Andy youve been my inspiration I've saved £600 and helped me lose 3 stone in weight in the last 4 months committing to work on my ebike that you inspired me to buy..my quality of life is now so much healthier.. All thanks to you....keep up the video and inspire everyone to go electric..its the future.

That's utterly pathetic that someone has such a sad, pointless life that they need to file police reports on KZfaq videos. What a worthless waste of human skin.

The only way to respond to this Andy is to build an even faster bike ;)

So petty calling the police, some people need to get a life.

Don’t let the bastards grind you down , you’re an inspiration, and it’s great to see someone like you showing us the way forward. Some people don’t like to see anyone doing well for themselves, both you and Sarah should be proud of what you’ve both achieved and the decent people you are, good luck mate 👍

Remember!! **IT IS NEVER A FRIENDLY CHAT** when the police are concerned!!

Don't stop what you're doing Andy. Ignore the haters. They've got problems.

Funny thing is that they're the same people who will smile with you like nothing ever happened

Start a petition. If it gets 100,000 people to sign it has to be read in the house of commons. I love the idea of having an ebike like yours but both because of the law and the price tag, that is simply a dream.

The problem is that you're having too much fun and it must be stopped! LOL Love your videos. You helped inspire my 2500 watt mid-drive diy e-mtb. Keep up the good work!

Completely agree, Andy. As a semi-popular fellow KZfaqr, I’ve had what you’ve experienced and more (especially when we made a TV show that ended up on Netflix!) people really have nothing better to do. On another note, I WISH I’d found you before buying an Ebike from Halfords and then reviewing it on my channel! I’ve got them a lot of business from that, which is frustrating. Keep up the good work 👍🏻

Hi Andy. I've been watching your videos for a long time. I live in Upstate New York and I've been riding e-bikes and building e-bikes for going on 7 years now. Not a lot a bikes but always making better bikes and shedding off my older bikes. I've only had two issues. One with a guy in a beat up pickup truck that said I'm a menace to all the drivers on the road and that my e-bike was totally illegal, and the other was just about a week ago where I passed a guy on a road bike and he started swearing and calling me all kinds of vulgar names...You Fn this and that. The police on the other hand have never given me any trouble what so ever. The bike will go 40 miles an hour but a car can go 100 miles an hour. We don't go 100 miles an hour legally. I outfitted my bike with directional signals for added safety and I ride in a responsible manner and I'm respectful to manual bike riders. There will always be those who are jealous that you have something they don't have or can't afford. The road rider caught up to me at a red light and told me that "That's Cheating!"... I'm 61 years old and tore the meniscus in my right knee. If that's cheating... I hope that I can cheat in to my 70's or even my 80's with a trike. I think that If you're having fun, the powers to be will want to tax it. That's what they do. In New York State, the speed limit on e-bikes is 20 miles an hour I believe. The right side of the roads where I live are designated as bike lanes. Not all of them but a good number of them. The problem is that people are allowed to park their cars on the same side of the road. In the bike lane. We all have to work and live together so that's not a problem. The problem is that I have to go out into traffic, which is totally legal, to go around the parked cars, but I'm restricted to 20 miles an hour. This means that I am going 10 miles an hour slower than the rest of traffic. If the speed was adjusted to 30 miles an hour I could just go around the cars at the speed of traffic in most cases, not all, and get back on the bike lane without slowing down the traffic flow. The other issue is all the storm water drains, manhole covers, black ice in the winter, and debris that clogs up the sides of the road. Manhole covers and Rainwater Grates get pounded down over time. Usually from Snow Plows and I've seen manhole covers that have been pounded down four inches or more. Nothing you want to hit on any bike. Long story short... Having a bike that can keep up with traffic when It needs to legally be in the traffic flow makes sense. Use of a helmet should be mandatory, and turn signals will make that transition easier, safer and smarter. Most people have no clue when you use hand signals. Change takes time. The patent for the first electric bike in the United States was in 1897. Look it up because it doesn't look much different to the early modern e-bikes. I'm pretty sure that that was before people had electric lights! The best thing about electric battery technology is that after your electric car batteries become depleted, you can use them for a battery bank to use for a solar array on your house to power your house, or at least supplement your power consumption. As those batteries become depleted, you can use them for e-bikes and power tools. It's truly a technology that keeps giving and saving. I love the hand me down idea when it comes to the batteries. As battery technology becomes more affordable, and it is, you can hand down the older depleted batteries to others who are just getting into it. The batteries aren't dead. They have a reduced capacity or volume of capacity. With battery technology your taking the energy, dumping the stress on the battery and using the energy that remains on a system that requires less stress and can be used for other things until it is Dead. By then I will be gone and greatfull.

Hi Andy I'm a 60-year old man watching your videos inspired me to make an ebike. After work in the summer I'm straight off into the countryside and I love it it's great fun you're a decent guy keep up the good work 👍

I had the same mate, nothing happened but that's why I started down the MSVA route.

It’s guys like you that have the balls to create content like this that is so inspiring.

I bought myself a 750watt ebike this week thinking I'd be fine to ride it legally in the UK. I returned it once I realised I couldn't. I bought it from Engwe direct and their website doesn't say they are illegal in the UK despite them having a UK warehouse. Many KZfaqrs stick 250watt stickers on them to get away with it and I've seen a few telling you other ways to hide from the police. I know how great these bikes are which is why I wanted one. I also watched your video on how to register a high powered ebike with the DVLA and there is no way I'd want to do that with only a 750watt. I wish they would change the laws as this tech is brilliant. So now I'm ebike-less as I won't ride a 250watt slug. Back to my old pedal bike.

The law needs changing there’s a revolution going on this is the future

Any bike even without a motor can be dangerous if its rode in a careless manner in a public place, so its not about the power, its about how responsibly its ridden.

I'm 67 and had my old mountain bike converted for a year. I feel a lot fitter and healthier and love going off road and into forestry. Best money I've ever spent. Touch wood. Never been stopped yet.

I can 100 percent relate to this as it happened to me as well, only on a much more serious consequence because of it. I do nothing but help others, as I run an auto workshop and spend a lot of my spare time modifying e-bikes as others. But your right there is sooo much more happening in this world and there people that hate to see others succeed or to think that you could be an asset to people’s lives.

Freakin trolls.. They need to get a life

I hereby charge you, it'll take around 2 hours.

Brilliant vids Andy! So I can roll down hill on a 30mph limit road on my MTB without breaking the law? However, travelling up the same road at 30mph on a E-bike is illegal because the assistance level above 250w 36v is too high? now thats baffling!

Geeezsh! Must be a really slow day at the cop shop.

Imagine seeing someone having fun and the only thing in your mind is: i should call the police

Sorry to hear this! There is always one! Thank you for all the effort you put in and I will be getting a kit when funds allow :)

When the trees get taller, the wind get stronger. Consider you're getting famous everyday, more subs, more like, certainly there will be unlike. Do what you have to do mate.👍

Haters gonna hate Andy. Keep doing what you're doing. They will be complaining about you eating vegan steak bakes next 🤣.

The miserable people in the world just want everyone else as miserable.. Thus the Democratic party was born.

Mortimer, call the police. The neighbors kid is riding his eeeeee bike again, really fast! 😆

That's normal and completely expected for the UK. As someone who's lived in many places, Brits are the WORST when it comes to rules. Other cultures (e.g. French, Germans, even the Swiss etc.) apply some pragmatism and common sense. But the Brits immediately focus on the strictest interpretation all the while complaining the most about them. Ironically, Brits really, honestly believe they are more pragmatic and have lots of common sense... Self-belief is another feature of British culture, whether it's backed up by facts or not.

No good deed goes unpunished - sorry to hear! Keep up the good work, we learn so much from your efforts.

Andy, my son (5) has ASD. Would run off with stranger X. Called the council to fix the back gate, shared by old lady next door. She is unable to close the gate her daughter kicked open for 4 years. Council came round, to question low voltage DC setup (Victron). I explained. They did not comprehend. They booked Electrician. Electrician visited, fixed a sparking AC wall switch council "fitted". Fine. Liked my solar/wind setup. Gate still broken. Money wasted. Son monitored 24/7. When IQ > those in charge, common sense does not exist for them. Those without IQ get paid to prevent evolution. Human condition, cover all, prevent all, get paid. Keep going. It will get harder, yet, the world of tomorrow (and me) thanks you. You wanted a comment. :) I respect you and we need more people like you. Thank you. You are legend.

Fair play Andy. Good for you. I wholeheartedly agree with you. The current regulations around ebikes/emobility definitely should be reviewed. After all, if more and more people start to build and/or modifying their own electric vehicles, then clearly a suitable infrastructure should be implemented to encourage, inspire and educate the masses. Keep up the good vids mate.

Ignore knife crime ! Get the bloke having fun on a bike !

guy in my province got fined cause he wasn't pedaling his ebike , this world is warped. they should be praising you for saving the planet love your channel rock on

If I could ride an ebike with power up to 30mph i'm in, if I can only legally get assistance up to 15mph - no chance what a joke. Keep going and let us know how we can help change this ridiculous situation and save the environment. Love the videos.

Andy you have our support in the US, keep the amazing contents...cheers

Michigan here in the state has this as the ebike Law. An electric bicycle (or e-bike) is a bicycle that has a small rechargeable electric motor that can give a boost to the pedaling rider and on some models can take over completely. To qualify as an electric bike in Michigan, it must meet the following requirements: It must have a seat or saddle for the rider to sit on. There must be fully operational pedals. It must have an electric motor of no more than 750 watts, or 1 horsepower. Whether you can ride an electric bicycle on a trail depends on several factors - the e-bike's class, the type of trail, and whether the authority that manages or oversees the trail allows the use. You can read the full legislation here, or see below for a summary

Reminds me I have to fix the engine bracket on my 2 stroke bicycle engine kit.

Don't let it bother you, Andy. Keep up the great work!

Hey Andy. Please do use your platform to try to change the situation. I've been banging on about this for ages but have no platform. I'm only using an overvolted 250W motor to do about 28mph max to commute to work but I normally just pedal at 20mph with a bit of assist. It means that I can keep up with the flow of traffic and not hold anyone up. If I was Mark Cavendish then I could do that speed on a normal bike, so what's the issue? I'm happy enough to get third party insurance if only it were possible; as you say, getting a MSVA is a non-starter and I want a bicycle... If I want a motorcycle then I've got a full licence and can buy whatever litre rocketship I want... But I just want a bicycle and no hassle!

I'm from Portland Oregon in the USA I love all the work you've done . Keep up the good work

The future is unavoidable; we can shape up or ship out. Electric mode of transportation is just plain cool.

Andy, keep doing what you're doing.

Just watching this on my TV and even went upstairs to get my phone to post my good wishes. Oh and as a big **** you to the busy bodies!

The twist and go only ebikes arent legal at all unless you register them as an electric motorbike, and then you need an approved helmet, insurance, mot, number plate etc. Unfortunately you also need a certificate of conformity, which you wouldn't get with bicycle tyres because they have no proper speed rating. Basically, the government wants people to have electric vehicles, but doesn't want you to have them unless they can control the types that people can have because there are so many different kits, that the Police just don't have a clue what they're looking at.

1908: "Those damn Wright Brothers flying bicycles over my home...I'm gonna call the cops".

Your doing an awesome job Andy. I can’t believe how petty some people are.

The reason I'm here is because of electric motorcycle registration videos. Although the US is way different than the UK, it's great info that can translate.

I think the work you're doing is brilliant and perfect timing for this transitional time when we're in-between gas burners and truly useful, affordable electrics. You give real world solutions for a useful machine and good on you for sharing it. You could do this stuff for yourself in a quarter of the time without filming, lighting, editing, uploading and so on. When I think about the real crime going on it's hilarious that law enforcement had the time to call you up on a youtube video posting. As for who would turn it in... the best proof you're actually doing something worthwhile is when the haters show up bitching. You can't fix stupid. Just keep shining your light in the dark. The faster and better ranged these vehicles get, the wider audience will be able to adopt this tech and make a REAL difference in traffic, parking and emissions. I'm just waiting for the day I see you in the paddocks at Isle of Man readying your bike for the ton. ;-)

My dad's e-bike can do 30mph when I turn off the restrictions. Built it for him with a Chinese kit. Testing it was super fun he he

You are doing great work and video’s, 100% supporting you Andy

Wow, some people have nothing better to do. 15mph limit is pathetic.

Lots of great points here. We need to keep showing that it's not all about speed and cool shots, but that the biggest risk bicycle commuters face is speed disparity. High powered eBikes or lightweight LEV's allow us an efficient means of safely maintaining the flow of traffic until the bloated automobile gets phased out. I can't count how many bike lanes around here suddenly end forcing us onto the sidewalk - or worse with no shoulder lane and a single passenger in a giant SUV barreling behind us at 45 mph. Sidewalks are for pedestrians, roads were built for bikes!

I've never understood how the police (or anyone else) could prove illegality for any point in time, since how could they accurately measure how much physical pedal power was or was not being inputted and after the event? An ordinary non-e push bike could reach 30mph+ with or without pedalling in any case . Unless the are trying to pursue reckless, furious or dangerous riding, which seems just as silly.

Hi Mate! I'm following your videos like 5 month, I've got a Dualtron electric scooter and more than happy with it. I love electric mobility, is so nice! You have my support my friend!

Well done Andy. Spoken like a true Gent..enough said..

I understand your frustration. I spent nearly 6 months getting a Californian 2 stroke cycle on the road in 1980's. Having taken it to Blackpole Police HQ, we settled on an agreement. I could run it under power for 6 miles a week and insure it as an agricultural vehicle.

If anything, this bike makes me want to convert the old Trek in my backyard. Great Job!

Probably all the others dealers who sell the bikes for 4K more than you do mate

You are riding a ebike with bicycle parts at 70-80km/h on streets (and record it on Video) and you wonder why people calling the police? Its a very fun toy but i would never run it on the street, no insurance, .... it is just stupid. I ride mine only offroad and it has a bit more power than yours. Imagine you riding a kid around the corner over or sthing else and is now handicapped? DONT ride it on Streets, and if you do, dont record it.

I totally agree with the law change idea. In Czech, you can drive ebike with max speed of 25kph and max power of 1kW (maybe with thumb throttle) and in Austria you can drive ebike with the same specs as in CR but no throttle allowed, only pedal assist can be used. Almost anybody can pedal 25kph or faster. If the top speed limit is increased, it would mean a lot.

Andy I support you wholeheartedly! I'm 65 with arthritis & a bad back. I have a cannondale mtb that I can no longer ride because of those issues. But I can ride an e-bike no problem. I live in a small town of about 2500 people and have a lot of inquires about my e-bike. All positive. Unfortunately it's minus 33 celsius so no riding today. Your videos are inspiring. Keep up the good work. I hope you can figure out how to not let people get under your skin if you haven't already. When you do or if you already have let me know because stuff like this really really gets to me. Please keep up the good work!

That'll teach you to do wheelies around the Tesco car park 🚴🏼🚴🏼😂😂😂

Could be anyone of the 7 dislikes lol useless trolls

As for your standard bicycle level e-bike with the small motor and the speed limiter. They were designed to have top speeds similar to a standard bicycle so they will still go down a hill at speed and on the flat but on hills where a rider cannot sustain 15 mph the motor will help. Of course my needs for an electric bike are not primarily getting up a hill a bit quicker, but riding in cities without a swarm of drivers trying to get past, so being able to reach 30 mph and a little bit more is useful without a huge effort. I could teach 30 on an unlimited 250 watt mid drive bike and even on a bike with only leg power but it is hard work. Another bonus is that it does not intimidate on cycling infrastructure. If I prefer to take a shared use path at 15 mph because i can't be bothered with the hectic roads, then a 2 stroke 50cc is still going to be intimidating at reduced speed and must by law stay on the road, but this thing can roll along like a peaceful bicycle if i feather the throttle or turn off the motor. I am not chasing racing performance or over 60 mph speeds as they require very high power and are dangerous on potholes.

Theres no such thing as a "nice friendly chat" when it comes to the cops... 🙄😒

I knew this was going to happen sooner or later. They are interested now. There are always people that snitch and trying to ruin an other one's fun

Just built my first E-BIKE and it’s probably the 2nd best thing I’ve ever done !! love these videos and other videos helped me a grate deal thanks 😊

I’m in the USA. A 20 mph eBike is same as a bicycle, and treated as a bicycle on all multiple use trails and paths and roadways. A 28 mph eBike is not allowed on stand alone multi-use trails, but is otherwise considered a bicycle, and treated as a bicycle on all roadways. Most production mountain eBikes are speed regulated at 20 mph. Most road style, and commuter style, production eBikes are built as 28 mph restricted eBikes.

Yeah, terrible for someone to be reporting someone who experiments. It's science and engineering.

I’m getting a electric moped

Totally agree that there is much more potential for mass take up of ebikes if our laws were more like the USA. Keep up the good work!

Cool video dude, its nice to see someone sticking up for us electric bods

In England, if its electric motor: 1) must have a maximum power output of 250 watts. 2) should not be able to propel the bike when it’s travelling more than 15.5mph (So 15.5mph is max speed, pedal assist or not)

I bet the dude who did it is here in the comments 👎

Blimey there's some jobsworths about! Keep up the good work.😊

Hang in there, there are idiots everywhere who will be upset no matter what you do.

The old bill were having a crack down on escooters in London a few months ago. One guy has got a court appearance on the 14 of feb. They want to give him 6 points on his license and £300 fine!!!

Sur-Ron , been watching you.

Sad bunch keep it up mate Dave Happy Travelling

Keep up the good work. Educational and a tonne of fun. Thanks mate

Been "ratted" out myself and I guess I made sense when I explained why I equipped my bike with the massive amount of power that it has and when I explained that the power was there to get me OUT of trouble, not into it by doing hooligan runs. Both the officers in this example and one since agreed fully. This brings up another subject you might understand. How does one outdo one's self these days? A certain sense of pride comes over you when you step over a machine and realize that your ability has allowed you to outdo yourself when you look down and realize that there are situations in which this beast will go faster than you'll ride it! Ever had that feeling come over you?

Keep up the videos m8 take no notice of the one jealous person👍

Bloody Eeeeegit!! Keep it going Andy

I've been thinking about getting an Ebike for a while now but was stunned when I read the regulations for Queensland Australia, where I live. These state; 'The motor on a bike cannot operate without the rider pedalling, except to help with initial take-off, up to 6km/h. “The motor must cut out at 25km/h, with the rider able to pedal like a standard bike above this speed.” there needs to be a clear distinction between pedal-operated devices and a throttle-operated moped or a motorcycle, which must be registered for road use'. So as you can imagine, this has really put me off getting an Ebike. Am I misunderstanding how draconian these limits are? Is there a way around them? Any help or suggestions would be fantastic!

I am so glad I live in California, where 5000 watt ebikes on the road are not uncommon. Cops don't pull over riders that aren't causing a scene or driving erratically.

Fun police! I’ve got a de restricted pedal assist so call the police 🤣

Jealousy Andy that’s all it is. Keep up the great video content 👍

NO CHAT with police is just a chat, your not in trouble or nothing we just want to chat is the words just before they say your being charged.

Just got my first ebike, ecitybike a20 fat bike 250 watt motor 36v 13ahr battery and have hit 21.8mph average is around 16/19mph all on pedal assist.

infamy infamy ,they've all got it in for me ..!!!

It was the gas station owner.....lol

I'm from the US and I ride my Stealth Bomber to work when the weather permits it. Ebike laws varies from state to state but most states it's a 750 watt motor and a speed of 30 mph. In my area where cops won't mess with you as long as you not doing anything stupid. Also if you going to ride it on the road you must have front and rear lights ,a mirror, a horn and wear a DOT certified helmet. Also must obey all the rules and laws of the road. My Stealth Bomber can hit 80mph very easily which I hardly do.

I've been commuting on a 1kw+ ebike in London for a year now and it's been a game changer and anyone who has had a go on my bike has been a convert straight away. Don't pay any attention to the haters, they don't like the fact we're having so much fun.

I've always thought the current situation with ebikes being so restricted on power and speed, making them basically useless for usable transport. Also having a bike that can keep up with the flow of traffic, makes it a much better solution for commuting.

he's just like my neighbors TWATSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS. And andy keep up the good work

HAHAH !! Nice recovery !! Sped up the Film Officer !! :') Keep up the good work Andy !

So you can have a powerful e bike if it’s fully electric , you only have to go 15 mph if your on a peddle assist?