Himiway Zebra All Terrain Fat eBike Test & Review
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- Himiway upgraded the frame, battery and motor, making the Zebra one of the best bikes in this class.
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I love my original 2020 Himiway Cruiser! I am tempted to upgrade to the Zebra in the future. The reason I purchased the Cruiser was because of the weight limit. Now the Zebra has a higher limit but without fenders and rack. I did change the handlebars and stem for a more upright stance, on my cruiser. I am a disabled veteran and have a spinal cord injury that prevents me from walking without help, but when on the bike it is all good! I am approaching 78 years old and Himiway is my exercise every day! I think the upgraded motor would be great to have as well. I have upgraded to hydraulic brakes and it stops fast!
I really hope you get a Big Dog for the channel too! Subscribed!!! Also that hill is there EBR does their hill tests too! I would love to see a minimum range test on bikes like these. So people know they will have a guaranteed distance
I think they may be sending one soon.. fingers crossed. Yeah, I've been told that before haha. I try and top on the bikes for the range test, all depends on where I'm at, most trails have a 20 mph speed limit which stops me from doing so and I hate riding on the road
@@ElectricRevolution I would love to see a Review on the Big Dog as well, as that is the bike I am interested in, and waiting to see reviews on! 🤞
I wish I was wealthy I would buy 2 for my parents and 1 for me. Good review as always.
These are great! I weigh 852 lbs and they made me some custom carry bags around the bike so I can stuff all my excess floppy body skin into while I ride so it doesn’t end up getting caught in the spokes
Bell end
The irony of the Himiway Zebra being the slowest in the class. I particularly do not like that they’ve made the bike much heavier. What gives? I could maybe understand staying the same weight, but they haven’t added anything that would raise the weight by a ludicrous 10lbs. Dude, that takes away from the improvements in motor, speed, and even better range we should be getting from the better battery. Also the motor should be 1000watts nominal minimal really, but the ridiculous “750” technical Law ruins things for not necessarily speed which it does, but even more importantly torque. If we had access to 1,500watts nominal and of course maxing at way higher we’d all be much safer.
Hey man, really enjoyed this review. really thorough with what we can actually expect from it. This was the first I've seen of your videos, going to check out some more. Keep up the awesome work!
Welcome and thanks!
Thanks for the video. Good product info. I have a asomtom Q7 which is almost identical to the Hemingway. And if you ever test ride that it would be interesting to hear your thoughts on it. Pretty much the same bike & price just a different name on it in my opinion.
I know that bike ur talking about but the cons on asomtom q7 is the accesories battery capacity no integretade lights if im not mistaken Q7 also on a 48v 15ah battery 740wh so thats why its cost $500 less compare to zebra. himiway zebra goes for 48v 20ah 960wh and its really guaratee to 50miles on one charge between pas 1-3. I do have the zebra and i get 50miles just one charge and i weight 194lbs its still less than they claim but still good range also cant complain since i know that my weight impact the range.
This bike looks so gorgeous and top notch quality. I wish its motor were higher wattage atleast 500W
It is 750w…
@@BillBurnette I think you are right but it is US version. I am in the UK and it’s 250W here 😅
@@Rikimkigsck if I were you I'd check that the UK version isn't actually a 750w motor restricted to, and advertised as, 250w via the controller for UK law.
That's what I'm trying to find out after a UK UA-cam review recently mentioned it (I can't find the video in my history), as even at 15.5 mph, a bigger motor will be better.
I've recently emailed Himiway UK, twice, but as yet had no reply. If I get a reply or find out otherwise I'll post back here.
I would like to see an eight speed cassette and a larger front sprocket.
You can do that with a upgrade of parts and some labor and time...GLTU
I don't know why any of the manufacturers use a freewheel set up instead of a cassette.
Can you have a passenger 160 pounds the driver is also 160 pounds ??? You should definitely talk about heavy weight on this bike if they are rated 400 pounds . Also how would this affect the range and if the power of the motor will last ?????
The new Zebra lately, they lowered the speed to 40 mph in the settings?? No more 45mph 😞Pedal assist is set to 0-9 and 1-9 is in 10% increments to 90%. Mine goes 25mph with throttle only, and higher with pedal assist at level 5 on street level surfaces in the neighborhood , also the factory seat is a pain in the A__...lol, so I bought a Cloud9 seat, the Cruiser-Ciser saddle, with double springs under the seat, and a soft gel top ... ;-) Luv this bike...GLTA
You're not the first person to say the seat is pretty uncomfortable.
Great review! Thanks!
This is a good review
So this is another ebike with terrible gearing. This is why I can’t replace my Juiced Rip Current. Even at 30 mph I can still contribute via peddling.
this ebikes are not yet in our region
THANKS ANOTHER GREAT REVIEW.
YOU DO A GREAT JOB.
Riders up to 6’2” per the Himiway site.
Hello because of a good Himiway bike After 3 weeks and about 15 km it is defective (no more pedal assist)
After I tried the support they wanted a video from me with the description of the problem,
what I had done. The driving assistance via hand throttle worked perfectly,
what I showed in the video.
And what email came back from China ??? a video how I can speed up the hand throttle illegally,
with the statement that they helped me with it ?????????
I think the Himiway Service in China can't even watch video properly.
I've only had the bike 3 weeks and already have a neck on Himiway.
I hope for you that you never have to use the service, because the support in Germany gives the problem
also only to China, because nothing else comes from there either.
Have fun with your Himiway
and hopefully never a warranty case.
Hallo
Beautiful countryside you are testing in. Where are you testing the Himiway?
It is right! Southern Utah
The distance between the seat and handlebars issue you mention gives me pause to consider this (I'm 5'7"). Thanks for this very informative review.
It's a reach, the seat does move forward but only around an inch or two if that helps
So a rear hub motor, in what looks like a mid motor frame.
Is that because there's a mid motor version, or are they doing it to fool people into thinking it's mid motor?
I thought it was mid drive when I first saw it. I think that’s what they were going for lol but upon closer inspection, that’s where they put the controller. Their newer models do have mid drive, gonna send one soon
On Himiway's website, the range is listed as 60-80. Here's to hoping they underreported that as they did with top speed.
Range in my experience is anywhere to from 40% - 60% of what it's rated for. I did a range test in the review btw
@@ElectricRevolution I saw it, but it was a bit unclear. I think you said you believed it could have gone another 3 or 4 miles? Totaling 30 miles? Maybe more? Would that also be on a hilly road/trail? Your route also adds a lot of elevation gain, so would the Zebra fall in the 60-80 mile range on a level surface? You have some of the most informative and comprehensive videos on e bikes. But, I would love to see two range tests, one on level roads and one for climbing, time permitting of course. Anyway, thanks.
@@cyclon74 Range is always tricky, I've seen some channels where guys get 40 - 50 miles and I'd have to believe they were treating the bike as gentle as possible with soft starts, not a lot of stops, over even terrain. I ride fast and hard to show what you can expect if you take the bike to the limit. I would do two range test's but I just don't have the time. In answer to your question, yes for hilly terrain, I'd say 30 miles for flat trails, I think you could get another 10-15 maybe more. Hills really drain the battery fast on these heavy bikes.
@@ElectricRevolution Alright, alright, alright. Thanks for the reply. I figured two tests would require too much time.
These are " factory numbers " , ideal circumstances , they are talking about flat terrain and a rider who doesnt weigh a lot. Its called " creative math "
Hi electric revolution very good review but I paid $1,549 for my cruiser do you think it's worth the $450 upgrade to a zebra and do you expect to be doing any reviews on the cobras in the future thanks again
I don’t think so, Cruiser is a solid bike. I feel this is more expensive because they built the battery into the frame because both bikes perform almost the same. Reviewing other models soon
The Zebra has a larger battery, hydraulic brakes, better frame, etc. I think it’s a solid difference
@@jacobstabler9138 right on Jacob those are solid upgrades and I'm thinking about buying one I just hope I don't have to wait 3 months like I did for my cruiser
@@marknewman2683 did you purchase ?
@@hisdesciples no I didn't purchase it I discovered almost at the same time that I was going to purchase it that I'm being evicted I'm 68 years old and I'm handicapped but I'm still getting evicted and nowhere to go
Top little vid bro, But myself would only do electric conversion kits an do my own E-bike, If anything goes wrong then I can fix it it, I have read so many stories of people spending grands on E-bikes an E-scooters an not getting any help when it goes wrong, Plus when you finished fitting the motor an riding it, It gives you great satisfaction, Tho I do understand people not very good at fixing bikes ect, I only know coz when I was a kid, I used to take my bikes apart to put em back together again, lol, Days before mobile phones and PC,s lol, We even uses to climb trees for fun, An make death defying swings, But yeah I learned how to fix bikes ect as a kid so putting a motor on a bike is pretty easy, I'm doing a downhill bike frame up, With a cyc Pro conversion in summer Got buy it bit by bit an fit it when it's all there, But I do plan on doing a video of the build an uploading it, I suffer complex ptsd so got to do something constructive to take my mind off the past traumas, Sim Racing helps aswell but I really wants a downhill Hill bike now......
Great video tho.....
You got a point there , i am a bicycle technician myself and im thinking of buying a himiway zebra myself . The lack of service doesnt concern me . I can service my own bike .about the electric parts , well .... Its mainly BAFANG.. you can service that easily with a computer , a 15 dollar cable or an app . Ibut for the mechanical parts , you need a mechanic or be a mechanic yourself.
@@roolio227 Yeah I bought a bafang usb lead for my BBS02, I still not done it yet tho, I am happy with how the bike is stock, In the UK you do 50mph on a mountain bike, It's a matter of time before that bike is taken off you, A normal looking bike won't see...
But yeah I would only ever get a DIY E-bike, More satisfactory when it's done by your own hands...
Yeah I recommend anyone to install a motor on their bikes, If I can do it anyone else can....
Thanks for the reply, Stay safe on the roads yeah....
Peace.....
@@mad-b264 your welcome ! I have the same , plus its much cheaper to do this yourself . I live in the Netherlands and this is a bicycle country , there are plenty of bicycle mechanics out here ( and i have my papers as a bike mechanic since a few months) ,
I see it as a learning process , pulling a bike apart and discovering new features and quirks along the way gives me a kick :)
THANK YOU!!!!!
Is there a dent in the frame near the rear tire and pedal or is it like that so the pedal doesn't hit the frame? Almost ordered this bike until I read numerous customer support complaints which seems to be a common with many direct-to-consumer ebike companies. Not sure if this is an accurate statement but from what I've read, Himiway does not have a presence stateside and directly ships the bike from China to the consumer; can any Himiway owners confirm?
Didn't even notice that and it does look like a dent but it's not, it's part of the design, the pedal isn't that close to the frame.
So why does it look like it has a mid drive motor a big cut out where the crank set is when the bottom bracket is if it has a hub motor?
@@Poolstick00 I would guess because they are sharing frame components/geometry with the sister product - the Cobra PRO - which does have a mid-drive. Suggests that you could retrofit the same motor as the Cobra Pro into this at a later point if you wanted to. Have to change the rear wheel too I guess.
I ordered mine in June 8 and received it on June 17. It shipped out of California. Probably a warehouse that Himiway ships inventory to. Indirectly it is coming from China
Which bike is better the Himiway Zebra or the Bee Cool pathfinder??
Pathfinder performed better in my tests so that would be my pick
Great review , as always . This new price , makes me very happy that I bought my " Cruiser " last year from them when I did . I don't get the , putting the battery under the frame ? Just seems like a way to beg for it to fall out if not latched good , or dropping it while installing . I " guess " they didn't it for apperance , so from the top , the frame looks better . Be safe out there ... Gubs
Though I totally understand what you are saying there are lots of bikes on the market that mount the battery is the same spot. The Aventon Level has be around for 3 years and there hasn’t been any issues of the battery falling out due to the position.
@@hadleybennett6875 OK , but , other than for appearance for the frame of the bike . It makes no sense otherwise . I will say this . I am glad my "Himiway Crusier " is not like that . ... Gubs
Thanks man and yeah, I think they're playing around with different designs and to be honest, I have dropped the battery a couple of times, not with this bike but others that have the same design but I'm ok with it cause I love the look
I think another reason for a bottom mount vs top mount is battery size. It'd be very hard to get a 20Ah battery to fit as a top mount on the step over. Much more feasible on the step through model but why make 2 batteries when you can make 1 if it works.
Solid state is coming. It will be the game changer for all these ebikes . 7 hrs charge is too long
Bring it!
What is solid state?
I have three Himiway bikes. One with 500 miles on it. It has been broken for seven months due crank bearings. No help from hemenway after countless E mails and videos. One bike has 38 miles. The hall crank sensor wire got broken on a ride. This is not a warranty due to the fact that I broke it. It has been the same thing no customer service. Now they say the can't get the part due to back orders. How can they have bikes coming in to sell when they say no parts available. Aren't bikes made with parts.
Three bike for sale.
Wow.. I was about to order one until I read this
@@bearbull88 did you order one?
@ThunderChicken No I didn't. However, I have found a bike shop that actually carries Himiway. I thought about having them order a Zebra since it has hydraulic brakes, integrated battery, 60 miles range and the wiring in now routed inside the frame. Also $100 off right now. They are advertising it as an upgraded cruiser. Haven't pulled the trigger yet but having a dealership that can honor the 2 year warranty really helps. They are really pushing the Aventon though, only 2 Himiway in stock but a lot of Aventon.
@@bearbull88 yea I’m doing the same. I found a dealer as well and I’m going through them. Although, they only have a step through and I’m not into the white. But I think I’m just going to vinyl wrap it.
Great review 🚲👌
26 miles with only a thousand feet of ascent at your weight seems like false advertising from Himiway to me!
I know that battery tests are done with an 80 pound rider on the flat and with a tailwind but come on Himiway, 60 - 80 miles ... 🙄🤔👎🤷♂️
Cheers 👍
Thanks for watching and range is always tricky to measure, so many things affect it
@@ElectricRevolution oh yes, there are lots of variables to that answer and manufacturers always exaggerated the numbers.
Battery range is a big deal for me and I'm spending hours each week trawling UA-cam for someone specifically doing a range test, preferably in Eco mode.
Time is running out, I want one asap !
Thanks again 🚲🙂👍
Just order mine oh my
Well I was disappointed in my zebra, with throttle only 24 mph .In my opinion hemingway is going backwards while there competition is going forward. I would not recommend there zebra. My old hemingway is much better. THANKS
Excellent review! The weight of this bike is a concern if I ever needed to pedal the bike without assistance and just moving it around in my garage. Do they make a lighter bike? Where do you rank this bike among others? Have you reviewed the Utopia bike if so I like to see it and here your thoughts and comparisons. Beautiful scenery where did you ride? Thanks
Thanks! It's a big and beefy bike for sure, not a pain to move around to be honest but lifting in a truck or on a rack.. yes. Take the battery out when you do, you'll thank me:) This is easy one of the best bikes for the price and they've got good customer service which is always nice. Review was filmed in St. George, UT
@@ElectricRevolution Thanks!
🔥
What is your favorite sub $2000 bike?
There's a bunch, not sure what my favorite it and all depends on what you're looking for. Here's my website that will help ya narrow it down electricrevolutionreviews.com/index.php/reviews/bikes
Don’t like the way the frame appears to be designed to house a mid drive but is blanked off in favour of a cheaper hub motor..Bafang G510 with belt drive would’ve been far more desirable for me personally but I do understand that hub motors do have some benefits
I agree, I thought it was mid drive when I first opened it.
@@ElectricRevolution - aye, I did when I first saw it..thought it might be some kind of new, fully enclosed super shock resistant motor..then I spotted the hub motor. Being honest, I’m kind of going off the mid-drives due to them having more moving parts, being higher maintenance & the fact that I’d be up the creek if the chain/belt snapped..which I’m told happens frequently..hub motor might be the way ahead for me, as I’d still have pedals & a chain, if the motor packed in..what do you reckon dude ?
@@woodstockxx It's tough, both types have their advantages, that being said, I'd still go mid drive. If you're tackling some gnarly terrain, I save up and buy a nicer one where you won't have to worry about breaking down. All depends on what you plan to do with it.
@@ElectricRevolution - only plan I have is to get up the bloody hills around my house, to escape this s#it hole that I’m living in..silly me, moved into the bottom of a valley, not realising that my specialised enduro would become redundant, due to me being too old & fat to ride it out of here..lol. I really wanted to fit a mid-drive on it but the frame style is absolutely shocking & doesn’t permit..motor would hang too low & there’s not enough space to fit the battery & controller in the triangle, as the rear shock is in there..AAAARRRGH !! .. considered a rear hub motor but would still have battery/controller issues, although I am an engineer & could maybe knock up an enclosure & custom made LiPo pack..be a bit of a ballache though & im not sure I’m willing to drill the frame to route the wiring internally..looked at Haibikes but the price has rocketed here in the U.K..can buy a Sondors Metacycle that looks awesome & does 80mph/0-60 in 6 seconds for less..so that’s what I did..but that ain’t got peddles & if anything, it will only serve to make me fatter 🤦♂️😂😂
Helpful review. Code only says $50 off, not $150?
Thanks and they changed it to $50 off now, sorry :)
Thank you for this review! Very thorough! I am trying to decide between this bike and the Aventon Adventure. Any recommendations?
What killed me on the event and adventure is the left side thumb throttle and the 48 volt 15 amp hour battery is too small the hemiway has a right hand twist throttle and a 48 volt 20 hour battery I think I would take the hemi way
Thanks! That's a tough call, both are well made and perform about the same. If you want to compare, the two stats wise, my website may help electricrevolutionreviews.com/
Himiway Cruiser or The Zebra?
Both really good bikes, but I like the Zebra more, especially the look. If you wanna compare the stats, check out my website electricrevolutionreviews.com/
@@ElectricRevolution serious question. Which is more comfortable, the zebra or cruiser? I am highly considering, but just not sure which to get. I’ve tried the cruiser and the comfort is amazing. I was hoping the zebra would be as comfortable if not more comfortable.
@@foungyang5316 yes I have been debating between these 2 also. I don't know if in the real world the larger battery in the zebra since it's heavier is gonna make that much difference. I like both bikes.
Can the Zebra be unlocked for a higher top speed?
Not that I saw, I had it set to the highest speed in the settings
any chance you’ll get to review the Himiway Cobra?
They said they were gonna send soon
Nice review! Quick question: Does this bike have walk mode?
Yes
Yea,it's called off
Beneficial thank you
Should I buy the Zebra or the Big Dog?
Never tested the Big Dog so can't say but I hear good things, all depends on what you can afford. More money, lighter frame and better parts
Please check the BBB sight before you buy a Himiway.
Why?
Would you recomend this or the Aventure?
That's a tough one, honestly it's 6's. I also did a review on the Aventure, ua-cam.com/video/zcPY7TD1MlU/v-deo.html
I just ordered one of these bikes for the amazing range and the fact that its rated to haul a heavy rider like myself. How much range would you lose hauling 350lbs?
Right on! Honestly, I have no idea. I'm 185 lbs so that may give you some sort of idea of what you can expect
I weigh 852 lbs I’m hoping the stronger motor will have me racing along at a good pace down a nice long hill
Why does it cost 2400 dollars now
Everythings goin up :(. Still beats gas prices lol
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Why does it only ship to Utah?
I see what you mean, I'll get that fixed asap!
It is fixed. Thank you for bringing that to our attention.
What does it weigh with the battery out of it or how much does the battery weigh?
Battery weighs around 8 lbs, forget off the top of my head how much bike weighs, it's around 75 lbs, I mention the weight in the review
when you do your range test do you use the same route for each bike that you test?
No, my life would be too boring that way :). That's why I give a brief description on the route and also mention the elevation
What is the measurement from center of seat to the handle bar. I like the upgraded motor and the stronger frame compared to the aventon aventure. shorter arms so its a concern.
Not sure but here's the link over to himiway where you can find it pevdistribution.com/brands/himiway/24-himiway-zebra
...strange....looks like it was built to accommodate a Mid-drive motor ??
That's what I thought, instead it's where the house the controller
Yeah looks like they are doing similar to how car manufacturers do to keep the cost down by leveraging the same base chassis for different models. All of Himiway's new line up look to be using the same frame.
You need more videos.
I'm trying :)
Dude just said the second fastest in it's price range and the slowest in its class lol. I'm confused
Hello guys, can someone please explain me how tall do you need to be to ride this thing (my son wants one but I don’t know if he’s tall enough).
Rider size is around 5'5 to 6'5
So what was the range you got
It's in the review :) just over 26 miles
From my experience I found this bike as a big disappointment and wouldn't recommend it to other potential customers. Firstly this company has problems with shipping(parts that I ordered together with a new bike, Himiway managed send to me only 23 days after receiving my payment. Secondly the manual book arrived in the German language. After only like 120 km riding, the kickstand got broken and did not fold out (I used it around 10-15 times) Then the maximum distance that I managed to get on the fully charge battery was 65 km!!!! (With only my weight on it(less than 80 kg), mostly on fully flat roads, with tire pressure 30 PSI and temperature outside 12-15°). The support team would do their best to find any excuse but not the solution, some of the replies from them after sending them messages I received only on the fourth day and only after reminding them about it. On top of that, the bike I bought and received from them was made two years ago. On my question to the support team why the bike already is two years old I still haven't received an answer.
What do they mean by higher quality aluminum???
All aluminum framed bicycles are made of T 6061
There is nothing special about 6061.
You are parroting marketing nonsense.
I'm no aluminum expert but looks like they didn't something different with a higher weight capacity
Can you have a passenger 160 pounds the driver is also 160 pounds ??? You should definitely talk about heavy weight on this bike if they are rated 400 pounds . Also how would this affect the range and if the power of the motor will last ?????
Can you have a passenger 160 pounds the driver is also 160 pounds ??? You should definitely talk about heavy weight on this bike if they are rated 400 pounds . Also how would this affect the range and if the power of the motor will last ?????