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Xiaomi HIMO Z20 Max CE Review One Of The BEST 20" Foldable eBikes!

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Күн бұрын

Xiaomi HIMO Z20 Max is one of the best foldable eBikes I've reviewed around 1000 euros. Quality build, CE certification, and great paint finish, IPX5, 10Ah battery with 250W motor. The max speed is 25 km/h and claimed range is around 80km. More info and where to buy: himobikes.com/...
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00:00 - Intro & specs
01:01 - Design and build
04:58 - Road tests
09:36 - Range, final thoughts with Pros & Cons
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@BruceRylan
@BruceRylan Жыл бұрын
I have this bike and its absolutely fantastic. I have it for about a year myself. Always drive it on high it’s like a scooter and even pushes you uphill when you give gas(so to speak.) It’s also very strong and can take a fall. The only minor points are the breaks for some reason they get weaker so i have to strengthen the grip from time to time. And my back light recently stopped working but thats an easy fix. If you want a cheap reliable electric bike. This is the one you should go for anyday! 🤘🏻
@Techtablets
@Techtablets Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment. Yes the brakes the cables stretch so need to be readjusted.from time to time.
@oNorw
@oNorw 4 ай бұрын
Im really debating getting one, seems to be good as a “college” bike
@SaadKidwai
@SaadKidwai 2 жыл бұрын
Love your videos. Thank you for all the time, effort and hard work you put into them. Always calming to watch one of your videos.
@Techtablets
@Techtablets 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@SaadKidwai
@SaadKidwai 2 жыл бұрын
@@Techtablets You are welcome 👊
@pirulows
@pirulows Жыл бұрын
Denia 😍
@gianlucapagliuca1967
@gianlucapagliuca1967 Ай бұрын
Watching this video made me realize that my Z20 is very different. It's labeled as Z20 Pro on the frame, not sure if it's because it's the international model or if they just shipped the wrong model to me. Mine has a front suspension, the tires are different (more like MTB tires), the charging plug is on the other side, the computer is different, and it doesn't have this box below the saddle. Based on product photos on their site, I should have got the same as this one.
@mohammadzein504
@mohammadzein504 2 жыл бұрын
Good day to you Chris Sir🙂✌✌. The weather looks wonderful✨😍, very appropriate for a relaxing bike ride in a great Ebike. 👍👍
@Techtablets
@Techtablets 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍 It has been very good for this time of year
@SaintTropezOfficial
@SaintTropezOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
I now have 7800 km on my Z20... and am still very happy with the bike. Maintenance costs are also easy to oversee. I have had the bike since August 2021 and the purchase price was less than 700 euros. I have had the most expenses on the controllers, three of them broke due to water. I have now built the controller directly into the frame behind the battery and no more controller problems. I also changed gears to 7 gears and hydraulic brakes front & rear. Handlebar has also been adjusted, higher because of my height of 190 cm. I hope to have reached 10,000 km before August.Oh, what I forgot, nice review! (translated with google, sorry for any mistakes.)
@Techtablets
@Techtablets 2 жыл бұрын
Nice to see it's working out well that's some good millage on the bike! Shame about the controllers
@tomascejnar3154
@tomascejnar3154 2 жыл бұрын
Where can you buy it for 700 euros?
@SaintTropezOfficial
@SaintTropezOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
@@tomascejnar3154 That was a year ago. In the meantime the prices of just about everything have risen considerably, including these bicycles, the price of the Z20 will now be around 1000 to 1200 euros.
@jmpaq51
@jmpaq51 2 жыл бұрын
what about the range after all this riding? thanks.
@SaintTropezOfficial
@SaintTropezOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
@@jmpaq51 The batteries are still perfect, I have two batteries with the bike. I have cycled a lot in the past month so the 10,000 km are on it. I'm just unlucky now because the pin of the bicycle handlebar is broken, it will hopefully be here within two weeks, the total cost is 40 euros.
@qwerty6928
@qwerty6928 2 жыл бұрын
Damn , the weather in spain is too good. I live in north africa and i'm freezing it doesn't make sense
@Techtablets
@Techtablets 2 жыл бұрын
About 22 degrees when I filmed this, so good the weather here. But I did pick a perfect day for it.
@amyundsheldona8078
@amyundsheldona8078 2 жыл бұрын
The battery is rattling in the frame. Some tape and spraying the frame inside with PTFE for easy removal helped a lot.
@manuelperezcarrasco4308
@manuelperezcarrasco4308 2 ай бұрын
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@manuelperezcarrasco4308
@manuelperezcarrasco4308 2 ай бұрын
Bu
@prpltchk
@prpltchk 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I would really love to see a Surron ebike review from you.
@Techtablets
@Techtablets 2 жыл бұрын
Maybe one day but they are not really bikes with pedals but more e-dirt bikes motorcycles.
@onemoreriff7644
@onemoreriff7644 2 жыл бұрын
Great review well done! Kinda reminds me of Carwow level of review. Coming from a downhill mountain bike background I notice week points in these folding bikes, the main one is the folding mechanism on the bars, it's good and does it's job but I wish there was a version that was more robust, especially for the bigger bikes but they all seem to be the same from what I've seen.
25 күн бұрын
1:30 Is it FULLY water resistent? ChatGPT says there still might be water ingress if you leave it outside for casual parking.
@NjoyMoney
@NjoyMoney 3 ай бұрын
02:49 those front wheel spokes are wrong installed and bent 😅
@senged
@senged 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. Do you think there is safety concern regarding previous version of this bike since that one is not CE certified?
@Techtablets
@Techtablets 2 жыл бұрын
I don't think so but the handle bar is a different set up. At least the quality is certified here.
@RunAdventurer
@RunAdventurer 2 жыл бұрын
I’m assuming it’s to comply with the law ie designed for the eu/uk market, ce demonstrates it’s a epac to en15184 (bike has a sticker on incase the rozzers stop you). I’ve been researching them as I’m thinking of buying one and from what I understand, here in the uk your ebike needs to have a motor wattage which can’t be more than 250 plus it’s got to be a peddle assist you can’t just press a throttle without peddling, it’s a bit of a grey area I believe and so just removing the throttle completely makes sense, it’s making me pretty sure this is the one I’ll buy
@BobKirk50
@BobKirk50 9 ай бұрын
Another great video and very informative, I see it has no suspension front and rear, What is is like riding over bumpy ground.
@Techtablets
@Techtablets 9 ай бұрын
Hi, yes no suspension at all so it is bumpy as you can imagine.
@grantweller9300
@grantweller9300 2 жыл бұрын
Can the power be easily unlocked?
@toddmohney1092
@toddmohney1092 2 жыл бұрын
Looks good bro
@Techtablets
@Techtablets 2 жыл бұрын
It is
@MP-zg7ko
@MP-zg7ko 2 жыл бұрын
Great review, thanks! Would you say the Himo is better than ado a20 / a20+ ? I'm not sure, which one is worth buying. I want to use it for 2 times 10-15km a day.
@Techtablets
@Techtablets 2 жыл бұрын
Yes it's defiantly better much better build quality over all.
@cdromuser1
@cdromuser1 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review. What is the difference between regular Z20?
@Techtablets
@Techtablets 2 жыл бұрын
Not much! I covered it at the start new handle bar that's now screwed into place not the weaker quick release bar and new foldable pedals. The main one is it has all the CE certification so all those tests done. Most ebikes I review don't have that.
@joyannlibao9944
@joyannlibao9944 Жыл бұрын
I wonder how the bike would fare in the rain. Would the motor be alright when soaked in water?
@smithy1011
@smithy1011 2 жыл бұрын
Does it freewheel or have resistance after a certain speed. Great videos as always man
@Techtablets
@Techtablets 2 жыл бұрын
Hi it free wheels along just fine. Only thing is it a big heavier than a normal bike. Foldable design plus the battery and motor adds a good 7 or so kilos more. I’ll have the ZB20 review soon it’s basically this bike but with 20 x 4 far wheels and a stronger frame design it’s even better I think. Solid quality these HIMO bikes better than ADO, Fiido and Engwe foldables.
@smithy1011
@smithy1011 2 жыл бұрын
@@Techtablets yeah I’ve seen the Himo z20 normal and it always looked solid, I bought the Fiido x and now we all have to return due to frame fault. Needed a bike in the mean time so bought this straight away when I seen this new update and the online deal which actually Ended last month that included free battery and €100 off
@smithy1011
@smithy1011 2 жыл бұрын
@@Techtablets also no freewheel on Fiido x so this bike is super as resistance of fiido feels as if the bike is 50kg
@SONICSUPERNATHAN
@SONICSUPERNATHAN 2 жыл бұрын
Do we need the Voltage Converter transformer for charge battery ? if I use in CANADA 110 V , I like your review really nice bike
@Techtablets
@Techtablets 2 жыл бұрын
Yes you would unless they supply a 110V power adapter
@giuseppealfano464
@giuseppealfano464 Жыл бұрын
Hi! Thanks for your review. Was wondering if you'd recommend it for a person 1.88m-6.1ft tall? And did you find the assistance to kick in decently fast, or you had quite some delay? Heard people complaining about having 5-6 seconds of delay before power kicks in
@Techtablets
@Techtablets Жыл бұрын
Hi I think will will be okay as the sit can do up quite high. As for the motor delay yes sometimes it took a little longer than expected. It’s based of speed so if you push off quickly it kicks in quick. But if you ride off slowly it can take a tad longer.
@giuseppealfano464
@giuseppealfano464 Жыл бұрын
@@Techtablets Thanks for your feedback!
@Indiana.andaleros
@Indiana.andaleros 2 жыл бұрын
Does this one have a sound like the previous model? The annoying beep? Is it also comfortable enough to ride 15km each way for work commute as a 1.75m / 70kg person as it seems the handlebar isn't adjustable?
@Techtablets
@Techtablets 2 жыл бұрын
No annoying beep present on my unit. Yes I’ve been for long enough rides and I find it confortable at my 182cm and 81 kilos no issues. It’s a very good 20” foldable one of the better ones I’ve tested. Better than the cheaper ADO bikes and the Fiido D11 etc
@ianrmatthews
@ianrmatthews 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, as another Spain resident, might you know the rules and regs for riding e-bikes in the country / EU? I like the look of these Himos (be it the Z16, Z20, or the ZB20) but with the max models costing a fair deal more for what looks like less power and the lack of throttle I don't quite know what to do. I'd look into the Fiidos or ADOs as well but might I get caught out by Spanish law? I just want to get back and forth to the shops!
@lizng5509
@lizng5509 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for your reviews. I wonder HIMO Z20 or Fiido 11, which one is better?
@Techtablets
@Techtablets 2 жыл бұрын
This is better than the D11, better overall finish and build quality I find. It Also has better lights, and tires.
@RCmies
@RCmies Жыл бұрын
Is the battery really only 10 Ah? Isn't that the same as 10 000mAh which is the size of a small battery bank? Perhaps it's 10Ah rated at higher voltage then?
@wizswed
@wizswed 2 жыл бұрын
Looks nice and great video. Wanna buy a couple to my flat in Spain. Where can I buy it? Online or physical shop?
@Techtablets
@Techtablets 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Online, I don't think it's in shops link in the video description.
@kenrie20022
@kenrie20022 7 ай бұрын
Do you think it's advisable to buy 650miles Z20?
@Griffindor21
@Griffindor21 2 жыл бұрын
Does it have suspension?
@dodiusreyes1840
@dodiusreyes1840 6 ай бұрын
A Filipino vlogger reached 87km range
@london2219
@london2219 Жыл бұрын
Hello can i ask you is this bike good for delivery?
@rosariocuria
@rosariocuria Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review! I have one question, did you measured the actual weight? Asking this because I just sold my e-bike after discovering the rated weight was way different than the real one, so I want to be sure to do not make the same mistake. It's rated 22Kgs but accordingly to the specs the carrying box is 30kgs! Seems weird, I'm afraid the bike would weight more than 22Kg. Thank you.
@Techtablets
@Techtablets Жыл бұрын
It's defiantly not 30kg, the yare factoring in the charger, other stuff and the box which is around 4-5 kilos.
@rosariocuria
@rosariocuria Жыл бұрын
@@Techtablets So relieving, thank you!
@YisName
@YisName 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for great review! Would you recommend Himo Z20 max (new) over usual Z20 (displayed unit from shop) for extra 200 EUR?
@Techtablets
@Techtablets 2 жыл бұрын
Yes and yes. The build is better and I see it lasting longer.
@YisName
@YisName 2 жыл бұрын
@@Techtablets Thanks! Now have to identify if it's actually a MAX version, boxes are the same :(
@andreika6681
@andreika6681 Жыл бұрын
@@Techtablets BS, same build (i had C20, z20 max, and went back to z20 for throttle), all himos last the same. plain Z20 (and c20) have throttle, which is indispensable once you get used to it (using bike withount having to turn pedals at all is a total blast)
@robertpaquingan5558
@robertpaquingan5558 2 жыл бұрын
I like Bicycles
@Techtablets
@Techtablets 2 жыл бұрын
So do I!
@adelinaendziulaityte6826
@adelinaendziulaityte6826 2 жыл бұрын
Is it better than the Fiido D11 or Fiido X
@Techtablets
@Techtablets 2 жыл бұрын
It's better than the D11 not sure about the Fiido X not reviewed that one yet.
@fosibro4951
@fosibro4951 2 жыл бұрын
How tall are you? I'm 6ft and I'm wondering if I'd look weird.
@David-bs8ks
@David-bs8ks 2 жыл бұрын
We have the same issue lol
@andreb.1378
@andreb.1378 2 жыл бұрын
hello! in your opinion which is superior, the ADO A20 + or this one?
@Techtablets
@Techtablets 2 жыл бұрын
This is far superior with a higher quality build. The ADO is cheaper when you see these side by side a huge difference in overall quality.
@smithy1011
@smithy1011 2 жыл бұрын
My Himo z20 max arrived yesterday …..if I stop pedalling the bike starts slowing down like it has regenerative breaking …it’s really aggressive at slowing down below 15kph when I stop pedalling. Is this normal ??
@Techtablets
@Techtablets 2 жыл бұрын
I don't think so as mine seemed to roll fine I didn't experience that.
@smithy1011
@smithy1011 2 жыл бұрын
@@Techtablets second cycle onwards no issue thanks again
@1991yc
@1991yc Жыл бұрын
Hi All, I have Z20, when pedaling it electric motor always assisting me on and off , like as if continuously electric switch turning on and off. Is my controller broken? Waht is your opinion?
@Techtablets
@Techtablets Жыл бұрын
When does it happen at 24-25 or 26kph? If so it's sadly normal as it cuts in and out at the cut off 25kph top speed.
@1991yc
@1991yc Жыл бұрын
I'm thinking to change to controller?
@andreika6681
@andreika6681 Жыл бұрын
this is how it's designed unless you get z20 with trottle, then you'll have assist only on "eco" and "mid" and in max it'll be controlled by throttle
@DJESHGAMING
@DJESHGAMING 2 жыл бұрын
Hi! @2:40 spokes look completely bend and crooked.. is that a problem with this bike or are they supposed to look like that?
@Techtablets
@Techtablets 2 жыл бұрын
Maybe damage from the delivery
@DJESHGAMING
@DJESHGAMING 2 жыл бұрын
@@Techtablets Yea i guess. I looked up some more reviews and saw it there too. Maybe it is supposed to look like that i am not an expert :) Hey, did u find the 6 gears enough? I rode an Ado a20 and found even the 7th gear was making me peddle really fast.
@jihlnabaat6329
@jihlnabaat6329 2 жыл бұрын
branching out to e-bikes huh well if you put as much effort in to them as you do tablets and the like i expect only quality videos cheers!
@Techtablets
@Techtablets 2 жыл бұрын
Nothing new been reviewing them for years now and escooters. I’ll be reviewing plenty more as they are fun to do spending 3-4 afternoons out testing and filming sure beats being stuck inside my studio filming.
@jihlnabaat6329
@jihlnabaat6329 2 жыл бұрын
@@Techtablets I am sorry your stuck but keep safe and do that wonderful work you do.
@jasonp2906
@jasonp2906 2 жыл бұрын
No moped mode?
@Techtablets
@Techtablets 2 жыл бұрын
Not with this EU version it's not legal I think
@andreika6681
@andreika6681 Жыл бұрын
@@Techtablets it IS legal on Z20 (or C20 etc), but it'd be older eu norm EN-14764, you just won't get state aids if you buy it, perfectly fine for cops
@yoketogether
@yoketogether 2 жыл бұрын
This bike would be more desirable if it had a torque sensor. Test the Fiido X next, if you can get a hold of it! 🚲
@Techtablets
@Techtablets 2 жыл бұрын
I will try just waiting for Fiido to send me one. Yes torque sensors are much better no waiting for the power to kick in
@yoketogether
@yoketogether 2 жыл бұрын
@@Techtablets Right! There is also another great looking bike called the 'ziprs. F1'. I recommend checking that one out too. There are quite a few videos about it on YT.
@Techtablets
@Techtablets 2 жыл бұрын
If they send me one I'll review it.
@yoketogether
@yoketogether 2 жыл бұрын
@@Techtablets 👌
@onemoreriff7644
@onemoreriff7644 2 жыл бұрын
Just to say no need to go for the X version as the D21 has the torque sensor.
@cherubimcherubim9515
@cherubimcherubim9515 2 жыл бұрын
Does it come with fu throttle controls?
@Techtablets
@Techtablets 2 жыл бұрын
No these new Z20 and ZB20 models don't.
@cherubimcherubim9515
@cherubimcherubim9515 2 жыл бұрын
@@Techtablets which xiaomi models come with full throttle controls n paddle assist?
@raulsolera6096
@raulsolera6096 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, how can i unlock the speed limit? Thanks.
@Techtablets
@Techtablets 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve no idea sorry 😞 Maybe something on Google?
@andreika6681
@andreika6681 Жыл бұрын
throttle on HIMO Z20 is soooo valuable ! your bike becomes like a scooter, much more practical for transporting something heavy or bulky... BUT, that really sucks, himo z20 doesnt have NF EN 15194 (only EN-14764, still fine for biking), and you'd need thatw one (at least in france) for getting state aids...
@_Trakman
@_Trakman 2 жыл бұрын
So who offers hydraulic caliper brakes?
@Techtablets
@Techtablets 2 жыл бұрын
Most around this price will use mechanical disc brakes 1000+ pricing normally they use hydraulic brakes.
@arnoldascernauskas7914
@arnoldascernauskas7914 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for such a nice and clear review! Can this bike ride with no pedaling at all? Thanks! ✋
@Techtablets
@Techtablets 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, absolutely but a little bit harder going than a normal bike due to extra weight. I just got the ZB20 which is the fat wheel version of this bike. I'm now test it and I think it's even better. Both are top foldable bikes for the price better than the ADO A20 and A20F, Fiido D11 and similar ones I've reviewed.
@arnoldascernauskas7914
@arnoldascernauskas7914 2 жыл бұрын
Great. I understand also that Z20 Max don't have a throttle. But can it go only on electric power, without pedaling?
@funnyfiveminutes
@funnyfiveminutes Жыл бұрын
Any idea what the torque rating is on this bike?
@Techtablets
@Techtablets Жыл бұрын
I think it's about 45nm
@funnyfiveminutes
@funnyfiveminutes Жыл бұрын
@@Techtablets Great, thanks. Couldn't see it listed on their website.
@Techtablets
@Techtablets Жыл бұрын
You're welcome thanks for watching!
@hasan_z
@hasan_z 2 жыл бұрын
No throttle???? 🥺
@ThePunis-Her
@ThePunis-Her Жыл бұрын
Better than the Fiimo M1?
@Techtablets
@Techtablets Жыл бұрын
Yes!
@djpayam1
@djpayam1 4 ай бұрын
I have not liked this bike at all, way too heavy, battery drains very quickly and the controller never worked, they sent a new one after months of going back an forth and that didn't work either. I had a Xiaomi qcycle which was far better and bought this after that one got stolen.
@seansmith6473
@seansmith6473 2 жыл бұрын
Make a giveaway pls bro
@Techtablets
@Techtablets 2 жыл бұрын
Sure if you pay for the costs why not!
@albertos.8661
@albertos.8661 2 жыл бұрын
@@Techtablets 🤣🤣
@20puskinas1992
@20puskinas1992 2 жыл бұрын
Good luck changing rear tire!
@Techtablets
@Techtablets 2 жыл бұрын
I had to change one on the ADO D30 my review is coming soon and it was a bit of a mission you have to unplug the motor and cut the tie wraps
@survive_thrive
@survive_thrive 2 жыл бұрын
Hey everyone, this HiMo Z20 is incredibly strong. I was deliberately run down by a driver in Sydney Australia on 9/2/22. He hit me from behind at unbelievable speed. I could hear the idiot's car accelerating behind me and tracking me to hit me. I estimate the car was doing between 60 and 70 kph. All that happened was the back wheel severely buckled and the wires to the electric motor at the righthandside axle severed when it hit the road. The frame suffered no damage whatsoever. The back wheel is made stronger than an ordinary wheel. It has an extra reinforcing metal strip all the way around the circumference. Police are still investigating. I don't hold out much hope though, the police are corrupt in Campbelltown Sydney. Remember police are a gang in their own right. They do not protect and serve. They encourage gang formation by being perfectly useless. No authorities in New South Wales work together. Buck passing and laziness is their culture. Housing NSW Campbelltown is also corrupt. If you complain about harrassing, scamming, violent neighbours they go out of their way to make life very hard. Dominic Perrottet please address this - I was almost killed.
@aarongon66
@aarongon66 2 жыл бұрын
🚲👍🌞
@Techtablets
@Techtablets 2 жыл бұрын
😺
@MagdalenaSzakiewicz-sr2ob
@MagdalenaSzakiewicz-sr2ob 3 ай бұрын
BIG MISTAKE buying this bike. It broke after only 2 months of use. They recommended to change the settings, it worked for another 3 weeks and broke again. So they recommended to check the cables. Worked for a week, broke again. None of the solutions worked anymore, until it miraculously started working after not using it for a while. After a week - broke again. It has been on and off for 5 MONTHS now... The customer service sending EMPTY MESSAGES to mark my case as solved in the system. Please DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY on their products.
@Techtablets
@Techtablets 3 ай бұрын
That's not good but thank you for the feedback I liked this comment so others see it.
@Athrunwong
@Athrunwong 2 жыл бұрын
Tourist bike.
@haha5809
@haha5809 Жыл бұрын
Hey pls reply, hows your bike after a year!??
@Techtablets
@Techtablets Жыл бұрын
Just fine, I've been reviewing others but this is one of the best foldables the build quality.
@haha5809
@haha5809 Жыл бұрын
@@Techtablets tnx man
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