Very thankful for Himiway's support. Hit the link to check out this beautiful machine: bit.ly/3ekytpq They make a bunch of other bikes too if you feel like doing some browsing. Small wheel action will return in the next video :)
Glad to hear it :) Kind of unintentionally did 2 in a row but I'm happy you're enjoying them. Small wheels will be back in the next one for sure though
That was a brutal test ride! I’ve been considering buying it, and you just proved to me how solid this thing is built. Yeah, it’s heavy, but I’m 6’-4”, 280lb so I need something to hold up that mass. I’ll never do the type of riding you showed, but if I did I would put some hand guards on to keep my fingers from being smashed on one of those trees. You, and your buddies are good riders, and were fun to watch. Keep up the good work!
GREAT VIDEO! Would you recommend this bike if I were to get it as a trail and road commuter and mainly just using throttle? I’m looking for a stealth mid drive ebike. This looks like a candidate
Yesssssss this vid came out wicked sick!! All the clips of the trails worked out so mint! Think you finally figured out piecing the mtb footage all together, looked perfect dudddddda!✊🏻✊🏻 no dirtbike roost or anything happened in this vid, and VT trails allow ebikes anyways right!?
I've seen a lot of Senior Citizens ring Himiways on Rail Trails . This is the first Mountain Bike design I've seen . Looks very cool and east to handle.
That bafang 1000w motor is actually pretty powerful. I don't know how quality they are over time compared to the other major brands out but I may pick up the kit to slap on my mtb and bmx lol
Now those are some cool trails to ride on!! The only thing about rippin thru trails like that, are the flippin leaves everywhere! I have crashed and burned so many times from hitting a pile of leaves that didn't look to thick, but were like a mini sink hole,,, lol
That thing is comically massive compared to your regular bike, lol Looks like a lot of fun though! Btw, was that Spencer's gf with you at the first park?
Man an Ebike would save me so much walking and my back from countless hours of pain as I'll be 42 on the 3rd but broke my neck at age 20 in 3 places and several other bones and nerve damage. I'm in ok shape for my age in certain ways, just have an injury list like the yellow pages(VERY thick phonebook kiddo's)
Definitely recommend one. my paps didnt have a car for awhile so got one to commute to work and it worked well for him no issues. Also happy early birthday ! dab up for me
What is the top throttle speed? What is the top PAS 5 speed? Also, if I have to lug this thing up a hill, is there some sort of "walk-mode"? Great review, thanks!
Sorry I’m late, but the throttle topped out at 28 mph on flat. Pedaling as hard as I could with max assist I could get into the mid 30s but couldn’t maintain for long. I’m pretty sure there is a walk mode but I’ve never used it.
Sorry I'm so late. To be fair I haven't ridden the base Cobra, but the main differences to me are the suspension and motor. The inverted forks are a pretty substantial upgrade, as well as the mid-drive motor. You'll probably be able to go a bit faster on the Pro and be smoother while doing so. Up to you if you think these differences are worth the price difference. Either way I think you'll have a good time :)
Screen definitely isn't bulletproof but I feel like you'd have to completely flip the bike over to actually hit it. They don't have a price listed for this one yet but the old screen is $100.
That seems like a ton of fun. Maybe a little unconventional, but who cares? Can't believe the ease you jumped that spine with it!! I still feel like I'll never dare to ever jump a spine, neither on my bmx, dirtjumper och full squish.. A little tutorial for spines, at some point, would help me live long and prosper 🖖 I'd pull that rattling kickstand of though, or at least zip tie it quiet, for riding in the woods.
Really? Compared to non-powered stuff this thing couldn't move without a charge. He only did 3 things at the park then moved on and the spine was very tame. 45kg? Try and even lift it. Gimmick. Want to do a spine... your speed is the key not too fast and let the front drop, get it right and the BMX does it for you.
@@JustBadly "Compared to non-powered stuff" why would you compare it with a non-powered bike? They are totally different things. You can't replace a bike with an ebike and you can't replace an ebike with a bike. They are awesome, you should get one. Very fun.
At 5:56. Yea man these bikes completely remove themselves from the brackets of a normal bike.. They're just purely amazing to ride and it's astonishing just how much easier it makes riding when you have 1000w of power to keep from killing you physically so you can actually focus on the ride and enjoying yourself.
That review was a lot of fun to watch and the bike looks amazing. However, I still have a few questions. Could you answer them ? What's the top speed ? What rear rack can be fitted on it ? What mudguards would you use ?
Glad to hear it, Jack 😄 From my experience, top speed was around 27mph. 30 on a downhill. I’m not sure about racks; you would have to shoot Himiway an email about that one.
I just ordered the non pro version. From what I can tell, there are mounting places for a rear rack and front fender, but I haven't found any for sale.
What's the difference between the pro? Been looking at bikes I think this is the one I want! Don't think this is possible with a Chinese bike. Suspension would defs snap.
The pro has inverted forks as well as a more powerful mid-drive motor. Also it has 10 speed gearing instead of the 7 speed on the base. I was surprised how well this bike could take a hit. Sent it down some decent sized drops and the bike took it well. Good luck with the bike hunt!
@@jaydalton thanks!! I'm in Canada. This would cost me 5500, while the Jeep Ebike is on for 6000. Which one do u think is better? Jeep or the Cobra pro?? I don't drive a car so I'm getting this for my main transportation!
@@ericchaboyer7001 I don't have experience with either, but just ordered the non pro cobra due to it being less than half the price. By the looks of it, the Jeep has higher quality build and probably has better customer support, it also claims to have more power, but a smaller battery and much less range.
@@BlueRage Love it, but the front fork is trash. It was fine for cross country trails, but sketchy on proper offroad trails. The rear shock is crap too, but doesn't affect the handling as much. I picked up a Manatou fork and sun ringle wheel during a Christmas sale for half price, which completely redeemed the bike and dropped a couple pounds of weight. I typically get 40-60 miles per charge so far, with only 300 miles on the bike.
I'm around 6' and 175lbs. The only time the weight was really an issue was on the slow, technical parts of the trail. Took a lot of effort to stay balanced and moving forward. When flowing along at a normal pace the weight was hardly noticeable.
I have the Cobra Pro with Tannus Armour liners. I was getting fat tire tq self steer with lower PSI levels (+/- 20 PSI range). It went away at +/- 30 PSI range. Not sure if the liners are adding to the tq self steer issue?
Man the thing looks awesome and like so much fun. For the $4K I would wished it had a longer range or at least a super fast recharge rate. There's so many companies making Ebike nowadays and pretty much anything else electric like OneWheels and it's hard to know what's good and also a decent bang for your buck. I understand that not everyone rides them the same way and that also is a deciding factor when buying certain types of Ebikes
That bike having a throttle like that and not just being pedal assist puts it in a different class than the ebikes I've mentioned and you'd not be allowed to ride most trails.. infact you weren't even supposed to ride that trail with this bike lol
Rest easy Mighty Joe. Authorities have been made aware of this biker hooligan and have started round the clock patrols until he is brought to justice!💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼👍
Honestly same but I'm leaning this I've done some looking around and nireeka owners are not happy with the bikes Delivery delays, bike issues, etc. Nireeka goes like 6 or 7mph faster but Isn't full squish, worse battery than this, and would draw alot of attention due to the frame which isn't good when you are wanting to avoid cops...
@@iliketoast7804 there are soooo many different brands, that's another one I hadn't heard of. The hydra looks killer, definitely higher speck than the himiway cobra that is on its way to my house, but not a crazy price tag like the Trek and Specialized e bikes. Not knowing if I'd really enjoy an e bike somewhat dictated my purchase, if I fall in love w/ the hobby I'll probably upgrade in the future to one that doesn't weigh so much.
@@taylorhickman84 I'm that toad guy, I've been using ebikes for a year now and they are absolutely fun. The ability to take them around town and through parks as well as them being light and portable is what's really enjoyable. They aren't really for speed demons but they can definitely be fast enough to have fun.
Those tears at 3:28 must've been from the heightened emotions of jumping that thing 😂
Very thankful for Himiway's support. Hit the link to check out this beautiful machine: bit.ly/3ekytpq
They make a bunch of other bikes too if you feel like doing some browsing.
Small wheel action will return in the next video :)
Even though I’m a BMXer at heart, I’m loving these mountain biking vids jay!
Glad to hear it :) Kind of unintentionally did 2 in a row but I'm happy you're enjoying them. Small wheels will be back in the next one for sure though
That was a brutal test ride! I’ve been considering buying it, and you just proved to me how solid this thing is built. Yeah, it’s heavy, but I’m 6’-4”, 280lb so I need something to hold up that mass. I’ll never do the type of riding you showed, but if I did I would put some hand guards on to keep my fingers from being smashed on one of those trees. You, and your buddies are good riders, and were fun to watch. Keep up the good work!
You're the one who I was hoping for, to get one of these early. The Cruiser video was such a fun to watch, as this is, too. Thx.
Toughest test I've seen to date for any ebike. Outstanding work!
Thanks Ted! Here's another one if you want more ebike abuse ua-cam.com/video/cs-nU3XIC1E/v-deo.html
Jay does wear a helmet all the time. I remember seeing him at the barber shop and he refused to remove it for a haircut.
Jay this was a good time! Great bike.
Nice job of actually running it though it's paces Jay! Thanks for the video!!
I just love the fact that this is a mid drive ebike with a throttle!!
Will the pro model be called the Himijay? ... I'll see myself out. This thing looks sweet though.
Himiway is the brand. Cobra Pro is the model
Himiway also just released the Cobra at $2399 and it has the 750W Hub. It’s amazing! I have almost 700 miles in it in just over a month.
damn this was sick watching you beast it through the mountain on the E-Bike so sweet
Best intro whoop yet.
GREAT VIDEO! Would you recommend this bike if I were to get it as a trail and road commuter and mainly just using throttle? I’m looking for a stealth mid drive ebike. This looks like a candidate
Yesssssss this vid came out wicked sick!! All the clips of the trails worked out so mint! Think you finally figured out piecing the mtb footage all together, looked perfect dudddddda!✊🏻✊🏻 no dirtbike roost or anything happened in this vid, and VT trails allow ebikes anyways right!?
Yes we were in Vermont and this was definitely allowed and ok
Dope video Jay, that looks fun as hell
I've seen a lot of Senior Citizens ring Himiways on Rail Trails . This is the first Mountain Bike design I've seen . Looks very cool and east to handle.
go jay keep testin stuff
I dig the videos :)
Now we just need to get you on a specialized turbo levo s-works. Step-dad bought one and it's just awesome, same with the Santa Cruz heckler
how much do those run? $10K?
@@mattclute780 $15k
That bafang 1000w motor is actually pretty powerful. I don't know how quality they are over time compared to the other major brands out but I may pick up the kit to slap on my mtb and bmx lol
I have a 1600w BBSHD on a hardtail and it's probably the most fun I've had on a bike.
@@danlev6927 from Luna cycle?
The dreaded out of the box oiled up himiway brakes.. took me forever to try to get those things to stop grinding eventually went with new pads.
Electric bikes are so cool. This one is nice as well. Id love to see the angle of the front forks out more on most the electric bike coming out.
You definitely put this ebike to the test!
Now those are some cool trails to ride on!! The only thing about rippin thru trails like that, are the flippin leaves everywhere! I have crashed and burned so many times from hitting a pile of leaves that didn't look to thick, but were like a mini sink hole,,, lol
That thing is comically massive compared to your regular bike, lol
Looks like a lot of fun though!
Btw, was that Spencer's gf with you at the first park?
Love the cobra! So fun.
I wish they’d send you a d7 pro to test. Great video 👍
Those look like some fun trails!
Very fun :) Fairly close by so that's been my go-to spot
Man an Ebike would save me so much walking and my back from countless hours of pain as I'll be 42 on the 3rd but broke my neck at age 20 in 3 places and several other bones and nerve damage. I'm in ok shape for my age in certain ways, just have an injury list like the yellow pages(VERY thick phonebook kiddo's)
Definitely recommend one. my paps didnt have a car for awhile so got one to commute to work and it worked well for him no issues. Also happy early birthday ! dab up for me
How does a mid drive throttle work? Thi is new to me..
What is the top throttle speed? What is the top PAS 5 speed? Also, if I have to lug this thing up a hill, is there some sort of "walk-mode"? Great review, thanks!
Sorry I’m late, but the throttle topped out at 28 mph on flat. Pedaling as hard as I could with max assist I could get into the mid 30s but couldn’t maintain for long.
I’m pretty sure there is a walk mode but I’ve never used it.
I ride a Sondors Rockstar, 80lbs of fun🤘🏻
The specs say it's a 10-speed, but the gearing goes from 14-28; is that a typo or is it really that narrow of gearing?
that looks wayyy too fun 🤙🏻
Can confirm
Having the option gashandel and pedal assist is way cool .. !
I'm 6'3...Thinking of buying this bike...but wondering if it would be to small..?? What's your thoughts
That intro falling was funny
Hell yeah ..skatepark riding was so sic
Another ebike skatepark test here if you're interested ua-cam.com/video/cs-nU3XIC1E/v-deo.html :)
confirmed, it goes
90lb ebike in the skate park😳 the forks look to be first upgrade for trails.
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That looks fun. Now how do we get Alta to send you a test bike?
Hahaha that would be a dream come true. Unfortunately Alta is dead but that new Stark Varg bike looks so perfect
that ebike is gnarly
Think the hemiway Cobra is a good buy? For 2300 vs the cobra pro for 4K ?
Sorry I'm so late. To be fair I haven't ridden the base Cobra, but the main differences to me are the suspension and motor.
The inverted forks are a pretty substantial upgrade, as well as the mid-drive motor. You'll probably be able to go a bit faster on the Pro and be smoother while doing so.
Up to you if you think these differences are worth the price difference. Either way I think you'll have a good time :)
Thanks , that bike you riding in video looks pretty bad ass!!
It’s gotta feel more like a dirt bike than anything.
how did you get your bike delivered so fast??
What if you fall hard? That monitor would be crush instantly. How much to replace it?
Screen definitely isn't bulletproof but I feel like you'd have to completely flip the bike over to actually hit it. They don't have a price listed for this one yet but the old screen is $100.
That seems like a ton of fun. Maybe a little unconventional, but who cares? Can't believe the ease you jumped that spine with it!! I still feel like I'll never dare to ever jump a spine, neither on my bmx, dirtjumper och full squish.. A little tutorial for spines, at some point, would help me live long and prosper 🖖
I'd pull that rattling kickstand of though, or at least zip tie it quiet, for riding in the woods.
Really? Compared to non-powered stuff this thing couldn't move without a charge. He only did 3 things at the park then moved on and the spine was very tame. 45kg? Try and even lift it. Gimmick. Want to do a spine... your speed is the key not too fast and let the front drop, get it right and the BMX does it for you.
@@JustBadly "Compared to non-powered stuff" why would you compare it with a non-powered bike? They are totally different things. You can't replace a bike with an ebike and you can't replace an ebike with a bike. They are awesome, you should get one. Very fun.
As a dirt biker I'm laughing at the 90lbs light weight. That would be so awesome...but yet still give the experience of both pedaling and throttle.
At 5:56. Yea man these bikes completely remove themselves from the brackets of a normal bike.. They're just purely amazing to ride and it's astonishing just how much easier it makes riding when you have 1000w of power to keep from killing you physically so you can actually focus on the ride and enjoying yourself.
So this bike can be powered by throttle only?
Pedal assist or throttle. I was just abusing the throttle in this video because it's fun and I wanted to see how quickly the battery drained.
That review was a lot of fun to watch and the bike looks amazing. However, I still have a few questions. Could you answer them ?
What's the top speed ?
What rear rack can be fitted on it ?
What mudguards would you use ?
Glad to hear it, Jack 😄
From my experience, top speed was around 27mph. 30 on a downhill. I’m not sure about racks; you would have to shoot Himiway an email about that one.
@@jaydalton their 750 watt does 27 easy. I figured this one would be a little faster.
I just ordered the non pro version. From what I can tell, there are mounting places for a rear rack and front fender, but I haven't found any for sale.
My biggest complaint is that there are no accessories for the cobra not even mud fenders or a front or back rack
Any retailers have these in stock to check out?
Those trails look like trial hell lol 😆
That has to feel like a monster truck. Fat tires, huge wheels. It's insane you can jump it like that in that tiny skatepark.
Dude, it looks like you are jumping a Harley Road King at the skate park 😂 looks fun though
ID PUT THE THROTTLE ON THE RIGHT!!! TIP OF THE DAY!!!👊✊💥💨💨💨
What's the difference between the pro? Been looking at bikes I think this is the one I want! Don't think this is possible with a Chinese bike. Suspension would defs snap.
The pro has inverted forks as well as a more powerful mid-drive motor. Also it has 10 speed gearing instead of the 7 speed on the base.
I was surprised how well this bike could take a hit. Sent it down some decent sized drops and the bike took it well.
Good luck with the bike hunt!
@@jaydalton thanks!! I'm in Canada. This would cost me 5500, while the Jeep Ebike is on for 6000. Which one do u think is better? Jeep or the Cobra pro?? I don't drive a car so I'm getting this for my main transportation!
@@ericchaboyer7001 I don't have experience with either, but just ordered the non pro cobra due to it being less than half the price. By the looks of it, the Jeep has higher quality build and probably has better customer support, it also claims to have more power, but a smaller battery and much less range.
@@taylorhickman84 You bought the D7 base? Thoughts?
@@BlueRage Love it, but the front fork is trash. It was fine for cross country trails, but sketchy on proper offroad trails. The rear shock is crap too, but doesn't affect the handling as much. I picked up a Manatou fork and sun ringle wheel during a Christmas sale for half price, which completely redeemed the bike and dropped a couple pounds of weight. I typically get 40-60 miles per charge so far, with only 300 miles on the bike.
What's your height and weight? How well did you feel you could manage the bike being 88 LBS?
I'm around 6' and 175lbs. The only time the weight was really an issue was on the slow, technical parts of the trail. Took a lot of effort to stay balanced and moving forward. When flowing along at a normal pace the weight was hardly noticeable.
O Hell Yeah... Another ebike rip video. 😁
That does look like a big bike but it should be for $4k... 😱
I don't think it cost 4k
What tire pressure was on this beast? Seem you were bouncing and loosing grip too much for these massive tires
I had them aired up pretty good just so I could be a little more abusive, haha. They hook up well with proper tire pressure
@@jaydalton pretty good, meaning high pressure? Would assume you can ride low pressure and have massive grip and bounce from the tires
Correct
I have the Cobra Pro with Tannus Armour liners. I was getting fat tire tq self steer with lower PSI levels (+/- 20 PSI range). It went away at +/- 30 PSI range. Not sure if the liners are adding to the tq self steer issue?
Sick bike
How tall are you. I ordered this bike but I'm only 5'7". Might be too big
I’m 6’. It’s definitely a big bike; feels like a monster truck
Sweeeeeet ride and review! Weeeeee haaaaaa!!! 😎👍🏼
Yaaaaaaoooooooooo. Freaking goon!!!! No homo love ya dude. Keep being you!!!!!!!
Mannn thats so sick 🤩
Make more rays videos it would be sick
At some point this winter :)
more moutain bike videos pls i love them
I'll keep 'em coming :) Next few are probably going to be small wheel videos but the mountain bikes aren't going anywhere
Mud guards would be cool if possible.
No wallride to far bank? With these tires you dont even need to modify the spot
I would have liked to try but the wakeboard course was in the way
Why doesn't Himiway use this color display on all of their bikes?
I'm not sure. I really do like the carbon look
Please check the BBB sight before you buy a Himiway.
I bet you could use a tank as a skateboard.
Love you jay
Man the thing looks awesome and like so much fun. For the $4K I would wished it had a longer range or at least a super fast recharge rate. There's so many companies making Ebike nowadays and pretty much anything else electric like OneWheels and it's hard to know what's good and also a decent bang for your buck. I understand that not everyone rides them the same way and that also is a deciding factor when buying certain types of Ebikes
This things has almost 960Wh. Long range shouldn't be the proble, throttle only is the problem. ^^
Yeah, the throttle abuse and cold weather didn't do it any favors. My road rides have averaged 25-30 ish miles full throttle.
It they didn't cost as much as a car maybe. But it does look like fun.
My dude looks like young gargamel from the smurfs. 💀💀💀💀💀💀
Oww
Shes husky but still getting it done, reminds me of someone?
4000 American Freedom Eagles?? .... seems a bit pricey...and heavy for a "composite" frame.
Change the tires and HIMIWAY got something!!!
This is basically an e-dirt bike. You dont want to deal Himiway customer service.
How tall are you?
About 6'
Left thumb throttle 🤔
That bike having a throttle like that and not just being pedal assist puts it in a different class than the ebikes I've mentioned and you'd not be allowed to ride most trails.. infact you weren't even supposed to ride that trail with this bike lol
Rest easy Mighty Joe. Authorities have been made aware of this biker hooligan and have started round the clock patrols until he is brought to justice!💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼👍
@@lumpedup3 oh I'm not worried about it one bit, he just made a comment when he went passed a sign and I commented on that.
so you can basically keep up downhill. And smoke em uphill. Nice
Was that Jay's sister
Seems like it might have been Jay's sister someone ask Spencer
Squeak is probably the headset or bb
Torn between this and nireeka prime...prime is just so fast lol
Honestly same but I'm leaning this
I've done some looking around and nireeka owners are not happy with the bikes
Delivery delays, bike issues, etc.
Nireeka goes like 6 or 7mph faster but
Isn't full squish, worse battery than this, and would draw alot of attention due to the frame which isn't good when you are wanting to avoid cops...
@@iliketoast7804 This is the first I've heard of them, sick looking bikes but they must be cutting a lot of corners to hit that price point.
@@taylorhickman84 I recently ordered a wattwagons hydra instead.
@@iliketoast7804 there are soooo many different brands, that's another one I hadn't heard of. The hydra looks killer, definitely higher speck than the himiway cobra that is on its way to my house, but not a crazy price tag like the Trek and Specialized e bikes.
Not knowing if I'd really enjoy an e bike somewhat dictated my purchase, if I fall in love w/ the hobby I'll probably upgrade in the future to one that doesn't weigh so much.
@@taylorhickman84 I'm that toad guy, I've been using ebikes for a year now and they are absolutely fun. The ability to take them around town and through parks as well as them being light and portable is what's really enjoyable. They aren't really for speed demons but they can definitely be fast enough to have fun.
The girl behind the camera is pretty nice : )
E bikes are so nice. Effort less climbs
Didn’t know you talked to girls or any UA-camr did for that matter hahaha who’s the cutie ?!
Use an easier gear and keep pedaling when trying to climb with ebikes.
I sold my full fat ebike 🥛 bought a Kenevo SL (42lbs 😮) electric's definitely the way forward. Can't ride a normal bike anymore lol
pretty much daily uploads
Of course
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OMFG Fatbikes! Yes!
Not a fan of FAT TIRES, too heavy IMO. I would rent this bike (Himiway) Planning on going Bigfoot Hunting before I die.
Definitely not nemba approved!