Im a very proud owner of an Amazing Estarli E28 Pro. Love the bike!!! I bought my Estarli E28 Pro 4 weeks ago from Allen’s E-bikes. 2 weeks later after 100km racked up, mid ride, I had an issue. The power was pulsing whilst on a full charge. I’d lost power assist. The guys asked me to bring the bike down to the shop which I did asap, mud & all. They promptly cleaned my bike down, diagnosed a sensor issue, got the bike to Estarli where they, with no qualms replaced the sensor. The issue was resolved & best of all, this was all done in less than 48hrs door to door, with no costs incurred. Amazing service. Im 400km in now. The bike is sooo good! 🙌
Another plus one for not using standard blue/yellow can WD-40 on the chain. It's not a lubricant. It might make the chain stop squeaking for a short while but without an actual chain oil, it will be ineffective after maybe an hour of use again. (WD-40 as a brand make actual lubricants but just make sure it's not 'regular' WD-40
It is a lubricant. I wish people would stop claiming it's not. From WD40's own website, verbatim "WD-40 Multi-Use Product protects metal from rust and corrosion, penetrates stuck parts, displaces moisture and lubricates almost anything."
3:05 The WD in WD-40 stands for water distillation. It just makes the water evaporate and only lubricates for a short time. A regular oil should last longer and keep the bike from squeaking and rusting for longer periods of time. So I've heard.
A lot of cheaper e bikes I have tested on my channel have integrated front and rear light with a brake light also. I wish this was on all e bikes, especially rear brake light to let vehicles know when you are braking.
Yes, but how many weigh only 16.5 kg or there abouts? And with a torque sensor? And some suspension? It's a very small niche, but we need more light weight competition.
@@Altema22 I can always buy a set of lights for cheap and use them on multiple bikes instead of integrated lights that I cannot switch to others or change out if it goes bad. I can't make a 65-pound bike 35 pounds, nor can I easily convert one from a cadence sensor to a torque sensor. Also, as far as safety goes, I would also want some suspension. A little pothole can knock you off your bike day or night.
@@tconnolly9820 The reuse of the WD-40 brand on products that aren't actually WD-40 is really annoying. It used to be safe to tell people not to use WD-40 as a lubricant but now that isn't true for the brand use of the term, even if it is still the case for proper WD-40. Grrrr.... blooming marketing folk. 😞
@@GreenJimll I agree. And it's only in the last two months I realised there was a WD40 for bikes. I was confused reading comments and blogs because people were just referring to WD40. I suspect some people may also be confused and are mistakenly using the original product instead of the bike specific product. For people who are, I will completely understand their mistake and confusion. And as you said, there are now multiple completely different products for very different purposes all under the WD40 branding.
No don't use wd-40 or oil. In dry conditions you need a specific PTFE based lubricant that doesn't attract every bit of grime to your chain like oil. Oil only useful in the real wet.
I’d recommend wet and dry lube for the chain…….but, seating the wheel correctly never fails 😜 Wonderful, informed video 😊 Cheers keep up the good work…
I too was going to put my penny's worth in about not using WD-40 as a lubricant but others have already said it. WD40 will lubricate for a short time but is also used as a degreaser so it'll start to have the opposite effect. Oil in the wet, PFTE based lubricant in the dry such as GT-85
Love your reviews, thanks! Nothing quite like a good day in the saddle, exploring the world and feeling the better for it! It's amazing what a 2-4 mile ride twice a day can do for you. I wish the governments would spend more on bike lanes, bike safety and especially bike trails. Bike or eTunnels would be awesome for London, why not use some of them robots to make tons of bike tunnels. Just think of the health benefits and cost savings, not to mention lives saved! Lot's of cool things one could do in the future with them, like live wire pickups so travelers could charge while riding... Would also be nice to see bikes having little electronic broadcasting "chirpers" so smart cars can know they are nearby and drive smarter. Would be nice to require all vehicles carry AI co-piloting as well, aside from bike warning/avoidance, the car accident reduction rate would be worth it. Over 20k bike miles in 55+ years :-)
Nice bike. I take it that the battery can be removed and replaced by a mechanic at least? I wouldn't buy any bike that hasn't got repairable and replaceable spare parts. I want a bike that will last at least 10 years even if it does need a few reasonable repairs or replacements to keep it on the road.
Love the reviews! And as we Dutchies do some fair bit of cycling, these help a lot. I was actually leaning towards the Tenways (need me a new one) but I like this one as well. They share the same lights, the rear ones in particular. However, I do think I prfer the Tenways, just because of the beltdrive and the lack of gears, which will translate to low(er) service. At least that's what I hope.
Another great review from Electroheads! It is difficult to decide between this bike and Tenways CGO Pro. I don`t really need gears. If you are on a hill, you can basicly increase the power level but lack of suspension/shock absorber on Tenways worries me. I wish Tenways should have added a front suspension or at least shock absorber to it's CGO 600 Pro.
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so sad that we here in the US can't really ride bikes to get anywhere.(unless one has a death wish because none of the roads are built for bikes).... by the way... are e-bike theft common in the UK? Thanks!
Another great video, thank you. Your single criticism about the battery gauge seems to be a common one. Do you know of a bike that DOES give an accurate display of how much power is left?
Just a heads up. WD40 shouldn't be used on bike chains. WD40 is solvent not a lubricant. Bike specific chain lube is a little pricier but it's worth it in the long run.
Nice video, made me want to immediately go out a ride my e-bike! Looking out , pitch black, -5C, snow, looking at my new spike winter tyres I have to put on... Sigh!
Very professional presentation. Thank you very much. I have an e28 on order with all the extra spec. I have ridden all my life (now 71) my first major trip was when I was 3, but that's another story and this will be my first e bike. Do Evans sell the Estarli bikes because you might have just charmed the mechanic at your local Evans to have a look at yours? Maybe a grumpy pensioner would not be so lucky. Ride safely. BTW what is the long camera mount are you using on the front of the bike. I do a few cycle videos for my RU-vid channel and it looks useful.
Question: I currently commute on a Boardman URB 8.9 which weighs in at 11kg in basic format... My question: The Estrali weighs in at 16.6 Kilos - around 12/13 pounds more... Is it easy to get this weight of Bike above the Electrically assisted Max of 15.5 MPH? My Average 13 mile work commute which is fairly flat with stops at lights etc averages 15 mph, so I'm really wondering If I can get that up, and the time down with this Bike which is very similar in style to the URB 8.9? Thanks. Background - I typically cruise along the flat on the Boardman at around 17 to 20mph - is this feasible on the Estrali? Be good to hear from owners or the Video makers?
i understand these videos are sponsored but could you compare this estaril e28 to something like the Carrera Vengeance E or Carrera subway E from halfords which are £500 cheaper so more affordable, Thanks.
You won't miss anything as a second time buyer, it does everything you could want - but for someone looking for a straightforward gateway into e-bikes, this is perfect!
Love using my e28 I purchased from you, since watching your previous test. Would definitely recommend. It would be nice if they made a size smaller as my son wanted it but was a few inches too short. Also would be good to have a detachable frame battery, so can bring indoors, as my bike is stored in my workshop outside in the cold.
You say that this has a torque sensor but the bike shop I tried one from says it is a cadence sensor and on the test it kicked in quickly so it feels like a cadence one
Another great review, but could you please include details for charging. My current bike has a removable battery, which is useful as I don't have power in my garage.
its so scary riding without cycle lanes, bike seems ok, better would be a bohlt r200, 60km range, cheaper than this, n if u run out of battery u can just fold it n get on a train bus etc
3:45 Samsung is known for battery "reliability". Especially since after Samsung Note 7 has been prohibited to take on planes due to inflammable batteries.
Yes actually, because they'll never let that happen to them again. Companies that have been hacked before often have the best cybersecurity. Your gotcha, is not a gotcha
Good review. Just a few questions. In the range test the odometer was displayed in KM, can this be changed to Miles in settings ? The front suspension that comes with the bike and as displayed in the review, is that standard ? Many thanks
Hello! Thanks for the kind words. The odometer display can be changed yes, and the suspension model is different model to the non-suspension one. Here's the link to the model with suspension: electroheads.com/products/estarli-e28-electric-bike-with-suspension
The way you have locked your bike is not good. You do know that they can undo your front wheel, lift the forks up out of the lock and take your bike!!!?
Never ever go to Evans - they're owned by the awful Mike Ashley. Their explanation of what they will and won't work on is utter crap. There are plenty of independent bike shops around.
You’ve been somewhat disingenuous about the battery. You point out that it is “discreetly placed inside the bike”, however, carrying up flights of apartment stairs every time you need to charge it will be a nightmare. I can’t see Evans agreeing to work on it if there is a battery problem.
How is it disingenuous to point out a fact about the bike? If you want a removable battery then it's best to buy a bike with a removable battery, if you want an integrated battery then buy a bike with an integrated battery. As for Evans - why would you take it there when you would have a warranty from Estarli, or from the bike shop you bought the bike from?
It has no mudguards or rear rack and the saddle looks like it is as hard as nails. Why didn't the manufacturers fit a decedent suspension seat-post? £1,700 what a bunch of greedy bastards.
