HOW MUCH WEIGHT CAN AN E-BIKE HANDLE? - MTB TOW CHALLENGE!

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  • How much weight can an E-bike handle? - MTB tow challenge! I push my Canyon electric mountain bike to the limits to see how much weight it can pull with it Bosch CX Race motor, can it really tow 8300kg?
    I put my Canyon Strive:ON E mountain bike to the test by pulling and towing 4 increasingly heavy vehicles starting with my road legal CFMOTO buggy which is the lightest of them all at 700 kg then I go through my Mercedes vans until the biggest vehicle is released into the streets, my huge Phoenix motorhome which weighs around 8 tonnes! This bike challenge was super fun and shows just how strong these electric bikes really out, so what are you waiting for? Go get one and climb some hills!!
    I hope you enjoy the video!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 304

  • @vidstjepanvlahovic856
    @vidstjepanvlahovic856 11 місяців тому +232

    Canyon made best decision ever when they got Sam in team!

    • @user88..
      @user88.. 11 місяців тому +7

      yop but this video is one big piece of rubbish really🐑🤷‍♂

    • @vidstjepanvlahovic856
      @vidstjepanvlahovic856 11 місяців тому +3

      @@user88.. agree, but its always nice to see Sam super enthusiastic about bike in general, like he really like having fun riding what ever life brings to him

    • @CanyonBicycles
      @CanyonBicycles 11 місяців тому +7

      Yes we did 😁

    • @krs4976
      @krs4976 10 місяців тому +1

      ​​@@CanyonBicyclesthanks to Sam a Canyon Torque on is top of my wish list.
      Great bikes 👍
      Unfortunately a long way out of my price range.

  • @alexsfetcu946
    @alexsfetcu946 11 місяців тому +259

    "random energy drink can" 🤣🤣 man, i hope you get sponsored by them

    • @growlith6969
      @growlith6969 11 місяців тому +16

      Really exposes a great way he could have represented monster back in the day. Everything measured in cans on monster.

    • @shornoMALONEY
      @shornoMALONEY 11 місяців тому +13

      Foreshadowing

    • @Xx__Pro00_Gamer_xX696
      @Xx__Pro00_Gamer_xX696 11 місяців тому +5

      Imagene he gets sponsored by monster

    • @artvandelay6306
      @artvandelay6306 11 місяців тому

      @@Xx__Pro00_Gamer_xX696 He just left Monster mere days ago.

    • @HoogleHoogleson2
      @HoogleHoogleson2 11 місяців тому +2

      He was

  • @junka1975
    @junka1975 11 місяців тому +64

    Let's just appreciate the fact that Sam is the ultimate bike tester and Lewi is the ultimate cameraman for the job. They test so we can get solid information on what is the best E bike for towing random buggies and Sprinter vans. It's essential information. 😎👍

  • @SloanRanger61
    @SloanRanger61 11 місяців тому +20

    Trilling video Sam. My pulse was at maximum torque while focusing on the distance between the random energy drink can and the tire. 2 million subscribers any day now!

    • @SamPilgrim
      @SamPilgrim  11 місяців тому +9

      😂🤙

    • @nicheatyou464
      @nicheatyou464 11 місяців тому

      He just hit it 😱

    • @Cartsp70
      @Cartsp70 10 місяців тому

      You should have put a can of Red Bull on the floor!😂

  • @TheLion-b3h
    @TheLion-b3h 11 місяців тому +2

    On the last vehicle he just needed a bit more…….REDBULL!!! 🤣👍🏾

  • @W0lfytzu
    @W0lfytzu 11 місяців тому +14

    Nice! In classic Sam Pilgrim fashion this was epic. 🎉

  • @andrewhenley7691
    @andrewhenley7691 11 місяців тому +4

    Effing brilliant and hilarious.Thank you Lou and Sam. Send It , SEND IT !

  • @bartrupel
    @bartrupel 11 місяців тому +19

    There's a reason bike trailers connect at the bike's axle and not the seat. The leverage won't pull the cyclist off balance. If you tied the tow rope lower its much easier to keep the bike upright.

    • @petrokemikal
      @petrokemikal 5 місяців тому +2

      I think he knows that mate lol... You do see the tyre in the way dont you..

  • @P3tchy
    @P3tchy 11 місяців тому +2

    Even without the monny, no one can match your energy.

  • @michal.w.2159
    @michal.w.2159 10 місяців тому +3

    What's more impressive is that the seat post didn't snap off pulling all these vehicles

  • @LukeyWoooo
    @LukeyWoooo 11 місяців тому +6

    Hi Sam, I saw u the day u recorded this to try my new mtb hopper out and u made that sesh so sick for me and my mates
    Hope to see u loads man ur local 🤙🤙

  • @Gio11-b4f
    @Gio11-b4f 11 місяців тому +8

    You know your day will be good when Sam posts a video 🔥

  • @akawazzupwitdat1543
    @akawazzupwitdat1543 11 місяців тому +4

    Sooo close to 2million! You deserve it BIG DADDY Pilgrim 🍻🇨🇦

  • @bunjininja
    @bunjininja 11 місяців тому +62

    I'd drink Sam Pilgrim brand energy drink. Flavors like "Just Send It". Or a variety of tricks as flavors. 🤙

    • @SamPilgrim
      @SamPilgrim  11 місяців тому +39

      Good idea!

    • @bhew7409
      @bhew7409 11 місяців тому +8

      @@SamPilgrim#pilsips

    • @Wo9i7sj5l2a
      @Wo9i7sj5l2a 11 місяців тому +3

      @@SamPilgrimAs long as it’s priced reasonably

    • @matthewautton1472
      @matthewautton1472 11 місяців тому +1

      Bommy grape flavour. Yessss! Do it

    • @DiogenesOfCa
      @DiogenesOfCa 11 місяців тому +3

      The top would have a picture of Sam on it and the opening would be where his tooth is missing.

  • @CULLEROT1982
    @CULLEROT1982 11 місяців тому +1

    Sam Pilgrim you are going to have two million subscribers, congratulations!!!!

  • @mihnea408
    @mihnea408 11 місяців тому +2

    Gave up mountain biking but a Sam Pilgrim video is always welcomed🙏

  • @BenjySparky
    @BenjySparky 11 місяців тому

    Today was EPIC, Sam and Lewi, y'all rock! Can't believe it. To the sskkyyy! Peace 🤘

  • @TylerCheeseman
    @TylerCheeseman 11 місяців тому +1

    congrats on 2 mill!! epic!

  • @reefchiefer
    @reefchiefer 11 місяців тому +1

    Never seen sam not wearing his ride concepts. Weird to see him in regular half cabs 🤙🍹

  • @gingershark5
    @gingershark5 11 місяців тому +3

    Almost 2 million subs you love to see it

  • @CanyonBicycles
    @CanyonBicycles 11 місяців тому

    You have now been promoted to Chief Scientific Bike Testing Officer 🤓 Congrats Sam 🤝😂

  • @owenjacka2658
    @owenjacka2658 11 місяців тому +1

    That gear change with the van tho 😂

  • @MaxFredriksson
    @MaxFredriksson 11 місяців тому

    That's unreal! 😂 You should do a ''pull off'' with different e-bikes against someone haha!

  • @FabioTadeudoNascimentoNascimen
    @FabioTadeudoNascimentoNascimen 11 місяців тому +1

    Foi da hora🚲🚗🛺🚍na próxima que tal tentar puxar um ✈️avião 😱😱😱🤣🤣será que dá....ia ser top...👍

  • @stu9stu9stu
    @stu9stu9stu 11 місяців тому +14

    So this could evolve into something like dog sledging! You should tow a sled! You could do the bike park! What if you had two bikes rigged up to pull a sled! Race! Epic.

    • @timnz009
      @timnz009 11 місяців тому

      Sam should get towed by six dogs across a snow covered skatepark..

    • @juhnustin1
      @juhnustin1 11 місяців тому +2

      Not with a rope, probably. Ok, probably with a rope.

    • @SwoopScoopie
      @SwoopScoopie 11 місяців тому +3

      I actually towed my friend on a sled with a ebike uphill, works very well

    • @99knives22
      @99knives22 11 місяців тому +1

      A front flip suicide no hander on a fkn sled would be pretty sick

  • @adriansmith1410
    @adriansmith1410 6 місяців тому

    Leverage all wrong😂😂😂 surprised the seat post didn't bend or snap💪🐸✌️

  • @dariomarsanic9423
    @dariomarsanic9423 11 місяців тому +1

    What a legend this dude is! 😎

  • @Liz_mtbyt
    @Liz_mtbyt 11 місяців тому

    Congrats on 2m Sam you deserve it🎉

  • @andyblitz6056
    @andyblitz6056 11 місяців тому

    Bosch motor = quality= epic
    Love the vids pilgs keep them a coming

  • @MrCrazeDawg
    @MrCrazeDawg 11 місяців тому +1

    Nice, mine Strive:On underdog shoud arrive tomorrow xD

  • @parkerschaaf
    @parkerschaaf 11 місяців тому +1

    love all your vids, keep up the great work!!!

  • @spud26100
    @spud26100 11 місяців тому

    Impressive!. Credit to the frame strength around the seatpost

  • @gobboilino6285
    @gobboilino6285 11 місяців тому

    And it sropped cos of the can. LoVe the channel. Never miss a show!

  • @busslayer4790
    @busslayer4790 11 місяців тому +3

    Sam hit on it at the end - he needs to use a kinetic recovery rope.

  • @cookiemonster4967
    @cookiemonster4967 11 місяців тому

    'random energy drink can', This man is the man you lookin for!

  • @Lee.gRC27
    @Lee.gRC27 11 місяців тому

    That's got some torque,, ABSOLUTELY EPIC 💪💪

  • @Therealdeal5698
    @Therealdeal5698 11 місяців тому

    If you are joining red bull thats the best cluesie ive ever seen 👍👍
    Samuel....Red Bull are a comin ❤

  • @ShadLife
    @ShadLife 11 місяців тому +1

    Energy Drink open contract now! 🤣

  • @cckingz2443
    @cckingz2443 11 місяців тому +1

    LOVE YOU SO MUCH MAN

  • @deividas_kimontas
    @deividas_kimontas 11 місяців тому +1

    We learn from Sam how to break our bikes! 😅

  • @RandysRides
    @RandysRides 11 місяців тому

    Almost two mil, mister.... Hell yeah.

  • @Donald.J.Trump-971
    @Donald.J.Trump-971 11 місяців тому +2

    Best video ever!!!

    • @robotbroken
      @robotbroken 11 місяців тому +2

      Best President Ever!

  • @brianpiper3188
    @brianpiper3188 11 місяців тому

    It's time to crack a 2 million subscribey o'clock! 😆

  • @GavSedae
    @GavSedae 11 місяців тому

    Lunatic! Great video guys

  • @xpndblhero5170
    @xpndblhero5170 11 місяців тому

    Now all you need is a bike trailer fitted w/ a Hopper Ramp so you can tow it around and hit some street boosters.... That would be sick. 😁👍🖤🖤

  • @Donald.J.Trump-971
    @Donald.J.Trump-971 11 місяців тому +3

    Sick bro🎉

  • @Kubafalkowski97
    @Kubafalkowski97 11 місяців тому +1

    I'm always amazed they can pull such heavy things. A person on it must feel like nothing!
    Damn

  • @MisterBee369
    @MisterBee369 11 місяців тому

    Incredible, I bet it could be done with a weighted backpack.

  • @WoobieLT
    @WoobieLT 11 місяців тому

    Sam watches WD square body test and was like “yup doing that with an e-bike”

  • @Jack-qg6vl
    @Jack-qg6vl 11 місяців тому

    Nearly at 2 million I remember when you hit 1 million

  • @totert7398
    @totert7398 11 місяців тому

    Close to 2 million🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @oplkfdhgk
    @oplkfdhgk 11 місяців тому +4

    i have seen plenty of these vids and the biggest issue seems to be just finding a good place to put the towing rope. my guess would be that the only way to do it perfectly would be to mount it to rear axle.

    • @oplkfdhgk
      @oplkfdhgk 11 місяців тому +2

      oh this isn't even that powerful... most of the ones i have seen were so powerful that the front wheel lifts up if they try to tow enough weight.

  • @540s89
    @540s89 11 місяців тому +4

    Could be epic to use 2 e bikes and try to tow the motorhome

  • @A-personn
    @A-personn 11 місяців тому

    Random energy drink can” I thought you were gonna say: you know what that reminds me of?? It’s tiMe tO CraCk a monny! YAAAA🥳🥳

  • @Twinsers
    @Twinsers 11 місяців тому

    Love your videos, you should go to hockers mtb on hockers lane in Maidstone

  • @SuzukiKid400
    @SuzukiKid400 11 місяців тому

    Science lesson of the day. If you raise the seat up and have a greater declined angle on your tow rope, you add a downward force onto your tire which gives you more traction.

    • @NZLChillzz
      @NZLChillzz 11 місяців тому

      Science lesson of tomorrow: longer levers provide more torque on the poor bike 😂 I’m sure the seat post would snap, sureely

  • @ashleytombs
    @ashleytombs 11 місяців тому

    Congratulations Sam you’re pulled😂😂 joking aside wow I didn’t think it would pull the veto never mind the sprinter that’s amazing

  • @RobOutdoor
    @RobOutdoor 11 місяців тому

    That was not a random energy drink can, Sam is very clever that's a hint at his new sponsor

  • @dionp.5572
    @dionp.5572 11 місяців тому

    You are Creazy man! 💯💪🏼

  • @Schacal6666
    @Schacal6666 11 місяців тому +2

    Rockstar Energy is the best. They shall sponsor him

  • @stevenanderson9630
    @stevenanderson9630 11 місяців тому

    Science with Sam 😂

  • @truls4643
    @truls4643 11 місяців тому +2

    «It’s so hard to stay straight though» - I agree Sam!

    • @marius7933
      @marius7933 11 місяців тому +1

      It really is hard to stay straight when looking at this beautiful man

  • @IdoBerg
    @IdoBerg 11 місяців тому

    damn thats crazy

  • @aiden6855
    @aiden6855 11 місяців тому

    I love your videos so much Sam

  • @mikejamesalt
    @mikejamesalt 11 місяців тому

    Chemical Brothers!!! Push the Button

  • @simonpeterdavies9077
    @simonpeterdavies9077 11 місяців тому

    It's good to see how much torque the motor has

  • @msdprojekt
    @msdprojekt 11 місяців тому

    This is what UA-cam was made for 😂 Can-Yon

  • @jacobvidjeskog
    @jacobvidjeskog 11 місяців тому

    Full power! I reckon you could almost pull that motorhome even with that minicar innit. Or maybe that is just wishful thinking!?

  • @lukemullins378
    @lukemullins378 11 місяців тому

    I love this man

  • @Rdk_16
    @Rdk_16 11 місяців тому

    i love your vids man i have tik tok with a new bike vid

  • @adrii.8206
    @adrii.8206 11 місяців тому

    "random energy drink can" i really hope sam x Red bul

  • @zanedombrock7918
    @zanedombrock7918 11 місяців тому

    2M LETS GOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

  • @robmanueb.
    @robmanueb. 11 місяців тому +1

    Towing a vehicle with a bike, traction will be the biggest part of the challenge. Sam shows up with knobby tires on a wet day...

  • @zachsylvester383
    @zachsylvester383 11 місяців тому

    Look up kinetic ropes, offroaders use them all the time for recovery of stuck vehicles. If you had a good run at it, either that thing will move or you are going over the handlebars

  • @mikldude9376
    @mikldude9376 10 місяців тому +1

    Be interesting to strip the motor to see if it sustained any damage, also to remove the cassette and check things out.

  • @Thetruechristian
    @Thetruechristian 11 місяців тому

    I'm still so jealous of your full sus canyon
    😊😊

  • @dice268926
    @dice268926 11 місяців тому

    I was actually wondering that this week 😅

  • @mauricebruns1028
    @mauricebruns1028 11 місяців тому +3

    Yes - the epic ness has started

  • @paulreavley5900
    @paulreavley5900 11 місяців тому

    Make it a trike or connect 2 mtn. bikes side by side to deal with stability and connect the tow lower as others have suggested. More weight on the bike(s) also for more grip? Have you written/talked to Canyon about updating their towing limits for this bike?

  • @adamkelly9469
    @adamkelly9469 11 місяців тому

    WE LOVE YOU SAAMM WE DO x3
    OOOOHHH SAM WE LOVE YOU

  • @jonntischnabel
    @jonntischnabel 9 місяців тому

    If you used a solid bar that cannot move left or right radially, you would get more efficient forward motion. I think the motorhome would be possible.

  • @THEGARNERCOLLECTIVE
    @THEGARNERCOLLECTIVE 11 місяців тому

    be funny at 1.14 if lewi in buggy crouched down pressing the acceleration pedal lol.

  • @ebikehacker
    @ebikehacker 11 місяців тому

    Very good idea

  • @davidwatso3272
    @davidwatso3272 8 місяців тому

    Try and get sponsored by red bull they will definitely take you 😂

  • @freshturns_snowboarding
    @freshturns_snowboarding 11 місяців тому

    You know how you do that thing with a tube to stop your cranks spinning off jumps? Maybe try something like that to keep your bars straight and you'll be able to reduce the torque steer you're getting :p

  • @bwise609
    @bwise609 10 місяців тому

    You could pull like made if you ran the tow strap over with the back wheel turning the back wheel into a winch but this would be more of a test for how strong the wheel is I think all the force would squeeze around the wheel

  • @5688gamble
    @5688gamble 11 місяців тому

    Weigh down the front maybe? Then try and pull a diesel locomotive! It might work over a level crossing, rails are very efficient, very little friction to overcome!

  • @owenjacka2658
    @owenjacka2658 11 місяців тому +1

    Rip e-bike motor 😂

  • @OldManAzeban
    @OldManAzeban 11 місяців тому +1

    Fish on!

  • @sjaan7370
    @sjaan7370 11 місяців тому +1

    Well there it is, tire pressure matters lol

  • @stockey
    @stockey 11 місяців тому

    The E-bikeguy with his DIY Ebike, towed a midsize car up to a speed of 28 MPH.

  • @hazl-w7529
    @hazl-w7529 11 місяців тому +2

    love ya sam, great vids

  • @Calle...
    @Calle... 5 місяців тому

    And then you have Canyon saying my e-bike frame can crack if I pull a kids trailer with it... safe to say I feel better about that now.

  • @17madracki17
    @17madracki17 11 місяців тому

    Thats incredible

  • @GrafRamolo
    @GrafRamolo 11 місяців тому

    Ham break 😂😂

  • @eartharrow6772
    @eartharrow6772 11 місяців тому

    I really hope your buggy fits the big motorhome

  • @janeedwards4284
    @janeedwards4284 11 місяців тому

    That bike is sick

  • @BlindingSun_
    @BlindingSun_ 11 місяців тому

    Gonna buy one and start a towing service

  • @ChrisCrond
    @ChrisCrond 11 місяців тому

    To all those people who say "yeah but you can't haul _____ with a bike", Sam just shut you up.

  • @MFV12
    @MFV12 11 місяців тому

    I wonder how the frame likes that..... I got a "dont tow trailers" in my mtb manual :p