This was by far the most informative and helpful E-bike video on RU-vid not to mention specifically for the Ridstar Q20... Your videos reassure my purchase as I'm using this as a fulltime commuter till I get my license back. This e-bike was the best bang for the buck,, and I knew I could and would upgrade it down the road,, Just didn't know how till your videos... Ik most ppl aren't interested in this, but would LOVE to see a speed upgrade done to this bike, cuz like i said this is my fulltime commuter n sometimes the mornings don't go as planned, n I'm not tryna be late lol. Anyway great vid!
There’s a guy that has some videos on his upgraded q20 with a 3000w motor, the thing hits 60mph apparently. You can find his channel if you search for q20 3000w motor
Ordered mine yesterday. Hoping to get the range and value out of it that it looks like it may provide. We'll see. I'll definitely be back here for tips. Appreciate the reviews that helped inform my buying decision. Thanks B Rich!
I noticed you must have painted the side panels from white to black. It looks good, I'm considering doing the same thing, I also want to paint my battery matte black to match. I think it will clean up the looks if it's all black throughout.
@@BRichSolutionHI BRich. You lost me as to the reason for the battery isolation switch. Are you using it to select which battery will power the Bike?..or r u using it as a safety cut-off switch? Thanks.
Awesome upgrade video on what appears to be one of the best budget friendly ebikes, thank you. Would love to see this thing with some cheap street style motorcycle tires nudge nudge 😁But I know how you love your offroad.
yes, I do a bike of on road and off road, but I bet smooth road tires might get extra 1-2 mph on top speed. The Ridstar Q20 Pro has smooth street tire on it. It looks cool. Kenda Kraze 20x4.25 ebay.us/5uRsa6
Thanks for the video iv been waiting for this one! Also another idea for this bike. I’d like to know if it’s possible to install some front and rear turn signals and maybe a future video on how. Keep the videos coming ! :)
thats sick i just started making videos on the ridstar going around my town a extra battery could make vids more interesting i will look into maybe getting one!
i couldnt understand very well your explanation in your video, could you do another one how you do the extension and how you fix the battery, and do we need to remove the extra battery for charging? please...
Is the on/off switch optional or do you need it? And if it is optional does the switch make battery life for efficient or laste longer? Im still a little lost on what the switch is for. Sick video btw
On / off switch is optional, but nice to have. That way you ride out on factory battery and when it gets low switch on the extra battery so you know you’ll make it home
Hello thanks for the video. I just had 2 questions. 1.Does adding the extra give any more speed? 2. When you plug the battery in will it combine the percentage with the stock battery and the new battery you showed in this video on the display where it shows the battery level? Thank you
No max speed increase but you do maintain top speed longer as stock battery speed speed slows after 18 miles the extra battery can go 28 miles before you feel the impact The battery meter on the screen shows for both batteries. What i typically do is keep the back up battery off and ride out on the factory battery until 1-2 bars are left then turn on 2nd battery so I can ensure I will make it back home
The battery comes with cargo bag and keeps in protected and provides attachment velcro straps to secure to the frame. A 2nd hardshell battery will not fit in the frame they are too big.
Hmm so on the new dual battery, dual motor ridstar are there 2 of those yellow aderson connectors? One to each battery because i know one battery is only for the front motor and the other for the back? Are there 2 controllers?
Hey, I’m new to the ebike industry and just wondering, when you change the main battery does the second battery get charged as well? Or do you have to charge that separately?
can i buy another full size battery just like the stock battery and keep an extra battery in a basket or just mounted somewhere else and switch the batteries out continuously when needed
There is no room on the frame to mount a 2nd stock hard shell battery, hence this solution. Q20 pro has two batteries but the frame has been changed to accommodate space for two hardshell batteries. Besides hard shell battery will cost over $300 and this solution is cheaper at $200
how much more range do you get from it in PAS 4 and can you only use the 48v 10amp as I see there are other options for it 52v 20ah and it also says its only usable up to 800W when mine has 1500 I see 50v 15ah upgrade but its only rated up to 1000w
In PAS 4 with 10Ah battery on flat pavement you should gain about 15-20 miles if range and with 15ah battery 22-28 miles of extra range. I would stick with 48V and mixing 52v with factory 48V battery could be an issue
I got my Ridstar Q20 (1500w) and I want to get a 2500w-3000w battery and also keep my 1500w so 4500w will that be over 40 miles of range?, and does anyone have a good product for a 2500w-3000w e-bike battery?
Buy 48V / 15ah version of the extra battery and connect up everything shown in this video. You will get at least 40-55 miles of throttle only range. See link to battery and combiner amzn.to/3KyZC8Y
so.. i was wondering.. if you are almost 1.9m tall, is it possible for a guy like me, to sit on the back end of the seat so my legs wouldn`t be so crumbled up with usin the pedals? or is it just not possible because of the build of the bike? cheers
What made you switch it from the first position to the second? Also woulf you need to charge them both seperately, or would the combiner mean that charging the main battery would also charge the auxilary battery?
I think I'll replace the original storage bag with a bigger aftermarket one, then give this a try. Have found the stock battery to be perfectly adequate for my daily commute, but I like the idea of a reserve battery/more range. Am also going to buy a spare battery, but that's more weight in my bag that I won't always want or need.
If my storage bag was large enough, would it be possible to have two 10AH aux batteries attached to one combiner? Essentially running 20, 30, or 40ah on demand?
I was hoping you could provide some clarification. This is a great video btw. Thank you for making it. I was reading the comments and you said once the battery is installed you don’t remove it. If this is correct, does that mean in order to charge the battery, I would have to have the bike near a wall outlet? And why can’t you remove the battery every time you need to charge it like the stock battery? Is it that inconvenient to remove it? Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. Your videos are well put together and I am seriously considering doing this . After all 12 extra miles would me helpful. My concern is with charging. I store my bike outside in a shed away from the elements where I don’t have excess to a outlet and since I use this as a commuting bike, having to bring it inside to an outlet every time I need to charge it would be a hardship I think. anyway, thank you so much for your videos.
The extra battery comes with a charge it’s identical to the bike charger. You can easily remove the battery from bag if you don’t want to use it and then reinstall when needed. The straps take a few minutes to adjust once installed
Thanks for your videos. Your videos always helpful! I have a quotation. If I change battery to 72V 20AH is that work? Is it go faster or longer range? Have you any recommendations or ideas?
What do you think of the ridstar dual motor version. I read somewhere said it was limited to only 30mph even after adjusting the settings. I was thinking about still getting one and maybe changing out the controllers. Would it be difficult to find a controller to fit?
I really like the Ridstar Q20, but Pro model is priced wrong IMO. Watch this brief video explains why I would not buy a Pro version ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-KPf2C8uzaVo.html
@@BRichSolution Makes sense, Does the battery come with a charger or will I need a charger separate? I just purchased the bike Can't see anything comparable on amazon for the price.
Yes it will work with Movcan v60 but install will be similar to Tamobyke v20 see video and parts list in description ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-p_Spml-tukk.html
36V battery is too low and will not do anything if connected in parallel. In series you could be at 84V but you would ruin the bms in both batteries and or fry the controller
Do you think I can add a third battery with a switch to the q20 pro? Or maybe could I use this to route a switch to make both batteries work for the rear wheel. I've already purchased it and I got it for $1590
So on the Amazon links, I believe I need the 2 cable connectors like in ur video, there's a 3rd set of cables, but that's for charging or something like that? And what voltage and amp battery is that u got? There are several choices, id really like to upgrade my mileage, instead of just buying an extra battery, thanks again for all u information.
on/off switch allow you to isolate the 2nd battery and that way you know how much is left. I ride out on factory battery and when I get to 1-2 bars on battery life I turn on 2nd battery and head home
@@BRichSolution Ah so you are switching batteries, it's not like they are 'combined'. Any mods you recommend? I was thinking switching to kendra street tires. Any way to get around the speed limiter? Would be cool to have some kind of basket too. And was the only reason you ended up moving the battery was so you could flip that on/off while riding? That first location seems so prime.
If you can buy the Q20 with 20Ah (don’t buy 15Ah version) for less than $999 then go for it. Some of the cheaper bikes don’t have hydraulic brakes which is not good to have mechanical brakes for speed over 22 mph
Do you have an M5 display? If so try controller linked here. s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mLSLTAu The issue with all ebikes is the controller not standardized on any ebikes and you might loose functionality like horn and directional. Best bet is ask ridstar for replacement
you can save some money when buying the cable and combiner from AliExpress s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DdJxKQx s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DCi8oBl and wait for the battery to go on sale. The nice thing about the hailong battery is it comes with custom bag for easy mounting. amzn.to/49n0Gqo Cheaper option might be $160 but battery bag is $40.
Ridstar Q20 is priced wrong! For $1750 you can buy a dual battery dual motor Yolin which is faster, lighters and better range. See video for detials on why Q20 pro is not a good value ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-KPf2C8uzaVo.html
Probably the replace the controller with a 25A output. I need to do some research on which one will work. You won’t be able to go much faster maybe 1-3 mph but your range will be shorter. With 48V your maxed out on speed. Even $5000 Super73 only gets top speed of 32 mph and the ridstar Q20 does 31 mph. If you want to go 40-45 mph you’ll need a 60V ebike which expensive and heavy
Anyway to remove the throttle? Throttles are illegal here in Ireland and I’m hoping to just use PAS mode on maximum and hopefully it would be easy to peddle? I don’t mind low speed. Just want to stay legal and hopefully no sweat 😂
Do any of these RIDTAR EBKES have the EU certification for your Powered Cycles, specifically the L1e-A and L1e-B models with 1000W power to comply with European regulations?
@@BRichSolution Another time consuming expense. With all of the money and labor you have thrown into that bike, shocks, battery, etc. You could have just bought a top of the line bike. I get it though. Every bike, part and tool that you show, you get commision from links and your Amazon store.
Doesn’t make it faster, but you can maintain higher speeds longer as with stock single battery top speed slows down after 15-18 miles, with 2nd battery you can maintain top speed longer and go further
same performance but top speed and acceleration do not degrade after 18 miles with single battery. Extra battery you do not feel impact until 25-30 miles
Is the set that’s all in the link all plug and play? Will I have a problem with XT60 connector being different on my bike or will I need adapter? Seeing a previous comment someone having a issue
All plug and play as long as the xt60 connectors. If you have a different connector on the controller the you can always buy a adapter for $4 on amazon from T to Xt60
So I have this bike as well and thinking about doing this to my bike as well for a little bit of more range. My question is since you added this second battery, have you seen a increase in speed with the bike or no?
hi, i have the same bike and would like do the same upgrade. After ordering my battery combiner i noticed i ordered the 20A version. Will the be a problem for me? should i return it for the 30, or 40A? thanks for your advice!
Could you possibly fit a super73 seat on this? Like the high tier models such as the s2? Just asking because a “gas tank” battery mount would look way better than the original look
You can run both at the same time; but I tend to run just factory battery down to 1-2 bars; turn off then switch to the 2nd battery run that down to 1 bar and then turn both on to get me home
No gain in top speed but with 2nd battery you can maintain the higher speeds longer than with single battery after 18 miles speed slow, with two you can go 28 miles. Not much more speed you can get out of bike with 48v; 31 mph top speed is respectable. $5000 super 83 top speed is 32 mph
I just got my ridstar q20 it goes up to 30 mph but i can't get the speedometer to read it only goes to like 8.9 mph even when not riding it is there a setting for this
check P06 setting for tire size as it should be 23 for 23 inch diameter tire. Smaller number will read slower on display. see full manual drive.google.com/file/d/11lAw9iM5LSeClU6BIZ9uhWouXFD8nR_3/view
It’s not the regular pro but it’s a ridstar dual battery 52v and dual 1000 watt motors. I found it for 1700. According to a post of Reddit it only goes 30mph even after adjusting settings. I’m going to purchase it and probably change out the controllers if possible? I just don’t know where I can find controllers to fit.
For $1700 you can buy a 52V dual battery, dual 1000w motors Yolin ebike that is faster and lighter (aluminum frame) then Ridstar Q20 pro that has 52V batteries has steel frame and controller chokes performance. Im just saying
My concern is that it is shipped from China, I do believe it’s a better bike. I’ve had bad experiences from shipping from China. I wish they had them in the us.
Hey I have the same bike, but my throttle stopped working and I checked all connections and I'm not sure what to do. Does your light staying running on the back? I think maybe my brake is somehow activated at all times engaging that light in the rear and not letting me throttle, any other ideas or fixes? thanks
I had this happen and i flicked the brake levers to get the brake switch to disengage. If that doesn’t work then unplug the brake lever motor cut off wires from the controller to determine which brake is the issue. If the throttle is bad as seller for replacement or buy one in amazon for $15 amzn.to/45vJInP
Thank you for your advice. Ridstar contacted me and directed me to adjust a screw on my brake levers as you mentioned and it solved the problem, this upgrade it next!@@BRichSolution
You can’t go much faster with 48V battery. $5000 super 73 only have top speed of 32 mph and Q20 goes 31mph. To go faster you’ll need a bike with 52V or 60V battery
right now the amyet g60 is about $850 on amazon without tax and with the 100 coupon plus 150 delivery, and the g20 is 1050 with delivery, would you suggest spending the extra 200 for the g20, or should i save with the g60? thank you
How do you increase the speed of the bike? I am only going 10 mph. I set the bike to 20 ah, and I set the mph to mode 100 on p8. What else do I do to increase the speed of the bike?
What PAS level are you in? Use the + button to put bike in PAS 5 for 30 mph speed. Make sure amps set to 30 and p14 to 100. See settings video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pnaEkvOyHwE.html
I received my Ridstar to day and the voltage indicator on the display doesn’t work the battery is fully charged do you have any idea of what it could be? Thank you
Does the bike work on the battery? If so might be communication error if not then return it. My amp display does not show anything but volts do see settings video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pnaEkvOyHwE.html
It was in the settings been riding it for 2 days now it’s my first e-bike I’m really enjoying it Thanks for your videos they are the reason I bought the Ridstar
@@BRichSolution like optimally i would just slap some replacement surron mudguards on but i know it’ll take atleast a little more than that so i’m trying to figure it out before i buy the ridstar, thank you😁
You could change the controller to 25A ouptut it might get you to 32-33 mph… but physics has you pretty much tapped out… sell the bike and buy 52V yolin for $1500
No, controller limits output. I did however have higher speeds longer as the higher voltage last longer. With one battery after about 20 miles voltage dropped and I couldn’t go above 30 mph. Now i can go over 30 miles before top speed drops. BTW this bike is pretty fast for $999 with top speed of 31 mph. $5000 super73 only go 32 mph. You cannot get much faster with 48v
