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Sorry for the late response. Unfortunately, you will have to replace the controller and rearrange the batteries to set it up the way you want it. I've looked into it and it seems pretty pricey compared to what other brands have to offer. At the moment, I am focusing on my Triumph Scramblers, and when I get the chance, I will add a handguard, cassette and wireless gear selector, and a headlight grill to the Brat, so it can feel more like my other scramblers. I am not going to mess with the battery or controller on my Brat.

I agree with you. I would like to do more to the Brat, but it is so expensive to modify it versus my motorcycle. At this point, there is not enough people demanding more Volcon stuff, so the prices are going to be crazy for anything aftermarket. And Volcon is so focused on their Stag, so I doubt they will put a good chunk of their resources into promoting the Volcon Brat.

Volcon sent you a bike with a set of brake pads?

@JorgeMejiasBorgen like the disk brake parts. Sorry I meant the disk brake but I'm used to bmx so I said pads lol

@@oramibunn you are right. Disc brakes have brake pads. You are lucky that they supplied you with spare parts.

The bike frame on the bike is built like a “motorcycle,” so a bicycle stem may not work. You can replace the handle bars or, you may be able to install universal handlebar risers. Droog replaced the handlebars on their Brat. By the way, the handlebars on the blue Brat is designed for an upright riding posture compared to the handlebars that are on the black Brat which are flat for an “aggressive” riding posture. Volcon will sell you either one if you ask.

dude, thanks for the quick rely and great advise! yea i like the more upright bar but prefer the all black styling. heheh @@JorgeMejiasBorgen

i appreciate your quick reponse and thanks for the advise! yeah i like the the more upright bar but prefer the all black design. i wasn't aware we can swap them. way cool!@@JorgeMejiasBorgen

No problem! 😂

The bike has less than 100 miles, today, and I’ve noticed the problem within the first 10 miles. I managed to make the issue tolerable, but it is not fixed. I am still working on that video. I have to be tactful about it because I don’t want to shine a big negative spotlight on a product that I like.

It is!

Another Floridian! How you doing neighbor?! 😂 anyways… The rides are enjoyable when the brakes actually perform well. Someone brought up the RAEV GTX to me, recently. It looks like it is equipped with everything I wish the Volcon Brat should have come with. Let me know how things go when you get it. My next bike will be a motorcycle, tho’.

Seat height is 30”, and I am 5’10” and can rest my feet flat on the ground. Best way to test ride one is to look for the nearest powersport dealership that stock Volcon products.

I learned that the hard way. I fixed it with some super glue. By the way, I got a Discord server running for Brat owners, want to join? My username is cyborgtypezero

It’s a class 2 e-bike, so they have to cap it at 20 MPH. However, in off-road mode, it can go more than 28 MPH when the battery is fully charged. A lot of factors can impact the high speed on Off-road mode. Otherwise, it has no problem maintaining 20 MPH. That is where I keep it. In Florida, bikes on the road, motorized or not, can’t go faster than 28MPH, and they can’t go faster than the posted speed limit on bike trails which is normally 20MPH.

A shorter seat will impact the ergonomics of the bike. I am 5’10”, and I sit in the back portion of the seat. I would not be comfortable sitting close to the front of the seat.

Glad it was helpful!

For what you are getting, $2,799 is not a bad price, and shipping is free. I also doubt that Volcon is going to budge on their prices in the near future. They are a small public company that makes electric motorcycles and Side by Sides. Huge investments are being into the imminent release of their Stag and their future street legal motorcycle.

My longest ride on the Brat was an hour, and I found the seat to be comfortable. The seat height is shorter than the Zooz by the way. It sits at 30,” and the distance between the rider and handle bars are different between the blue and black Brat. The handle bars on the blue model are higher then the black model. I am 5’10”, and I felt that the blue model feel more comfortable to ride than the black one. I also let friends and family try it out, and some like the seat while others find it uncomfortable. If you are still unsure about making the purchase, find a motorcycle/bicycle dealership that sells them, so you can try one out.

Common issue with disc brakes on any bike or vehicle. My disc brakes squeal a little on all my e-bikes. They go away then come back. I don’t drive or go out much, so it happens to both my bikes and vehicles. I live in Florida… I wonder if humidity is the problem. A possible is can be misalignment that causes to much pressure on one side of the brakes. I might do a video on how to align them in the future. There is also a bed-ing procedure that is required to be done when the pads or discs are replaced. 1. Start pedaling and accelerate your bike up to a good speed, approximately 20mph. Apply your Rear Brake and squeeze evenly until you are almost stopped (About a walking speed). Use care not to come to a complete stop or to lock up the brake and skid. Doing this can deposit an uneven amount of material on the rotors. You may notice very poor stopping power at the beginning of this process, which is perfectly normal. There may also be excess noise created during this process, which is also normal. 2. Repeat this process between 8 to 10 times. You will know that you are done when you are able to stop smoothly and quickly, you should be able to skid if you were to try. But do not skid until you are finished with this process! 3. When the rear brake is properly bedded in and you are able to stop smoothly and quickly you are finished. 4. Now repeat the process for the Front Brake.

@@JorgeMejiasBorgen Thanks for the reply. I live in New York and have a similar squeaking phenomenon so I dont think it's related to the humidity, as right now it isn't very humid. I'll save this comment for later as I will eventually replace the brakes eventually. Do you know how to tell if it is misaligned? Because if it is It would be great to know and would solve most of my problems with the brat.

@@redeefox2190 I just re-read your first comment. I thought that you replaced the pads. When I was dealing with my brake issue, I found that they were contaminated by something other than soap and water. Brake pads can absorb oil and cause it to break apart and/or squeal really bad, and it is common for the assembler to have grease or oil on their gloves or hands when handling the pads. After you replace the pads, you will have to align them, and then do an in-bed-ing procedure. I need to make a video on how I did it. Hopefully, I will have it up before Wednesday.

@@JorgeMejiasBorgen Alright thanks! Ill make sure to watch it.

When I was shooting the brake pad alignment video, I found that the right rear pad was closer to the rotor than the left, and there was a lot of brake pad material and dirt embedded onto the rear rotor. After the alignment, I sprayed both front and rear brake pads and rotors with soap and water, and the squeal went away. Now, I need to bleed the rear brakes because the lever became squishy after the alignment. Good thing that I checked. Checking the brakes, chain, suspension, and tires before riding is important.

The air shock feel so much better than the OE mono shock setup. Let me know what you think when you get it.

Nice! Which Volcon Brat do you have?

I also thought about putting turn signals on my bike, but the problems are the way the roads are designed. I honestly think bicycles need their own roads. It is scary riding next to people who get too close because of how distracted they are.

@@JorgeMejiasBorgen yep exactly where I'm at we have bike path on side roads which helps there but the main road we don't which I never understood its a wider road for us and more than enough room for one to be placed. So if I need to get a few things from my local store I usually hit side streets cross the main road into a mall parking lot drive around it to other side streets then cross the main road back to get to the store takes a few minutes longer but keeps me safe for the most part, for the most part we have pretty safe drivers here but been getting alot of out of state people moving in and driving like they are back home which is the issue currently

I am so glad that you like my videos. I will continue to make more content and help the Volcon community grow!

I am satisfied with the overall performance of the bike, but it will be difficult to recommend the bike without bias. It is my first e-bike after all. In regards to their customer service, don’t expect the stereotypical call center. When I contacted them about my issue, I found out that their sales team of one handles a lot of the calls, and they only have two people in their warranty department. I believe that it is good that they handle customer service from their home office in Texas and are not outsourcing it. They handled it professionally, and having direct contact with them gave me a sense of reassurance and care. I complained about parts ordering directly from their website, and they told me that they are going to start working on that. They recently added more accessories, especially the one with the retro color scheme that I made for my social media accounts…They told me that the colors scheme for their decal kits have been in the works for a while, but I honestly believe that I influenced their decision a little bit on that one. Their wink in the DM they sent me says it all. Anyway, they are a small startup company that went public, and I believe that they are going to be a well known brand found in motorcycle/powersport dealerships.

@@JorgeMejiasBorgen Thanks again brother for the very informative reply.

Yeah… it’s hot. When winter comes, I will be riding everywhere.

I will show it off when I get the chance. It's been raining a lot here in Florida.

I got the Jack Rabbit, so we can do it again, hopefully, at the end of this month.

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I want him to do 28

I will do 30 MPH, and try to post it tomorrow.

@@JorgeMejiasBorgenwhere is the video nobody will do one

@@guerian84 it’s been raining a lot in Florida. I got a few clips of it going 28MPH. I can post one as a short.

So off-road mode switches the motor’s output from a Class 2 rating of 750W to Class 3 rating of 1200W. I do know that Class 3 bikes are illegal in some areas around in the US. Before switching the Brat to off-road mode, please check with your local bicycle laws. I will use Florida as an example because I live there: In normal mode, the Brat is a Class 2 bike that can go where any bike can. However, some areas do not allow motorized bikes... That is why you check before you take it there. On the other hand, all bikes are allowed on the street as long as they follow the traffic laws. I doubt law enforcement is going to pull you over on the street as long as you are not doing anything crazy to get their attention. But if you do, make sure both the Class 2 and 750W sticker is not faded, so you can educate them about the bike (insert winky face here).

I can’t wait to see it!

I am working on an honest initial review video with pros and cons. I got less then 40 miles on the odometer and going to a cycling event today to get a reaction from others. I don’t know when that video will be post it, but I will try to get it up by the end of next week.

@@JorgeMejiasBorgen how about you try the "beachman 64"? I think is better than volcon.

@@camtono743 There isn’t a dealership here in Florida that carry them, and I would be happy to try out more e-bikes, but they cost money and take up space. I don’t have either of them right now. If I had a business where I can try out e-bikes all day, (clears throat while pointing at the subscribe button), I would be happy do it.

In normal mode, torque is adequate. In off-road mode, there is a big difference in acceleration. I can’t really compare it to any other e-bike, because this is the only one any dealership allowed me to test out. I’ve been to a Trek and Cannondale dealership, and both did not allow me to move any of their e-bikes anywhere near the door. To answer your second question, it has a 750W motor, single speed, and weighs 86lbs. When you add the riders weight and incline, it might struggle a bit. I live in Florida, so I’ve had no issues so far going up an incline. Other bikes with a similar setup would probably perform the same. If you add multiple speeds in the mix, it might have better torque to tackle inclines like the ones you mentioned. They are pricy compared to the Brat.

@@JorgeMejiasBorgen Would you maybe recommend this bike due to its speed, durability, and suspension?

@@samapfel_08 Volcon is in the business of making dirt bikes and SxS, so I have to say that both the frame and suspensions are solid. The brakes are Shimano, so I don’t see any major issues there. With less than 50 miles on the odometer, the battery and motor are still a mystery to me. I would recommend to anyone who is looking for a cruiser bike that can travel well both simple on- and off-road trail. Speed is adequate on both of these terrains. Also, please keep in mind. It is not a traditional E-Road bike or E-MTB, so the seat cannot be adjusted.

@@JorgeMejiasBorgen Thanks so much for responding and sorry but i have just one more question. Do you think it could handle wheelies? Ik you are not allowed to probably say that I should do them on the bike but is the seat high enough for them?

You do not have to apologize for all the questions. I have no problems answering questions. Now, to answer the wheelies question, Volcon states that "riding over stairs, performing wheelies, taking it off jumps or doing stunt/trick-like activities" will void your warranty. Will it be able to handle some wheelies? The shocks probably can, but the wheels are a different story. You can replace the wheels with something more aggressive that would fit 20" X 4" MTB fat tires. Furthermore, the bike is the size of a small adult size dirt bike. The seat height is high enough for my height (5'10"). However, if you are 6 feet or higher, you might have some comfort issues. Oh! And by the way, I did a short speed test video on my channel: ua-cam.com/video/KOipoXoXyLM/v-deo.html

According to Volcon: “Once processed, orders typically arrive 7-10 business days from the shipping date. Customers will receive communications regarding their shipping date via SMS messages.”

Mine took 7 days to ship from Texas to Los Angeles

What was holding you back?

@@JorgeMejiasBorgen I already have a Super73 and a few other bikes.

@@SESSIONS73 The Super73 brand looks really good. Which one do you have? I don’t believe any dealerships where I live carry them.

They started in 2020. Their sales team is ran by one person, and their service department is ran by two people. They outsource a large portion of their business to third party companies. The Brat was designed by Volcon and put together by a local bike company. I can’t get mad at them for something they don’t have direct control of.

20 MPH, but it can go up to 30 MPH when you enable off-road mode via the app.

I spoke with the service department, and they informed me that a local third party company assembles the bikes for them before they are delivered. My dad went through the same issue with his recumbent bike. The Trek dealership where I bought the brake pads informed me that it is common to have these issues in the bicycle industry. Everything has been fixed on my bike, and I need to do a follow up video.

I have no problems with the seat, but two out of four people who sat on it said that it was uncomfortable. I am also trying to figure out the easiest way to add a turn signal. So far, you can’t really integrate one without hacking things up, so I wouldn’t recommend it.

Jorge Mejias Borgen ok. I have been deciding whether to grab this or revv1. Thanks for your response..

No problem. By the way, I went with Volcon because of their recent deal with the US Army. That gives me hope that this startup company is not going down any time in the near future. Support and part availability is important.

@JorgeMejiasBorgen please do a video of you using the pedals..... Many thanks.