sell well. Your hands on experience and review is the best ad for them though, I hope they feature this vid on their website!
@Electroheads 2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear from you as always! Thanks so much ☺️
@JackFeelsNerves 2 жыл бұрын
@@Electroheads ❤
@skyMcWeeds 2 жыл бұрын
I've used a couple of these 30kg fat bikes from China from Eahora/Paselec, Samebike, and Fiido. I love riding them they can take harsh punishment from terrible road conditions and just keep going. If I had some more cash I'd upgrade the cadence sensor into a torque sensor and replace the suspensions for something way better. Its fun seeing these E-bikes be available to other countries. Electric is the future, zero emissions environment friendly. made me store my car for a while now, I only ever use my car for very long travel and heavy groceries.
@paoloquirici5975 2 жыл бұрын
Eilis I have a Mate X 750 and use it daily to commute for work. Over 18 months I drove it for nearly 7K miles and enjoyed every single one. One suggestion is to put the Tannus Armour anti poncture for both tyres to make your ride safer and even more comfortable. Cheers
@Electroheads 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the suggestion! Glad to hear the Mate X has treated you so well
@rikeep 2 жыл бұрын
The MATE X is a beast! Love the eye catching design…and the speed
@Electroheads 2 жыл бұрын
It’s hands down my favourite e-bike right now 😍
@martinthe3rd664 Жыл бұрын
I've owned the City and now own the X 750. Both are great bikes, the City was a bit small for me personally (6'1") but still works well if you're limited on space or need to carry it around. It's also small enough to easily fit in pretty much all car trunks when folded up. Does around 28 km/h on a full charge. The X 750 is way more sturdy for faster speeds though, and does 40+ km/h easily with a full charge. But you don't wanna carry the X up stairs etc, or carry it at all really. But it still fits in many car trunks when folded. The only thing I'm missing is a twist throttle as the thumb throttle is a bit awkward imo, and tbh with this much power & weight you're not gonna be pedaling
@evukelectricvehicles 2 жыл бұрын
But they still don't offer a rear luggage rack - and it's very tricky to fit a rack to this MATE ebike because of the unusual rear suspension. To be a serious means of transport bikes need to have a rear rack. Transport is about moving people and stuff. And only buffoons carry loads in backpacks on their shoulders when on bikes/ebikes. Paul G
@ThrownDices 2 жыл бұрын
There is one on the Mate X, got it installed :D
@ethansmoghaddam9289 2 жыл бұрын
Great stuff, Thanks Mate!
@Electroheads 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@kareloliva3691 2 жыл бұрын
Beware - as long as the Mate bike rides, it is perfect, but when something goes wrong with the electronics, you will never get any support, no advice, no nothing. Maybe some empty promises at the beginning, but then an absolute radio silence lasting weeks. When they really should offer some practical help, they turn absolutely irresponsive, you just (repeatedly) get a message your (repeated) mails have been registered, and this is it. So, all in all, you pay for several months of fun in the beginning, and then you are stuck with an over-over-overpriced normal, and due to the motors and other components, very heavy and bulky, non-electric bike (with two such bikes, in my case). A big disappointment ...
@c_kemper 2 жыл бұрын
Mine is up for sale as I’m getting a VanMoof S3… can’t really justify having 2 ebikes. Having said that, it is a great bike and loads of fun to ride. I do find it to heavy to commute with and when you run out of juice, peddling it is near impossible…
@davidelliott5843 2 жыл бұрын
If range is an issue, charge the battery at work or carry a second battery.
@sam_rzr 6 күн бұрын
What's drive better mate or moof
@fisharefriends598 2 жыл бұрын
Not really affordable… I was expecting less. It’s the same cost as any other non main brand.. at 2k +… rather buy a ribble or orbea. Even Brompton is similar priced.
@danielruiz3379 Жыл бұрын
Got one for 500 on Facebook market and it was good as new
@AfeezKayeRIDES 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video.. I really enjoyed watching this. Focused on the ‘product’ 👍🏼😁
@Electroheads 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@JS-reprezent 2 жыл бұрын
That’s it. ‘Product’
@JamesMouland Жыл бұрын
So the folding capability sounds pretty redundant. Good review I feel well informed 👍🏻
@russellprout723 2 жыл бұрын
Why make it a folding bike when it doesnt really fold that well and its weight restricts some people from carrying it.
@andyfairchild2383 2 жыл бұрын
The Mate X does look like a lot of fun. But living in a third floor flat (no lift) I think I’ll stick with a swytch kitted Brompton!
@Roshan_420 2 жыл бұрын
Or you need a bike cover and a good lock lol take the battery out
@robinmackenziespinks7035 2 жыл бұрын
Great video Eilis. Is it more comfortable than the Tinker?
@kylehill5880 2 жыл бұрын
I love this channel keep it up!!!!
@simonjandrell5897 2 жыл бұрын
i gotta Mongoose Fat Bike could never go back to Normal Mountain Bike and those especially e Fatty looks AMAZING
@LittleJacob208 2 жыл бұрын
I found your review very informative and helpful in deciding weather to buy this product. I think I’m going to opt for the Mate X 750w because of the additional power and comfort and just the more enjoyable riding experience.
@Electroheads 2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome to hear thanks so much for letting me know! You’ll have a lot of fun with it
@kayacato-guler6495 Жыл бұрын
It’s amazing isn’t it mate
@LittleJacob208 Жыл бұрын
@@kayacato-guler6495 mate your not wrong the power is impressive. I would even go as far to say its a better option than a moped.
@qaysar2393 2 жыл бұрын
Nice challenge really different from others! Thnx 4 sharing:-), you gotta IG btw?
@Kevin6t8 2 жыл бұрын
Affordable is UNDER $/€/￡1000. I have an 26" 250w E Bike with full suspension, disc brakes (cable), front and rear fenders / mud guards, and a headlight for $650 /￡472 / €560. 🤷🏻♂
@prophetnozza4150 2 жыл бұрын
Fiido m1 pro under a G .
@gazdude23 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate
@Graham_Wideman 2 жыл бұрын
When you didn't pay attention in school to the symbols for feet and inches....
@MrNash6274 2 жыл бұрын
So compared to the tinker which is better, cause 10 months ago you preferred that 🤷
@Electroheads 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Prenash! The Tinker is nearly 3 x the price of the city and this offers many similar features. So if your budget can't reach the near £4k heights then this is a great, more affordable option
@dannya6825 2 жыл бұрын
Still very expensive. I'd love an electric bike but I'm always priced out. Need some that are around £500 for me to be tempted
@APPLEPIE978 2 жыл бұрын
Only way you're getting one at that price is if you build your own or buy a really rough Chinese brand that compromises on battery.
@dannya6825 2 жыл бұрын
@@APPLEPIE978 Yeah probably. I would buy British too.
@420man 2 жыл бұрын
Let's face it,with better research,there are ebikes like the mate fat tire ebike,but almost a £1000 cheaper
@chrisg.6441 2 жыл бұрын
No one talks about the real range purely by throttle though, can someone make a video about that? in the mean time I keep using my electric scooter
@prophetnozza4150 2 жыл бұрын
Fiido m1 pro which is a clone of this and does 35 40 kmh on throttle and unlocked between 40 to 50 kmh
@LAVolAndy 2 жыл бұрын
7” riders rejoice!
@Kevin6t8 2 жыл бұрын
Why were you peddaling all throughout the video while riding?
@simonmatthews7512 2 жыл бұрын
They're not hard to miss? That'll be the cammo paint I expect 😜
@mike160785 2 жыл бұрын
How did you get the mate x insured?
@AllSeeingEye 2 жыл бұрын
do you think e scooters should be allowed on pavements if u go slow like a normal scooter? the roads are quite dangerous here, i even ride my bike on the pavement
@darioammendola3724 2 жыл бұрын
♡ eletric is the future!
@hulksmash8028 2 жыл бұрын
What's going on with the laws about Scooters
@sebastam2603 11 ай бұрын
This bike was really easy to assemble kzfaq.infoUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA and required very few adjustments out of the box. The wheels did not require any truing/adjustments. The frame had some small scratches, but nothing major.I did replace the seat though - the seat it came with was very uncomfortable. The tires need to be re-inflated every 4-5 days, but this appears to be quite common for the narrow 700x25 tires.Overall, in my opinion, this bike looks and rides like a much more expensive bike.
@zygmuntthecacaokakistocrat6589 2 жыл бұрын
Bafang motor & running gear: you;'d be better off getting a hydro brake MTB and converting it with a Bafang kit, for under £1000
@Destide 2 жыл бұрын
More dropship stuff you can DIY in an afternoon
@spider9263. 4 ай бұрын
ok that work
@wimmeke111 2 жыл бұрын
matex is the more expencive version of the ado 20f ore radpower ore the cheaper ver engwe only cost 949 euro for the 750watt
@davidelliott5843 2 жыл бұрын
Did you know that EU slaps huge import taxes on made in China eBikes? I’m no fan of the Chinese government but it’s time that European manufacturers stepped up.
@djneils100 2 жыл бұрын
explains how the mate 750w is technically a motorbike then rides it round the streets without a crash helmet or number plates 🤷♂️
@Destide 2 жыл бұрын
Well you see it's a bicycle so physics don't apply
@stephenjohnson1974 2 жыл бұрын
But the Mate X is illegal in the UK. Isn't that slightly important?
@cologist 2 жыл бұрын
Not if you are a smooth criminal ^_^
@MA-jz4yc 2 жыл бұрын
in practise nobody cares. If you are that concerned put a 250w sticker on the motor and call it a day.
@wall749 2 жыл бұрын
@@cologist matebattey booster 62v top speed 38.2mph
@robba1234 2 жыл бұрын
Love the channel, but "affordable"? sorry like most imported bikes to the UK are overpriced, sorry but Halford's "assemble" hybrid bikes and mark them up to this price point and yes I think these are better (in some ways) from that, but equivalent bikes for between £700-£900 are and have been about for quite a while. The US Lectric XP almost identical to these with great reviews can be bought through European re-sellers and we in the UK due to Pandemic bike sales and profiteering from the electric bike boom are being overcharged (no pun intended) but it's nice to see new bikes coming on. Electric small EV's are great and once the UK gets legislation sorted it could be the way ahead
@AnotherAnonymousMan 2 жыл бұрын
Don't mind me, I'm just deliberating between the merits of two products I can't afford. Just Electroheads things. 😂
@Electroheads 2 жыл бұрын
Take a look at the government incentives to offload the cost of an e-bike upfront, you might be pleasantly surprised!
@Electroheads 2 жыл бұрын
I know it's hard, but It's important to remember that you're not the only person in the world, and that there are people who can afford these products and want information on them.
@AnotherAnonymousMan 2 жыл бұрын
@@Electroheads yeah... it was a joke. About enjoying the content because it's fun rather than because I want a bike 😐
@thecaretaker4357 2 жыл бұрын
I got the (mate x) but I did not pay that much hahaha 😉
@JimmyNeedsCoffee 2 жыл бұрын
So it’s illegal in the UK… ok.
@BlackadderPW 2 жыл бұрын
Decent mate that
@simonjandrell5897 2 жыл бұрын
have u then got to put a Motor Bike Number Plate on their as well.. all now beyond Dumb.. really does make you Angry.. u might as well shove a Haybusa Engine on it PMSL
@DSPangilan 2 жыл бұрын
Bit expensive innit?
@michellejensen8424 2 жыл бұрын
Ridiculous price for a bike thats only for commuting.. It should be half that.
@AzogDefilerFromMordor 2 жыл бұрын
always hearing that nonsensical 250W power makes me sick
@hasan_z 2 жыл бұрын
seems like a generic chinese frame, i've seen the same bike multiple times with different branding eg Engwe ep-2, Svitch, ADO a20f, Fiido m1, Eahora x5, you can order them a lot cheaper from aliexpress if you are willing to wait
@iXpertMan 2 жыл бұрын
MATE has the longest lasting battery, great (not perfect) computer and feels premium :P
@JS-reprezent 2 жыл бұрын
In the desert , people ride the Camel(s) yeah the camel. Yup. Camel it is
@emchamberlain 2 жыл бұрын
Nice bikes. Pleased this channel covers bikes - nice tax advice as well!
@Electroheads 2 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
@lizvickers7156 Жыл бұрын
For the price you pay you don't get much for your money. It's no wonder people go to the internet for cheap Chinese bikes
@YouTubeUniversity-ko8ug 2 жыл бұрын
You are 2 old for that bike grandma 😁😁😁
@djneils100 2 жыл бұрын
how the hell are they affordable? overpriced is what they are
@Simcore999 2 жыл бұрын
Let s mate doesn t mean the same thing, in canada
@Electroheads 2 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@Simcore999 2 жыл бұрын
@@Electroheads 👍
@LC2K00 2 жыл бұрын
Can’t believe thumb throttles are illegal over here.. what soft arses we got running this country? I want out
@gearzone2611 2 жыл бұрын
Expensive, they just brought this from China and slap it with their Brand Name.
@cleberalcantara933 Жыл бұрын
Hummmm this wonder blond and eleganth/sexy saleswomam!,há this bikes for mutch goods strongs/speads for(eu compraria muitas coisas dela!)
@geraldospiteri1477 Жыл бұрын
❗️❗️DO NOT ❗️❗️buy from #MATE BIKE # They have robbed the UK 🇬🇧 market. Sold bikes and left , leaving owners with NO WARRANTY OR BACKUP. 😡😡😡
@dylsonwheels8404 2 жыл бұрын
DECENT
@edosajohnson1295 2 жыл бұрын
This bikes are supposed to be Affordable you said 😒 sorry there are not and there are other better and Cheaper bikes out there sorry top 10 better bikes this bike is out of the list
@user-fv1vg2bv5q Жыл бұрын
Did anyone else notice the 🐪. Yummy 😋
@crispysocksss Жыл бұрын
On her chin
@Elias-gb5bb 2 жыл бұрын
The mate bikes are absolutely overpriced for what they offer. The suspension on these is an absolute joke and the range is as well
@NeoFlowFPV 2 жыл бұрын
I have a e bike fatbike with throttle and peddle assist and it has 2 16 ah batteries and only cost 1k brand new ,these videos don't really help people they just buy the most generic overpriced shit
@MountainBikerBae 2 жыл бұрын
❤️🧡💛💚💙
@kenharvey9714 2 жыл бұрын
Created in Copenhagen, but made in China!
@davonunderwood6245 3 ай бұрын
the company is trash customer service is really trash stay away from them special if your in the US cause once you have a problem you will not get a response nor fix your stuck with a brick bike PLEASE my US people stay away if you would like to video me and i can show you where my bike been sitting for the last 4 yrs
@richardevans9465 2 жыл бұрын
OVER PRICED
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