E-Bikes for Prepared Civilians | E Ride Pro SS is INSANE 

I don’t care about the charge time as much as I care about when someone says “the company says it’ll last 90 miles but more realistically it’ll be 50” that’s a massive difference

Next week: tactical Lime/Bird scooters for urban combat

These are perfect if you need to do a wheelie during civil unrest.

Biggest advantage is you can move quickly, silently.

I picked up a Talaria Sting MX4 last year and it didn't take long for me to notice it has way more potential than just a yard toy. Fast forward a year and now it's fully built, running over 33 kw of power, with an upgraded motor, controller, battery, brakes, suspension, bigger wheels, and lights, and all the titanium bling. It'll run 80-90mph wide open on the road, and has torque that is unmatched. It will lift the front wheel to the moon at basically any speed below 50 mph with no effort whatsoever. It's every bit as fast if not faster than my 450 race bike. Dead quiet, almost no maintenance, no smell, minimal thermal signature, small, lightweight, the list goes on and on. It's now my go to for hunting. Leave the 4 wheeler or side by side at the camp and just take the bike. You can ride right up on game or right up to your hunting location. No almost no sound and zero smell is a game changer and as great as it is for hunting, there are just as many tactical advantages.

This is the type of content that you guys do best; introducing concepts and ideas that really haven't been touched based on yet or at the very least are niche and are now being brought out into the open. Your first dirt bike video, the homesteading one, gift ideas, alternative training methods with no ammo, etc. More of these videos please.

Recon Marines have adopted electronic dirtbikes for mid range reconnaissance missions, specifically the Zero MMX.

Genghis Khan would think that setup is lit.

Back from the last video, actually got to see these things in use in a force on force exercise. Our (3d LAR) jump teams rode bikes out of the backs of LAV-LOGs (2 bikes per LOG, 4 Scouts to a pair). At night, the things are practically dead silent with a smaller overall signature than conventional bikes or 4x4 vehicles with better maneuverability. The downsides the scouts found were long charge times in comparison to standard refueling, reliability in sandy conditions, and increased risk with inexperienced riders or riding at night. Overall, we found out they were incredibly useful for reconnaissance.

“I’m gonna touch it one day” 😅 dude is speaking for all of us. This is a great part 2 of the sustainment bike video

You should either keep an extra belt or get a chain drive conversion for reliability. You could also upgrade to a GATES GT4 belt and install an extra belt around the midshaft for easy replacement.

I served in GUR Legion in Ukraine. We had something like this. They were game changers for recce's and ambushes. Plus they were fun as hell to whip around.

Funny story to humble myself... first day riding my Talaria, I didn't realize how much torque it had... first time I go to ride it, whiskey throttle, threw me over the bars and into a fence... still have a lump on my stomach 10 months later...

Keep em coming …love the content look forward to these videos every week

Just opened my eyes to probably one of the most useful tools in the tactical realm. Both tactical and tacticool. Silent enough to easily lose a tail or conduct recon and light enough to attach to your jeep as a secondary. I probably wouldn't use it as a primary specifically for the load out limitations but as an attachable secondary or exploration tool or silent attack unit it's perfect. Definitely a winner with this one and now I'm looking into them lol

You boys have been absolutely crushing the intros. Keep it up!

So glad to see this topic, it's exactly what I was wondering about for the entire dirt bike video a while back 😆

Great info as always. I really hope y'all can afford to give your videographer/editor a raise after this video cuz it looks so professional!

You guys hit a home run with this video content! The e-bikes and gear featured are fantastic. You guys keep putting out some awesome content-keep up the great work!

Bought an ebike for work commuting last year & I find myself using it at least 5x a week👍🏼 saving a stack on gas too

So, in Haditha in 2007(ish), the previous Marines had made a berm all the way around the 3 cities. We controlled all the traffic in and out of there. When they built the berm, they took *every* motorcycle, because it gave the "insurgents" too much capability to move quickly. Food for thought.

Glad you guys caught up I was saying ebikes are a great no noise solution for travel almost anywhere since the first video!

Your guys videos quality is insane! Keep it up guys. I’m always waiting for your videos.

Oh man, SO excited for future vids on these. Been eyeballing this for a while, then boom. One of my favorite channels drops a video on with promises of more?? Looks like I might actually have to start saving up to get one

Like that you explore all aspects of being prepared. Even when it’s on the outer edge of practicality. It still needs to be explored. .

You guys definitely need to do an updated video on the changes you make. I’d love to get one, but use it as sort of a pack mule with the ability to throw a ruck on the back and carry some larger items if possible. Additionally it would be interesting to see what kind of changes that would bring to speed, handling, and distance.

This is my favorite RU-vid channel ever! Keep it up my dudes

Fantastic video! Production, music, scenery, fantastic.

What I would like to see is, test this in an overnighter outside. Get in the night under nods out of the city, finde and build shelter and get back in 🤞🏻

Looool Drew’s random questions from his poncho shelter

I 100 percent support this and I am happy about these guys. We can't be together but we're still with you and we'll do our part!

E-Bikes are so awesome outdoors. I bought a Rad Power Rover 6 a few months ago, added some racks and bags and it's the perfect off road/bug out bike for under 2Gs.

Great video I just bought a surron and this video was perfect timing

Rear rack or ebike trailers are awesome

was a fan of the scenario based video you guys did. would love to see more of those with stuff like this

Super cool bikes, Im looking forward to see more videos about them. Keep it up guys! =)

I ride a 23' KTM excf 500 with all the goodies. Loud and proud!! Im very interested to see what you two do to these bikes. Crushing the content guys. Keep up the great work!

Bike pannier set up would be great.

E-moto are just straight up fun, regardless of anything else. Quiet, fast, light, and easy to load up. I've met more cool people in the last year than the previous 20 since I bought mine.

I’d been considering something like this over gas powered the day before your video dropped - great stuff as always - keep killin’ it!

I like Drew's setup for how he's attempting to attach a bag, personally I'd like to see if there's a way to hard Mount a either aluminum or magnesium frame of tube on either side of where the rear wheel would be to potentially mount a sort of hard case storage options or even just like a flat rear panel to mount a full backpack onto to just keep it stabilized so you can dismount off of it if you need to. That being said it would be a really interesting concept to see how much wattage you would need from solar panels to charge for how long, wattage x Time = full charge, because if you are trying to do more a long-range reconnaissance role with using the spike it'd be an interesting concept to play around with to be able to just disconnect from your primary group go scout ahead by a day or two and then peel back

ive been wanting to get this exact bike since it came out

Fantastic presentation guys!✅

Love the concept and this video answered many of the questions l had. E-bikes would be excellent for quickly moving between positions, over terrain 4 wheel vehicles may find impassable.

this, alongside new electric paramotors, makes me super excited for future personal transportation

Subscribed for Mohammed Hoblos at 17:49 - GOLD hahaha

You guys are dialing in the memes and cutaways like studs, keep it up!

Nice camera work as always!

Downside…. to use for hunting or fun at this moment you have to find a way to hard mount your rifle to the machine in a case if on fed/some state land…… easy fix! Old cowboy leather horse holster on the front fork

Tire patch kit is probably going to be a good idea to have too

The best prepared citizen video yet. This concept is awesome.

Brutal work

Big Like and hello from Ukraine! Watching you guys few years, great job 👏

Can vouch that falling with a ballistic helmet will pull muscles in your neck, and having anything on the rails can cause it to grip and twist.

great video. i rented an ebike on vacation at lake tahoe and i was so impressed i rented it the entire week and rode it instead of driving for the most part but mine was so light weight i could easily put it in the back of the truck. It even had a back rack and a version with a basket and even a pull behind rig all solutions to store extra stuff. The bike in the video would benefit from having storage options.

Awesome video gentlemen.

Been thinking about it, since propane is good for ten years and you can put a massive tank on the property and even bury some, what about a propane motorcycle

I’d like an electric bike. I love the idea of having a dirt bike for a SHTF scenario but would be cool to have something that can’t be heard from miles away. If you ever wanna do something like “Make A Wish” except instead of sick children it’s just a poor adult who can barely afford to train a couple/few times per month. Also would like some night vision and to have my e bike headlight in IR please. Thank you guys so much 😂👍

Awesome video once again.. Yall always deliver. I would love a vid on what kind of wet/muddy gear you guys use or recommend. I live in Florida and most recently had a range day in the rain and thought I would be good with just a rain jacket and water proof shoes but I was mistaken. All the water drained off my jacket to my pants and made it a difficult day of training.

Good Work Amazing Presentation and Skits Hilarious Fair Practicality Thank You Great Men

definitely was waiting on this ever since the dirtbike video. i see the e-bikes being more useful and quieter than traditional gas powered bikes

I like that they are quiet, fast, light weight, easy to maintain, and can be fuelled by multiple electric sources. Add some extra batteries and you can pull a bike trailer full of gear anywhere.

Throughly enjoyed this video 🤙

Dope video! I would definitely purchase!

Battery tech just isnt there yet for me. With the range it allows on a charge, and with the diminishing returns youd get having to up a solar array in order to keep even a pair of these running off grid, the only use case i could see for these would be local short range patrols to ease usage of depleting gasoline reserves for your carbed adv bikes. And, at $5k each, thats quite a bit of additional fuel storage solution of the good stuff without ethanol, which should be able to keep shelf stable with additives much longer than ethanol. Over time, though you may be going nowhere you couldn't walk fast, the ebike could potentially still outlast that of gasoline reserves. That said, I think the use cases in grid down are very niche compared to your mk 1 legs.

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I can see the use for one because they're pretty quiet. And they can cover a lot of ground quickly. Pretty handy for a get out of Dodge situation.

I’ve been waiting for so long for the return of bikes on here

For about half the cost of one of these E-motocross styled crotch busters, a prepared individual can get into a commercial grade E-cargo style bike… they are insanely packable, very rugged and reliable (they have to be, they are used in some major cities as last mile delivery vehicles). The cargo bike design is usualy setup for comfortable riding, so hardcore off-roading at speed is not in the cards… but the truism of “Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fa…” will prolly apply here…

god damn that flow556k is loud

Great video!

Production value here is excellent.

They're cool, but at the price point I think a 250/300cc dual sport bike makes more sense. I'm sure these have their uses when you really need the stealth aspect in a tactical environment. Especially for some sort of a strike team using them for getting in and out quickly. And if you have the supply lines (extra batteries, generator, truck or whatever to transport you and the e-bike to be close) then they make a lot of sense. I still can't see or justify one of these right now. I have double to triple the range on my dual sport, more carrying capacity, more accessories available, quicker refueling, and it's road legal. Offroad-capable bikes have a lot of uses that I think we all overlook, because everyone gets caught up in the idea of a big truck. They're very capable of getting to some hard-to-reach places quickly - even more so when you start getting riding skills built up. They're also just loads of fun, get one, get in contact with a local group that does weekend adventure rides. Use your gear/pack and test them out during that period. Build that confidence and familiarity with the stuff that you plan on using in a hypothetical scenario.

5.11 "most of the stuff they make is super cringe." Lol. Somebody said it

The hitch mount 600lb motorcycle hauler from Harbor freight works SWEET for these as well. Just did a 2000mile roadtrip with my Talaria on back, 90mph no problem. Lets you keep the pickup bed free for gear.

You guys have an awesome bugout setup. Mine isn't as expensive, but im ready just the same

I mountain bike & man, those e bikes are cheating! Im dying pedaling up a hill, breaking a sweat! Meanwhile a 65yo man comes flying past me in his electric bike lol.

I think the lifetime of the battery makes this a poor investment in a 5 year span

I’ve got 2, love em.

Amazing 🤩

FFFFFFFF I've wanted one so bad for so long but I just can't justify a $5k ebike while its currently for fun/'prep'. Especially without the land.

Also, these are electric motorcycles, not e-bikes. Ebikes have pedals and will not move unless you pedal. There is a very real issue with calling them the same thing for trail access.

great video !

If you need extra storage Here in the uk they have what we motorcyclists call a tank bag these are either magnetic or they strap on or both. As for strapping stuff to the rear make sure the contents are light. Any weight needs to be kept central as to not upset the balance of the bike. When I say central this is around the foot peg position so just in front where the tank would normally be or as you have your foot on a peg that triangle section just at the back of your legs but if getting these type of bags make sure left and right bag both weight the same as again not to upset the balance of the bike. If this is not followed what will happen the bike will feel different in left and right turns hence one bag weighing more let’s say the right bag the bike will tip in faster on a right handa. Bikes are dangerous enough as they are don’t make it anymore dangerous make sure it’s balanced👍 top tip. Spare parts would be a good idea to chains sprockets wheel bearings brake pads discs fuses suitable wire spare battery motor ect. How durable is the switch gear or bar controls??

E-Bikes for situations where electricity may not be available? Hmm.

Few things to always maintain. Ass over heels, head up, chest up, look ahead and break gently, when in doubt, ass behind rear wheel. Soft bend in your elbows @gmbn

This is soo cool!..... And surprisingly practical. I've been drawing up a way to put something like this onto my sailboat. That I can deploy from my dinghy. Best of both worlds perhaps?

Nice. I've got a Bakcou Mule. Same but different. super fun at night under nods.

For people who want the actual numbers for their charge test: Bike - 2880wh battery - supposed to be able to charge at ~1000w an hour between 20-90% Jackery - 1002wh battery, was at 97% so it had ~971w - supposed output 1000w AC, but was charging the bike at ~825w Solar Panels (two 100w panels) - supposed to output ~160w on a full sun day (80w per panel) - was charging at an accumulative ~75w at the start So if you assume they continually got 75w from the panels: The jackery charged the bike's 2880wh battery from ~576wh to ~1440wh (864wh) by using its 971wh + 75wh (1046wh) from the panels. So that's a 82% efficiency, but if they rounded the charge percents on the bike when taking in the video, each 1% off accounts for ~29w or that 82% efficiency being off by 2.7%. For the bike charging on the wall, it would have been charging at ~720w for 2 hours (50% of 2880wh over 2 hours), which the battery happens to be a 72V battery so it charged for 2 hours at 10amps. Sounds like their wall plug or something else limited it to 10amps which they advertise 14amp charging (20% to 90% is 70% which is 1008w and that divides exactly 14 times into the 72V battery). The jackery would have charged it at 12amps exactly (864W÷72V).

Can you “jump start” the bike with a Tesla?

Excellent!

I’ve wanted a dirt bike for a while now. In my area there’s a bunch of sick trails. Problem is with my work schedule sometimes riding in the early morning or at night is what works for me. But the noise of a dirt bike would probably get to many heads over in my direction. This seems like a fun way to go around riding and gets some more NVG time.

Why would you ride around with no gloves? Ever fallen on asphalt with bare hands? It isnt a good time...

I feel like anymore all I do is watch long form commercials from guntubers. No substance to them whatsoever. Old school days of guntube 2008 and on it was about average guys putting together gear that worked for them, and whatever mods they did to it. Now it is polished, high speed commercials, with a bunch of ex-spec ops guys who are paid/given free stuff to make a commercial about their product. These guys don't care about us, they care about our money

Those things look tight as heck

I'd like supplemental charging with solar panels. Sure not a lot of surface area for it but it could help with leaving it for a time to get another 10-20% charge while you do whatever to get back to it.

$5,000, 50 MILES AND YOU CAN'T PEDAL IT WHEN IT RUNS OUT OF JUICE ....

Renewables are crap... The quiet and light weight is all i care for!

Got a Talaria MX4 last week. A little quieter still then the bikes that use belts like EridePro and the Surron. Youll want handlebar risers and probably 21/18 wheel set if you are a tall rider. Aside from all the fun, it’s part of my current tsunami evac plan to get up a nearby mountain…

Having a gas dirt bike means you can mount extra fuel cans to it on panniers, which extends the range potential dramatically. Wish you could do that with an electric bike, but these are stupid cool too.