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I would like to see Matt assemble an step through Lectric and tune it as he goes. Also would like him to make comments on the build quality of the Lectric step through and add what he thinks he would add to it. Maybe a demonstration on adding Tecpro hydraulic brakes to the Lectric step through. Thank you for a fine video.
First off, I just did my own R1Up 700 about 2 months ago, and truly wish I'd seen this video before attempting it. But between your interviewing and Matt explaining his knowledge, hell love to see him do other builds, or even just yearly maintenance type stuff.
Yes! He was awesome! Kind of like the Montgomery Scott of bikes but waaay less Scottish lol His explanations and walkthrough of things was like having my own personal bike mentor. I wish the video was 2 hrs long! I'm definitely going to be watching this a couple more times while I assemble my own 700 series. just gotta go get some torque wrenches
The attention to detail, derailer adjustment, chain rub and properly torquing everything is why I feel the cost associated with a bike shop is well worth it. You are spending over $1,200 on the bike, why not make sure it's as perfect as possible...
Matt has great tools that he should create a revenue stream for influencing. I really like his torque and t-handle hex wrenches. Really enjoy his narration and advice.
Just got a ride one up yesterday to put together for my wife. Gave me a reason to pull some of the old bottom bracket tools out that I haven't seen for 20 years. I have a LMT'd so that's a little different setup in the bottom bracket. There's a lock run you tighten with the old Shimano square taper bb tool. I also wanted to double check the torque so I had to use my square taper crank puller. It was a walk done memory lane, before press in BB's and the new crank installation systems.
Excellent video. I wish everyone had as much passion as Matt does about his craft. I was actually going to start looking at considerations between the XR and SR versions (besides the obvious) and didn't even notice the different handlebars until he mentioned it after the test ride. Thanks for making this! Very detailed and much appreciated.
The "no electronics" tip was very helpful. My local shop was reluctant but when I said they didn't have to do the electronics they were quick to say yes
It's great to hear a pro's input, and I like Matt's organized approach. Some bike shops won't touch e-bikes, perhaps out of ignorance, or perhaps they view them as a threat to their non-e-bike business. Some shops that do sell and service e-bikes refuse to service any brand they do not sell. Some even have contracts with bike companies stating they are not allowed to service competing brands. I personally find that amusing because, if I bring my bike to a shop and get turned away because it's not a X brand bike, I'll just go to a different shop. Did they think that attitude would cause me to buy one of their bikes? Lol. That Ride1Up box is substantially smaller than most, and that means they can move more bikes per shipment. However, the crank and fork assembly may be more than the typical person can do nowadays. I taught my son how to do car brakes when he was seven, and my daughter changes her own alternators, but not everyone sees value in that. When assembling an e-bike, I find the battery and charger first, and let them charge while the rest of the bike is being built. It's not mandatory since they usually come 50 to 70% charged, but it's nice to have a mostly full charge for that first ride.
Fortunately for me, Matt is 'All About Bikes' so no matter the brand he's willing to help out if he can. I hope more and more shops will open up to doing basic service to all brands. And you're totally right - I was relieved this was the model I chose to bring to Matt to have him assemble. That is impressive about your kids - what a great skill to be taught. Thanks for watching as always!
Nothing you state is the issue. The problem is 90% is direct to consumer E-bikes are $200 bikes with $800 worth of electronics. They have to deal with a cheap bike and those issues, and then they have to hope the electrical system works because they are limited in diagnostics tools and documentation. Finally, they end up with an irate customer who is pissed off that their $1200 bike is not working because of a bad battery or voltage controller.
I just bought this model of bike and had finished up assembly - after watching this I immediately called our local bike shop and asked them to tune the Ride1Up 700, before doing anything with it. After watching the work you all put in, I know I don't feel comfortable tuning the brakes, etc. Thanks SO much for this video, as I wait patiently to get my new bike back.
I am looking at purchasing this exact Ride1Up 700 ST and I found the video to be super interesting. Love getting Matt's expert advice and bike build steps. Keep up the excellent work. Awesome video and would love to watch more videos with Matt's expertise. Great job.
After spending many hours reading specifications and reviews of commuter ebikes in the $1500 to $2000 range for my wife and me, I narrowed the list to three which included the Ride1Up 700 Series. This morning I found your review of the Step-Thru model. First I want to say that you give excellent reviews and secondly that you convinced me that the Ride1Up 700 is the ebike for us. Later this morning I found your UA-cam with Matt assembling your 700 Step-Thru which was super. It convinced me that with such excellent and detailed information at hand, I could do it as I have reasonable mechanical ability and patience. We are currently out of the country and just hope that Ride1UP will have two 700s in stock in late May for delivery in early May. I will certainly use your link when I place the order. Bravo. Clemans Powell
Thank you so much for this video! Without this video,I would have been completely lost on building this bike! The assembly instructions in the box left much to be desired for the amateur DIYer with no bike experience. Will probably still try to get an expert to tune it up and make sure it is safe to ride, but I would have never gotten the fender, rear rack, or half the other attachments on this thing without this video to watch with pauses at each step!
Great video! I just ordered a 700 a few days ago and I'm having it sent right to the bike shop. I'm pretty handy, but watching this video showed me just how much I don't know. Now I'll be able to check if my bike shop is as thorough as Matt. Thanks!
I noticed that no grease was added to the crank or seatpost. In my experience, it's good practice to add grease to these areas during assembly to prevent squeaks and other noises. Great video!
Really, REALLY great video! I'm a very handy, very skilled with building/repairing all kinds of products with all kinds of tools (and I own a full spectrum of quality tools, including torque wrenches) and I really got a lot out of it. Thank you for doing this...looking forward to seeing more like it! For one thing, this video gives me some insight/understanding into likely many customer complaints about direct to consumer ebikes. I can now see that probably many of the complaints about ebikes received are in many cases simply examples of customers not having the necessary skills to deal with relatively minor problems (misalignments, slightly bent components, etc.).
Very useful. Thank you both. As he mentions, there are other problems that you could run in to, so don't think this makes you a mechanic. That being said, it's really great to see how he thinks though all the different parts of the build.
I was hoping he would address spoke tension on an out of box bike. I've heard that they are sometimes not properly set and could have some loose spokes.
@@EbikeEscape Thanks for the informative video, I wish If I seen this video before I assembled my bike a year ago. You're reviews are very important to me as it helped me when I bought my LMTD. It's a fantastic bike with torque sensor, too bad they don't ship it with the torque sensor anymore. my spokes tension was really bad on the front wheel, one of the Nipple was very tight causing the inner wall to bend. Ride1up send me new wheel and inverse me for the expenses that I paid to professional bike mechanic fixing the bike. The rear wheel was out of alignment as well but not as bad as the front one he was able to do wheel tru which fix the problem. He tensions the spokes as much as possible to the recommend tension from the manufacturer. He said those numbers are almost impossible to hit but he did the best he can and makes sure it's totally safe to ride. That was done at my local REI shop. Spokes tensions are very important subjects when it comes to safety. Thank you very much and please keep them coming.
YES! Spoke Tension for both setup and ongoing maintenance will prevent breakage on these ebikes. I Just assembled this Same Model and want to express my appreciation for your effort with this video. Of particular note was the Brake alignment info and Derailleur alignment (would love a bit more on how important setting the limit screws is). Final thanks to the professionalism shown and committment to proper fastener TORQUE!
I would like to see Matt set up an Lectric step through with the bottom of the line components. Also would like to have him install Tecpro hydraulic brakes on a Lectric step through. Thank you for a great video.
Hi Kevin, I wouldn't call Lectric bottom of the line as I've seen lower quality no-name components. But yes, happy to have Matt throw together an affordable brand like that. And hydraulic brake conversion is on the list as well. Thanks for watching!
This was a great video, very helpful!! I have just one criticism that led me astray (my issue is probably super obvious to anyone who actually builds bikes or works as a mechanic). Although you specifically showed putting grease on the fork during install, you didn't mention grease at all for the crank arm nor the pedals. This is my first bike assembly, so after you showed where to use grease in the first part of the video I was kind of counting on you to continue that trend. When I went to correct my oversight, the crank is already stuck (and I haven't even ridden it yet!). A crank puller is getting shipped. Not the biggest deal, and I always need an excuse to expand my bike tool collection. Still, it might be helpful if you add those little pop-up notes at those sections of the video to help out a newbie like myself. Anyway overall super helpful, 9/10 video!
I think I messed up installing the drive-side crank. There was this rubber cap on the square plug that I assumed was to help tighten the bolt on but as I went, it got smushed between the crank and the bike. But I couldn't take it back off to remove the rubber cap because you need a special tool for that. Hopefully I've tightened it hard enough to not worry about the crank falling off or something, but that rubber-ish cap is smushed through the drive-side crank and up against the bike. But the chain has very minimal rattling.
This bike was in my top two to buy but after all the parts you have to put on and adjustments for bent hardware, I'm reluctant. But great how to video.
From talking with Matt, the adjustments he had to make on this ebike pale in comparison to some of the things he has seen on higher end bikes from more prominent brands. So while the adjustments may seem daunting, I wouldn't turn away just because of those things. Best option for anyone considering this ebike and is worried about the assembly: Pay the couple hundred dollars and have it assembled by your local bike shop. -JT
I have a Ride1UP 700 series arriving day after tomorrow. This video convinces me to seek professional assembly. Live in rural NW Wisconsin, 3+ hours from Matt. Tempted to make the trip for his assembly. Else, how do I find a more local shop which would serve as well?
i wonder if that grease he used for the fork is actually anti-seize lubricant? i was recommended to use some on my seat tube to prevent damage and to possibly avoid the tube becoming "fused" with my frame. the lubricant i used is silver in color and looks to be a similar viscosity to the one in the video.
I'm not a professional mechanic myself but I have noticed Loctite on some bolts from various manufacturers. I do not know if it is best practice though.
This assembly by a pro really makes me second guess my initial DIY assembly plan. I suppose if there are any glitches I could do my best then take it to the pro for final adjustments?
I leave my bike plugged in all night because once it’s fully charged then the charger goes to work balancing the cells to make them last longer but don’t leave it plugged in more than a full day or two.
That sounds dangerous. Don't do that with Li-ion. You can make them last longer by NOT fully charging it every single time. The amount of cycles in the battery matters since it's limited. Charging to 80% only uses up about 1/4 of a cycle. I learned this 3 years ago before I bought my previous phone. Li-ion batteries age faster when you charge them fully too much and when you discharge them really low as well as letting them die or deplete to 0%. I know from experience that the Li-ion battery in my last phone was still around 85% health after 2.5 years (typical is 80% after 2 years, at least that's the usual guarantee). My previous phone, which I would charge overnight regularly and didn't monitor, was nowhere near in as good shape after only a little over a year of use.
What's the distance once built from rear to front tire centered on the 700. I'm looking to purchase a carrier which will be long enough. Also which, would you recommend that's not to costly for two of those 700 series?
The wheelbase is listed as 43". So most carriers should work for these ebikes. We have done a review of a low cost rack, I will link that below. The rack constantly goes in and out of stock. Be sure to check the comment section below the video. ua-cam.com/video/cGJ2fA9rm3E/v-deo.html Also worth checking into Hollywood Racks. They make some affordable racks that work great for ebikes. Just make sure you keep an eye on the weight limit of the rack.
The idea that you should not leave the battery on the charger in case the charger fails and damages the battery is quite ridiculous. If your charger fails, you'll have to connect it the next time the battery is dead anyway and then it will definitely damage the battery. If your charger fails, it will damage your battery. Disconnecting a charged battery is not going to change that just perhaps delay it until the next time you need to charge your battery. And why even worry? Has any such failure ever been reported by anyone?
Thanks for the reply. I assembled mine. The skewer is a 125 standard for you pinheads out there. If you plan on changing tires to knobby cross country ones. The rear fender will barely have enough clearance for a 2.4 width with knobs on the tire. I wanted 2.6 in the rear and front. 2.6 in the rear was touching the fender. Even with it adjusted all the way up. A 2.6 fits perfectly in the front, because the fender can be adjusted with plenty of room. I settled for continental cross king 2.6 in the front and 2.3 in the rear. There was tons of room in the rear with a 2.3. Ideally with no headaches buy 2.4 or less when going with mtb tires. 2.3 being optimal. Also try to keep the front brake line routed outside the fork. To avoid spoke damage.
I am 6'6" - will this bike fit me? Ride1up says up to 6'4"... Will it take an aftermarket longer seat tube and adjustable stem or riser? Is the wheelbase long enough for 6'6" I am mostly arms and legs; really long shins and forearms. Also, can this bike be assembled by a person such as myself with "some" knowledge? I don't have a bike stand to assemble on; and will have to buy whatever tools outside of the basics or what they ship with. But $200 to $300 for a build kinda defeats the low price point! Thanks; great video!
I think your cockpit area might feel a bit cramped, because as you said "all arms and legs." However yes the 700 series can take an adjustable stem or riser and a longer seat tube. If you are mechanically capable, patient, or can watch UA-cam videos there is no reason you cannot. Besides this video, Ride1Up even has some pretty awesome assembly videos for reference. And yes, all Ride1Up ebikes come shipped with everything that you need to assemble and get riding. -JT
@@EbikeEscape Thanks for the reply! I have made bikes "fit" with longer stems, but there is only so much one can go "out" (forward), but if the stem is one of those that tilts upwards (which is OK here, not using drops), and also the correct seatpost (to allow the seat to slide a little back, but here, too, the knees need to stay in an athletic position). Being electric, I don't need it to fit like my Waterford 1200 (66 cm c to c bracket to top tube; i.e., huge!), but it sounds like it's worth a shot. They do offer a 30 money back guarantee if one takes it apart! Do you know of any other eBikes that are bigger and and not an "arm and a leg" (pun intended..) price-wise? Except for torque wrench and grease, or do they include these, too? Thanks again!
So for most people, whatever is saved in shipping is lost to either buying some tools, damaging the bike or paying a shop to build it. Sounds like Ride 1UP is just undercutting the competition with a shipping shortcut to move bikes. Once you have it, it’s your problem.
With the 700 series, you gotta be a little dopey not to able to assemble it. Seriously, not a bike mechanic here, but it was easy. There is nothing to be done with the electronics at all. it's all pre-wired. Brakes are all mounted on the bars. Un-packing was the most tedious part. it's a very basic bicycle without the battery and electonics. It's a large, heavy comfort bike with a very basic 8-speed Shimano Acera. Mine never needed adjustment in the slightest, and didn;t for the first 600 miles until the cables stretched a tad from normal use. You just install the fork, then the front wheel. You slip on the brake units and your good to go. You can take it just about any bike shop for fine tuning or a check on your work. They'll check spoke tension and make sure the braks pads are aligned and nt dragging. Brakes are very good qualit Tektro Dual Piston types and are off the shelf. So is the gearing and shifter. Bike shops will work on common bike parts, but they won't get involved in warranty work or anything related to electronics unless they are the vendor. People should be aware that electric bikes are not new. Just in N.America. They are extremely reliable and if you have Samsung batteries or equivalent, you're good. The 700 is a good, solid commuter. Mine was bought new in 2019 and the only thing that has failed are the lights, which I simply snipped off and replaced with upgraded bar mounted lights I had on another bike.
@@theofficialczex1708 If that happened, then it happened in China, and almost all bikes have similar occasional issues with wrong parts. The commonality among brands is wide. Many frames are made in the same factory. The production numbers are vast and the pace is, too. Wrong parts from China is nothing new. I will say this: I have no idea how customer service is at Ride-OneUP. I've never had an issue except the lights - which I replaced with far better ones from another bike I had.
Should Matt (All About Bikes) assemble more ebikes? Support Ebike Escape when purchasing a Ride1Up: go.ride1up.com/aff_c?offer_id=1&aff_id=1005&source=youtube (affiliate link)
I would like to see Matt assemble an step through Lectric and tune it as he goes. Also would like him to make comments on the build quality of the Lectric step through and add what he thinks he would add to it. Maybe a demonstration on adding Tecpro hydraulic brakes to the Lectric step through. Thank you for a fine video.
First off, I just did my own R1Up 700 about 2 months ago, and truly wish I'd seen this video before attempting it. But between your interviewing and Matt explaining his knowledge, hell love to see him do other builds, or even just yearly maintenance type stuff.
No way are we buying ride1up . They should have least done more of the assembly. Ridiculous.
Yes! He was awesome! Kind of like the Montgomery Scott of bikes but waaay less Scottish lol His explanations and walkthrough of things was like having my own personal bike mentor. I wish the video was 2 hrs long! I'm definitely going to be watching this a couple more times while I assemble my own 700 series. just gotta go get some torque wrenches
The attention to detail, derailer adjustment, chain rub and properly torquing everything is why I feel the cost associated with a bike shop is well worth it. You are spending over $1,200 on the bike, why not make sure it's as perfect as possible...
Lean to do that all yourself. Derailleur adjustment is not a black art and you can do your own adjustments as needed. And torquing bots is even easier
I really appreciate Matt’s commentary and live assessments as he assembles the 700. Good to learn some of his power tips as well!
Glad you enjoyed it! We will try and get Matt involved some more as he is a wealth of knowledge.
Matt has great tools that he should create a revenue stream for influencing. I really like his torque and t-handle hex wrenches. Really enjoy his narration and advice.
Thanks Nathan - I'll be sure to pass along the kind words and try to incorporate Matt as much as possible.
My local shop wouldn’t even look at mine. I’d love to open an electric bike shop next to them and see how fast they start looking at them then.
That is unfortunately all to common. We hope these shops will change quickly.
Just got a ride one up yesterday to put together for my wife. Gave me a reason to pull some of the old bottom bracket tools out that I haven't seen for 20 years. I have a LMT'd so that's a little different setup in the bottom bracket. There's a lock run you tighten with the old Shimano square taper bb tool. I also wanted to double check the torque so I had to use my square taper crank puller. It was a walk done memory lane, before press in BB's and the new crank installation systems.
I want to see Matt assemble pretty much everything. He's a great explainer, frankly should have his own show.
Totally agree, Matt does an awesome job.
Excellent video. I wish everyone had as much passion as Matt does about his craft. I was actually going to start looking at considerations between the XR and SR versions (besides the obvious) and didn't even notice the different handlebars until he mentioned it after the test ride. Thanks for making this! Very detailed and much appreciated.
Thanks for the kind words Tom.
Love watching learned a lot from bike mechanic
Very helpful video. Great to hear the thoughts of a mechanic as he works. Helpful insight.
Glad you enjoyed it! We will try and do more.
The "no electronics" tip was very helpful. My local shop was reluctant but when I said they didn't have to do the electronics they were quick to say yes
Glad that was able to help. -JT
It's great to hear a pro's input, and I like Matt's organized approach. Some bike shops won't touch e-bikes, perhaps out of ignorance, or perhaps they view them as a threat to their non-e-bike business. Some shops that do sell and service e-bikes refuse to service any brand they do not sell. Some even have contracts with bike companies stating they are not allowed to service competing brands. I personally find that amusing because, if I bring my bike to a shop and get turned away because it's not a X brand bike, I'll just go to a different shop. Did they think that attitude would cause me to buy one of their bikes? Lol.
That Ride1Up box is substantially smaller than most, and that means they can move more bikes per shipment. However, the crank and fork assembly may be more than the typical person can do nowadays. I taught my son how to do car brakes when he was seven, and my daughter changes her own alternators, but not everyone sees value in that.
When assembling an e-bike, I find the battery and charger first, and let them charge while the rest of the bike is being built. It's not mandatory since they usually come 50 to 70% charged, but it's nice to have a mostly full charge for that first ride.
Fortunately for me, Matt is 'All About Bikes' so no matter the brand he's willing to help out if he can. I hope more and more shops will open up to doing basic service to all brands. And you're totally right - I was relieved this was the model I chose to bring to Matt to have him assemble. That is impressive about your kids - what a great skill to be taught. Thanks for watching as always!
Nothing you state is the issue. The problem is 90% is direct to consumer E-bikes are $200 bikes with $800 worth of electronics. They have to deal with a cheap bike and those issues, and then they have to hope the electrical system works because they are limited in diagnostics tools and documentation. Finally, they end up with an irate customer who is pissed off that their $1200 bike is not working because of a bad battery or voltage controller.
I just bought this model of bike and had finished up assembly - after watching this I immediately called our local bike shop and asked them to tune the Ride1Up 700, before doing anything with it. After watching the work you all put in, I know I don't feel comfortable tuning the brakes, etc. Thanks SO much for this video, as I wait patiently to get my new bike back.
Thanks for watching!
I am looking at purchasing this exact Ride1Up 700 ST and I found the video to be super interesting. Love getting Matt's expert advice and bike build steps. Keep up the excellent work. Awesome video and would love to watch more videos with Matt's expertise. Great job.
I'm waiting for my 700 ST to arrive. I'm a DIYer. How''s the bike been over a year?
After spending many hours reading specifications and reviews of commuter ebikes in the $1500 to $2000 range for my wife and me, I narrowed the list to three which included the Ride1Up 700 Series. This morning I found your review of the Step-Thru model. First I want to say that you give excellent reviews and secondly that you convinced me that the Ride1Up 700 is the ebike for us. Later this morning I found your UA-cam with Matt assembling your 700 Step-Thru which was super. It convinced me that with such excellent and detailed information at hand, I could do it as I have reasonable mechanical ability and patience. We are currently out of the country and just hope that Ride1UP will have two 700s in stock in late May for delivery in early May. I will certainly use your link when I place the order. Bravo.
Clemans Powell
Thanks Clemans - glad I could help and I appreciate the kind words!
Absolutely a great video and great mechanic !! got mine coming . looking forward to the build ,Thanks for the video
Awesome, thank you!
Thank you so much for this video! Without this video,I would have been completely lost on building this bike! The assembly instructions in the box left much to be desired for the amateur DIYer with no bike experience. Will probably still try to get an expert to tune it up and make sure it is safe to ride, but I would have never gotten the fender, rear rack, or half the other attachments on this thing without this video to watch with pauses at each step!
Glad we could help! Thanks for your comment.
Great video! I just ordered a 700 a few days ago and I'm having it sent right to the bike shop. I'm pretty handy, but watching this video showed me just how much I don't know. Now I'll be able to check if my bike shop is as thorough as Matt. Thanks!
Glad we could help. Enjoy the 700 series!
I noticed that no grease was added to the crank or seatpost. In my experience, it's good practice to add grease to these areas during assembly to prevent squeaks and other noises. Great video!
Really, REALLY great video! I'm a very handy, very skilled with building/repairing all kinds of products with all kinds of tools (and I own a full spectrum of quality tools, including torque wrenches) and I really got a lot out of it. Thank you for doing this...looking forward to seeing more like it!
For one thing, this video gives me some insight/understanding into likely many customer complaints about direct to consumer ebikes. I can now see that probably many of the complaints about ebikes received are in many cases simply examples of customers not having the necessary skills to deal with relatively minor problems (misalignments, slightly bent components, etc.).
Thanks Gary, you are 100% correct regarding the complaints of many. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Great job. Thanks!
Great video, your mechanic is a great guide!
Thanks! Matt does great work and it's fun to be able to share it.
That was a great video! Thanks for putting in the effort. Very informative for the average bicyclist 🤔
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Helpful mechanic- Thank you
Matt is a wealth of knowledge for sure. -JT
Very useful. Thank you both. As he mentions, there are other problems that you could run in to, so don't think this makes you a mechanic. That being said, it's really great to see how he thinks though all the different parts of the build.
Thanks Harley, glad you found it useful. Always good to hear and keeps us doing videos like this.
Great video best one yet !
Thanks Glenn - appreciate the feedback. We will try to do more videos like this one.
Great idea, And, "Thank you, Matt. I've learned some good mechanicing(?) tricks. ~ More!
I'll see what I can do! Glad you learned something - I know I did.
I love it… A great ride
I was hoping he would address spoke tension on an out of box bike. I've heard that they are sometimes not properly set and could have some loose spokes.
Tensions were all over the place on my Rad, with some of the spokes being so tight that the nipples almost stripped when I tried to back them off.
Hi Robert, we discussed this off camera. This is a priority for us to talk more about so stay tuned.
@@EbikeEscape Thanks for the informative video, I wish If I seen this video before I assembled my bike a year ago. You're reviews are very important to me as it helped me when I bought my LMTD. It's a fantastic bike with torque sensor, too bad they don't ship it with the torque sensor anymore. my spokes tension was really bad on the front wheel, one of the Nipple was very tight causing the inner wall to bend. Ride1up send me new wheel and inverse me for the expenses that I paid to professional bike mechanic fixing the bike. The rear wheel was out of alignment as well but not as bad as the front one he was able to do wheel tru which fix the problem. He tensions the spokes as much as possible to the recommend tension from the manufacturer. He said those numbers are almost impossible to hit but he did the best he can and makes sure it's totally safe to ride. That was done at my local REI shop. Spokes tensions are very important subjects when it comes to safety. Thank you very much and please keep them coming.
YES! Spoke Tension for both setup and ongoing maintenance will prevent breakage on these ebikes. I Just assembled this Same Model and want to express my appreciation for your effort with this video. Of particular note was the Brake alignment info and Derailleur alignment (would love a bit more on how important setting the limit screws is). Final thanks to the professionalism shown and committment to proper fastener TORQUE!
I would like to see Matt set up an Lectric step through with the bottom of the line components. Also would like to have him install Tecpro hydraulic brakes on a Lectric step through. Thank you for a great video.
Hi Kevin, I wouldn't call Lectric bottom of the line as I've seen lower quality no-name components. But yes, happy to have Matt throw together an affordable brand like that. And hydraulic brake conversion is on the list as well. Thanks for watching!
Nice vid!
This was a great video, very helpful!! I have just one criticism that led me astray (my issue is probably super obvious to anyone who actually builds bikes or works as a mechanic). Although you specifically showed putting grease on the fork during install, you didn't mention grease at all for the crank arm nor the pedals. This is my first bike assembly, so after you showed where to use grease in the first part of the video I was kind of counting on you to continue that trend. When I went to correct my oversight, the crank is already stuck (and I haven't even ridden it yet!). A crank puller is getting shipped. Not the biggest deal, and I always need an excuse to expand my bike tool collection. Still, it might be helpful if you add those little pop-up notes at those sections of the video to help out a newbie like myself.
Anyway overall super helpful, 9/10 video!
I think I messed up installing the drive-side crank. There was this rubber cap on the square plug that I assumed was to help tighten the bolt on but as I went, it got smushed between the crank and the bike. But I couldn't take it back off to remove the rubber cap because you need a special tool for that. Hopefully I've tightened it hard enough to not worry about the crank falling off or something, but that rubber-ish cap is smushed through the drive-side crank and up against the bike. But the chain has very minimal rattling.
This bike was in my top two to buy but after all the parts you have to put on and adjustments for bent hardware, I'm reluctant. But great how to video.
From talking with Matt, the adjustments he had to make on this ebike pale in comparison to some of the things he has seen on higher end bikes from more prominent brands. So while the adjustments may seem daunting, I wouldn't turn away just because of those things. Best option for anyone considering this ebike and is worried about the assembly: Pay the couple hundred dollars and have it assembled by your local bike shop. -JT
huge fan
Thank you!
I have a Ride1UP 700 series arriving day after tomorrow. This video convinces me to seek professional assembly. Live in rural NW Wisconsin, 3+ hours from Matt. Tempted to make the trip for his assembly. Else, how do I find a more local shop which would serve as well?
i wonder if that grease he used for the fork is actually anti-seize lubricant? i was recommended to use some on my seat tube to prevent damage and to possibly avoid the tube becoming "fused" with my frame. the lubricant i used is silver in color and looks to be a similar viscosity to the one in the video.
how is the power/torque? ride1up states watts at 750 but I think that is a peak figure. N/M is only 60
Helpful vid! Wondering why Ryan sounds exactly like cousin Greg from Succession though, lol
Wasn't born a UA-camr
I wish I could find a list of all tools used to put together the Ride1Up 700 series. Why is that so hard to find anywhere?
Fantastic video. Please get Matt involved on maintenance videos.
Thanks for the feedback - we will see what we can do. Likely in winter when we can do less riding.
what did you set the tire pressure at. really loved this video.
We normally set them between the range of 30-40psi.
Would it be a good idea to put some blue locktite on the threads of bolts when assembling?
I'm not a professional mechanic myself but I have noticed Loctite on some bolts from various manufacturers. I do not know if it is best practice though.
No one seems to talk about the front forks suspension adjuster?
Good advice to unplug after charging you bike-Heat lessens the life
This assembly by a pro really makes me second guess my initial DIY assembly plan. I suppose if there are any glitches I could do my best then take it to the pro for final adjustments?
For sure, it is always good for peace of mind. Plus it will cost less for them to make minor adjustments than full assembly.
I leave my bike plugged in all night because once it’s fully charged then the charger goes to work balancing the cells to make them last longer but don’t leave it plugged in more than a full day or two.
That sounds dangerous. Don't do that with Li-ion. You can make them last longer by NOT fully charging it every single time. The amount of cycles in the battery matters since it's limited. Charging to 80% only uses up about 1/4 of a cycle. I learned this 3 years ago before I bought my previous phone. Li-ion batteries age faster when you charge them fully too much and when you discharge them really low as well as letting them die or deplete to 0%. I know from experience that the Li-ion battery in my last phone was still around 85% health after 2.5 years (typical is 80% after 2 years, at least that's the usual guarantee). My previous phone, which I would charge overnight regularly and didn't monitor, was nowhere near in as good shape after only a little over a year of use.
Needs to be able to switch out seats
more of matt please!
We will see what we can do. -JT
What's the distance once built from rear to front tire centered on the 700.
I'm looking to purchase a carrier which will be long enough.
Also which, would you recommend that's not to costly for two of those 700 series?
The wheelbase is listed as 43". So most carriers should work for these ebikes.
We have done a review of a low cost rack, I will link that below. The rack constantly goes in and out of stock. Be sure to check the comment section below the video.
ua-cam.com/video/cGJ2fA9rm3E/v-deo.html
Also worth checking into Hollywood Racks. They make some affordable racks that work great for ebikes. Just make sure you keep an eye on the weight limit of the rack.
Nice
Thanks
Do you know what type of grease he used for the fork insertion?
It is a white lithium grease from Finish Line. Here is a link: amzn.to/3I9yDOM (affiliate link)
The idea that you should not leave the battery on the charger in case the charger fails and damages the battery is quite ridiculous. If your charger fails, you'll have to connect it the next time the battery is dead anyway and then it will definitely damage the battery. If your charger fails, it will damage your battery. Disconnecting a charged battery is not going to change that just perhaps delay it until the next time you need to charge your battery.
And why even worry? Has any such failure ever been reported by anyone?
Can Matt come to NC to assemble my 700ST?? He's great!
I think his direct quote to your question was that he'd be happy to fly to NC if you wanted to pay airfare :)
What size is the quick release skewer? Is it a 125mm or 137mm? Can't find specs on them anywhere.
Sorry best to ask R1UP directly
Thanks for the reply. I assembled mine. The skewer is a 125 standard for you pinheads out there. If you plan on changing tires to knobby cross country ones. The rear fender will barely have enough clearance for a 2.4 width with knobs on the tire. I wanted 2.6 in the rear and front. 2.6 in the rear was touching the fender. Even with it adjusted all the way up. A 2.6 fits perfectly in the front, because the fender can be adjusted with plenty of room. I settled for continental cross king 2.6 in the front and 2.3 in the rear. There was tons of room in the rear with a 2.3. Ideally with no headaches buy 2.4 or less when going with mtb tires. 2.3 being optimal. Also try to keep the front brake line routed outside the fork. To avoid spoke damage.
How fast can you go with the speed?
Check out our full review (first person riding footage): ua-cam.com/video/w4YqQ5-gW1U/v-deo.html
Is that white lithium grease?
This is the grease he is using: amzn.to/3GcYaEV (affiliate link) Thanks for watching!
sadly mine arrived damaged so i ended up having to return mine :( it was an awful experience spanning over 3 months and 40 emails
Sorry the Reaper in Brown (or Purple) wasn't nice to your bike.
I am 6'6" - will this bike fit me? Ride1up says up to 6'4"... Will it take an aftermarket longer seat tube and adjustable stem or riser? Is the wheelbase long enough for 6'6" I am mostly arms and legs; really long shins and forearms. Also, can this bike be assembled by a person such as myself with "some" knowledge? I don't have a bike stand to assemble on; and will have to buy whatever tools outside of the basics or what they ship with. But $200 to $300 for a build kinda defeats the low price point! Thanks; great video!
I think your cockpit area might feel a bit cramped, because as you said "all arms and legs." However yes the 700 series can take an adjustable stem or riser and a longer seat tube.
If you are mechanically capable, patient, or can watch UA-cam videos there is no reason you cannot. Besides this video, Ride1Up even has some pretty awesome assembly videos for reference. And yes, all Ride1Up ebikes come shipped with everything that you need to assemble and get riding. -JT
@@EbikeEscape Thanks for the reply! I have made bikes "fit" with longer stems, but there is only so much one can go "out" (forward), but if the stem is one of those that tilts upwards (which is OK here, not using drops), and also the correct seatpost (to allow the seat to slide a little back, but here, too, the knees need to stay in an athletic position). Being electric, I don't need it to fit like my Waterford 1200 (66 cm c to c bracket to top tube; i.e., huge!), but it sounds like it's worth a shot. They do offer a 30 money back guarantee if one takes it apart! Do you know of any other eBikes that are bigger and and not an "arm and a leg" (pun intended..) price-wise?
Except for torque wrench and grease, or do they include these, too? Thanks again!
Are the tires tubeless?
No they are not.
How can I get in contact with the mechanic?
He's in central Wisconsin. Look up All About Bikes
I wish your Mechanic lived in Toronto Canada lol :(
We do wish everyone could have a "Matt".
So for most people, whatever is saved in shipping is lost to either buying some tools, damaging the bike or paying a shop to build it. Sounds like Ride 1UP is just undercutting the competition with a shipping shortcut to move bikes. Once you have it, it’s your problem.
With the 700 series, you gotta be a little dopey not to able to assemble it. Seriously, not a bike mechanic here, but it was easy. There is nothing to be done with the electronics at all. it's all pre-wired. Brakes are all mounted on the bars. Un-packing was the most tedious part.
it's a very basic bicycle without the battery and electonics. It's a large, heavy comfort bike with a very basic 8-speed Shimano Acera. Mine never needed adjustment in the slightest, and didn;t for the first 600 miles until the cables stretched a tad from normal use.
You just install the fork, then the front wheel. You slip on the brake units and your good to go.
You can take it just about any bike shop for fine tuning or a check on your work. They'll check spoke tension and make sure the braks pads are aligned and nt dragging. Brakes are very good qualit Tektro Dual Piston types and are off the shelf. So is the gearing and shifter. Bike shops will work on common bike parts, but they won't get involved in warranty work or anything related to electronics unless they are the vendor.
People should be aware that electric bikes are not new. Just in N.America. They are extremely reliable and if you have Samsung batteries or equivalent, you're good.
The 700 is a good, solid commuter. Mine was bought new in 2019 and the only thing that has failed are the lights, which I simply snipped off and replaced with upgraded bar mounted lights I had on another bike.
You've got to be a little dopey... Or they send you the wrong front wheel assembly, so the bolt is far too short to mate with both forks.
@@theofficialczex1708 If that happened, then it happened in China, and almost all bikes have similar occasional issues with wrong parts. The commonality among brands is wide. Many frames are made in the same factory. The production numbers are vast and the pace is, too. Wrong parts from China is nothing new.
I will say this: I have no idea how customer service is at Ride-OneUP. I've never had an issue except the lights - which I replaced with far better ones from another bike I had.
Is this guy's last name MacGyver? He seems to have a tool for everything.
While I have seen Matt do some impressive things with a Soda can, he has assured me that is not related to MacGyver. -JT
He would only need a toothpick, avocado, and ten mm socket if he was MacGuyver