Unboxing & Testing The 30 MPH Fucare Libra E-Bike
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- Опубліковано 22 лют 2023
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Price on their website is $1299 but the battery is listed as 20Ah LG cells bigger than in review. Also they offer rear foot rests for $19.99 in their accessory catalog.
@@austinsorlien4217 time for a chargeback
And a backrest for the back seat
FUcare is FU-king Cool! $1299 for full suspension, 750W 48V 20AH, 80NM, 32MPH, 180mm Discs, INCLUDES Foot Pegs and Sissy Pad for Rider! BMX bars, Color Display, 3 Frame Color Options... 80 lb frame, 400 lbcapacity! Also Cable Lock! Front, Rear baskets and saddlebag options, !!! Love It
An adjustable seat post makes it a standout in moped style ebikes. The rear suspension and fat tires will mitigate the rough riding of the heavy hub motor rear wheel. A 28 mph bike for $1299, amazing.
I like the way you always drag your empty boxes to the dumpster. Thanks for all your awesome videos.
I can not peda a regular bike and not afford an ebike but I thought the one you review Ed was awesome
Just bought a Fucare libra. It’s my first Ebike and I love it. Love your review videos too
Thanks Clyde. I’m heading in the same direction. Keep us informed please.
Tomorrow I get minr
MINE
I am greatly impressed with that bike..I'm a disabled veteran and can only dream of such things
Thank you for your service sir its disrespectful what they do to veterans
Do you mean you can't ride any kinda bike because you are disabled? Or that you can't afford to buy this bike because you're poor because you're a disabled veteran? Or both maybe?
I'm a non disabled veteran who can't afford even the walmart e bike's
Lemme join the crowd... I'm a 73 yr old decrepit veteran whose knees and joints are giving out enuf to prevent regular bikes. I bought a GForce T42 for $849 last Nov black friday sale and am back to enjoying 'wind therapy'... Trail riding is the most fun! Other day I surprised a bobcat that jumped 5 feet straight up before disappearing.
The channel is wonderful and I have been following it for years. I may not participate in the comment, but I do not forget to put the admiration mark because you really deserve admiration
That's a very reasonable price, even with the quirky frame rubbing on your shoes while pedaling and the low end suspension. Super affordable. Thanks for the honest review
I knew there was a reason why I like your videos. I am also a former Corvair owner. I bought it nearly new in the early 60's and left it in the Republic of Panama when I was transferred to a new duty station. There's a bit of a story there but my 77 year old fingers don't want to cooperate today.
Great video and thanks for reviewing those less popular and lower cost products.
I would hate to peddle that thing when the battery dies. 😅
You would hate to pedal any electric bike just too heavy.
@@Bigdog1787 I think the bigger issue is the permanent magnet drag from hub motors. It makes coasting near impossible and takes away any cycling experience. Similar to a moped but with less range/autonomy.
I love e-bikes, but the name of the game was to first make them appealing like toys, and most of the competition followed that.
This is why "pedal by wire" seems to be a better option for these heavy chunky bikes, especially cargo bikes. While technically less efficient, they benefit from high torque at low speeds and can charge up via pedalling (which begs the question why no e-bike can regen yet).
Tere's also no under-engineered derailer to suffer from the zero-assist load.
I have a bike similar to this one. I never let the battery get that low 🙂
@@Bigdog1787 Copenhagen wheel?
Not to bad. I look forward to your further evaluation after time riding it.
Thanks for the informative info on the Libra. I recently stumbled across these online while shopping for a fat tire ebike to replace my Eunorau fat tire that was stolen a few weeks ago. Had it a little over 2 years, racking up a bit over 7,500 miles on it. Looks like I’m heading for the Libra, as it has front & rear suspension that was greatly needed on the Eunorau. Already have a solar charging system and a spare 4Amp plug in charger as well as a side of whitewall tires too - the big, wide whitewalls, and compliment a white bike so well!
I know they make packing peanuts from biodegradable starches, I wonder if it's feasible to replace those open celled sheets they wrap everything in.
Looks awesome. I’m really looking at e-bikes these days, and enjoy your reviews.
Agreed. That is a very good price for a 20aH LG battery and 750 watt motor.
Thank you for this video. I want to do some trail riding this summer and some in town as well. It would be my first. I’m 74 and in decent shape so thanks again.
Thanks for the review of this bike! I'm buying it now and am excited to try it out.
Every time I see a cool cargo bike for a decent price it makes me want one more and more.... Even if it's not fast I can still fit a better motor and controller just as long as the frame is beefy enough to handle it and this one looks pretty decent, and I'd add those bolt on foot pegs in the back and maybe some perspex or something shielding the rear wheel like Rad Rover.
Yeah, this bike's built like a work horse cargo bike!
I have watched a lot of these unboxing videos and nice to see someone that can use tools!!!! And I am not kidding some people don't know what they are doing
Some folks aren't mechanically inclined... I told Austin, "Most all these ebikes have no dealers anywhere near most of us, so... Plan on learning how to work on one or shop thru a local bike shop that can maintain it for you."
Love your posts, Micah! Detailed, to the point information!
I really enjoyed how you tell every aspect of this product which I thought was really interesting to watch your videos!
Cool bike! I love the unpacking in the park and dragging away the box :)
I missed your dad here. At first, I thought that cooler bike (very cute) was ridden by him haha.
Thanks for your evaluation- we're in the market for e-bikes, and have been using your videos as part of our research.
Thanks! Great review and hope the bike works for years of fun!
You're helping me figure out what my next Ebike will be. TY!!
I agree, foot pegs a must, otherwise a great looking option
love your content man i dont even like elctric bikes but you make me enjoy them so much, love your whole vibe man lots of love
Thanks Chris! Glad you enjoy the videos!
Great product they seem to cover shipping very good. A long term follow up would be welcome. Thank you.
BAM, there you go Micah, a video project series ... an electric cooler vehicle. I can think of a half dozen hack/improvements, a lock to protect your goodies, proximity alarm if it's moved, GPS tracking to recover it and portable grill.
It’s a nice emoped and needs footpegs that is long enough for two people but I also would attach the mini motorcoolor to the back cause it was awesome too
very nice looking ebike... Love the creamy yellow color with the black accessories...
This ebike is unbeatable for the price. Later if you want just upgrade the rear shocks to air shocks and go.
MORE THAN BEATABLE. purchased from fucare ebikes, the customer support is non existent , phone number reaches no one. I spent 1300, cannot get support.. the bike hasn't moved in 4 days. I highly recommend getting a different bike .
@@austinsorlien4217 Most all these ebikes have no dealers anywhere near most of us, so... Plan on learning how to work on one or shop thru a local bike shop that can maintain it for you.
@John W I'm talking about shipping
Not the bike physically not moving lol read the context.
@@austinsorlien4217 'Bike Hasn't moved in 4 days' either means it's broke or what... Tracking shows it stalled enroute during delivery? Reading your context can mean many things
@@austinsorlien4217 Right out of the box he rear tire is not true, if I take it to a shop they should fix this under warranty? (or die laughing at me for such a stupid idea).
It is an interesting bike, I'll have to look into those, thank you for the review!
Thanks for demonstrating a quick safety check before riding off so people know the basics to look for before riding. 👍
I'm definitely going to look into this. I'm actually looking for a bike for longer range. I'm planning on riding from Amherst ma to Hampton Beach NH! I haven't been up there in years.
Mika, thank you very much for this video. I actually just recently bought all about your E bikes and all about solar panel so I have two more to go. Do you have all your books. And I came across you on UA-cam by accident but I’m glad I did I really enjoy your videos. I find it very educational very informative and please keep up the good work.
I purchased from fucare ebikes, the customer support is non existent , phone number reaches no one. I spent 1300, cannot get support.. the bike hasn't moved in 4 days. I highly recommend getting a different bike .
Can't wait for you unboxing & testing of the Cruzin Cooler 😜
You can put regular free style pegs on the back the ones you screw on to the axles. Cool bike.
Love the color and the decent build
I'd remove the front seat and swap out the handlebars for ape hangers so I could just cruise lol
Awesome review as always!
Love these videos! They are informative and entertaining.
Would love that bike and your books!
Great job on the video! Thanks for making it.
Came to this video for the entertainment of watching you unbox the bike. Stayed for your review of the bike itself. I/we reuse all the foam packing materials to ship items. Our goal is to reuse or recycle everything and not send anything to the landfill.
That's cool you had a 'Vair. I've had a few over the years. Mu first was a '62 Corsa coupe. I painted it Ford Grabber Blue with two wide white racing stripes. Across the back edge of the deck lid I wrote Nader Hater.
Grandparents had the coolest station wagon model and drove it all across America till the fake news ruined everything and they were persuaded to trade it in for a typical {safe} POS that got terrible mpg. If you ever made the mistake of driving in the rain, the uncontrollable oversteer would make you spin out and you would always die. The brilliant engineers at GM were thinking outside the box but boy did they learn their lesson!
Clearing up the Corvair photo "inconsistency" in the video. So, if you are a Corvair fan, like me and my son Micah, you may notice an inconsistency in the pics that Micah showed in this video. He did indeed drive a (mine, not his !!) 1965 Corvair Corsa 140 4 spd as his high school car. Clearly, the coolest car in the parking lot !! BUT .. the picture of him as a much younger Corvair aficionado sitting on an egg crate inside the stripped out chassis of a Corvair, that I later rebuilt, is actually a 1964 Spyder Turbo 150 - 4 spd coupe. MIcah's first drive behind the wheel, in an empty parking lot, took place in that very Corvair Spyder when he was about 13 (yes, probably illegal but I am assuming that the statute of limitations has now run out !!). The 1960 to 1964 Corvairs are the "early" body style, while the 1965-1969 are the "late" body style. So these were definitely 2 different cars !! Now how many of you caught that !! If you did, you are a real Corvair enthusiast - congrats !! And yes, I wish I still owned both of those cars. Best regards
I like the looks and style of this bike.
The Cruising cooler that was cool to see you can put ice and a cold beer in there snd chill😎
Always a delight to watch you. I get the feeling you're honest, and that is not a given with these reviews. I'm an older (ancient) woman . I feel like I learn something every time I see you.
I'm unsure about what to rate my priorities with these bikes. It can't be too heavy because I'm not strong, but I want to be
able to go far and put it on a bike rack. Also, should I start with a cheaper bike, like this fucare Libra or get a more expensive bike as my final purchase in this genre. Many dilemmas and hard to make a decisive move.
But, thank you for these quality reviews.
As 1 'ancient' to another... I got a 65 lb folder that I can put in my hatchback... If you have lotsa hills, get 750W. Flat like FL, 500W is OK. This bike is 80 lbs but looks like a great bike otherwise. Happy Shopping...
Fucare care is short for full care , the owner I believe his name is Steve while in college was so dissatisfied with his e-bike experience that he changed majors and fucare was born
The battery is now 20amp hrs as well
The name is, uh, not very good imo.
@@pstrap1311 Not a big stretch to FU-care.
Fuc are😂 it’s a good fuca
It does look pretty solid.Thanks for the review.
I purchased from fucare ebikes, the customer support is non existent , phone number reaches no one. I spent 1300, cannot get support.. the bike hasn't moved in 4 days. I highly recommend getting a different bike .
Thanks for reviewing
Cool looking bike
Hey, you could make a summary of your fave e-bikes each year. That would get a bunch of views and be a good reference for people.
Thank you for a great review!
This is typically the look that I want, motocross massive like, but would prefer without any suspension to make it lighter..and less expensive.. large tires are enough for me.
Would you have any suggestions?
Having one of these would be nice during the summer
Now you gotta test drive and review one of those scooter-coolers. They look odd enough to deserve a spot in the channel 😎👍👍👍 🛵
Pretty cool ebike - thanks for the video!
Looks more of a pastel yellow. At least on camera. Not bad at all. Cool looking suspension in rear anyway.👍 tires look clean.. I don't mind plain tires.
Thanks for the awesome videos.
Pegs are considered an accessory. Been looking at this and the Gemini X. I used to race BMX once upon a time ago and I like the seating position. Not hunched over a straight bar but more upright and relaxed with BMX style bars.
I tested a Super 73 for 15 miles and the forward leaning position feels like you’re getting dragged along, instead of riding it.
the bike looks pretty good, i wonder if you can put a way bigger battery in. and also here in the netherlands in the winter they use a lot of road salts, my cmace gw20 is rusting like crazy, i wonder if this one can handle it.
Up vote on the Corvair mention!
Great review, thanks.
Can't believe you said there is nothing special about the Corvair. Another great ebike review.
Just checked out their web site and they offer FREE foot pegs and back rest upgrade! Not bad!
i like this one, specialy the battery location!
I love the Corvair tangent. I had a 65 corvair without a motor that I was wanting to convert to be electric
And they ARE pretty special ! They were Chevrolets first unibody car and rear engine like successful VW / Porsche cars … I have owned many ,and it was also my first car in high school.
@@davidj.jorgensen4828 I've always liked the "coke body" style of the second gen. I found out that my family had one as the family car before I was born but they weren't impressed by it
Growing up in the '60's, I remember some fast Corvairs, with Judson superchargers and other go fast options... But, gas was 35 cents/gal back then
Great coverage! My next purchase! 👊
True about the foam. Also reuse zip ties by cutting them at the tail just before it enters the head.
I really dig your videos and advocacy for PEVs & ebikes. Hopefully more content like this will help get more people interested in changing their mode of transit.
Also, would you take this over a AxR Kepler or a Juiced Ripcurrent S? I have a Rad Runner+ 1.0, but at almost your height but much heavier in a mountainous Northeastern PA region, Rad’s “uptuned” 500W to 750W motor and 48v batt just doesn’t cut it despite my loving it. I also think for taller people going to the 24”-26” form factor is better but this video made me question that.
I got a Day 6 Samson, works good for me and I'm well endowed with weight. I don't have the stock e-motor, got a custom Bafang BBSHD mid-drive motor system installed with throttle. Cost a lot more, doesn't have suspension, but she'll drag me up a steep hill.
I liked your videos. Love to have one of your books. Thanks
I I'm glad to see a decent lower end ebike.
Interesting bike. Thanks for the video.
Yes the Corvair chevy tried to have an electric version called the Electrovair but had the usual battery efficiency problems so it never been produced.
Oversteer was considered the work of the devil, the electric version allowed the weight of the batteries to be distributed better but still a lead sled and efficient electronic controls were many years away.
Awesome that you're a Corvair fan!
Just a great review.
What do you do with all of these e bikes you review? Do you have a giant storage shed of e-bikes or give them away to friends and family?
Nize bike and car show. And love the part you say about too much foam to ebike companys lol. Personally I love it for 2 reasons 1 I know how much protective I have during shipping and 2 that feeling like its Christmas opening a new toy not knowing if im gonna love it or not
nice. i wonder how well it rides compared to Fiido M1
Ahhhhhhh man!!! Wish he reviewed the GEMINI X insteaddddd 😢 really want to pull the trigger on it but want to see the current model review. Love your content though
Good power - maybe a missed but what was the range?
Rear Back Rest+ Footpegs are free currently on their website. I’m 6’2” 280lbs I’m looking for a step thru e-bike that is good on hills as I live 1330’ above sea level. Can you help with advice?
So want an electric bike, now at 62 years old less peddling up hill is required... I do worry about what brand bike to purchase, in reference to if a part breaks in a couple years will the company and replacement parts still be available? Thanks for your content.
Cool bike. Thanks
I want one!!! Looks awesome
This would make a pretty good base for short commutes here but the motor and EU regs.. Ugh.
What level of incline can this bike handle on throttle only and with pedal assist?
Got a libra coming my way!
Love the videos. I have 6 E-bikes from a kids e-pushbike to 2 Mountain Bikes and I am very interested in your battery book to get my feet wet into building a custom tandem w sidecar
How much are the batteries and what do they weigh? Almost looks like my bintelli fusion but looks considerably smaller than mine. And I can hardly ride it due to being 6'5".
Mike they do now include foot pegs and a 20 AH battery. Summer sale it’s $1,299 and no state Tax
So for $1,299 you get a 750 watt 80nm 20 AH battery 20” fat tire bike. I was actually thinking for
my wife the Lectric 3.0 but not a chance..
Outstanding content
any chance you could recommend best e trike??
Good to see pre-ride check of the bike parts, I expect you checked the tire pressure while you were at it.
I should really have a pocket air pressure tester with me, but I generally go by squeezing the tire feel. It's not great, but it works in a pinch - get it?!
Any possibility of making a video discussing about bike pods?
As a veteran of the US Army whose disability is not service related, I would love to see some reviews on E-trikes or a build, my interest is mostly recumbent since my issue is my sacrum and the sacroilliac joint to be specific which is why a regular bike seat and the angle of pedal pressure is excruciatingly painful.
Perhaps you can add a front wheel motor on a recumbent style bike?
there is a tag on the rear seat warning max load 40kg. I saw a couple riding on this bike and the passenger looked like heavier than that. Do you think it can endure 50kg? I planned to ride with my relatively slender wife