VoltBike Mariner Review - $1.2k

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The VoltBike Mariner is a miniaturized fat tire electric bike that's sand and snow capable, you get fenders, a rack and integrated lights for utility and safety no matter the terrain. Mid-mount battery design keeps weight low and centered, it's removable for reduced weight (when folding and transporting the bike) but requires that the seat be removed to get it off. Seat post suspension improves ride quality, you get nine levels of assist as well as trigger throttle mode that overrides for help climbing or slogging through soft stuff. Key must be left in when riding and can jingle a bit, the display is not removable and it along with the compass, bell and throttle could get bumped when folding, no clasps to keep it folded.
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@electricbikecity9664 7 лет назад

That beach ride looked like a lot of fun!

@MrHatetheplayer 6 лет назад

still waiting in the mail. that thing rips, can't wait to get mine!

@BsBucWiLD 5 лет назад

I glad to see you finally started using something to hold the camera instead of holding it while you ride lol

@rogerdueck9725 7 лет назад

I've been waiting for this particular review for a while now :) I'm saving up for an electric bike but am not sure how well the transition is gonna go cause I live in Edmonton, Canada and it snows alot here. So I want a bike that can handle the winter but at the same time be able to fold it up and put it into a car. So I'm really happy to know that you liked it :)

@VoltbikeCanada 7 лет назад

Hi Roger..thanks for your feedback. Just to mention that shipping anywhere in Canada is just $49 CAD. Sweet heh...

@McNuggetEh 7 лет назад

You can get a level 0 on the bike inside the settings menu. It's just not set as default when you first get the bike. It is completely manual so no throttle and no PAS but it's nice to have the lights and bike monitor or if you'd like to pedal without power. Also of note there is a walk assist.

@richardkane6950 4 года назад

i just got a mariner step thru and it is great .

@eskileriksson4457 7 лет назад

I would love to have one of those in the boat. Good on all surfaces, and still stove away easily.

@jonneet2126 6 лет назад

Riding in sand can be tricky. As an old motorcyclist I learned very early that if you go slowly through the sand, the tired dig in and fight you, and wander all over. If you keep the speed up, it kind of hydroplanes over the deep stuff. It does still wander some, but you don't fight it. Let the wander a bit and relax. A little like riding over a draw bridge with the steel grating. Relax and let the bike wander a bit, and don't try to fight it. It is a bit disconcerting, but going slowly in sand and fighting the bike, wears you out much quicker.

@deanchampion6777 7 лет назад

I've had 5 electric bikes. I liked the folding bike with small tires, except when hitting the crappy streets and potholes of Boston (it nearly broke my spine). Forget off road, except on a smooth beach. But good if your city has good, smooth streets. If your city has hills, definitely opt for more power... period. And a swing arm or shock absorber on the back is really great; but a shock on the front is a flat-out necessity.

@jamescampbell8833 5 лет назад

I would love to see you do a review on a Lectric XP fat tire folding e-bike. It is similar to this one.

@EPSTomcat11 7 лет назад

By the way thanks for all the beach rides - it's a great test for the torque and climbing power of the motor. I have an M1 license - could I request a 1000w motor upgrade?

@123bigred 7 лет назад

I live in phoenix--so surprised to see saguaro cactus in that valley/road you went on!

@SuperSailingvideos 7 лет назад

Court, Love your videos. I live in philadelphia and am thinking that a fat tire folding bike might be great for getting around.I have my eye on either a voltbike mariner of radmini. Is the Radmini really more powerful or is it same motor rated higher? I like the ambassador program from voltbike which will allow me to share my bike and defray the cost.

@norsemengalleries641 7 лет назад

Hello Court... Great Review!!! One of your best ever! I noticed that you had a RadMini on beach as well... Concerning strictly performance on the beach & loose/packed sand, how did the RAD compare to VoltBike? Why? After viewing this review, I called George(founder) @ VoltBike... Talked at length... Hands-down, Mariner has substantially better price, performance, quality, features and higher-end components v.s. RadMini... And they both have 500w motors... RAD is mis-leading stating @ website that their's is 750w... It is 500w with a 750w peak if I am not mistaken... Please verify for me... Thanks for all your reviews... Planning on buying a Mariner at end of May, once it warms up here in COLDDDDD Minnesota... Ken Brose Facebook -->> Kenneth Brose 3/10/2017

@kena9595 7 лет назад

For just general riding around city streets in Florida which one do you think would be better for comfort and handing the SSR Trailviper or this one. Thanks

@gaenbame 7 лет назад

preciosa bicicleta!! tu recomiendas el motor central bafang de 350w?

@mdwoods100 7 лет назад

Another great review. This one would be great for carrying around while you travel. Especially for older folks.

@VoltbikeCanada 7 лет назад

Yes Mark, and you also feel very stable when you ride, thanks for the 4" fat tires.

@LuDiamondss 7 лет назад

was wondering what is the weight capacity before I make this purchase. and I do mean the actual weight the volt bike mariner can handle???

@kathrinekukova6677 7 лет назад

Update April/2017. I just bought Mariner. Came standard with splash guard and rear derailleur guard. It's nice that you supply helmets with your bikes, but they are heavy! DOT helmets more suitable for motorbikes.

@MoPoppins 7 лет назад

What do you think of the bike? Are you happy with your decision? I was thinking of getting the Rad Mini, but now this bike is looking quite tempting.

@miesic 7 лет назад

Well yes and no, I didn't realize how heave the bike is until I got it (same with the rad). I would choose it over rad mini any day (better components, except motor, plus fenders, love the lights) I use the bike to get me around Boston, so the heavy fat tires aren't ideal, but that isn't bikes flaw. Dragging it up the stairs while opening the doors is a torture. The 500w motor has plenty of power for this bike. I would only see 750w motor as an advantage if these bikes could go over 20mph. Its too bad, you wont really go over 21-22mph unless you go downhill. The resistance from the wind (you sit upright) and tires itself is too high.

@Waltkat 7 лет назад

Martin Kuka From what I understand, the motor in the Radmini is also 500W, so no advantage there. Rad just publishes the peak power which happens to be 750W. A little bit of marketing mumbo jumbo to boost sales. And the last time I checked, Rad wants $120 for a pair of plastic fenders/mudguards for their Mini. Highway robbery, in my book.

@oldhickory2064 6 лет назад

Only thing you didn't mention was battery life where the RAD Mini is far superior then the Mariner. You can buy a lot of fenders for the savings on the Battery life IMHO

@fistofthenorthstar9010 6 лет назад

How does the volt stand up to rain and snow?

@VenoStuff 7 лет назад

Where i can't get those fenders for my bike?

@JasOGrowney 5 лет назад

As soon as I'm approved I'll ask this on the forum... I'm about to buy and have a weird set of requirements and need help: I became disabled 7 years ago and am trying to get back out on walking trails on an e-bike. I'll be slow cruising (mostly), want lots of distance, think I need at least 500W because I'm 6'-250#, and will be taking it in my van to -say- edge of town and then riding into town. I cannot pedal, I'll be using the throttle completely. Ideas?!

@owenmorrrison6047 7 лет назад

yeah I speak to a few people and they all share the same sentiment , but am just hoping for a smooth transaction .

@cyclonudista 3 года назад

Is this bike similar/identical to the OM bike or CSM bike? the all look pretty much the same and have similar features.

@Funkywallot 5 лет назад

I have this bike , what surprised me a lot is the amount of torque , it takes me uphill much much better then a 26 inch fatbike bicycle with the same 500w hub motor. And its zippy and accelerates faster . The only complaint I have that you cant corner this 20 inch bike like a 26 inch. It feels very unsafe to do sharp turns

@Calgenonlaw 6 лет назад

Anyone had trouble with their knee hitting the joint where the bike folds? I'm 5 1 1/2 inches, and I'm concerned about that.

@pettermct 5 лет назад

Is this called Tucano monter in Europe?

@josidemartino2236 6 лет назад

where is this fantastic place?

@EPSTomcat11 7 лет назад

Waiting for the day ebikes, including folding ones, will be belt-driven, with a mid-drive motor.

@MrTimmmers 5 лет назад

@Dee Vee toothed belts as used on some high end motorbikes, no lube, no rust and no links to fail. That's the 21st century.

@purple1706 7 лет назад

Your helmet is as cool as the little fat bikes. This video I would rate with 5 stars. Where are the stars? :) AWESOME

@ElectricBikeReview 7 лет назад

Thanks Flo Mo! I bought that helmet because it comes with a removable jaw piece and I've adapted it to work with my GoPro so I can film while riding! Also, when you travel internationally it's easier to pack the helmet. Here's an overview of it: electricbikereview.com/accessories/bell/super-2r-mips/ and you can do thumbs up here but I don't think there are stars?

@purple1706 7 лет назад

Of course, the video gets a thumbs up. But 5 stars would be even better. Thank you for the link. Your helmet is really cool.

@tammystevens2269 7 лет назад

With a different seat and/ post, could I get 30 inches from the ground to the seat. I'm just 5 foot tall and like to be able to at least touch my toes on the ground with one leg.

@VoltbikeCanada 6 лет назад

Hi Tammy, we normally do recommend Voltbike Mariner for person 5'5" or taller. The bike stand taller mainly because of the 4" wide tires. Also Voltbike Mariner comes with seat post suspension which also bring the seat few inches higher.

@vanart 7 лет назад

It would be perfect if it had a gearless motor... I don't have MAriner but I had about 6 e-bikes in the past.

@nycLin 7 лет назад

this 36v 500w motor ? what was the volume of the battery?

@VoltbikeCanada 7 лет назад

Hi, Voltbike Mariner comes with 48v 500w rated motor power. The current battery size as I write this is 48v 10.4ah. This may increase in the future.

@JAHMAN20000 7 лет назад

I need to know if this bike coasts? I read other people's opinions on this bike and I heard you can't go faster than 20mph? What if your going down hill and you don't need to use to throttle? Can you just coast and use gravity to go faster or does it still slow down because the speed is fixed? Please let me know I like the functionality of this bicycle

@love2cruz836 7 лет назад

Miguel Garbanzos The motor speed cuts out at 20mph. Not the bike itself. You can ride down hills faster than 20mph.

@lavenderbus 6 лет назад

Apparently, you can go into the bikes settings and delimit the 20 mph top speed. Do a search....I'm sure the instructions are out there.

@claudiogaleno 3 года назад

Where are you?

@elcapitanortz 7 лет назад

Just a minor point for your videos the review would be better with pro's and con's at the end of the video would make the review more complete not everyone has time for reading a whole review on a website these days especially with 20+ minute videos.

@modernshootter4536 6 лет назад

Is this bike pedal assist??? Or does it work by itself?

@VoltbikeCanada 6 лет назад

This bike is with both pedal assist and throttle (power on demand). We recently upgraded the bike with half twist throttle with safety ON/OFF switch.

@MrTimmmers 5 лет назад

The real world has hills, I wish you'd test how well electric bikes handle them? People won't buy this for sandy play, they will mainly be commuters wanting to know how well they would handle that commute. This would be ideal for a train commute, ride to the station, fold, get off train and ride to work. But useless if part of your route has hills it can't handle.

@SustainUsFarm 7 лет назад

Rad Mini vs. this one?? Anyone???

@VoltbikeCanada 7 лет назад

I would suggest Voltbike Mariner. It comes with installed fenders, rear rack and also front and rear lights connected to the main battery.

@davidfrobel7582 7 лет назад

I don't think I would take a bike on the beach what ever they say,,the sand and salt will kill it ,,unless it is an old junk bike

@MoPoppins 7 лет назад

You could always maintain it and wash off the salt and sand, shortly afterwards. It's not like it's some humongous, imposing vehicle that would take a long time to clean. If you think the adventure and exploration are worth it, you probably wouldn't care. If not, no worries...it's your life.

@swedishfarmboy 5 лет назад

They sell as rawbike in Sweden for 20000skr.

@lofihippie 5 лет назад

Yeah, it's a Chinese white label e-bike (manufactured and designed), price varies by moq and individual parts like brakes, motor, pedals and other bits but generally about 7500 skr (including import tax and battery). So yeah, rawbike is making money! : D

@osamabaig7947 7 лет назад

for longer distances would you recommend the mariner or the Yukon 750watt. Also, kinda paranoid about bike getting stolen, would the mariner be less tempting for someone to steal?

@Microdinamic 7 лет назад

i think they would still both .. they look realy awsome man .. i live in peru i was thinking the same shit they will still it so fast

@osamabaig7947 7 лет назад

But I still wonder, would the 700watt one be a lot faster? Im thinking about getting it, but scared it may be stolen. So I migjt just go with the smaller Mariner (looks less tempting for people to steal).

@bagiee1 7 лет назад

You just keep it in house.... and when outside, always lock it with a good u-lock, and keep in eye-sight distance....(also they sell gps trackers for to know where your bike at, at any time)

@miesic 7 лет назад

Upright position on the mariner makes for a lot more wind resistance, so its not that great for long distances. You will be a lot faster on Yukon I think.

@VoltbikeCanada 6 лет назад

Yes, this is correct. Voltbike Yukon 750 is little faster that Voltbike Mariner. Voltbike Yukon 750 can easily reach around 38km/h with pedal assist. Voltbike Mariner can reach around 33km/h. Of course Voltbike Mariner do have other benefits like foldable frame, smaller tires, lower stand over height...

@TRAUMATIZE 7 лет назад

Yo long time Viewer. I think You should Get a Drone that can Follow You while You are riding. Like DJI MAVIC. Would make Videos More Easier to watch how the bike is performing while riding.

@ElectricBikeReview 7 лет назад

I'm with you... this is on the list of things I'm saving up for. The DJI Mavic Pro looks awesome and has collision avoidance which would be useful in the trees and stuff where I tend to ride. We filmed an upcoming review with an older drone and the footage looked sweet :P

@elistein7082 7 лет назад

how much does it cost?

@ElectricBikeReview 7 лет назад

Hi John! I list the price and all other detailed specs back at the site then link to it first-thing in the description so it's easy to explore. This helps me to do more reviews because I have some ads on the site and also allows me to only update prices in one place if they change: electricbikereview.com/voltbike/mariner/

@elistein7082 7 лет назад

Thanks. Can you review the 500 watt moped style ebike on saferwholesale.com that is $600? I am searching for a review on it.

@VoltbikeCanada 7 лет назад

Hi John, our direct to consumer business model allow us to offer this bike for $1249 USD. Shipping to anywhere in USA is $70.

@VoltbikeCanada 7 лет назад

At the moment we don't ship to Europe. The shipping cost is extremely high. We are in process of locating some more affordable shipper. Please check again in 3-4 months.

@PauloGoncalvesGuimaraes 7 лет назад

I guess that more expensive than the expedition costs to europe you have the custom fees of most countries. Unfortunly..., because that is a realy nice folding bike.

@owenmorrrison6047 7 лет назад

Can anyone please respond to me , I want to know is it right if am buying a bike from Canada I pay for it whit my credit card the seller requesting my social security number claiming that government agencies say any purchase to the US over 1000 they want the customer social security number anyone can relate to this activity please thank you ?

@darrylb4048 7 лет назад

Sounds kinky? Call customs and ask them. As you are no doubt aware, be careful who you give your SS number to.

@smilesatyourfuneral 7 лет назад

With the Voltbike, if you go with paypal, you can opt to pay 99$ a month for the bike, so you can have the bike, pay overtime, and circumvent your problem.

@perkunast9680 7 лет назад

The US is doing crazy stuff, I was going to buy bike tires, and they would only accept a certified bank draft.As a bank draft costs more then the tires, I told them to stick it. The bank also wanted to know where the money came from. Not to mention all the duty and taxes they hit you buying anything from the US. All magical numbers they make up. I think the US is trying to go bankrupt on purpose, as I and others, will never buy anything there, ever again.