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Hi Penelope. Thanks for watching the video! I appreciate the feedback. Someone 5’4” could ride this bike if you are cautious when getting on and off. My wife is able to ride the bike at 5’2”, but it does take some effort on her part. I probably would not recommend it for anyone below 5’4”. It may not look like it on camera, but this bike is surprisingly large in person and it weighs 105 LBS with both batteries installed.

For riders 5’4” and below, you may want to check out a competitor of Wired’s that has a 24” x 4” version for shorter riders as well as the standard 26”x4”. The company is called Escape Electric Bikes. The Outlaw model is very similar to the Wired Freedom. I believe the Outlaw is available in a Step through version for an extra $100. I hope this helps.

Hi @Jefferyritz2740. Thanks for watching the video. I’m glad you found it helpful. I was really happy being able to squeeze out 90 miles, especially when Wired claimed range is 80+ miles. Definitely one of the most challenging videos that I have made, but totally worth it!

90 miles is the most I’ve seen on a bike so far. The video was very helpful. It clearly demonstrates the full power of the dual batteries and even with the heavier machine it’s got the power to go the distance. Thank you again for doing that video 90 miles is a long way and takes quite a while so I appreciate your dedication to seeing it through. Thanks again.

Hi Randall. Thanks for watching the video! Keeping things simple is good. I don't think you can go wrong with the Wired bikes. They focus on a single motor and now a dual motor bike and they do it well. If you are interested in looking at a close competitor, you might want to check out Escape Electric Bikes in Augusta, Geogia. They have a very similarily spec'd single motor bike called the Outlaw and the Outlaw Plus for a similar price and free shipping. More options available to customize your bike. I was so impressed that I reached out to Joel (the owner) and hope to review one of his bikes soon.

Hi Andrew. Thanks for watching the video. I went with the Cruiser Select Airflow CS. Here is the link to the Cloud 9 website: cloud-9.bike/collections/cloud-9-saddles-and-covers/products/cruiser-select-airflow-cs

Thanks for the comment @1ozcaffine. I haven’t had to yet, but that is a very good question. I need to contact Wired and see when they recommend re-Lubing the gears.

Hi Andy-yes. You can buy one on Wired’s website for $800.00. Unfortunately, batteries are the most expensive component.

Thank you for watching the video @raw71660! I use an insta360 X4 action camera with an invisible selfie stick. I love the way you can film in 360 degrees so you never miss the perfect shot because your single lens camera only has one point and shoot lens where this one has 2 lens. In post editing, you can move the camera all the way around using the Insta360 software. BTW-Does the “71660” in your tag happen to stand for your birthday? Just curious because if so, we were born on the same day. The odds of that being the case is probably too high.

I don’t think you can go wrong if you decide to buy this bike. It is so much fun to ride. If you are interested in looking at another option, I recently discovered another 60v 1500W bike from Escape Electric Bikes out of Georgia. They have a similarly spec’d bike called the Outlaw and Outlaw Plus with free shipping. They offer a lot of options to customize. I was so impressed that I reached out to the owner (Joel) about helping him get the word out. They also sell 2 different dual motor versions for even more power.

Thanks so much for watching @scoopthereal2353! I really appreciate the feedback!

Hi @slamb68. Your wife’s Aunt lives in a great area for riding and anything else for that matter. I have it on my list to film a video in the Cave Creek/Carefree area. Love that area!

Thanks for watching the video Shane. Love the tires! Best accessory I have purchased for the bike so far! I now have about 1000 miles on them and I’m yet to have my 1st flat tire.

Right back atcha Paul. They say great minds think alike. I really appreciate the feedback! This is a great all around bike. I’m glad to hear you are having as much fun on this bike as I am!

Thanks watching the video @Islandlifespi. To be honest, not as well as I had hoped. I liked the concept better than the performance. It is possible I may have gotten a defective set that requires to much turning off and on of the individual lights. They seem to time out of sequence with the remote too soon.

Thanks for watching the video @blivit195cm3. You make a good point about the step through concerns. You do need to be cautious when you get on and off the bike. I’m not sure, but I think foot/leg clearance was the main reason Wired has a suspension link in the middle of the down seat tube, trying to give another 1-2 inches of clearance. there has been times when didn’t lift my foot high enough to clear the rear shock and nearly did a face plant.

@EnergizedZonie Thanks for the reply. Oh I hear you! I caught my size fourteen foot shoe in there getting on and almost went down. I have a question for you if you don't mind? Do you have any recommendations for a good helmet? I have bought some accessories like a new very nice padded seat and the side mirror and I bought wireds front bag. I also bought a really good Abus lock. I live in San Diego and it's pretty sketchy on the roads here so I need a good helmet. I would really appreciate any advice. Thank you.

Hi @blivit195cm3. I could recommend the 2 helmets I purchased. The one I’m wearing in the video is the ILM helmet. I use it most of the time when it’s warm outside or when I’m filming. I found it to be one of the less expensive option made for these higher speed e-bikes with an NTA 8776 rating (up to 28 MPH) for under $100. The other helmet I bought was a full face modular that is actually DOT rated for motorcycle use. I used it when the weather is cooler. I am including Amazon links to both helmets, along with a really cool wireless Bluetooth headset I bought for the full face helmet. I paid less than $100 for the full face helmet and around $30 for the headset. If you want to see these 3 items, I did an accessories video that goes into more detail. Adult Modular Motorcycle Helmet DOT w/Retractable Sunglass Full Face Flip-up Typhoon TH158: a.co/d/05FhSUR FEYA Motorcycle Helmet Speakers with Dual Noise Reduction/Call Music Control/Siri/IPX6: a.co/d/1kHLqBP ILM Smart Bike Helmet Brake Warning LED Light Control NTA8776 CE CPSC Triple Certification Adult Bicycle Casco Men Women: a.co/d/03nef8D

Thanks for watching the video @bonnandchristine. I really appreciate the feedback. That’s a tough choice between Wired Cruiser and the E-Cells Step Star. There is also another competitor in this market. Escape Electric Bikes has a model called the Outlaw with very similar specs and some upgraded components for a similar price. I think you might be reffing to the invisible selfie that you can see in the shadows, but not in the shot. If so, it’s a camera mounting device that disappears when filming in 360 degree mode with the Insta360 camera. Great camera system for filming action video.

Thanks for watching the video @brett7740.

Thanks for watching the video Richard! I look forward to watching your 1000 mile review video on your Cruiser.

@ you bet!

Thanks for watching Richard! This video was a fun one to make.

I had the same Lectric XP 2.0 in 2020/2021 and now have the same 2024 Wired Crusier Plus. It's like a night and day difference and you're going to love it!

@paulketchum6819 kind of like the Cruiser in brown. Still enjoy the 2.0 tho

Thanks for commenting on the video @cmoregreen3979. Wow! 11,000 miles of range and counting on the XP 2.0 is pretty awesome. I think that speaks to just how good the Lectric bikes are made. If you get one of the Wired bikes or one of their 60v competitors bikes that are very similar, you will have the best of both worlds. You can always turn down the power on the Wired bikes by leaving them in Class 2 mode or adjust the motor power assist % levels lower on each individual PAS level in the advanced settings, but you can’t turn up the power to 40 MPH on the XP 2.0 when you feel like a burst of adrenaline. Plus that rear air shock makes a huge difference in smoothing out the ride.

My Lectric xp 2.0 had 2,400 miles on it, received my Cruiser two weeks ago and WOW, you will LOVE IT! 45.1 mph is what I achieved going down a slight downhill. I am 5'8". The small seat tube was too short for full length extension while riding and the longer tube was too tall. So I took a pipe cutter and took 2" off of the longer tube, now I can adjust it perfectly. Also, if you have the larger Lectric basket, it works perfectly on the rear rack of the Wired Cruiser. I took two small strips of packing foam that came with the new bike. Cut the foam into two very thin strips the width of the rear rack long tubing. I wrapped black electrical tape over the foam and sides of the Wired rack tubing to cover the foam completely. I did this so when the Lectrik metal basket sits on top of the Wired Cruiser rear rack, it would cushion it and it would be noiseless when hitting bumps as there would be no metal to metal contact or rattling. I then zip tied the rack in place using about 12-14 black zip ties so as to not drill holes in the Wired rack. It works perfectly and carries a lot of stuff, still within the 50lb weight limit of the rear rack. Let me know how you like your new bike when you receive it! Also, the Altec Lansing Jolt 2 bluetooth speaker is perfect for the front handlebars and the included handlebar bracket for the speaker allows you to hang the speaker below the display screen so you can have music when riding.

Wired definately had some growing pains, which I mostly attribute to breaking new ground but they do seem to always sort out those growing pains. The Freedom had most of them so the Cruiser was fortunate enough to get mostly sorted out, but theres still some things I dont love but I forgive easily with the not increasing the price point even post 301 Tariff expiration. Im not a fan of how ecells ran smear campaigns against wired over the freedom wobble (again the joy of breaking new ground) but ecells does have a better rear rack design, oh and bottle rack holes.

Thanks for commenting on the video @falconmoon2880 & @Whoadayson. I believe the Ultraverse are the same tires, just branded different. This was the best upgrade I made to this bike so far. Like you, I also sacrificed a little sipped and range, but totally worth it. I think you did it right. Liners and FlatOut is the way to go to better protect you from flats. Growing pains is a good way to describe it. Wired is trying to adapt and make their components a little better as they apply lessons learned. Agreed-Keeping that price point at a steady $2000 must be difficult maintain with the tariffs.

Hi Richard-Luckily, after rechecking my headset, turns out it was shipped with a Visco Hellbender.

Hi @freightdawg6762. 100 miles of range is awesome! You must get a great workout when you pedal with no assistance? These are great all around, do it all bikes. So many options to fit different riding styles.

@@EnergizedZonie its really not too bad on level ground with no assist when my legs start to burn i kick on the power thats whats so awesome about these bikes love the channel

Hi Jody-Thanks for watching the video. I was mostly in PAS 1. Yes, I did lower the power assist % in each of the 5 PAS levels from the factory settings. It took me a few tries to find the “sweet spot” on the PAS % settings. I lowered PAS 1 to only 12% (from 20% set at the factory) of the motor power. For me, getting PAS 1 dialed in is the most important.

@ thanks very much. I’ll do the same on my e-bike.

Hi @iambriguy. Thanks for watching the video. I use an Insta360 X4 camara with a disappearing telescopic selfie stick. The selfie stick disappears in the stitching of the 2 camera lens. Awesome camera that allows you a lot of different angles to play with. You can actually spin the camera in post (after the fact) using the software, so you never miss a shot. Yes, I use a DJI mini 4 Pro with the follow function set to auto. This allows the drone to maneuver around you automatically to catch different angles. I’ve had the drone over a year, but this is the 1st time I used it in one of my videos. I’m not sure why I waited so long.

Wow, I had no idea the Mini 4 Pro (or any DJI dro es) had a follow function that would do more creative moves other than just simply following from behind. I thought maybe you had the Skydio? Anyway, cool shots!

Thanks for watching Robert! Wow! Your tube and tire survived a 1” screw. That is great to know! Agreed. That FlatOut is amazing.

Thank you @Destinationfawked! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. There are more and more of these 60v bikes coming out. We all benefit when completion is this strong.

Thanks for watching the video Bill!

Hi @Whoadayson. Thanks for the comment. I do use an X4 camera and a DJI Mic 2 transmitter & receiver combo. I won’t bore you with all the nerdy details, so here’s the short version. I attach the receiver to the X4 w/an adapter so I can use the noise cancelling feature. The wireless transmitting mic comes with a small magnet. I place the mic inside my shirt near the top using the magnet to hold it in place. Wind noise use to be my biggest issue trying to film at speed before I found the sweet spot with this system.

@@EnergizedZonie Wow, your mic is well hidden. That was my biggest issue in understanding, where was your mic? I thought 'It cant be the X4 mic that dist from his face?' I thought maybe you somehow cleverly attached a mic to your helmet neck strap? Thanks for explaining. btw, Im all about the nerdy details but I wont ask you for those here. Maybe as time goes on, more ppl will ask (I cant have been the first with that crispy audio?) and youll do a video on that? Have a good one.

Thanks for watching the video Kimmy. I know how hard it can be to wait 3 months. Which e-bike did you purchase?

​@EnergizedZonie I ordered the Outlaw Plus from Escape Electric Bikes, its a step thru and has two batteries. I really like this small business! I like the owners values and the ability to talk directly to them!

Great choice Kimmy! I completely agree with your assessment of Escape Electric Bikes. I actually reached out to Joel recently to let him know that I really like what he is doing with his Outlaw, Outlander, and Mountaineer models. I think he and his wife are really on to something. Stay tuned. You may be seeing a review in the very near future on Escape Electric Bikes aight here on the channel. Enjoy your new Outlaw Plus. I think you are going to love it1 to see if he would be interested in

@EnergizedZonie nice to hear you agree with my choice! Besides the business they run, I really liked that the bike parts are known names and not cheap generic parts! Also Joel was awesome on the phone and spent time with me and thoroughly answered questions I had! It would be great to see your review on one of Escape's ebikes! I think they might be coming out with an AWD model!!😁👍🏼

Hi Kimmy-You are right. They are coming out with the 2 dual motor options: Outlander (& Outlander Plus) and the Mountaineer. I hope to be able to review the Outlander Plus soon.

Thanks for the comment @Ukiah.Spirit. It could be that some of these men are not use to the high speeds some of these e-bikes can achieve. For instance; if you have never owned or ridin a motorcycle. Your last point is very valid. If you ride these e-bikes long enough, you will eventually go down. My concern is riders not wearing sufficient safety gear when this inevitability happens. In particular, a good helmet with a safety rating that matches or exceed 40+ MPH.

Thank you! I am glad the information was useful. In my estimation, a visual demonstration is the best method for explaining the functionality.

@@EnergizedZonieBest Ive seen. Well done!

Thanks for watching the video @Whoadayson. The RST Guide fork is a coil suspension. An air suspension would have been nice, but it would have raised the cost.

@@EnergizedZonieOk, thanks. I shouldve known after not seeing any red/blue dials, but thought I'd ask. Regarding Wired and pricing, Im impressed they didnt raise the price with the second battery upgrade, which I think we have fierce competition to thank for that. (You know who, lest I speak them into existence). But then, to top that, there still was no increase after the 301 tariff expiration, not to mention theyre based near Chicago, which has to be costly. Im pleasantly surprised and impressed. Thanks again for your video and replies!

Hey Scott. Than you for watching the videos. I’m really glad you found them useful. I don’t blame you for unlocking the bike after 40 miles on your range test. It’s too much fun to use all that power!! Enjoy the ride!

Thanks for watching the video @vearsan. Not if you watched my “5 likes & 5 dislikes” video where I take the bike on a very fun ride on the Apache Trail (Hywy 88) past the Superstition Mountains. I thought about heading off road towards the mountains, but didn’t want to wind up as another victim of the curse.

Thanks for the comment @baront.mckinney9574. You are right about the weight distribution needing to be evenly distributed.

Got to disagree with you on limiting power beyond 20 MPH in the Class 2 setting. I repeated that same pedal acceleration test on 2 other occasions on that ride with the same results where the motor provided substantial resistance. Leg strength isn’t what it was 30 years ago, but it’s pretty good for someone who is 64.

@@EnergizedZonie I wasn't trying to insult you. Pedaling a bicycle over 20mph is hard work. Like I said, a geared hub motor has no mechanism to rob your legs of the power you are putting in. It's impossible. What is happening is you cannot pedal a 105 pound bike, plus your 260 pounds (IIRC) at over 20mph. That is nothing to be ashamed of. If this was not a geared hub motor, I would agree the bike may be limiting you. But only a non-geared hub motor can do that. That is why there is no regen on the bike. It simply cannot do it.

Hi Art! This bike is just as much fun to ride as my motorcycle. It would be a great to get the island around for old guys like me with bad knees. Please give mom Cording a kiss for me! I wanted to thank you and Leah for taking such good care of her!!

Hi Lea! That bike would be a lot of fun to ride around Anda.

Thanks for watching the video @vearsan!

The lithium battery cells are Samsung. The terrain on this ride was very hilly and fairly steep in places. Only got a little over 19 miles out of the 2 batteries with a total of 2100WH’s. You are right, the motor is not the best when it comes to the affects of heat build up on the motor.

@@EnergizedZonie There is a guy on youtube with a motorcycle dyno and he has actually put a bunch of e-bikes on the dyno and not a single one puts out the claimed high torque numbers. Try looking for e-bike dyno testing to find the channel. I looked at their site and I didn't see any claims about the brand of the batteries. But if they are using Samsung, they are pretty good batteries. Also, you might not know this, but taking lithium ion batteries down to zero is very, very bad for the battery and will substantially lower its life. Be careful with that.

I think I know which channel you are referring to (Area 13). I think he does a great job providing unbiased performance data using his dyno.

You clearly have never tried one because the motor is absolutely 153 nm of torque, tested on a dyno with the results posted online. Wired uses Samsung batteries and has the battery and the entire electrical system certified to UL 2849. Nobody is close in terms of quality at this price point not to mention the power and battery capacity compared to a boring 750w fat tire. The reason Wired can offer this bike without cutting corners is because they really only have two models and they order in large quantities, they spend $0 on marketing and they have a low cost structure. They have sold over 10k of these bikes over the last couple of years and they have proved incredibly durable and capable, so much so that numerous competitors are copying Wired. Once you try a 60v bike, you will never want to ride anything less.

@@jfly2249 Can you link to this video where the torque is measured as 153nm? Also, I don't want to see a peak, I want to see a sustained number. A roll of a hundred counterfeit UL stickers are available for like 20 yuan. Samsung wrappers are pretty cheap too. The counterfeit cells in the small volume supply chain likely outnumber genuine cells. They spend plenty on marketing. You think all these youtubers are reviewing the bikes on their own dime? The guy in this video bought the bike himself, but 90% of the reviews on youtube are sponsored. The larger channels are paid many thousands of Dollars for these reviews, which are really just commercials.

Luckily I didn’t have to pedal the Aima Big Sur at 85 LBS. I did have to pedal the 105 LBS Wired Cruiser for about a mile on the 1st range test a few months ago when I ran out of batteries. Not a fun experience!

@@EnergizedZonie Tell me about it..... I've done it, only with groceries and one time with Kerosene (over 20 gallons). I have a 2 child trailer that attaches to the bike. Children have long outgrown the trailer, but it's very handy for that sort of thing.

Agreed. Love having those 203mm rotors with 4 piston hydraulic disc brakes. Great stopping power and heat dissipation.

@@EnergizedZonie Given the hills I've seen you on in other videos, yeah, they probably come in handy.

Thanks for the comment @tarstarkusz. I try to the seat high enough to where I have to tip toe to reach the ground without coming off the seat at a stop. That’s just what works best for me. In order to get full leg extension, do you keep your seat high enough where you have to come off the seat when you stop?

@@EnergizedZonie If you have to use your tippy toes to reach the ground when stopping, you are probably at the right height (it just looked low in the video). Yes, when I come to a stop, I have to dismount. But I usually pull over so I can remain seated and keep my right foot on the curb (which is a few inches higher than street level) at lights and stuff. But I live in the city where everywhere has a curb. Mounting and dismounting at ever corner with a light is a pain. That's why I use the curb trick.

Great point. The curb trick is my preferred method as well. Thanks for the reminder. I will try to remember to mention it in an upcoming video.

BTW what is considered to high of a temp, I missed that part if you gave an opinion.

Looks you got some really good range! 42 miles is a long ride. Great exercise pedaling 85% of the ride!

The motor max’s out around 355 degrees Fahrenheit.

That’s awesome @jp9910, thank you!

Thanks for the comment Allen. That front hub motor should help get you up those hills. I hope these videos help motivate people to get out, exercise, and see there communities.

@EnergizedZonie I hope AZ does more to making biking more accessible. Safer to. I have good gearing on my single speed, and my legs are strong for the hills I ride

Agreed. Offering financial incentives like California is doing would go along way towards AZ making biking more accessible. Enjoy the ride!

Thanks! I hope so too. My advise. Have the Alieve ready for those aching muscles after a 90 mile ride that kicked my butt!

Thanks Randy! Hopefully, by the time you read this, Fedex will have delivered your Cruiser. I'm excited for you! Enjoy the ride!!

Thanks for the comment @dougpringle8938. A trike would be more on the conservative side of e-biking and would top out at 15-20 MPH. The Wired bikes would offer more flexibility by either keeping the bike set to Class 2 mode topping out at 20 MPH or unlocking the power up to 40 MPH.