Really great to see this video, was reeally informative, I live in Beijing and I'm planning to purchase this exact model or the new Umax version. Can I ask where you got the law details, simple baidu search ? If you don't mind a break down of the upgrade cost too. Either way great vid.
I heard about the laws from a friend who had a bike for a long time. I've seen police set up where they check bikes, and I've seen them take people. I asked my wife about the laws, and she looked them up. You could ask at your local police office that you register at but the people at the xiao niu shop will also inform you of what is illegal to do to the bike. Many shops will still make the illegal changes if you ask but you risk your bike being taken away, and I don't want to lose that decent chunk of change. As per the breakdown, the UQI is a model you can upgrade and make your own however, some models, like the Umax dont have many upgrades to be done. Possibly a battery upgrade but the body is pretty solid with the long seat and im not sure if you can change the suspension on it as well. The suspension was the highest cost of my bike upgrade, and I still didn't get the front one done, which would be another 5k RMB.
Do these things get stolen and or jacked!!!??? This would be a nightmare in the UK! As in it would be jacked next morning by gangs! I mean do you need to chain it up 3x over to a tree or immoveable object!? Keep it in garage away from rain, elements etc!!!? But looks awesome!
I am not going to say 100% they don't, but from my knowledge, I don't know anyone who has had theirs stolen. A few factors. They all have GPS built in to show where they are at all times. China has cameras everywhere, along with the best facial recognition in the world, and China prosecutes its criminals a bit more than the West. These would also be stolen in Canada if just left around. To protect the bike from the Guangzhou rain everyone has a simple rain cover.
The only place they are banned is heritage sites and some parks. They are also banned to drive on sidewalks but thats fully ignored since people need to park their bikes there anyways.
Excellent bike
Im having a ton of fun with it.
so nice to see you back in China living your life.
I hope you are feeling healthy and confident now!
So great to be back. We didnt get to meet up in Toronto but if you take a trip out here one day lets meet up.
@@collyslifeadventureinchina a huevo!
I’m living and working in Seattle now, so it’s possible I come sometime
Keep pushing your content 🙌🏽🔥
Thanks for the support. I'm trying for 2 videos a month.
Looks Dope! Got to get that upgraded struts! 👍
Really great to see this video, was reeally informative, I live in Beijing and I'm planning to purchase this exact model or the new Umax version. Can I ask where you got the law details, simple baidu search ? If you don't mind a break down of the upgrade cost too. Either way great vid.
I heard about the laws from a friend who had a bike for a long time. I've seen police set up where they check bikes, and I've seen them take people. I asked my wife about the laws, and she looked them up. You could ask at your local police office that you register at but the people at the xiao niu shop will also inform you of what is illegal to do to the bike. Many shops will still make the illegal changes if you ask but you risk your bike being taken away, and I don't want to lose that decent chunk of change. As per the breakdown, the UQI is a model you can upgrade and make your own however, some models, like the Umax dont have many upgrades to be done. Possibly a battery upgrade but the body is pretty solid with the long seat and im not sure if you can change the suspension on it as well. The suspension was the highest cost of my bike upgrade, and I still didn't get the front one done, which would be another 5k RMB.
@@collyslifeadventureinchina Thanks so much, heading to a near Niu store this sunday. Safe riding!
Do these things get stolen and or jacked!!!??? This would be a nightmare in the UK! As in it would be jacked next morning by gangs! I mean do you need to chain it up 3x over to a tree or immoveable object!? Keep it in garage away from rain, elements etc!!!?
But looks awesome!
I am not going to say 100% they don't, but from my knowledge, I don't know anyone who has had theirs stolen. A few factors. They all have GPS built in to show where they are at all times. China has cameras everywhere, along with the best facial recognition in the world, and China prosecutes its criminals a bit more than the West. These would also be stolen in Canada if just left around. To protect the bike from the Guangzhou rain everyone has a simple rain cover.
So I thought there was a blanket ebike ban in Guangzhou now? Does it only cover certain areas?
The only place they are banned is heritage sites and some parks. They are also banned to drive on sidewalks but thats fully ignored since people need to park their bikes there anyways.
nice..
I'm in China I often look for some scooter like that but it's all too ugly. Hard to choose which is the worse 😅
please enjoy riding your e bike.
Already having a great time with it.
可以买个二手的😅
I can afford to buy a new one and wanted one that was only mine with the upgrades I wanted.