I Tried LA’s STEEPEST Street on my E-Cells Five Star Ebike

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  • Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
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    Today I decided to attempt climbing the steepest paved road in Los Angeles on my 40mph ECells Five Star electric bike. But in order to even give it a shot I first needed to pass through the streets of Los Angeles and climb 700 feet of elevation before reaching the base of the steepest street in LA. It's called Eldred street, and it also happens to be the 3rd steepest street in America.
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  • @TailHappyTV
    @TailHappyTV  3 місяці тому +5

    bit.ly/ecells-five-star-discount - Click here and get $100 off with code THTV100 at checkout and help support my thorough ebike reviews ⚡🤙😜

    • @tomasartica
      @tomasartica 3 місяці тому

      Thanks Matt! @TailHappyTV
      How does this compare to a well-working Wired eBike like the Cruiser(prefer step through)/Freedom ? Hard time deciding which to buy?

    • @RATEDC4.
      @RATEDC4. 2 місяці тому +1

      @@tomasarticahonestly they probably have the fastest shipping but you have to pay for shipping… Ecells’s has free shipping but waiting 60 plus days kinda sad… and they’re in Nevada cmon I’m in California 😭😭😭

    • @tomasartica
      @tomasartica 2 місяці тому

      @RATEDC4. thanks I meant comparing the bikes on features, ride exp., build quality, reliability, etc.

    • @luigiprovencher
      @luigiprovencher 11 днів тому

      This is your favorite over the Kings Crown?

  • @MrRich777
    @MrRich777 3 місяці тому +29

    I love videos like this where you explore LA. Keep it up!

    • @97JoMiller
      @97JoMiller Місяць тому

      just to see how dumpy it is?

    • @MrRich777
      @MrRich777 Місяць тому

      @@97JoMiller not really. I lived there many years ago so it takes me back.

    • @97JoMiller
      @97JoMiller Місяць тому

      @@MrRich777 sorry to hear that. Here’s something I’ve learned, nostalgia you typically remember being better than it was. But I can relate when I see a video of somewhere I’ve been or done. Glad it could give you some positive memories

  • @iblackfeathers
    @iblackfeathers 3 місяці тому +20

    you encountered the dtla viking. he usually goes around town on his bike while giving people the finger, shouts insults at random bystanders and momentarily stops all traffic in intersections while giving everyone the finger and waving the mexican flag. that encounter was very tame than usual. lol
    he’s like the antithesis of “champion”.

    • @BruceGordon925
      @BruceGordon925 3 місяці тому +1

      I swear Judge, I DIDN'T SEE HIM"

    • @GETTINREAL123
      @GETTINREAL123 3 місяці тому +2

      I wasn't sure what I hit so I backed up to see what it was. Thinking maybe it was a speedbump.

    • @tenncutt
      @tenncutt 3 місяці тому

      The antithesis of champion is asshole

    • @oc3144
      @oc3144 2 місяці тому

      that guy is a legend lol 😂

  • @scu-dub
    @scu-dub 3 місяці тому +26

    Would love to see the review of the new and improved wired freedom👍🏻

    • @KevinAugustt
      @KevinAugustt 3 місяці тому +3

      The fact that they didn't change the price for the new one makes it the goat.

    • @scu-dub
      @scu-dub 3 місяці тому

      @KevinAugustt Exactly what I said on another vid👍🏼major upgrades and still kept the price the same that's hard for ecells to compete with....

    • @williamscott791
      @williamscott791 2 місяці тому

      @@KevinAugustt frame is flawed on rear suspension the new updated wired freedom frame doo research on it

    • @KoolMada
      @KoolMada 2 місяці тому +1

      @@williamscott791 Fill us in instead of making a comment like this. Details.

    • @edteach3r
      @edteach3r 2 місяці тому

      @@KoolMada I don’t own either bike, nor do I intend to; but stumbled upon the YT vid “Stay Connected with EV’s” where an owner of both bikes provides his experiences.

  • @miscr3ant950
    @miscr3ant950 2 місяці тому +2

    When you were talking about aerodynamics, this is where I will shine; I am short, so no sail sticking up, and round, so air naturally just curves around me. ;)

  • @SarahJane-y1p
    @SarahJane-y1p 3 місяці тому +4

    I like E-Cells 5 Star because it is well built for Safety.
    Going 40 MPH, you don’t want a bike that will fall apart with a weak warrantee.

    • @jfly2249
      @jfly2249 3 місяці тому +1

      Then why don’t they offer a thru axle fork? Why don’t they fully certify the bike to UL standards, not just the battery? Why do they not include 203 rear rotors as standard?Why does e cells have a F rating from the BBB? How does stay connected EV have 100k subscribers on only 700k views? No need to answer troll. E cells five minutes of fame is over as the new Wired bikes are arriving and everyone will see how inferior the e cell clone is in comparison. Game over!

    • @SarahJane-y1p
      @SarahJane-y1p 3 місяці тому

      @@jfly2249
      I heard you got your UL Rating, Ultimate Loser!!!

    • @TronDaPhenomenon
      @TronDaPhenomenon 3 місяці тому

      Ahhhh Jfly back at it with his usual game😂😂😂🎉 it's well known that he is a bot for Wired. It's a sorry ass way to compete with the competition but let him be😂

    • @bellyacres7846
      @bellyacres7846 2 місяці тому

      @@jfly2249 take a look at them now.
      actually had many of the features you mentioned a month ago on the basic model.

    • @TronDaPhenomenon
      @TronDaPhenomenon Місяць тому

      @@jfly2249 is the Wired bike UL certified??? I notice nothing on the website that suggests that it is. What happened with that whole marketing ploy?

  • @daniellarusso8012
    @daniellarusso8012 3 місяці тому +33

    The Wired Freedom and E-Cells 5-Star have become the Mustang/Camaro of the E-Bike world, lol. Pretty cool tbh. :)

    • @MrSaxpot
      @MrSaxpot 3 місяці тому +1

      ECELLS is the Mustang, I assume.

    • @daniellarusso8012
      @daniellarusso8012 3 місяці тому +3

      @@MrSaxpot The Freedom came first - Mustang. :)

    • @nogoodgod4915
      @nogoodgod4915 3 місяці тому

      Not true the e-cells has been around for longer. ​@@daniellarusso8012

    • @noyes-v5b
      @noyes-v5b 3 місяці тому

      @@MrSaxpot never would I camero, looks like dog.

    • @tomasartica
      @tomasartica 3 місяці тому +2

      @TailHappyTV this!!! :) Wired vs eCells go!

  • @jsk333
    @jsk333 3 місяці тому +3

    Still looking forward to every new video you release, it's a real joy to watch! Thanks and please keep em coming!

  • @sledhead904
    @sledhead904 3 місяці тому +2

    I love that you love the 5 star so much you keep making more content with it. No one and done here. It's a great bike! Got just over a hundred miles on mine.

  • @FeetR4Me
    @FeetR4Me 3 місяці тому +11

    Exactly the confirmation bias video I needed while waiting for my Ecells Five Star to arrive today (hopefully).

    • @gaboidawg
      @gaboidawg 3 місяці тому +1

      Best of luck to you then because I ordered one and no one would ever return my message every time I called in the 2 weeks I was waiting from initial purchase wanting to upgrade so I finally talk to the office manager and she said she never got my message. I cancelled my order and customer service sucks! I immediately ordered a Wired Freedom (white) and was cheaper than Ecells Fire Star even after S&H and taxes plus it’s a better looking bike with updated computer. I guess Ecells didn’t want a disabled Veteran’s business, I’d go with Wired.

    • @FeetR4Me
      @FeetR4Me 3 місяці тому +2

      @gaboidawg When I called, I talked to Barbara to check stock. She told me the bikes I wanted were not in stock but on a truck soon to arrive. I placed my order, and 2 days later, I received a call to verify my shipping address. Three hours after that, I had my FedEx tracking number. I couldn't be more satisfied with my Ecells customer service experience.

    • @gaboidawg
      @gaboidawg 3 місяці тому +1

      Well like I said it didn’t happen for me after 2 weeks of waiting. I’m retired Navy and they didn’t seem like they wanted to give me a disabled Veteran discount or even want my business because I asked to cancel my order after waiting 2 weeks and they wasn’t trying to convince or keep my business so it is what it is but this Owner David Cleveland is running an aggressive UA-cam influencer advertising campaign but forgetting about some of his customers especially those who served like himself. My Wired freedom is $2438 out the door which is cheaper than E-Star with dual Star package ($2,800), more powerful, better colors (white) and new, better bike computer so it worked out for the best!

    • @slimdunkin117
      @slimdunkin117 3 місяці тому

      It’s a decent bike for the price.

    • @Ekamwitu
      @Ekamwitu 3 місяці тому +1

      @@gaboidawg i just ordered a black one dual battery makes it a beast

  • @onceuponareset-ho7fg
    @onceuponareset-ho7fg 3 місяці тому +9

    The E-Cells Five Star really needs a clutched derailleur to prevent all of that chain slap. The price point one the Five Star is really good, but to make if perform like a five star bike, the first thing I would do is upgrade the drivetrain, which would include a clutched derailleur. Nice review! Thank you.

    • @icestationzebraassociates2460
      @icestationzebraassociates2460 3 місяці тому +5

      I _almost_ ordered one. Wanting to add anything to it adds another 300 bucks plus whatever you add which was a bit of a turn off for me. it was 3k by the time I priced it out and I opted for something else. Plus, waiting three months for something I already paid for bugs me. Nice bike for sure, though.

    • @slimdunkin117
      @slimdunkin117 3 місяці тому

      @@icestationzebraassociates2460what did you opt for?

    • @sledhead904
      @sledhead904 3 місяці тому

      ​@@icestationzebraassociates2460I ordered mine may 31st and got it that week. Came with 4 piston brakes. The stock bike is a steal at $1800.

    • @bellyacres7846
      @bellyacres7846 2 місяці тому

      yeah a great looking ebike [actually Id get the stock version and add the derailleur] the crank set is already on the basic level.
      as for the fork upgrade? for me I had motorcycles and they have their purpose.
      I want my ebike to look like a bike and not gather any "unwanted" attention. :O

    • @1DumbSquirrel
      @1DumbSquirrel 21 день тому

      @@icestationzebraassociates2460 90+ days :(

  • @thereindeertherabbitthebat592
    @thereindeertherabbitthebat592 3 місяці тому +3

    I would LOVE to see more tests done with different bikes on the steepest hill. Awesome content, as always. Thanks man.

  • @paparispaparidis1715
    @paparispaparidis1715 3 місяці тому +18

    That's how you kill motors. If you wanna climb, just get a mid drive - bbshd in a low gear would breeze through this while being more gentle on the battery.

    • @Calleseprro
      @Calleseprro 3 місяці тому +4

      Im sure he knows he’s just trying different bikes on different paths

    • @paparispaparidis1715
      @paparispaparidis1715 3 місяці тому +5

      @@Calleseprro I'm sure he does - this message was for people trying to find what to buy for themselves, I also don't think that 'impressive performance' is what should be said for this ebike's climbing ability and he should have said something for the people that watch this video for...what's in the title.

    • @ShouldaWaved
      @ShouldaWaved 3 місяці тому

      Im looking to get a torque sensor bike with good range. Know any options under 1700 damn

    • @Calleseprro
      @Calleseprro 3 місяці тому +1

      @@ShouldaWaved i think he had said the velotric discover 2 was a bang for the buck, i cant recall if it torque sensor

    • @bellyacres7846
      @bellyacres7846 2 місяці тому +1

      Yeah Im thinking a mid drive might be a better option for what I want (?)
      Im not into go fast high torque as I prefer logging roads - real trails (within reason) cant/wont expect an ebike to go on trails like motor bikes [just yet]
      the hill roads around here are pretty much a long climb of around 12 to 18% a little more than a mile long. :o
      my thinking a hub drive will overheat on that, but maybe an AWD (?) 2 - 750 to 1k watt hubs(?)
      Im probly dreaming they will do it.
      After the long climb the road networks go for miles on even to slight 6% grades. thru the trees along ridge tops with great views [yeah Ive ridden them before, but not on a quiet ebike]
      a 750 watt or better mid drive should do it better and not overheat as much (?)
      how will a 500 watt mid drive do? I see more of these type lately, for near $2k
      maybe add a front hub motor to help it?
      Id like to see these mid drive bike more on yt vids.
      they are not go fast machines, but they climb, which is more important for some of us.

  • @noyes-v5b
    @noyes-v5b 3 місяці тому +3

    What balances an extra battery in a pannier(?), a tool kit, tube, band-aid, water, m&m's.(peanut butter) I have been watching for 2 years or so, BEST Reviewer and Reviews on Tube. Still amazed when you say again, "man hope I make it back". peace

  • @Ekamwitu
    @Ekamwitu 3 місяці тому +2

    Just so you guys think about it he has like around 700 ish dollars in customizations on the cells if I'm not mistaken he got tires 139 tanus armor dual shock wich adds up around 700 then there's a 300 extra tarrif fee. (Wired is 2300 ish with dual battery)

    • @SarahJane-y1p
      @SarahJane-y1p 3 місяці тому +1

      Wired is an inferior product. The owner of Wired e-bikes only warrants his bikes for one year.
      Your going 40 MPH next to auto traffic probably going faster, and it occurs to you that the owner of Wired, Stevie Goldman only warrants his Wired Freedom e-bike Frame for one year. Doesn’t that make you a little nervous???
      E-Cell’s e-bike Frames have a Lifetime Warrantee.
      Why does Stevie Goldman, also a lawyer. Only Warrantee his Freedom Frames for only one year???

  • @Cyborgb2
    @Cyborgb2 3 місяці тому +1

    Just finished assembling mine and waiting on the battery to charge for the first ride! Your videos made a big impact on decision to go e cells, thanks!

  • @GETTINREAL123
    @GETTINREAL123 3 місяці тому +2

    Nice ebike! Even with a little help I can't believe it made that climb without melting down. Thanks for the review!

  • @guccidior1017
    @guccidior1017 3 місяці тому +2

    Just got mine a couple days ago cause of your first video super dope bike thanks for the discount code bro!

  • @daveyJ213
    @daveyJ213 3 місяці тому +2

    I can smell those streets right through my screen. Can't believe I use to ride down there when I was a kid. Be careful, Mat.

  • @JohnBabcock-qy1cs
    @JohnBabcock-qy1cs 3 місяці тому +7

    I wonder if you will get the newer wired dual batter 45amp controller bike? Can try that one up the hill too.

    • @SarahJane-y1p
      @SarahJane-y1p 3 місяці тому +1

      I don’t think Stevie Goldman, owner of Wired e-bikes, will send Matt another bike. Wired Freedom looked really Bad on Matt’s First Test. Controller overheated and wires became disconnected shutting down the Wired freedom on several occasions.

    • @bellyacres7846
      @bellyacres7846 2 місяці тому

      @@SarahJane-y1p stuff happens -

  • @BruceGordon925
    @BruceGordon925 3 місяці тому +30

    As your life insurance agent, I have to inform you of our decision to drop you.... I can't imagine you not understanding.

    • @jandoxbsbnx
      @jandoxbsbnx Місяць тому

      a friend of mine pass away jumping out of a car going 15 mph and hit his head on the pavement ... this dude is going 3 times as fast and thinks his plastic helmet will save him ... smh

    • @DitchCCDC23
      @DitchCCDC23 Місяць тому

      I'm just amazed that he puts his life on the line driving where he does. It's gonna bite you in the ass eventually with all those crackheads. I could crackhead. About him going fast, that's the whole point of getting this bike. In fact I'm going to buy it soon.

  • @heavyhitter8972
    @heavyhitter8972 3 місяці тому +1

    I just found out from the owner of Ecells that Hentach (Five Star motor manufacturer) says not to exceed 230°F motor temp. It bet you're exceeding that temp with the hill climb.

  • @ronleddy5131
    @ronleddy5131 3 місяці тому +3

    Used to run that street with high school track team late 80's, haven't seen that street since then, It's changed alot. Too expensive to get that bike shipped to Alaska.

  • @CrazyTruckinS10
    @CrazyTruckinS10 3 місяці тому +13

    They're cracking down on E-motos. Then those owners will throw "pedals" on them, saying ITS AN EBIKE, LOOK. But then those pedals won't move to give input😂

    • @destroyingthehomeless5045
      @destroyingthehomeless5045 3 місяці тому

      i think most bikes do have aftermarket functional pedal kits but its a lot of trouble to avoid registering the bike

  • @Emtbtoday
    @Emtbtoday 3 місяці тому +1

    Never forget the run away bike footage 😂

  • @Thom_Yorky
    @Thom_Yorky 3 місяці тому +12

    Getting my Wired Freedom this month. Can't wait!

    • @brett7740
      @brett7740 3 місяці тому +1

      If they ever show up!

    • @Thom_Yorky
      @Thom_Yorky 3 місяці тому

      @@brett7740 Got an email from Wired to expect deliveries to start next week. I ordered mid-May.

    • @sledhead904
      @sledhead904 3 місяці тому

      Got my 5 star it's wonderful

    • @bellyacres7846
      @bellyacres7846 2 місяці тому

      im waiting to see as I want the step thru.
      Im torn between the lite version and the heavy - yeah its heavy, but for good reasons.
      the wait time is about the same, so Im waiting to see before I buy
      and nope im not afraid of no temporary tariff, I can wait for it to go away or a price reduction.

    • @brett7740
      @brett7740 2 місяці тому +1

      @@Thom_Yorky Absolute beast of a bike! Wooo!

  • @ishgumi44
    @ishgumi44 3 місяці тому +1

    Dude!, If I rode like this in traffic I'd be dead in ten minutes flat. No doubt about it. It takes balls and a whole lotta luck.

  • @TwistedLi401
    @TwistedLi401 3 місяці тому

    OMG, that ride was phenomenal! And that bike is too much bike for me. Thanks for taking me along on a scary adventure 😯😲😳🤯

  • @richritter
    @richritter 3 місяці тому

    I like the reference of the illegal dump trashpile with the Milwaukee Drill box at 22:25 It's become a "horrible" city according to some. Years ago it was a safe place to visit.

  • @A_Son_Of_Yahuah
    @A_Son_Of_Yahuah 3 місяці тому +11

    The 🚲 looks awesome 👌🏽 but LA looks horrible 😳😱🥴😕

    • @GETTINREAL123
      @GETTINREAL123 3 місяці тому

      Several of our once great cities are in the same disgusting condition. Thanks to all the crooked elected officials. The U.S. is rapidly becoming a 3rd world country! Again all thanks go to the elected crooks and those without common sense. I do like this ebike though!

    • @GETTINREAL123
      @GETTINREAL123 3 місяці тому

      The truth hurts obviously because simple honest comments keep getting X'd. It's a damn shame!
      I'm sure this truth will be treated the same. Don't ride through the 💩 sides of the city if you can't take the comments. Ignoring the obvious just makes things worse.✌

  • @DrRevKing
    @DrRevKing 3 місяці тому +5

    Be fair about it: do the same Hill Climb tests using the 2024 Wired Freedom.

  • @artblakey4159
    @artblakey4159 3 місяці тому +2

    Time for Wired Freedom v E-cells 5 star comparison test

    • @bellyacres7846
      @bellyacres7846 3 місяці тому

      saw that tried in another vid -
      the first ball was stabbed
      the second was shot
      the last was arrested
      they gave up. . .

  • @NoInfoFound
    @NoInfoFound 3 місяці тому +1

    wow 0:24 people are just melting walking across the crosswalk.

  • @igb2904
    @igb2904 3 місяці тому +2

    you are one brave man.....

  • @ii1825
    @ii1825 3 місяці тому

    I pre ordered my Furious Road Warrior Ultimate AWD 60V today!! Can't wait!

  • @danstenis660
    @danstenis660 3 місяці тому +6

    Is there any difference between the E-Cells Five Star vs the Wireless Freedom E-bike? The Wireless Freedom is $2000 with dual battery. The E-Cells is $2000 with one battery. An extra battery is $500 for the battery and $300 for the tariff fee. So the better bargain seems to be the Wireless Freedom. Am I missing something here?

    • @coreyalexander4766
      @coreyalexander4766 3 місяці тому +2

      Yeah the difference is the wired is a cloned piece of junk with a tiny plastic controller. Frame rattles and isn’t stable.

    • @SarahJane-y1p
      @SarahJane-y1p 3 місяці тому +1

      Yes you are. If you live in Calif. Wired will cost you another $500 for shipping, tax, and insurance.

    • @psavar97
      @psavar97 3 місяці тому +2

      Today Wired hasn't had to adjust to tariff pricing yet and with the newest version of thier bike is probably the best value deal, 2000+250shipping+ if you live somewhere not Montana apparently you have some other taxes to pay LOLOL . The FiveStar has a slightly better rear suspension geometry design and if you get the dual batteries it also gets a much better front suspension fork and also has more optional bolt locations for a removable front basket and water bottle holders and different tire options if you want something specific rubber wise. They're 90% the same you'd be happy with either one and the five Star fully optioned ignoring money is the slightly better built bike. Unless all you care about is very peak power, new wired bikes have a more powerful motor speed controller (their old one was way worse and haven't actually delivered any of the new ones to customers yet though. New ones are getting shipped now)

    • @danstenis660
      @danstenis660 3 місяці тому +1

      @@SarahJane-y1p Americans apparently aren't taxed enough and thus more tariffs need to be placed.

    • @SarahJane-y1p
      @SarahJane-y1p 3 місяці тому

      @@danstenis660
      Biden and the Dems get their slice of the extra tariff.

  • @meisme12356
    @meisme12356 3 місяці тому +1

    Hi from 🇬🇧 I look forward to your content and am enjoying the content good 👍 man

  • @darrenbenson2606
    @darrenbenson2606 3 місяці тому +17

    Take the Wired Freedom up that hill.

    • @coreyalexander4766
      @coreyalexander4766 3 місяці тому +2

      The controller would blow up 😂

    • @psavar97
      @psavar97 3 місяці тому +6

      He'll probably wait a month or two until he's done his review of the newer wired bike with their improved controller. No point in taking the old version, it'll be almost as good as the current fivestar but not quite as torque y with the older style motor controller.

    • @DrRevKing
      @DrRevKing 3 місяці тому +1

      I agree on the same hill climb test for the 2024 Wired Freedom, and said such in a separate comment. But I doubt if our favorite California Ebike Dude will do it soon because he's selling this model for now.

    • @willybrown55
      @willybrown55 3 місяці тому

      Take that Wired Freedom to the dump where it belongs.

    • @robertreeser1174
      @robertreeser1174 2 місяці тому

      I have

  • @airbornetommyjames
    @airbornetommyjames 3 місяці тому

    I'm from Los Angeles. You are going through some ruff areas, especially around USC. Be careful out there. Love your channel!

  • @g3user1usa
    @g3user1usa 3 місяці тому

    Use bungee cords to fasten items to racks or whatever. They don't loosen up over bumps or vibrations. They always stay tight. They come in various lengths to suit the situation.
    I doubt any bag is meant to carry a battery. Adding foam at the bottom of the bag might prevent tearing the fabric but the weight is likely too much for the thread used to hold the bag together.

  • @curtseth7995
    @curtseth7995 2 місяці тому

    Ecells 5 star will move you up any hill. The climbing ability is insane

  • @VibeMix77
    @VibeMix77 3 місяці тому +6

    Ahahaha its me on 1:34 second on my wired cruiser 🤪🤣

    • @onceuponareset-ho7fg
      @onceuponareset-ho7fg 3 місяці тому +1

      "You might want to consider wearing a helmet". -Gordon Ramsay

    • @VibeMix77
      @VibeMix77 3 місяці тому

      @@onceuponareset-ho7fg I hear this often 🙈

  • @patriotcanuck6485
    @patriotcanuck6485 3 місяці тому +3

    My God, all those tents, that's not normal!

    • @sten4982
      @sten4982 3 місяці тому

      Sadly it is in other countries that are wealthy like Canada and Australia. It's the modern world we live in and seems like another great depression is on its way again

    • @18andlikeit
      @18andlikeit 3 місяці тому +3

      Lol it's totally normal for LA. The video only showed a fraction of it. Theres 52 city blocks of nothing but tents, garbage and zombie people. There's 3rd World countries in Africa that don't look as bad

    • @daniellarusso8012
      @daniellarusso8012 3 місяці тому +3

      @@18andlikeit Skyscrapers and tents. Late-stage capitalism - extreme wealth disparity. :)

    • @18andlikeit
      @18andlikeit 3 місяці тому +1

      @@daniellarusso8012 nah. That's what early stage socialism looks like. And as the Democrats insist on even more socialism with freebies and handouts, using tax payer dollars from people who actually go to work, it's only going to get worse with even more people leaving the state. Yay!

  • @chuckwolf9869
    @chuckwolf9869 3 місяці тому +3

    How about taking the Philodo H8 up it

  • @erickperdomo277
    @erickperdomo277 Місяць тому

    oh man....LA needs so much help...you are a road warrior for sure...biking there is brutal...car is king in USA...too bad- but thanks for the tour!

  • @TronDaPhenomenon
    @TronDaPhenomenon 3 місяці тому

    I absolutely love mine too! I'm a light weight rider around 150 pounds so most people's PAS2 speeds I can achieve in PAS1 and etc. I live by trails and never need to go 30 plus so I get amazing range mostly on PAS2 and PAS3 peddling of course! I imagine i can get 50ish miles of range at my pace😊

  • @richkraft8709
    @richkraft8709 3 місяці тому +1

    Awesome 😎 ride thanks for sharing ECELLS is BOSS 😊

  • @CD-hc5ds
    @CD-hc5ds 2 місяці тому

    Just came across your channel & its one of the best I've seen for someone looking for the right bike.
    Know nothing about ebikes but looking for a bike to take camping in remote areas, this one looks great! Still unsure about the torque thing 😁

  • @vikki92411
    @vikki92411 14 днів тому

    I loved this video 😊

  • @rayharmacinski4934
    @rayharmacinski4934 18 днів тому

    most of the $2200 ebike eventually go down $500 in price. $1500 is the sweet spot for an ebike

  • @JeremiahMcintosh
    @JeremiahMcintosh 3 місяці тому +2

    Cool video. Definitely some different vibes riding through LA but I think I’ll stick to my small town back country roads lol. So much chaos there vs peaceful scenery and wildlife here. I can definitely agree with you tho the 5 Star is one of my favorites as well! Ride on dude 🚴

  • @jesussouless5124
    @jesussouless5124 3 місяці тому +1

    This is probably a stupid question but is it a good idea to go bike-packing on an ebike?

  • @ben_bot7289
    @ben_bot7289 3 місяці тому

    I was so surprised how it kept going and going up that massive hill climb

  • @MrDeath1988
    @MrDeath1988 3 місяці тому

    Got my 5 star last Thursday and I got the max size and that thing is huge but I love it I haven't gone too far yet because of an injury but as soon as I'm all healed I'm hitting a trail that is about 4 miles from me

  • @Raiderblack
    @Raiderblack 3 місяці тому +1

    Dude great job!

  • @drfrankenstein4127
    @drfrankenstein4127 2 місяці тому

    Try it on the mokwheel obsidian 🤙🏻

  • @freightdawg6762
    @freightdawg6762 22 дні тому

    Dude you got Balls of steel i wouldnt ride thru that area in a Tank 🤣😂

  • @hmhn4094
    @hmhn4094 2 місяці тому

    You should bring your Sur-Ron here!

  • @slowmopoke
    @slowmopoke 3 місяці тому

    I keep an extra battery in my panniers for my wired freedom for long rides.

  • @chrisw443
    @chrisw443 2 місяці тому

    50 miles on a bike got damn!

  • @Twobarpsi
    @Twobarpsi 3 місяці тому

    Great bike and road trip Matt 😎🤙!! 33% is STEEP! More Fig girls!

  • @RugersLastResort
    @RugersLastResort 3 місяці тому

    Looked like a fun time! RUGER

  • @DaveGonzales-qz4ks
    @DaveGonzales-qz4ks 2 місяці тому

    Hopefully you can test a 2024 Wired e-bike on that same hill

  • @Mulberry2000
    @Mulberry2000 2 місяці тому

    I love my electric but one has to be careful of the battery and fire.

  • @Altema22
    @Altema22 3 місяці тому

    Impressive climbs, but the trips there and back sure were sketchy! I tried Tannus Armour and got more flats than I did without. Seems on small fat tires like 20 inchers, the friction eats up the inner tube and I wound up with a handful of shredded rubber. 6 flats with Tannus Armour, 3 of them in one day, and I said forget it. Took them out and never looked back. It's interesting that a bike that large gets questionable at 35mph. I ride a RadMini folding bike, and it's stable at 40mph.

  • @bellyacres7846
    @bellyacres7846 2 місяці тому

    Very Nice!
    Iam impressed with the 5 star, been watching it awhile, Buut Im old n stiff and want a step thru
    Ive been holding off to see ecells ST cruiser - it should be a winner as is the 5 star.
    Id have gotten the 5 star as Im just super impressed with it (the stock model) 17" sounds fine to me and the cadence sensor sounds good too [the stock version :) ]
    Buut I prefer the step thru and would want it and more likely Id park the 5 star after I got the ST.
    that "gurls" version step thru has become my favorite [ Im older now ]
    waiting to see the ST cruiser model before I buy one.
    If its like the 5star then only a derailleur is about all Id need. (maybe)
    *and yeah Ill keep my 750 watt step thru as its my "legal" park n public trail ebike. [should they get picky with us up here in North Idaho] having a couple "purpose" built ebikes is fine (IMO)

  • @bgd73
    @bgd73 3 місяці тому

    sounds like a gear drive versus straight up hub motor. I have a 1500w nominal hub.. veyr quiet, It wouldn't think anything of that hill. 26x4, and over 90 pounds. I am surprised at the hard tail. I could tell that was hitting you once and awhile. If you are wondering of my own lacal hills.. I climb acadia park etc, maine. Great review,

  • @livingroomguitarist7
    @livingroomguitarist7 3 місяці тому

    Time to experiment with a light weight fairing for efficiency.

  • @Greg-me8le
    @Greg-me8le 3 місяці тому +1

    Anyone know where to buy a 60V aftermarket battery? Hate to be tied in to buying them from Ecells or Wired. Also, it looks like that 2nd battery that goes in the rear rack is also proprietary on both brands of bikes. Maybe as these bikes get more market share we will see more of these 60V batteries down the road. Right now 60V batteries are a niche.

    • @jonasmeier417
      @jonasmeier417 2 місяці тому

      Go to a company in the US that is specialized in building batteries. So you get best quality.

  • @revitup24
    @revitup24 2 місяці тому

    Hey Beavis...this eBike is...cool. heh heh heh heh.

  • @scu-dub
    @scu-dub 3 місяці тому

    Dude zipped by on that wired 😂

  • @heavyhitter8972
    @heavyhitter8972 3 місяці тому +1

    The motor on my Five Star is pretty loud and the faster I go, the louder it gets. It starts to vibrate and makes a high pitched whine. Does your bike do this?

    • @TailHappyTV
      @TailHappyTV  3 місяці тому

      Yeah, it definitely makes some noise with the steel reinforced gears. That whine you hear is actually the devil himself laughing inside the motor.

    • @heavyhitter8972
      @heavyhitter8972 3 місяці тому

      ​@@TailHappyTV Ok thanks, that's funny, but seriously... Now I'm really scared.

    • @TronDaPhenomenon
      @TronDaPhenomenon 3 місяці тому

      ​@@heavyhitter8972LOL!!! If you scared get a Lectric or something more your speed😅

  • @javievil6616
    @javievil6616 3 місяці тому

    excited to get mine on tuesday!

  • @liv2ska8
    @liv2ska8 3 місяці тому +1

    Fun Fun Fun video - "TrailHappy TV" 4-ever dude

  • @S3brandon
    @S3brandon 3 місяці тому

    I want to see the billygoat try this hill!

  • @c2thew
    @c2thew 3 місяці тому

    Impressive. You should try to get your hands on a talaria x3 and range test that in Los Angeles

  • @FoundingYouTuber-2005
    @FoundingYouTuber-2005 3 місяці тому +1

    Impressive torque on that bike. Before this demo I didn't think there was any standard e-bike that could make it up that grade.
    Yeah, not good to leave a $500 battery next to a "FREE" sign.
    Interesting tour of LA's seedier side.
    We have the same problem here in San Francisco. "Vagrant encampments" (that's what I call em) are ruining our City. Indeed, they are one of the reasons I'm leaving the City (which is a major decision on my part considering I was born and raised in San Francisco).

    • @SarahJane-y1p
      @SarahJane-y1p 3 місяці тому

      Common factors, Dems and Newsome. Will Not improve!!

  • @jaybones614
    @jaybones614 3 місяці тому +13

    I'm so glad that i visited LA and San Francisco before they became unrecognizable. Looks 3rd world now

  • @joe17kat
    @joe17kat Місяць тому

    hey would you review the invanti tide 2 ebike

  • @ishme9780
    @ishme9780 3 місяці тому

    I recently stumbled upon your channel and watched your reviews on the Goat V3 and the Ghost Cat f2.2. I'm looking for my first e-bike and I'm leaning towards those as my top two to choose from. Would really be interested in a comparison between those on this channel. Much love!

  • @jaceSHO
    @jaceSHO 2 місяці тому

    so whats the difference between this a wired freedom ?

  • @wilsongv95
    @wilsongv95 3 місяці тому

    would like to see the Wired Freedom and Aniioki A8 52v on this hill. Thank you Tail Happy!

    • @SarahJane-y1p
      @SarahJane-y1p 3 місяці тому +1

      Matt did a review on the Wired freedom. It kept shutting down in him because the controller overheated. Also he had a problem with loose wires that shut down the bike. I am sure Stevie Goldman, owner of Wired e-bikes was not happy Matt showed those sections of his test. Most reviewers do not take the bikes they are testing to any high limits. Matt does.

  • @97JoMiller
    @97JoMiller 27 днів тому

    tail happy = thinks red lights are optional

  • @blown9646
    @blown9646 3 місяці тому

    Hook that second battery up to a dual balancer discharger and you'll get a few more mph

    • @dcdanger6151
      @dcdanger6151 3 місяці тому

      Thats what I have been wondering if the new dual star bike with two batteries will be a better hill climber due to more amp hours but with increased weight.

    • @damonjenkins3798
      @damonjenkins3798 3 місяці тому

      Climbed a 33% grade with an almost dead battery! After a dual motor 3000 watt bike totally choked. That’s some serious torque!!! Well done!

  • @MonkeyOnMyBackOutdoors
    @MonkeyOnMyBackOutdoors 3 місяці тому

    Should have taken the Wallke H9 here.

  • @georgekrpan3181
    @georgekrpan3181 3 місяці тому

    I haven't climbed Eldred St. but I have climbed Fargo St., 32%, on a regular bike, not an ebike.

  • @Ju5tJ0ey
    @Ju5tJ0ey 3 місяці тому

    Please do this hill on the Ghostcat!

    • @TronDaPhenomenon
      @TronDaPhenomenon 3 місяці тому

      I would be curious to see this. I know homie is waaaay to tall for that bike though😂

  • @arkansasgreg
    @arkansasgreg 3 місяці тому

    Definitely a stealthy look.

  • @dailylife3975
    @dailylife3975 3 місяці тому +2

    I like the wired freedom

  • @MrIfeanyiobi
    @MrIfeanyiobi 2 місяці тому

    do you know if the dual star package comes with the extra battery or did you need to order that as well?

    • @marklatham1414
      @marklatham1414 2 місяці тому

      Yes it comes with 2 batteries and 2 chargers.

  • @kenpurser6422
    @kenpurser6422 3 місяці тому

    16:53 I don’t need to unalive myself…

  • @Indianmanjoe
    @Indianmanjoe 2 місяці тому

    Holy Sh- 17:05

  • @Benjamin_Jehne
    @Benjamin_Jehne 3 місяці тому +2

    And you can hear the quality. Creak, creak, creak. 😂

  • @ymgaming9976
    @ymgaming9976 3 місяці тому

    Hey Matt,
    Could you do a review on the REVV1 UP DRT version?

  • @Mark26879
    @Mark26879 15 днів тому

    You need to look up how to tune the suspension your ride shouldn’t be looking so shaky and harsh especially with that rockshox rear shock
    I come from a mtb background so correctly tuned suspension is important

  • @magiricod
    @magiricod 3 місяці тому

    Do something from goat power on this hill.

  • @johnstevens1777
    @johnstevens1777 28 днів тому

    Do you ever sell any of your bikes?

  • @clyps8075
    @clyps8075 3 місяці тому

    Can you test out the Ride1Up LMT'D V2? Thinking of getting one

  • @kenpurser6422
    @kenpurser6422 3 місяці тому

    16:52 I don’t need to unalive my self….

  • @Kkidzz
    @Kkidzz 3 місяці тому +2

    Wired’s new 2024 V2 Freedom … feature wise the superior choice.

    • @psavar97
      @psavar97 3 місяці тому

      If you want slightly better top speed, maybe. If you want better handling/suspension five star is better. Both are 90% the same in most scenarios. Might as well pick between the 2 with either which is cheaper for you to buy in your own State on any given day, or pick what your favorite color is and go with that. All these weirdos in all these videos comments trying to convince everyone one bike is SO MUCH BETTER. Chill bro, just go for a ride.

    • @gaboidawg
      @gaboidawg 3 місяці тому

      @@psavar97like what you’re doing?