I just ordered mine, the Black version! Shipment won’t begin until mid-August but I wanted to get it before the prices go up like Ariel Rider mentioned on their website. I’m stoked! Can’t wait 😁
Thanks for another great review! Crazy how this channel doesn't have more subscribers. Maybe I'm just too into electric bikes. I just arrived in Italy and I want one and a gas moped. Need some better daily drivers.
How fast does it go when you use GPS l just want to know if it really goes 35 or 36 mph my Segway reads 52 mph but when I used the GPS on my phone it said 46 mph so if you could let me know that would be great cuz l might get me one
I’m here bc these things cost 2400 bucks and I just got one with 80 miles on it for free lol. My uncle got a blue and a red one and a blue one the red brand new with no miles and he only paid 1000 bucks for the red one and 850 for the blue one and let’s say after I rode it I talked him right into giving me the blue one 😂😂😂 this thing is a blast, it’s fast and it saves me a lot of gas money. I only rode it around town and I don’t live in a big town or city but the speed limit through the whole town is 25 at the most so I’ve been passing cars through town and if it’s nice out and I don’t have to leave town, I’ll just ride this bike.
I'm so glad you brought up sitting style on this bike, Really like this but I'm still looking for something that won't kill my back, I need to be abit more upright, Great review as always Micah!
@@Wantthosedaysback Actually, the handle bars are about a foot shorter than the D-class. You could probably get a few extra inches with BMX bars, but there won't be sufficient cable for a real rise.
howsth1s This was my first thought as well! I have never seen one in person, but does not look like there is a lot of spare cable length. Anyone here have one that can let us know what other bars could work with existing cables?
The Suspension is everything I ride in the city with many potholes the Ariel champions all of that plus the bike is just outstanding size power weight price Ariel hit it on the head this time
How about mating a $350 Cyclone 3000watt mid-drive kit (Luna Cycles) on a $500 cyclocross bike, a $350 52volt 21ah pack (14s6p (84 3.5ah Samsung cells, 2 of Micah's Vrusend pack kits ($70), his 52v BMS ($20) and charger ($35) ($1,325 total), 38mph top speed, 20-30mph cruising speed, 0-20mph in 5 seconds, 30-55 mile range?
@@a5-30-31cts I'm going with the Bafang 1000w mid motor and a 52v 26ah battery running 30-50 amps. I'm going for a fat tire build similar to the bike in the video so I'm expecting a reliable 30-40 mph with 10-20 mile range maxing it out.
This bike is phenomenal. My second Ariel Rider bike, and third electric bike overall, is the unsurpassed X-52. This bike has been well-thought, well-planned, beautifully engineered and it is soundly built. You get your money's worth from this bike. It's special. Good luck finding a comparable value, when you see what this bike comes equipped with compared to any competition that I know of. Ariel Rider is the finest.
Never gonna buy from Ariel Rider again! Purchased one of their bikes from them and two years later when I needed a new battery for it they claim they don't sell them anymore. So I'm stuck with a totally useless bike. They suggested I try to contact the battery manufacturer and have them make me one. Can you imagine how much that would cost? May as well get a new bike. Stay away. Very poor support. Even more, their website says they are "out of stock" of batteries for their new line of bikes. Beware.
@@dwayne8410 It does entirely depend on one's own personal experience. I might feel the same way if my bike was obsolete after just two years. That just is not cool. Hopefully they can help you in some way. Have they tried?
@Tom Purcell They seemed like they were concerned. I don't want to sound bias because of being bitter but as soon as they realized my bike was two years old they just started being sympathetic. No help at all. And the thing is I had been trying to purchase an extra battery from them ever since I bought the bike. They NEVER had batteries available. Take a look and see if there is one available for your bike. I can almost guarantee there won't be.
@@dwayne8410 The ebike market is a bit treacherous. I wish there was something I could tell you to help. I was burned in my Super 73 purchase. Maybe they're better now but when I bought mine the service from them was inexcusable.
Thanks so much for posting in process of getting a bike already have road bikes and motorcycles main thing I appreciate so much you giving the price that means a lot
Don’t know if it’s just the slightly different geometry of the step through, but I find my xclass step through very nice to pedal. The gearing is even adequate, preventing ghost pedaling entirely even at 35 mph.
I recently converted my Ariel x class to a mini step thru. Was difficult to get on/off the x class and with the conversion, is much easier. Looks different, but not that different as I kept some of the top bars intact.
Yes I enjoyed the review and I learned some things I hadn’t expected ( switching the light bulb out - For THIS BIKE ) I’ve got a Grizzly on order not sure if I can switch the bulb on that one , but I’m watching this because I’m entertaining buying one of these as well I Ike that this is slower than the Grizzly and I like two of these colors that that G bike does not have the electric blue and the black .... Only gripe I have with this company is that it’s hard for them to keep accessory in stock I’m loading up on items b4 my bike arrives but holding off on the seat and handle bars until it arrives to see if I like it as it comes , I did buy the Arc light pedals and an Alarm HORN
I can get my Vintage Electric Bike up to 36 and let me tell you, at that speed, on an 80lb bike, it is a bit scary. All your inputs have to be attenuated so as to not upset the balance and there is that constant reminder that if you lay it down at that speed, you are going to be in a world of hurt. Having said that, it is funny watching the reaction of some car drivers when I kinda keep up with them on the road. This X-Class is a steal for that kind of speed!
riding a bike at high speed I usually don't find that stability is the biggest issue. it can be an issue if you are cornering on a bumpy road and suspension is not adequate. braking distance can be more problematic though and also the fact that on bike you are usually not using a full car lane, if you are in a bike lane or riding on the road close to the curb you are more exposed to pedestrians, scooters, or cars trying to pass you. but speed is not necessarily a problem on the road it helps you keep with traffic. I have never ridden high speed bike with fat tires but I guess wheels are heavier and bring some stability despite the smaller radius. I hope they take speed into consideration when designing the geometry and that they go for a little bit more stability than class 2 or 3 ebikes
As a moped, most States require license, registration, insurance and all the lights and mirrors for compliance since it goes over 30 mph. Although Ariel says "X-Class was designed to be a fast e-bike from day 1"
Always a good review Micah. However power v range is the nature of physics and applies to all vehicles no matter the power source: muscle, gas or electric. The air resistance part of the power-speed eqn is a nasty cubic term since all vehicles have to push the air away as well as propel the vehicle. This is lessened by the other smaller resistances which are more linear. For cycles going say ~12mph on an upright, ~15mph on an unfaired recumbent bike, increasing your speed thereafter by 10% requires up to 30% more power and reduces your range by ~15%. IMO the envelope of power and range should both be increased together. Ariel's 1kW power and 1kWh battery capacity compared to 20mph bike with 500Wh battery gets 30% more speed but only ~10% more top speed range. Any 28mph ebike really needs a 2kWh battery option or more.
A big Thanks for helping me make up my mind. Just ordered a blue AR X Class today. Should be a monster compared to my little Super73 Z1. Still keeping the Z1 because she's small enough to fit in the back seat area of my Crown Vic.
A friend bought a Cyrusher without being made aware that it’s really a class 4, or a motorcycle. Are we pretending this doesn’t need plates and insurance?
It depends on what state you live in. If you’re buying a motorized road vehicle and you don’t do a modicum of research on local laws, then you’re just asking for trouble.
How in the world do you speak without wind when cruising? I guess you overlay audio post processing? I would love to know if there are any tricks for my sailing videos.
would you recommend this 52v x-class or the d-class? how important is the rear suspension and seat upgradability versus the awd and better controller screen? look forward to your thoughts!
That’s correct no one rides these bikes like that. It would be great that these companies gave true real life stats for distance/battery use. You bring a good point as to posture and ride feel. Too there is a psychological thing that goes on it changes the whole out look of the ride.
I'm sure the presence of rear suspension is doing something but watch any 'proper' full sus mountian bike work, you can see exactly why they don't bother with this single swing arm junk anymore. That suspension shot, I saw the whole thing vibrating, it was NOT isolating you. Probably the spring it comes with is wildly too firm for your riding weight. For road use its totally fine, but its a pretty old school design. All of these have the same or similar old school design, not surprising really since anything more will involve proper engineering, pivots, and bearings (read money).
What's missing from this review is hill climbing ability, an especially important capability for a bike like this; i.e., what is the steepest grade that can be maintained at, say, at least 5mph without the motor bogging down?
No one in their right mind is going to hill climb on a bike with the stupid geometry of this bike. If you want that get a surron or electric mountain bike, these moped style things just won't cut it for pedaling or the activity you were thinking of. Don't get me wrong, I think a bike like this is priced decent and would be a great city bike but beyond that forget it.
more like everyone that buys one and lives near hills is going to. they can peddle a bit up a hill or not. nobody buys these becaus they want a bicycle and imo this seat looks more peddle friendly than most cafe style ebikes.
Micah, can you do a video where you show us your camera and mic setup. I'm sure you are using a 360 camera, just not sure how you are mounting to the bikes. Also have no idea how your capturing such great audio.
I hope he does too, but I can give a small rundown. Yes, Micah is using a 360 camera and he usually mounts it on the handle bars or frame of the bike and he also uses a selfie stick to side view and rear shots. As for audio, he more than likely uses a separate audio recorder with a lav mic on his shirt. But to cut through the wind noise, Micah uses a deadcat filter.
Ariel Rider WILL NOT sell parts to non original purchasers. I dm'd them months ago about this. They gave a weird answer stating something about stolen bikes. This is the problem I had with ebike companies months ago. No parts sold to people with second hand bikes. They all talk the big talk about saving the environment but cause a lot of waste. There ain't nothing being saved...only created. Something MUST be done about this problem. All the reviewers on UA-cam never have a discussion about this growing problem, none of them. I guess I'm part of this problem. If no one else speaks up what will be done? I like my ebike but afraid to what may come after 1 year. This is why I think ebikes are still a niche market. They are still for people that tinker and know how to Frankenstein an ebike together with aftermarket parts. I'm afraid to recommend ANY ebike to anyone who asks.
Looks like a good commuter / car substitute e-moto ..... but when riders take these down trails, bike paths and sidewalks they draw the ire of hikers and "acoustic" biker riders and will make it more difficult for those of us riding Class 2 bikes.
Question. Is it possible to swap out displays. If i had a aftermarket bac4000 controller. Or bac8000 or nuc24f.. could i take a display like a stock replacement for a new Honda scooter 🤔.. i think half ebikes displays are boring and would LOVE a cool display/dashboard like some of the newer e scooters
Brilliant just need to keeping tuning the design and extend the range by 3 or 4 times then it's a real deal to have, including fixing the pedal part big time.
Hello Electrek! Very informative video as always! I wanted to ask you what class type of e-bike is the X-class 52V ? I really want to get one but I doubt you can ride it legally in the state of california since it has 1000W (unlike the 48V which only has 750W). It would be really helpful if you could answer this grey area of the law for me 😭🙂. Love your content!
OW I LIKE IT VERY, SUITABLE IN PHILIPPINE CONDITION. ESPECIALLY MOUNTAINOUS OR HIGH TERRAIN ROAD, LIKE GOING UP TO TAGAYTAY, LAGUNA TO QUEZON OR BATANGAS.
Would it be faster to have a 48v 2000watt motor or a 52v 1000watt motor? I have a 48v 1000watt ebike, a 2000watt hub costs less then a 52v 20amp battery.
I can give a small rundown. Micah is using a 360 camera and he usually mounts it on the handle bars or frame of the bike and he also uses a selfie stick to side view and rear shots.
I own a super73 rx and I regret having it. I tried older 48V X-Class from Ariel Rider, I agree it doesn't look as cool as my super73 rx but this bike is fast. I can't imagine how fast 52V will be. And price point is like 1400$ cheaper.
I'm glad that prebuilt ebikes are finally advancing abit because the market felt so stagnant for awhile compared to the escooters reaching 60mph for less than $2500.
Advancing? We could literally be using Tesla technology to transmit wireless electricity to vehicles and only be limited by the towers coverage. More like milking humanity by suppressing tech and stifling innovation for enslavement.
Man I ordered two x class bikes from Ariel.. back in early April. Shipping date was supposed to be May 28.. They still haven't shipped. I was taking my vacation middle of June hoping to take those bikes to Austin.. Word to the wise.. Don't expect speedy service. Don't expect to buy what you want. No customizations allowed. You can't order what you want, unless purchased after you order online. Don't expect to be able to PAY for a bigger battery or different handlebars. They won't do it. I don't care if you want to pay, no is the answer you will get. They will let you know when they are ready to sell it to ya! Plenty of unused junk Ariel parts out there, because you HAVE to buy an extra. Nobody over there cares about people having extra parts that are brand new that you don't need or want! So far Ariel has ruined my vacation. They don't work with you to give you what you want.. I'd say they're pretty much a crap company(customer service wise), other than having a good quality product. Maybe look at a Rad bike or a Bakou.. I wish I had.
@@FayezButts Sadly they still haven't shipped..I contacted them. They told me the shipping container, I guess coming from China, was lost.. but they found it. Supposedly it will be shipping June 30th now.. I thought they were an American made bike when I bought em.. They are American sellers, is about it.. Now I understand why you get em how they come.. because they are just buying a shipping container load. That's how they come.I asked them what they're going to do for all the customers they had wronged? I figured maybe a 20% off coupon for an accessory or something like that.. They said they'd happily give me a refund. They weren't doing anything other than that. Hopefully I'll have them buy July..😞
@@ivanalexander2601 That's true.. but just the tip of the iceberg. What happens when your China bike doesn't work or breaks..? What about purchasing upgrades..? Am I gonna have to wait 6 months after every transaction waiting for a product..? I thought I was buying American.. I figured the drive and battery was Chinese made. I thought they at LEAST made the frames, maybe seats and assembled them in the states. I'm bummed out before even getting them. I really hope they are worth the wait..
Really nice bike with great specs for a good price. Unfortunately it's not street legal in my state. My state (Washington) used to have 1,000 watts as the limit but has recently reduced it to 750 watts of power but with a 28 MPH limit for Class III. I know many people who will ignore the laws but I don't want my ebike confiscated. Often the laws do suck and are unjust.
I ride my much more powerful bike in CA. Who exactly is going to confiscate your bike? California doesn't have an E bike police brigade running around.
@@independentmind85 Have you ever had an issue with police about your ebike here in California? Just ordered mine not to long ago and didn't even realize there is a 750w limit to be "able" to ride it on the streets. I have a motorcycle license already so I'm covered there.
@@Xavier-ci1ik I've had a few cops inquire about my bike and how much it costs and where to buy it. Never a single question regarding the wattage of the motor. I'm not sure they even really know what the wattage of a motor means...
@@independentmind85 That's good to know they don't know to much about them... for now. Just don't want to be caught off guard here in Cali. I appreciate the reply back 👍
He's filming that portion of the video with an Insta360 camera, which is why the footage looks somewhat "disconnected". It's processed to output a floating camera view.
I'm in Rockaway park Queens and I see tons of these bikes and super 73's on the streets and boardwalk. Everybody is flying around +30 and the cops do nothing. Couldn't be bothered I guess
@@johnrodgers2171 Thanks for the reply. I'm downstate in the 'burbs and the cops here are just looking for something to do. I know there are different classes of bikes and to be legal they must be "pedal assist". These people flying around as you say are eventually going to get the attention of cops, and probably politicians, especially if there is an accident. Then regulations will come or existing ones will be enforced. That's always the way. But again, thanks for the info. Gonna get one this summer and try to avoid any brushes with the local law. Best! 👍
I just ordered mine, the Black version! Shipment won’t begin until mid-August but I wanted to get it before the prices go up like Ariel Rider mentioned on their website. I’m stoked! Can’t wait 😁
"faster than most people need" is all I need to hear, I'm sold
Thanks for another great review! Crazy how this channel doesn't have more subscribers. Maybe I'm just too into electric bikes. I just arrived in Italy and I want one and a gas moped. Need some better daily drivers.
Seems like a good combination of price/performance for this style of bike. Thanks for the review.
I plan to order one of these as my first ebike. I absolutely love the oldschool headlights and I can’t wait!
Did you order it?
@@HDJenga Yep, super fun but everytime I go out people think I’m using a motorcycle in the bike lane lol
@@Soju_Enthusiast another question, how long does it last while just using throttle going like 25 on a fairly flat terrain?
@@HDJenga kinda depends on the temperature that day, but I was able to use it for 3 hours and the battery only dropped two bars
@@Soju_Enthusiast while only using throttle??
Love my X-52! It’s been a blast to zip around on and trick out.
How fast does it go when you use GPS l just want to know if it really goes 35 or 36 mph my Segway reads 52 mph but when I used the GPS on my phone it said 46 mph so if you could let me know that would be great cuz l might get me one
ANY ISSUES BREAKS OR BLOWOUTS?
I’m here bc these things cost 2400 bucks and I just got one with 80 miles on it for free lol. My uncle got a blue and a red one and a blue one the red brand new with no miles and he only paid 1000 bucks for the red one and 850 for the blue one and let’s say after I rode it I talked him right into giving me the blue one 😂😂😂 this thing is a blast, it’s fast and it saves me a lot of gas money. I only rode it around town and I don’t live in a big town or city but the speed limit through the whole town is 25 at the most so I’ve been passing cars through town and if it’s nice out and I don’t have to leave town, I’ll just ride this bike.
I'm so glad you brought up sitting style on this bike, Really like this but I'm still looking for something that won't kill my back, I need to be abit more upright, Great review as always Micah!
This bike has an adjustable stem to give you a more upright position
@@eeelectricish6486 Not really. You can lean forward or lean WAY forward. If you want a more upright, likely you should get the D-class.
It's cafe racer stylee . Not hard to get some upright cruiser bars or BMX...
@@Wantthosedaysback Actually, the handle bars are about a foot shorter than the D-class. You could probably get a few extra inches with BMX bars, but there won't be sufficient cable for a real rise.
howsth1s This was my first thought as well! I have never seen one in person, but does not look like there is a lot of spare cable length. Anyone here have one that can let us know what other bars could work with existing cables?
The Suspension is everything I ride in the city with many potholes the Ariel champions all of that plus the bike is just outstanding size power weight price Ariel hit it on the head this time
Love it you could build 1 crazy battery in that frame
This was a great review thanks for the insight buddy
When are you going to review the Ariel rider grizzly 52 volt I have the upgraded version coming in July. I can't wait!!!!!
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Impressive price point for 52v and 35+ mph ride!
How about mating a $350 Cyclone 3000watt mid-drive kit (Luna Cycles) on a $500 cyclocross bike, a $350 52volt 21ah pack (14s6p (84 3.5ah Samsung cells, 2 of Micah's Vrusend pack kits ($70), his 52v BMS ($20) and charger ($35) ($1,325 total), 38mph top speed, 20-30mph cruising speed, 0-20mph in 5 seconds, 30-55 mile range?
@@a5-30-31cts The Cyclone kit is a nightmare.
@@a5-30-31cts I'm going with the Bafang 1000w mid motor and a 52v 26ah battery running 30-50 amps. I'm going for a fat tire build similar to the bike in the video so I'm expecting a reliable 30-40 mph with 10-20 mile range maxing it out.
This bike is phenomenal. My second Ariel Rider bike, and third electric bike overall, is the unsurpassed X-52. This bike has been well-thought, well-planned, beautifully engineered and it is soundly built. You get your money's worth from this bike. It's special. Good luck finding a comparable value, when you see what this bike comes equipped with compared to any competition that I know of. Ariel Rider is the finest.
Never gonna buy from Ariel Rider again! Purchased one of their bikes from them and two years later when I needed a new battery for it they claim they don't sell them anymore. So I'm stuck with a totally useless bike. They suggested I try to contact the battery manufacturer and have them make me one. Can you imagine how much that would cost? May as well get a new bike. Stay away. Very poor support. Even more, their website says they are "out of stock" of batteries for their new line of bikes. Beware.
@@dwayne8410 It does entirely depend on one's own personal experience. I might feel the same way if my bike was obsolete after just two years. That just is not cool. Hopefully they can help you in some way. Have they tried?
@Tom Purcell They seemed like they were concerned. I don't want to sound bias because of being bitter but as soon as they realized my bike was two years old they just started being sympathetic. No help at all. And the thing is I had been trying to purchase an extra battery from them ever since I bought the bike. They NEVER had batteries available. Take a look and see if there is one available for your bike. I can almost guarantee there won't be.
@@dwayne8410 The ebike market is a bit treacherous. I wish there was something I could tell you to help. I was burned in my Super 73 purchase. Maybe they're better now but when I bought mine the service from them was inexcusable.
Hope we get to see a test of the Kepler .. Hill timed test and brakes included. 👍
Thanks so much for posting in process of getting a bike already have road bikes and motorcycles main thing I appreciate so much you giving the price that means a lot
Don’t know if it’s just the slightly different geometry of the step through, but I find my xclass step through very nice to pedal. The gearing is even adequate, preventing ghost pedaling entirely even at 35 mph.
I recently converted my Ariel x class to a mini step thru. Was difficult to get on/off the x class and with the conversion, is much easier. Looks different, but not that different as I kept some of the top bars intact.
they just dropped a step thru
looks lower than a hyper scrambler seat.
Great review of the 52V X-Class. Would you happen to know what the wheelbase measurement is for this ebike from center of tire to tire?
It’s perfect for mi , I’m 68 years old !!!🇲🇽✌🏼
Wow thanks for the shout out on my headlight vid. That's awesome!!
You bet! Keep up the great content!
can you do a video on how to lower the grizzly and x-class please ?
The seat on this bike is awesome
question do we need a motorcycle license for this because that is a pretty sweet ride I'm looking for an electric bike with speed
Looks like you’re also in South Florida , I could be wrong tho.
Yes I enjoyed the review and I learned some things I hadn’t expected ( switching the light bulb out - For THIS BIKE ) I’ve got a Grizzly on order not sure if I can switch the bulb on that one , but I’m watching this because I’m entertaining buying one of these as well I Ike that this is slower than the Grizzly and I like two of these colors that that G bike does not have the electric blue and the black .... Only gripe I have with this company is that it’s hard for them to keep accessory in stock I’m loading up on items b4 my bike arrives but holding off on the seat and handle bars until it arrives to see if I like it as it comes , I did buy the Arc light pedals and an Alarm HORN
I can get my Vintage Electric Bike up to 36 and let me tell you, at that speed, on an 80lb bike, it is a bit scary. All your inputs have to be attenuated so as to not upset the balance and there is that constant reminder that if you lay it down at that speed, you are going to be in a world of hurt. Having said that, it is funny watching the reaction of some car drivers when I kinda keep up with them on the road. This X-Class is a steal for that kind of speed!
What bike do you have?
@@budwhite9781 Vintage Electric Tracker with front suspension. It is expensive, but you can also pedal it comfortably.
riding a bike at high speed I usually don't find that stability is the biggest issue. it can be an issue if you are cornering on a bumpy road and suspension is not adequate. braking distance can be more problematic though and also the fact that on bike you are usually not using a full car lane, if you are in a bike lane or riding on the road close to the curb you are more exposed to pedestrians, scooters, or cars trying to pass you. but speed is not necessarily a problem on the road it helps you keep with traffic.
I have never ridden high speed bike with fat tires but I guess wheels are heavier and bring some stability despite the smaller radius. I hope they take speed into consideration when designing the geometry and that they go for a little bit more stability than class 2 or 3 ebikes
As a moped, most States require license, registration, insurance and all the lights and mirrors for compliance since it goes over 30 mph. Although Ariel says "X-Class was designed to be a fast e-bike from day 1"
Unless you live in a big city that's super strict, it doesn't matter. Cops will only be breathing down your back if you're doing stupid stuff.
It comes factory locked at lower speeds to meet regulations. You as the owner have to unlock and modify it to go faster.
Looks like a nice bike but how do you charge it I didn't see how you put it into a port or whatever
Always a good review Micah.
However power v range is the nature of physics and applies to all vehicles no matter the power source: muscle, gas or electric.
The air resistance part of the power-speed eqn is a nasty cubic term since all vehicles have to push the air away as well as propel the vehicle. This is lessened by the other smaller resistances which are more linear.
For cycles going say ~12mph on an upright, ~15mph on an unfaired recumbent bike, increasing your speed thereafter by 10% requires up to 30% more power and reduces your range by ~15%.
IMO the envelope of power and range should both be increased together. Ariel's 1kW power and 1kWh battery capacity compared to 20mph bike with 500Wh battery gets 30% more speed but only ~10% more top speed range. Any 28mph ebike really needs a 2kWh battery option or more.
Interesting
Super cool 😎, I want one, the price, range and performance does it for me .
just got mine a week or so ago got an upgraded headlight and rear turn signals!
Thank you for the review and money shot 🎈
A big Thanks for helping me make up my mind. Just ordered a blue AR X Class today. Should be a monster compared to my little Super73 Z1. Still keeping the Z1 because she's small enough to fit in the back seat area of my Crown Vic.
A friend bought a Cyrusher without being made aware that it’s really a class 4, or a motorcycle. Are we pretending this doesn’t need plates and insurance?
It depends on what state you live in. If you’re buying a motorized road vehicle and you don’t do a modicum of research on local laws, then you’re just asking for trouble.
Definitely, but some cops dont say anything, just wear a helmet, follow the rules and drive safe !.
How in the world do you speak without wind when cruising? I guess you overlay audio post processing? I would love to know if there are any tricks for my sailing videos.
Dead cat. It's all about breaking the air flow prior to the microphone being hit with it. You can buy them or make them.
would you recommend this 52v x-class or the d-class? how important is the rear suspension and seat upgradability versus the awd and better controller screen? look forward to your thoughts!
That’s correct no one rides these bikes like that. It would be great that these companies gave true real life stats for distance/battery use. You bring a good point as to posture and ride feel. Too there is a psychological thing that goes on it changes the whole out look of the ride.
Bought an lectric xp 2.0 for exercise but want an ARider for fun now
I'm sure the presence of rear suspension is doing something but watch any 'proper' full sus mountian bike work, you can see exactly why they don't bother with this single swing arm junk anymore. That suspension shot, I saw the whole thing vibrating, it was NOT isolating you. Probably the spring it comes with is wildly too firm for your riding weight. For road use its totally fine, but its a pretty old school design. All of these have the same or similar old school design, not surprising really since anything more will involve proper engineering, pivots, and bearings (read money).
It's less old-school design than say.... no rear suspension. :)
Most legitimate motorcycles still use single pivot rear suspension. Don't kid yourself that the rider of this moped must contend with pedal bob.
I wonder how difficult it is to register and insure that moped? Because without those things, it could become even more difficult for the owner.
Hey Micah what’s the brand of your helmet I can’t see the logo or name
Could u please let me know thank you
Triple Eight, it's linked in the description :-)
What's missing from this review is hill climbing ability, an especially important capability for a bike like this; i.e., what is the steepest grade that can be maintained at, say, at least 5mph without the motor bogging down?
No one in their right mind is going to hill climb on a bike with the stupid geometry of this bike. If you want that get a surron or electric mountain bike, these moped style things just won't cut it for pedaling or the activity you were thinking of.
Don't get me wrong, I think a bike like this is priced decent and would be a great city bike but beyond that forget it.
more like everyone that buys one and lives near hills is going to.
they can peddle a bit up a hill or not.
nobody buys these becaus they want a bicycle and imo this seat looks more peddle friendly than most cafe style ebikes.
Can anyone tell me how I can change the limit of 20mph to 30mph?
"Sorry for the money shot.... this is a family channel"
All curious "family" members - "yes hello google, what's a money shot?"
Micah, can you do a video where you show us your camera and mic setup. I'm sure you are using a 360 camera, just not sure how you are mounting to the bikes. Also have no idea how your capturing such great audio.
I hope he does too, but I can give a small rundown.
Yes, Micah is using a 360 camera and he usually mounts it on the handle bars or frame of the bike and he also uses a selfie stick to side view and rear shots.
As for audio, he more than likely uses a separate audio recorder with a lav mic on his shirt. But to cut through the wind noise, Micah uses a deadcat filter.
Thinking about getting this but can you swap out the handle bars? I am 66yo and think my back would get stiff during a ride.
Yes you can
We call the upright riding position, sit up and beg. (UK) 😃😄😁😆
is this class as a elecric bike or a 50cc moped ????
hello great review , ok can normal bike wheels and tires "road tires" go on this ? would make it lighter faster better mile per charge??
👍🏽just ordered this and the kommoda 🤔👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Ariel Rider WILL NOT sell parts to non original purchasers. I dm'd them months ago about this. They gave a weird answer stating something about stolen bikes. This is the problem I had with ebike companies months ago. No parts sold to people with second hand bikes. They all talk the big talk about saving the environment but cause a lot of waste. There ain't nothing being saved...only created. Something MUST be done about this problem. All the reviewers on UA-cam never have a discussion about this growing problem, none of them. I guess I'm part of this problem. If no one else speaks up what will be done? I like my ebike but afraid to what may come after 1 year. This is why I think ebikes are still a niche market. They are still for people that tinker and know how to Frankenstein an ebike together with aftermarket parts. I'm afraid to recommend ANY ebike to anyone who asks.
Looks like a good commuter / car substitute e-moto ..... but when riders take these down trails, bike paths and sidewalks they draw the ire of hikers and "acoustic" biker riders and will make it more difficult for those of us riding Class 2 bikes.
Yes, please people don't buzz other bikers/pedestrians when riding more powerful ebikes. The last thing we need is more regulations.
Ebike? Scooter? Moped? Motorcycle,? bicycle? Bike? 🤔
Emotorcycle
@@dha588 illegal in Most areas.
@@billyrock8305 sadly yes 😅
@@billyrock8305 i would have to register it as a scooter in my country
Escooter r hella fast if u get the ones that are over 30 mph.
The rear tire looks like it needs to be reset and balanced better
Yes indeed! I noticed that also...
Question. Is it possible to swap out displays. If i had a aftermarket bac4000 controller. Or bac8000 or nuc24f.. could i take a display like a stock replacement for a new Honda scooter 🤔.. i think half ebikes displays are boring and would LOVE a cool display/dashboard like some of the newer e scooters
Can the solo seat be mounted more rearward for taller riders? Seriously considering this bike. Thanks!
Have you tried the X class on steep hills, if so can you tell me what it's like.
Brilliant just need to keeping tuning the design and extend the range by 3 or 4 times then it's a real deal to have, including fixing the pedal part big time.
Hello Electrek! Very informative video as always! I wanted to ask you what class type of e-bike is the X-class 52V ? I really want to get one but I doubt you can ride it legally in the state of california since it has 1000W (unlike the 48V which only has 750W). It would be really helpful if you could answer this grey area of the law for me 😭🙂. Love your content!
O think in Australia you can register one of these as a scooter . Not very expensive . I would probably do that if I got one.
There's 1 or maybe 2, "class 2" decals on the bikes frame.
Hi could you please post a link to the extended saddle. I want to buy it
OW I LIKE IT VERY, SUITABLE IN PHILIPPINE CONDITION. ESPECIALLY MOUNTAINOUS OR HIGH TERRAIN ROAD, LIKE GOING UP TO TAGAYTAY, LAGUNA TO QUEZON OR BATANGAS.
Would it be faster to have a 48v 2000watt motor or a 52v 1000watt motor? I have a 48v 1000watt ebike, a 2000watt hub costs less then a 52v 20amp battery.
2:00 that GT500 is looking good
Can the front wheel be removed to put into a car ? How difficult is this?
How did you do the camera shot directly in front of you while you were riding it?
That can't be real...
I can give a small rundown.
Micah is using a 360 camera and he usually mounts it on the handle bars or frame of the bike and he also uses a selfie stick to side view and rear shots.
What seat was that long seat you have briefly in your review?
I own a super73 rx and I regret having it. I tried older 48V X-Class from Ariel Rider, I agree it doesn't look as cool as my super73 rx but this bike is fast. I can't imagine how fast 52V will be. And price point is like 1400$ cheaper.
Exactly, 1400$ cheaper.
What about wet riding? Do they mudguards work well?
what if you remove the pedals and chain and just add a foot rest. is that legal?
does the rear suspension actually do anything ? O.o
Yes it does.
I'm glad that prebuilt ebikes are finally advancing abit because the market felt so stagnant for awhile compared to the escooters reaching 60mph for less than $2500.
Advancing? We could literally be using Tesla technology to transmit wireless electricity to vehicles and only be limited by the towers coverage. More like milking humanity by suppressing tech and stifling innovation for enslavement.
Do the kepler next 52v
Man I ordered two x class bikes from Ariel.. back in early April. Shipping date was supposed to be May 28.. They still haven't shipped. I was taking my vacation middle of June hoping to take those bikes to Austin.. Word to the wise.. Don't expect speedy service. Don't expect to buy what you want. No customizations allowed. You can't order what you want, unless purchased after you order online. Don't expect to be able to PAY for a bigger battery or different handlebars. They won't do it. I don't care if you want to pay, no is the answer you will get. They will let you know when they are ready to sell it to ya! Plenty of unused junk Ariel parts out there, because you HAVE to buy an extra. Nobody over there cares about people having extra parts that are brand new that you don't need or want! So far Ariel has ruined my vacation. They don't work with you to give you what you want.. I'd say they're pretty much a crap company(customer service wise), other than having a good quality product. Maybe look at a Rad bike or a Bakou.. I wish I had.
Did you get them?
@@FayezButts Sadly they still haven't shipped..I contacted them. They told me the shipping container, I guess coming from China, was lost.. but they found it. Supposedly it will be shipping June 30th now.. I thought they were an American made bike when I bought em.. They are American sellers, is about it.. Now I understand why you get em how they come.. because they are just buying a shipping container load. That's how they come.I asked them what they're going to do for all the customers they had wronged? I figured maybe a 20% off coupon for an accessory or something like that.. They said they'd happily give me a refund. They weren't doing anything other than that. Hopefully I'll have them buy July..😞
I heard the shipping containers was backed up at the port. It’s beyond Ariel’s ability to control that.
@@ivanalexander2601 That's true.. but just the tip of the iceberg. What happens when your China bike doesn't work or breaks..? What about purchasing upgrades..? Am I gonna have to wait 6 months after every transaction waiting for a product..? I thought I was buying American.. I figured the drive and battery was Chinese made. I thought they at LEAST made the frames, maybe seats and assembled them in the states. I'm bummed out before even getting them. I really hope they are worth the wait..
you get it yet/has it shipped
I'm 5'3, could I rode this bike? Like could both feet touch the ground?
Wish they would put the taller handle bars, like on the Grizzly, on this one.
At 20mph you get 36 miles of range??
Really nice bike with great specs for a good price.
Unfortunately it's not street legal in my state.
My state (Washington) used to have 1,000 watts as the limit but has recently reduced it to 750 watts of power but with a 28 MPH limit for Class III.
I know many people who will ignore the laws but I don't want my ebike confiscated.
Often the laws do suck and are unjust.
Same in CA this would require a motorcycle license and not be able to ride on bike paths.
I ride my much more powerful bike in CA. Who exactly is going to confiscate your bike? California doesn't have an E bike police brigade running around.
@@independentmind85 Have you ever had an issue with police about your ebike here in California? Just ordered mine not to long ago and didn't even realize there is a 750w limit to be "able" to ride it on the streets. I have a motorcycle license already so I'm covered there.
@@Xavier-ci1ik I've had a few cops inquire about my bike and how much it costs and where to buy it. Never a single question regarding the wattage of the motor. I'm not sure they even really know what the wattage of a motor means...
@@independentmind85 That's good to know they don't know to much about them... for now. Just don't want to be caught off guard here in Cali. I appreciate the reply back 👍
Ok...how did you get that frontal shot? Magic?
He is using a 360 camera, most likely the Insta 360 One X2 on a mount or a selfie stick.
You are always racing the gas power motorcycles like big Harley’s!
Hey can you test this range out on a long distance bike trail?
Is it me or does the footage starting at @3:14 look like a green screen overlay?
He's filming that portion of the video with an Insta360 camera, which is why the footage looks somewhat "disconnected". It's processed to output a floating camera view.
where is it built?
What???? Dude that price is damn good I would get this in heart beat
Can a person under5’2 ride it comfortably?
Awesome review, love your videos on ebikes . I purchased one and having a blast on it, keep the ebike reviews coming. Thanks 🖖🏽⚡️🖖🏽
just wondering why you never reviewed the 48v version
This might be the best ebike ever made. I just wish Ariel rider would ship to europe 😔
I wish they wouldn’t put all the stickers on it, looks way cleaner without it
LOVE ARIEL RIDER BIKES
36 mph that's pretty fast was you using GPS?
I never realized how I immediately open comments until there are none and I realize the video was posted 12 seconds ago
do you have to register it in california
where did u get that 2 person seat from?
I live in NY STATE. Would this be legal in this state and what is its rating?
Great vid.👍
@Eduardo Sarmiento Thanks much.👍
I'm in Rockaway park Queens and I see tons of these bikes and super 73's on the streets and boardwalk. Everybody is flying around +30 and the cops do nothing. Couldn't be bothered I guess
@@johnrodgers2171 Thanks for the reply.
I'm downstate in the 'burbs and the cops here are just looking for something to do. I know there are different classes of bikes and to be legal they must be "pedal assist". These people flying around as you say are eventually going to get the attention of cops, and probably politicians, especially if there is an accident. Then regulations will come or existing ones will be enforced. That's always the way. But again, thanks for the info. Gonna get one this summer and try to avoid any brushes with the local law.
Best! 👍
Does the 48 V $1599 x series version have the ability to be "unlocked" , too??
Yes
Yeah it is. And it can go 32 mph
@@patriciaflores9053
That's pretty cool. And the price for that really can't be beat!
Please do a review on Ariel Rider Rideal . Looking forward to it
Sweet!
Who sells that black long saddle?
I'm Gimli small at 5'7 will this be too tall for me?