I built a Chinese Carbon EBIKE!!
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- I purchased a $680 FULL carbon frame direct from China, with a HUGE 840Wh battery. It's called the Dengfu E10. I Paired with a Bafang M500 Motor rated at 95Nm torque, massive 840Wh internal battery. This bike looks like it could be the ULTIMATE electric enduro mountain bike at reasonable pricing.
If you'd like to see more details, I have a full build thread over at EMTB Forums including full breakdown of parts costs, frame supplier etc.
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Bike Stats:
- 24.5KG Weight
- Mixed wheel size 29er front 27.5 rear
- 840Wh battery, 95Nm Motor
- 63.8 degree head angle
- 505mm reach (Frame Size XL)
- 455m Chain Stay
- 170mm Rockshox ZEB
- 155mm rear travel, Rockshox Super Deluxe
- DT Swiss H1700 Wheelset
- Deore 4 pot brakes
- Deore 10 speed drive train
- Big Betty Rear / Magic Mary Front
Also a BIG thanks to MOSHON-E and APickup for support and help with the build and paint process
Doing a DIY build like this also has negatives. It takes a fairly long time to build, shop for parts etc, especially in the current situation with delayed / restricted stock! You need tools etc, time to build. And not the best support when you need help. Warranty etc will also take time if I need it. BUT its very rewarding building your own! And you can choose the parts that you really like.
For many folks, a direct / shop bought bike is by far the best option, all things considered. Yes, you spend more, but the support is (usually) much better. But great to see this DIY build as a feasible option for those who would like to give it a go.
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Loved doing this! Bike weight is 24.5KG (forgot to add that part to the vid!) have been riding the bike and it’s great!! Can’t wait to share the next vid. Also to add I am NOT suggesting this is the best way to go about getting an ebike!! Lots of time spent painting, building, waiting etc etc.
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Warranty, reliability, longevity etc etc all need to be tested. And that’s one of the reasons I did this. To experiment. It’s a LOT of work to do it this way. Lots of tools, time and patience.
Replacement of the long awaiting... decathlon stilus
Looks great - tbh for the component cost it would be worth having a spare motor/battery as quick swap replacement- be interested in how motor compares noise and power delivery
Looks a lot like Canyon Spectra, but think you got a better motor & spec for almost same price as 7.0, plus Canyon not available until who knows when?
You pays your money and takes your chance.
Cheap Chinese stuff, is cheap because they don't bother with QC :(
Let's hope the frame is a good one, and doesn't snap putting you in hospital.
@@kevinshort3943 you assume that big brand QC is decent. They often don’t X-ray or ultrasound scan the carbon frames, so there’s probably little difference between them. Look at Luescher Teknik’s channel where he cuts up and ultrasounds frames. Some of them can be quite bad!
As a complete bike nerd buying every bike I have as a frame set and building them up, this is exactly what I've been waiting for. With the parts, time and a little bike building skills ... I'm sold.
Unexpected. You went above and beyond what any bafang conversion bloke would do. This is DIY done right, thank you for showing the way. This is really inspiring me!
I did built this bike after watching your video. I have to thank you so much, it is awesome! I recommend M600 motor, 29" wheels front/back and 160mm travel front and 150mm travel in the back.
His idea of Cheapest is much different from mine! LOL
Fair play Rob. I did the same thing by buying 4 alloy frames which use the Bafang Ultra motors in 2019. 3 full suspension frames and one hardtail. All four bikes I built cost me less than my Levo and Kenevo. This is the next step for ebike owners however, I do agree with you in terms of the purchasing process. I'm quite lucky to have private property which I can access in my neck of the woods. Perhaps I'll make a vid and upload my Bafang Ultra collection for all to see as all four still work after near 2 years.
Keep up the vids Rob 🤙
What’s the weight of your full suspension alloy framed ones?
@@mathewh3849 it differs between builds. The weight of each frame without batteries is between 17kg - 21kg. Each kilowatt battery weights 4.5kg. I will be honest and say that my builds are on the heavier side. But, they can fly when you want them too. I'm on the verge of preparing a vid showcasing them (just need to get permission from someone I know who owns private property again) so I'll update my EMTB Forums page when it hits. Let me know if you would like to see anything specific in the video. I've already have people asking me about geometry and motor power which I'll cover in great length.
Ride safe dude 🤙
I think this show a good quality bike is in order of the USD 6000, the calculation u guys made doesn’t include labor hours, if u account for that u end up pretty much in the same bracket price.
Rob this is one of your best videos, can’t wait for the review.
agreed.
Agreed too! This is definitely next level stuff. Rob never says never to a challenge.
Right?
yeah!
Damn it Rob you have just send me down the rabbit hole to research for myself... Why have I just ordered a premium ebike before I found your vid...?
Really interested in your review.
A lot of people have cheap Chinese mountain bikes, they just don't realize it....
hahahahahahhahha ,,, too funny but true .
Swaggerlot Yep. And I'm not sure why he titled this "cheap".
@@jayryan7473 because its quite cheap for an carbon e bike with these components
@@philippkraus7201 its not cheap. its just less expensive
@@HannyDart for a lot of people it's JUST Expensive ...
Netherlands here, quite a lot of brands have a bafang motor, they're pretty good and some perform better than bosch. (Speaking as someone working in an e-bike store)
Any cheap ebikes , I'm in Netherlands
@@RafiRafi-yo8vn "Van Dijck" compared to many brands it's pretty good quality and also uses bafang, front wheel or mid motor
@@SophiaF3499 they're not mountain bikes though
Great job on the paint job! It looks great, but I would have left it flat black and maybe put some select decals here and there on it maybe just because it's so much easier. Also, you'll never have to worry about scratching the flat black carbon frame.
horrible paintjob. was looking brilliant in black satin and he made it look like a cheap plastic toy.
@@constantinosschinas4503na it looks epic
You’re gonna cry long and hard after that first scratch! 😂
Or when the frame cracks
@@Fellafoe69 690$ for a frame swap is not that bad. I had some chinese frame in the past, none cracked. I would not use handlebar or fork because failure owuld be so bad but for other parts why not.
I definitely did.
My dad spent ages painting mine for Xmas and I took it out and him not being am expert on bikes hadn't adjusted the chain guide properly and so the chain came off and scratched up all the chain guide then i dropped a pair of pliers on it and scratched up the top tube and i just cried.
Or in 6 months when that bafang blows up.
@@YerDad632 😂😂😂😂😂
That colour is absolutely dreamlike! The bike is absolutely stunning, I'm so stoked on how the bike ended aesthetically
By far the best E-bike video I've ever seen Rob. Such interesting content and beautifully delivered. I've just built a short travel 29er and know how much work you've put into this. Fun but hard work. That paint job is fantastic and the whole bike looks gorgeous. And it's totally unique which has to be worth a lot to you. Can't wait to see how it rides.
"cheapest", proceeds to spend over 4 grand. Right
Lmao right? Just buy a motorcycle or a car at that point.
Its an e bike not just a bike
@@Rhythm.E30 yeah, and you can build an ebike for under a grand. By ebike standards, it's expensive
@@callumkingunderwood i don't think i would trust a full suspension e bike that is under a grand...
@@callumkingunderwood ebikes under grand are either city bikes, with cheap hub motor, or DIY emtbs which are not suitable for serious riding, ...
Actually good emountain bikes cost $5k+
When I was 8 years old, my father bought me on my birthdays a part of a car, when I turned 21 I recieved the body and then for the first time I knew what I was making, At 23 my project was complete, a 911 Porsche. I kept that car until I was 39 as I knew it inside and out, Sadly my father died in 2001 but his memory and my project lives on even today in 2021. Great video and fantastic colouring.
Got a thumbs up as soon as I heard : "I'm calling it the CHEEB" 😄😄
its a swear word meaning vag in cantonese lol
Great build, but I wouldn't call it "cheap"
I thought it was a great video, But I also agree NOT a cheap ebike.
Maybe under £1500.😁
@@jamescox389 a brand new carbon ebike with the rated specs the “cheeb” has, plus suspension he’s fitted, plus painting and all the rest of the parts. You’ve no chance for anywhere near £1500. Considering the forks are half that budget alone...
in the world of mountain biking, this is cheap. Outside of that world though, not so much.
A levo that costs £300 more comes with some of the lowest ender components so its actually an amazing deal
@@aaronlister2741 he said cheapest ebike, this isnt the cheapest ebike, simple as that mate
Rob, what an absolutely brilliant video and effort from yourself, this video will genuinely inspire SO many riders to take the dive into "eeb-it-yourself" (trademark pending!). I'm so impressed with how much you have developed your you tube channel and your skills over the last 2 years, its been a pleasure to follow your journey, we have met a couple of times at Berkshire cycles and Peaslake and you have always been very approachable and genuinely friendly, I've had a gen 1 Turbo Levo expert for over 4 years now and I still love it as much as the first test ride! I'm in the market for a new bike this year(2021), as I've done everything I can to my ride to better it, plus I've been waiting for that "ground-breaking new bike" to hit the market, the SL almost temped me, but I think 2021 with have some pretty special things coming from various brands! Good luck with all your future endeavours and keep up the hard work (trust me, its greatly appreciated)... Happy New Year, 2020 can F--k right off! LOL
Should have put some “cheeb” decals under the clear because that name is too good to not show it off!
Im still waiting for someone to put a lightbar an one of these E-mtb, with that batter size im sure you could get it to last ages!
Well this could be an even cheaper alternative to the Decathlon Stilus. I bet you could build a nice enough bike for around £2000 if you bought cheaper suspension etc or even some good 2nd hand bits. Looks a nice bike Rob and that colour is 😍
LEEDS106 or just build a lot of bikes. Then order from rockshox and get quantity discount. If a bike is cheap it doesn’t bother me what it looks like although I wouldn’t need an e bike
That's the price of frame and battery. Decent long travel suspension won't come free. You can go down to Yari/Deluxe select level but that's still serious money. If you want wheels that'll stay a bit true for the kind of stuff this kind of machine is meant to ride it'll cost a bit too. I would say 600$ for the fork 250$ for the shock 250$ for the wheels, tires cost a lot of money and matters a lot too. 100 for the dropper 20$ for each component. In the end it addup.
Rob i am so excited to see your video. Finally a professional review of the bafang. I'd just like to take this opportunity to say SUCK IT ! To all the over priced big mafia bike companies that have tried there hardest to keep bafang down and prices up.
Rob, I want to thank you for adding the dollars to pounds conversion in the video. It helps Yanks like me out a lot! Beautiful, beautiful bike. Fantastic 😊
Fun fact: _"cheap"_ in British English means _"expensive"._ 🤪
Ebikes from known brands cost 6 to 8 thousand pounds
@@enisab4495 a simple search on eBay finds electric bikes for less than 300€. That's would I would call "cheap" in this context.
@@ChilapaOfTheAmazons are you stupid? Bikes at that price snap in half after you sit on them, the battery the motor and the components like brakes wheels drivetrain etc. are 100% trash and will be useless after a ride
@@enisab4495 you couldn’t be over exaggerating more. One ride? One ride? You really really think a bike is going to be unridable after ONE SINGLE RIDE? You think it will snap in half just sitting in it? You have no right to call someone else stupid if that’s honestly what you think will happen. Obviously $300 cheap will not be anywhere near a $6k bike quality. Literally everyone already knows that. You tried to make someone else look dumb by actually being dumb. I love to see it.
I mean 5500 dollars is nowhere near cheap, that's fucking much money but 300 dollars for that kind of bike would just be like getting it gifted. Even up to 1500 dollars or something i would call this bike cheap. After that not anymore. But since we are already here... What does cheap really mean? Having a low price in general or a low price for what you get?
The bike looks great, and looked quite intuitive build wise. Will say been wishing we might see a shift away from hard wired lights an turning lights on bikes, as some companies can put pretty low grade lights on them, and a switch to having some usb ports on the bike frame. I say this as many lights have usb connectors it seems, allowing us to choose what light we enjoy the most, and still run it off the battery of the bike over buying a battery we need to fit on the bike. Put on some covers to hide the ports when not in use, and even the companies having their own lights you can use built for the bikes they sell an it would be a nice change.
Just superb, really interesting, and the video is brilliantly produced ... hope the bike delivers! Well done Rob. I admire your patience too!
Looks amazing! Please do a heaps of jumps and drop-offs. We all want to see if you can break the frame 😆
For sure! Needs a proper test
Best answer yet! I think we’ve all seen Chinese carbon frame break videos...although this looks pretty damn solid. 🤔
@@bradtrent5298 from what i'm told most frames are either chinese or taiwanese.. what name brand companies do differently is quality control and rejection. i worked with chinese suppliers in electronics and they're not all fun to work with. most would try to bypass checks, re-use circuit boards for example and if you don't notice.. no recourse, because china. pinkbike had a video where a company they interviewed said 'basically we need someone in china all year to quality check parts'. They CAN make a good product but generally if there's no oversight, you're effed.
@@insanebmxthomas Oh, I get it.....and that’s why no matter how good the spec or how solid the design looks, there are still all those Chinese Carbon frame explosion videos that would make me pucker if I was the guy flying down a hill on the back of one of them! 😬
A lot of guys have already been thrashing frames from this company. Only major complaint is to put locktite on all the hardware threads so it doesn't rattle loose.
Well done mate and kudos for hanging in there. I would have left it stock and rode the shit out it lol.
Excellent video!! Ahead of the pack by miles
Best eMTB video by far. Good job. Bike looks stunning.
I find the scene at the end of the vid where he says “I did it!” Very relatable one of the best feelings is when something you’ve spend a lot of time on just works and it’s done
Very interesting project Rob - well done, and like many others who have commented I'm interested to see how this stands up to punishment, and I
agree with your comments about the Deore drivetrain - I've been running Deore cassettes on my Focus Jam2 for the last couple of years with no problems.
I got 1600 miles out of one cassette and chain combo, and only replaced them because it seemed like I should - they still worked fine!
The current set is on about 1000 miles at the moment with no issues.
I'm quite interested by many of the comments regarding Chinese quality.
Not all manufacturers will be up to scratch for sure (but that's the case everywhere, even here in the UK).
I design products for a Chinese manufacturing company who supply Domestic Lighting, to US, UK and various other markets.
Obviously these are safety critical items and subject to stringent testing and certification, in a similar way to the testing that would be required
for a bike frame.
In our factory we manufacture for some rather top end retailers and we also make stuff at the lower end of the price scale for Walmart!!
Same production lines, same staff, same Design, R&D and sampling dept., same process, work flow management, testing and QC broadly speaking.
Different customers do have slightly different requirements, but they all follow the required legislation.
It's usually the materials, and components that are specced that makes the most difference to the perceived quality and price of the product.
I would imagine that this is a very similar scenario in the bike manufacturing industry.
I don't know if Dengfu are an OEM manufacturer for any big brand cycle companies?
In our industry, by having long standing relationships and working closely with branded and trusted retailers we've learnt good practice over the years, so if a Chinese frame manufacturer has similar relationships they would also benefit from this, and they should therefore be able to offer a quality product on a direct basis.
However, some Chinese manufacturers will cut corners if they are off loading goods into the domestic market or just shipping stuff out directly to end customers, so potential home builders should do their research and proceed with both eyes open and at the same time be aware that the money saved is probably a good proportion of what brands charge in order to be able to achieve brand confidence through customer support, replacement parts, warranties etc.
You should do a collaboration with Hambini and get him to do a frame quality check.
Be interesting to see what the alignments are like and if there are any flaws in the carbon.
Have a great 2021 Rob and thank you for all you did in the last year
Thanks Michael you too 👊
@@RobRidesEMTB for real, you built that bike for that price? 🤯 I might just do that myself as well then, though my 2019 ebike is still riding great.
The Bafang motor is incredibly impressive! I swear by it no matter what!!
Absolutely epic, best looking ebike I've ever seen, and the spec has me excited aswell. Can't wait for the ride review and your thoughts on the Bafang motor, but very nicely done indeed. 👌🏻👍🏻
I can’t find the specs- can you put the link to them please
That paint job looks better than my Norco sight vlt A1. The factory paint is crap
Nice job 👍 might repaint mine now!!
i liked the factory paint more
Many of the paintjobs on these bikes are garbage. The paint on my 2018 Enduro Elite is faded and pathetic, to the point where I'm going to have to strip it and repaint it so it doesn't look like shit.
Weight?
The problem with rattle can paint is that it won't last. It's fine for decorative objects, but on mtb it's a nighmare in the long run. Spray gun with high quality automotive paint is a must for this type of use.
e-bike noob here, I'm wondering why going with a carbon frame where the bike will ultimately end up very heavy because of the motor and battery ? An aluminium frame wouldn't be better for this kind of build ?
Your still saving weight in the end with carbon
It is worth it to save the weight so it is easier to throw the bike around the trail. A lighter bike will be able to jump higher, and be maneuvered easier
@@johnhanley9059 LOL you obviously know little about frame materials. And you don't seem to comprehend the idea of using a metal frame on an e bike vs some chinese carbon.
@@johnhanley9059 honestly a few pound difference probably won’t make a big difference in regards to maneuverability and jump height. A rider will get used to any bike/weight with time.
Recommended video to me and it was shot 10 minutes from my house, what are the chances 😂 great video 👍
"Tony" at Dengfu is great been buying all my XC hardtails, CX, road bikes off them for over a decade. Never one single issue with any frame and I'm a Cat 1/Clyde racer.
Totally agree with your approach! The most important things in ANY bike: Suspension, Wheelset aтв brakes. Transmission is an expendable part and 10 speed is more than enough having powerful e-motor assistance
One mistake: always protect yourself (lungs!) when you're sanding/cutting carbon. It can be inhaleted.
Sure. I did for the most part, just the recording of the vid I forgot to wear it. But good point 👍
Wet sanding keeps that risk down a lot but a very good point none the less.
@@RobRidesEMTB it’s only for your safety my friend! ;)
@@mydriaze9951 LOL Doing one bike doesn't create health issues . Even if he painted without a mask . It wouldn't do damage just once . He'd get high as a kite but once outside he'd be alright :)
@@RobRidesEMTB Great job . So what do you think your prep totals amounted to . Obviously a Spray booth cost you something . Looking forward to seeing your ride review . Best of luck on that. Also I paint Cars . When we paint we obviously smooth out the sins between coats . Like splashes and runs etc. However each coat blends into the paint of the previous coat . Kinda like how lacquer melts the coats together . It's normally not a practice to polish between coats . The paint itself takes care of that . Provided your other coats were in the time frame suggested by can instructions . If it said sand between coats they just meant rough sanding . I don't do much rattle can painting . So maybe it's a process I don't know about . But I don't think so . If you do this type of project again get yourself one of these. Makes painting sweeps much easier then just the nozzle on the rattle can . It's called Rust-Oleum-Comfort-Grip-Universal. There's a few brands out . Works great It makes the spray job look that much better *AGAIN GREAT JOB* Quite Impressive
I love how he says cheapest while costing $4000
Go try and find an Enduro e-bike with 170mm ZEB forks for less than £4000.......PLEASE
Agreed. Mountain biking really does seem to be pricing out so many people. $5500 is still a LOT of money.
If it was fully Chinese all the parts and stuff he’d be dead so he has to put good parts on at least but still not cheap yh
Dudes, I wish I had $1000 to spend on a project like this
A carbon full suspension ebike with quality components is a steal at 4k. Maybe you should stick to Walmart bikes.
Rob you earn my respect for trying it out I have a m600 from Frey and love it far surpassed my expectations your right nerve racking sending your money but paid off for me
I built the worlds most expensive Chinese ebike should be the title. If this is cheap sir please will you pay my rent. This cheap bike will cover half the year
Don't be "surprised" if you get another made in China with decent quality because made in China means great quality if you pay enough.
Taiwán has the control quality china needs lool
And also start making own frames and stop copying old bike carbon frame standards
If I have to pay more than Ali express prices for made in China goods from unknown suppliers, I start looking for alternatives. Many made in China products that you can expect some quality control on cannot even compete on price. It will be interesting to see how much Vietnamese manufacturing undercuts China in the future.
This is amazing. Do you have a full bill of materials? I want to build the same bike!
I've been buying direct from China for decades. In the past its been hi end audio equipment and it is hi end. The value is amazing. Just bought a shengmilo mx02s emtb. Arrived in 8 days and had to pay an extra £38 import charges. If not for brexit they would have been waived
Great looking bike. I don't know what it is but that feeling you get when something you built/put together works and performs is amazing. Also it's much more satisfying then just going out and buying a bike off the shelf. I do think if you was more budget friendly you probably could of built that bike for a lot less. I will say vids like this are good to see as it might encourage other riders of ebikes or analogue bikes to convert or build an ebike
The experiment that the bike industry is terrified by...
Yeah , back in the 90´s to about the beginning of the 2000´s it was the norm to build your own bike if you wanted something good .
ive got a strange feeling that this bike might crack really badly
You might be right... but boy is it a lot of work to do what he is doing.
And for reference are their any Chinese motocross kits I could just build up myself to save a few grand?
@@zionneidorf6740 As with all carbon frames. These "chinese" frames are made in the same factory with the same hands as the ones as $6,000 + brand name frames.
@@StuninRub With less QC
Nice I like how he is so excited for accomplishing the built is just makes you smile.
Way to go!!!!
I don’t know if I could of accomplished this.
And here we sell FS mountain bikes, Technibike Votaro, under 3500€. Continental electrics, frame made in Germany. Of course it's not carbon but anyway. This is very lovely looking bike you've built and that color is mesmerizing.
Dude thats the best video i´ve seen in my live. everything is just perfect
Check the video from Joe damois ( Danger)
I hope yor frame is more reliable .
Amazing work !
Mega video. Already have an eMTB but I like tinkering and building my own stuff, might have to do for my next bike in 2 years or so.
Awesome Rob, you successfully build Premium custom ebike at lower cost. Amazing, for those who like to DIY will appreciate what you have done. Kudos
decent, decent, decent haha. Really good video appreciate the quality
Amazing build, amazing color! But isn't chain to short? Looks like on biggest cog it will snap derailleur.
No it wont.
That looks ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! well done
I have the Deore on my mountain bike, and I think it's perfectly sufficient! Good choice man!
Any Import Duty or VAT on the overseas parts Rob?
One can always argue about this bike being "cheap" or "expensive". Technically this reminds me my build of a Hackintosh. You put in excellent or good components of your choice and you end up with a "reasonably priced" Superbike, which - if bought from a brand manufacturer would have cost you the double or more. I don't need one, but just watching this video makes we want to copy the build.
Fantastic results! Nice work.
Am I the only one who is worried because they've heard some horrifying stories about these Chinese carbon bikes snapping?
You mean like this? ua-cam.com/video/VZHWi2Ou5U8/v-deo.html
@@marcalvarez4890 yes
@Pheeb Hello
That's not true and the trustworthy companies that do, have the chinese companies under their own quality control.
Chines companies are, certainly for the time being, not trustworthy.
This is why I ride 100 year old bikes worth 30 euro.
I wouldn't hit any drops or jumps with that frame. Crack easily and you'll hurt yourself! Legit please invest into a brand bike frame set. Videos like this encourage others to do the same and you might end up hurting yourself. I just want people to invest properly and be safe!
Hi Rob, nice E-Bike you built there! Dont get insecure because it´s made with parts from China, I think you will still have a lot of fun with it. We have NCM in representation, they are very good from it´s price range according to our experience.
Giant talon 1 LTD and bafang bbs02b, all for 985$ doing 50kmh and close to 3000km with no maintenance and no problems.
_Win._
But this build, for that price... that's pretty damn good. I would still have preferred a frame where i could use a bbs02 now that i know how good it is :P
Nice vid, hope you enjoy ;)
You should call it “the beast from the east” since it’s a Chinese frame
Cannondale did that back in the 90s for the swingarm designs on the Super Vs :)
Dude, the mic stand was a great idea! I have a bunch of them laying around and now I can repurpose them, thanks for the idea!
hello great video, you inspired me for a project for the winter: build an ebike. Now the video is great, but a lot about the painting part; some of us probably need more info about the EVERYTHING installation. I m reading your build thread but I garantee you that a specific video to HOW TO assemble evrything on this frame will be very very very useful (for me in any case). In case, thx in advance
Wow the battery has a crazy price
Main problem/cost is shipping. Batteries are considered very hazarduous (after a 747 went down with all crew).
Why can’t we buy frame and motor anyway, choose our own upgrades instead of wasting money 💰 🤘
You can lol
because of the ebike regulations made by goverment. Same reason why u arent allowed to change some things on an prebuild emtb
First time watching your channel and I’m here to stay🤘🏻🤙🏻
Holy cow...nice work dude!!! Your attention to detail is amazing! Keep up the good work 👏
We call that “putting whipped cream on a turd” in my shop.
Or to quote that sage of american intellectual life,
"Lipstick on a pig"
Wonderful video bro , respect from GREECE
The Color you chose, Spot On! 🤩
For fook's sake man, who spends 4000 pounds on a Chinesium-carbonayse framed e-bike?
It seems madness! Who does the QC on the frame?
@@simonbailey2151 Good point. It's likely made in the same factory as some name brand bikes, but how can one know for sure?
Snapped chainstay here we come
Hey Rob, make sure you tighten your steerer tube top cap first and then your stem, if not you can get slop in the steerer tube and cause damage to the carbon. A good way to check is to put your front brake on and rock the bike forward and back, you should feel no play.
What a great video! I was like, I really need to skip video to end but I didn't do it! It was great to watch every second of the video until the end! :-) What a bike indeed!
Hey Rob, great video as the whole series. Big kudos! I was wandering why did you go for a carbon frame in the first place? Tbh carbon frames on emtb make absolutely no sense to me. The whole thing in carbon vs alu is about lower weight and higher stiffness, but in reality the difference is almost irrelevant when you replace your bottom bracket with an electric motor. So if there's only the status symbol factor left a no name frame, well it just doesn't cut it... you need spend big bucks on an S-WORKS sticker at the side and make sure the color matches your brand new iPhone.
Very impressed with your first effort at a DIY spray job, nice work!
Far out this video has made me realize how fun and easy building a ebike is great job by far favourite biking video
Thanks for doing the research, Fam.
The paint job is great, great work loving the vids keep it up.
Top notch video work. Awesome topic.
First time viewer
NIce video! I agree: the Bafang motors are beasts.
Wow 🤩 Rob, you got me excited 😝 I’m feeling very confident in building myself e E-Bike just like yours... i built3 years ago, my Giant Reign... with electrics I’m not very comfortable but watching your vid... I’m pretty sure I can do it ☺️
Great Build Rob! Is there anyway you could do an update with how the bike is performing or wearing out or whatever?
Looks great
One of the most beautiful color I have seen in a bike. Amazing video dude 🤟
Hello. Thank you very much Rob, that's exactly what I was waiting for, the dengfu & bafang test drive .... I'm waiting for the following ;-)
That looks sick!!! Congratz Bro!
Great work and video Rob
It looks amazing.
Good job Rob.
etoe is the best bike painter on internet
Got all my tips from him!
Great job Rob. Keep it up.
Even if I'm not into emtb I really like the video
Super nice video. And the bike looks sick!!!
Looking forward to long term frame test, if it can stand up to proper riding then it saves a good grand on anything else
The production quality here is insane! Great work!
You can get the previous version fully built up here in the States for $3500 from Luna Cycles. It's a bargain and a total beast to ride. It even comes with the m600 motor.