Engwe L20 :: Review & E-Bike Waffle

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My review of the Engwe L20 - my Sweden Bike 🇸🇪
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I've been riding the Engwe L20 when I'm in Sweden. It's my first eBike and I'm very much enjoying it.
I've now ridden it far enough that I feel justified in giving an opinion and so here it is, in classic meandering style.
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@bushcraftdadgary5381 7 месяцев назад

I finally gave up the fight and went full Ebike this year, but im 55, so i'm allowed. iv'e done my stink on pedal bikes. I got a Carrera Crossfuse/ Halfords brand bike. Total cost to make it BIkepack freindly just over £2000. It does mean your pretty well limited to finding campsites every night. Which kinda takes away the cycle tramping nature of stopping where you can for the night. All in all i'm loving it.

@JethroJessop 7 месяцев назад

That would be my only criticism of eBikepacking, that you lose that element of self sufficiency which is one of the main draws for me. I'm intrigued by the logistics though and I think a trip in southern Sweden that ends each day at site with a plug is probably very doable and might have to be put in the schedule for next year

@hanswennerberg9443 2 месяца назад

I have the Engwe Engine X, slightly modified with bmx-handle bar. I love it. It´s a very robust bike. I´m using it to shop, going to the recycling station, going to work etc. It´s a "work horse" :) More fun going to work with the bike than by public transport or by car.

@JethroJessop 2 месяца назад

The world needs more people who use a bike for day to day tasks like this. I salute you :) Any bike that helps encourage such a lifestyle is a good one!

@davinacaine3615 7 месяцев назад

I’m very happy for anyone to have an electric bike, I know people who have them and for many reasons. I do get grumpy when people assume my bike is electric.

@JethroJessop 7 месяцев назад

People assume my Surly is electric sometimes as well. They mistake the Rohloff for a motor. I just point out that if it was an eBike I wouldn't be cycling so slowly ;)

@NigelMarston 7 месяцев назад

Oh my goodness - you've basically transcribed my thoughts word for word. I have an old MTB converted for a more comfortable "touring" seating position and a large battery powering my lights, the rear one is attached to my rack. I guess I can't blame people for thinking it's an e-bike, particularly when I blast past them (I cycle often enough to have decent bike legs). There's a very old couple who ride e-bikes around here (north Cotswolds). They must be in their 80s. I see them often and THIS is why I love e-bikes. They always wave and look so happy. An e-bike would have been awesome when my children were young. I towed my daughter for many hundreds of miles in her little trailer. I might have gone further with a bit of e-assist. She absolutely loved it.

@JethroJessop 7 месяцев назад

@@NigelMarston people on bikes is always good. I'm glad that because of the existence of ebikes I can pretty sure I'll be cycling until the day I drop 😉

@davinacaine3615 7 месяцев назад

@@NigelMarston I’m Cotswolds too and we do have some hills 🤣

@Curlew-Corner 7 месяцев назад

Really interesting, thanks. Loved the lichens and fungi at the nature reserve - and the bike review, of course.

@JethroJessop 7 месяцев назад

The fungi in Sweden were amazing. I've never seen so many and such good specimens!

@garywatson3102 7 месяцев назад

That was the most enjoyable bike review I've watched so far.

@JethroJessop 7 месяцев назад

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm never sure if I'm making sense when I do gear reviews so the good feedback is appreciated 🙂

@FMOAB 6 месяцев назад

Best bike review i have seen. Very helpful thank you.

@JethroJessop 6 месяцев назад

My pleasure, I'm very glad you found it useful!

@rukinaa 2 месяца назад

Good review, love the nature all throughout the video too! You can enable the throttle by turning the bike on and holding the throttle wide open with one of the brake levers for about 10 seconds right after you turn the bike on (repeat the same process to disable it again). The top speed can be modified in the settings menu on the display by holding down the + - buttons at the same time, then press the + button until you are in the P3 menu and press the power button once to enter it, from there on the number at the bottom of the display will start to flash and you can change it with the +- buttons to the desired "max" speed. Once you set it to the desired settings you hold down the power button for about 3 seconds to save the settings. Do this at your own risk obviously as in certain countries it is illegal to go over 25km/h (on pedal assist) and have a working throttle.

@JethroJessop 2 месяца назад

Good info, thanks. I meant to look into this before making the video but never got round to it. I like peddling and would rather have range than speed so I'll probably leave mine as it was out of the box. Good to know though for emergencies 😉

@rukinaa 2 месяца назад

@JethroJessop Most welcome. I do agree with you about the speed and peddling, that's pretty much my personal choice too. I did however increase the top speed to about 35 and enable the throttle. Around where I live there aren't any cycling lanes/infrastructure so you're always on the main road and that little extra speed makes it feel somewhat safer to ride along the cars and whatnot when there is a lot of traffic. The throttle is nice when you have to stop & go a lot due to traffic too when you can't overtake. I did a few tests with my L20 and when I increased the max top speed to 63 (settings don't let you go higher) the bike would reach around 37-45 km/h on pedal assist 5. If I put it on pedal assist 2 it would remain at 25 km/h.

@JethroJessop 2 месяца назад

@@rukinaa that makes good sense. Cycling in traffic is a whole different experience and anything that makes it less dodgy is a bonus. The max top speed sounds terrifying though! 😉

@rukinaa 2 месяца назад

@JethroJessop hahah indeed the max speed does feel sketchy (it definitely doesn't reach 63 even on a flat road. Downhill it does), 35 is enough for my needs. That's more or less the average speed I reach by peddling a normal bike too so I suppose it just feels familiar to me.

@JethroJessop 2 месяца назад

@@rukinaa I've never been a fast rider. I dunno what I might hit on a good open downhill with a decent surface but I'd probably scare myself and have to slow down whatever 😉

@timhobin8490 7 месяцев назад

Always enjoy your pontificating.....and your philosophising

@JethroJessop 7 месяцев назад

Thank you. I tried to get a bit of both in this time

@mallyredfearn6834 2 месяца назад

I've seen a few reviews of this bike, all good, but my doubts came from some of the comments that followed. This review has swung it. Most definitely an honest review thats answered all my questions. Now, where's my credit card?

@JethroJessop 2 месяца назад

It is exactly what it looks like. A cheap, entry level ebike that will absolutely work for a large amount of people. Are there better bikes out there for specific types of riding? Yeah, definitely but they cost a lot more. For the kind of cycling most people want to do the L20 will do you very well.

@marnig9185 7 месяцев назад

We are all need a bike,everyday and there is one for everyone.❤

@JethroJessop 7 месяцев назад

Exactly!

@alanvaughan4143 3 месяца назад

I use an e-bike for my work ( rodent control) with my Border Terrier on the back because I can no longer use my Defender in the city I was born in due to stealth tax’s ( green zone) . It’s invaluable to me with kit I carry also leisure riding . I’m almost 69 and I and my Terrier covered near on 2 thousand miles on it. Highly recommend Engwe .never had a problem with mine

@alanvaughan4143 3 месяца назад

I also use a Whyte Caledonian Hybrid ( no motor)😆👍

@JethroJessop 3 месяца назад

That's some good mileage, fair play! This is where ebikes really come into their own I think. Picking up where cars are no longer a viable option

@colinwest3773 5 месяцев назад

So impressed by the videos I ordered one today have had one for the last six years, it was the best one back in the day! me it’s getting old!! Hope this Engwe l30 will be better,(hope I can handle the speed!) if I come off it I will still be happy!,

@JethroJessop 5 месяцев назад

Glad you found it useful and I hope the new bike delivers for you and gives many happy miles of riding :)

@fishmaster1960 7 месяцев назад

If you've got the space this would be a good addition to have for going down the shop's and pub on. Surprised it has suspension with those tyres. Good review, it will be interesting to see your bikepacking trip on it.

@JethroJessop 7 месяцев назад

Yeah, the wheel set/suspension choice is a little odd. I'd rather have bigger wheels and no suspension but that's me harking back to my Ogre in the UK ;)

@Eric-rt6tg 7 месяцев назад

There are all kinds of tasty models of e-bikes these days. Some are very suitable for bicycle adventures. I think you would be the ideal guy for testing and reviewing them. Would love to see that.

@JethroJessop 7 месяцев назад

Let's hope the major eBike manufacturers are all watching and want me to do a mass, ebike fight to the death to see which is the ultimate bikepacking machine! I'd happily dedicate my summer to that cause 😉

@adamjhayes59 7 месяцев назад

I am curious about these. I think I will love then in my declining years.

@JethroJessop 7 месяцев назад

They are great for that, or for anyone who just wants a boost, or to help with carrying heavy loads or covering greater distances. I'm a fan for sure

@mikelambrou4462 7 месяцев назад

Ten years ago I was cycling from Hampton Court to Versailles, a largely off road ride. At the end of day one I was struggling up a gnarly and steep climb up onto the North Downs and I was overtaken by two guys a good 20 years my senior who effortlessly cruised past me! That was my first encounter with an eMTB. Later on I caught up with these guys, after gently teasing them for a bit they simply stated that those bikes were keeping them out pedalling in their 70's and the penny dropped for me! I haven’t bought one yet but I’m certain that I will sometime into the future.

@JethroJessop 7 месяцев назад

I had a very similar experience. Getting overtaken by an old chap smoking a rollup as he zipped up a mountain road in Norway. He looked like he was having a great time and someone having fun on a bike is not something anyone should look down on :)

@mikelambrou4462 7 месяцев назад

@@JethroJessop completely agree! It turned out that the guys that overtook me owned a cycle shop(s) and had just started importing electric Haibikes so they were also doing a good job of promoting their wares too! That said they had a support van following them on the ride with spare batteries, ten years ago I reckon they would have been struggling to get more than 20 mile range off road with lots of assist. I believe on day three (80+ miles) they actually ran out of juice miles away from their van. One of the ride organisers heroically cycled the bike some 10 miles to the support van, I reckon the bike weighed at least 35kg so that really was a good effort!

@JethroJessop 7 месяцев назад

@@mikelambrou4462 a very good effort indeed. Battery range is only really reaching useful numbers now for the kind of riding I like to do. Next year it would be cool to see if I can do a multi day eride and see what its like.

@mikelambrou4462 7 месяцев назад

@@JethroJessop I shall look forward to following along with that. The logistics will be a challenge but just imagine how many pies you could pack!

@JethroJessop 7 месяцев назад

@@mikelambrou4462 that is the major consideration 😉

@matryderadventures 7 месяцев назад

I'm in complete agreement. I think e-bikes are a great thing. The E assist is the key thing. It was a bit sad seeing lots of children in the USA flying around on bikes withour pedaling. I wanted to push them off but didn't. OK, some.

@JethroJessop 7 месяцев назад

Yeah, you gotta put a bit in yourself. You gotta put the cycle in bicycle ;)

@CargoBikeCowboy 7 месяцев назад

I think e bikes have their place. The only thing that has come up in talking to people in my area that have e-bikes is peddling them home if they run out of battery power or if they malfunction. I have made the suggestion to them to ride the bike with the battery off away from home to train their legs and then use the battery for the ride home if their tired.

@JethroJessop 7 месяцев назад

Battery management is definitely a big consideration if you are going to do big rides. I assume most people will be doing rides that don't come close to emptying the battery though so excluding tech failures I doubt there is often need to ride without the assist if yuo are careful.

@Anna-Ess 7 месяцев назад

Certainly a thorough review. And I do agree that e-bikes in general is a very good thing! This one looks like a useful bike for many purposes, as you say, (albeit with a slightly ridiculous wheel diameter). As long as you dont have to lift it. 40 kilos seems a lot... I come to think of some other videos from the UK.... You've sometimes had to carry your bike up flights of stairs and over gates and stuff right? I think it seems like a pretty weird thing, to announce a public cycle route where there is these kinds of obstacles... And if someone came there with an Engwe, they would most probably have to find another way... How much does the Surly Ogre bike weigh (unloaded)?

@JethroJessop 7 месяцев назад

I've no idea how much the surly weighs but not as much as this, especially when both loaded with gear. I wouldn't take it on the same routes though. The Engwe would be better suited to cruises along the coast in Sweden or trips into the forest on decent access roads. I definitely wouldn't be hefting it over any gates 😬

@dartmoormole 7 месяцев назад

good review

@JethroJessop 7 месяцев назад

Thank you. Glad you liked it 🙂

@timporter8886 7 месяцев назад

I am thankful that I don't need one of those electric-trickery thingys..I hope to pedal for as long as I can! Sorry if I don't sound completely positive. I'm not here to spout negativity, or anything like it. I appreciate that there are some folk that may need these yo get out there, bless them! These things are not really my cuppa T, to be honest. But wanted to comment as I'm here to support the channel..so there! Totally don't blame you for accepting a free "bike", who wudn't. Your integrity is in tact though, through your honest and thorough review. And the fact you took time to properly test it! Be interesting to see you utilize it for bikepacking!?!? Do you have any plans for another trip this year, or is it gonna be spring time (sensibly)? Take care Jethro 😊

@JethroJessop 7 месяцев назад

I doubt I'll do any more trips this year now. I have one still to edit and get out but it will likely be next spring before you see me camping again sadly. I'm hoping to ride the Pictish Trail next year which will be a fantastic trip. A long one too, the longest I've done for a while. But that is up in Scotland so will not be any time soon 🥶 I'll maybe try and do an overnighter on the ebike just to try it out but that also depends on the temperature in Sweden so we shall see. Not sure how I'll fill the channel until then. More videos about eggs? Some failed baking in the woods?

@timporter8886 7 месяцев назад

@@JethroJessop Perhaps you can do a bike build? Go to markets, car boot sales, and second hand shops, on your e-bike thingy. See if you can put together either a budget, a classic or a vintage set up for bikepacking. I suggest this, because I did exactly the same thing myself. I found an old retro 80s-90s Kona mtb at a car boot sale. The seatpost was alloy and had seized in the chromoly frame, hence the £25 price tag. I managed to free it over time, and replaced it with an old one from my shed. The seat was fine. I found a second hand pair of schwabe tyres for £1 each at a different car boot sale; and a suitable rear rack that someone had discarded in a skip. I already had some camping gear, and some panniers, but bought a military sleeping bag (practically new) for a fiver, also from a car boot sale. And a Paremo jacket for a pound. A set up can be got with patience, perseverance, a nose for a bargain, and a few pounds. It may take a while, but you have all winter!? Just a thought! Take care buddy 😊

@JethroJessop 7 месяцев назад

@@timporter8886 that sounds more up Alan's street to be honest 😉 I am not a good bike mechanic and I don't really enjoy tinkering with bikes (weirdly perhaps). I see it as a chore like washing dishes, it just has to be done. I love cycling but the hardware itself leaves me a little cold. Dunno if that makes sense? I'm thinking I might look at some.more bushcraft type stuff. I want to get better at fire making and camp cooking so there are some videos to be had there perhaps.

@j_muller 7 месяцев назад

I switched to eBikes about 10 years ago and am now on my 3d e-Bike (Gazelle Bloom). I mainly use it on roads/paths and I love that. But I am considering getting an Engwe to take on trains. They are very heavy, but I do not like the dinky, short range folders. Maybe one day........

@JethroJessop 7 месяцев назад

I did consider going for a folding one but in the end I went for range and racks as I'll hopefully never have to commute again 😉

@j_muller 7 месяцев назад

@@JethroJessop I want to use the train to go to towns / cities and then view the sites at up to 20-30 miles away on bike. But the 40 Kg is a bit daunting. The Gazelle Blooms are very nice to ride and carry 175 Kg (including rider) but are not really handy for trains and wilder paths. Maybe I should hire or borrow a 30+kg folder and try them first.

@JethroJessop 7 месяцев назад

@@j_muller I'm not sure if the folding Engwe models are all the same weight but I agree about taking normal bikes on trains - it's doable but rarely a relaxing experience 😉 It's always good to try before you buy if possible.

@j_muller 7 месяцев назад

@@JethroJessop One reviewer said that his Engwe with rear-suspension was 6 kgs heavier than his Engwe without. I forgot the exact model. Weight and size make me reluctant. Otherwise: I want one.

@JethroJessop 7 месяцев назад

@@j_muller suspension adds weight I guess. They are definitely not designed to be lightweight and they lean quite heavily on being electric. No shame in that though. I'll keep making more vids as I ride mine more so keep watching and see how I get on 😉

@Biking360 7 месяцев назад

If I had the cash I think I would also probably add an e-bike to my collection. If anyone wants to send me one for review feel free!!

@JethroJessop 7 месяцев назад

I'd really like to get one of those massive cargo bikes that seem to be really popular in Sweden. They really are pricey though!

@famousaimless2 7 месяцев назад

Were I to give in and purchase an ebike, in my mind it would be perfect for commuting. As is, I arrive at work quite sweaty some days, so the assist would greatly mitigate that. For recreation, I prefer to ride a standard bike, mainly for fitness. In our area of California we have had some issues with ebikes. Trails that have only seen traditional bikes for decades without undo wear and tear have suddenly become quite eroded after the packed layer on top has been worn down by the heavier ebikes and multiplied laps being ridden on them. The two types of ebikers we encounter are of course- Converts from traditional bikes and New riders that previously weren’t strong enough to ride our rather demanding local trails. It’s remarkably easy to discern between the two, as seasoned bikers moving over to ebikes will exercise the proper etiquette learned over decades, while the new riders seem only to want to impress everyone with their new found power. We always used to encounter slower riders on climbs, and would adjust our pace till a clearing allowed us to pass courteously. Yet now we are essentially harassed by some ebikers who can’t fathom the option of simply slowing down for a few minutes for a wide spot on the trail, and loudly voice their impatience almost immediately. I wouldn’t dream of calling for any kind of ban on ebikes, but it would certainly help if new riders could learn established etiquette from the more conscientious among their friends, and put in an effort to maintain the trails that see increased wear from their heavier bikes.

@JethroJessop 7 месяцев назад

In locations where there are a lot of riders all thrown in together I can absolutely see an issue as it does split the crowd in two really, those with assist and those without. I don't ride a lot of trail centres and on a good bikepacking trip I'll go days without seeing another rider so I guess its not something I've come up against very often. I guess, as always, it comes down to everyone just trying to be cool and not inflict their choices on anyone else

@petergilbert72 7 месяцев назад

I have an e-bike (my only bike) and I use it bikepacking, shopping, delivering stuff, and just riding around. And I take it on trains. I normally ride some of my journey without motor-assist, either exceeding 25kmh or turning the motor to ‘off’. Having a bike that rolls easily without power is important to me. I’m not a 100% fan though of e-MTBs as these vehicles aren’t replacing a car at all - in fact they are taken by SUV to distant hills to ride the trails. Of course, any exercise is good, but in this circumstance are they that different from a scrambling e-motorbike? And my local Trek bike shop appears mainly to cater for this type of riding. Like e-SUVs, e-bikes are getting bigger and so are their batteries.

@JethroJessop 7 месяцев назад

I suppose that is an argument against them but people have aways transported mountainbikes to hills in the back of cars even before they were battery powered. I've even done it myself 😬 I agree that eMTBs aren't replacing any cars but I wouldn't assume they are adding to that problem either (could be wrong there). As with all things, it is more complicated than being simply a good or bad thing but I'm still a fan, generally speaking

@peter236uk1 7 месяцев назад

Hi mate i have normal bikes but fancy a e bike with spending loads this might fit the bill. Couple of questions if you can help out. Would it be ok for someone 6ft 1ish

@JethroJessop 7 месяцев назад

I'm about that height I think. The stance is very upright and quite short but I've done a couple of long rides and was fine. I'll probably swap the saddle out. I'm not a big fan of those big wide softy saddles .

@wasdalemanexploringoutdoor5137 7 месяцев назад

I remember when you did the pennine bridleway, imagine how an E bike would change the dynamics of that ride. I’ve done sections of it myself on a hybrid mountain bike and E bike and I think I would personally get more enjoyment out of the E bike, it would take away some of the relentless ups.

@JethroJessop 7 месяцев назад

I imagine the PBW would be quite a lot of strain on the battery. Lots of steep, technical climbs. You'd be doing quite short days and if you did run out of juice you'd be calling a taxi 😉

@wasdalemanexploringoutdoor5137 7 месяцев назад

@@JethroJessop You would have to stay in pubs purely to be able to charge you battery. 😂

@JethroJessop 7 месяцев назад

@@wasdalemanexploringoutdoor5137 and stop in every cafe and bakery you passed. What a chore that would be 😉

@colinwest3773 6 месяцев назад

I bought an electric bike about five years ago,use it every day for between 30 minutes and an 1 hour every day could not be without it,range and speed is not important,it’s getting out seeing who is doing what to their house.Plus more importantly i needed a new nee ,had this done now more than ever important to get exercise,with my old electric bike I do all our shopping get three carer bags of shopping in the saddle bags.Would love to get a new one would hove to be a similar one.

@JethroJessop 5 месяцев назад

They are great bits of kit. And they are only going to get better with time. I hope a little battery assist will keep me riding until the day I drop!

@CMZPICTURES 7 месяцев назад

Yeah that 250w 60nm 25kph no throttle is the EU/UK spec for a pedelec bike which for legal purposes is a bicycle. If you increase the power or add a throttle it becomes a moped and then you ought to have insurance and stuff, it gets murky. I guess the UK police have finally started clamping down on derestricted deliveroo bikes not least because if the charger doesn't match the battery you can burn your house down. Being able to remove the battery easily is awesome because those batteries don't really like to get very cold, so you can leave the bike out in the cold and bring the battery in the warm. I totally hadn't thought about that when I got my ebike and I'm so glad I don't have an integrated battery. I don't have to lug the bike up 2 flights of stairs every time I use it :-) Scenery looks fantastic and those mushrooms!

@JethroJessop 7 месяцев назад

Yeah, the removable battery was something that drew me to the L20 for sure. I figure as well that the battery is going to need replacing one day and if its all integrated into the frame that seems like it might be a pain in the arse?

@CMZPICTURES 7 месяцев назад

@@JethroJessop Yeah on some bikes if the battery goes you need a new frame which just seems crazy. I did kill my first battery, i think kept riding it after it was flat. Over discharged it. I was in Finland for a wedding years ago. We were up in the Arctic circle for about a week and we got to see the Aurora. It's amazing, way brighter and quicker changing than I expected. Nothing like the milky way where you kinda need a good imagination to see it. You should definitely get up there and check it out if you didn't already.

@JethroJessop 7 месяцев назад

@@CMZPICTURES I've not been that far north at all but is on my list. Has been for a long time in fact. I love the idea of a few days in a cabin in the dark, a nice log fire, eat, drink and be merry and watch the aurora. One day!

@bluegtturbo Месяц назад

Best review so far of this bike

@bluegtturbo Месяц назад

The problem is that the traditional bike insurers simply don't cover e mopeds for those of us who'd like a bit more speed

@joeobrien9648 7 месяцев назад

Using E-mtb can help and teach you the best lines to take off road without getting cream crackered(cockney rhyming slang..cream crackered=knackered)

@JethroJessop 7 месяцев назад

Takes some of the work away from the plates of meat so you can keep your head up and have a butchers at your surroundings. The extra speed does mean the wind plays havoc with me barnet to though 😉

@Doofer1234 7 месяцев назад

I enjoyed the review:: How do I buy the Christmas book ????

@JethroJessop 7 месяцев назад

There is a link at the bottom of the video description. The site is pretty self explanatory once you are there, just a simple payment form. Let me know if you can't find your way there and I'll dig out the direct link for you

@peteruhrig7946 3 месяца назад

Can me please tell anyone, how to clear the 'Trip-Counter' on the display of the ENGWE L20. It shows always the same value like the 'Total distance!. Thanks in advance!

@JethroJessop 3 месяца назад

I'm not actually sure I'm afraid. I'll have a look next time I go out on it and see if I can work it out but that won't be for a while

@peteruhrig7946 3 месяца назад

@@JethroJessop Thanks in the meantime !

@whopostedthis 7 месяцев назад

I am an obsessed cyclist with a load of surly, salsa and Genesis bikes… but I also have an ebike - a tern cargo bike, similar to the one you tested but a bit more of an expensive option. It is brilliant. I was resistant at first but realised that by not using an ebike I was driving more than I need to because everyone has a limit in terms of how far they will ride a non ebike, and when that limit is reached, if you can’t catch a bus/train you either use a car or an ebike… in short I agree with you!

@JethroJessop 7 месяцев назад

A full on cargo bike is almost certainly in my future somewhere. I see people taking several kids to school at once in them or lugging masses of shopping around. They really are a viable car alternative in many situations and as such are a really important part of the puzzle. Plus they just look super cool :)

@cipieugen7324 Месяц назад

11:30 it is 😂 😅 it's a trick with the remote display and already on RU-vid 😮 ( gratis) from 25-60

@JethroJessop Месяц назад

I know I saw a few explanations of it but I've still not tried it. To be honest, riding off road any faster than 20 or so would shake the bike to pieces i think!

@StarEssences 7 месяцев назад

I built up my own with Trump's stimulus money; I needed one: I suck going up hills and at the time I had back issues. E-biking makes riding a bicycle that much more pleasant and less strain on the human body. An e-bike can not only go faster (if they choose to) but also go further in distance when realistically the total amount of mileage you do on an e-bike is actual 50% less. In other words, take your total mileage from the time you begin e-biking and then take the total at the time you end your ride and divide that mileage by 2. This is your actual mileage accomplished as comparing these types of bikes to a non-motorized one. One's ride when carrying weighty cargo is with ease too with an e-bike.

@JethroJessop 7 месяцев назад

They are great in so many ways. Personally, I think the world is a better place if more people are cycling. Whatever kind of bikes they are using 🙂

@StarEssences 7 месяцев назад

@@JethroJessop Tell that to the wealthier classes here within USA; Some of them think that if you are found riding a bicycle that you are in poverty (?????). A lot of people here in USA are very sedentary and tend to make a big stink towards those who are physically active and enjoy being so. Go figure why a lot of citizens here are also over weight!!!! (bigger than they should be for their own personal bone frame structure). I moved from San Diego to Vegas; I have testimonials about the residents here....I know where I currently reside, I more than likely should re-locate to another area of Southern Nevada where I can ride my bike more often in low traffic communities and areas. I can only 'safely' ride where I am currently on certain days and times.

@JethroJessop 7 месяцев назад

@@StarEssences Ive never visited the US but Ive heard people say that it can be hard to escape the traffic when cycling certain routes or in certain areas. Here in the UK we are pretty crowded and developed so there is not much in the way of wilderness but it is pretty accessible and you can usually get where you want to go without getting in heavy traffic.

@Gordonhaymes 7 месяцев назад

This was a good conversation, eh Waffle ... 🙃

@JethroJessop 7 месяцев назад

It's what I do best 😉

@Alan_s_Channel 7 месяцев назад

How many miles to the gallon?

@JethroJessop 7 месяцев назад

After a pint or two I'm ok but after a gallon I'm probably not riding anywhere 😉

@vgang3605 2 месяца назад

did you say you got 90km from the battery ?

@JethroJessop 2 месяца назад

I did. I made a video on that particular ride : ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Dctk8dNNEZA.html There is a link in the description to route I took on Strava so you can see the elevation and whatnot if you are interested in the details. And the video will show you the kind of terrain I was covering. It was fairly mixed riding and not that hilly but I didn't hold back on the juice so I'd say it was a fairly realistic, long ride in that part of the world.

@vgang3605 2 месяца назад

@@JethroJessop thanks Jethro I didn't know about the Strava information. Great content it's been really helpful for choosing the right ebike for bike camping. I like that you're videos are pretty chilled out happy riding 😎

@JethroJessop 2 месяца назад

@@vgang3605 no worries,really glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching 😃

@janine-theeternalwannabe 7 месяцев назад

...yea maybe, but a funny idiot at that 😄 Gorgoeus landscapes you have there, absolutely gorgeous, and such a clean sea shore (apart from one abandoned tyre...how on earth did it land there?).

@JethroJessop 7 месяцев назад

There had been some big storms just before I filmed this and apparently they washed up a lot of rubbish all along the coast. They seem to be pretty efficient at clearing it up though and returning things to their usual tidy state :)

@janine-theeternalwannabe 7 месяцев назад

@@JethroJessop Heja Sverige!

@johnarnebirkeland 7 месяцев назад

Bike touring and bike exploring in general is about the experience. And if you are having a better experience on an e-bike, then that is all you should care about.

@JethroJessop 7 месяцев назад

Amen to that. Every bike is a good bike

@MadLFC 7 месяцев назад

Good balanced review. As an e-mountain bike rider (and a conventional cyclist) I have uses for both. The stigma surrounding e-bikes is old and boring now and is only coming from a minority of ignorant people who either can't afford them and are jealous or hard core narrow-minded roadies or mountain bikers who think everyone should be as fanatical as they are.

@JethroJessop 7 месяцев назад

Any bike is a good bike says I. Some people love gatekeeping but I can't see the point in imposing limitations on something as simple and good as cycling.

@Furkidd 7 месяцев назад

Get another battery with you and you can travel even longer

@JethroJessop 7 месяцев назад

This is definitely an option for longer trips with no options to charge. Another benefit of a removable battery!

@timhobin8490 7 месяцев назад

Electric bikes...thumbs up

@JethroJessop 7 месяцев назад

From me also 👍

@jimbojet8728 7 месяцев назад

Just adverts Jethro, be honest! You’re not an e-bike person, as I’m not. Not yet anyway. You were given a free bike, so you can tell people on your channel how good it used to. You;re doing engwe’s advertising for them and inflicting this drivel on your subscribers. Guard your attraction Jethro, don;t be frivolous with it. You may regret it?

@JethroJessop 7 месяцев назад

Not at all. This is a genuine review and I'll stand by my opinions. The bike was free but I specifically said when they offered it that I wouldn't say anything I didn't think was true. I've never owned an ebike but I'm absolutely pro the tech and I honestly think they are an important part of a better future, arguably more so than electric cars. I tend not to review gear unless I like it so all my reviews have a hint of advert to them but only because, if I had nothing good to say I wouldn't have made the video. It won't become a common topic but if people offer me free stuff (right when I genuinely need it) in return for an honest review then I don't feel bad taking them up on that.

@dcawkwell 7 месяцев назад

Be careful I have read reports of similar bikes to this where the front wheel can come loose and fall out of the front forks. It also happened to a relative. I expect all these bikes are just rebranded from bikes made in China.

@JethroJessop 7 месяцев назад

It's been solid so far but I'll keep an eye on it. I have been checking things like that because I did put it through some pretty bumpy rides but it's held together so far 😉

@1701_FyldeFlyer Месяц назад

Sorry, too much waffle!

@JethroJessop Месяц назад

That is my weakness

@johnlista 7 месяцев назад

Ultra boring......Nice try but you don't have any passion for the subject, move on!

@JethroJessop 7 месяцев назад

I'll be honest, I don't really get that passionate about gear generally. I'd rather be riding a bike than talking about it 😉 Sorry if I bored you, I'll be back to riding again next week!