Got one of these bad boys and converted it to dual drive but still road legal! I got a rear 20'' e wheel from a very similar bike with battery/controller, pedal assist sensor etc runs in harmony with the front wheel!
That's crazy I bet the bike runs much more better tho being dual as it does struggle up certain points being single motor but it's been a good bike for me
I’ve just bought a folding ebike as I need to get fit. I’m in my late 50’s and these are a great way to improve fitness for all ages. I bought the Mycle compact it’s a little more expensive than the one you have but it does have 7 gears and the battery is in the seat post. It also fits perfectly in my car boot so I can take it with me on my travels.
They have certainly tired me out at times which is good I enjoy riding it daily plus tonight I'll be on a ride and like mentioned being able to fold is a bonus
I have this electric bike I got for Christmas and omfg I absolutely love it I'm absolutely obsessed with it I've been wanting electric bike for 7 months
This will be probably best one you will have for a starter I'll be doing a video next year on how to change tires , gear levers now that's a complicated one I'll explain in a video . 👍🙂 Enjoy
@@drewsoutdooradventures01 Hey can you suggest the tire , inner tube and pedal , seats links from Amazon or temu , it Will be helpful to know ,as I'm facing difficulties in finding the exact parts
Had the zinc eco for a couple of months now am averaging out at 16 miles range and that’s trying to conserve energy and still be happy with the ride and I’m 13 stones and riding is on fairly average hills.So just thought I would state this to help people make a decision if they want this bike as I’m still far away from the 34.2 miles range. x
yh the price of the batterys is a big hit how is the bike now a year later ??,i build my own batterys so have been lucky ,i just bought a EBCO LSF-40 Lifestyle with Shimano Nexus 7 speed hub gears with Revoshift shifter which i do love,i replaced the controller and front wheel with a 500 watt also added a thumb throttle (which i dont use )i got hold a few slightly used ebike batterys which are still testing at 11.5 to 12 ah so built a 22ah for my 36v mountain bike which i got 30 miles and stopped,thats off just accelarator i was just to cold to carry on lol,about to build a 48v for the ebco although i already get 25 easy ,im in the midlands by the spagetti junction myself and just started to explore along the canals on my bike ,great video by the way thanks
Thanks bud much appreciate it , I think it's more cheaper as they brought the zinc pro out which is around 800 I have a cyrusher kommoda now and a Fiido L3 folding ebike that one is small lol I tried it out and it's dangerous but good one the range goes 100 miles on one battery . The cyrusher kommoda goes 15.5 restricted but still feels like it's past the 250w limit . I ain't used my zinc in ages tbh feel it's a good bike for canals but the battery range isnt the best unless you take spairs for longer journeys
Its not a con that it doesn't have gears . Its a design consideration. Prob , most people don't understand. This bike plainly meant for normal fit people and to be ridden on flat in powermode 1. Then slight hill, to maintain speed shift up to PM2 then for bigger hills pM3. There are no huge long hills in urban UK so the fact the power indicator drops to 1 is just a prediction of future time length if held in power hungry mode. Top of hill shift back to PM 1 If it had gears it would not be 700 quid or 550 on discount .
Yes , I struggled a bit unless you got strength only issue is when battery is dead its hard but it's good on flat areas . I've now gone to a conversion kit which is easy to fit only cost me £410 for a brand new bike and the full kit 250w motor and it fly's up hills . I got use out of my zinc but hell did it keep me fit lol . Look back and I think wow I am gonna say they are good bikes tho they are fully water resistant this bike in the video went in the canal submerged for 10 minutes got it back out and still works to this day
I've ridden in full rain and no issues but you can put some tape around the hole where wires go in as water could get into that part what I do is if storing it outside just take battery off and out put a carry bag on the back to cover the battery compartment
My bike has recently started flashing on speed setting 2 and wont use any power iv managed to sort it out for the minute but I have no idea why it's started doing it Staring to wonder if this bike is not suitable for winter months 🤔
It's waterproof bud I've used it in puddles , mud and more and mostly nearly all this winter so far - possible chance is its the sensor I had a tiny bit if mud on mine and it kept cutting out washed the bike and it fixed it - if it keeps cutting out unplug the motor and plug it back in again tight sometimes it can come loose even had the wheel nuts come off down the canal
@TheMidlandsOutdoors looking through manual it's indicates its abnormal throttle? I have found that I can still turn speed up and down while it's actually flashing so I can still ride it, only saying winter because I do use it for work so it's outside for 8 hours a day and it's been -4c today haha
The brakes have a built in sensor like most E-Bikes which prevent the motor from spinning under braking, once you release the brake lever and start peddling again the motor should kick in again.
Hi, very useful video.Just got this bike today.Putting it together.I am a bit clueless.Your video is really what I need.Do you have a link for the gro pro please??
Should be able to use key to unlock then pull the battery as hard as can towards you as sometimes they can be tight inside if nothing turn key other way
hi, do you have to start to pedal before the electric motor kicks in or will it just start without pedaling? bought one for my dad as he is struggling to walk to work, thanks
@@drewsoutdooradventures01 Hi, i just bought this bike and i have the same problem. Do i have to pedal to get it to start and also do i have to continually pedal.
@@cocokandeljin1472 yh basically it's pedaling continuously but don't have to do it at fast pace shame it's not automatically done by pressing down a lever but it's still good , number 1 is mainly what I use for flat and 2 in hills
Where do you take your bike for repairs.I’ve went to Halfords and had it fixed twice with one tech saying I’m responsible if anything goes wrong and one downright refusing to fix it personally then saying that it’s not personal it’s Halfords policy. Evan cycles fixed the tyre and tube then took it back a week later at same store then the guy said they don’t fix e-bikes that they don’t sell. So where do u go or anybody that sees this comment to repair bike? These are non electric issues tightening brakes
I do all mine myself , tires , break pads not done break cable yet . Brought pair of kids 20 inch wheels that are very grippy the original tires are very dangerous. So easy to fix but a bike shop done mine first time left all the screws undone
@@ghanwarafiq4163 yh won't effect it bud basically it will ride like a BMX if it's off won't effect anything. I always turn mine off on flat sometimes to save battery
That was same for me tbh but overall it's brilliant for the distance etc. If gears was added it would make journeys even longer being able to go up hills without electric and conserving for on way back
I couldn't unfold this one as I had to glue one the clamps shut as it was loose as one the threads was threaded , I've returned this bike to Argos and now using a new better version I've noticed they have improved on the bike as there's different caps on it
I think the idea behind the bike is you use the electric motor just to use to get up hills that's why it has no gears. ANYWAY Below. I was just updating my old vieos and came across the World War II anti aircraft gun emplacement at oxhill, Sandwell Valley Park video years ago i made and thought have you ever been there.
Might look at sandwell park soon . I'm gonna get out filming walking again soon I'm currently doing something called magnet fishing but I'm gonna look at doing some walking videos again within next 2 weeks from now
I take several batteries with me on a ride it depends 15 mile to 14 on a cold day , warm days 22 to 24 mile a battery I calculated it from trips I done
£550 for a starter bike!!!!! My current car cost £500 with 12 Months MOT and that was 2 yrs ago and its still running great . Shocked, however it does look great, if you have a very well paid job!!
@@helenstone9711 I would only ever pay between 500 or 800 for a bike you think if I paid 12k for a top one I mayaswell get my driving lessons with it and get a decent car to go even further afield where as the bike can only stay local 😂😂
If you can't afford £500 to buy a bike something is wrong. It's little money maybe get a better paid job learn a skill that pays a small fortune we can better our self.
Bought it j it,seems underpowered to me compared to the Carrera that I test drove in Halfords.had to almost come off up certain hills and drive about on high power mode most of the time.
I seen one but it is occasionally lucky has to be the exact same one I double checked and ones on eBay are the incorrect size however zinc have got some coming in stock end of June
Gonna be doing a updated review soon I have a good understanding of this bike more now than I did on this video when I first purchased that bike there was no manual in the box just tools and the bike , brought a new one a few weeks ago and it's got different parts on it and upgraded 📸
Great review i just bought a second hand one in great condition for 150 quid, well chuffed with it.
Thank you I loved using my zinc everyday lasted me a while still got it in the shed
Got one of these bad boys and converted it to dual drive but still road legal! I got a rear 20'' e wheel from a very similar bike with battery/controller, pedal assist sensor etc runs in harmony with the front wheel!
That's crazy I bet the bike runs much more better tho being dual as it does struggle up certain points being single motor but it's been a good bike for me
I’ve just bought a folding ebike as I need to get fit. I’m in my late 50’s and these are a great way to improve fitness for all ages. I bought the Mycle compact it’s a little more expensive than the one you have but it does have 7 gears and the battery is in the seat post. It also fits perfectly in my car boot so I can take it with me on my travels.
They have certainly tired me out at times which is good I enjoy riding it daily plus tonight I'll be on a ride and like mentioned being able to fold is a bonus
@@drewsoutdooradventures01 I’ve just subbed to your channel 👍
I have this electric bike I got for Christmas and omfg I absolutely love it I'm absolutely obsessed with it I've been wanting electric bike for 7 months
This will be probably best one you will have for a starter I'll be doing a video next year on how to change tires , gear levers now that's a complicated one I'll explain in a video . 👍🙂 Enjoy
@@drewsoutdooradventures01 Hey can you suggest the tire , inner tube and pedal , seats links from Amazon or temu , it Will be helpful to know ,as I'm facing difficulties in finding the exact parts
Had the zinc eco for a couple of months now am averaging out at 16 miles range and that’s trying to conserve energy and still be happy with the ride and I’m 13 stones and riding is on fairly average hills.So just thought I would state this to help people make a decision if they want this bike as I’m still far away from the 34.2 miles range. x
yh the price of the batterys is a big hit how is the bike now a year later ??,i build my own batterys so have been lucky ,i just bought a EBCO LSF-40 Lifestyle with Shimano Nexus 7 speed hub gears with Revoshift shifter which i do love,i replaced the controller and front wheel with a 500 watt also added a thumb throttle (which i dont use )i got hold a few slightly used ebike batterys which are still testing at 11.5 to 12 ah so built a 22ah for my 36v mountain bike which i got 30 miles and stopped,thats off just accelarator i was just to cold to carry on lol,about to build a 48v for the ebco although i already get 25 easy ,im in the midlands by the spagetti junction myself and just started to explore along the canals on my bike ,great video by the way thanks
Thanks bud much appreciate it , I think it's more cheaper as they brought the zinc pro out which is around 800 I have a cyrusher kommoda now and a Fiido L3 folding ebike that one is small lol I tried it out and it's dangerous but good one the range goes 100 miles on one battery . The cyrusher kommoda goes 15.5 restricted but still feels like it's past the 250w limit . I ain't used my zinc in ages tbh feel it's a good bike for canals but the battery range isnt the best unless you take spairs for longer journeys
Its not a con that it doesn't have gears . Its a design consideration. Prob , most people don't understand. This bike plainly meant for normal fit people and to be ridden on flat in powermode 1. Then slight hill, to maintain speed shift up to PM2 then for bigger hills pM3. There are no huge long hills in urban UK so the fact the power indicator drops to 1 is just a prediction of future time length if held in power hungry mode. Top of hill shift back to PM 1
If it had gears it would not be 700 quid or 550 on discount .
Thanks for sharing this great to have some extra feedback about the bike . There's a new zinc model out now same one but with gears
So is it challenging when riding up hills ? Or is it just a strain in the battery
Yes , I struggled a bit unless you got strength only issue is when battery is dead its hard but it's good on flat areas . I've now gone to a conversion kit which is easy to fit only cost me £410 for a brand new bike and the full kit 250w motor and it fly's up hills . I got use out of my zinc but hell did it keep me fit lol . Look back and I think wow I am gonna say they are good bikes tho they are fully water resistant this bike in the video went in the canal submerged for 10 minutes got it back out and still works to this day
😊👍 best bike I've brought I also use it for this channel for magnet fishing
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Bought one of these bad boys the other day, it's awesome 👌
I love it man brought a second one for my mom . I put slime in the tires as soon as got new one so should be puncture free for while
@@drewsoutdooradventures01 yea I got some slime for mine, thanks for that tip 👍 it really is a great bike, so fun to ride! Would recommend to everyone
Do you cover the battery when it's raining mate? ?
I've ridden in full rain and no issues but you can put some tape around the hole where wires go in as water could get into that part what I do is if storing it outside just take battery off and out put a carry bag on the back to cover the battery compartment
What type of valve inner tube should I buy as I have a puncture
Schrader valve 20 x 1.75 inner tube , Halfords sell one that's around that size that fits if pop in and ask there only a couple of quid
Thank you so much
Hi, what inner tubes do you recommend? Is there a name for them?
I used 20 x1.75 Schrader valve inner tubes I brought some off Amazon a while back
@@drewsoutdooradventures01 👍tnanks
@MylifesHaunted Go for Schwalbe inner tubes and tyres Schwalbe Marathon Plus tyres are expensive but bullet proof, well worth the money.
thanks great vid thinking of buying one ,
Definitely go for one , enjoying mine still 🙂👍
how do i disconnect the electric cable from the front wheel
Pull the cable from the connection part with slight force and comes undone
You can buy the batteries on Amazon. I have a E plus city folder electric bike same battery has yours got a new one on Amazon.
Might have to take a look I already have 3 batteries now but always there handy thank you for the advice on that
can you take a pic of where that sensor is thanks
I can do another video on this soon and I'll show where about it is
My bike has recently started flashing on speed setting 2 and wont use any power iv managed to sort it out for the minute but I have no idea why it's started doing it
Staring to wonder if this bike is not suitable for winter months 🤔
It's waterproof bud I've used it in puddles , mud and more and mostly nearly all this winter so far - possible chance is its the sensor I had a tiny bit if mud on mine and it kept cutting out washed the bike and it fixed it - if it keeps cutting out unplug the motor and plug it back in again tight sometimes it can come loose even had the wheel nuts come off down the canal
@TheMidlandsOutdoors looking through manual it's indicates its abnormal throttle? I have found that I can still turn speed up and down while it's actually flashing so I can still ride it, only saying winter because I do use it for work so it's outside for 8 hours a day and it's been -4c today haha
When I break sometimes it goes to manual mode is there something I need to do?
I'm not to sure if it's a motor cut out when you break it stops the motor untill start pedalling again
The brakes have a built in sensor like most E-Bikes which prevent the motor from spinning under braking, once you release the brake lever and start peddling again the motor should kick in again.
Hi, very useful video.Just got this bike today.Putting it together.I am a bit clueless.Your video is really what I need.Do you have a link for the gro pro please??
Yh sure I'll drop a link later I'm going to do another video somepoint of some little things which is useful
Just bought it! Having difficulty in removing the battery/figuring out the key lock too. Any tips?
Should be able to use key to unlock then pull the battery as hard as can towards you as sometimes they can be tight inside if nothing turn key other way
Can you add a throttle in single pedal assist?
Think you can make some modifications to this bike and the battery pack
i was thinking of buying this, Is the 34-mile distance an accurate claim, and at what power setting?
Not as accurate probably 19-25 mile I've done depends on the battery
@@drewsoutdooradventures01 thanks for the reply, what power setting do you normally use?
@@JohnSmith-df4vb I use power setting 1 then 2 just for up hill I find 3 drains the battery faster
I just got it today and looks amazing I’m just disappointed as it doenst have the 6 Speed Shimano like my partner has. I think I will miss that
Let me know if your front handlebar squeeks when in 0 not sure if have to tighten anything might do another video on this
hi, do you have to start to pedal before the electric motor kicks in or will it just start without pedaling? bought one for my dad as he is struggling to walk to work, thanks
Basically you have to pedal slowly and it will kick in bud . Best bike I've owned yet that's at cheap price
@@drewsoutdooradventures01 Hi, i just bought this bike and i have the same problem. Do i have to pedal to get it to start and also do i have to continually pedal.
@@cocokandeljin1472 yh basically it's pedaling continuously but don't have to do it at fast pace shame it's not automatically done by pressing down a lever but it's still good , number 1 is mainly what I use for flat and 2 in hills
Hi this bike go by it self?
Peddle assist only when cycling no throttle on these bikes
Where do you take your bike for repairs.I’ve went to Halfords and had it fixed twice with one tech saying I’m responsible if anything goes wrong and one downright refusing to fix it personally then saying that it’s not personal it’s Halfords policy. Evan cycles fixed the tyre and tube then took it back a week later at same store then the guy said they don’t fix e-bikes that they don’t sell. So where do u go or anybody that sees this comment to repair bike? These are non electric issues tightening brakes
I do all mine myself , tires , break pads not done break cable yet . Brought pair of kids 20 inch wheels that are very grippy the original tires are very dangerous. So easy to fix but a bike shop done mine first time left all the screws undone
@@drewsoutdooradventures01 thanks midlands
argos warehouse Corby got them for about £250 at the moment
That's a good bargain
Can we go fully auto on this one? Coz i just bought this one and havent got clue
On this one it's just peddle assist bud would be awesome if was fully automatic tho
Can you ride your e bike home if the battery runs out please reply
You can yes , but without gears it's much harder tbf zinc do a ebike now with Shimano gears
@@drewsoutdooradventures01 so it means bike can be ridden without battery or if the battery has died right?
@@ghanwarafiq4163 yh won't effect it bud basically it will ride like a BMX if it's off won't effect anything. I always turn mine off on flat sometimes to save battery
How would compare this to the Mirider one?
The mirider one goes bit further it's about 45 mile on battery looks a decent bike tbh
Looks good bike
Definitely worth a buy
The lack of gears was a deciding factor for me unfortunately
That was same for me tbh but overall it's brilliant for the distance etc. If gears was added it would make journeys even longer being able to go up hills without electric and conserving for on way back
didn't show us folding it?
I couldn't unfold this one as I had to glue one the clamps shut as it was loose as one the threads was threaded , I've returned this bike to Argos and now using a new better version I've noticed they have improved on the bike as there's different caps on it
I think the idea behind the bike is you use the electric motor just to use to get up hills that's why it has no gears. ANYWAY Below.
I was just updating my old vieos and came across the World War II anti aircraft gun emplacement at oxhill, Sandwell Valley Park video years ago i made and thought have you ever been there.
Might look at sandwell park soon . I'm gonna get out filming walking again soon I'm currently doing something called magnet fishing but I'm gonna look at doing some walking videos again within next 2 weeks from now
How long the battery take for day?
I take several batteries with me on a ride it depends 15 mile to 14 on a cold day , warm days 22 to 24 mile a battery I calculated it from trips I done
Thanks for your answer man
@@LuisOfereNdongMikue-pc1rc that's alright bud
@@drewsoutdooradventures01 hey man do I got any social media where I can contact you to give me some advice please? Lol
@@LuisOfereNdongMikue-pc1rc Facebook if wish bud name is same as this
£550 for a starter bike!!!!!
My current car cost £500 with 12 Months MOT and that was 2 yrs ago and its still running great .
Shocked, however it does look great, if you have a very well paid job!!
Tbf I would choose car over bike any day if I could drive it's mad why bikes are so expensive tbf some cost 12 grand just for electric
@@drewsoutdooradventures01 12k ?? OMG, madness 😆. Although, as you say, if you cant drive and use a bike almost daily then £500 is fair do's.
@@helenstone9711 I would only ever pay between 500 or 800 for a bike you think if I paid 12k for a top one I mayaswell get my driving lessons with it and get a decent car to go even further afield where as the bike can only stay local 😂😂
If you can't afford £500 to buy a bike something is wrong. It's little money maybe get a better paid job learn a skill that pays a small fortune we can better our self.
Scrap the tires get schwalbe marathon plus tires
Might change them on the old one out better grip ones on
Bought it j it,seems underpowered to me compared to the Carrera that I test drove in Halfords.had to almost come off up certain hills and drive about on high power mode most of the time.
Those Carrera ones look good quiet expensive but worth the money
@@drewsoutdooradventures01 indeed mate imo
battery are on eBay
I seen one but it is occasionally lucky has to be the exact same one I double checked and ones on eBay are the incorrect size however zinc have got some coming in stock end of June
Looks like you never read manual and making like this bike wont go once out of battery .
Gonna be doing a updated review soon I have a good understanding of this bike more now than I did on this video when I first purchased that bike there was no manual in the box just tools and the bike , brought a new one a few weeks ago and it's got different parts on it and upgraded 📸