Woh, thanks great review. I bought this bike today, notably thanks to your vids👍 Your mods seem very good, i think i will do same when i will receive it. Your fork is superb, i will try to find the link for it in your video, Black cover round battery too, Good choice. Cheers from France !
Awesome, I think you'll really like the power of the Ranger! I have several bikes but this is by far my favorite to ride. If you do the forks and drop the front chain ring to a 46t it is a very competent off road bike. Ride safe and let me know if you have any questions. Cheers!
Hello TOM, I watched your video with great interest and thank you for all your advice. Your experience with this Cyrusher reassures me of its solidity. I've had my bike (Ranger of course) for 3 days and it's a great pleasure to ride with it. I'm thinking of changing the fork first, it's essential!! I am in the south of France and our paths are also uneven. Thank you for your videos. I am resigned to reading the Google translation, speaking no English or very, very poorly. Bye
Hello and thank you for watching! I'm glad I was able to help you make a decision on what bike to buy. I ride my Ranger several times a week and it has never left me stranded, always worked perfectly. The fork replacement is a must as you say. I wish a slightly higher quality fork than the Himalo was available, but even that fork is a significant improvement over the stock fork. My current Himalo lasted 600 rough trail miles before it started riding rough. A good cleaning and lube and it was good for a couple hundred more miles. I'm now looking at replacing it with another new Himalo, but I guess $150 every 800 or so miles isn't that bad. Ride safe!
Great review Tom. Your channel convinced me to get a Ranger and like you I think it's a great bike. I learn a lot from your upgrade and maintenance videos. Are you on the Facebook group? I'm in the UK and am always jealous of the lovely area you have to ride in, so many trails to choose from. Thanks for what you do.
Thank you Murray, I'm glad my videos have provided you with some useful information! I'm very happy that you like your Ranger as much as I like mine. I'm not on Facebook at the moment. I went off social media awhile back in an attempt to save my sanity, but I should get back on just to join the Cyrusher owners group! Colorado is an amazing State. It has just about every terrain you can imagine within an hours drive (or three hour ride) of where I live. That said, my wife and I visited the UK a few years ago and were taken back by its beauty! So I know you're not lacking for great places to ride! I've been talking with several Ranger owners in the UK over the past few months and keep suggesting that some rider groups should be formed! Cheers
Man I wish they offered this bike with 27.5 or 29 wheels and narrower tires. I like everything about this bike except for the fat tires. I'm a firm believer in only using fat tires for sand and snow. the gravel roads and trails I ride every day just don't need tires this big.
I love the fat tires for rocks / mud / sand and all the off road riding I do. I also do much less trail damage with the big tires compared to the deep ruts left by the standard mtn bikes! Cheers
Fantastic review!!! I ordered one as well. I have a question, I just bought the Ranger, it arrived yesterday and I took it for a ride. I really like it minus one issue. Perhaps it's my own ignorance but when I twist the throttle while pedaling, the motor quits providing power. Is that Normal, do you experience that? My other ebike does NOT behave that way. it gives me a boost to get up a hill or quick boost of speed for whatever reason, even just to get started from a standstill...
Hello Mark, happy that the review helped you! I have several ebikes but the Ranger is still my favorite. I hope you got in on the black friday deal, you probably won't ever find a new one cheaper than they are right now. Sorry to say that the power cutting out as you describe is not normal. You should contact customer service and see if they have a solution. You may want to open up the bottom cover on the right side of the bike to expose the controller. Look that over and make sure there isn't a connector unplugged anywhere. Beyond that I'm not able to help you. Hope it turns out to be a quick easy fix, if you don't mind please come here and post what the fix is so others will know if it happens again. Cheers, Tom
Hi Paul, I purchased the neoprene battery cover on Ebay. It is made by West Biking, but there are several companies producing them. Just make sure you buy one that is big enough for the large battery down tube. Cheers
Hi Tom, I'm slowly doing the mods to my Ranger that you have done. I was wondering if you could let me know the make and size of seatpost you upgraded to. Thanks for the great video.
Hi Tom, when you put on the gold Himalo shocks did you need to put on a brake caliper adapter for proper sizing? Did you need to replace and install a new "star nut" in the down tube? I'm interested in replacing my forks with these same forks on my very similar looking ebike with dual crown forks and 180 mm rotors. I'm just wondering about the difficulty or the need for special tools. Hopefully I can do it myself, as I'm clearly not at as mechanically inclined as you. Thanks for any info!
Hi Lee, I really liked this himalo fork and it lasted over 1k miles of very rough off road riding. It then began to get a bit "sticky" and I replaced it with an inverted air for (don't like it as much). I would definitely recommend this fork for the price and it's a huge upgrade from the standard low quality fat forks that come on most of the ebikes. I did need a brake caliper adapter but that was only because I put on a larger rotor for better braking. If you are staying with the stock brakes you shouldn't need it. Yes, you will need to buy and tap in a new star nut, just get it off Amazon and don't try to reuse your old one. It's an easy swap, I'm sure you'll be fine with it! Cheers
Hi Tony, I plan to get out for a day of very rocky trail riding next week and can do a video after that. I did a nice 12,000 ft above sea level jeep trail mtn pass a couple of weeks ago and the fork worked perfectly. Cheers
Hello, nice work of transformation, it must be pleasant to drive with this racing car!!! Can you specify the reference of the Deore 9-speed derailleur? THANKS
Hello, thank you for the info, if you change the derailleur, you also have to change the original gear lever on the handlebar or is it not necessary? THANKS
Hello, yes it might even be new and improved by then! If you can find a supplier selling the previous years model you can generally get a smoking deal. They don't like to sit on a warehouse full of last years bikes! I agree with you, It's a great looking bike! Cheers
Hope this message finds you Tom and finds you well, enjoying your videos On the Ranger especially the 200 and 1,000 mile service. I’ve had my Ranger for less Then 2 weeks ( loving it ) 70 miles on the clock, but what I’m finding is the top chain is Hitting the the top of the bottom wish bone swing arm, I find it hard to believe this is right? It sounds like a rattle! Very annoying, may I ask did you have this problem? And what is the answer …. Shortening the chain or just adjusting? Thanks Tom John from London! PS Keep up the great videos
Hello John, you definitely have an issue with the chain tension if that is happening. The chain on my bike has literally never come in contact with the chain stay. I'm assuming this is happening when you are in 9th gear (smallest rear sprocket)? That is when the chain is closest to the chain chain stay. Also, count the teeth on the front chainring and make sure it is a 52. If you put a mark (I used an orange marker) on one of the side plates of your chain then turn your crank backwards and count the links you should have 64. Next make sure that you have what feels like good tension on the chain (provided by the rear derailleur). There is a hidden internal spring for the lower cage that may need oiling. There is also a screw at the rear of the derailleur that is by itself (not the two vertical ones) that has some bearing on the chain tension. This screw is called the "b" screw and there is a procedure for setting this right ( find a youtube video for setting up a shimano derailleur). In any case I'd figure out what is wrong before riding again, you don't want to get stranded! Let me know what you find! Cheers
Hi gentlemen 😊 I have had the same problem with my ranger and the rear derailleur hitting the frame, after torturing my mind, I found out that my chain was too short! A lots of you seem to have 128 links but mine is only 114!! It puts really too much tension on the derailleur, and even on the lowest gear it is too tense and so too close from the frame. Check out the number of links you have! Maybe at some point they ran out of the good chains and delivered some models with a shorter one??? (I'm in France) Thanks again for all your great videos and upgrade suggestions! Definitely the best available online 😊 Cheers, Antoine
Hi Antoine, thank you very much for watching! That is very interesting about your chain, you definitely found your shifting problem! Good job figuring that out and a good tip for others to check their chain length if they are having shifting issues! Cheers
Hello, yes these wide rims for the fat tire bikes all have a visible external joint. They are welded internally but the external joint is not. Some manufacturers of rims put a sticker over this joint and some just leave it visible. So, nothing broken, just the way they are manufactured. Cheers
For me it was the limited travel (around 65mm) of the stock fork. The air fork has more adjustments, a smooth progressive feel, and has 160mm of travel. I had an early version of the Cyrusher fork which had a coating on the stanchions that wore off and began to stick. The latest Cyrusher forks have a much better surface finish so they shouldn't do that.
Woh, thanks great review.
I bought this bike today, notably thanks to your vids👍
Your mods seem very good, i think i will do same when i will receive it.
Your fork is superb, i will try to find the link for it in your video, Black cover round battery too, Good choice.
Cheers from France !
Awesome, I think you'll really like the power of the Ranger! I have several bikes but this is by far my favorite to ride. If you do the forks and drop the front chain ring to a 46t it is a very competent off road bike. Ride safe and let me know if you have any questions. Cheers!
You really make great Reviews about the Cyrusher Ranger. I'm already looking forward to the next videos. Thanks! 👍
Thank you, really enjoying the bike!
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Hello TOM, I watched your video with great interest and thank you for all your advice. Your experience with this Cyrusher reassures me of its solidity. I've had my bike (Ranger of course) for 3 days and it's a great pleasure to ride with it. I'm thinking of changing the fork first, it's essential!! I am in the south of France and our paths are also uneven. Thank you for your videos. I am resigned to reading the Google translation, speaking no English or very, very poorly. Bye
Hello and thank you for watching! I'm glad I was able to help you make a decision on what bike to buy. I ride my Ranger several times a week and it has never left me stranded, always worked perfectly. The fork replacement is a must as you say. I wish a slightly higher quality fork than the Himalo was available, but even that fork is a significant improvement over the stock fork. My current Himalo lasted 600 rough trail miles before it started riding rough. A good cleaning and lube and it was good for a couple hundred more miles. I'm now looking at replacing it with another new Himalo, but I guess $150 every 800 or so miles isn't that bad. Ride safe!
Great review. Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Another great video Tom. Thanks for putting this review together..
Thank you G, looking forward to your next bike adventure too!
Great review Tom. Your channel convinced me to get a Ranger and like you I think it's a great bike. I learn a lot from your upgrade and maintenance videos. Are you on the Facebook group? I'm in the UK and am always jealous of the lovely area you have to ride in, so many trails to choose from.
Thanks for what you do.
Thank you Murray, I'm glad my videos have provided you with some useful information! I'm very happy that you like your Ranger as much as I like mine. I'm not on Facebook at the moment. I went off social media awhile back in an attempt to save my sanity, but I should get back on just to join the Cyrusher owners group!
Colorado is an amazing State. It has just about every terrain you can imagine within an hours drive (or three hour ride) of where I live.
That said, my wife and I visited the UK a few years ago and were taken back by its beauty! So I know you're not lacking for great places to ride!
I've been talking with several Ranger owners in the UK over the past few months and keep suggesting that some rider groups should be formed!
Cheers
+1
Man I wish they offered this bike with 27.5 or 29 wheels and narrower tires. I like everything about this bike except for the fat tires. I'm a firm believer in only using fat tires for sand and snow. the gravel roads and trails I ride every day just don't need tires this big.
I love the fat tires for rocks / mud / sand and all the off road riding I do. I also do much less trail damage with the big tires compared to the deep ruts left by the standard mtn bikes! Cheers
@@lifebehindbarz60 e-bikes are banned on almost all of our mountain bike trails in Michigan so no worries about trail damage with my next e-bike here.
At least my part of Michigan
@@Joerides7 Oh man, that's unfortunate. Yea, I probably wouldn't have a fat tire bike just to use on pavement,
Fantastic review!!! I ordered one as well.
I have a question, I just bought the Ranger, it arrived yesterday and I took it for a ride. I really like it minus one issue. Perhaps it's my own ignorance but when I twist the throttle while pedaling, the motor quits providing power. Is that Normal, do you experience that? My other ebike does NOT behave that way. it gives me a boost to get up a hill or quick boost of speed for whatever reason, even just to get started from a standstill...
Hello Mark, happy that the review helped you! I have several ebikes but the Ranger is still my favorite. I hope you got in on the black friday deal, you probably won't ever find a new one cheaper than they are right now.
Sorry to say that the power cutting out as you describe is not normal. You should contact customer service and see if they have a solution. You may want to open up the bottom cover on the right side of the bike to expose the controller. Look that over and make sure there isn't a connector unplugged anywhere.
Beyond that I'm not able to help you. Hope it turns out to be a quick easy fix, if you don't mind please come here and post what the fix is so others will know if it happens again.
Cheers, Tom
hi tom can you tell me wher to buy that cover you have on frame round batry please :)
Hi Paul, I purchased the neoprene battery cover on Ebay. It is made by West Biking, but there are several companies producing them. Just make sure you buy one that is big enough for the large battery down tube. Cheers
Hi Tom, I'm slowly doing the mods to my Ranger that you have done. I was wondering if you could let me know the make and size of seatpost you upgraded to. Thanks for the great video.
Hi Andy, sounds good! This is the seat post I bought on Ebay; FSA Gossamer Road / MTB Bike Seatpost, 31.6mm x 350mm Black NEW 16.99
Hi Tom, when you put on the gold Himalo shocks did you need to put on a brake caliper adapter for proper sizing? Did you need to replace and install a new "star nut" in the down tube?
I'm interested in replacing my forks with these same forks on my very similar looking ebike with dual crown forks and 180 mm rotors.
I'm just wondering about the difficulty or the need for special tools. Hopefully I can do it myself, as I'm clearly not at as mechanically inclined as you. Thanks for any info!
Hi Lee, I really liked this himalo fork and it lasted over 1k miles of very rough off road riding. It then began to get a bit "sticky" and I replaced it with an inverted air for (don't like it as much). I would definitely recommend this fork for the price and it's a huge upgrade from the standard low quality fat forks that come on most of the ebikes. I did need a brake caliper adapter but that was only because I put on a larger rotor for better braking. If you are staying with the stock brakes you shouldn't need it. Yes, you will need to buy and tap in a new star nut, just get it off Amazon and don't try to reuse your old one. It's an easy swap, I'm sure you'll be fine with it! Cheers
When can we expect a Full Report on the New Air Fork ??? Waiting to Order mine !
Hi Tony, I plan to get out for a day of very rocky trail riding next week and can do a video after that. I did a nice 12,000 ft above sea level jeep trail mtn pass a couple of weeks ago and the fork worked perfectly. Cheers
@@lifebehindbarz60 I will be awaiting that video thanks.
Hello, nice work of transformation, it must be pleasant to drive with this racing car!!! Can you specify the reference of the Deore 9-speed derailleur? THANKS
Hi Syl, do an ebay / amazon search for Shimano Deore RD-M592-SGS Rear Derailleur - 9 Speed, Long Cage, Black
Hello, thank you for the info, if you change the derailleur, you also have to change the original gear lever on the handlebar or is it not necessary? THANKS
@@sylchatzen3709 No need to change, the stock shifter will work fine.
OK thanks
such a great looking bike! im saving up atm to get it.. you think it will be good to buy in 2 years?? might even be cheaper at that time!
Hello, yes it might even be new and improved by then! If you can find a supplier selling the previous years model you can generally get a smoking deal. They don't like to sit on a warehouse full of last years bikes! I agree with you, It's a great looking bike! Cheers
Hope this message finds you Tom and finds you well, enjoying your videos
On the Ranger especially the 200 and 1,000 mile service. I’ve had my Ranger for less
Then 2 weeks ( loving it ) 70 miles on the clock, but what I’m finding is the top chain is
Hitting the the top of the bottom wish bone swing arm, I find it hard to believe this is right?
It sounds like a rattle! Very annoying, may I ask did you have this problem? And what is the answer
…. Shortening the chain or just adjusting? Thanks Tom John from London! PS Keep up the great videos
Hello John, you definitely have an issue with the chain tension if that is happening. The chain on my bike has literally never come in contact with the chain stay. I'm assuming this is happening when you are in 9th gear (smallest rear sprocket)? That is when the chain is closest to the chain chain stay. Also, count the teeth on the front chainring and make sure it is a 52. If you put a mark (I used an orange marker) on one of the side plates of your chain then turn your crank backwards and count the links you should have 64. Next make sure that you have what feels like good tension on the chain (provided by the rear derailleur). There is a hidden internal spring for the lower cage that may need oiling. There is also a screw at the rear of the derailleur that is by itself (not the two vertical ones) that has some bearing on the chain tension. This screw is called the "b" screw and there is a procedure for setting this right ( find a youtube video for setting up a shimano derailleur). In any case I'd figure out what is wrong before riding again, you don't want to get stranded! Let me know what you find! Cheers
Hi gentlemen 😊 I have had the same problem with my ranger and the rear derailleur hitting the frame, after torturing my mind, I found out that my chain was too short! A lots of you seem to have 128 links but mine is only 114!! It puts really too much tension on the derailleur, and even on the lowest gear it is too tense and so too close from the frame. Check out the number of links you have! Maybe at some point they ran out of the good chains and delivered some models with a shorter one???
(I'm in France)
Thanks again for all your great videos and upgrade suggestions! Definitely the best available online 😊
Cheers, Antoine
Hi Antoine, thank you very much for watching! That is very interesting about your chain, you definitely found your shifting problem! Good job figuring that out and a good tip for others to check their chain length if they are having shifting issues!
Cheers
At 8.24 and 9.06 in this video you can see a line across your backwheel rim !! Is it broken ????
Hello, yes these wide rims for the fat tire bikes all have a visible external joint. They are welded internally but the external joint is not. Some manufacturers of rims put a sticker over this joint and some just leave it visible. So, nothing broken, just the way they are manufactured. Cheers
How much did you pay for it?
I paid $2400 early on, the price is now $2800
What was the problem with the Springfork?
For me it was the limited travel (around 65mm) of the stock fork. The air fork has more adjustments, a smooth progressive feel, and has 160mm of travel. I had an early version of the Cyrusher fork which had a coating on the stanchions that wore off and began to stick. The latest Cyrusher forks have a much better surface finish so they shouldn't do that.