Hey Jeremiah, I'm a Pennsylvania ex-pat living in SoCal where there's lot's of hills. After watching your video I bought the T42. I wanted at least 750W and definitely hydraulic brakes and this is the best bank for a buck. I got a new front fork delivered yesterday via DHL express from Hong Kong. (My new T42 came with a damaged fork). It was not a difficult install. The Neco collapsing handlebar mechanism is the same one that Lectric uses so there are many videos. I did do some modifications that improved riding comfort. I turned the whole "tree" around so that it tilts toward you instead of away. I also added some swept back moustache handlebars. The handling is so much better and there's less back strain from always leaning forward. And it still folds to fit in my car. I broke it in at the beach yesterday. Thanks!
Mine also came with damaged fork and front latch mechanism and they had sent both replacement parts via DHL express. I'm interested in the turning the tree around like you did as I thought the way it is out of the factory where it's leaning forward looks...odd. I'd probably do the handlebars too, still learning a lot. I did 11-28 conversion and am able to reach 35mph with no ghost pedaling. Off rode, of course.
@@1420MHZ I need to do the 11-28 conversion. Good that you got your parts straightened out. I turned my tree back around. With the swept back handlebars it was too close to me. My main problem has been with my longer legs I have to raise the seat post fairly high to get good leg extension. With that when I come to a stop my feet are very far from the ground. I'm beginning to think that the 20" folders are better for people of the shorter heights.
Hey Joe Black, thanks for sharing the mods you did for the headset. Could you share HOW you did the turning of the “tree”, and what brand or particular model of swept-back “mustache” handlebars you bought to replace the stock handlebars? Any special thing you had to do regarding the re-installation of the grips, brake levers, etc. ? Any re-routing of wires? Would love to know all you could share about your mods experience. Thanks!
Yes it shows a direct comparison which definitely showed it was more powerful. Sometimes it’s hard to explain it and easier to just show it. I think part of this is because the T 42 uses a 20 amp controller.
Nice review. Bike looks good. Lots of healthy competition in our developing ebike market is fun to see. New Lectric mid drive and Ariel Kepler. Good deals from plenty of other players like Aventon, Bee Cool, Rad Power, and Juiced. Great to get to see thoughtful reviews of ebikes like this. Thank you.
Thanks Jimmy. I love it too lots of competition between manufacturers is great to see everyone wanting to improve their product cheaper and makes a great bang for the buck value for the customer!?
Ditto what @jimmy james said! I have the XP Lite - a nice bike for me. But this T42 has 180mm hydraulics and a stronger 750w motor, About the only mods I would do are suggested by Jeremiah: sprung saddle/seatpost, and 11-28t cassette. (I might rig up a 2nd on-line battery connected in parallel, that I can pop on for longer rides.)
FINALLY GOT A CHANCE TO RIDE MY G-FORCE BIKE.. oh yeah and I bought it because of this video. Yes the 22 amp upgraded controller and 80nm makes a difference!! I never tried your version but. After unlocking the speed. I GOT IT TO 33 MPH THROTTLE ONLY!!! WOW!! OH YEAH AND I'M OVER 300 LBS!!! UNBELIEVABLE!! And yes the. Speedometer was calibrated with GPS next to my phone. The thing really takes off!!! I had to really adjust the speeds.. I switch from 0 to 3 actually to the option of 0 to 9!!! 0 to 9 matches the speeds of the pedal better.. for instance the starting spot is like 40% instead of 50.. think I'm going to have to even adjust it more.. I think there's even a setting in there now that I found the manual for THE DISPLAY ONLY. A lot of hidden settings. You could change the sensitivity of the pedal assist. You could change the pedal assist in terms of ( That you can use the throttle only, So you can separate from peddling only, or just pedal only )
That bike looks like a great value. I think 14 AH is the minimum battery size for 750W 48V Fat tire bikes. My Wallke X3 had a 14AH battery and I have two. This looks just like the H6 but with 1/3 the battery capacity at half the price.
I got 65 miles on my T42 and let me tell you that it’s a dam beautiful. Bikers looks at my bike. Feels like a rolls Royce. The seat does hurt after a while but I am pretty sure some spandex bike shorts will solve that. I want to make a review about in the future. I just don’t like how confusing the menu system can be especially when changing settings and how they upgrade the ebike every once and while and I forget which version did I buy. As well as “ghost peddling” at 15mph. In bike lanes I have to go 10mph to get a workout in but anything higher and the bike will just do the work for me. I adjusted setting pedal 1 to 10 and it’s just the sweet spot. Mile range is great 30-40 I believe is the one I got. Would recommend anything higher than 50 if you plan to go further.
Just got my G-Force T42 2 days ago. Great bike for the price. My very first ebike. It's fast, but I need to update the fly wheel. Ghost rides at higher speeds. I chose the G-Force T42 over the Lectric xp 2.0
Thank you very much for your videos. This one and others have really helped me choose my 1st ebike. I went with the T42 because of your review and bought several accessories that you recommended. I researched a bunch of others and mostly went with your recommendations. I tend to obsess a little on larger purchases, watched ‘em all and your videos were by far the most helpful. Thank you so much. You’ve talked a bit about seat changes but I am curious if you have a video showing an installation with the needed shim? I’d recommend doing a video on locks and locking techniques. Maybe I am missing it but there is almost nothing on the internet showing specifically how to lock this or similar bikes. Lots of stuff on locks themselves. Maybe it’s mostly common sense but this bike looks like it might have some challenges (I haven’t received the bike yet. That will help). It looks like I’m going to go with 2 locks. A ulock with cable and a folding lock.
Well thank you so much I really appreciate that and glad my videos were helpful in your decision to find the right bike. as far as seat installation I’m sure I have it in one of my videos I will probably be making more videos like that in the winter when I can’t ride as much. As far as locks go I would definitely not recommend a cable lock unless it’s in addition to something heavier because they can easily be cut and the $18 alarm that I have been recommending is a great added feature to deter possible theft. After you get your bike let me know what you think after your first ride.
I received the bike and put it together. It rides great and is very quick. I will definitely be changing out the rear cogs as it ghost pedals past 15mph. I am having one pretty major issue though; the chain rubs on the rear tire in the 1st two gears and it can’t be fixed by adjusting. Does yours do this or it something you have any insight on?
Some of my bikes are very close to the tire. I’ve had a few rich before And fixed it by slightly bending the derailer out on the bottom. Maybe you derailer is bent in slightly?
I think that is the case; they are sending me a new a derailleur. Customer service has been pretty responsive and helpful. I’ll replace the freewheel at the same time. I’ve decided to throw on a dropper post as well. I’ve been riding around quite a bit and I love it. I’ve ridden around town, taken it on a few trails and some super steep hills. It’s an awesome bike. Handles everything I’ve thrown at it. A few quarks here and there but I am super impressed considering the price. I hope it will hold up. Seems super solid and easy enough to work on.
Hi Rory sorry for the late reply I just seen it. It looks like a sweet ride but I’m wondering how big it is actually going To be. I was supposed to get one to test out for a review but ended up not getting one.
THANKS JEREMIAH ! ! ! My T42 is on the way. Only $849 total, and it spanks the XP3.0 with bigger motor, bigger battery, better brakes, fatter tires, twice the travel in the front forks for $150 less...
Your frank, honest opinions helped me so much in making this choice. With the XP3.0 noisy mechanical brakes and crawling over your hill at 4mph, the T42 was obviously the best value.
Jeremiah, this was an excellent, informative, professional video--one of the best I've seen. Thanks for your efforts. I'm seriously looking into getting one of these bikes. I need a foldable e-bike with substantial torque. This bike might fit the bill.
Thanks to this review and the informative comments on here, I pulled the trigger on this bike (the 11.2Ah version) and it finally shipped, right when the company said it would. Can't wait to go for a ride on this thing. I'll also be purchasing the 11-28 freewheel, mirrors, tire liners etc. which i think are essential and have a local bike shop install them. Oh and those that want to go faster than 30mph on a bike are nuts lol
Well my bike arrived, unfortunately the front fork is bent so I can't install the front tire, I contacted the company to see what they can do for me. I took it to a local bike shop and they said it was probably bent during the manufacturing process and the QC missed it. The shipping box was not damaged. At least I'll get to see how good their customer support is now.
@@JeremiahMcintosh They responded the next day stating they will send a replacement fork so that was good, but upon further inspection of the bike I found another problem with the latch that allows bike's handlebars to fold/unfold - the metal rod inside the latch is broken on one end and has a stress fracture on the other end so when the neck/handlebars are in locked position, I can actually move the handlebars front and back, which moves the latch up and down, so the bike is really unsafe to ride, I can totally see the latch unlocking when riding and collapsing. I've emailed customer support, awaiting response. What a pain...
Sounds like it got damaged in shipping. Typically you can tighten the latch with the Allen screw in front but if it is stress fractured that’s a problem.
@@JeremiahMcintosh It appears so, at any rate, I just wanted to update this thread. The company has been very responsive and had sent both parts via DHL express. I've since replaced them both and can now confirm proper operation. They apologized for the inconvenience and also credited $50 back to my account which was nice of them. The second part, the latch, even though they could have sent just the latch, they opted to send the latch and the neck that that it connected to, which was nice, I just pulled the latch out and replaced that and right now I can say the bike is operating 100%. The 1st day I rode over 20 miles with all the default factory settings and had 30% battery left. When I powered he bike back on the next day it showed 70% so take the battery life accuracy with a grain of salt, otherwise with 11-28 conversion, I was easily reaching 35mph and no ghost pedaling at highest gear which is great.
Hey bud thanks for the great interview on the GeForce I just got mine I would have not have gotten it if you hadn't did such a good review I love all the upgrades with the fenders the nice rack the nice brake system is awesome I am really surprised on how much power this bike has with the 750 watt motor the only thing I can say it is hard for me to set the pedal assist to be able to keep up with it with the pedals thank you for the review👍
Awesome! Glad you love it. Right out of the box pedal assist one came set way too high on my bike but you can go in the display and turn those settings down.
Yes I did I turn down the settings but I was just really surprised on how powerful the bike is I turned it up in the settings on my bike 3rd third assist was at 98 I took it to 100 and I like I've got a tesgo Hummer Pro and I liked that the G force has the same brakes tail light and the same tail light brake and it also has that nice rack as well for the price you really can't beat it cuz I believe I paid $400 more for the tesgo Bike and like you said it's got a 750 watt motor so they really did a lot of nice upgrades
@@donwilson350 I actually changed mine from (0 to 3) to (0 to 9) And then you can change all of the power percentages you want the motor to help you they're all set to high I think out of the box they're set to 20 miles an hour not the 28.. You definitely going to do some tweaking most people pick 0 to 5 PAS and tweak that. THEY ALL NEED TO BE TURNED DOWN IF YOU WANT TO FEEL LIKE YOU'RE ACTUALLY HELPING THE MOTOR.. This is what the company told me. But for the highest gear seven there's nothing you can really do unless you change the sprocket from 14 to 28 to 11 to 28 Then you'll be able to keep up at 28 mph. FYI I DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS ABOUT MINE BUT MY TOP SPEED AND I WEIGH OVER 300 LB ( I GOT IT TO 33 MPH AND THAT WAS CALIBRATED CORRECTLY BASED ON GPS!! ) I think I got the upgraded 22 amp controller and 1,000 watt peak motor. They're always upgrading even if you bought the G-Force bike 6 months ago they sense upgraded they just don't say anything.. they all do this. It's a constant rush to upgrade from the same manufacturers the middleman people we buy the bikes from can't keep up.. there's just so many.. There's a way to test out the speed Believe it or not.. came across this by an accident. Put your bike up on the kickstand Lean it sideways BUT BE VERY CAREFUL!! Make sure it's set to 100 km/h not the 50 I think it comes standard which is about 20 mph. You wanted to go up to 100 km/h which I think is over 30 miles per hour. When it's tilted on the kickstand GO TO PS5 MAKE SURE IT IS 100% OR PAS3. PRESS THE THROTTLE BUTTON LOOK AT THE SPEEDOMETER!! MINE RED 33 MPH!! I figured there was no resistance so it would be under 28 on the road!!! NOPE THIS THING IS SO POWERFUL THAT IT TOOK MY OVER 300 LB ASS UP TO 33 MPH!! THE EXACT SAME SPEED IT WAS WITH THE WHEEL BEING FREE LEANING ON THE KICKSTAND!! Pretty interesting..
@@thefix-itguyreviewer8151 I want to thank you for your replies to these types of videos, I've been trying to decide which bike to go with and watched countless video reviews anf read all the replies; I'm now definitely leaning towards this new T42 that can be had for $1149 with the $50 discount. It's the best price/power/quality ratio that I see available right now.
Hey Jeremiah, I hope you and your family have been doing well and remaining safe and sound. This video was in my notifications. I was hoping you have some more current videos. Oh yes, I found that the noseless bike seat is a much more comfortable seat for riding for an extended length of time. It’s even more comfortable than the Cloud 9. I ordered it from Amazon. Best wishes from Coastal Georgia Zone 8B! Donna
jeremiah you have your reviews spot on which is hard to do so can i congratulate you on that.im sure a lot of your subscribers including me from the uk learn a lot from you, keep up the good work my friend.
Great review Jeremiah, I think I'm sold! Amazon has a $300 coupon on this right now, taking it from $1199 to $899 for the 11.2AH battery you had in this test. Delivery is only $59 for a total of $958... Great price for all these features!
I don’t know them at all. I know other people ordered on Amazon but not sure if it was from that seller. I would reach out to them directly through their website to see if that seller is legit on Amazon.
You can get it directly from their website currently with a coupon for $950 and I believe free shipping. Probably safer to go that route. There is A link in the description of my video for their official website.
@@JeremiahMcintosh Thanks Jeremiah, I'll go back to your links and look for it. Have also been asking a lot of the T42 owners in your comments. They have a lot of good input!
You did such a great review, I bought the T42 with the 750 W motor before I missed out on the Black Friday sales. I paid 849.00 after coupon and 300 off from the dealer site. I was so excited bc I got notice of a cc rewards 50 bux over that! I felt it must be providence..but I sure hope it comes with fenders and the rack for that price! Anyway, looking forward to seeing if I can figger out how to ride it next! Thank for replying to us! You did a great job reviewing it.
GOT TO SAY I BOUGHT MY G-FORCE BIKE BASED ON THIS REVIEW!! IT IS ABSOLUTELY AWESOME! The quality the performance everything!! Not to mention setting the PAS level to 100 for the last PAS speed and maxing out the kilometers to 50 km/h I'm 300 lb and I'm going 32 or 33 mph with the updated controller THROTTLE ONLY! And that is GPS calibrated!! THEIR CUSTOMER SUPPORT IS AWESOME!! THAT'S ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS WHEN YOU HAVE ONE OF THESE COMPANIES!! BECAUSE THERE'S SO MANY OF THEM!! There's a great Facebook G-Force support page user group that is fantastic. I had an issue with my back tire and rim not being true!! That means the spokes need work.. no company probably does that in the factory.. It's a hit or miss. Mine was a little warped going up and down kind of making a slight hump sound... They told me it was probably the tire I sent them a video that I put on the user group.. THEY'RE SENDING ME A BRAND NEW HUB, RIM, TIRE, ROTOR EVERYTHING AND IT WILL BE HERE WITHIN 7 DAYS!! I've noticed on the user group anybody who had an issue this is what they're doing very quickly!! It's so comforting to know their support like that from a company you bought a bike from!! GO G-FORCE!! ;)
@@lambjack1 Yes I actually have tons and tons of videos coming with my new channel. But I support other people's channels. I have a lot of reviews about the G-Force bike, vs LECTRIC XP 2.0 because I own both of them one is for my wife which is the XP 2.0 because it's kind of easier to handle and smaller. But everybody on the street preferred the G-Force bike in so many different ways, more powerful and other things.. And the price really is only about $89 difference. I'll be showing the displays and all the hidden settings that they don't tell you in the manual. Performance, How fast they go tips and tricks. It's all coming.
@@fritzburbank935 If awkward you mean speaking the truth thank you because it's the truth! You don't have to be a troll if you could try to be nice You probably do this to everybody but that's okay they're a nice people out there who appreciate help and they're on mean people out there that like to be negative. Have a good day!!
Thanks for a nice review of the T42 it was a bike I had never considered until I saw your video. The other bike I'm looking at is the Engwe Engine Pro (upgrade version). I watched your review of that bike as well. It's more expensive but seems to have a great number of features. What are your thoughts on the two bikes in comparison to one another? I get the impression that the Engwe motor is not as powerful as the T42 or was that a previous model you reviewed?
In my opinion I do feel like the new Updated T42 has more power. The Engwe engine pro is a nice bike but it had something weird about the throttle that I didn’t like and not sure if they have changed it yet. When you’re going uphill as soon as you start to pedal it cuts some of the power to the motor if you let off the pedals and just use throttle it gave you full power but you cannot help assist with the pedals because when you do it limits power for some reason which is kind of backwards from any other bike I’ve tested. I do show an example of it in that video.
@@JeremiahMcintosh Yes, I remember that issue. The other thing was the 750 watt motor was more like a 500 watt. Past that I’m not familiar with how either company supports their bikes. Engwe seems to be strictly email support. While the T42 price tag is lower, I’m sure I’ll need to upgrade the seat post and seat. Now it starts to approach the Engwe in price. Decisions, decisions. Thanks for your response!
Hey , just wondering if this is your favorite 750w Folding bike for under $2000 ? If not what is ? Thanks and keep up the great Videos !! p.s. I love how you compared it to the 2.0 =D
In this style of folding bike yes and I feel you get good value for the money. I like a lot of my other 750w bikes also and it’s hard to pick a favorite because they are different styles for a different type of person and I like different bikes for different occasions. These 20 inch folding bikes I like for ease of transport but something like the magicycle I like for riding around town and it has a lot of power with the 52 V system however not as easy to transport. Like I said it’s a hard question to answer but I feel this is a great value for the money bike.
Thank you for you review on the T42. I was ready to buy the Lectric XP2.0 till I watched your great review of the T42. I am going to order one today. I am new to your board and would like to know how to find links to the accessories you recommend such as the flexible seat etc. I cannot seem to find those on your site. Keep up the great reviews. Gary
Hi Gary. Thank You. To see the links just open up the description of any of my videos with the little arrow next to the video title and you will see all the links. If you’re considering the Gforce just check their website with my link because it looks like the 10.4ah Version is no longer available but there are now options for bigger batteries now however I think they may all be pre-order you might want to confirm shipping dates. Just wanted to make you aware.
I have the lectric 2.0 and have been in love since day one I just pre ordered the Xpremium two 10.4 amp batteries up to 100 mile range hydraulic brakes twice the suspension travel and a mid drive motor 1,799.00 ships in July
Great review video! I’ve seen many of your reviews for other folding ebike’s and they all seem to have 500 watts native peaking 750 when advertised as 750 watts. Do you think this motor is 750 native and peaks around 1000 watts?
It’s hard to say but the power does seem about the same as most of my other 750 watt bikes. It has a 20 amp controller so the max wattage when the battery is at 48 V would be 960w and when the battery is full at 54v would be about 1080w but that’s assuming it is actually programmed to put out 20 Amps. Some bikes are programmed for less Than the controller rating and no matter what you change it to it doesn’t matter that’s why I like showing these real comparison test. Again ….not actually sure on that Max output.🤷♂️
Thanks for the thorough review!! Based on your video we purchased two (his and hers). Received them yesterday, but have yet to take them out. There's a couple things you may be able to help with due to your experience with many electric bikes. One bike we received has crooked handlebars (skewed right with a straight wheel). Is there any way for us to make this adjustment at home, or will we need to take in for service? Secondly, the LCD Monitor has LOTS of features accessible in the deep menus, but we have nothing with regard to explaining most of what we're seeing. Have you seen a manual for the LCD Monitor that you could provide a link for? G-Force includes a few basic options, but we can't find anything beyond that. Thanks again for the great review!! PS: We added the freewheel you recommended to both bikes, and the Cloud-9 seat to the existing seat post. That was a BIG chore (Allen screw WAY overtightened and seat rails a little wider than slots on stock post. Both obstacles took some time to sort out)! Probably should've opted for a different post, but we were trying get by with just the seat.
If you fold the handlebars down there will be a bolt directly in the center you should be able to loosen that up straighten your stem then re-tighten the bolt. Some settings you will be able to access some you won’t but here’s a general manual for that display hope it helps.www.manualslib.com/manual/2165850/Yolin-Yl80c.html#manual Please share your experience after riding them let us know what you think I’m sure that would help others in their decisions.
Here's a video I used to tweak my T42 (at 7:50) ua-cam.com/video/6nC3ycn13lQ/v-deo.html Jeremiah's links got me a RockBros rack bag, a C9 seat and Ganopper 31.6/33.9 Shim. Next I found a deal on a Suntour SR SP12 Seat Post...WOW! G-Force Rocks!
Hey Jeremiah really enjoy all your reviews so helpful. I have a question about this bike G-Force T42 750w vs Heybike Mars hyper Limited edition. Im 5'10 140lbs. I live in a area like you. Just can't decide between the 2 of these bikes and would like to hear what you think? Thank you Chael
@JeremiahMcintosh yes I watched all the videos so informative. I'm thinking long-term and maintenance also? Heybike, no rims to adjust. Then the battery's 1 exposed and 1 not? It's a tough decision. Not to mention, also a 2023 Lectric xp 3.0 long range. Thank you again
As you mentioned before they upgrade things all the time. FYI The G-Force T42 bike the newest one has 11.2 amp battery ( 22 amp controller!! ) This is right from the manufacturer below. --------- I am sorry. I just realized that I made a mistake in my last email. Differ from the old T42, the controller on the NEW T42 has been upgraded to a 22 amp controller It would be really interesting to see if there was a big difference between their older 20 amp controller versus the 22 in terms of power In your video.
Update as of 5/25/22 looks like the battery is now updated to 11.2AH but not shipping until 6/24/22. The 10.4AH version doesn’t look available currently and they also have an option for 16 and 20AH and the frame is larger to accommodate the bigger battery? The hydraulic brakes are also now a different brand.
The T42 in this video seems to have been phased out after 6 months. It went 'Out of Stock' in January 2023, when the new T5 came out. This T42 model replaced the previous T42, which had floppy fenders and smaller battery, in July 2022. I'd love to hear the new T42 isn't obsolete. BTW, Batteries for the older model T42 are same as the Lectric batteries, according to @Jeremiah Mcintosh. I don't know if he meant the 2.0 or the newer 3.0...
Hi I just saw your video, and just subscribed. Question, a friend of mine said to make sure the bike has self balancing battery. He also said 21700 cells are good. Other cheaper batteries can self combustible and catch fire.
Wow. Great video and huge help with all the links. This is what I wanted to know about this bike, especially the hill climb capability because I too live in a hilly area. I wonder if there's any way to set the throttle up for the right side.
Interesting bike. How does your wife like it compared to the Lectric stepthrough? I like the features and the price. I am really close to buying a pair of ebikes but this one is another option. Also is this legal in a state that restrics to class 2?
To be honest she hasn’t really rode it she likes her step through just because it’s a smaller bike. and yes it is legal because you can restrict the speed to 20 mph in the settings.
@@JeremiahMcintosh thanks for your quick reply. Looks like they have good customer service as well. So many choices! Thanks for all your reviews. I'm learning so much!
Very similar to the now hard to find Luckeep folding bike. Mine was 1000 Canadian and it’s very much like this bike. Mine came with hydrologic disc brakes and My bat is 14 amp hour or 15 amp hours with rear rack to
hey man don't know if you'll still reply but will this bike do well and be quick on wet roads, in high winds, pretty much unideal weather conditions? Is it also waterproof?
Jeremiah sense this bike looks like the Lectric XP Ebike 1.0 model. I give you a Challenge and see if that 750W back tire will work on your Lectric Xp bike, and see if the break light will work as well. I would be curious to see if they have to same plug connectors. If it works you could upgrade your bike cheap by buying a rear tire and motor from G-Force and putting it on your Lectric XP.
The plugs on the controller are different so you would have to change the wiring harness also. Only a few plugs on the gforce and many single wires on the Xp.
It seems like a great bike from what you say in the video my only concern would be the range. I don’t want to buy a bike that only goes 11-15 miles. Pedaling such a heavy bike home after the charge ran out would be a chore if even possible at all. There are a lot of hills where I live
That’s gonna depend on your ratter weight and how many heels you’re going up you can get the model with the bigger battery but you should definitely get more than 15 miles out of this bike and the 11.2 ah battery unless you’re very heavy and only riding hills.
Hi Jeremiah I just realized I bought the wrong suspension seat post for my G force T42. I bought the 31.6 which is too small. I’m going to take it to my local ebike store to purchase the correct size. OAN thanks for the review the bike is amazing.
Jeremiah, thinking of G-Force 42. Do you think this is something my wife able to handle. She is 5'4" and 66 years of. We fulltime rv and planning on laying down , derauler right side up in a bin. Please let me know and any accessories you would put on. Likely the 16amp battery for both of us. I watched quite a few of your post and subscribed to your site. Thank you in advance.
Thank You James. It’s hard to say because I don’t know her capabilities. My wife is 5’3” and can ride it just fine but most females her size prefer something with a little lower seat height and like step thru bikes more often than not.
Thank you for doing these reviews. Trying to figure out which on to buy. Plus a majority of these companies do not ship to Hawaii. I will probably look into a company that would ship to a third party to get it to Hawaii.
Thanks for this video. I have two Lectric XPs in my shopping cart and was about to pull the trigger when I did another search and came across this video. I might have to spend another 200 and get this model. News of the updated model hasn't really hit the internet yet.
Yeah I’ve noticed there aren’t many reviews of it yet. If you do decide to change your mind please make sure to use the link in the description that takes you directly to their official page because I believe that the bikes on Amazon bikes are still the old model.
@@JeremiahMcintosh I just watched your review on the EP-2 pro. The price on the EP-2 is really good, but the 750w motor has me concerned. Don't think its a true 750. The G-force is about 200 more, if you had to choose between the two which one?
Another question. Did you do a video showing how the T42 was packaged? I seem to recall seeing that this bike was encased in foam to prevent shipping damage.
Just received two bikes yesterday, and neither were encased in foam. There was LOTS of packing material, but no FedEx shipping damage. We did notice some 'rub' marks on both fenders, but nothing of substance. Plenty of zip ties and thin masking tape kept everything protected and secure.
Great review, as always! I'm planning to purchase one of these three: G-Force T42 vs Heybike Ranger vs Lectric XP 2.0 !!! What are your thoughts I've watched all three of your reviews for these. Lectric seems to have good customer support but the 9.6ah battery seems to give limited range. Heybike and G-Force offer beefier batteries. G-Force has the 750W motor as well... I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts comparing these three ebikes. Thanks so much!
It’s really gonna come down to what you need more in a bike Whether it be US-based customer support, better performance and bigger battery, or A stepped through. To be honest setting customer service/US based support aside and just based on bang for the buck and performance out of the three personally I’m really liking the G force. But with that being said they have all been great bikes.
@@JeremiahMcintosh Wow, super fast response (esp on a Saturday), thank you. I agree with you, I'm leaning toward the G Force as well. Not sure what happens if the ebike arrives or develops a problem - how responsive is their customer service? Also, do you think the 48V 11.2Ah (538Wh) battery ($1,199) is sufficient for most purposes or is it worth upgrading to the 48V 11.2Ah (538Wh) battery ($1,499)? Thanks so much for all your help and thoughts and especially sharing your experiences!
G force mentioned on their question and answer page that they are trying to upgrade to a larger capacity battery. It was dated 04/18/22. Wish I could wait, but I have to order soon to get them before my trip in July.
@@JeremiahMcintosh So that if you're cruising in a lower pedal assist mode but need to hit the throttle to quickly accelerate out of a sticky situation with full power. Isn't that how the Lectric works?
That is how Lectric works but if you set every level to 100% you will not be able to pedal slower with the pedals, it would be full speed in every level.
@@JeremiahMcintosh I agree that the pedal limits are a good thing but I also have e seen in a few videos where the full throttle override really came in handy. No pun intended. Thanks for your responses.
Latest Report... Mar 4 at Devil's Den, AR, My T42 was climbing rocky paths I could barely walk up! Impressed and relieved I didn't get any rock cuts there. There's really sharp rocks everywhere!
I received my new Gforce T42 and I really like it. I have ordered many items that you have on your recommended list thank you. I want to order an extra tire tube for the bike so can you recommend a tube brand and the correct size? Also I was thinking about getting another battery mine is 48V 16AH (768WH) 45-55 MILES. I just looked on their website and their battery is now $690.00 up from $390.00 a week ago? That is alot of money any ideas?
This is the spare tube I carry around for my 20x4 fat bikes but haven’t had to use it yet so can’t comment on durability. amzn.to/3R8C3FE That battery is expensive but It is 20Ah. Usually a 10ah battery from other companies are around $300 so double that would be $600 for 20Ah. Unfortunately I don’t know any alternatives my bike actually has a slightly different frame design with the 10 AH battery. Since I have reviewed the bike they upgraded the frame to a little bit bigger frame to accommodate the bigger batteries. Disclaimer. The above link for the tube is an affiliate link and I will receive a small commission it if you use it.
Would love for you to be safer and get a fron1t mount and chest mount for you go pro so you can show everything while being safer. Still loving the videos.
Thanks for the great review and tips! We just purchased two of these and are looking to buy suspension posts. We are confused about the size of the shim we need. Your suggestions say a 31.6 to 33.9 for a 31.6 post. When looking at the item on Amazon, there is not one for the 31.6 to 33.9 size. Which do we choose?
You need 33. 9 mm outside diameter(to match the bike seat post tube) on the shim and then the inside diameter has to match whatever seat post you purchase. If you get the zoom suspension post I recommend the 31. 6 mm one because you get 10mm more travel with it compared to the 7. 2 mm post. When I posted the link to the shim it was available but may have sold out. Here is a link to a different shim that may work this is a affiliate link and I will receive a small commission if you use it. amzn.to/3RhPFys
You also need to use a 31.6 to 33.9 shim for it to work. You will have a hard time finding a 33.9 suspension seatpost to fit directly. Here is my affiliate link to one. amzn.to/3DCXLfy
@@JeremiahMcintosh Thanks Jeremiah, I got the Ganopper 31.6/33.9 Shim you recommended and am really glad I returned the telescoping seatpost. The cantilever Suntour SR SP12 seatpost is Awesome! And was only $70.96.... (They bumped it 10 bucks since then)
Hi JM! New subscriber here, and new to e-bikes but I've been watching a bunch of videos and yours are great. I've narrowed it down to the T42 and the Lectric XP 2.0. I think the stats and performance favors the T42 as you have demonstrated, but not sure on the durability and support. Both vendor sites show 5/5 reviews (of course), but Amazon shows 4.1/5 (pretty low) for the T42 (but most before the recent upgrades). I haven't found anything "independent" for XP 2.0 reviews. I'm not looking for any fix-it projects (in my 70's). Should I go with the crowd (XP), or take the better specs withthe T42? Thx!
Thank you so much Mark! I’m glad you’re enjoying my videos. That’s ultimately going to be your choice. The T 42 does seem like a solid bike with more power than the 2.0 and in my opinion a great deal with the hydraulic brakes but I cannot speak for their customer support. They both have Facebook forums with Lectric having more members and Lectric does have the US-based support. If you do decide to order make sure you use the link in the description to their official webpage because I think the Amazon models are the old version. Overall though you’re going to have to decide for yourself as far as your needs. Hope this helps and please let us know what you decide.
@@JeremiahMcintosh Will do! Thanks for the quick reply. I watched your review of your wife's Lectric XP 2.0 step-thru and was struck by the lower pedal height. When you were riding it looked like your shoes were almost scraping the ground. Have you ever stubbed a toe in the dirt - I need clearance for my size 13 feet.
Hey Mark I've been watching these bikes for almost 3 years and finally bought one. I was back and forth between the lectric, Engwe, and T42. Went with t42 mainly because of the hydraulic brakes, 750 watt motor, and it's 8 lb lighter than the lectric. I ordered Monday, they shipped Tuesday and I should have it Friday. Can't wait.
I am close to pulling the trigger on this. The T5 is not available where I live but the T42 is. I just have one question that needs clarification. In your review you mention the lowest the seat goes to the ground is 31.75 inches. However on their web site (canada) it says that the minimum seat height from the ground is 35 inches. This is a very big difference. Can someone please measure from the ground to the lowest the seat will go and tell me the inches? I am wondering if the manufacture has the dimensions wrong. Thanks a lot.
I physically always measure the seat height when I’m reviewing a bike because companies often have the wrong specifications on their website when it comes to size, weight and measurements. Keep in mind the frame has been updated on the T42 since I’ve reviewed it so it could possibly be different but I doubt it’s 35”
Hey bud I have a question for you I guess the G force bike that me and you have is different then the new G-Force so the new Batteries will not fit are bike so what do we do when we need a new Batterie if we can't get one
Got mine today. Very nice and quick. Drove over yards, curbs whatever. It didn't matter. Looking forward to using it more. It's a good idea to watch the assembly video.
@@JeremiahMcintosh Very much so. I have yet to pedal, lol. Your recommends for accessories are most helpful. Picked up an absorber for the seat and am getting an alarm and chain. I appreciate your work and thanks!
@@JeremiahMcintosh Oh, it looks like they upgraded the seat to one with a couple built in springs. My seat looks different underneath from yours. As far as I can see.
Hmm interesting. We’re your brakes and battery the same as mine. I’ve noticed Since publishing the video there are now different options for bigger batteries and the frame tube is designed different on the newer ones for the bigger batteries.
Hey there I was wondering if you can change the max speed on this bike? I'm thinking about purchasing it and just wondering if you could do that thanks great video too 👍
In my opinion yes it has been a great bike with some nice features for the price. Last time I checked they didn’t have any in stock and were pre-ordered for later this month so be aware of that.
The chain is not actually under much stress because it’s a hub motor bike so it would be like a regular bicycle as far as the chain goes. The brakes are going to depend whether you do a lot of hill riding and fast riding but brake pads are typically cheap and the battery should last many years if well taken care of and should last around 300 to 500 charge cycles.
I really hope I used your link to buy this bike. I ordered yesterday. Let me know, I will call the company if I had come off the link in your vid for some reason
I really appreciate you wanting to help support the channel. If your order # ended in 68 then yes you used my referral link . If not then no you didn’t but thank you for wanting to.
Another thing that's confusing with all of these e-bikes. For instance the G-Force bike that you have right there well the new upgraded model so weird to say they upgrade so quickly. Has a 22 amp controller, ( and the NM is 80 ) But yet another bike that you recently reviewed the VITILAN which now has an upgraded controller from 22 amps to 25 ( yep things change that quick!!) ONLY HAS AN NM OF 75!! I know this has something to do with the torque But all the numbers don't add up. How can The G-Force with only a 750-watt motor 1,000 w peak have a higher 80NM then the NOW UPGRADED VITILAN 750 watt motor 1200 watt peak only 75NM ( these are the new specs of those bikes as of right now! )! This is also confusing 🤣 Maybe you can shed some light on the subject.
@@JeremiahMcintosh Could you ask G-force for that info? Older reviews of this model on youtube had complaints about motor noise. I'm wondering if it's a permanent upgrade or a luck of the draw scenario with what motor you get.
So in all your ebike testing what do you find the average max miles in reality compared to advertised miles? 70/80/90%? If I had to guess I would bet most ebikes advertise more range than they deliver by at least 10-15%... you are also 50-60 lbs lighter than me so I know any bike will give me less but curious about your experience at your weight.
To be honest I don’t even look at their range estimates and it’s also going to depend on many factors. Check out my range test I did here on 2 different bikes and 10.4ah batteries. It’s the most I ever got from a 10.4ah battery.ua-cam.com/video/8M4HYGZnDKA/v-deo.html
I just got me one and it's badass. I'm 250 lbs and still go 28mph in trip 3
What type of range do you get
@@elindberg84 like 10 miles
Hey Jeremiah, I'm a Pennsylvania ex-pat living in SoCal where there's lot's of hills. After watching your video I bought the T42. I wanted at least 750W and definitely hydraulic brakes and this is the best bank for a buck. I got a new front fork delivered yesterday via DHL express from Hong Kong. (My new T42 came with a damaged fork). It was not a difficult install. The Neco collapsing handlebar mechanism is the same one that Lectric uses so there are many videos. I did do some modifications that improved riding comfort. I turned the whole "tree" around so that it tilts toward you instead of away. I also added some swept back moustache handlebars. The handling is so much better and there's less back strain from always leaning forward. And it still folds to fit in my car. I broke it in at the beach yesterday. Thanks!
Great to hear you got it fixed and set up to fit you well. Happy Trails!
Mine also came with damaged fork and front latch mechanism and they had sent both replacement parts via DHL express. I'm interested in the turning the tree around like you did as I thought the way it is out of the factory where it's leaning forward looks...odd. I'd probably do the handlebars too, still learning a lot. I did 11-28 conversion and am able to reach 35mph with no ghost pedaling. Off rode, of course.
@@1420MHZ I need to do the 11-28 conversion. Good that you got your parts straightened out. I turned my tree back around. With the swept back handlebars it was too close to me. My main problem has been with my longer legs I have to raise the seat post fairly high to get good leg extension. With that when I come to a stop my feet are very far from the ground. I'm beginning to think that the 20" folders are better for people of the shorter heights.
Hey Joe Black, thanks for sharing the mods you did for the headset. Could you share HOW you did the turning of the “tree”, and what brand or particular model of swept-back “mustache” handlebars you bought to replace the stock handlebars? Any special thing you had to do regarding the re-installation of the grips, brake levers, etc. ? Any re-routing of wires? Would love to know all you could share about your mods experience. Thanks!
@@joeblack7156 electric mtb is what you're aiming for. The t42 thrives on flat ground. Hills Meh, lucky to get a quarter of range
That was a helpful comparison between the original Lectric and the T42 going up the hill.
Yes it shows a direct comparison which definitely showed it was more powerful. Sometimes it’s hard to explain it and easier to just show it. I think part of this is because the T 42 uses a 20 amp controller.
Nice review. Bike looks good. Lots of healthy competition in our developing ebike market is fun to see. New Lectric mid drive and Ariel Kepler. Good deals from plenty of other players like Aventon, Bee Cool, Rad Power, and Juiced. Great to get to see thoughtful reviews of ebikes like this. Thank you.
Thanks Jimmy. I love it too lots of competition between manufacturers is great to see everyone wanting to improve their product cheaper and makes a great bang for the buck value for the customer!?
Ditto what @jimmy james said! I have the XP Lite - a nice bike for me. But this T42 has 180mm hydraulics and a stronger 750w motor, About the only mods I would do are suggested by Jeremiah: sprung saddle/seatpost, and 11-28t cassette. (I might rig up a 2nd on-line battery connected in parallel, that I can pop on for longer rides.)
I just got mine with the upgraded 16AH battery and hit 31 mph flat and 34 mph on a downhill grade. I’m 225 lbs.
Enjoy
FINALLY GOT A CHANCE TO RIDE MY G-FORCE BIKE.. oh yeah and I bought it because of this video.
Yes the 22 amp upgraded controller and 80nm makes a difference!!
I never tried your version but.
After unlocking the speed. I GOT IT TO 33 MPH THROTTLE ONLY!!! WOW!!
OH YEAH AND I'M OVER 300 LBS!!! UNBELIEVABLE!!
And yes the. Speedometer was calibrated with GPS next to my phone.
The thing really takes off!!!
I had to really adjust the speeds.. I switch from 0 to 3 actually to the option of 0 to 9!!!
0 to 9 matches the speeds of the pedal better.. for instance the starting spot is like 40% instead of 50.. think I'm going to have to even adjust it more..
I think there's even a setting in there now that I found the manual for THE DISPLAY ONLY. A lot of hidden settings. You could change the sensitivity of the pedal assist. You could change the pedal assist in terms of ( That you can use the throttle only, So you can separate from peddling only, or just pedal only )
My T42 is due day after tomorrow... Is the Display Only instructions shipped with the bike?
That bike looks like a great value. I think 14 AH is the minimum battery size for 750W 48V Fat tire bikes. My Wallke X3 had a 14AH battery and I have two. This looks just like the H6 but with 1/3 the battery capacity at half the price.
It was available with 11.2AH 16AH and 20AH. Upgraded to a 22A controller.
I got 65 miles on my T42 and let me tell you that it’s a dam beautiful. Bikers looks at my bike. Feels like a rolls Royce. The seat does hurt after a while but I am pretty sure some spandex bike shorts will solve that. I want to make a review about in the future. I just don’t like how confusing the menu system can be especially when changing settings and how they upgrade the ebike every once and while and I forget which version did I buy. As well as “ghost peddling” at 15mph. In bike lanes I have to go 10mph to get a workout in but anything higher and the bike will just do the work for me. I adjusted setting pedal 1 to 10 and it’s just the sweet spot. Mile range is great 30-40 I believe is the one I got. Would recommend anything higher than 50 if you plan to go further.
You really make informative videos! Thanks.
One suggestion, at the end of your video,quote the price.
There is always a link in the description for current prices. I don’t always mention prices because they often change price or have sales.
Just got my G-Force T42 2 days ago. Great bike for the price. My very first ebike. It's fast, but I need to update the fly wheel. Ghost rides at higher speeds. I chose the G-Force T42 over the Lectric xp 2.0
I agree and I’m going to upgrade my freewheel as well to an 11-28T
how long did it take to deliver and what state do you live in
@@ttotwinkhan732 1 week delivery to Tennessee
Thank you very much for your videos. This one and others have really helped me choose my 1st ebike. I went with the T42 because of your review and bought several accessories that you recommended. I researched a bunch of others and mostly went with your recommendations. I tend to obsess a little on larger purchases, watched ‘em all and your videos were by far the most helpful. Thank you so much.
You’ve talked a bit about seat changes but I am curious if you have a video showing an installation with the needed shim?
I’d recommend doing a video on locks and locking techniques. Maybe I am missing it but there is almost nothing on the internet showing specifically how to lock this or similar bikes. Lots of stuff on locks themselves. Maybe it’s mostly common sense but this bike looks like it might have some challenges (I haven’t received the bike yet. That will help). It looks like I’m going to go with 2 locks. A ulock with cable and a folding lock.
Well thank you so much I really appreciate that and glad my videos were helpful in your decision to find the right bike. as far as seat installation I’m sure I have it in one of my videos I will probably be making more videos like that in the winter when I can’t ride as much.
As far as locks go I would definitely not recommend a cable lock unless it’s in addition to something heavier because they can easily be cut and the $18 alarm that I have been recommending is a great added feature to deter possible theft. After you get your bike let me know what you think after your first ride.
I received the bike and put it together. It rides great and is very quick. I will definitely be changing out the rear cogs as it ghost pedals past 15mph. I am having one pretty major issue though; the chain rubs on the rear tire in the 1st two gears and it can’t be fixed by adjusting. Does yours do this or it something you have any insight on?
Some of my bikes are very close to the tire. I’ve had a few rich before And fixed it by slightly bending the derailer out on the bottom. Maybe you derailer is bent in slightly?
I think that is the case; they are sending me a new a derailleur. Customer service has been pretty responsive and helpful. I’ll replace the freewheel at the same time. I’ve decided to throw on a dropper post as well. I’ve been riding around quite a bit and I love it. I’ve ridden around town, taken it on a few trails and some super steep hills. It’s an awesome bike. Handles everything I’ve thrown at it. A few quarks here and there but I am super impressed considering the price. I hope it will hold up. Seems super solid and easy enough to work on.
Thanks again for the videos and taking the time to respond to questions/comments. I wish you all the best with your channel.
hey Jer wot do you think about the new Lectric mid-drive bike they have bought out 😊
Hi Rory sorry for the late reply I just seen it. It looks like a sweet ride but I’m wondering how big it is actually going To be. I was supposed to get one to test out for a review but ended up not getting one.
Another great video as always thanks for all the hard work to help us choose the bike for all of us..
That’s my goal to get everyone out riding and to be able to help people make an informed decision When deciding to purchase an Ebike!
THANKS JEREMIAH ! ! ! My T42 is on the way. Only $849 total, and it spanks the XP3.0 with bigger motor, bigger battery, better brakes, fatter tires, twice the travel in the front forks for $150 less...
Great to hear and let us know how you like it after you get it I’m sure you will love it!
@@JeremiahMcintosh After your great review, I already know I love it! Do I need a new vest to be an E-Biker?
Your frank, honest opinions helped me so much in making this choice. With the XP3.0 noisy mechanical brakes and crawling over your hill at 4mph, the T42 was obviously the best value.
The T42 made it up that same hill at 6mph. Definitely more powerful than the 3.0.
@@JeremiahMcintosh mess with the settings it gets stronger
Jeremiah, this was an excellent, informative, professional video--one of the best I've seen. Thanks for your efforts. I'm seriously looking into getting one of these bikes. I need a foldable e-bike with substantial torque. This bike might fit the bill.
Thank You! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks to this review and the informative comments on here, I pulled the trigger on this bike (the 11.2Ah version) and it finally shipped, right when the company said it would. Can't wait to go for a ride on this thing. I'll also be purchasing the 11-28 freewheel, mirrors, tire liners etc. which i think are essential and have a local bike shop install them. Oh and those that want to go faster than 30mph on a bike are nuts lol
Well my bike arrived, unfortunately the front fork is bent so I can't install the front tire, I contacted the company to see what they can do for me. I took it to a local bike shop and they said it was probably bent during the manufacturing process and the QC missed it. The shipping box was not damaged. At least I'll get to see how good their customer support is now.
Oh sorry to hear that! What a bummer. Please keep us updated.
@@JeremiahMcintosh They responded the next day stating they will send a replacement fork so that was good, but upon further inspection of the bike I found another problem with the latch that allows bike's handlebars to fold/unfold - the metal rod inside the latch is broken on one end and has a stress fracture on the other end so when the neck/handlebars are in locked position, I can actually move the handlebars front and back, which moves the latch up and down, so the bike is really unsafe to ride, I can totally see the latch unlocking when riding and collapsing. I've emailed customer support, awaiting response. What a pain...
Sounds like it got damaged in shipping. Typically you can tighten the latch with the Allen screw in front but if it is stress fractured that’s a problem.
@@JeremiahMcintosh It appears so, at any rate, I just wanted to update this thread. The company has been very responsive and had sent both parts via DHL express. I've since replaced them both and can now confirm proper operation. They apologized for the inconvenience and also credited $50 back to my account which was nice of them. The second part, the latch, even though they could have sent just the latch, they opted to send the latch and the neck that that it connected to, which was nice, I just pulled the latch out and replaced that and right now I can say the bike is operating 100%. The 1st day I rode over 20 miles with all the default factory settings and had 30% battery left. When I powered he bike back on the next day it showed 70% so take the battery life accuracy with a grain of salt, otherwise with 11-28 conversion, I was easily reaching 35mph and no ghost pedaling at highest gear which is great.
Hey bud thanks for the great interview on the GeForce I just got mine I would have not have gotten it if you hadn't did such a good review I love all the upgrades with the fenders the nice rack the nice brake system is awesome I am really surprised on how much power this bike has with the 750 watt motor the only thing I can say it is hard for me to set the pedal assist to be able to keep up with it with the pedals thank you for the review👍
Awesome! Glad you love it. Right out of the box pedal assist one came set way too high on my bike but you can go in the display and turn those settings down.
Yes I did I turn down the settings but I was just really surprised on how powerful the bike is I turned it up in the settings on my bike 3rd third assist was at 98 I took it to 100 and I like I've got a tesgo Hummer Pro and I liked that the G force has the same brakes tail light and the same tail light brake and it also has that nice rack as well for the price you really can't beat it cuz I believe I paid $400 more for the tesgo Bike and like you said it's got a 750 watt motor so they really did a lot of nice upgrades
I agree
@@donwilson350
I actually changed mine from (0 to 3) to (0 to 9) And then you can change all of the power percentages you want the motor to help you they're all set to high I think out of the box they're set to 20 miles an hour not the 28..
You definitely going to do some tweaking most people pick 0 to 5 PAS and tweak that. THEY ALL NEED TO BE TURNED DOWN IF YOU WANT TO FEEL LIKE YOU'RE ACTUALLY HELPING THE MOTOR..
This is what the company told me.
But for the highest gear seven there's nothing you can really do unless you change the sprocket from 14 to 28 to 11 to 28 Then you'll be able to keep up at 28 mph.
FYI I DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS ABOUT MINE BUT MY TOP SPEED AND I WEIGH OVER 300 LB ( I GOT IT TO 33 MPH AND THAT WAS CALIBRATED CORRECTLY BASED ON GPS!! )
I think I got the upgraded 22 amp controller and 1,000 watt peak motor. They're always upgrading even if you bought the G-Force bike 6 months ago they sense upgraded they just don't say anything.. they all do this. It's a constant rush to upgrade from the same manufacturers the middleman people we buy the bikes from can't keep up.. there's just so many..
There's a way to test out the speed Believe it or not.. came across this by an accident.
Put your bike up on the kickstand Lean it sideways BUT BE VERY CAREFUL!! Make sure it's set to 100 km/h not the 50 I think it comes standard which is about 20 mph. You wanted to go up to 100 km/h which I think is over 30 miles per hour.
When it's tilted on the kickstand GO TO PS5 MAKE SURE IT IS 100% OR PAS3. PRESS THE THROTTLE BUTTON LOOK AT THE SPEEDOMETER!! MINE RED 33 MPH!!
I figured there was no resistance so it would be under 28 on the road!!! NOPE THIS THING IS SO POWERFUL THAT IT TOOK MY OVER 300 LB ASS UP TO 33 MPH!! THE EXACT SAME SPEED IT WAS WITH THE WHEEL BEING FREE LEANING ON THE KICKSTAND!!
Pretty interesting..
@@thefix-itguyreviewer8151 I want to thank you for your replies to these types of videos, I've been trying to decide which bike to go with and watched countless video reviews anf read all the replies; I'm now definitely leaning towards this new T42 that can be had for $1149 with the $50 discount. It's the best price/power/quality ratio that I see available right now.
Another great review, thanks for all you hard work for giving us all these bikes for us to make opinion on buying…
Thank you John I appreciate you! I try my best to show everything accurately.
@@JeremiahMcintosh Thank you Jeremiah !!
Hey Jeremiah, just to let you know I purchased one just right now thru your affiliate link! More power to your channel!
Great to hear! Enjoy and thank you for the support!
10.4 amp with a 750 w motor is going to give you about 18 miles range. They need a bigger capacity battery
There are 3 options on batteries. You can pick a stronger battery to better suit your needs.
Hey Jeremiah,
I hope you and your family have been doing well and remaining safe and sound.
This video was in my notifications. I was hoping you have some more current videos.
Oh yes, I found that the noseless bike seat is a much more comfortable seat for riding for an extended length of time. It’s even more comfortable than the Cloud 9. I ordered it from Amazon.
Best wishes from Coastal Georgia Zone 8B!
Donna
Hi Donna thank you and you as well! Yes I have posted some newer videos since this one!
The tire size doesn't do too much but calibrate the speedometer it's limited by rpm of the motor on the controller.
jeremiah you have your reviews spot on which is hard to do so can i congratulate you on that.im sure a lot of your subscribers including me from the uk learn a lot from you, keep up the good work my friend.
Thank You Colin. Sometimes I do miss a thing or to but try as hard as I can to be as accurate as I can.
Great review Jeremiah, I think I'm sold! Amazon has a $300 coupon on this right now, taking it from $1199 to $899 for the 11.2AH battery you had in this test. Delivery is only $59 for a total of $958... Great price for all these features!
I agree. If you decide to purchase please use my link to Amazon in the description of the video to help support the channel.
@@JeremiahMcintosh How well do you know the seller? 'ZPYJ' only has 1 sale....?
I don’t know them at all. I know other people ordered on Amazon but not sure if it was from that seller. I would reach out to them directly through their website to see if that seller is legit on Amazon.
You can get it directly from their website currently with a coupon for $950 and I believe free shipping. Probably safer to go that route. There is A link in the description of my video for their official website.
@@JeremiahMcintosh Thanks Jeremiah, I'll go back to your links and look for it. Have also been asking a lot of the T42 owners in your comments. They have a lot of good input!
You did such a great review, I bought the T42 with the 750 W motor before I missed out on the Black Friday sales. I paid 849.00 after coupon and 300 off from the dealer site. I was so excited bc I got notice of a cc rewards 50 bux over that! I felt it must be providence..but I sure hope it comes with fenders and the rack for that price! Anyway, looking forward to seeing if I can figger out how to ride it next! Thank for replying to us! You did a great job reviewing it.
Thank You Moki. Yes it will come with a rack and fenders. It’s a great deal Enjoy!
@@JeremiahMcintosh Sweet!! Thanx for letting me know that!
I got mines for 849$ the 11.2 ah throttle only like 10 to 15 miles max.
Great review. Which one do you prefer? Electric 3.0 or the one you just rode?
Rate from 1-10 Thanks 😊
GOT TO SAY I BOUGHT MY G-FORCE BIKE BASED ON THIS REVIEW!!
IT IS ABSOLUTELY AWESOME! The quality the performance everything!!
Not to mention setting the PAS level to 100 for the last PAS speed and maxing out the kilometers to 50 km/h I'm 300 lb and I'm going 32 or 33 mph with the updated controller THROTTLE ONLY! And that is GPS calibrated!!
THEIR CUSTOMER SUPPORT IS AWESOME!! THAT'S ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS WHEN YOU HAVE ONE OF THESE COMPANIES!! BECAUSE THERE'S SO MANY OF THEM!!
There's a great Facebook G-Force support page user group that is fantastic.
I had an issue with my back tire and rim not being true!! That means the spokes need work.. no company probably does that in the factory.. It's a hit or miss.
Mine was a little warped going up and down kind of making a slight hump sound... They told me it was probably the tire I sent them a video that I put on the user group.. THEY'RE SENDING ME A BRAND NEW HUB, RIM, TIRE, ROTOR EVERYTHING AND IT WILL BE HERE WITHIN 7 DAYS!!
I've noticed on the user group anybody who had an issue this is what they're doing very quickly!!
It's so comforting to know their support like that from a company you bought a bike from!!
GO G-FORCE!!
;)
You should do a review video of your own on your channel. That would be awesome to see!
@@lambjack1
Don't hassle the man.
He's busy asking questions and leaving awkward comments.
@@fritzburbank935 thank you!!!
@@lambjack1 Yes I actually have tons and tons of videos coming with my new channel.
But I support other people's channels.
I have a lot of reviews about the G-Force bike, vs LECTRIC XP 2.0 because I own both of them one is for my wife which is the XP 2.0 because it's kind of easier to handle and smaller.
But everybody on the street preferred the G-Force bike in so many different ways, more powerful and other things.. And the price really is only about $89 difference.
I'll be showing the displays and all the hidden settings that they don't tell you in the manual.
Performance, How fast they go tips and tricks.
It's all coming.
@@fritzburbank935 If awkward you mean speaking the truth thank you because it's the truth!
You don't have to be a troll if you could try to be nice You probably do this to everybody but that's okay they're a nice people out there who appreciate help and they're on mean people out there that like to be negative.
Have a good day!!
Thanks for a nice review of the T42 it was a bike I had never considered until I saw your video. The other bike I'm looking at is the Engwe Engine Pro (upgrade version). I watched your review of that bike as well. It's more expensive but seems to have a great number of features. What are your thoughts on the two bikes in comparison to one another? I get the impression that the Engwe motor is not as powerful as the T42 or was that a previous model you reviewed?
In my opinion I do feel like the new Updated T42 has more power. The Engwe engine pro is a nice bike but it had something weird about the throttle that I didn’t like and not sure if they have changed it yet. When you’re going uphill as soon as you start to pedal it cuts some of the power to the motor if you let off the pedals and just use throttle it gave you full power but you cannot help assist with the pedals because when you do it limits power for some reason which is kind of backwards from any other bike I’ve tested. I do show an example of it in that video.
@@JeremiahMcintosh Yes, I remember that issue. The other thing was the 750 watt motor was more like a 500 watt. Past that I’m not familiar with how either company supports their bikes. Engwe seems to be strictly email support. While the T42 price tag is lower, I’m sure I’ll need to upgrade the seat post and seat. Now it starts to approach the Engwe in price. Decisions, decisions. Thanks for your response!
Hey , just wondering if this is your favorite 750w Folding bike for under $2000 ? If not what is ? Thanks and keep up the great Videos !! p.s. I love how you compared it to the 2.0 =D
In this style of folding bike yes and I feel you get good value for the money.
I like a lot of my other 750w bikes also and it’s hard to pick a favorite because they are different styles for a different type of person and I like different bikes for different occasions. These 20 inch folding bikes I like for ease of transport but something like the magicycle I like for riding around town and it has a lot of power with the 52 V system however not as easy to transport. Like I said it’s a hard question to answer but I feel this is a great value for the money bike.
@@JeremiahMcintosh Thank you, I figured id mostly use this to transport in my Jeep and take it on trails to go fishing with =D
Thank you for you review on the T42. I was ready to buy the Lectric XP2.0 till I watched your great review of the T42. I am going to order one today. I am new to your board and would like to know how to find links to the accessories you recommend such as the flexible seat etc. I cannot seem to find those on your site. Keep up the great reviews. Gary
Hi Gary. Thank You. To see the links just open up the description of any of my videos with the little arrow next to the video title and you will see all the links.
If you’re considering the Gforce just check their website with my link because it looks like the 10.4ah Version is no longer available but there are now options for bigger batteries now however I think they may all be pre-order you might want to confirm shipping dates. Just wanted to make you aware.
Buy the lectric great customer service and over 170,000 bikes sold
I have the lectric 2.0 and have been in love since day one I just pre ordered the Xpremium two 10.4 amp batteries up to 100 mile range hydraulic brakes twice the suspension travel and a mid drive motor 1,799.00 ships in July
Thanks for making this video. It really helpful. Does it cancel the throttle when you hit the brakes?
Yes it does.
Thanks. I just purchased one online, pending delivery.
Your welcome
Great review video! I’ve seen many of your reviews for other folding ebike’s and they all seem to have 500 watts native peaking 750 when advertised as 750 watts. Do you think this motor is 750 native and peaks around 1000 watts?
It’s hard to say but the power does seem about the same as most of my other 750 watt bikes. It has a 20 amp controller so the max wattage when the battery is at 48 V would be 960w and when the battery is full at 54v would be about 1080w but that’s assuming it is actually programmed to put out 20 Amps. Some bikes are programmed for less Than the controller rating and no matter what you change it to it doesn’t matter that’s why I like showing these real comparison test.
Again ….not actually sure on that Max output.🤷♂️
Nice bike, bought a week ago after watching reviews on your channel👍
3:46 Good review! Does the Redshift suspension post change the minimum lowered seat height? Thanks.
Thanks for the thorough review!! Based on your video we purchased two (his and hers). Received them yesterday, but have yet to take them out. There's a couple things you may be able to help with due to your experience with many electric bikes. One bike we received has crooked handlebars (skewed right with a straight wheel). Is there any way for us to make this adjustment at home, or will we need to take in for service? Secondly, the LCD Monitor has LOTS of features accessible in the deep menus, but we have nothing with regard to explaining most of what we're seeing. Have you seen a manual for the LCD Monitor that you could provide a link for? G-Force includes a few basic options, but we can't find anything beyond that. Thanks again for the great review!!
PS: We added the freewheel you recommended to both bikes, and the Cloud-9 seat to the existing seat post. That was a BIG chore (Allen screw WAY overtightened and seat rails a little wider than slots on stock post. Both obstacles took some time to sort out)! Probably should've opted for a different post, but we were trying get by with just the seat.
If you fold the handlebars down there will be a bolt directly in the center you should be able to loosen that up straighten your stem then re-tighten the bolt.
Some settings you will be able to access some you won’t but here’s a general manual for that display hope it helps.www.manualslib.com/manual/2165850/Yolin-Yl80c.html#manual
Please share your experience after riding them let us know what you think I’m sure that would help others in their decisions.
@@JeremiahMcintosh thank you so much!!
@@jamie.marj.est1983 so how do you like these now that you've had them awhile?
@@wendycol8354 great bikes!! We love them. Easy to operate, excellent battery life and very sturdy.
Here's a video I used to tweak my T42 (at 7:50) ua-cam.com/video/6nC3ycn13lQ/v-deo.html
Jeremiah's links got me a RockBros rack bag, a C9 seat and Ganopper 31.6/33.9 Shim. Next I found a deal on a Suntour SR SP12 Seat Post...WOW! G-Force Rocks!
What do you think about the battery upgrades. Is it worth it? I doubt I'd put more than 40 miles on a trip but ya never know.
Hey Jeremiah really enjoy all your reviews so helpful. I have a question about this bike G-Force T42 750w vs Heybike Mars hyper Limited edition. Im 5'10 140lbs. I live in a area like you. Just can't decide between the 2 of these bikes and would like to hear what you think? Thank you Chael
Did you see my hill test video? The T42 has more power.
@JeremiahMcintosh yes I watched all the videos so informative. I'm thinking long-term and maintenance also? Heybike, no rims to adjust. Then the battery's 1 exposed and 1 not? It's a tough decision. Not to mention, also a 2023 Lectric xp 3.0 long range. Thank you again
As you mentioned before they upgrade things all the time.
FYI The G-Force T42 bike the newest one has 11.2 amp battery ( 22 amp controller!! )
This is right from the manufacturer below.
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I am sorry. I just realized that I made a mistake in my last email. Differ from the old T42, the controller on the NEW T42 has been upgraded to a 22 amp controller
It would be really interesting to see if there was a big difference between their older 20 amp controller versus the 22 in terms of power In your video.
Slime the 🚴 woods are terrible for a blowout, long walk home with a 60+ lb 🚴 😆, terrific video again my friend.
Thank you!
Update as of 5/25/22 looks like the battery is now updated to 11.2AH but not shipping until 6/24/22. The 10.4AH version doesn’t look available currently and they also have an option for 16 and 20AH and the frame is larger to accommodate the bigger battery? The hydraulic brakes are also now a different brand.
I ordered the 20AH one, its on the way, do they even exist? i feel like i may have gotten scammed lol
If you ordered through my link it is definitely not a scam.
The T42 in this video seems to have been phased out after 6 months. It went 'Out of Stock' in January 2023, when the new T5 came out. This T42 model replaced the previous T42, which had floppy fenders and smaller battery, in July 2022.
I'd love to hear the new T42 isn't obsolete. BTW, Batteries for the older model T42 are same as the Lectric batteries, according to @Jeremiah Mcintosh. I don't know if he meant the 2.0 or the newer 3.0...
Hi I just saw your video, and just subscribed. Question, a friend of mine said to make sure the bike has self balancing battery. He also said 21700 cells are good. Other cheaper batteries can self combustible and catch fire.
Very confusing all the similar ebikes. What would your choice be between the T-42 and the Lectric 2.0. Thanks for all the good videos.
My pick would be the Gforce T 42 but only the upgraded model because of the stronger motor/controller, hydraulic brakes and slightly larger battery.
Thank you
Mines under 500 miles and now the battery cuts off after 5 miles or half a battery charge, and the motor makes a bunch of crunching scratching sounds
Wow. Great video and huge help with all the links. This is what I wanted to know about this bike, especially the hill climb capability because I too live in a hilly area. I wonder if there's any way to set the throttle up for the right side.
I've seen many twist grip throttle conversions on Amazon...
Chris Can flipped hid thumb throttle over to the right side and it looks pretty normal
Nice video. What app are you using on your phone to see miles per hour? Thanks.
Interesting bike. How does your wife like it compared to the Lectric stepthrough? I like the features and the price. I am really close to buying a pair of ebikes but this one is another option.
Also is this legal in a state that restrics to class 2?
To be honest she hasn’t really rode it she likes her step through just because it’s a smaller bike. and yes it is legal because you can restrict the speed to 20 mph in the settings.
@@JeremiahMcintosh thanks for your quick reply. Looks like they have good customer service as well.
So many choices! Thanks for all your reviews. I'm learning so much!
Very similar to the now hard to find Luckeep folding bike. Mine was 1000 Canadian and it’s very much like this bike.
Mine came with hydrologic disc brakes and
My bat is 14 amp hour or 15 amp hours with rear rack to
Jeremiah do you know what version they have at the current time? I am seriously thinking about buying one and looking for the best value??
Thanks J for the helpful review. I don’t see the bike’s folded dimensions on the website. Could you provide them? Thanks again.
hey man don't know if you'll still reply but will this bike do well and be quick on wet roads, in high winds, pretty much unideal weather conditions? Is it also waterproof?
Very good filming! Thanks for that!
What is the app you're using on your phone (iPhone?)?
Thank You! It’s called speedometer.
Jeremiah sense this bike looks like the Lectric XP Ebike 1.0 model. I give you a Challenge and see if that 750W back tire will work on your Lectric Xp bike, and see if the break light will work as well. I would be curious to see if they have to same plug connectors. If it works you could upgrade your bike cheap by buying a rear tire and motor from G-Force and putting it on your Lectric XP.
The plugs on the controller are different so you would have to change the wiring harness also. Only a few plugs on the gforce and many single wires on the Xp.
GREAT REVIEW GUY IM DOING SO MANY VIEWS ON WHICH BEGINNER ONE TO GET .I LIKE THE HYDRAULIC BREAKS THING AND BACK LIGHT .
Thank You. I have many different reviews on my channel so make sure to check out some others.
It seems like a great bike from what you say in the video my only concern would be the range. I don’t want to buy a bike that only goes 11-15 miles. Pedaling such a heavy bike home after the charge ran out would be a chore if even possible at all. There are a lot of hills where I live
That’s gonna depend on your ratter weight and how many heels you’re going up you can get the model with the bigger battery but you should definitely get more than 15 miles out of this bike and the 11.2 ah battery unless you’re very heavy and only riding hills.
Your reviews rock. How did you how how to get into the settings of this bike? Do you have a user's guide or manual for it?
I just know from experience with different bikes. I’m is may not be exact but might help you www.manualslib.com/manual/2165850/Yolin-Yl80c.html
Hi Jeremiah I just realized I bought the wrong suspension seat post for my G force T42. I bought the 31.6 which is too small. I’m going to take it to my local ebike store to purchase the correct size. OAN thanks for the review the bike is amazing.
Update: after rewatching the video I realized I didn’t order the 33.9 shim. 🤦🏾♂️
Jeremiah, thinking of G-Force 42. Do you think this is something my wife able to handle. She is 5'4" and 66 years of. We fulltime rv and planning on laying down , derauler right side up in a bin. Please let me know and any accessories you would put on. Likely the 16amp battery for both of us. I watched quite a few of your post and subscribed to your site. Thank you in advance.
Thank You James. It’s hard to say because I don’t know her capabilities. My wife is 5’3” and can ride it just fine but most females her size prefer something with a little lower seat height and like step thru bikes more often than not.
Thank you for doing these reviews. Trying to figure out which on to buy. Plus a majority of these companies do not ship to Hawaii. I will probably look into a company that would ship to a third party to get it to Hawaii.
Do you think this would be a good bike even if I don't go offroad? just looking for commuter bike
Yes in mu opinion it’s a great option for commuting as well.
Thanks for this video. I have two Lectric XPs in my shopping cart and was about to pull the trigger when I did another search and came across this video. I might have to spend another 200 and get this model. News of the updated model hasn't really hit the internet yet.
Yeah I’ve noticed there aren’t many reviews of it yet. If you do decide to change your mind please make sure to use the link in the description that takes you directly to their official page because I believe that the bikes on Amazon bikes are still the old model.
@@JeremiahMcintosh I just watched your review on the EP-2 pro. The price on the EP-2 is really good, but the 750w motor has me concerned. Don't think its a true 750. The G-force is about 200 more, if you had to choose between the two which one?
Personally I like the G-force better. Stronger motor and hydraulic brakes.
I just gave $849 for mine fron the GForce website
Another question. Did you do a video showing how the T42 was packaged? I seem to recall seeing that this bike was encased in foam to prevent shipping damage.
I did time lapse it but did not include it in the video. It was packaged really well but was not encased with spray foam.
Just received two bikes yesterday, and neither were encased in foam. There was LOTS of packing material, but no FedEx shipping damage. We did notice some 'rub' marks on both fenders, but nothing of substance. Plenty of zip ties and thin masking tape kept everything protected and secure.
Great review, as always! I'm planning to purchase one of these three: G-Force T42 vs Heybike Ranger vs Lectric XP 2.0 !!! What are your thoughts I've watched all three of your reviews for these. Lectric seems to have good customer support but the 9.6ah battery seems to give limited range. Heybike and G-Force offer beefier batteries. G-Force has the 750W motor as well... I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts comparing these three ebikes. Thanks so much!
It’s really gonna come down to what you need more in a bike Whether it be US-based customer support, better performance and bigger battery, or A stepped through. To be honest setting customer service/US based support aside and just based on bang for the buck and performance out of the three personally I’m really liking the G force.
But with that being said they have all been great bikes.
@@JeremiahMcintosh Wow, super fast response (esp on a Saturday), thank you. I agree with you, I'm leaning toward the G Force as well. Not sure what happens if the ebike arrives or develops a problem - how responsive is their customer service? Also, do you think the 48V 11.2Ah (538Wh) battery ($1,199) is sufficient for most purposes or is it worth upgrading to the 48V 11.2Ah (538Wh) battery ($1,499)? Thanks so much for all your help and thoughts and especially sharing your experiences!
What do you think about all these new e-bikes switching to eight-speed Shimano?
Is it needed?
Just watched the video. Wondering how the bike is holding up if you still have it. Great video by the way.
Yes it is holding up well.
G force mentioned on their question and answer page that they are trying to upgrade to a larger capacity battery. It was dated 04/18/22. Wish I could wait, but I have to order soon to get them before my trip in July.
There's different battery options avaiable now. Kinda pricey tho
@@CZP-01 went to the website I don't see it?
@@maximus2169 Thats weird it was just there when i checked yesterday. Maybe it was a glitch and its gonna go live soon
Great video. Quick question. Can you set all of the pedal assist speeds to 100% to get full throttle power at each level?
Probably but why would you do that just stay in Pas 5?
@@JeremiahMcintosh So that if you're cruising in a lower pedal assist mode but need to hit the throttle to quickly accelerate out of a sticky situation with full power. Isn't that how the Lectric works?
That is how Lectric works but if you set every level to 100% you will not be able to pedal slower with the pedals, it would be full speed in every level.
@@JeremiahMcintosh I agree that the pedal limits are a good thing but I also have e seen in a few videos where the full throttle override really came in handy. No pun intended. Thanks for your responses.
@@JeremiahMcintosh I just watched your Engwe video where you said you prefer to have access to full throttle in all PAS levels also.
Latest Report... Mar 4 at Devil's Den, AR, My T42 was climbing rocky paths I could barely walk up! Impressed and relieved I didn't get any rock cuts there. There's really sharp rocks everywhere!
I received my new Gforce T42 and I really like it. I have ordered many items that you have on your recommended list thank you. I want to order an extra tire tube for the bike so can you recommend a tube brand and the correct size? Also I was thinking about getting another battery mine is 48V 16AH (768WH) 45-55 MILES. I just looked on their website and their battery is now $690.00 up from $390.00 a week ago? That is alot of money any ideas?
This is the spare tube I carry around for my 20x4 fat bikes but haven’t had to use it yet so can’t comment on durability. amzn.to/3R8C3FE
That battery is expensive but It is 20Ah. Usually a 10ah battery from other companies are around $300 so double that would be $600 for 20Ah.
Unfortunately I don’t know any alternatives my bike actually has a slightly different frame design with the 10 AH battery. Since I have reviewed the bike they upgraded the frame to a little bit bigger frame to accommodate the bigger batteries.
Disclaimer. The above link for the tube is an affiliate link and I will receive a small commission it if you use it.
G-FORCE NEW T42 Folding Fat Tire Electric Bike ($150 less than a XP 3.0)
48V 11.2Ah (538Wh) 30-40Miles
MCINTOSH (-$50.00)
1 $899.00
$849.00
5 mos later. What do you think of the bike?
So is this bike better than the xp do you think?
Now Sold Out! Nov 2022 My T42 - $849 with the Mcintosh discount! 750/1100W 11.2AH and 22A controller, Max 34mph
Would love for you to be safer and get a fron1t mount and chest mount for you go pro so you can show everything while being safer. Still loving the videos.
Would you recommend this over the engwe engine pro?
Hi Jeremiah, great video mate really well done. Do you know if we can get these in the UK? Cheers
Thank you! I’m not really sure. I would just reach out to the company and ask them.
@@JeremiahMcintosh OK thanks mate
@@JeremiahMcintosh How do you find this to the engwe ep2 pro, we can get that in the uk
Thanks for the great review and tips! We just purchased two of these and are looking to buy suspension posts. We are confused about the size of the shim we need. Your suggestions say a 31.6 to 33.9 for a 31.6 post. When looking at the item on Amazon, there is not one for the 31.6 to 33.9 size. Which do we choose?
You need 33. 9 mm outside diameter(to match the bike seat post tube) on the shim and then the inside diameter has to match whatever seat post you purchase. If you get the zoom suspension post I recommend the 31. 6 mm one because you get 10mm more travel with it compared to the 7. 2 mm post. When I posted the link to the shim it was available but may have sold out.
Here is a link to a different shim that may work this is a affiliate link and I will receive a small commission if you use it.
amzn.to/3RhPFys
The shim you recommended worked out perfectly with our Satori seat posts. Thanks!
Just noticed you reviewed a re get bike. Is that worth it all things considered?
Regen? If that’s what you mean unless you’re traveling down long steep hills all the time not really.
@@JeremiahMcintosh sorry, yeah Re gen...auto correct thinks reget is a word!
Very nice bike. Price point is not bad. Enjoy young man.
Thank You @The best is yet to come I agree and I think this is going to be a hard price to beat with the features and power of this bike.
Wonder if the lectric 3.0 could make it up the hill?
Jeremiah, I ordered the 31.6 seat post that you recommended and am returning it. T42 takes a 33.9 post...
You also need to use a 31.6 to 33.9 shim for it to work. You will have a hard time finding a 33.9 suspension seatpost to fit directly. Here is my affiliate link to one. amzn.to/3DCXLfy
@@JeremiahMcintosh Thanks Jeremiah, I got the Ganopper 31.6/33.9 Shim you recommended and am really glad I returned the telescoping seatpost. The cantilever Suntour SR SP12 seatpost is Awesome! And was only $70.96.... (They bumped it 10 bucks since then)
Is it worth paying extra for the better battery
Hi JM! New subscriber here, and new to e-bikes but I've been watching a bunch of videos and yours are great. I've narrowed it down to the T42 and the Lectric XP 2.0. I think the stats and performance favors the T42 as you have demonstrated, but not sure on the durability and support. Both vendor sites show 5/5 reviews (of course), but Amazon shows 4.1/5 (pretty low) for the T42 (but most before the recent upgrades). I haven't found anything "independent" for XP 2.0 reviews. I'm not looking for any fix-it projects (in my 70's). Should I go with the crowd (XP), or take the better specs withthe T42? Thx!
Thank you so much Mark! I’m glad you’re enjoying my videos. That’s ultimately going to be your choice. The T 42 does seem like a solid bike with more power than the 2.0 and in my opinion a great deal with the hydraulic brakes but I cannot speak for their customer support. They both have Facebook forums with Lectric having more members and Lectric does have the US-based support.
If you do decide to order make sure you use the link in the description to their official webpage because I think the Amazon models are the old version.
Overall though you’re going to have to decide for yourself as far as your needs.
Hope this helps and please let us know what you decide.
@@JeremiahMcintosh Will do! Thanks for the quick reply. I watched your review of your wife's Lectric XP 2.0 step-thru and was struck by the lower pedal height. When you were riding it looked like your shoes were almost scraping the ground. Have you ever stubbed a toe in the dirt - I need clearance for my size 13 feet.
I have never stubbed a toe on it but I’m Mindfull when riding it and never pedal in turns.
@@JeremiahMcintosh That's a very good tip!
Hey Mark I've been watching these bikes for almost 3 years and finally bought one. I was back and forth between the lectric, Engwe, and T42. Went with t42 mainly because of the hydraulic brakes, 750 watt motor, and it's 8 lb lighter than the lectric. I ordered Monday, they shipped Tuesday and I should have it Friday. Can't wait.
I am close to pulling the trigger on this. The T5 is not available where I live but the T42 is. I just have one question that needs clarification. In your review you mention the lowest the seat goes to the ground is 31.75 inches. However on their web site (canada) it says that the minimum seat height from the ground is 35 inches. This is a very big difference. Can someone please measure from the ground to the lowest the seat will go and tell me the inches? I am wondering if the manufacture has the dimensions wrong. Thanks a lot.
I physically always measure the seat height when I’m reviewing a bike because companies often have the wrong specifications on their website when it comes to size, weight and measurements.
Keep in mind the frame has been updated on the T42 since I’ve reviewed it so it could possibly be different but I doubt it’s 35”
@@JeremiahMcintosh Thanks
BTW, what is the weather cap you are wearing under your helmet??
Thanks for sharing your video review!
Thank You for watching!
Hey bud I have a question for you I guess the G force bike that me and you have is different then the new G-Force so the new Batteries will not fit are bike so what do we do when we need a new Batterie if we can't get one
Thanks for the video I’m really considering a g force.
Bought this on your recommend (through your link). 750w at that price range won me over.
Got mine today. Very nice and quick. Drove over yards, curbs whatever. It didn't matter. Looking forward to using it more. It's a good idea to watch the assembly video.
Glad you like it! It’s a nice bike!
@@JeremiahMcintosh Very much so. I have yet to pedal, lol. Your recommends for accessories are most helpful. Picked up an absorber for the seat and am getting an alarm and chain. I appreciate your work and thanks!
@@JeremiahMcintosh Oh, it looks like they upgraded the seat to one with a couple built in springs. My seat looks different underneath from yours. As far as I can see.
Hmm interesting. We’re your brakes and battery the same as mine. I’ve noticed Since publishing the video there are now different options for bigger batteries and the frame tube is designed different on the newer ones for the bigger batteries.
AUsome! Thanks for the thorough video of all the Bikes.🇺🇸😎
Im wondering when a few go out of business, if batteries are gonna be an issue
Hey there I was wondering if you can change the max speed on this bike? I'm thinking about purchasing it and just wondering if you could do that thanks great video too 👍
Thank You. The speed I show in the video is the Max it can do.
@@JeremiahMcintosh Thanks!
Hi another question for you do you think it's worth it buying this bike for my first ebike
In my opinion yes it has been a great bike with some nice features for the price. Last time I checked they didn’t have any in stock and were pre-ordered for later this month so be aware of that.
@@JeremiahMcintosh Awesome thank you for the feedback. I did order it today so hopefully it'll come through and not be backward. Thanks again
What's the Life Span of these Bikes? Battery Life? Brakes? The Chain alone must be under a lot of stress
The chain is not actually under much stress because it’s a hub motor bike so it would be like a regular bicycle as far as the chain goes. The brakes are going to depend whether you do a lot of hill riding and fast riding but brake pads are typically cheap and the battery should last many years if well taken care of and should last around 300 to 500 charge cycles.
Which do you like more between this & the Vitilan v3?
I haven’t reviewed the V3 so not sure. Sorry.
I really hope I used your link to buy this bike. I ordered yesterday. Let me know, I will call the company if I had come off the link in your vid for some reason
I really appreciate you wanting to help support the channel. If your order # ended in 68 then yes you used my referral link . If not then no you didn’t but thank you for wanting to.
Has anyone had one of these for > a year? Im thinking about getting a t5, im worried 1400 is steep to be just another paperweight
Another thing that's confusing with all of these e-bikes.
For instance the G-Force bike that you have right there well the new upgraded model so weird to say they upgrade so quickly.
Has a 22 amp controller, ( and the NM is 80 )
But yet another bike that you recently reviewed the VITILAN which now has an upgraded controller from 22 amps to 25 ( yep things change that quick!!) ONLY HAS AN NM OF 75!!
I know this has something to do with the torque But all the numbers don't add up. How can The G-Force with only a 750-watt motor 1,000 w peak have a higher 80NM then the NOW UPGRADED VITILAN 750 watt motor 1200 watt peak only 75NM
( these are the new specs of those bikes as of right now! )!
This is also confusing 🤣
Maybe you can shed some light on the subject.
Surprisingly quiet hub motor, any idea who makes it? Too bad there's no optional 2nd battery pack, 10Ah isn't enough.
I’m not really sure who makes it but I was pleasantly surprised how smooth it was and the power it had paired with the 20Amp controller.
@@JeremiahMcintosh Could you ask G-force for that info? Older reviews of this model on youtube had complaints about motor noise. I'm wondering if it's a permanent upgrade or a luck of the draw scenario with what motor you get.
How does this T42 bike compare to the Gosen Q7? Which is faster? Which is better?
Not really sure because I’ve never tested the Q7.
So in all your ebike testing what do you find the average max miles in reality compared to advertised miles? 70/80/90%? If I had to guess I would bet most ebikes advertise more range than they deliver by at least 10-15%... you are also 50-60 lbs lighter than me so I know any bike will give me less but curious about your experience at your weight.
To be honest I don’t even look at their range estimates and it’s also going to depend on many factors. Check out my range test I did here on 2 different bikes and 10.4ah batteries. It’s the most I ever got from a 10.4ah battery.ua-cam.com/video/8M4HYGZnDKA/v-deo.html