E-Cells Five Star - Maiden Voyage And Range Test !
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- Опубліковано 28 кві 2024
- Hey guys,
Took the E-Cells Five Star out today for its first ride. Ended up doing a range test as well. In this video I give my initial impressions on the bike. Watch it already
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I am pretty frustrated with my first ECells shopping experience. I purchased mine when the site was still showing a May delivery date. I've now been contacted and told it will not arrive until June and that the Gates Belt Drive that I ordered did not make it onto my order. I am considering canning the order entirely and going with another company that can hopefully hold up their end of the bargain.
Congrats on getting an E-CELLS. I have the 2 wheel drive, 2 battery, dual suspension Super MonarchCrown. It's a cargo mountain bike that I use for exploring and hunting. Love it.
I WANT SOLID STATE BIKE BATTERIES!
Now I want this bike, with Saddlebags
Fleshlight reference was fire!
It's not TailHappy until you're going "Giv'r the JUICE!" , "WHOA WHOA WHOA!", "HOLY SMOKES!". 😂
some JJUUUIICCCEEEE
1895 I'm sold. Great video ✌️
Thanks for actually riding the bike like it's meant to be ridden.
And that’s the one I’ve been waiting for! Thanks Tim. Informative, humorous and fun to watch. I did catch the salute. As far as work excuses you can always tell them you have the bull headed clap.
Great job Big Dawg! This is exactly the kind of testing I wanted to see. Exactly the same kind of terrain I have around here. Impressive!
E-cells vs w*BEEEP*d - WHO WILL WIN???
Cool to see this segment blowing up. The performance and price point of these types of bikes makes a mockery of the rest of the market. 4" tires, full suspension, and ~2000W of rear hub motor is a dream combo, all for under $2K.
The new Wired with free extra battery, 45 amp controller peaking over 3000 watts, thru axle and 203 4 piston brakes. E cells copied a ghost lol😂😂😂
@@jfly2249 the wired freedom though a nice bike is really about $2600 out the door when it gets shipped to you. Quite a bit more expensive than this bike which is at the very least as good as the wired freedom, and has good people behind it that support veterans and give back to the community.
@@jfly2249E Cells is still like 600 cheaper if you don't need or want the extra battery. That's a great deal since they don't charge for shipping or tax compared to Wired and they offer their bike without an extra battery. I haven't ridden both so I'm not sure if I could even tell the difference between the two controllers.
Loved how you put this bike to the test! I’m a big guy too and seeing you climb those steep hills reassured me of my decision in choosing the 5 star
Looks Huge! “That’s what she said”
This is your Boss. You are fired!!!! 😅
Great ride through some rough terrain. It was great to see what my five star will handle. Pretty impressive!
Awesome video and ride along you definitely put the 5 star through some tough terrain great job
Thanks you do a great job..KEEP UP THE BEST WORK
in the navy, we called it Sea Trials. Take the ship out after SRA/DSRA and run it through the paces. Document issues, come back in and fix them.
What an awesome first ride! I'm jealous.
Nice review and great riding..Just ordered the Step Star...Looking forward to more reviews...Hopefully Ecells will add the Chainstay Gaurds but I bought one anyway for my current bike which I'll just switch over when the new bike comes...Thanks for the review!
wow a great 5 star road/trail journey!
thanks for taking us along on the ride!
my sister live in Antioch awhile and Ive walked some of those trails. the scenery is outstanding with rolling hills & ranches here & there. then on to the waterways - a nice adventure.
I had noticed the chain stay guard wasnt there & yeah an ez fix [my other ebikes came with those] surprise surprise a cheap ebike had those & the derailleur protector. wow
thats an ez fix too. just bolt on and slap/wrap the other n away we go.
that slap guard is another place to get the logo on (!) ;)
a derailleur guard? just a nice thing to have and for a few bucks it is ez to get. :)
that 5 star looks mighty cool. and it rides great! [thank you for showing that]
Im holding out for the step star - Ive found that style works easier for this ole boy.
Thanks for another awesome video. It's great to see someone having so much fun riding. That's reason enough to watch your videos. Also,carry some lime with you for the scurvy 😊.
haha , haven't had vitamin C in months now
You beat your enemies… I mean… friends.
Thanks for the full vid of the 5 star I've been contemplating buying one , already have a early"23 Wired which doesn't have any mid suspension at my weight (243lbs.). The 2nd reason I purchased it was for the suspension 1st was the speed , so I really didn't get what was advertised . Really love the price point of the 5 star compaired to the wired , like $500 difference for a better warrantee and possibly better bike in all !!!
Now that was a true range test. Great entertaining video.
Planks of doom....I could never do it....u r a great rider.....this demonstrates it....
Loved the way you rode the bike. Real test here.
Great video and it was hilarious as usual! If I didn't have a AR Kepler already, I would definitely buy this bike because it looks like a winner.
That's a great bike too, very similar. This is a bit better in every way but same direction and the Kepler still outperforms most e-bikes, that was a decent choice.
another informational video! e-bike enjoyers eating good this week
Looks great, I can’t wait for my bike to get here , a few more weeks and I used your code from awhile back! Did u get a padded chain stay guard or the tape version?
I am liking it, you are a better rider then given yourself credit for, but definitely nothing wrong with humility for sure, excellent test riding, taking the 5 star through the paces, real time testing, I am impressed with the honest down to earth over the saddle fun riding, good job for the first day run, E-cells 5 star is impressive beautiful and definitely rugged and ready to take on most challenges, Hello from East Tennessee where greenery is the scenery, Well Done,
I am decent at riding, but there are literally people out there doing back flips on their bikes! I can do OK, but draw the lines and big drops, and jumps, and also could never do a wheelie. Maybe one of these days.. :(
Great video! That eBike seems awesome! And that is what $3 or 400 cheaper then comparative ebike shipped. I before them bought the comparative ebike and and happy with it and super impressed with the customer service. Even shipped me a few things I personally ruined for free. I paid more but it is what it is and I am happy knowing they will take care of me/it and nothing else matters. If E-Cells prove that kinda of customer support then for sure I can see them Top ebike of '24! And even if they cant prove customer service, it seems to be proven on this video an awesome eBike! Saved $400 to improve it your self. Very excited either way! Kinda crazy how lucky we all are with all this new ebike technology coming along like it is! I dont want a war and respect what everyone picks. Just pick one and ride! 🤘🙂
Great vid and bike. Got 38mi averaging 21mph outta my other bike today, windy af too
Nice job getting these last two videos out so quickly and doing it without compromising the content & video quality. Great job on the hill climbs. Question: where exactly did you plan on plugging in the charger? Have you done so in the past? I'd like to see you do a journey to a destination where you have to recharge at least a few times, maybe spanning a few days.
Just got my Five Star yesterday, Monday, and I found most of the noncritical bolts not tight enough, kickstand, front basket, water bottle, rear rack. There is one feature that I find very useful that even Ecells does not mention, there is a usb port on the display. There is also one on the battery, but it is not useful while riding the bike, imho.
I've done it a few ways in the past. One time I found an outlet at a park I was at, and other times the easy thing to do is get something to eat and plug it in wherever you stop at.
Those USB ports are typically super slow chargers, makes them only worth using as a last resort imo. I bring along a USB battery pack if I need to charge on the trail.
Great review! You certainly put the bike through the paces, better in my opinion then the first guy did. For me the chain problem is a concern because it has had problems on both reviews up to this point. Appreciate your your style and humor.
Its a super easy fix. I got a pack of 4 chainstay protectors for 6 bucks on Amazon.
Leprocy? Fibro - what? Scurvy? LOL! You are a funny dude. I love the "Planks of Doom". Any oncoming traffic ever on the planks? Spelunking is awesome. Yes, check out the cave; make sure you have a phone and flashlight. Great ride and video. Thanks for posting.
I've ran into people a few times on the planks. Have to dismount and let them pass. Ran into other people on bikes as well
Super ride indeed on the eCells 5-Star.
Your giving me a view of what I look like when I ride. That same ride is what I take at least three times a week
I enjoyed another one of your videos! Disregarding the pricing, I still am unable to determine which one of "those two ebikes" I should order. If only someone would make this decision for me 😉 😉. Might come down to durability, customer service, warranty coverage etc.... or you simply telling us which one 😉 😉. Keep your videos coming!!!
Hard to say no to free shipping, no tax, and a lower price all together.
That's pretty good. And you have the base model. 👍
It's great that you are riding it like I would, beating the shit out of it on day one! I've got the other 2024 bike and love riding it straight up a mountain and blasting back down.
💯 putting this bike through its paces to be sure. It’s amazing that it got that kind of mileage with all the inclines and rough pavement writing, not to mention carrying a decent load.
Yea, I was expecting less as well
Great video, good advices on the adjustments
Liked and subscribed. Enjoying your videos.
One thing I really wish these bikes had is a hybrid cadence/torque sensor. Where on the display you could switch between the 2 types of sensors. Torque for off road riding and cadence for on road.
I think at some point we will see that one bikes. Torque sensor for low speed, and cadence for once you get going would be super smooth imo.
I heard the fenders rattling going down that hill.
Can you put the handlebars closer to you. Great video. Lots of fun watching you have fun.
Thank you for this real world test ride, no namby pamby bs. Dave from ECells seems to be a legit dude, if his backflip doesn't sell his bikes I don't know what will. I have a 19" 5 Star in orange, black rims and upgraded suspension on order. These are not the same frames as the Wired Freedom, the potted controller is also a big upgrade.
Yea totally, in person you can easily tell these frames are very different . 19 " frame?? Are you 10ft tall?
@@shootthechit Ha Ha that's what Ecells asked me when I ordered it. I am 6-2 280 lbs so I look like a monkey f...n a football on regular bikes. My last bike was 21" and it felt about right.
A video suggestion would be a guide through the advanced display settings for the 5 Star specifically. A definition of each one even if not changed would be appreciated. Especially if a certain power level can be assigned each PAS level.
What’s your honest opinion? Five Star or Wired Freedom? Which should I order? I like the way you ride on the trails.
Great video
Great video showing real world usage.😎🤙🏻. Question: You and I are very similar in height and inseam.(6’3” w/ 32”inseam)Would you have gone with the 19” frame or stayed with the 17”? It looks like both would work, but I wonder what would be more ideal? What are your thoughts after riding the 17”?
17" for sure, the 19" would be for really big riders imo.
If it had a cassette instead of a freewheel you could upgrade to a rear derailleur with a clutch to help with that chain slap. A 10-12 speed cassette could give you better low-end gearing as well.
Nice video. How would you say pedal clearance compares to the "other" bike? I tend to pedal through turns sometimes. I think this might be my next bike (who am I kidding, no cash)
I only had 1 pedal strike today, but forgot to specifically test that. I will try again soon.
This is the first Ecells 5 Star video I have seen...you beat out those other slacker slugs!
Tailhappy has one also, buts a very early preproduction one.
@@baggerbenn ...Tailhappy is so damn lucky....gets a lot of bikes and beautiful hair..... 🤣😂
@@baggerbennnot si both bikes came off same production line. TailHappy's bike was flown in vs this bike that came via sea.
@e-cells2222 ...that does not change the fact that he is so damn lucky...gets a lot of bikes and beautiful hair....🤔🤣😅
Awesome! Admittedly, I also have a little bit of regret not springing for the gold rims...
Yea.. and its not like its easy to swap after the fact either since you would have to get the rear wheel relaced. Just going to have to live with the regret :( lol
@@shootthechit Totally. Or worse, buy a rim with a whole new motor. My plan is to maybe spruce up the black rims with some rim tape.
Looks like you have a nice place to ride with lots of interesting variety.
Very fortunate in that regard. Have access to pretty much every type of trail around here
Awesome video. You live one town away from me it's cool to see someone ride around Antioch. My matte black five star will arrive tomorrow. I'm super excited. I wanted to ask you because you said you had a white wired freedom, which one do you like more? Do you notice any differences between them? Thank you
Too soon to tell, but you are right about the weight, it's noticeable it also feels more solid
@shootthechit you mean that extra weight of the frame on the five star makes it feel more solid than the freedom? And I think I've seen that huge hill at the end you went down on Lone Tree. If it's the one I've seen you are a crazy man and the camera definitely doesn't make it look how it really looks.
Do you think it would make it up the California incline? 🤔
Already been done!
I recently transitioned my channel for my arm wrestling extreme sports channel to Ebikes and I got to say you got some concrete looking forearms dude
I would arm wrestle when I was much younger, but its so hard on your arm. The last few times I did it, bicep tendon was sore for a few weeks. Might have been due to bad form though.
Nice job ! what is the steepest incline you can ride it up , we live in the mountains and our property has a road 17 degree incline , will this ride up that
I'm not sure about the grade but I've taken it up some pretty steep inclines
Great review. You really did put it through some varied terrain and steep hills. Did you get the cadence or torque sensor?
Cadence sensor .
@@shootthechit would you recommend the cadence sensor over a torque sensor for these type of bikes?
@rickbarber8399 I haven't tried the torque sensor so I can't say definitely, but the cadence works great. Doesn't leave me wanting to upgrade
Not to worry Mr. Chit. I'm sure you're boss will be compassionate when he finds out that you had scurvy. 🤣 If I were to buy an ebike, that's the one I'd choose...but with the belt drive option.
I'm no Doctor, But I think you might have "Mad Cow Disease" !! Keep up the humor and your fun narration, Really sets you apart from the rest!! Nice job, Fun and funny but very informative video!! Keep up the great work Mr Big Dog Chit 😂
New subscriber here. Looking for my next e-bike and the almighty algorithm brought me to your channel.
Would you say the cadence sensor is calibrated well, or would you opt for the toque sensor?
Keep up the good work and best of luck with the scurvy 😂
I would stick with the cadence sensor on this bike. It's the best setup I've tried. The only issue is with the higher pedal assist levels sometimes it can really jolt you off the line from a dead stop
@@shootthechit thanks! This bike is at the top of my short list so far.
Just curious did you bed the brakes in before you started or did you just climb on it and take off because I noticed a little bit of brake squeal.
I did bed them in. I think the hard braking is part of it
So that bike doesn't have the torque sensor? Just improved cadence? I haven't seen that mentioned until now. Great video brother. I like how you got the cow colored bike for camo in the herd
Its a cadence sensor, I've ridden a few bikes with this same cadence setup and prefer it over most of the traditional tiered cadence bikes that will propel you forward to a set MPH.
Those cows will never suspect a thing!
Reminds me of my Wired Freedom but heavier, right? Seems like its heavier
I'm always sharing your page on my page to advertise and promote your business.
Awesome review I'm sold its the five star
Hey Big Dog, any foreseeable issues with getting bar end mirrors for the Five Star? I was thinking about ordering a set ahead of time...
I've never actually mounted mirros before so I can't answer that. I would assume it wouldn't be an issue.
@@shootthechit Thanks man. BTW--which "chainstay protector" do you recommend?
What upgrades did you choose for this bike when ordering it? Explaining that would be helpful
This bike is 100% base model with no options. I wanted it that way because I assume the vast majority of people ordering these bikes will get them configured as such.
These bars are crazy high. Reminds me of ape hangers you see on some Harleys. If I get one I'd have to swap them out for normal mountain mike bars. Not sure what to do with all the extra wiring and brake cables. The Super Monarch has the bars I'd want.
I like the BMX bars , one of my favorite parts of the bike, but I see your point , they are high
great video chitt&piss. you deserve that mental health day off. I don't think it will work on you, but at least you tried :)
I like it! Honestly, look out Wired!
Silly question here, does the twist throttle on this bike modulate the speed like a motorcycle throttle or is it a simple on/off function? The few bikes i have ridden with thumb throttle were either on full power or off, no in between. Ive never ridden a bike with a twist throttle.
You can modulate the throttle, but its pretty sensitive. So its like a motorcycle, but more sensitive
Great video chit…! 5 Star looks like the new leader. Digging on your riding and commentary…. ! Heineken signs is fine, but really turn off that scurvy TV , or at least make it a static image …
Ideally I would setup in another room. without the TV, but don't have the space
Great review! Could you tell me the name of your helmet?
Retrospec Remi. , I got it on Amazon
When you say quiet..smooth comes to mind.. Did you get any upgrades with that bike and if so what are they?
Since I see others posting their weight.. Currently I weigh 230 lbs.. So I would say that I am in the big boy club..
Mine is a stock base model FIVE STAR, no upgrades
@@shootthechit Nice
Are these 60 volt bikes using a motor specifically designed to operate on 60 volts or is it a 48 volt motor than can handle 60 volts? Hentach doesn't list any 60 volt motors on their website and the ecells original specs were 1200 watts, 120 nm torgue tested at 48 volts, then the new specs are 1500 watys, 147 nm. Same motor, just tested with a higher voltage. My concern with what I see with this is motor longevity. Motor would run all day long on 48 volts but subject to over heating on 60 volts and at the very least a much shorter life span. If I am wrong about this please explain.
Can we Get them in Australia please
Hey Chithead I can see you've had some landscaping done on your chateau,
They do landscaping here like 2 times a year lol
I like Your Video on this Bike, Today, Now I'm leaning on Buying this Bike over the Wired Freedom I like the fact that I can get this bike with different color rim and a torque sensor if I choose to which I think I'm going to get. Do you have a discount that I can mention on your behalf?
The options on this bike really does set it apart. I hope the aftermarket catches on to this style of bike going forward so we end up with more and more options.
Discount code is CHIT100 , 100 dollars off! Thanks
What tires are on this. E-bike?
Just a few more months and i can order this bike, i hope the discount will still work lol
Flat out with Kevlar. I will be honest with you. I used to carry around a lot of extra stuff until I got a flat one day because I ran over a bolt that had a 3/8 inch shank.. I kept hearing this clicking noise so I pulled into a convenience store and then I saw the bolt head sticking out of my tire. Without thinking, I reached down and pulled it out. And of course, the tire went flat, even though I had flat out with Kevlar in the tube. So I pushed the bike over to the Little compressor said it a handful of quarters made sure that the hole in the tire was pointing down aired up my tire and was able to ride home. That was six months ago. I haven’t done anything else as far as fixing the flat tire lol.
Thats pretty awesome, can't ask for more than that
For us 5’8” riders, do you think the 24” tires are best?
I'm interested to see one with 24" tires as well.
Dude I almost pulled the trigger on the Wired but you had issues with the gearing and going up hill in Hollywodo. My entire city is king of the hills, so I haven't pulled the trigger yet. I'm waiting for a good ebike like the Wired that can take on many hills without any gearing issues. Would love to hear your thoughts.
Watch this video….it shows the power and climbing ability of the E Cells⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Get any of the dual motor clones Philodo H8, SMLRO V3 etc those eat up hills.
This bike is pretty good at climbing especially since it has the 11-34 rear cassette, but if you were going to do a ton of hills, I would also step down the front chainring to something smaller like a 46 tooth. You could do Hollywood sign on either right off the showroom floor, but you just have to turn up the assist more.
Looks like a wicked bike to me lmao
Great job! Great Review! Thorough and Honest....Eat some oranges to cure your Scurvy...😁
I have to go to work if I cure my scurvy!
🔥🔥🔥🔥
Hey are the handlebars from the five stars shorter than the ones on the wired freedom????
I don't know about shorter but I think they are narrower
I got a wired freedom should I sell it and buy the five stars??? Is it that better quality? That doble crown fork looks awesome
Good video. I just received mine today .that bike you pass going up that Steep Hill, would that happen to be one of the bikes that looks just like the bike you were riding, from an anonymous unnamed company?
haha yea it was. So weird because that's the first one I've ever seen in the wild and I just happen to run into him right in my hill test. 1 in a million odds, I couldn't believe that happened. After that he rode right off too, never got to talk to him
@shootthechit that was cool. I used to own a wicked freedom and sold it to buy the 2024 wired freedom. Purchased the five star instead.
Wired and ecells are at the top of the pyramid for ebikes
Can you recommend one bike, if you only had $2,000 to spend, which one would you buy? The Wired freedom or the five star?
If you only had 2000, the only one you could get is the E-cells since there isn't tax or shipping. Easy decision!
@@shootthechitVery true. The Wired is about 2500 once taxes and shipping are factored in.
Great video but you neglected to just come out and tell us which bike you prefer. You are in the rare position of fully testing both. Don; be so diplomatic. Which would you buy if you could only buy one? 😀
But I need to make a 48 part video series leading up to that first!
Honestly.. I've purchased 2 Wired bikes at full price and don't regret it, but if I was going to buy a bike now I would go for the E-Cells for a few reasons. Its cheaper, free shipping, tax free and you can customize it. Its hard to justify spending the extra money
I would love these bikes more if they had thinner tires.
Really want to see one of these with 24" just to make it less of a pig
Auto center drive best bike in Antioch
Where'd you get the bad ass helmet?
Amazon, it's the Remi Retrospec
While I can appreciate the reason your not mentioning a direct comparison with the Freedom/cruiser left and right specifically. We both know many of the viewers of this video have one of those and are watching to see if they should upgrade to the 5 star from it. Maybe come up with a code word just for us in the know bros to reference where this one beats that one specifically 😉
Great vid man, you finished first!
Like a safe word ?? lol . They are pretty similar bikes, if I had the other one already , honestly I wouldn't sell and buy a new bike , unless you really want a change or an excuse for a new bike! The best bike is the one you ride imo
@@shootthechit safe word lol 😂 ya let’s go with that… I get that they are basically the same bikes (newest wired version at least) aside from the frame and controller box. I’m still rocking the 23 cruiser and had planned to upgrade to the Freedom this year but it does seem this 5* is the better choice. I find myself riding harder and rougher terrain which is beating on my step through a bit more than I should. 0 issues after 1000+ miles on it though, even after some pretty rough outings.
@@FreakyT333 I have a 2023 Cruiser as well. I mostly really like it except the handlebars are prone to shaking (does yours do that too?) and I bent the frame from jumping it lol but thats my fault
@@shootthechit ya man, I actually mounted a little Hemiway bag up front between the handlebars and forks carrying my electric pump and tools to add a little weight up there as I had a bad wobble when I let go. That did solve the issue and I can ride hands free now. The step through frame just has too much rear weight biased and flex, not great for riding spiritedly as one likes to do in their more experienced ebike miles… Great for cruising I just think I’m ready to graduate to full suspension.
the granny gear on the 5 star is way different than the WF.
It's very noticeable , I put one on my other bike as well
WHERE WILL YOU BORDER THE CHAIN GUARD FROM?
I got one on Amazon