A review of this longer range ebike. 65 miles throttle only range, 100 miles or more on pedal assist one. Those specs intrigued me for a folding ebike so I had to see what it was all about.
That electric bike is the absolute best in terms of practicality and price. 99.99% of other electric bikes aren’t going to have a better value than that bike. Certainly there may be trade-offs in that bike but the huge battery capacity is something that Wildeway never give up on.
@turboleggy You're probably talking about the downgraded version that has mechanical brakes instead of hydraulic, and the motor is 500 watts and peaks at 750 compared to the 750 watt motor that peaks at 1000 watts. The best upgrade is not to get the cheaper one. Otherwise, I only roll with a phone mount and a bag for the rear rack. Not really much to upgrade but that depends on your purpose for the bike
@@j-rollz I have a emtb. Need something foldable that can be ok to take packrafting..as long as both bikes have the same durability then I think it's fine for me. If the cheaper one has worse components then maybe I'd reconsider but for $900 out the door (for friends to use when they rode with me, or grocerry store runs , and pack rafting) I figure I and they can pedal if need be. Or should I look at other used bikes? I mostly need something at a price I don't have to worry about leaving in public locked up or taking pack rafting...probably stay dry but if it turns over then idk...1k to 1.5k is probably what I'd be ok spending on this venture.
@@j-rollzthis one is one sale for 800 shipped on black friday. Top Speed: 28MPH (unlocked) | 28 MPH (default) Max Range: 90 Miles Motor: 500W (Peak 750W) Battery: 48V 32Ah Total Payload Capacity: 330 LBS Fits Riders: 5’4” - 6’4” Brakes: 4-piston hydraulic, 180mm rotors Fork: Hydraulic suspension, 80mm of travel with lockout, 15x110mm solid shaft Drivetrain: SHIMANO 7-speed Frame: 6061 Aluminum, removable battery
Nice e-bike. Compared to my DIY e-bike: I also have the shifter on the right (I live in the EU) my home-made battery capacity 20Ah, engine power: 1.5KW max tested by me speed(limited by soft): 35 mph (56 km/h) - when climbing a large hill it reaches 18 mph real range: 15 miles up to 20 using only battery (with human weight 220lbs(100kg)) range with assistance: could be about 100miles
You have the most detailed walkthrough on Wildeway FW11! It is on black friday sale, i think i probably pull trigger! How do you like it now after several months, any advices? Thanks so much
The only real annoying thing about the bike is between 22-24mph it makes a weird motor noise. I still have not figured out exactly why. Other than that it's been great so far. No complaints. The battery has been a beast, It's never run out on any ride yet even when I push the bike hard.
@@j-rollz probably need some red grease on the planetary gears if the noise sounds, all gear motor need grease(Walmart red grease the best $8 ish a can in auto section) after 6 months or 1 year, part of maintenance. Factory has too many work, they won’t put enough grease, even $3k or more e-bikes. Great to hear this that you still like it, I will get it Black Friday for$1119. That 32 battery and price and UL listed is great enough. Thanks sir, awesome video👍
I have heard it may be a lubrication issue. I will service it this winter and see when I take it apart. My friend with a $5,000 ebike has the same issue so I get it. That's awesome! Enjoy the bike. I bet you will love it!
@@j-rollzi will post a video unboxing this thing and see how it goes, i m sure it will be cool. I want that range cause i commute daily a lot. Have a great day!
I’ve had this bike for a pretty long time now (3.0 bike )and it’s served me well but I really want to get a more powerful motor onto it (1500) watts but I don’t know if the controller will work with it and also I’ve been wanted to turn it into a twist throttle bike but no throttle is compatible with the bike
When you stand on this bike and throttle, the twist throttle is not good enough. The throttle that it currently has is great for it. As for the motor, the 4.0 has a more powerful motor. It's more than enough, but if you're looking for greater power, then a different bike is probably your best bet.
I know your just starting out with E-bikes and your Fw11, but one day you might want to upgrade the E-Bikes controller so you can go faster, but before you make upgrades, it would be great to have a recording for your channel of the current top speed with it's stock parts, It's only weakest point is the 750 watt motor, (which I would not upgrade unless the manufacturer said it was OK) but the controller you can upgrade and I've seen other You-tubers do it on there E bikes and gain 3 to 4 miles more per hour, Looking forward to test ride review's with this model, because it is a rare model to get a 32 AMP battery and still folds up. Also curious about the suspension over potholes in the city,
I won't be upgraded this bike. This will be for leisurely rides. I have my eye on an electric dirt bike, I'm just going to wait to see what comes out next year. I will be doing more videos about this bike so stay tuned
Did you ever get the user manual from the company? I have had this bike for about 3 months now and I am trying to fiigure out how to mess with the controller settings. Cheers, Dakota
Unfortunately, customer service wouldn't give it to me for some odd reason. They completely ignored me when i asked. They sent me a video to change the pedal assist setting only. I guess they don't want you messing with it, but I did find a manual on their website. This is the best I was able to find. It's not exactly the same, but it works similarly, just not simple to follow the way it's written. wildewayebike.com/pages/user-manual
The bike is on really good sale right now, so expect more views, was was wondering how you felt about the noise of it while riding at max speed? (I've watched enough E-bike reviews to pick up the ''singing'' or ''whinning'' noise coming from the motor or the tires and, that there is a slight difference out there between different brands, )
Your probably looking at their newly released downgraded version. It has mechanical brakes instead of hydraulic and a couple of other downgrades. As for the noise I get an annoying sound between 22 and 23mph for some reason. At higher speeds you will hear some noise. Remember it's not the highest end bike but it's satisfactory if you want a decent ebike.
I think I overheard someone say, when a shop noticed it was a little ''dry'' in some spots, the bike got quieter, so maybe it's a brake oil, or other parts that need routine lubrication, playing a role in the excess noise,
You're welcome! From what the manufacturer told me, it's ok to get it a little wet. Basically, puddle splashes and light rain. They do not recommend spraying down the bike for washing. Heavy rain is definitely not good. They say it's ip67 rated, but it's doubtful. Light snow you can probably get away with, but anything around the battery or the motor you need to avoid getting wet. If your planning to use this as a commuter in all weather conditions, this may not be the bike for you.
I bought two of these the first one was somehow easier to put together, the second one is a nightmare. Neither came with the tire attached, I've seen videos with them installed on the bike when unboxing. No big deal, except for in the instructions there is literally nothing, not a drop about what to do, how to do it, what tools to use or screws to use just I guess you ought to know? That's fine, the first bike got the wheel on fine, second bike a disaster, the caliper for the brake is so tight that it won't fit and the screw to release it is stripped (a few of us wrenched on it to try and get it out) We got a few other screws to release so that the front wheel would spin SLIGHTLY, we spent so much time on this that we decided to just move on and ran immediately into another problem...the battery... for some reason, the battery will not lock into place, every time we slide it down the guide it stops about 1 inch above the connection, it makes a clicking sound too as it SOUNDS like its locking into place but it's so clearly not. The other bike was totally fine, I took the battery out and tried to put it into the other bike frame and it had the same issue stopping 1 inch before connection. So multiple things are wrong with 1 bike, it's a holiday so we're going to wait til Monday to contact support and take pictures, but does anyone know what else I could do to fix the situation myself? Thank you.
The Victrip is basically the same bike as the Wildeway, same manufacturer just different branding and colors. The Wallke H6 Max does have a 40ah battery but is different and more expensive. I can't even drain my 32ah battery. It's a lot of mileage that I will never use, neither will most people unless it's being used for deliveries or very long commutes.
@@j-rollz 📝TY 4 your responses. All 3 weigh 20lbs. Depending on the weight scale could be off a ½lb or less. Same terminals and dimensions. It's just a common marketing tactics that ignores Physics. I have the Wallke H6 Max for Uber Eats and that so called 20lb.40ah battery only gives me 35mi (Fully charged), which harms the battery when depleting it.
@steveg3885 It sounds like that bike is not efficient on energy consumption, or their battery is not that great of quality. The Wildeway lasts a while, I've driven 36 miles with only throttle, and I still had plenty of battery left. I've never been able to get it even halfway discharged so far. I just made a 4 month review about it. It's held up very well until this point.
@@j-rollz Said all that, I, in the future will eventually will put a wildeway 32ah battery on my Wallke H6Max. The Wildeway is 699 while the Wallke's is 799. It's going to be very interesting 🤔.
I have gone about 32 miles on just throttle and the battery only went down 1 bar. I could definitely see it going 25 miles each way. Many other factors exist like your weight and your terrain. I can't say for sure but it seems like it should under decent conditions
I have the victrip titan which is pretty much the same E bike and is a 750watt motor and peaks 1,100watt I rid to work 22miles and then 22 miles back home so 44 miles round and still have 3 out of 5 bars left. The only part I don't like is after the first bar drops off I start loosing top speed and the second bar drops a little bit speed
I have not noticed that loss if power in the Wildeway. I know they are basically the same bike but it's possible some specs might be a little different. It could just be your bike or your specific battery.
I can't say it's the most comfortable but it's definitely bearable. I find myself standing on the pedals sometimes. Also my behind will be different from yours. Overall I give it a 7/10 for comfort.
@pauldiaz6540 I think I have around 200, I have to double check. Since the weather has gotten better I will be riding it more. It's not for commuting, just for leisure trail rides
@j-rollz really I use it for a round trip to work total of 14.3 miles 5x a day & I haven't got any issues I love it. What do you recommend for commuting
I've been dreaming of this bike for delivery for a long time, and here your review is most welcome :) I am interested in a real mileage on a single charge. Tell me, did you manage to discharge it to zero? How many miles have you driven? thanks 🌞
Im glad that the video was helpful to you. I also made a 4 months later video. I have not been able to discharge the battery, and the most I have done is 37 miles on throttle only, and it still had plenty of battery left. 3 bars out of 5, to be exact. There is an earlier review that someone else did, and they were able to get 65 miles on throttle only until the battery died. With pedal assist, you should be able to get around 100 miles, but so many factors can change that. Your cargo weight and terrain make a big difference in the battery life. If you want it, I believe it's a solid bike for the money. They have the 3.0, which is the downgraded version, but could possibly meet your needs if you're on a tighter budget.
The 4.0 has hydraulic brakes. The 3.0 has mechanical brakes. You can add the brake fluid on the right brake lever. You can easily see the specs on the Wildeway website. If you don't think they are hydraulic, then were is the adjustment for the brake cable on the brake caliper?
@bremarcle2729 I still love it. It should be maintained, and the bolts should be checked once in a while because you do get some noises. I actually crashed it 2 days ago. I fractured my knee and my wrist. I was still able to throttle back to my car, and the bike barely had any damage except for a few scrapes. I was more hurt than the bike.
Keep in mind that they just released a cheaper version but it doesn't have hydraulic brakes and a couple of other downgrades. This version is the better one. They are also giving front and rear free baskets if you order. The Amazon link: a.co/d/0hYClak Company website: wildewayebike.com/products/fw11-electric-bike-48v-32ah-battery-20-inch-fat-tire-bicycles
Bro your making me brush back up on Spanish haha. It's not bad it's just downgraded. The brakes are not hydraulic, and the motor is not as powerful. That's really all that's different. The range is going to be the same. I think the 4.0 is worth the money. You can decide what's best for you. If you only want to spend the money to get the 3.0 it's still worth it but the 4.0 is definitely better.
@@j-rollz I just got it today I have the battery charging right now, the rear disc brake rubs just a tiny bit and I can't seem to adjust it enough to keep that from happening. I will probably have to take it to a bike store to have them true it to keep it from rubbing but other than that it's all set up and ready to try out once the battery is charged!
@Flyingboots1 Sounds good. I'm wondering if the ride is smooth and it it's bearable to ride it a decent distance. Because of the small wheels. The bent rotor issue is typical in many different bikes, so I'm not surprised
@@j-rollz it actually wasn't bent, I just had to adjust the caliper and now it's not rubbing anymore. It has suspension in the front and the rear it's not adjustable though and it also has a suspension seat post. I got it because of the 20 amp hour 48 volt battery and it was only $519 for a full suspension bike! Now it truly is ready to ride once the battery is done charging lol.
