2020 Surface 604 Shred Review - $2.1k
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- Опубліковано 6 лис 2019
- The 2020 Surface 604 Shred is a value-priced hardtail cross country style electric mountain bike with 9-speed SRAM 11-34 tooth cassette, plus sized tires, higher top speed of 28 mph, super-responsive torque + cadence sensing bottom bracket, quiet motor, and trigger throttle that overrides assist for full power. Available in two frame sizes for improved fit and comfort, optional 14 amp hour battery upgrade to extend range, optional rear rack, optional fenders, optional suspension seat post, and the bike is pre-wired for an optional rear light. Good sized 180mm hydraulic disc brakes with motor inhibitors on both levers, rear-rack bosses, bright integrated headlight, an adjustable-length kickstand, and decent 100mm spring suspension fork with preload and lockout adjust. More expensive than the prior-year model, stand-over height has been lowered and the paint is updated, charging port on the battery pack is a little vulnerable near the left crank arm, no chain guide or narrow-wide chainring to prevent chain drops, basic 2-amp charger, standard axle diameters and widths vs. boost hub spacing and thru-axles.
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I'm liking this. Love the tire size, fork, and value. Thanks for the great review (as usual).
That display is super slick!
Beautiful bike. I like the upright riding position and low stand over.
Totally, they did a great job retaining the benefits from V1 and tweaking a few little things to improve the experience that most people wanted. I like that the battery is interchangeable with other Surface 604 models and that they fit 180mm hydraulic disc brakes... good choices on hardware.
I took my first full ride on my 2020 Shred yesterday and can confirm the bike is amazing. The toque sensor pedal assist is smooth and the bike is just so stable on the trails. The power is very responsive with plenty of power and speed. If you’re older like I am, be aware that you will use more leg power than a bike with a cadence sensor unless you use the throttle, but it is very rewarding - exactly what I wanted. I LOVE IT!
Best value bike in the range for the past several years for sure. Surface 604, RAD power bikes, other brands in the price range Iike Juiced. This bike served me well and still runs great with upgraded tires.
Thanks for the great review. If I was going to get an ebike, this seems like the best fit for me. I do have a question about mid-drive vs hub motors. A year or two ago, it seemed like mid-drive motors were the way to go if you could afford it. Compared to two years ago, would the gap between hub vs mid-drive motors be larger or smaller? It seems that hub motors have become smoother and more refined.
Just test rode this thing and compared it to the Aventon Adventure. I get the appeal of the fat tire bikes but the Shred was so much more nimble and also responsive when pedalling. Thanks also for the explanation of why this bike feels more upright and comfortable on the road. I can also touch flat footed on one foot while on the seat which on some other bikes can not. I may have found my perfect do all ride.
Can you order the Shred with front & rear fenders?
I got this bike a month ago and I love it! Feel free to message me if you have any questions about it. I do think a more useful n fair comparison would be with another ebike at a similar price point.
Whats the top speed you can get to? I saw on the 604 website they are claiming 32mph
@@stevesuoway9298 I've hit close to that speed but I do a lot of trail riding. On a straight and flat road, you can definitely hit 32mph. Mine was limited to 32 kph from the factory but you can get around that.
They kept saying the motor is very quiet but mine is really noisy witch i don't like
Arjit Barua I’m thinking about picking one of these up. Are you still happy with your purchase? Have you had any problems? Thanks
@@reissc1 Winter just ended in Canada and now we're all stuck in quarantine so I haven't ridden it much since December. It was awesome until then and I'll be pulling it out as soon as we're ok to be out again!
Looking at CST's website, these tires do seem to have puncture protection
Is there a noticeable difference on how glitchy / noticeable the turning on and off the torque sensor is on the ride1up lmtd vs this bike? Is this bike a lot smoother so to speak?
Hey Cort!! We talked last year when I got my Shred! I live in Hbg.with my dog. We had planned to etour the Great Allegheny bike Passage but unfortunately had a set back with my disability...:^(...Another back surgery and rehab shot any plans for 2019 in the butt! Wellll...still toning up but docs say I'm good to go !!! My Shred now has 2200k on it and my only problem was a flat! Thought my front brake might have to be replaced...seems they don't make parts for Tektro brakes! You damage them and you have to replace the whole brake! Luckily we got it back together. Otherwise the Shred has been a great bike...powerful and smooth. Stable as all get out.
Watch for us on UTube!! Travels With Charliedog!
(He says arf!)
I live in Gettysburg, PA. Awesome area to ride! I have not biked the GABP yet but it is high on my list of places to ride.
@@Dedhedted71 the abandoned TurnPike tunnel would be cool too!!
Court , Surface 604 are selling this bike in Australia now , your pic is in the ad recommending the bike . Nice bike but $4k aud is a bit pricey for me , pity the price goes up with aud dollar value and international shipping to get here :-)
Getting the 2021 model. I have 5 more weeks to wait unfortunately.
I'm liking most everything I'm seeing but it's a bummer they missed the chain guard up front and derailleur guard in back. Much better throttle on this bike than the right-hand twist throttle on the RadRover.
Cool cool
Where did you get the bike rack?
5:32 - says the bike is prewired for rear light, i got this bike but dont see any wires, how do i do this and where do i buy the rear light? thanks
I noticed wires underneath , near the crank. Cabled tied together.
Why don't they offer a 750w motor upgrade?
So have you sealed the batteries better so they don't allow water ingress? How about a simple Rubber grommet or silicone for where the wiring goes in and out of the frame? You know so they don't allow water and road or off road gravel into the frame and bottom bracket which destroys not only the crank but the expensive torque sensor. How about keeping water out of the display and buttons so they don't corrode and malfunction? All within 3yrs of every single one of these bikes model doesn't seem to matter either. For what you charge you should have better quality controls and better build design. These aren't cheap Canadian tire or Walmart specials.
I need help if anyone has some advice. I'm looking for a bike $2k-3k, I'd really like something similar to this where during the week I can ride in the neighborhood on pavement but also hit some light trails or the beach on the weekends. Any suggestions?
Giant Explore
Shred would work
The reason nobody makes a boost spacing rear hub motor ebike is simple: There isn't any boost spacing rear hub motor being manufactured yet!
I saw Ohm made their BionX bikes with 142mm rear hub spacing back in 2017
Anyone have thoughts on this versus the new Juiced CrossCurrent S2? I realize they're not exactly the same bike, but close enough to be solid competitors
By looking at Juiced bike specs/performance vs Shred, in the nutshell, Shred is more refined bike, better components i.e. Sram X5, Dorado brakes, Samox BB, 27.5 x 2.8 Patrol, Color display with USB, better and more comfortable geometry. Shred is more of a mountain hardtail bike compared to Juced which is 28 inch slick tires (not mountain bike). Range should be identical if you take 48V14ah battery option for Shred. Acceleration and top speed should be close but slight edge for Shred due to 500W speed specific motor. It can go up to 32mph (52kmh). Those Bafang 750w motors are gutless and cause more problems for the electrical system then 500W. There you go :)
Yuk... 38 chainring up front??? Good luck with 28mph cadence with that...
It's a higher cadence when you get up to those speeds, but it's doable. I'd rather have some climbing power since it's off-road oriented. It worked great during my rides :)
38T is the best for what it is. You can ride it up to 32mph with 38T which is maximum what it can do anyway.
Single ring bikes are a compromise unless the cassette's gear range is enormous.
Himiway is way way better!!
This guy always makes the shred look bad by comparing it to a much more expensive bike. Dumb.
uh oh court. shots fired!
@@djraulcee I think he actually likes the bike, but not bright enough to piece together a fair review.
@@epicwarrior1018 He's just doing it. I mean, does this guy actually ride bikes? He is not personally into it in a real physical personal believable using the machine way. It is more about shopping, or things above use.