Electric Brompton Review - $2.8k
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
- The Electric Brompton is a custom folding electric bike configured by NYCeWheels in New York City USA, built on a Brompton frame. Multiple battery size options for increased range, powerful and quiet motor, optional lights and basket. Fairly light, very compact when folded and easy to use with trigger throttle but no pedal assist option.
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This bike is so popular here in Belgium. Very handy for commuting doesn't cost extra to take on the train or metro. Yet pricing is... but good things cost.
Wow this was posted back in 2014 and they still haven’t brought the price down yet? 4 grand is absolutely outrageous. I will probably end up just getting a motorcycle instead
I appreciate your review of this, as I've been curious. I think that how it folds and you can move it like a shopping cart is so great.
Cool, glad you enjoyed it! I also like the way it folds and was excited to have the guys from NYCeWheels help with the demo ;)
I own one of these and it works great! Everyone asks about it. The motor is plenty powerful enough to zoom past traditional cyclists uphill on the Manhattan Bridge. I purchased it second hand and replaced the battery since the LiPo one it came with only did about 15 miles.
Expensive Bike, I wish they could bring down the prices, somewhere in $2000 range for great sales in United States.
I bought mine for $1900 used in the US.
Hi I really like your channel I have one request/tip/wish it would be great if you film the bikes not only on the bike itself but also from a outer perspective to see how they like while getting rided that would be nice!
Great suggestion... this is a viewpoint I haven't gotten very frequently because it requires a second person and I prefer to go off on my own for reviews (even this one with Peter there was a bit different). I would have been able to comment on the systems more thoughtfully myself (read the written review for a better more critical look). Anyway, I'll try to get this in the future when time and location permit. Thanks again!
***** Appreciate the feedback, will strive for that in future reviews. Note that the next 10 or so were already shot so they will not include your feedback.
Great review ;0) Thank you.
Lovely bit of engineering ;0)
Sure thing Terry, I've linked to the full writeup with all specs and a bit more thought in the description above. I like what NYCeWheels has done with this bike and am excited to see how it evolves going forward as new batteries and drive systems become available :)
Thanks, I will check out the full spec and description on your website ;0)
Terry Brightwater Sure thing, if you have any other questions I'm happy to help or you can check out the forums: electricbikereview.com/community/
Nice and informative video! But I guess most viewers only waited for the NYCE employees private phone number to be shown or at least the link to his model agency. ;-)
Ivan John uhh what??
lol
This is so much quieter than the current Brompton electric and it has a throttle as well! Is this kit available to retrofit now? I'm not finding this specific kit anywhere. They're much smaller hubs so maybe they're lighter weight but they're all so noisy
So an electric bike moves off really fast and rides faster? I'm thinking of buying a Brompton - my first bike really..but not sure which one to get..
$500-$600 every 2-3 years, on a battery alone!!!
Not forgetting every 3 years you'll want to replace a lot of bike components including spongy brake cables, and maybe even worn our rims…
Warranty on the motor is 1 year…
You can get washing machines with a free 5 year warranty.
Alex Stedall It's a relatively new space in the US and many owners are seeing 2,000+ miles per battery (when cared for). If you ammortize even 1,000 cycles and include the price of electricity at ~$0.15 kwh then you're paying ~$0.60 per charge to go ~25 miles. It's one of the most efficient and affordable ways to get around, even compared with traditional bikes when you factor in the price of food, efficiency to digest and burn it and lost time.
@@ElectricBikeReview This (e)bike is very expensive. If you calculate amortization , cheapest teansportation is to mount ebike kit on a regular bike. I love brompton and its cool features but its price is outrages. I looking foreword to your ebike review because are simple awesome.
@@bokimne6697, Brompton non e-bikes cost $1300 or so. In view of the quality it's very affordable.
@@reggiebuffat Yeah! I just bought a non-electric Brompton to go with me in the car. Having spent a week with it now, and observed the design and superb build quality, it seems to get cheaper every day. I am not selling my Scott e-bike, though... they compliment each other.
Another great video, thank you! I heard mention of the Brompton warranty. Over here (UK) if you add an emotor to a Brompton, it immediately voids their warranty, is that not the case over there?
taiwarrior1 Interesting... Maybe NYCeWheels covers the warranty or offers something of their own? I did see Brompton at Interbike in 2014 and it sounded like they might do an ebike of their own someday. Have you heard anything about this?
+ElectricBikeReview.com I've not heard anything about a Brompton produced ebike. It wouldn't be a bad idea though. At my local electric bike shop, where I got the Brompton warranty void information from, they've actually sold out of the emotor they use to convert the Brompton, as so many people have had their bikes converted. If Brompton don't start producing an e-version of their own, they'll be missing out!
Jest cudowny, piękny, zgrabny, użyteczny, ikoniczny i za drooogi !!!👍🤗
great item!
It would be nicer if the battery can be hidden inside the hollow main frame tube.
I agree Taun... there are a couple of folding ebikes that do this, one of my favorites is the e-Joe Epik Lite electricbikereview.com/e-joe/epik-lite/ or the SE electricbikereview.com/e-joe/epik-se/
Tuan Nguyen its not hollow theres stuff in side of it also this is a converted E bike
Or battery in the seat post. Would be so much cleaner.
cool bike but then there's the demo riding on the sidewalk one-handed to shoot a selfie video and a pedestrian calls out "whoa".
Great point John, I try not to be reckless. There wasn't a lot of room to test ride in downtown NYC and I tried to keep a lower speed as a result. I'm glad there wasn't an accident but it wasn't the best behavior on my part.
ElectricBikeReview.com Just be careful riding in NYC. If you ride a bike on the sidewalk its an automatic ticket. And riding against traffic, not obeying a stop sign, or going through a red light is a ticket as well.
Douglas Kmiotek Yeah... This wasn't my best riding, bad example. Thanks for the heads up about strictness of laws there. I understand why it's more strict given the vast number of pedestrians and overwhelming traffic.
I find front hub motors suspicious because I always imagine that when you ride uphill with such a bike, almost your entire weight lies on the rearwheel and the front wheel looses its grip and starts spinning. Has anybody experience with that?
Daniel Wolf Yeah, I've experienced this... for me it didn't slip a whole lot but there were times when turning sharp where the wheel skidded a bit or other times when the ground was slippery or dusty that it happened. Once you're up to speed it's not a huge deal but it can happen.
Daniel Wolf
Mike from nycwheels looking young there
hey man you should get a gopro camera so you can hang on butter on the bicycle
and won't fall over on the ground. oh and I like your videos a lot thanks.
+emmanuel mendez Thanks, I have better camera equipment now and am trying to ride safer. This review was a bit hasty and there wasn't a great space to test
Hey. Peter from Nycewheels. Why are you not making videos anymore? We miss you.
I miss him too, I think he's engaged or married and running a bike shop (or chain of shops). It probably pays better and maybe he's just moved on to focusing on other things. I haven't been in touch with him for a while now...
that's great job..i ve two questions because my english is not so good and maybe i don't understand something!
How many kilos does involve this kind of transformation?and how can much is it?
thanks and many congratulation for your wonderful job!
Hello Yari, this electric bike is available with several different battery sizes which range from 201.6 to 540 watt hours. The price for the standard model is $2,795.00 USD and you can see more details at electricbikereview.com/brompton/nycewheels-electric/ hope that helps :)
It adds about 8.5 kilos to the original bike weight.
Oh snap its nycbike
Right?! I finally went out to New York and visited these guys. Pretty sweet shop with very knowledgeable staff. Did another video interview with Peter here: NYCeWheels Store Tour - Brompton Folding Bicycles and Electric Bikes in Manhattan New York City
I like folding bikes, but I fund not really suitable it with electrical motor. The main things about folding bicycles is that they are light, and usually owners of folding bikes don't pedal too far, so no sense in electrical power..
It's a trade off... given this bike only goes 18mph vs. 20mph and some other folding bikes only reach 15mph I can see how some people wonder why you'd even want a motor. It's also nice to keep these light so you can carry them up stairs onto trains etc. The biggest benefit I see for folding electrics is that they aren't always as easy or enjoyable to pedal due to the smaller frame. Sometimes if you're just trying to get from A to B having a little motor is nice. NYCeWheels did a great job on this conversion but this is really a tough segment given the points you've made.
Electric Bike Review totally agree) I am fan of big frames with built-in battery for a longer than 1 or 2 miles rides :) something like stromer or greyp or stelth bomber, the only issue is that they cost like kidney))) that's why we are doing our Vector bike) will you make a review of it for your subscriber Court? ;)
Artur Ragulskyi Sure, I'd be happy to review it. Do you have a unit in or near Colorado? Will your team be at Interbike this year in September?
Electric Bike Review We will have one bike soon in Boston :) I think we can manage something :) Thank you.
Artur Ragulskyi That would be nice, I may visit Boston again next year and could swing by.
Do a 2019 Raleigh stow e away review please (:
"The warranty is fantastic... 6 months on the battery" ^^
Hmm, electric motor assisted bicycles are illegal in NYC, wonder how you can legally ride it and that store sell it
+Nikolai Lkn It sounds like things have become more strict since the time I did this review and I also went in with less knowledge about the laws during this visit... not my best review :(
Nikolai Lkn Illegal you say? Maybe...but explain to me please cuz i really want to know...how come all the delivery guys all have electric bikes roaming around the city?? It's really bugging me out here!!
@@vladimator1842 it's illegal but it's not being enforced- Yet
@@lionintu I thought they were just kind of nodding along with a European Standard where there can't be a throttle and it has to be pedal assist only and has to cut out at 15 or 20 miles per hour and then if you want to go faster it's entirely up to you to Pedal harder
Wow...Just realized NYCeWheels is closed permanently !!! :-(
How easy is it to change a flat tyre ?
+Make money with your Longboard To be honest, I have not dealt with tube changes or flat tires on the Brompton bicycles but if it is anything like a traditional bike you might need some tools to loosen the nuts on the axle then tire wrenches to get the tube out and back in as well as a pump of some kind. Changing any tube can be somewhat difficult, many people flip the bicycle upside down to do it if they don't have a bike stand. Hope this helps :)
batteries going down in price?? Lithium-ion batteries are some of the most expensive and rising price.
I realize it's a rare material that is mined in politically sensitive areas of the world and this drives price up however, I'm hoping that the economies of scale that Tesla and other EV manufacturers are bringing will balance that out and their research into light weight capacitors may pay off down the road.
I sure hope so too. I'm not saying there's anything wrong with lithium-ion batteries either by the way haha. They are some of the most expensive but also some of the longest lasting batteries you can get. This is just the beginning of electric bikes though, I'm sure there will be plenty of alternatives throughout the next few years.
Vesuvius Lee That would be nice, we use batteries for so many things, I hope there is innovation and we get better options in the future :)
Although all this electric bike info is helpful and great, electric bikes are actually illegal in the whole New York State... :( You can get fined $1000 and have your bike taken.
+M Nunez I have heard about this recently and it sounds like they are becoming more strict now which is unfortunate, this was my first trip to NY and I was under prepared and unknowledgeable, thanks for chiming in
Come live in the Netherlands, the most bike friendly environment!
Ebikes are not illegal in NYC. www.treehugger.com/bikes/new-york-city-clarifies-rules-allows-pedal-assisted-e-bikes-under-20mph.html
@@alexanderhamilton8585 Thank you, educate them!
The interviewer really is clueless about Brompton's isn't he?
BROMPTON ELECTRIC. "THE WORLDS MOST UNRELIABLE BIKE".. Both of my Electric Brompton"s continuously keep braking down. The poor quality bearings & electronics keep failing. Brompton knows about this. But just keeps replacing them with same the parts. Buy yourself several Chines copies for the same price. Or better still a Honda CBR 125cc motorcycle for the same price. Feel less disappointed & save yourself a fortune.
REALLY LOL Electric assist is illegal in NY ... That state is a joke
Terrible review. Either review the electric kit Or the Brompton, not both, very annoying reviewer.
Irresponsible cyclists riding with one hand and the other with a video cam. You could get someone injure. You could be fine US $1000
In my country I mean.
branded Thanks for your concern, I strive to abide by local laws but am taking a risk by filming and riding simultaneously. I seek out less crowded areas and wait for cars. I do a lot of editing after the video is captured which cuts out the parts where I wait and am more careful.
ElectricBikeReview.com NYC have a law on cycling on the sidewalk
+Brompton bike Lover This makes sense, I went in under prepared and wanted to shoot something but both the street and sidewalk were busy. I should not have taken the risk like this and appreciate your concern.
Leg power wins hands down and is still better for the environment - and better for you!
Imagine all the e-bikes around the world hooked up to the grid, charging away, it's not really what you call green or Eco-friendly, and the amount of effort involved making these batteries and motors…
Buy an extra banana in the morning and start moving your legs, you'll thank yourself when you're 70, walking around unhindered!
Alex Stedall It sounds like you should switch back to a mechanical typewriter instead of using a computer then. It's better exercise for your hands and you can mail a piece of paper without wasting all of those batteries and electronics being produced in Foxconn by people who would just assume kill themselves (source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foxconn_suicides)
In my opinion ebikes are incredibly efficient, practical and environmentally friendly. You can recycle most of the components (including the battery) and they offer great utility over a human powered bicycle. You still get a cardiovascular workout but may be able to go further, reduce knee strain and avoid sweating (depending on your climate). They can substitute for cars and are compatible with public transportation.
I absolutely love the light weight performance of human powered road bikes but do not commute with them. I also like bananas, and tend to skew vegetarian, but not everyone eats that way and the efficiency of our electrical grid (with increasing solar and wind input) compared to mass produced meats and grains shipped across the world, ingested and then burned by humans on site may not be such a big gap. It may actually be more efficient and sustainable to ride an ebike than a pedal powered bicycle when you do a full cradle to grave analysis of energy production. Each bike offers something unique and electric bikes certainly have a valuable place in our human ecosystem. I appreciate your deeper thought on this subject and hope my response challenges you to reconsider your bias.
I have an electric bike because I already box for 2 hours. Then hit the gym for and hour or two. And then I run 2 miles. So I think I will be fine when I'm 70. Also I still pedal along with my electric bike.
+ElectricBikeReview.com we are talking about a bike not a typewriter
And what about all those disabled people with electric scooters too. Maybe, if we can ban them too it would be a perfect world :)
Pretty disappointing that you thought it was a good idea to test drive it on the sidewalk. Shame on you.
+Pedal Papa I agree, it seemed better than the street and we had very limited time so I was rushing and not making perfect decisions.
I know Im being petty, but do you have any idea how "gay" it sounds for a man to say "sweet". i know...get a life, haha. Good review anyway. Thanks for the well thought out review, and thats what matters, right?