Will E-Bikes Replace Trucks? (Why Ford Should be Worried)

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  • @yewawtmayt2805
    @yewawtmayt2805 Рік тому +217

    If you could make it a dually or even a 2 wheel drive and upgrade the brakes these things could haul a food stall or similar small business set up. I would definitely make the rear axle wider for stability. The speed tests were needlessly dangerous dude you could have fishtailed and really had a bad day for nothing...

    • @krisi192995
      @krisi192995 Рік тому +11

      I agree with everything... BUT, you have to admit, it looks like fun! Sketchy fun, but fun. 😅

    • @motosk8er2
      @motosk8er2 Рік тому +1

      It is 2wd though.

    • @yewawtmayt2805
      @yewawtmayt2805 Рік тому +5

      @@motosk8er2 I mean front and rear wheel drive. Not 2 on the back. DD

    • @EmonWBKstudios
      @EmonWBKstudios Рік тому

      Yes, could have. He just teased us, though.

    • @russellzauner
      @russellzauner Рік тому +2

      I would have gone with reverse trike (tadpole) but Fucare has been all over the influencer channels this past few weeks so it's cool they gave him one to cut up.

  • @TwinShards
    @TwinShards Рік тому +8

    Wider Axle, Hitch ball much closer to rear wheel or move further away rear wheel so you can move the hitch above/slightly further infront of the rear's axle X-axis, Wider (radial) front disc brake for more braking power, add a limited slip clutch and this thing will be a beast

  • @pyguy9915
    @pyguy9915 Рік тому +9

    U-Haul: okay and sir, what vehicle will you be using to tow your U-Haul trailer?
    Ronmister: 😏

  • @anthonylove6639
    @anthonylove6639 Рік тому +35

    A little more weight on the e-bike meaning a bit more robust framing and much bigger brakes and a little bigger rear wheels would make it safer. But you definitely without a doubt proved your point! Bang up job! So what’s your next project?🤩

  • @diegolovesosa5818
    @diegolovesosa5818 Рік тому +80

    Leave it to Surronster to do a wheelie while towing a trailer. Truly good stuff 😂

  • @АлександрЧернышов-в3у

    surronster u promised us a kuberg ranger review... IT NEVER CAME pls make one. GUYS MAKE THIS THE TOP COMMENT SO HE SEES IT

  • @thediffguy
    @thediffguy Рік тому +14

    You should put some bigger wheels and some thing to keep the front wheel down .Please do it because it's gonna make this bike way better.

    • @vicgaming1234
      @vicgaming1234 Рік тому +1

      Or he could put the crank arms how they originally were to put his weight down in a normal standing position, like standing on a bike. Instead of putting bigger wheels on it, raising his center of gravity which is exactly what you don't want for a trike.

  • @Zafor-ium
    @Zafor-ium Рік тому +1

    I worked on an e cargo bike for a year, they are very popular in London (uk). Hauled cargo stock for business. One of the businesses with the biggest weekly load was selling kombucha, about 30 to 35 boxes (about the size of a beer crate) filled with glass bottles and liquid, whipping around all over London, some locations take about 35 to 40 mins. It's 3 wheeled, all attached to the main (not spit) frame. Crazy torque, full or not. The box seems like it's exactly the same size as the thumbnail one, but with bicycle wheel and fabricated and sold with the whole electric setup

  • @dinnyoshea1005
    @dinnyoshea1005 Рік тому +23

    This man always makes my day better when he uploads

  • @sethbryant7894
    @sethbryant7894 Рік тому +54

    Very cool idea! It looks like the front definitely needs to have some added counterweight, though. I'm mostly just scared about the brakes 😬😬

    • @ZachShannon1
      @ZachShannon1 Рік тому +4

      Yeah, I'd think for any serious kind of hauling of trailers at least, you'd need to have the trailer wheels with brakes that are connected to your bikes brakes. Anything less than that, you're asking for trouble if you try to emergency brake.

    • @rosslebrun8194
      @rosslebrun8194 4 місяці тому

      It needs a trailer with 3 wheels, a jockey wheel so the balanced weight goes on that rather than the bike
      It also needs a braked trailer overrun system
      All are already on the carla cargo trailer which carries 200kg for bicycles and come in assisted and non assisted models

  • @fo_xl
    @fo_xl Рік тому +621

    Who wants Surronster to make his truck electric?

  • @redtegu
    @redtegu Рік тому +4

    Amazing vid! that trike was sick! I like the new editing your doing on the videos as well.

  • @charliemaybe
    @charliemaybe Рік тому +5

    I think an upgrade to larger rear tires and a wider rear axel or having a two wheel front and one rear config would allow for higher stability and braking performance as if you only used the disk brakes, the fronts would be nice to have two. If this was done for real, having a trailer set up with its own brakes would probably make it a ton better for the street. I also am questioning the legality of this on the street with the trailer

  • @yamiomo7392
    @yamiomo7392 Рік тому +1

    You can put the rear wheels farther back, Use Larger rear wheels, Mount the tow bracket farthr forward, Then all the weight goes Over the rear wheels, instead of behind, add baskets, Use Proper rear wheels, not gocart racing wheels, Add a larger battery, and you can make these things Haull major loads, If your Trailor has brakes then you can stop safer. you can fully replace a truck with one of these.

  • @savagereacts3876
    @savagereacts3876 Рік тому +5

    I’ve been watching surronster since 50k and I just want to say how amazing it is to watch your progress and how much the quality of your videos have gone up

  • @evopwrmods
    @evopwrmods Рік тому

    How many 62 year olds in here ? After eye surgery I thought to acquire an electric scooter to go back forth to groceries. I couldn't drive there, the electric hiboys2p has been phenominal; Has opened up and grown my perspective. Ive wanted a Suron since 3 years ago. Coming from dirt bikes I couldnt justify it back then. These electric pit bikes the yz85/similar custom build is way I want to go for a first pev build... Asa custom fabricator should be a fun project. But I'll have to get way more education on the electric-side of the conversion, thats where my experience is lacking. But here this 62 yr young retiree is; Which has lead me to SurRonster...amazing world, this video is epic content. Opportunity abounds in our current world...

  • @BASESKIZL
    @BASESKIZL Рік тому +3

    Just buy this and you can haul a new tv or couch etc. looks like a load cap at 1000lbs. Weather permitting. Wonder id we will start seeing this like Asia with all the little delivery trikes

  • @bryrusmi4001
    @bryrusmi4001 Рік тому +1

    Glad to see you finally started appreciating Newton. Your problems with towing the trailer and towing the truck was not the power, it was the mass. If you fully loaded the trailer I would not, NOT, exceed 15 mph. You obviously have plenty of torque. But you don't have the mass to act as an inertial dampener at higher speeds.

  • @BadwolfGaming5
    @BadwolfGaming5 Рік тому +3

    Also. Knew you were worth subscribing to. Love the content and the crazy fun shit. Great editing also

  • @Ryan.Games420
    @Ryan.Games420 Рік тому +2

    Yes. Using a bike to haul a bike. Perfectly normal.

  • @ELECTRICBIKEDIYLIFE
    @ELECTRICBIKEDIYLIFE Рік тому +59

    I don't think he realizes that Rad Power Bikes already has a line of electric cargo trikes.

    • @hpzzz
      @hpzzz Рік тому +7

      He got sent that one for free, that's probably why

    • @EBikeBuilder_
      @EBikeBuilder_ Рік тому +2

      Rad power trike 750w not gonna haul anything beyond the grandma riding it 😂 did you miss the part where they put a crazy mid drive on it.

    • @ELECTRICBIKEDIYLIFE
      @ELECTRICBIKEDIYLIFE Рік тому +1

      @@EBikeBuilder_ I was mistaken about the brand but there is a brand that sells heavy cargo high power e-trikes. The trikes are orange and come in different cargo container sizes.

    • @thiccwicky7571
      @thiccwicky7571 Рік тому

      but are they 72v?

    • @ELECTRICBIKEDIYLIFE
      @ELECTRICBIKEDIYLIFE Рік тому

      This is the bike I was talking about. The Rad Burro. ua-cam.com/video/6jKznFJ1two/v-deo.html

  • @smashtoad
    @smashtoad Рік тому +1

    All the little Congo kids digging lithium and cobalt are so happy for you.

  • @toast5742
    @toast5742 Рік тому +3

    you could add some kind of wheelie bar on the back when using it to carry bikes so it doesn't skid on the ground

  • @ZoeyR86
    @ZoeyR86 Рік тому

    1. Use a diff from a quad
    2. Move the axle back and put the ball 0.5~2in in front of the axle OR add 220lbs/100kg to the front forks.
    3. Add dual front disc brakes as large as you can find
    4. Brake controller with a trailer that has brakes.
    5. enable and setup Regen on the motor so you have better rear brakes

  • @Andrema97
    @Andrema97 Рік тому +3

    What if you add a single wheel where it scrapes? Then you also will have much more steering control, since it will push the front wheel down🙌🏻 6:27

  • @brentcollins9727
    @brentcollins9727 Рік тому +1

    I LOVE my Fucare Gemini. One of the best E Bikes in the world

  • @laxplayer99
    @laxplayer99 Рік тому +3

    after around 1000 discharges you'll need a new battery. not sure about your bike, but battery powered car batteries are around $30000. towing with a battery powered vehicle greatly decrease range. Charging batteries takes a long time. I'll continue filling my gas tank in less than 3 minutes and not being required to put a new powerplant in every 1000 fillups.

  • @onelesschromey1256
    @onelesschromey1256 Рік тому +1

    Much love from Australia Sur Ronster! Just picked up an insane electric skateboard. Heaps of fun. You’re inspiring to so many people man! Keep doing what you do, you’re going far

  • @andyvdw5839
    @andyvdw5839 Рік тому +3

    think its easier when you use like the urban arrow tender base (cargo bike with flatbed) so the weight is above the wheels

  • @bigdaisy2757
    @bigdaisy2757 Рік тому +2

    A small tweak you can make to the bike is to add some weight to the front end to help
    Keep it down such as a detachable weight you can add or something built into the frame to help keep it down

    • @jacobdaley3888
      @jacobdaley3888 Рік тому +1

      i wonder if you put a motor on the front wheel it would help with turns and keeping the front down.

  • @blackbway
    @blackbway Рік тому +3

    With the U-Haul trailer on, that's definitely my new future home on wheels right there. I'd just do bigger back wheels and invest in a few more batteries to change out when I'm on the road. And a solar generator to charge my batteries on the go.

    • @Epheli.
      @Epheli. Рік тому +1

      Same thing I thought, add solar, more batteries. And maybe in-line brakes to the trailer itself..this is a cool lil idea so far!

    • @blackbway
      @blackbway Рік тому +1

      @@Epheli. yeah, I could see myself cruising across the state with one of those.

    • @Deveak
      @Deveak Рік тому +1

      Definitely needs good trailer brakes. The bike might have the power but it doesn’t the mass to stop the trailer properly.

    • @Epheli.
      @Epheli. Рік тому

      @@Deveak yeah at any speed, it could get scary, and dangerous.

  • @kkwok339
    @kkwok339 4 місяці тому +1

    I’ve been watching him cents 50 subs and he is a great guy always helping people in a very nice person and creeds awesome content

  • @JuicedJoyrides
    @JuicedJoyrides Рік тому +6

    Epic video dude, loved the story progression and video idea! Just when we though two bicycle brakes on a surron was bad you run a single bicycle brake towing a uhaul 😂

  • @BIGDeZeL6
    @BIGDeZeL6 Рік тому +1

    I'm sitting laughing my butt off on break at work to this. This type of shenanigans is so entertaining hahaha.

  • @BlizzardM2
    @BlizzardM2 Рік тому +12

    Keep up the grind surronster ❤😀

  • @carbide1968
    @carbide1968 Рік тому +5

    was waiting for you to get flattened by the u-haul. but really that trike may need wheelly bars lol.

  • @GHOSTSMUTTS
    @GHOSTSMUTTS Рік тому +3

    I would say stability would be better if you have the 2 to the front

  • @JC-DC
    @JC-DC Рік тому +1

    All the weight is behind the wheels. Look how different the U-Haul is set up to balance the load. Great video regardless 👍

  • @Breez_y14
    @Breez_y14 Рік тому +4

    You got me here laughing like a little kid 😂 you’re the best my guy your channel is one of a kind 🎉❤

  • @Certago
    @Certago Рік тому +2

    I was scared that the contraption would come apart and the trailer crush you but you survived, well done!

  • @LesFishingMoreCatching
    @LesFishingMoreCatching Рік тому +3

    Haha reminds me of a tractor dirt pull.
    You need a hitch riser and more weight over the front wheel and it would work great. Maybe put a basket in the front to carry cargo for weight.

  • @dxb_1680
    @dxb_1680 Рік тому +2

    Try putting go kart tires on the (bike holder - idk what its called) at the back or shopping kart tires. Just a suggestion!

  • @LIGHTBEING0
    @LIGHTBEING0 Рік тому +4

    Next time : electric bike can replace my home and truck all in one (rends inhale puts a mattress a compost toilet a camping shower page and a propane burner lol

  • @jakemiller3197
    @jakemiller3197 Рік тому +1

    “This is TOW-TALLY working” 🤣🤣

  • @Taykoe69
    @Taykoe69 Рік тому +3

    "fit up to five people uncomfortably" lmaoo

  • @GKATROCITIES
    @GKATROCITIES Рік тому

    I love the fact that dolmo is riding on the worlds fastest mobility scooter I just love your videos and seeing dolmo build you cool thing

  • @tylerhunt-oi5sr
    @tylerhunt-oi5sr 11 місяців тому +4

    Never to far from a surron 😂😂😂

  • @GoatedGoose1
    @GoatedGoose1 Рік тому +1

    I can’t stop smiling, all because you posted. Thanks again surronster.

  • @roobedev3496
    @roobedev3496 Рік тому +3

    Hey you should make a wheelie simulator for sur rons. It shouldnt be that hard

    • @MrMotorcycle1
      @MrMotorcycle1 Рік тому

      There’s a game called mx bikes and you can get the Surron mod on the game 🤷‍♂️

  • @4BeatBox4
    @4BeatBox4 Рік тому

    @10:25 That smooth camera work is insane. good shit.

  • @karlboucher1379
    @karlboucher1379 Рік тому

    insane xD
    love it mate much love from Canada!

  • @Godsillah88
    @Godsillah88 Рік тому +1

    the rear swing arm should've been longer to mitigate tipping and understeering. But then the rear wheel base should probably be a little wider as well. And then... Meh, it's far from perfect, but definitely fun to watch, and definitely works.

  • @jondoe6618
    @jondoe6618 Рік тому +2

    I used my talaria to move a few trucks around, works great!

  • @oscherry509
    @oscherry509 Рік тому

    good idea for the summer and short distance.
    Im not hauling nothing when its minus 5 Celcius.
    or its pooring rain.
    I would take a comfy truck with ac or heater over a e-bike anyday.
    You have fun but dont complain about the weather, you wanted a eco friendly e-bike

  • @ionflow1073
    @ionflow1073 11 місяців тому

    In the Netherlands, they have cargo e bikes that are capable of hauling crazy heavy loads. They call them "bakfiets" over there. They use these bikes in much the same way people use pickups and SUV's here in the US and Canada. They even use them for delivery trucks around the city. The only catch is that they're not very fast. I would love to see if one of these things can be modified to go about as fast as a Surron light bee or something similar to that. Bosch actually makes a special motor for these bikes that has a lot of low-end torque.

    • @Epicgamer_Mac
      @Epicgamer_Mac 6 місяців тому +1

      Yeah but the QS138 is already a torque monster

  • @Mixvidzs1
    @Mixvidzs1 Рік тому +2

    That was such a great video holy it’s great

  • @user-pq4by2rq9y
    @user-pq4by2rq9y Рік тому +1

    I love how a e-bike has a so much better display than +4k motorcycles.

  • @k9man163
    @k9man163 Рік тому

    if you had your own 1000 pound trailer, put a huge lithium ion pack In the floor, upgraded the brakes, upgraded the motor cooling, you could have a cool hauler. You could even throw some solar panels on the roof.

  • @agkracing140
    @agkracing140 Рік тому

    That was a pretty funny project. Props to Fucare for being onboard.

  • @hamiltonkai97
    @hamiltonkai97 Рік тому +1

    Bro
    You filmed that in Sherman oaks
    We live mad close together lol
    Loves the uhaul bit
    That should be the official test for all ebikes from now on
    Pioneer 💡

  • @ekkiteboarder5502
    @ekkiteboarder5502 Рік тому +1

    U should make some more group ride vlogs. Ur vids are always a perfect mix with funny thrown in there

  • @cdrderfyt
    @cdrderfyt Рік тому

    So on the square post mount, you need to shorten the arm to reduce the lifting moment on the bike and to also keep it from being so wobbly.

  • @josteincarlsen2905
    @josteincarlsen2905 Рік тому +2

    Put some pipes on the tiers and go drifting!!!! 😊😊👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @Cal627
    @Cal627 Рік тому +2

    This was super entertaining. I couldn't stop laughing especially towards the end.

  • @lucasbucci7604
    @lucasbucci7604 Рік тому +1

    U could had made it so the towing ball would be exactly on top of the rear axel so the weight of the cargo didnt pulled the front whell up. Maybe even a little in front of the rear axel would send more weight to the front whell and would turn better, but also demand more from the bike frame.

  • @freqenc
    @freqenc Рік тому +1

    Totally getting Master Chief vibes. That's awesome.

  • @yt_scyfon712
    @yt_scyfon712 Рік тому

    yooo u coming out with bangers! made my day better already

  • @mantapakabu74
    @mantapakabu74 Рік тому +1

    FORD: Uhh We're worried!

  • @bwc1976
    @bwc1976 3 місяці тому

    Haha, "fit up to 5 people uncomfortably!" I wish Ford still made the original small Rangers like yours. And your creation looks pretty fun, just need to find a way to connect your brakes to the trailer's own brakes.

  • @386Clarke
    @386Clarke Рік тому

    Without watching this video I can say my ‘86 Ranger cannot be replaced by an ebike and it is not a money pit. I paid 1100 for it in 2012 and it’s all original accept for some body panels and normal maintenance which anything with wheels needs. Plus there is no slave labor behind it unlike ebike batteries. Having said that, I love ebikes. Pedal assist though.

  • @tbbmw_m240i
    @tbbmw_m240i Рік тому +2

    What about making a drift trike bike ?! :DD
    Love you videos, big up from the Czech Republic!

  • @MsRideNShine
    @MsRideNShine Рік тому +2

    Just make sure you’re not going downhill towing a uhaul trailer lol this video was cool and made me laugh! Thanks!

  • @dylansala87
    @dylansala87 Рік тому +1

    You should put a set of wheels on the small area that is dragging on the ground. Drill a hole then install an axle and some spacers and tiny wheels

  • @victorvannatter312
    @victorvannatter312 Рік тому

    Your editing has gotten really good

  • @WARDOGOD
    @WARDOGOD Рік тому

    5:36 just as i thought your video quality couldn’t get any better

  • @jace7906
    @jace7906 Рік тому

    Love you’re vids could watch them all day

  • @deridionentertainment
    @deridionentertainment Рік тому

    10:15 Its working because its more balanced than the first test you did. It need wheels at the back end

  • @mxbros9212
    @mxbros9212 Рік тому +2

    Hey you should try with the bikes in a trailer and tow it instead of on the rack as it would be more valences out

  • @Saldura201
    @Saldura201 Рік тому +1

    You should Make a drag electric bike like that I think it wold we awesome and make it really fast

  • @FarmerFpv
    @FarmerFpv Рік тому +1

    Bro, you should go sign up for the Danger Ranger 500 race at Bristol. An event held by Cleetus McFarland. I'll be their racing my Ranger. Anyone with a Ford Ranger can enter. It would be awesome to see you race. Would be even better if you come and I smoke you on the track, lol.

  • @matthewdoe2885
    @matthewdoe2885 Рік тому +1

    cool, look at a dirt bike e motor it comes in a kit for dirt bikes and has insane power a bit of an upgrade

  • @Drake_TheSnake
    @Drake_TheSnake Рік тому +1

    Your the reason why I have a lot of surrons in my garage😀
    Btw, keep up the good content!

  • @huddo5027
    @huddo5027 Рік тому +1

    @Surronster can the yz85 go fast than what it is now

  • @Jomama6290
    @Jomama6290 Рік тому +1

    Video idea:get a little electric moped and upgrade it to a 72v and maybe new tires and then try it out

  • @growlith6969
    @growlith6969 Рік тому +1

    Duuuummbbbbb wayyyyyssss tooo diiieeeee..... (Asphyxia from being gently rolled over by a uhaul trailer edition)

  • @MotoMayhem
    @MotoMayhem Рік тому +1

    Create a wagon for the bike and try it that way 😆

  • @mydogcoda9072
    @mydogcoda9072 Рік тому

    Okay. I think you just opened a door here. This is next level for sure.

  • @whostvc8078
    @whostvc8078 Рік тому +1

    8:00 I love the random dude just looking around like *is anybody seeing this?

  • @Alexsk8boards
    @Alexsk8boards Рік тому

    dang that transition was good 5:34

  • @hazzal0789
    @hazzal0789 Рік тому +1

    this could be a epic drift cart design u should make one

  • @WithoutCertainty
    @WithoutCertainty Рік тому +1

    You didn't create a truck so much as you made a Tug. Cool nonetheless!

  • @CrapSuzuki
    @CrapSuzuki Рік тому

    Where do you get your seat covers from, and what app do you use to see how fast you are going, and what site do you get all your toys from.

  • @jean-clauderyheul4630
    @jean-clauderyheul4630 Рік тому +2

    Love this guy , makes my day 👍

  • @nathbilkz1973
    @nathbilkz1973 Рік тому

    This is my favourite video yet. Funny too

  • @BadwolfGaming5
    @BadwolfGaming5 Рік тому

    Whatever masking or such you had to give the DOF effect. You need to do better feathering and less blur for it to look natural
    But good vid and wow

  • @brandongardner2853
    @brandongardner2853 Рік тому

    Awesome vid , great ideas always keep up the great work !

  • @REAR_VIEW_MEDIA
    @REAR_VIEW_MEDIA Рік тому +1

    One of ur best videos yet u got me laughing the whole way through 😆 🤣

  • @zebeezy5141
    @zebeezy5141 Рік тому +1

    2:42 ts had me like WTF 🤯🤯😅😂

  • @azndrifter204
    @azndrifter204 Рік тому

    Should try to redesign it where the hitch and ball mount are past the axel like a triangle. So just extend the axel back and move the hitch to where the ball mount is, or bring it closer to the seat like a goose neck trailer hitch. U can just get a ball mount for the 2 inch hitch.

  • @TheDeelunatic
    @TheDeelunatic Рік тому

    The limitation is weight distribution. Could an e bike do the work of trucks? Yes but slowly. Now on the trailer end, a few tricks you could do is brake controlling on the trailer and battery extending in the trailer to compensate for the losses incurred with the weight and extra braking hardware.