I got my Ariel in Feb, it came broken and I had to drive down to states after Ariel staff mis diagnosed an issue as well as sent the wrong replacement part, and bike catastrophically failed and caught fire. staff argued with me for weeks until i took to warranty depot and staff immediately pointed out ariels faults. when i sent in diagnostics they agreed it was warranty work and they would fix if i drove it down and stayed for 3 days they could finish all the work, so we set up a day with the staff, that worked for them. but after dropping off the bike and waiting three days they hadn't even looked at it. they then claimed they would drop bike off with in 30 days 90 days later they claim their offices flooded, and bike was lost. now five months later i might be getting a replacement, but I have just been trying to get money back. bike came with polymer nylon hub motor not metal geared hubber motor like they claimed when i asked about it they said they can replace parts without notification or updating their site. I took my complaints to BBB and fire chief in charge of Victoria, and got Ariel banned from BC and now it sounds like after reviewing the bike, it does not meet basic safety criteria for Canada and has been banned through Canada. So although if you get what you paid for its a good bike, chances are you won't get what you pay for, and their customer service and mechanical staff are incompetent arrogant and don't care about safety of their customers.
i'm here from your Revv 1 vs Ariel X class video and I still can't make up my mind between the two. I'll mainly use my bike on streets, which had me swaying towards the revv 1 because of the tires; but the horrid customer service reviews are scaring me (a lot of people have had to replace the chain, non-responsive customer support, etc).
Great 1 yr review! Ariel makes good products. I have the Rideal and looking at their X class. As much I like lookin at all the customizations and the clean looks, these Ebikes/mopeds should be ridden to the fullest. Look forward to more content!
Great video I do have the exact same bike color and all I am 6’6” 270 lbs So it’s kinda small I did move the stock seat all the way back The break pads Ok if your doing any mountain riding your going to want to get better break pads for sure. Might look into running a bigger rotor
You know I softened up the rear shock as much as possible and I'm digging it just fine also,I have same bike I remember when you did your first video on it ,you sold me with the speed,only thing is I'm pretty sure that's the 48 v like mine. The 52 v has a few different features but still a sick bike,nice job on no flats especially jumping .cool content thanks
Thanks!! That’s good to know about softening the rear suspension. This was the first iteration of the 52v. The new shock configuration was shortly after. This was sent to me from AR, but I’m not sure if or how many in this configuration of 52v were sold if any. I think it was assumed they would just do 48v and 52v in the same bike. They changed to specs some to make if a different bike instead of just power output. Similar thing with the v1 and v2 grizzly. Same power output but changed the motors and front suspension and a bigger battery for the rear. That was more because of supplies, but I think the subtle changes like that go un noticed by most unless you have ridden both. Anyways, lol sorry to talk your head off. Thanks for the support🤘🏽🙏🏾
Bro… mind blown about the bike rack on the back hauling the bmx! I got my D class last week and I’ve had this very same exact idea and I feel like you could definitely do this on the D-class as well! Do you have a link to the bike rack that you use on the back?
Subbed ebro soak them bolts in vinegar for like 24 hours they'll be like new again// love ya riding style and vids and ebro ride it to the paint fall off loving the scratches too ebro ride hard put it to the test 😀
After a year and a half, my x-class's battery connector and the terminal melted into plastic and I'm not the only one this has happened to. I had to toss the battery because I thought it would explode. Tech support has so far been useless, they wanted $200 to send my battery back for inspection and I told them three times that I don't have it anymore, I just want to buy a new battery and terminal connector. Now they want $800 for a battery when a US competitor is charging less for a better one.
I have a similar problem with my monitor. The motor icon blinks and the speedometer says 30 mph even though I'm not moving. The bike will shut off when I'm riding every now and then. I pull the cable to the Speedo and it resets but I'm concerned that there maybe a bigger problem, but this Company just won't help it's customers, they only want to sell bikes.
Ariel rider WILL NOT sell parts to non original purchasers. I dm'd them months ago about this. They gave a weird answer stating something about stolen bikes. This is the problem I had with ebike companies months ago. No parts sold to people with second hand bikes. They all talk the big talk about saving the environment but cause a lot of waste. There ain't nothing being saved...only created. Something MUST be done about this problem. All the reviewers on UA-cam never have a discussion about this growing problem, none of them. I guess I'm part of this problem. If no one else speaks up what will be done? I like my ebike but afraid to what may come after 1 year. This is why I think ebikes are still a niche market. They are still for people that tinker and know how to Frankenstein an ebike together with aftermarket parts. I'm afraid to recommend ANY ebike to anyone who asks.
Thanks for the support🙏🏾. The stem I’m using on this is overkill and much higher priced than what I linked below. The one below will more than suffice. Any Bmx bar will work too, and it comes in a few colors. amzn.to/3Qf6DyT
If you’re looking to ride and pedal a lot then I’d say this bike isn’t for you. It’s not that ergonomic for pedaling constantly for 10 miles. Not to say it can’t be done, but I just think it’s not the most comfortable. I’m also 6ft. The bike sure is fun to zip around and use pedal assist on occasion.
An you can't cut it off what I'm surprised about is absolutely no one but me has brought this issue to light there is no kill switch for these ariel bikes
Hey Mike, nice video. I have the same bike with 149 miles, no rough stuff, but my digital readout shows my motor lcon blinking and the speedometer reads 30 mph even though I'm standing still. The bike runs but intermittently shuts off. I have tried to contact Ariel Rider but with no luck and I'm about to go SCORCHED EARTH on this Company on Social Media because I just need some help and answers. Two of my friends bought x- classes because of me and now they don't have time for technical problems but they'll answer the line for Sales. Know any sites I might get help? Thanks Gary
Bars are rad much better riding up straight like on a dirt bike /bmx than mountain /road bike, especially for catching a little air time, did you have enough cable for tall bars or after market cables needed"??
Yea it’s such a better feel when riding. It fit perfect with the bar and stem I went with. I have 9” rise bar and a profile top load stem with 53mm reach. 🤘🏾
Thanks! Ariel rider has been around for 10 years or so and has a pretty good reputation. some of the people that put reviews out there are more opinionated versus fact based. Are usually just give people the facts and let people make up their own mind. I do think that the bike is a great bike for the money. It’s easy to upgrade and they have a very good reputation for quality. It all really comes down to what type of bike you are looking for and at the end of the day, if you plan on upgrading parts. My personal opinion is that I would choose this over a super 73 for sure. I think super 73 is way over priced for what it is. The super 73 definitely looks better but you can mod the X class to look however you want. I think if you have the opportunity to ride one or each of the bikes that you’re interested in definitely do that before making a purchase so that you have the best idea on what works for you. I hope that helps. Have a good one!
How's the bike holding up? Is it still worth the buy? I'm looking between this and the grizzly but I like this bc the price lol. I don't wanna buy something not strong tho
It’s a take for sure. I did have to replace the crank arm because a friend used it on a trip and took of the pedal to lay it flat in his pick up truck. He stripped out the pedal boss when putting it back on. But other than that, I’ve put a lot of miles and it through a lot of abuse. If I could choose between this or the step thru, do the step thru. 🤘🏽
@@kekorubio3203 xclass step thru as recommended by Mike. It’s still the cafe racer look but if you get the original don’t plan on taking it for very long rides your back will hurt. The step thru gives you a higher handle thus a more comfortable ride. Will answer more if needed it’s a great commuter bike, I barely drive my car anymore and I’m in rural tx lol
@@dinobat1162 Wow 😂 I just want to use it to transport me to work, do you only use the throttle for the most part? How many miles does the battery last you using only an throttle? And another question, can you transport a passenger? I would like to take my girlfriend from time to time 😂
Of course you didn't had no flats or issues in that year cause you barely ride the bike😆..unlike me I already got over 4000 miles in 7 months and planning on getting this bike next..I would see if it could handle 1000 plus miles a month along with my riding style..
lol I cycle ( pun intended ) through about 12-15 bikes for videos and everyday use, so thats why this one is at 1k in this video. around 2k now, and the others around the same give or take 100-200 miles. Flats can happen for any reason. I have had 4 flats in a session on a mtb or bmx, and none on this, while getting 2 on the grizzly. It's just hit or miss. Shred on :-)
Well done Mike! Thanks again for the content.🏁
I got my Ariel in Feb, it came broken and I had to drive down to states after Ariel staff mis diagnosed an issue as well as sent the wrong replacement part, and bike catastrophically failed and caught fire. staff argued with me for weeks until i took to warranty depot and staff immediately pointed out ariels faults. when i sent in diagnostics they agreed it was warranty work and they would fix if i drove it down and stayed for 3 days they could finish all the work, so we set up a day with the staff, that worked for them. but after dropping off the bike and waiting three days they hadn't even looked at it. they then claimed they would drop bike off with in 30 days 90 days later they claim their offices flooded, and bike was lost. now five months later i might be getting a replacement, but I have just been trying to get money back. bike came with polymer nylon hub motor not metal geared hubber motor like they claimed when i asked about it they said they can replace parts without notification or updating their site. I took my complaints to BBB and fire chief in charge of Victoria, and got Ariel banned from BC and now it sounds like after reviewing the bike, it does not meet basic safety criteria for Canada and has been banned through Canada. So although if you get what you paid for its a good bike, chances are you won't get what you pay for, and their customer service and mechanical staff are incompetent arrogant and don't care about safety of their customers.
i'm here from your Revv 1 vs Ariel X class video and I still can't make up my mind between the two. I'll mainly use my bike on streets, which had me swaying towards the revv 1 because of the tires; but the horrid customer service reviews are scaring me (a lot of people have had to replace the chain, non-responsive customer support, etc).
That bike rack on the back is pretty ghetto... I love it
Yes, Please show the handlebar switch out, with diameters of stem and the attachment bracket to use. Great video. Very informative real life action.
Great 1 yr review! Ariel makes good products. I have the Rideal and looking at their X class. As much I like lookin at all the customizations and the clean looks, these Ebikes/mopeds should be ridden to the fullest. Look forward to more content!
Great video
I do have the exact same bike color and all
I am 6’6” 270 lbs
So it’s kinda small I did move the stock seat all the way back
The break pads
Ok if your doing any mountain riding your going to want to get better break pads for sure.
Might look into running a bigger rotor
Fqn a rite. Full send!!
Yay..... I can't believe I got here first.
We need more grizzly reviews bro take it to the limit like you did the x class jumps tricks wheelies if possible, but definitely love your vids 🤙🏽💯😎
New grizzly video will be up tomorrow 🤘🏽🤘🏽
@@MikeFede wooo can't wait bro🎯💯😎🤙🏽
@@MikeFede got my V2 grizzly about 5 days ago I wanna learn how to wheelie hopefully your new vid will help me out 😅🤣
@@MikeFede DO ANY OF THESE "TIRE SLIMES" REALLY WORK? IS 1 BETTER THAN THE REST?
tremendous job customizing a bike rack & transporting your bmx !
You know I softened up the rear shock as much as possible and I'm digging it just fine also,I have same bike I remember when you did your first video on it ,you sold me with the speed,only thing is I'm pretty sure that's the 48 v like mine. The 52 v has a few different features but still a sick bike,nice job on no flats especially jumping .cool content thanks
Thanks!! That’s good to know about softening the rear suspension. This was the first iteration of the 52v. The new shock configuration was shortly after. This was sent to me from AR, but I’m not sure if or how many in this configuration of 52v were sold if any. I think it was assumed they would just do 48v and 52v in the same bike. They changed to specs some to make if a different bike instead of just power output. Similar thing with the v1 and v2 grizzly. Same power output but changed the motors and front suspension and a bigger battery for the rear. That was more because of supplies, but I think the subtle changes like that go un noticed by most unless you have ridden both. Anyways, lol sorry to talk your head off. Thanks for the support🤘🏽🙏🏾
Ha ha that's cool ,you got the Sleeper model
Bro… mind blown about the bike rack on the back hauling the bmx! I got my D class last week and I’ve had this very same exact idea and I feel like you could definitely do this on the D-class as well! Do you have a link to the bike rack that you use on the back?
awesome ! thanks for the update !!!!
Add some profile cranks to that bad boy.
My x class battery broke after 40 miles. Customer service was alright.
Subbed ebro soak them bolts in vinegar for like 24 hours they'll be like new again// love ya riding style and vids and ebro ride it to the paint fall off loving the scratches too ebro ride hard put it to the test 😀
After a year and a half, my x-class's battery connector and the terminal melted into plastic and I'm not the only one this has happened to. I had to toss the battery because I thought it would explode. Tech support has so far been useless, they wanted $200 to send my battery back for inspection and I told them three times that I don't have it anymore, I just want to buy a new battery and terminal connector. Now they want $800 for a battery when a US competitor is charging less for a better one.
I have a similar problem with my monitor. The motor icon blinks and the speedometer says 30 mph even though I'm not moving. The bike will shut off when I'm riding every now and then. I pull the cable to the Speedo and it resets but I'm concerned that there maybe a bigger problem, but this Company just won't help it's customers, they only want to sell bikes.
Puts bmx bike on rear rack of e bike- proceeds to use e bike as bmx bike 🤦♂️ lol I love it tho super badass bro
Nice job. Good info. Subbed! 💪
Omg this will be my template for this bike… hahaha thank you !!! ❤️🤙🏼🫡
I never let GO
Which Bar and stem did you use cool bike love your videos bro keep it up.
Thank you
Nice job Mike.
Ariel rider WILL NOT sell parts to non original purchasers. I dm'd them months ago about this. They gave a weird answer stating something about stolen bikes. This is the problem I had with ebike companies months ago. No parts sold to people with second hand bikes. They all talk the big talk about saving the environment but cause a lot of waste. There ain't nothing being saved...only created. Something MUST be done about this problem. All the reviewers on UA-cam never have a discussion about this growing problem, none of them. I guess I'm part of this problem. If no one else speaks up what will be done? I like my ebike but afraid to what may come after 1 year. This is why I think ebikes are still a niche market. They are still for people that tinker and know how to Frankenstein an ebike together with aftermarket parts. I'm afraid to recommend ANY ebike to anyone who asks.
Bought myself an x class because of your content! Thanks for sharing. Any chance you could drop a link to the stem you used to mount the bars?
Thanks for the support🙏🏾. The stem I’m using on this is overkill and much higher priced than what I linked below. The one below will more than suffice. Any Bmx bar will work too, and it comes in a few colors.
amzn.to/3Qf6DyT
This has the motor with the metal guts, right? I was all set on this bike until I heard they went to nylon guts - why???
How comfortable to just pedal this bike for 10 miles ?
If you’re looking to ride and pedal a lot then I’d say this bike isn’t for you. It’s not that ergonomic for pedaling constantly for 10 miles. Not to say it can’t be done, but I just think it’s not the most comfortable. I’m also 6ft. The bike sure is fun to zip around and use pedal assist on occasion.
what is the realistic range you found that it can do?
have you tried attaching a trailer to this eBike? wonder how dat wud work for transporting a bmx bike.
An you can't cut it off what I'm surprised about is absolutely no one but me has brought this issue to light there is no kill switch for these ariel bikes
Hey Mike, nice video. I have the same bike with 149 miles, no rough stuff, but my digital readout shows my motor lcon blinking and the speedometer reads 30 mph even though I'm standing still. The bike runs but intermittently shuts off. I have tried to contact Ariel Rider but with no luck and I'm about to go SCORCHED EARTH on this Company on Social Media because I just need some help and answers. Two of my friends bought x- classes because of me and now they don't have time for technical problems but they'll answer the line for Sales. Know any sites I might get help? Thanks Gary
Which rack did you use? Tempted to put my mtb on this lol
I'd love the X-Class & Grizzly if the tires were 26"x4". Chose the Kepler instead. Thanks for your vid.
Where can I get BMX Style handle bar for the X-Class?
They have it on the website but they're sold out alot.. ebay or Amazon would get you there
Bars are rad much better riding up straight like on a dirt bike /bmx than mountain /road bike, especially for catching a little air time, did you have enough cable for tall bars or after market cables needed"??
Yea it’s such a better feel when riding. It fit perfect with the bar and stem I went with. I have 9” rise bar and a profile top load stem with 53mm reach. 🤘🏾
Great review. How reliable is this company. I want to purchase the Xclass. The reviews are up and down online. How was your experience. Best regards
Thanks! Ariel rider has been around for 10 years or so and has a pretty good reputation. some of the people that put reviews out there are more opinionated versus fact based. Are usually just give people the facts and let people make up their own mind. I do think that the bike is a great bike for the money. It’s easy to upgrade and they have a very good reputation for quality. It all really comes down to what type of bike you are looking for and at the end of the day, if you plan on upgrading parts. My personal opinion is that I would choose this over a super 73 for sure. I think super 73 is way over priced for what it is. The super 73 definitely looks better but you can mod the X class to look however you want. I think if you have the opportunity to ride one or each of the bikes that you’re interested in definitely do that before making a purchase so that you have the best idea on what works for you. I hope that helps. Have a good one!
@@MikeFede Thanks 👍. I ordered the Xclass in the red color. Have a great weekend
How tall are you?
As someone who is going to pedal often, do I treat the chain the same way I treat my chain on my regular bike? Degreasing and lubing the chain
Fake account. Do not respond
How's the bike holding up? Is it still worth the buy? I'm looking between this and the grizzly but I like this bc the price lol. I don't wanna buy something not strong tho
It’s a take for sure. I did have to replace the crank arm because a friend used it on a trip and took of the pedal to lay it flat in his pick up truck. He stripped out the pedal boss when putting it back on. But other than that, I’ve put a lot of miles and it through a lot of abuse. If I could choose between this or the step thru, do the step thru. 🤘🏽
@@MikeFede appreciate the fast honest reply, just ordered mine! Keep up the great vids 💯
I'm also between the two Grizzly or Xclass... which one did you buy?
@@kekorubio3203 xclass step thru as recommended by Mike. It’s still the cafe racer look but if you get the original don’t plan on taking it for very long rides your back will hurt. The step thru gives you a higher handle thus a more comfortable ride. Will answer more if needed it’s a great commuter bike, I barely drive my car anymore and I’m in rural tx lol
@@dinobat1162 Wow 😂 I just want to use it to transport me to work, do you only use the throttle for the most part? How many miles does the battery last you using only an throttle? And another question, can you transport a passenger? I would like to take my girlfriend from time to time 😂
Of course you didn't had no flats or issues in that year cause you barely ride the bike😆..unlike me I already got over 4000 miles in 7 months and planning on getting this bike next..I would see if it could handle 1000 plus miles a month along with my riding style..
lol I cycle ( pun intended ) through about 12-15 bikes for videos and everyday use, so thats why this one is at 1k in this video. around 2k now, and the others around the same give or take 100-200 miles. Flats can happen for any reason. I have had 4 flats in a session on a mtb or bmx, and none on this, while getting 2 on the grizzly. It's just hit or miss. Shred on :-)
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