Lovely bike that mate...love the suspension and wouldn't mind trying out hydraulic brakes. These types of bike have made such a difference to my life, allowing me to cycle again, with less pain than walking, or standing and waiting for a bus. For years, I've been searching for wild garlic, but been unable to travel to look for it. Went out on the ebike last Sunday and finally came across the motherload...would never have found without the assistance of the ebike and yes...my jacket spuds with wild garlic butter went down a treat 😉
Thats wonderful Steve, This bike has about the same performance as the Himiway, but is a little more refined with suspension and torque sensor. I'm glad to are able to get out more now
Good goggles or glasses are a must for me. Keeps the bugs, pebbles and low hanging branches out of my eyes. No worries about the goggles, smart piece of kit to have.
Great review chap .... and looks like a really good bike ... I have had serious health conditions like you mentioned ... but before my illness I was an avid cyclist/mountainbiker & I missed it so much .... then I was treated to a conversion kit which is also a Bafang motor and I built up one of my steeds and it got me back out there .... I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to turn their health issues around both physically and mentally ... very recently my health has improved that much that I am in the process of getting a youtube channel up based around long distance e-bike touring towing a trailer as I'm switching out all my old superlight kit for a heavy canvas hooped Aussie swag which will hopefully get me through some of my last hurdles in regaining my life .... honestly people like your good self on UA-cam got me through some very dark days and have inspired me to get over myself so I hope I can do a good job of inspiring others too ... thanks for what you do chap ... it's very much appreciated ... :o)~
Your comment was heart warming to read Mc Groaty, welldone on you. The Ebike is not for everyone but for many people in your position it can be a life changer. I hope your health continue's to improve. I will check out your channel. Thankyou
Ebikes are a game changer ,, I've got heart issues but ride my ebike everywhere, I love it , gonna buy a spare battery so I can go for longer trips possibly bikepacking . It's great because on days I feel ok I hardly use the motor but if I'm feeling off then the bike does the work for me . Love the channel
Wow wee that’s quite a beast of a bike. Actually pretty taken with the green colour. Looks a very strong & well put together bike. Lots of disused railway around here, could see myself zipping along it on one of them! Great review Sandy
Great video, at times it felt like you were on a motorbike. Awesome that you can do this. You’re honest with your reviews and that’s what counts. Quite different than your push bike. Thanks for sharing. Tony.
Looks a great bike to ride Sandy. You done a very good job showing us the performance of the machine. E-Bikes are the future of every day cycling. Thank you again Sandy and Stay Safe.
Couldn't agree more Bill. I have been without a car now since before Christmas, have been relying mostly on bicycles and the odd M/C trip and all I see is too many people in too much of a hurry in dreadful automobiles causing mayhem and killing untold numbers of wild animals. Loving the pedaal power bikes and the E bikes very much and loving life at a slightly slower pace too
Great test ride Sandy, they certainly do open up cycling to a lot more people now. Like i said before i ride my ebike most days 20miles. Great fun...to partly quote from a film (with a big fish in it)...you're gonna need a bigger shed ! Take care Sandy and enjoy your new toy !
WOW what an absolutely wonderful review. Quite the ride you took us on 😃😃😃. The mud caked on the bike is like the icing on a tasty cake lol. I’m sure Cyrusher will be very pleased with this review, maybe they will be so pleased that they will listen to your comment and modify the seat post and send a FREE replacement one for you to test then we can enjoy another cross-country adventure with you. You look ‘snappy’ in those goggles, a sure sign we are in for a bit of excitement. The constant smile on your face showed how much you appreciated and enjoyed this bike. Well done 👍👍👍. We thoroughly enjoy your videos Sandy whether it be camping, hiking or biking. Judy from 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Amazingly shot sandy. The little bit of drone footage really makes it. I had a go on a friends 6 k cannondale. It makes the range you can travel enormous, with not having to avoid hills. Great review!
I have to admit that I've not really been keen on the recent ebike popularity surge. As a long time, traditional human pedal power rider I've always argued that I don't need a bike that I have to charge. As long as I'm fueled up, my bike will keep going. However, I'm slowly beginning to come around to them, & your review here has pushed me quite a bit further along that road, Sandy. It was a fair, honest, good quality review you gave it. For shorter trips, & for those with health issues I can see how these ebikes definitely have a place & are here to stay. Thanks for taking the time to make this. A very helpful & enjoyable vid👍
I remember in some of your videos you put ebikes down and here you are enjoying one. Thing I like about ebikes is that they encourage people to get out more that normally wouldn't be able to because of a illness or disability. Thanks for another great video Sandy really enjoyed it
I must admit I am enjoying riding the Ebikes, but still for a longer adventure of multi days the conventional bike is more practical. As you say though for older riders or those with health issue's they are a god send
I think you just convinced me to buy the Cyrusher xf900. I love cycling but have had knee replaced and am 68 years old Like you not really bothered about going fast but it would be nice to cruise along off road and no have to worry about the hills I watch and like all your videos especially the motorcycle and cycling ones great channel
Crikey you hooligan, looked like you were absolutely flying at one point lol 😂 loved the bell to warm the dog walker. Dah de dah dit. 😊 😉 you will need a new garage soon sandy on 2 acre farm to accommodate all of these bikes you keep getting sent 👍 love to all the family ♥️👍😊
I love the tyres on that, they look really cool, and clearly do what they are supposed to. Bikes really have come on a long way since you used to go to school on your penny farthing! You got up to the horse with ease, excellent, and thankyou for taking us to the glorious smithy, I love it there.
You certainly gave it a good run-out, Sandy. Great review. I'm not currently in the market for an e-bike, but if I was, the Cyrusher would be towards the top of the list.
Hi Steve, It's a lovely machine a real go anywhere bike but for multi day bike packing I would take my Bootzipper. I wonder if you are camping in your woodland again? I will email you later tonight
What a great video Wiltshire Man. I had to give up cycling years ago due to damage in my knees and feet, but, your video demonstrates that maybe I could get back on a bike again, would be wondaful. That bike would be out of my price range, I wonder if I could build one hmmm. Thanks for the great content!
Seems to be a quite decent E-bike. E-bikes appear to be quite fun to ride. I was really hoping to get an E-bike to review and have been contacted by probably at least a half dozen E-bike companies to review E-bikes. Unfortunately when I tell the sellers that I am in Alaska, that is where the talks end. Seems there is a problem shipping the Lithium Ion batteries to Alaska through some commercial shippers. We do have E-bikes for purchase in state but the big name box stores where I have seen the E-bikes most likely use their own shipping systems to get the bikes up here.
Thats a shame Lonnie, I would say the Ebike for me is even more fun than the Himalayan simply because I can go places with it that aren't allowed with motorcycles. We are only allowed 250 watts which means a top speed of 15.5MPH but this particular bike is capable of 750 wats and almost 30mph. Even in the UK version it still has all the high torque power and is a lot of fun and makes every hill almost flat:)
That was a great review the bike handled really well you gave it a good old test up and down on those muddy trails best review iv'e seen. I bet it went down those hills pretty quick with the extra weight. The good thing about this bike is it has quite a good capacity battery which gives you a decent range. 👍
Sandy, your videos just get better and better. That bike is awesome. If I could afford one I’d get one. Saw you in your greenhouse this morning as I went past on the bus. Best wishes to you and Mandy. Mark
I've been out filming over the last few days, Kingsdown lane and stratton woods, Coate water, Uffington castle, Badbury clump:) It's been a grand tour of the local area
Brilliant Sandy. You’re getting bikes to test shows the popularity of your channel or should I say just how popular you’ve become Congratulations! Ami always look forward to seeing your video. Uploads
As you say the thing about ebikes is that you can adjust them to get any sort of level of exercise you want. I ride an ebike and I monitor my pulse and adjust the assist to keep it in my target range. It's all about the pulse rate.
Very nice Sandy, I keep contemplating on an ebike to give my chest/heart some exercise and get me out more, unfortunately being out of work now, on permanent sick, I'm looking at 2nd hand used because there cheap. Enjoy mate and atvb to you and Mandy.
I hope you are able to get an Ebike Paul it would especially help you as you can go places off the beaten track even with a basic MTB style bike. You should be able to pick up a second hand one maybe one of the Eleglides for £400 ish. I think for many with physical compromises they are a huge asset. Good for health and mental health
@@WiltshireMan Definitely a good boost for physical and mental health, I have a standard mtb but it takes it out of me so I don't ride it no more, ebike is the way forward for sure, maybe help get me out of my stagnant mindset.
It is a nice bike Bill but I don't know about me becoming an influencer. People will always place labels it's what we do but I'd hope anyone thinking of buying this bike or any bike will apply some critical thinking before they purchase this or anything
Sandy Tell everyone about Dragon hill at white horse hill, the drone shots are great and Ive been DOWN that road (I know its one way UP) but 3 am in the 1990s in 2 Suzuki jeeps and ice sideways OMG how we did not end up in the valley I don't know, but we was young and having fun LOL
Looks like good fun Sandy. If you've never seen Sam Pilgrim, give him a look, it amazes me the tricks he is able to complete on ebikes and rides them up hills you'd never imagine.
Hi Sandy,it certainly looks the business,a bit to technical for me though,glad to know your not totally defecting to the electric dark side,atb Colin P,👍
That looked great fun i also have a full powered ebike and the only downside is the weight of the bike can be quite heavy for lifting over fences and gates if you go exploring off the beaten track ,you could jump start a car with the battery on that thing lol
I am 165 cm (5'5") and this bike would be too tall for me, but I really like it. Do you think that by sawing off the saddle tube and replacing the handlebar stem with a shorter one, I could use it comfortably? With the saddle at a minimum, how many centimeters are there between the seat of the tube in the bike frame and the point where the saddle would rest if the tube was shorter? I need it to figure out how many centimeters I can make up by sawing the tube. Thank you very much.
An excellent review sir, and a super video to match. You've given the bike a really thorough test, covering much of what people might want the bike for. The range of the bike seems really good, and I'd be interested in how far you could take it if you were being economical with the battery assist. I don't ride so much now on my conventional bike, and have a Generation 1 Swytch system to get me home if my medical condition (a form of chronic fatigue) kicks in, but the battery is not really that powerful so I limit the range and terrain accordingly. So the development of the Ebike has rekindled my interest and range would be a factor of importance for me, together with the seat post hight, a point you mentioned and I'm grateful for. So thanks for a brilliant review and video. I'm your latest subscriber. Cheers. 👋
Hi Geoff, Glad you enjoyed the video. This bike really is quite capable and does have decent range if you keep it in assist mode 1, in the higher modes it will eat through the battery much quicker. Assist in mode 1 should be good for 40 or maybe even 50 miles and the level of assistance even in that setting is quite sufficient for most riding.
I love my Ranger too, but the frontlight is not the best! I hope cyrusher would bring a compatible good light on the market so that I would change it. But on the streets in the town or village it is ok but not in absolute darkness in the wood for example. Enjoy your life with the Ranger!
There are electronics in there and yes I also thought when I first saw it that it looked like a mid drive, whether cyrusher are being cunning or not trying to fool the eye is another matter!
I like the looks of that bike Sandy. Those big tires look very off road capible. I had seen some RX glasses that had silicone cups to keep wind from your eyes. I cant remember the name off hand but I will post again when I remember the name. Looked a little less goggle and more snglasses but with your prescription.
I'd be lost without the goggles Jim they really help me. The old left eye doesn't blink at all and the goggles seal against my face which means the air close to the eye remains still and moist. If I didn't wear them my eye would be a wreck in less than an hour and it takes me a good day to recover afterwards
@@pinglousou9083 Hi Ping. Here is a link for UK Amazon,maybe you can find the same googles in your country. www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B006M0JPXK?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Just needs a dropper post Sandy. Cant beat ebikes for putting the fun back in to cycling and full suss equal even more fun. Does it have a walk mode for when you encounter those sections even an ebike can’t get up or through. The UK speed restriction is set too low in my opinion, people in offices I guess.
Hi John yes it does have a walk mode. I think I shall invest in a dropper or atleast a longer seat post. Just had a look at droppers and they aren't cheap.
@@WiltshireMan yes Fox and Rockshox are silly money plus you have to have special tools to service the Fox posts. Brand X and similar makes provide products that work well. Bonus of the dropper is when coming to a stop on full suss bikes, you can get your feet down easily, saves those embarrassing falling over moments, we've all had em. Great content as always 👍
Just going on this video review bro I like everything about it especially the large tyres and ease of riding. Most likely cost an arm and a leg down here in NZ as the shipping costs alone would be at least half the price of the bike itself, I maybe wrong. Safe travels
Great fun Sandy , but don’t get too used to it or you will never ride a normal bike again 😂😂 still great for blasting off road with little effort and those fat tyres and full suss will take all the rough riding away and making it smooth .
Hi Jonn I do get along to the Crown cafe at Lyneham 0n a regular basis, generally on a Saturday when the weather is good, though soon I will be heading off to Scotland on the Vstrom
Thats my kind of E-bike Sandy , pity it's so expensive and out of my price range . You should unleash all the power and then ride mostly off-road . A good review from you . Your lucky getting all these free bikes and you will run out of room to put them soon :-)
Another top video Sandy, always inspiring. One thing you may have to consider if you continue to use e-bikes is security. I see on most of your videos you always stay with the bike, but any Cafe or supermarket stop has the potential for scallywags to have your bike away. Is this a consideration you have mulled over?
I’d be very interested in hearing all the details of your Ebike build, having done one myself recently. I’m thinking Our Wiltshire man would be up for a custom build himself. He doesn’t need another motorbike, he needs a decent bike fitted with an appropriate motor and battery.
Exceptional looking bike and seems to perform just as good. My feeling is that e-bikes are prohibitively expensive, and a terrific temptation for the light-fingered. Given that sort of cash to chuck around, I'd get another motorcycle anyway, but that's just me. I imagine there's a ready market though as they look perfect for what they're designed for.
Hi Oscar Yes the are highly desireable and easy to nick so I would never leave one unattended. But the great advantage is when it comes to off road, I would say I get more fun on the Ebike off road than I do the Himalayan, If I drop the bike it's easy to pick up, I can ride it along byeways and other places a motorbike would be allowed to go and generally when off roading I'm not going much faster on my M/C either
Thanks for the video Sandy. I am rather a lighthearted chap and I do not wish to be critical, but I am of a similar age to you and I remember when 'The Bicycle' supposedly reached 'design maturity' in the late 1960's, through the 1970's when you could swap components from one bicycle to another with a reasonable chance of them being compatible. Then along come component manufacturers who had a production run of mere months and no spares backup. The bicycle world is but a microcosm of the product and service culture that now pervades. I am guessing that, for example, if any of the cyclionics (like avionics; displays, electronic control and switch gear in ??aviaries?? ) should fail after five years, there will be no possibility of being able to obtain matching components to keep the whole bicycle on the track/road/trail. If nobody steps in, this will all come to a logical conclusion one day, when all of the mined-out holes are full of our junk and the air is nearly drinkable and the water is breathable. We started out as Hunter-Gatherers who's intellect was suited to worshipping the spring or the stream or the forest or the sky..........then eventually everything; but now we look for affirmation in 'ever growing numbers' on a spreadsheet/graph. I am sure when things reach their ultimate conclusion, somebody of great authority will stand on an elevated platform above the parched, choking masses and utter an authoritative speech.........."Ah" ! (The bike does look like a lot of fun though)! ; - )
Hi Peter Yes I can understand where your coming from very well, I'm not sure how long parts will be available for these bikes but would hope for a good few years, but the more complex something is the more vulnerable to certain things it can become. Now there's not a single square meter of the planet that hasn't been mapped and assigned a what three words name and our technology has shrunk the world and taken away a lot of mystisicism which is a shame. We as a species have lost some of the connection to the natural world thanks to tech.
It's horses for coarses. If you are going to mostly ride on the road or hard smooth surfaces then the City Crosser is better and also a quicker bike. If your going off road then definitely the fat tyre bike
Thanks for the video.. just to be sure, were you using only 250 watts the whole time in the video to stay legal? Or did you unlock it for the 750w power?
Hi Mate I keep getting error 21 on my display when I’m riding. It’s usually after ragging out about for 15 minutes. Any idea how I can stop this error from happening, and how to fix it when it happens? Usually I’ll turn the bike off and leave it for a bit then it’s fine
It's horses for coarses Arthur, at the moment I have good health and personally wouldn't spend that kind of money on any bike, but if my health went down the pan the £k would be a small price to pay to enable me to get out and go places especially far away places off the beaten track. Here's a comment left by some one, obviously their health was worth more than 3 grand. "Great review chap .... and looks like a really good bike ... I have had serious health conditions like you mentioned ... but before my illness I was an avid cyclist/mountainbiker & I missed it so much .... then I was treated to a conversion kit which is also a Bafang motor and I built up one of my steeds and it got me back out there .... I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to turn their health issues around both physically and mentally ... very recently my health has improved that much that I am in the process of getting a youtube channel up based around long distance e-bike touring towing a trailer as I'm switching out all my old superlight kit for a heavy canvas hooped Aussie swag which will hopefully get me through some of my last hurdles in regaining my life .... honestly people like your good self on UA-cam got me through some very dark days and have inspired me to get over myself so I hope I can do a good job of inspiring others too ... thanks for what you do chap ... it's very much appreciated ... :o)~"
@@WiltshireMan Reading between the lines Sandy, knowing your an honest man, and given not only to yourself any health changes would not effect your balance, eyesight, awareness, or in general make yourself a hazard to others, off roading, which I know you wouldn't put others at risk, I take the answer would be no, you wouldn't be spending the best part of 3 grand on any bike. Keeping in mind it is always good to get anyone out and about safely. What I find strange, if not a giggle, it seems a lot of different UA-camrs are getting free ebikes they may well use because of that fact, but would not be first on the shopping list to buy, if at all. However not forgetting a lot more things could go wrong when miles from anywhere even more so off roading, and apart from that replacement batteries are a ridiculous amount of money. As a simple printer and the cost of printers inks comes to mind.
Afternoon sandy mate lovely bike would love to own one of them now I am getting older brilliant video mate and the garden video was a good one as well how is the cw radio work going
The problem I find with e-bikes is the weight. I like to take my bike in the car to a country location to ride, bit with most e-bikes they are too heavy to get in the car or put on a bike beak.
Alltough on my "human driven" bike I haven't had a flat tyre in 20 years on my fat bike I had two punctures in 3 weeks with exactly the same tyres Sandy had on his bike, so I changed them into the ones with a ceramic layer (same brand). Takes a bit of the speed away but much more rugged -
@@WiltshireMan it's so bad that we don't get that bike in Finland. There they must do something that anywhere in Europa u get those bikes too. Himiway Cobra is it almost same bike? That we get in Finland too.
Motors fitted to the crank will last much longer than the one's fitted to the wheels. So if you plan on keeping the bike for a long time or do lots of miles, you really should only consider buying one with the motor at the crank.
While crank mid-drive motors may last longer on some bikes with hub motors, a lot depends on how they are ridden and how the bike and motor are set up. I have a hub motor - on the front wheel - that has regenerative braking. Every time I go down a hill and use the motor to brake, it slows the bike down and puts power back into the battery. I also use a torque sensor to control the amount of power going into the motor when cruising or going up a hill. On top of all that I converted a fairly light bike with belt drive and 8 speed internal gears. Overall I use very little power and recover 25% on average of the power I use by using the motor as a front wheel brake. Regen braking is only possible on direct drive or fixed clutch hub motors - not mid-drive. So instead of extra wear and tear on the drive chain from the extra power of the motor going through the drive chain, and the extra wear on the brake pads and rotors from the extra speed and weight of the bike, I have brakes that last practically for ever and a drive chain / belt that has less wear due to less power required from the cyclist. And in my case the belt and internal gear are totally silent. And yet mid-drive e-bikes are very popular - with bike shops.
Thats interesting to hear Simon. I do like mid drive and my mate has one but I also wonder about increased wear on chain, cassette and gear shifters, there is always a down side. Your setup sounds interesting
They are sent out to some UA-camrs for free Nicola as a form a advertising. I have to produce an honest first impression video and get to keep the bike afterwards.
@@WiltshireMan oh I get it, you get to have fun while advertising their product ... Cool, fair play Sandy! You'll have a garage full by the end of the season 😂
When you consider inflation, yesteryears pound would have got you one of these for a grand, now you'll pay 2.7k. Blame Jeremy Khaa Hunt for that and other things
Cheers Joe, it's a wonderful bike and will take me anywhere with ease and a lot of fun but yes not the cheapest. Hope your doing well. Must have a catchup soon
Lovely bike that mate...love the suspension and wouldn't mind trying out hydraulic brakes. These types of bike have made such a difference to my life, allowing me to cycle again, with less pain than walking, or standing and waiting for a bus. For years, I've been searching for wild garlic, but been unable to travel to look for it. Went out on the ebike last Sunday and finally came across the motherload...would never have found without the assistance of the ebike and yes...my jacket spuds with wild garlic butter went down a treat 😉
Thats wonderful Steve, This bike has about the same performance as the Himiway, but is a little more refined with suspension and torque sensor. I'm glad to are able to get out more now
@5tringer davies watch the video
Good goggles or glasses are a must for me. Keeps the bugs, pebbles and low hanging branches out of my eyes. No worries about the goggles, smart piece of kit to have.
Getting out , loving life, good for you!
We have to make the effort to get out Scott.Not always good to be shut up in a dusty workshop
@@WiltshireMan haha you missed out flooded and fungi ridden,,,
Great review chap .... and looks like a really good bike ... I have had serious health conditions like you mentioned ... but before my illness I was an avid cyclist/mountainbiker & I missed it so much .... then I was treated to a conversion kit which is also a Bafang motor and I built up one of my steeds and it got me back out there .... I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to turn their health issues around both physically and mentally ... very recently my health has improved that much that I am in the process of getting a youtube channel up based around long distance e-bike touring towing a trailer as I'm switching out all my old superlight kit for a heavy canvas hooped Aussie swag which will hopefully get me through some of my last hurdles in regaining my life .... honestly people like your good self on UA-cam got me through some very dark days and have inspired me to get over myself so I hope I can do a good job of inspiring others too ... thanks for what you do chap ... it's very much appreciated ... :o)~
Your comment was heart warming to read Mc Groaty, welldone on you. The Ebike is not for everyone but for many people in your position it can be a life changer. I hope your health continue's to improve. I will check out your channel.
Thankyou
Ebikes are a game changer ,, I've got heart issues but ride my ebike everywhere, I love it , gonna buy a spare battery so I can go for longer trips possibly bikepacking . It's great because on days I feel ok I hardly use the motor but if I'm feeling off then the bike does the work for me . Love the channel
Ben Thats wonderful news, I am pleased you are able to get out again, for people with health issue's they are literally a game changer. Good on you
Wow wee that’s quite a beast of a bike. Actually pretty taken with the green colour. Looks a very strong & well put together bike. Lots of disused railway around here, could see myself zipping along it on one of them! Great review Sandy
Great video, at times it felt like you were on a motorbike. Awesome that you can do this. You’re honest with your reviews and that’s what counts. Quite different than your push bike. Thanks for sharing. Tony.
Thanks Tony glad you enjoyed the video. This bike is a hybrid, almost a motorbike and almost a bicycle
Looks a great bike to ride Sandy. You done a very good job showing us the performance of the machine. E-Bikes are the future of every day cycling. Thank you again Sandy and Stay Safe.
Ebikes are brilliant. The more short journeys completed on bikes and out of cars, the better.
Couldn't agree more Bill. I have been without a car now since before Christmas, have been relying mostly on bicycles and the odd M/C trip and all I see is too many people in too much of a hurry in dreadful automobiles causing mayhem and killing untold numbers of wild animals. Loving the pedaal power bikes and the E bikes very much and loving life at a slightly slower pace too
Great test ride Sandy, they certainly do open up cycling to a lot more people now. Like i said before i ride my ebike most days 20miles. Great fun...to partly quote from a film (with a big fish in it)...you're gonna need a bigger shed ! Take care Sandy and enjoy your new toy !
You did 'em proud with this review. Good camera work. They should be very pleased the way you showcased their product against some amazing backdrops.
Well the bike company certainly got a good try out with you, great bike, lovely scenery.
WOW what an absolutely wonderful review. Quite the ride you took us on 😃😃😃. The mud caked on the bike is like the icing on a tasty cake lol. I’m sure Cyrusher will be very pleased with this review, maybe they will be so pleased that they will listen to your comment and modify the seat post and send a FREE replacement one for you to test then we can enjoy another cross-country adventure with you.
You look ‘snappy’ in those goggles, a sure sign we are in for a bit of excitement. The constant smile on your face showed how much you appreciated and enjoyed this bike. Well done 👍👍👍.
We thoroughly enjoy your videos Sandy whether it be camping, hiking or biking. Judy from 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Thanks Judy for your lovely kind comment:)
Amazingly shot sandy. The little bit of drone footage really makes it. I had a go on a friends 6 k cannondale. It makes the range you can travel enormous, with not having to avoid hills. Great review!
I have to admit that I've not really been keen on the recent ebike popularity surge. As a long time, traditional human pedal power rider I've always argued that I don't need a bike that I have to charge. As long as I'm fueled up, my bike will keep going. However, I'm slowly beginning to come around to them, & your review here has pushed me quite a bit further along that road, Sandy. It was a fair, honest, good quality review you gave it. For shorter trips, & for those with health issues I can see how these ebikes definitely have a place & are here to stay. Thanks for taking the time to make this. A very helpful & enjoyable vid👍
Really nice looking ebike! Maybe one day ;)
Stay safe an healthy!
I remember in some of your videos you put ebikes down and here you are enjoying one.
Thing I like about ebikes is that they encourage people to get out more that normally wouldn't be able to because of a illness or disability.
Thanks for another great video Sandy really enjoyed it
I must admit I am enjoying riding the Ebikes, but still for a longer adventure of multi days the conventional bike is more practical. As you say though for older riders or those with health issue's they are a god send
I think you just convinced me to buy the Cyrusher xf900. I love cycling but have had knee replaced and am 68 years old
Like you not really bothered about going fast but it would be nice to cruise along off road and no have to worry about the hills
I watch and like all your videos especially the motorcycle and cycling ones great channel
Thank you for sharing your adventure! My sister-in-law Diane is in the Uk visiting historical sites. She is in Edinburgh. Cheers!
Hi Dan
I live in Swindon Wiltshire, thats about 300 miles south from Edinburgh
@@WiltshireMan Oh, OK thanks.
Looks a good fun bit of kit. I see those sneaky iron age folk have pinched your logo😁
Crikey you hooligan, looked like you were absolutely flying at one point lol 😂 loved the bell to warm the dog walker. Dah de dah dit. 😊 😉 you will need a new garage soon sandy on 2 acre farm to accommodate all of these bikes you keep getting sent 👍 love to all the family ♥️👍😊
Looks like a lot of fun. I,m starting to get interested in one of these machines.
Great review, you looked to be having a lot of fun, lovely scenery
You'll have to come down here for a cycle or even a tour on the new bike at some point :)
Nice video mate, I have a Ranger too and absolutely love it! Cheers
I love the tyres on that, they look really cool, and clearly do what they are supposed to. Bikes really have come on a long way since you used to go to school on your penny farthing! You got up to the horse with ease, excellent, and thankyou for taking us to the glorious smithy, I love it there.
The Smithy is wonderful Bry, I always feel good when I visit that place:)
You certainly gave it a good run-out, Sandy. Great review. I'm not currently in the market for an e-bike, but if I was, the Cyrusher would be towards the top of the list.
Hi Steve, It's a lovely machine a real go anywhere bike but for multi day bike packing I would take my Bootzipper. I wonder if you are camping in your woodland again? I will email you later tonight
Looks awesome Sandy! I need to get of the settee and make an effort!
What a great video Wiltshire Man. I had to give up cycling years ago due to damage in my knees and feet, but, your video demonstrates that maybe I could get back on a bike again, would be wondaful. That bike would be out of my price range, I wonder if I could build one hmmm.
Thanks for the great content!
An ebike would get you back out again
Seems to be a quite decent E-bike. E-bikes appear to be quite fun to ride. I was really hoping to get an E-bike to review and have been contacted by probably at least a half dozen E-bike companies to review E-bikes. Unfortunately when I tell the sellers that I am in Alaska, that is where the talks end. Seems there is a problem shipping the Lithium Ion batteries to Alaska through some commercial shippers. We do have E-bikes for purchase in state but the big name box stores where I have seen the E-bikes most likely use their own shipping systems to get the bikes up here.
Thats a shame Lonnie,
I would say the Ebike for me is even more fun than the Himalayan simply because I can go places with it that aren't allowed with motorcycles. We are only allowed 250 watts which means a top speed of 15.5MPH but this particular bike is capable of 750 wats and almost 30mph. Even in the UK version it still has all the high torque power and is a lot of fun and makes every hill almost flat:)
That was a great review the bike handled really well you gave it a good old test up and down on those muddy trails best review iv'e seen. I bet it went down those hills pretty quick with the extra weight. The good thing about this bike is it has quite a good capacity battery which gives you a decent range. 👍
Hi David, yes the bike does roll down hill very well, topped out at 36mph freewheeling down Ashbury hill
Good looking ebike Sandy.
You really kicked ass with this bike!! Return the other one. I hope they let you keep it!
Sandy, your videos just get better and better. That bike is awesome. If I could afford one I’d get one. Saw you in your greenhouse this morning as I went past on the bus. Best wishes to you and Mandy.
Mark
Yes I was in the GH for a bit Mark, been stirring the compost bin. I shall have to be discreet when it comes to gardeners urine extraction
Sandy, when I was a kid, which not a lot away from when you was a kid, I only dreamt of bikes like these. I need to get one soonest
I am in complete envy looked to be a fantastic outing 👍👍
Thanks james, You would have no problem riding this bike up hill:)
Beautifully filmed, Sandy! Amazing views and wow, you covered some mileage! Looks like a good product. I'd love one. Well done ✔️👍
I've been out filming over the last few days, Kingsdown lane and stratton woods, Coate water, Uffington castle, Badbury clump:) It's been a grand tour of the local area
Brilliant Sandy. You’re getting bikes to test shows the popularity of your channel or should I say just how popular you’ve become Congratulations! Ami always look forward to seeing your video. Uploads
As you say the thing about ebikes is that you can adjust them to get any sort of level of exercise you want. I ride an ebike and I monitor my pulse and adjust the assist to keep it in my target range. It's all about the pulse rate.
So after watching your review and others I've decided to purchase this ebike . Thanks for the review . Can't wait to get it now 😁
Hope you enjoy it! It's a powerful bike for sure a bit like a small motorcycle in some ways
I have had a couple of mountain bikes with air forks, every one had a leak after time, fantastic bike that is by the look of it.
I hope the forks don't leak for a few years atleast Mike
Very nice Sandy, I keep contemplating on an ebike to give my chest/heart some exercise and get me out more, unfortunately being out of work now, on permanent sick, I'm looking at 2nd hand used because there cheap. Enjoy mate and atvb to you and Mandy.
I hope you are able to get an Ebike Paul it would especially help you as you can go places off the beaten track even with a basic MTB style bike. You should be able to pick up a second hand one maybe one of the Eleglides for £400 ish. I think for many with physical compromises they are a huge asset. Good for health and mental health
@@WiltshireMan Definitely a good boost for physical and mental health, I have a standard mtb but it takes it out of me so I don't ride it no more, ebike is the way forward for sure, maybe help get me out of my stagnant mindset.
That is a really good looking e-bike! Seems to be very well designed for performance too. Sandy ,you have become an influencer:]
It is a nice bike Bill but I don't know about me becoming an influencer. People will always place labels it's what we do but I'd hope anyone thinking of buying this bike or any bike will apply some critical thinking before they purchase this or anything
Sandy Tell everyone about Dragon hill at white horse hill, the drone shots are great and Ive been DOWN that road (I know its one way UP) but 3 am in the 1990s in 2 Suzuki jeeps and ice sideways OMG how we did not end up in the valley I don't know, but we was young and having fun LOL
Great review Sandy and as always filming spot on wow! Those views from the top.
Yes lovely views up there Susan, Thanks for watching
Wow...that bike costs £2,800!! You've done well to earn that freebie and thanks for the demonstration.
Dan from Travel Trolls loves his. It's orange. They sent him the step through. Beautiful bikes .
That thing looks fun, if it makes you feel like a little kid again it's got to be good.
Absolutely loved this journey of the country side. Outstanding!!
You could do with some fingerless mitts to protect your hands if you fall off, Particularly on those gravel surfaces.
Looks like good fun Sandy. If you've never seen Sam Pilgrim, give him a look, it amazes me the tricks he is able to complete on ebikes and rides them up hills you'd never imagine.
Hi Sandy,it certainly looks the business,a bit to technical for me though,glad to know your not totally defecting to the electric dark side,atb Colin P,👍
It's a lovely bike Colin but won't be upto the task of multi day bike packing due to battery range and weight
When you got to the trig point at the fort what pedal gear had you dropped down to?
You've certainly been blessed and well deserved too Sandy 🙌 wishing you very many happy travels good man 👌
I've been lucky Martin but the Cyrusher Ranger is a seriously fun bike to ride, it will take you almost anywhere and in comfort
Very nice video! Any chance testing the Cyrusher Trax? It's the same bike but with a Step-Through frame.
That looked great fun i also have a full powered ebike and the only downside is the weight of the bike can be quite heavy for lifting over fences and gates if you go exploring off the beaten track ,you could jump start a car with the battery on that thing lol
I am 165 cm (5'5") and this bike would be too tall for me, but I really like it. Do you think that by sawing off the saddle tube and replacing the handlebar stem with a shorter one, I could use it comfortably? With the saddle at a minimum, how many centimeters are there between the seat of the tube in the bike frame and the point where the saddle would rest if the tube was shorter? I need it to figure out how many centimeters I can make up by sawing the tube. Thank you very much.
An excellent review sir, and a super video to match. You've given the bike a really thorough test, covering much of what people might want the bike for. The range of the bike seems really good, and I'd be interested in how far you could take it if you were being economical with the battery assist. I don't ride so much now on my conventional bike, and have a Generation 1 Swytch system to get me home if my medical condition (a form of chronic fatigue) kicks in, but the battery is not really that powerful so I limit the range and terrain accordingly. So the development of the Ebike has rekindled my interest and range would be a factor of importance for me, together with the seat post hight, a point you mentioned and I'm grateful for. So thanks for a brilliant review and video. I'm your latest subscriber. Cheers. 👋
Hi Geoff,
Glad you enjoyed the video. This bike really is quite capable and does have decent range if you keep it in assist mode 1, in the higher modes it will eat through the battery much quicker.
Assist in mode 1 should be good for 40 or maybe even 50 miles and the level of assistance even in that setting is quite sufficient for most riding.
@@WiltshireMancheers, that's helpful. 👋
Always great views from the highest point in Oxfordshire. You will be needing a bigger garage with all these new bikes🚴♂️🚴♂️🚴♂️🚴♂️🚴♂️
This bike makes light work of the hills Charles and is great fun but don't worry I shall not be giving up on pedal power just yet
PS If you want to try one give me a shout
i avoid all products promoted on UA-cam, but love the rest of your content.
I would use critical thinking when it comes to anything advertiswed anywhere, you will find good and bad products advertised everywhere
I love my Ranger too, but the frontlight is not the best! I hope cyrusher would bring a compatible good light on the market so that I would change it. But on the streets in the town or village it is ok but not in absolute darkness in the wood for example. Enjoy your life with the Ranger!
Nice review Wiltshire man!
Thanks Harry
Great bike I want one now even though I don't use a bike...
This bike is so good Rich you could use it to pull a set of harrows:)
Green looks rikey but white/orange the best color innit?
I think so now Fred. I would choose the white and orange
With its appearance I automatically assumed its a mid drive-- given the bulkiness in the bottom bracket area. Do you have any comments on that ?
There are electronics in there and yes I also thought when I first saw it that it looked like a mid drive, whether cyrusher are being cunning or not trying to fool the eye is another matter!
Very new to that channel thanks so much for the amazing review only problem is now I want one lol
It's a lovely bike Chris
I like the looks of that bike Sandy. Those big tires look very off road capible. I had seen some RX glasses that had silicone cups to keep wind from your eyes. I cant remember the name off hand but I will post again when I remember the name. Looked a little less goggle and more snglasses but with your prescription.
I'd be lost without the goggles Jim they really help me. The old left eye doesn't blink at all and the goggles seal against my face which means the air close to the eye remains still and moist. If I didn't wear them my eye would be a wreck in less than an hour and it takes me a good day to recover afterwards
Nice goggles! Do you have a link for it? Thanks!
@@pinglousou9083 Hi Ping. Here is a link for UK Amazon,maybe you can find the same googles in your country. www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B006M0JPXK?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Just needs a dropper post Sandy. Cant beat ebikes for putting the fun back in to cycling and full suss equal even more fun. Does it have a walk mode for when you encounter those sections even an ebike can’t get up or through. The UK speed restriction is set too low in my opinion, people in offices I guess.
Hi John yes it does have a walk mode. I think I shall invest in a dropper or atleast a longer seat post. Just had a look at droppers and they aren't cheap.
@@WiltshireMan yes Fox and Rockshox are silly money plus you have to have special tools to service the Fox posts. Brand X and similar makes provide products that work well. Bonus of the dropper is when coming to a stop on full suss bikes, you can get your feet down easily, saves those embarrassing falling over moments, we've all had em. Great content as always 👍
Just going on this video review bro I like everything about it especially the large tyres and ease of riding. Most likely cost an arm and a leg down here in NZ as the shipping costs alone would be at least half the price of the bike itself, I maybe wrong. Safe travels
It's expensive Ken but the ride is very plush. This bike will take me more or less anywhere I can walk to but in a fraction of the time
Sure looks capable of doing quite a lot of things.
Nice bit of kit, didnt look like you enjoyed that in the slightest Sandy. lol
Haa No, not one bit. Was glad to get back home on the sofa :)
Great fun Sandy , but don’t get too used to it or you will never ride a normal bike again 😂😂 still great for blasting off road with little effort and those fat tyres and full suss will take all the rough riding away and making it smooth .
It's good fun Dave, great for a blast off road but for the multi day rides it has to be human power
I really like the varied content on this channel. If you ever make it over to the REME museum in Lyneham on the Himalayan or V-Strom give me a shout
Hi Jonn I do get along to the Crown cafe at Lyneham 0n a regular basis, generally on a Saturday when the weather is good, though soon I will be heading off to Scotland on the Vstrom
@@WiltshireMan im based there 👍
Very nice Sandy. You just sold a bike for Cyrusher. I cannot wait for payday!
Nap
Haa, Nap, it's a good bike and I am getting lots of fun and enjoyement from riding it. It will take you almost anywhere
@@WiltshireMan I can't wait. Hopefully build my knee back up and get out with the cameras. I'm gonna need a little more overtime in first though!
Another great video and review. But, I am sure that Massey Ferguson must have cancelled their order with the tyre manufacturer.
Thats my kind of E-bike Sandy , pity it's so expensive and out of my price range . You should unleash all the power and then ride mostly off-road . A good review from you . Your lucky getting all these free bikes and you will run out of room to put them soon :-)
Another top video Sandy, always inspiring. One thing you may have to consider if you continue to use e-bikes is security. I see on most of your videos you always stay with the bike, but any Cafe or supermarket stop has the potential for scallywags to have your bike away. Is this a consideration you have mulled over?
Couple of D locks usually does the job. Until some scally takes the seat post or stabs the tyres. You just have to be wary is all
I’ve built a ebike I can just get to wantage and back from Swindon on the ridgeway , it’s certainly a test for any bike .
I’d be very interested in hearing all the details of your Ebike build, having done one myself recently. I’m thinking Our Wiltshire man would be up for a custom build himself. He doesn’t need another motorbike, he needs a decent bike fitted with an appropriate motor and battery.
Next year there will be speedcameras in the woods!😆👍
Haahaa Yes your probably right
Exceptional looking bike and seems to perform just as good. My feeling is that e-bikes are prohibitively expensive, and a terrific temptation for the light-fingered. Given that sort of cash to chuck around, I'd get another motorcycle anyway, but that's just me. I imagine there's a ready market though as they look perfect for what they're designed for.
Hi Oscar
Yes the are highly desireable and easy to nick so I would never leave one unattended. But the great advantage is when it comes to off road, I would say I get more fun on the Ebike off road than I do the Himalayan, If I drop the bike it's easy to pick up, I can ride it along byeways and other places a motorbike would be allowed to go and generally when off roading I'm not going much faster on my M/C either
@@WiltshireMan Very good point! Also you don't get the fitness aspect on a motorcycle. I can certainly see the positives 🙂
Great interesting look. thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the video Sandy. I am rather a lighthearted chap and I do not wish to be critical, but I am of a similar age to you and I remember when 'The Bicycle' supposedly reached 'design maturity' in the late 1960's, through the 1970's when you could swap components from one bicycle to another with a reasonable chance of them being compatible. Then along come component manufacturers who had a production run of mere months and no spares backup.
The bicycle world is but a microcosm of the product and service culture that now pervades. I am guessing that, for example, if any of the cyclionics (like avionics; displays, electronic control and switch gear in ??aviaries?? ) should fail after five years, there will be no possibility of being able to obtain matching components to keep the whole bicycle on the track/road/trail.
If nobody steps in, this will all come to a logical conclusion one day, when all of the mined-out holes are full of our junk and the air is nearly drinkable and the water is breathable.
We started out as Hunter-Gatherers who's intellect was suited to worshipping the spring or the stream or the forest or the sky..........then eventually everything; but now we look for affirmation in 'ever growing numbers' on a spreadsheet/graph.
I am sure when things reach their ultimate conclusion, somebody of great authority will stand on an elevated platform above the parched, choking masses and utter an authoritative speech.........."Ah" !
(The bike does look like a lot of fun though)! ; - )
Hi Peter Yes I can understand where your coming from very well, I'm not sure how long parts will be available for these bikes but would hope for a good few years, but the more complex something is the more vulnerable to certain things it can become.
Now there's not a single square meter of the planet that hasn't been mapped and assigned a what three words name and our technology has shrunk the world and taken away a lot of mystisicism which is a shame. We as a species have lost some of the connection to the natural world thanks to tech.
Would you rather have the City crosser e bike or this one mate ?
It's horses for coarses. If you are going to mostly ride on the road or hard smooth surfaces then the City Crosser is better and also a quicker bike. If your going off road then definitely the fat tyre bike
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Cyrusher, over hill and dale, like a bat out of Hell.
A fantastic review after watching who wouldn't want one/
Thanks for the video.. just to be sure, were you using only 250 watts the whole time in the video to stay legal? Or did you unlock it for the 750w power?
All the time on the UK setting for power in this video.
@@WiltshireMan thanks.. using only 250w has good power for what you did in the video.
Hi Mate I keep getting error 21 on my display when I’m riding. It’s usually after ragging out about for 15 minutes. Any idea how I can stop this error from happening, and how to fix it when it happens? Usually I’ll turn the bike off and leave it for a bit then it’s fine
I'm not an expert when it comes to fixing faults I'm afraid Rob, I would contact a service centre or try a google search. Hope you can fix it
Nice bike Sandy, but would you be parting with the best part of 3 grand to buy one as a sensible man??
It's horses for coarses Arthur, at the moment I have good health and personally wouldn't spend that kind of money on any bike, but if my health went down the pan the £k would be a small price to pay to enable me to get out and go places especially far away places off the beaten track.
Here's a comment left by some one, obviously their health was worth more than 3 grand.
"Great review chap .... and looks like a really good bike ... I have had serious health conditions like you mentioned ... but before my illness I was an avid cyclist/mountainbiker & I missed it so much .... then I was treated to a conversion kit which is also a Bafang motor and I built up one of my steeds and it got me back out there .... I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to turn their health issues around both physically and mentally ... very recently my health has improved that much that I am in the process of getting a youtube channel up based around long distance e-bike touring towing a trailer as I'm switching out all my old superlight kit for a heavy canvas hooped Aussie swag which will hopefully get me through some of my last hurdles in regaining my life .... honestly people like your good self on UA-cam got me through some very dark days and have inspired me to get over myself so I hope I can do a good job of inspiring others too ... thanks for what you do chap ... it's very much appreciated ... :o)~"
@@WiltshireMan Reading between the lines Sandy, knowing your an honest man, and given not only to yourself any health changes would not effect your balance, eyesight, awareness, or in general make yourself a hazard to others, off roading, which I know you wouldn't put others at risk, I take the answer would be no, you wouldn't be spending the best part of 3 grand on any bike. Keeping in mind it is always good to get anyone out and about safely. What I find strange, if not a giggle, it seems a lot of different UA-camrs are getting free ebikes they may well use because of that fact, but would not be first on the shopping list to buy, if at all. However not forgetting a lot more things could go wrong when miles from anywhere even more so off roading, and apart from that replacement batteries are a ridiculous amount of money. As a simple printer and the cost of printers inks comes to mind.
Afternoon sandy mate lovely bike would love to own one of them now I am getting older brilliant video mate and the garden video was a good one as well how is the cw radio work going
Hi John, Mostly on CW in the evenings from home on 80 meters, I will have to do another Ham vid soon:)
The problem I find with e-bikes is the weight. I like to take my bike in the car to a country location to ride, bit with most e-bikes they are too heavy to get in the car or put on a bike beak.
Yes that is perhaps the biggest problem with them Harold
Alltough on my "human driven" bike I haven't had a flat tyre in 20 years on my fat bike I had two punctures in 3 weeks with exactly the same tyres Sandy had on his bike, so I changed them into the ones with a ceramic layer (same brand). Takes a bit of the speed away but much more rugged -
Thats interesting Marc, I would not enjoy getting a puncture on this bike
Looks like we have been talking to the same company's mate
I hope you have as much fun on yours as I had on mine Dan. I look forward to seeing your video
@Wiltshire Man yes mate out now just been talking about you and your ebikes
Nice video and nice bike. Did u have any problems with that?
Not at all, It is a great bike
@@WiltshireMan it's so bad that we don't get that bike in Finland. There they must do something that anywhere in Europa u get those bikes too. Himiway Cobra is it almost same bike? That we get in Finland too.
Motors fitted to the crank will last much longer than the one's fitted to the wheels.
So if you plan on keeping the bike for a long time or do lots of miles, you really should only consider buying one with the motor at the crank.
While crank mid-drive motors may last longer on some bikes with hub motors, a lot depends on how they are ridden and how the bike and motor are set up. I have a hub motor - on the front wheel - that has regenerative braking. Every time I go down a hill and use the motor to brake, it slows the bike down and puts power back into the battery. I also use a torque sensor to control the amount of power going into the motor when cruising or going up a hill. On top of all that I converted a fairly light bike with belt drive and 8 speed internal gears. Overall I use very little power and recover 25% on average of the power I use by using the motor as a front wheel brake. Regen braking is only possible on direct drive or fixed clutch hub motors - not mid-drive. So instead of extra wear and tear on the drive chain from the extra power of the motor going through the drive chain, and the extra wear on the brake pads and rotors from the extra speed and weight of the bike, I have brakes that last practically for ever and a drive chain / belt that has less wear due to less power required from the cyclist. And in my case the belt and internal gear are totally silent. And yet mid-drive e-bikes are very popular - with bike shops.
Thats interesting to hear Simon. I do like mid drive and my mate has one but I also wonder about increased wear on chain, cassette and gear shifters, there is always a down side. Your setup sounds interesting
Awesome...
Very good review.
Thanks Robert, I must admit I am enjoying this bike very much
Just watching this now Sandy, awesome bike, I'm curious though, do you buy these bikes or are you given them to review? If so do you get to keep them?
They are sent out to some UA-camrs for free Nicola as a form a advertising. I have to produce an honest first impression video and get to keep the bike afterwards.
@@WiltshireMan oh I get it, you get to have fun while advertising their product ... Cool, fair play Sandy! You'll have a garage full by the end of the season 😂
How much?
When you consider inflation, yesteryears pound would have got you one of these for a grand, now you'll pay 2.7k. Blame Jeremy Khaa Hunt for that and other things
good vid
Thought you was going to get your knee down around those bends at some point sandy .
Nice bike though but at £2700 a pricey bike..
Cheers Joe, it's a wonderful bike and will take me anywhere with ease and a lot of fun but yes not the cheapest. Hope your doing well. Must have a catchup soon
You can open a second hand electric bike shop soon!
Yes Nody, I have been very fortunate of late on the Ebike front, How are you getting on? I hope you are getting out and making the most of things