Half price on the battery is on heybike website very often. Was there few days ago for 250 dollars.
@bobbymac1319
Жыл бұрын
That was a fantastic well covered review, very good for a beginner and advanced viewer, very thorough and honest 👋👋👋
@Smaug1
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words. I try to be thorough, fair and unbiased.
@lorenaberg4968
2 жыл бұрын
I have the same bike but the black one. I was able to replace the seat and keep the seat flip up mechanism. My husband has the mars and it is definitely lighter then the ranger. Bracks are less noisy too and for some reason more stopping power. I got the ranger just for the step through. Still really good for my first ebike.
@Smaug1
2 жыл бұрын
STep-through makes it heavier, as the frame requires more bracing. The cast wheels make it heavier, as well as the more powerful motor and bigger battery pack.
@user-ge3tj6ru2s
2 жыл бұрын
Hey, if it’s ok with you, could you email me about how your husband got the seat off? I’m struggling to do it myself because the bolts are on so tight. I want to replace the seat but keep the tilt mechanism like you did
@alexanderyefremov6453
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Jeremy
@MrMikebutkus
2 жыл бұрын
Not sure if they are the same key, but my Heybike Mars has two extra keys. The key is a 1642 ILCO blank. Heybike does not sell keys, so a real locksmith can cut a new key with that blank. You can buy the blanks on line if your locksmith does not carry that blank. Bring the battery to make sure it works !
@Smaug1
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip on the key! I looked for a key # (like Master does for its padlocks) , but it doesn't have one.
@davidh8293
2 жыл бұрын
Good point about being abandoned after purchase. I know all ebikes are basically from Asia but even some of those American based companies dont have good customer service when it comes to helping you with issues.
@Smaug1
2 жыл бұрын
Good point! On that topic: these 3 electric bike companies offer ebikes that are Made in the USA - Outrider USA out of Fletcher, NC, Electric Bike Company out of Costa Mesa, CA, and Hi-Power Cycles from Chatsworth, CA.
@davidh8293
2 жыл бұрын
@@Smaug1technically assembled” in USA. All the parts still come from overseas
@lorkmikko
2 жыл бұрын
Great review
@Smaug1
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words!
@mydudeleakytiki3261
2 жыл бұрын
Good review. Don't you think you could remove the battery (probably 15 lbs) and the front tire to get the weight down for those that need to put the bike into a trunk?
@ericlarkin100
2 жыл бұрын
Taking the front wheel off will be hard to put it back on the way the brake is designed
@Smaug1
Жыл бұрын
Yes, good thinking on the battery. Seat post too. Front wheel is a no-go, as eric said. It's doable if you have a taller area, as in an SUV or even hatchback car, but in a sedan? Forget it. I could do it in a pinch, but my back would hurt for a week afterwards.
@stevemccormack9948
2 жыл бұрын
You can change out the saddle no problem while retaining the hinge seat post. I have the same arrangement on the T1.
@Smaug1
2 жыл бұрын
I've got a Brooks B67 (the basic sprung model) on it now. Big improvement, but I like the "Grean" saddle for $20 at Amazon even better. (that one's on my Sailnovo)
@followme3223
Жыл бұрын
Jeremy D, Thanks for the excellent, objective, and very detailed review of the Heybike Ranger. I learned a lot! You should review e-bikes more often! : ) I was sorry to hear that, longer term, you started having issues with this bike. Thanks also for the follow-up comments to your original review.
@Smaug1
Жыл бұрын
I just sold it a few weeks ago, after I bought an Aventon Level.2. I just wanted something that rolled more efficiently. It was a solid bike; the only ongoing issue was the screechy brakes.
@lisalalita
Жыл бұрын
@@Smaug1Thx for the review. I had Hydraulic brakes on my last normal bike & they screeched like crazy, esp. when raining, even in a slight drizzle, so glad you mentioned that problem. Not something I want when biking at 5am down a hill in a built up area. The ebike I have now screeches, also in dry weather. Can't win. LOL We don't have bike mechanics where I live so I need a very reliable bike, good for hills & no problems from the get go. I am assuming this isn't the bike for me. Good in-depth review.
@wapperjaw8282
2 жыл бұрын
It was between 3 e-bikes ... this one the Heybike Ranger; the Vtuvia SF20 (man I really like the Shiny Red paint Job), and the WTVA Hebe 1.0. I eventually went with the WTVA Hebe (Heybike Ranger only comes in 500w motor). Anyway I just received it a couple of days ago. The main reason 750w motor and the mag wheels and reviews of many people spoke about how fast it is *(some even complained how fast it is)* ... and yes it's fast. So far top speed on the display stated 29 mph throttle only but the speed app on phone stated 39 mph. Going to test for accuracy today to find which one is telling the truth. *Just an FYI ... the front wheel does not look like it is on correctly - I see a gap at **1:37**, and the frame is not fully resting on the axle. I see a potential accident in your future if you don't fix that!* TU on the video!
@Smaug1
Жыл бұрын
The pedals on the Ranger have stopped squeaking, but the brake screech is worse now. I zip-tied a milk crate to the rack; it is SO handy. Nice in the summer to put the backpack in there and not have a sweaty back all the time. I put a Brooks B67 saddle on it too.
@wapperjaw8282
Жыл бұрын
@@Smaug1 Yep I here when they start to squeak its time to install hydraulic breaks. Anyway after just a few days of riding I did pinch a back tire tube causing a flat. After repairing the flat and some research (many YT videos) I decided to add FlatOut, which is quick & easy to do. It was this video showing test results that help me decide ... kzitem.info/news/bejne/jo5m32FoeqV4haA .... So far doing OK ...
@OY-hf6hu
Жыл бұрын
Excellent review, thank you! I know the specs say up to 6'3, but do you think a 6'5 rider would still have enough leg range of movement to make it comfortable (mostly for flat city roads)? Thanks again!
@Smaug1
Жыл бұрын
Definitely not! I'm 5'8" tall with a 30" inseam and I can't even get full leg extension. When they say it will accommodate someone up to 6'3, I think they just mean his legs won't hit the handlebar; it certainly wouldn't be efficient pedaling. Then again, if you want efficient pedaling, this is not the right bike.
@PaulNelson156
Жыл бұрын
5'11" with 32" inseam and I get full leg extension. One of us has a faulty measuring tape. Or maybe the stem is longer on the one I bought?
@Smaug1
Жыл бұрын
Well, it's either the longer stem or you're OK with extending it out past the minimum insertion line. Or, we have a different idea of "full leg extension." (there's supposed to be a *slight* bend in the knee at full extension, and people have different ideas of what "slight" means.) Cheers!
@PaulNelson156
Жыл бұрын
@@Smaug1 Nope I don't go past the min line. At the minimum line I have full extension so I actually have it lower than that. Must be a longer stem.
@theresa337
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. I am 5’4” and a big girl. I definitely want a Heybike, just don’t know which one. I have a Prius with a rack with hitch.
@Smaug1
Жыл бұрын
I wouldn't buy this again. I would buy a Lectric XP 3.0 instead. Quality is much better.
@markroath98
Жыл бұрын
I purchased the Ranger, and noticed brake noise after several rides. You mentioned that Heybike gave you information on how to address that issue. Would you have time to share your information.
@Smaug1
Жыл бұрын
I can forward the email chain if you somehow can get me your email address. Maybe reply here with it broken up, I'll confirm and then you can delete it?
@radrabbit011
Жыл бұрын
Great video. I am worried about riding in rain. The main reason is that if the cables come up through the bottom, water may get into the controller. Are the connections/openings sealed.
@Smaug1
Жыл бұрын
They are sealed against splashing, like riding through puddles, but not submersion. They have rubber grommets.
@mrtnt2337
Жыл бұрын
what is the weight without the battery ?
@Smaug1
Жыл бұрын
65 lbs.
@KingCyanVR
5 ай бұрын
How would it be for a 5,2 person?
@Smaug1
2 ай бұрын
Seat all the way down; feet touching the ground, but not flat. ;-)
@EdDonahue-h1j
Жыл бұрын
I have a Heybike Ranger, and over the winter, I pulled the battery and stored it in the house. Now I'm having a problem with the bike shutting off when the battery reaches 88%. I have recharged the battery fully, and still, 88% is the point where it shuts off. Is anyone else having the same problem?
@Smaug1
Жыл бұрын
I would reach out to heybike support. They were pretty responsive when I contacted them about the screeching brakes. Sounds like maybe the pack is worn out so when you charge, it won't get to its full voltage. I don't remember, but does this bike show the battery pack voltage on the display? If so, it should be around 56 V when fully charged. If it's not getting there, you probably have a bad cell which is preventing a full charge. Let me know what heybike says; I'm curious now.
@kimbradford
9 ай бұрын
How does it ride off road?
@Smaug1
8 ай бұрын
It's fine on any leisure trail, but would be a HANDFUL on anything technical, as it is a heavy beast.
@bobbymac1319
Жыл бұрын
Anyone know the real world difference with a 350 wt and 500 wat?
@Smaug1
Жыл бұрын
Oftentimes, eBikes with 250 or 350 W motors will be Class 1 or 2 only, topping out at 20 mph. They have to be geared lower to pull well. The 500 W motored eBikes often go up to Class 3 speed. (28 mph when pedaling) My wife's bike (Electra Townie GO!) has only a 250 W motor and 36 V battery, but it does just fine, because it's Class 1. (20 mph max, pedal assist only) My Lectric XP Lite has a 350 W motor and is Class 2 and it does just fine, too. (20 mph, throttle or pedal assist) If you have time, watch my reviews on the Aventon Level.2. I sold the Ranger and bought a Level.2 and I touch on the reasons why.
@bobbymac1319
Жыл бұрын
@@Smaug1 thank you for such a great comprehensive reply, I will watch your video. Thank you
@kcamredroostermike9263
2 жыл бұрын
Warning you can’t find a parts list or parts for the bike. Yeah you can get a seat or bell but replacement chain brakes and rotor, things like that can’t find it
@lorkmikko
2 жыл бұрын
It's a bike...they're bike parts
@davidh8293
2 жыл бұрын
Most parts are interchangeable as they all come from China. Heybike just uses more generic parts but can be replaced with brand names.
@kcamredroostermike9263
2 жыл бұрын
@@davidh8293 Hi David I’m trying to find break pads and I just returned some that didn’t fit. No one has an answer for me yet, not even Haybike and they are not all the same parts trust me on this. So I ask again as I have with others ,if anyone knows what break pads fit the HEYBIKE MARS please help me your my only hope. Thanks 😊
@davidh8293
2 жыл бұрын
@@kcamredroostermike9263 sure. I get you. I just can’t imagine that Heybike is using some proprietary brake pads. You’d think they’d be common. Just saying.
@kcamredroostermike9263
2 жыл бұрын
@@davidh8293 I know David I said the same thing but I called and I emailed them no answer yet I even asked for a parts list, Nothing. The bike is well built but parts are going to wear out I want to be prepared. That should have come with a Thousand dollar bike hell even a child’s tricycle comes with a parts list🤷🏾♂️
@12knots
2 жыл бұрын
Good review! Thanks! Any body out there own one of these where it rains a lot? Contemplating one of these and wouldn’t intentionally ride in the rain, but, more than likely would get caught in it. Will it last in such a climate?
@Smaug1
2 жыл бұрын
I decided that I'll TRY to avoid riding in rain, but when I eventually get caught in it, I'm not going to worry. I got caught in the rain a couple times; one time quite a heavy rain; it was fine. I think heybike is just trying to avoid warranty claims from people trying to ride it through streams and getting the whole bottom of the bike submerged. (the battery contacts are at the bottom...)
@williamf.9615
2 жыл бұрын
Does anyone have a solution to stop theft of the battery? It's just that one pin securing it. Come out of the supermarket and it's gone - 500$.
@Smaug1
2 жыл бұрын
It would take some dedication to steal it, and with lots of people walking by at the supermarket. I just use a U lock through the frame and figure that's going to make someone look at the next bike. Plus, the bike is 72 lbs. It's going to be hard to lift and without the key it's not a nice bike to ride. ;-) If all else fails and it gets stolen, I'd just claim it against my homeowner's insurance.
@williamf.9615
2 жыл бұрын
@@Smaug1 I actually meant the battery.
@sylviasmall7059
Жыл бұрын
What are the dimensions when it's folded?
@GrotrianSeiler
2 жыл бұрын
You mentioned the top speed you got but not the range of this 15Ah battery. How far have you gone on a charge, and what were the conditions? I’m torn between the Mars and the Hyper for myself, and cost independent, the biggest differences are the wheels and the size of their batteries. Thanks.
@Smaug1
2 жыл бұрын
Range varies widely depending on how you ride it. When I ride it at 21 mph pedaling with a decent effort (a few small hills) I get about 20 miles until the battery gauge is down below half. At that point, the power loss is noticeable, which means it needs recharging now to impact the life of the cells. When I ride it 13 mph, pedaling, I get about 30 miles. If you go top speed with throttle, expect 15 miles or less. (you can't reasonably pedal fast enough to assist the motor at top speed) At 10 mph, I can get 40+, but at that point, I'm doing most of the work; it only kicks in when I start to go uphill. FWIW, I wouldn't buy this bike again. I'd buy the Lectric XP 2.0, especially now that it has a 14 Ah battery pack. (based on my experience with my Lectric XP Lite) The quality is better and the tires are not as fat. The screeching brakes really get annoying and you can't get used to it. The pedals squeak too; poor quality. The stock seat is not good either. I might expect this on a $500 eBike, but not a $1400 one.
@skytechm07
2 жыл бұрын
Is this heavy for average weight person Thanks
@Smaug1
2 жыл бұрын
It's heavy to lift into a car; it is 71 lbs. Once you're riding it, it doesn't feel heavy, as the 500 W motor helps a lot.
@Douger318
2 жыл бұрын
how much
@Smaug1
2 жыл бұрын
It was fourteen hunge.
@theresa337
Жыл бұрын
Will it roll if it is folded?
@Smaug1
Жыл бұрын
No.
@GA0907
Жыл бұрын
If you removed battery, how much does it weigh?
@Smaug1
Жыл бұрын
I don't know; you'd have to Google the specs. It's in the 5-10 lb. range.
@horror780
2 жыл бұрын
There's a charging port under the battery handle.
@Smaug1
2 жыл бұрын
No there isn't. It's on the right side of the battery pack, toward the top.
@horror780
2 жыл бұрын
@@Smaug1 whatever 🙄
@kirthgersen2485
Жыл бұрын
My Heybike arrived damaged. They want to send me the parts, have me buy the tools and fix it myself. I looked up reviews and that's their policy. Good luck if it arrives broken, worst customer service ever.
@attosmith7903
Жыл бұрын
Are you sure? I told them that the DIY fix they asked me to do didn’t work and they sent me a new battery which fixed my issue. Total time was around a week and a half that the bike was down
@kirthgersen2485
Жыл бұрын
@@attosmith7903 Totally sure, look at internet reviews or facebook, many people are having the same problem with their customer service.
@bikebudha01
2 жыл бұрын
This would be the perfect bike if it weighed 20lbs less...
@Smaug1
2 жыл бұрын
Yep, I wound up also buying a Lectric XP Lite, which is a lot lighter, but not quite as fast. (46 lbs. instead of 72 lbs.) I do miss the fenders and rack this model has, though.
@kevinhiggenbottom8339
2 жыл бұрын
I'm not too crazy about folding bikes cuz I never had one when I was growing up I had regular bikes so the regular Hate by might be my answer but still I wish it was made right here in the America not some other country American made by American man or a woman
@Smaug1
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I wish that too. These 3 electric bike companies offer ebikes that are Made in the USA - Outrider USA out of Fletcher, NC, Electric Bike Company out of Costa Mesa, CA, and Hi-Power Cycles from Chatsworth, CA. They probably all cost more, though.
@kevinhiggenbottom8339
2 жыл бұрын
We have two different hay bites once folding bike and the other ones regular bike why can't they have both bottled water holder on the bike number two why can't they have that tires on both sides instead of the folding bike and number three why can't hey buddy be different colors of your choice and one more thing why can't hate bikes be made right here in the United States instead of somewhere else and a lot of people will agree with me on that one it should be made here in America then we'll have American people buying these kind of bikes for now have a blessed day and always wear your bike helmet
@phduquett
2 жыл бұрын
...and just how much money you ready to spend, let me clarify, for that made in America bike......how much?
@kevinhiggenbottom8339
2 жыл бұрын
@@phduquett well like I said my spelling is off sorry I'm not too crazy about folding bikes I like the regular kind and I see they have it in black or white and I wish they had in all different colors with a water bottle holder on it two I don't have much money right now because I've been paying a lot of the doctor bills and going to the doctor's office and also going to the hospital lucky is not cancer but I have to go back and find out what's that big giant spot on side of my ribs so if I did have the money yeah I will buy one but not the folding ebikes just a regular hay electric bike but it will be a white one not a black one in case if I had to ride somewhere for emergency if it's not raining then I'll do that but I try not to write at night time cuz it's pretty dangerous out there but like I said thank you for your offer but right now I don't have the money and there's a lot of reasons why I don't have the money back in the day something happened to my money and I don't want disgusted it. Because something happened back in the day and I had no money and I know why but like I said thank you for your offer and I'll keep that in mind and I'm not too crazy about the folding pipe I don't know why I guess I never grew up with folding bike but I like to step through kind because of my feet and legs are not too good of a shape oh sorry about the long chat because I'm trying to keep it short and simple but sometimes I just let it ride sorry but thanks for
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