You going down the hill saying, "Im a youtuber!" had me rolling. Keep up the videos!
@gmgrammer9851
7 ай бұрын
100% with you on the gearing!! slap a 36 or 38 on and see what it can do on some single track. Thanks for powering through.
@groovr22
7 ай бұрын
I agree with you about the gearing. I'm definitely going to replace the front chain ring. I don't need the "pedal feel" at speeds over 25 or 30 that the 56T chain rings gives. I need it to work on hills.. I'm glad you actually made it to the sign. Congrats on breaking the 1K subs..!
@shootthechit
7 ай бұрын
Right, the amount of time I spend going over 30 doesn't outweigh the ability to go slower up a hill or start off without using the throttle. Some of the lower PAS settings and gear combos are almost unusable imo
@groovr22
7 ай бұрын
@@shootthechit I still think it's one of the best bikes out there for the money, though. Are you happy that you have both the Cruiser and the Freedom..? I'm just about to buy myself a second Wired bike - Like you, I got the Cruiser first, but I want a Freedom to strip down and use for off-road stuff - will need a smaller front chainring on that one for sure...
@shootthechit
7 ай бұрын
Oh yea, I'm still happy with it I just think its geared too high. I'm actually going to swap the rear cassette with bigger small gears and then swap the front chainring if needed. I forgot I already had one. Can't go wrong with either really, was thinking the Freedom would be a slam dunk but if you are "stuck" with the Cruiser its not a deal breaker. Its harder to get on and off the Freedom thats for sure @@groovr22
@groovr22
7 ай бұрын
@@shootthechitYeah - I would take the rack off the Freedom (and fenders) so it would be easier to get on and hit them mtb trails..!
@joseadavila7445
6 ай бұрын
everybody is hung over from new years eve .good day to go anywhere .i ll try to go there soon .
@Old_Man_Pete
7 ай бұрын
Well done on the 1.01k subs 👍 Count yourself lucky at our age things are not meant to go stiffer without help...
@agasdoc
5 ай бұрын
Love your guided ebike tours. This and the Pasadena house tour were excellent and very unique content! I agree you need lower gearing for steeper hills.
@shootthechit
5 ай бұрын
Thanks, those are some of my favorite videos to make. Unfortunately it requires a lot of driving so I can't do them very often
@pinkmarshmallow1477
7 ай бұрын
The no bicycling sign to the Griffith Observatory is only a suggesstion...do what you preach...Unrestricted baby!
@shootthechit
7 ай бұрын
You know, I'm all about breaking the rules in my own neighborhood, but for some reason I feel bad doing it as a tourist. Next time I'm gonna do it!! UNRESTRICTED!! Have you ridden that trail before? Doesn't seem like its very long
@pinkmarshmallow1477
7 ай бұрын
Just giving you chit...I haven't. I problably wouln't have ridden it either, but you've inspired me..."Stop Sign?... No Thanks!" :) @@shootthechit
@guycooper806
7 ай бұрын
You got over 1k subscribers! Congrats man
@LangDaLa
7 ай бұрын
Congrats on the 1k subs.
@shootthechit
7 ай бұрын
Thanks man!!
@johnforbes9007
6 ай бұрын
Congrats on the 1000+ subs. You may have been dissatisfied with the gearing, but that was the only bike up there, wasn't it?
@shootthechit
6 ай бұрын
Good point, I was the only bike but to be fair I think the vast majority of people were still hungover and were still in bed lol
@NOWitsOKto
7 ай бұрын
I like the front chain ring the way it is. Possibly having a bigger rear low gear would be nice. Would have to research to find a better 11-?? cassette. Us that like to pedal, don't like the ghost pedal at any speed. No, I'm not a constant all out speed demon, but when I do want to go fast I don't want to be ghost pedaling. Being an old guy, I usually ride around 18 mph, but once in a while I do like to act 16 again (more than 50 years past that) and go “unrestricted” (aka all out). So to me, the gearing is wrong at the cassette. The 11 tooth (smallest) needs to remain, but the big one that isn't used except for hills needs to be bigger, which would give the same results as a small chain ring.
@shootthechit
7 ай бұрын
I agree with that approach as well. I actually purchased a rear cassette with bigger gears but didn't have the right cassette removal tool so as of now its still on there.. I would actually like to see these bikes with a 11or 12 sp rear cassette but I realize that would increase the cost quite a bit
@NOWitsOKto
7 ай бұрын
@@shootthechit I can swear to it, and we are in the middle of a winter storm here so can't go check atm, but believe the stock 2024 Freedom has an 11-28 cassette. The 11 is ok but the 28 needs to be like 34 or so. Maybe even change the 28 (gear 1) and gear 2 to bigger. I think most people riding around at 14-18 mph are in 3rd or 4th minimum.
@MarkSmith-js2pu
7 ай бұрын
Could you change both ends? I don’t have a Freedom and now will cross it off the list. I like mine more for what I do, street.
@MarkSmith-js2pu
7 ай бұрын
2 thumbs up!
@NOWitsOKto
7 ай бұрын
@@MarkSmith-js2pu You could change both, but for streets the Freedom is great the way it is, for most people.
@Jacksonzole57
7 ай бұрын
this was awesome, im so confused how E Cells is making this same bike cheaper, its either the Wired guys are ripping everyone off, or E Cells is lying and making a less quality bike
@joeberginc7415
7 ай бұрын
Buy a vintage 52/ 40 crankset. You can stop and use your finger to change if you can't install a f derailer...
@stxrobstar
7 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@shootthechit
7 ай бұрын
Thanks!!
@rabbithomesteading3797
7 ай бұрын
Hope you get better soon!
@MrT-tn4qe
7 ай бұрын
When you say its geared too steep, would changing the Chainring to a smaller size help? The new Freedom has a 56T chainring now, the old one had a 52T
@cbsdave3g
7 ай бұрын
have you tried changing 2024 menu power settings. LIM top speed setting to 72 KMH, P3 throttle full power to - 1. P5 Samsung Battery size to - 6. C4 throttle wattage to 0, C5 quick take off delay to 10 it will really takes off at 10 so keep hands on grips . C8 to 1 motor temperature senson on. and C14 Pas tuning to 2. , these settings are from Solar Surron youtube video. these are the highest settings for power. try it up hills.
@shootthechit
7 ай бұрын
Yea, I changed those settings before this bikes first ride lol. It has the power to go up hills if you use throttle or PAS 5 , but it's geared too steep to climb in the lower PAS levels.
@jameygray
6 ай бұрын
@@shootthechit sounds like you need a mid drive bike for climbing power possibly. I have a Biktrix ultra eagle and it kicks butt on hills but with a mid drive you have to pay much more attention to shifting the gears properly which I love BTW. Anyways I am looking at getting one of these wired freedoms as a second E bike, more laid-back and more upright than my current model. Can you elaborate a little bit on what gears you are using as you climb these hills, in addition to PAS level? Switching to the proper gear should help climb quite a bit. Because the spike has a cadence sensor I heard there was a lot of ghost pedaling with a smaller chain ring upfront on Fast flat ground. Sounds like they need to put a torque sensor on it.
@rlake13
7 ай бұрын
Mt. Lee never disappoints
@CharlesBronsun
7 ай бұрын
thx for the vid. This makes me hesitate on getting the Wired Freedom as my first e-bike. This would be a big purchase for me that I don't want remorse on or have to upgrade.
@shootthechit
7 ай бұрын
I wouldn't worry too much about it, changing the chainring is easy and I got another one for like 20 bucks. Again it could also be me and living around steep hills, it sounds like most people are OK with the higher gearing. You can overcome it by using the higher assist levels or using the throttle as well.
@stxrobstar
7 ай бұрын
I'm really digging the cinematography. It fits right in with 'Modern' Hollywood CGI aesthetic. 😆
@shootthechit
7 ай бұрын
Really should be nominated for an Oscar for this one lol
@stxrobstar
7 ай бұрын
LOL @@shootthechit
@rvboondocker2559
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for another great video. I don’t know, regarding that pedal assist. The bike is designed the way that it is and most e-bikes could never make that climb. You just have to use pedal assist 5 to do it and that shows actually very good versatility in my opinion. Also, it would be great if you took the hike out to the observatory.
@shootthechit
7 ай бұрын
I've done the same trip on my Turbo Levo mid-drive bike and I can easily go up on the lowest assist level because you can utilize the lower gearing of the bike with a mid drive. The Wired has plenty of power but in my opinion its just geared too high so you can't use your own power on hills very easy. I want to do the Observatory hike for sure, next time I'm in town I'm going to plan on it. I know there is a trail to the Bronson Caves as well that would be cool to do too.
@maximumchargeEV
7 ай бұрын
How big is the granny gear for that model? You can probably throw on the 11-34 Freewheel on there and see improvement
@shootthechit
7 ай бұрын
I think its the same as the previous models, ie not very big. I actually have the bigger cassette , I think the same one you have but don't have the right removal tool so as of now I haven't installed it. Probably revisit that approach before putting a smaller front ring on
@maximumchargeEV
7 ай бұрын
@shootthechit to use a normal removal tool, you have to remove the cover of the motor housing then the whole motor along with the axle that's in the way will slide down into the Freewheel far enough for the removal tool to reach.
@shootthechit
7 ай бұрын
Oh how fun! That was the problem in my experience too, the tool wasn't deep enough to get the threads. @@maximumchargeEV
@eustacecourage7478
7 ай бұрын
Dude, love the channel, love your humor. I'm subbed because you're the Chit. Can you get your hands on a "the billy goat V2", Goat e-bike. They are great looking and powered as good as a Freedom or better, check em out.
@darinsmith2458
7 ай бұрын
I don't need a bike that goes really fast but I do want to have a lot of torque for going up mountains.. That disturbed me when you were chugging up that hill..
@shootthechit
7 ай бұрын
I'm going to be changing to a smaller front chain ring and a rear cassette with a bigger low gear. Will see how that changes things
@darinsmith2458
7 ай бұрын
@@shootthechit I will look forward to it.. I think last years model had a smaller front chain ring..
@jasras5003
7 ай бұрын
Dude, I've been trying to find hill test videos on the Wired because I hike the Hollywood sign and that whole area. This seriously helps me gauge what the bike can and cannot do. Bummer about the gear issue. I live in a hilly area so this would be a n go for me. Damn, I was close to pulling the trigger too. I might have to look at mid-drive bikes w/ better gearing for hills. I live in a hilly area as well so i can't avoid them
@jasras5003
7 ай бұрын
Question - I think I'm heavier than you at 270lbs right now. Can the Wired make it up these hills on PA 5 with say 300lbs?
@shootthechit
7 ай бұрын
I'm pretty sure you could do this on PAS 5 being 270lbs. I'm about 240 so not too much different. @@jasras5003
@jfly2249
7 ай бұрын
The bike is awfully heavy to pedal up a hill under your own power with any gearing. Your turbo levo is light weight and has a 250 watt motor and your contribution of 200 watts is huge with the proper gearing. With the Wired putting out 2200 watts, an extra 200 is kinda of insignificant. You definitely need to throttle or use high power assist climbing steep hills. I think you would need a really tiny front chainring for pedaling on hills and then you would be ghost pedaling at 20mph, unless you went with dual front rings which kinda of suck.
@shootthechit
7 ай бұрын
I agree, but I also notice a fairly big difference between the cruiser to the Freedom. Not sure if it's the weight or the smaller chainring but the Cruiser doesn't have as much issues with hills.
@jfly2249
7 ай бұрын
The old 52 front might be the best for you. They sell a 34-11 freewheel that might work well for the rear. The 4 extra front teeth appears to make a noticeable difference. I find using the throttle while pedaling uphill work pretty good.
@JacksEbikeLife
7 ай бұрын
@@jfly2249you sound like you work for the company? Can you let us know about the shipping delay mine has been since November.
@shootthechit
7 ай бұрын
@@jfly2249 I totally agree with using the throttle to get started and help out when needed. I just want the gearing to be a bit lower so I can actually get the pedals moving at a meaningful cadence when going up a hill or at slow speeds. It feels like you're driving a car but starting off in 3rd gear if you know what I mean.
@OU812NVME
7 ай бұрын
I remember your other videos when you talked about being a young person riding a BMX bike will start riding like a BMX bike get your ass off the seat (it's worse than cruiser the bruiser anyway right) lean left lean right push down on your legs when you go up a hill...oh U sIk excus.
@shootthechit
7 ай бұрын
I agree with that to an extent but these bikes aren't really setup to do that as much since the majority of the power is generated at the motor and not through the drive train. The gearing is so steep and the bike is heavy enough when you end up putting your entire weight on the crank and the bike still doesn't want to move as much. Still needs lower gearing to enable you to get the RPMS up enough to generate meaningful power.
@jamesramsey7767
7 ай бұрын
Hey Bro, I totally agree that this Ebike is geared way to high. One should be able to start in level assist 1 and gradually gear up to other levels. Like P.A. 1 should limit at 15 mph, P.A. 2 limit at 25 and so forth. I feel that Wired should had installed a kind of key fob for locking n unlocking the ebike. Just say'n
@dawhoda1
7 ай бұрын
You sure want a lot for 1,999🤦♂️
@jamesramsey7767
7 ай бұрын
@@dawhoda1 I want all $2,500 worth..
@practacticaloutdoorsandthi6962
7 ай бұрын
What a shame that they do that to women promoting plastic surgery like that 😢
@iwasframed1370
7 ай бұрын
Damn man, why you hating so much on the people's houses and roads in Hollywood? Makes you sound salty and jealous.
@shootthechit
7 ай бұрын
Lol salty about what? My apartment in the ghetto is very nice...
@iwasframed1370
7 ай бұрын
@@shootthechit That's what I was wondering. What are you so salty about?
@IMBruceECLECTIC
7 ай бұрын
You are not just a "KZitemr,"...YOU are an "Influencer!" Great video showing us the sights....I think you used to be a Hollywood Tour Guide....I feel like I should pay you...🤔💪🦵🚴♂️
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