Cheap foldable ebike with fat tyre on Amazon Hitway BK11 first use and review by Benson Chik
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- čas přidán 18. 08. 2023
- Is it any Good, will it be better than the BK6?
2:15 Unboxing and assembly
4:45 First close look
8:56 Folding up and unfolding the BK11
10:49 First ride
11:45 Road test
14:10 Woodland off road test
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Great review thanks Benson I’ve ordered one today looking forward to putting it through its paces
I really do like your videos, because you take your time to explain and compare and stay relaxed, not too much cuts, compare the bike to others, testing it on a real street and staying natural -> will pay off! Liked the time laps in the beginning, great video! I wish you the best and for your channel to grow soon! greets from Austria
Thank you for your support 👍
I just bought one for my wife, 500 watt motor, I hope she likes and I can’t wait to go riding with her in the mountains. Love from 🇨🇦
Petts Wood! Great video, thanks. I have no experience of ebikes but this seems like a perfect place to start. the folding seems so neat. I really wanna explore the UK more on bike and this would be great to take on trains etc
a real test would be going up crystal palace lol
Let’s just hope they don’t ban e-bike on train and tube like they did with scooters
Nice video
Great review yet again buddy. First of my comments is the legality of the speed...I'd definitely argue the case in court, aspeople buy high performance cars, 150-200 mph, but unless the car is actually breaking the speed limit, there isn't a case against someone with the ebikes. Just because we can, doesn't mean we will. Think that's a great little bike...folding is a great option to my cargo laden one. You are 100% right on the peddles, love the way they fold away when transporting or storing, but as you mentioned, we need bigger peddles that do this and peddles with a decent grip. Overall,I really love the look of this one. Happy trails buddy, may even see you over there at some point...I'm always falling there and looking around to make sure I wasn't seen hitting the deck 😂 And as for the horse crap...put around your roses 😂 Best wishes from Chislehurst
Thanks for your support, I do like the BK11 better as the frame feels more rigid. Shame when going 20mph there is slight wobble or it could be just my nerves when seeing the dial and surprised. Will test it out more at Norman park as it will be safer. Good thing is that both folding bike and the bike for my boy will fit in the Jazz so we can have some fun there. Once again thanks 🙏
Thank you for comment. Couldn't agree more about the speed. Even on a motorbike or dirt bike, some of us don't ride open throttle any or all the time but if conditions are good it's great to have that option.
@@BCreviewsthank you for the comprehensive review. I'm looking for my first ebike and considering this for affordability and position on bike while riding. For health reasons I can not ride normal bikes where I'm leaning forward all the time. I'm five ft 4 could this be a good fit for me?
@trishdavi7049 hard to say as I am 6”1 and can’t imagine seating position for you. Best to try it out first and there are lots of these bike on the street or at least in central London delivering food etc. just jump on an empty one or ask the delivery food people and give them a couple of pounds as tips 😉
I think folding pedal is designed for a case where you walk with your bike so you won't always HIT the pedal on your WAY
Never thought of that, thank you 🙏
Not sure you’ll see this comment as the video is a few months old now.
It’s a great and informative review, I can’t make my mind up between the BK11 and the BK6s, apart from the frame design and wheels, which do you feel is the better bike as both are the same price on Amazon at the moment.
Again a very informative review, I look forward to your response 👍
Thank you for watching my video and I do have both BK11 and BK6. They are identical except the easy access or easy to get on frame design. Personally I like the BK11 more as the frame is more rigid and going off road feels a lot more robust. The BK6 have a bend in the frame to allow easier leg over and get on the seat. I do ride a lot standing up and nothing having the center frame feels off. I am selling my BK6 for that reason and keeping the BK11
@@BCreviewshi I'm about 5ft and a women found the b6 a bit high for me, do you think I could get another seat that could sit lower ?
I'm here today. 😀
Hi, i am thinking about buying this, thank you for the video, you said that you going to check the secret menu while you were riding, to verify the speed limit, have you done that? is it hard to access that menu?
I think this has a fault as top speed is 20mph instead of the 15 no matter what I set it to … still doing my research
Can you do a video on how to read the display and how to change the time? I flicked through the on button after pressing the plus and minus button and just presented with PO P1 etc and none of it makes any sense… I may have also change the reading on some of them and no idea what I may have changed
I never recommend doing stuff which I myself not known or comfortable doing. If you want to mess with your expensive bike then search for “buybestgear step by step tutorial to unlock e-bike speed limit” there is a write up on how to change settings. It does not say hitway bike but it is the same controller. Do it at your own risk and please stop asking me about this topic as I am not an expert in this. I rather have a road legal Uk bike 👍
@@BCreviews I wasn’t actually asking on how to unlock the speed limit but rather on how to read the controller and change time but I have a feeling it may not be the time I was looking at.. the time was probably how the long the battery have been activated but appreciate all your response.
@mn2k2shox that would confuse me and other viewers as there is no time/clock function on display. The P menu was not meant for bike user but a service menu. One wrong move can stop the motor from working as it can change battery and motor voltage etc.
They both look great. One question. Does the BK6 or 11 fold up smaller than the other one, or are they both the same size when folded. And are they roughly the same weight or is there a difference. Thank you
I find the BK11 slightly smaller and lighter but very similar to each other. Both are designed with strong frame and bigger wheels than the usual folding bike, foldable and can pack in the trunk of a car yes but not really portable as such.
@@BCreviewsThank you. I currently have a full size far ebike and it’s great. But not easily transported. I am looking to get two folding bikes for me and my girlfriend that will fit in the back of the car together, so smaller is better. Last summer we went to Quebec City and realized it would have been great to have the E-bikes with us but our larger bikes would have had to go on a carrier on back and it poured rain on the way there. Thought folding bikes in the car would have been ideal. Thanks for the information.
It will be heavy lifting to get in the trunk but other than that yes, no bike rack for us either 👍
How long the battery run ? I mean in miles
I’m pretty sold with folding e-bike and was looking at one of these until I found BK5 for cheaper. Do you have any experience with BK5 or a folding e-bike with single gear(basically no gear)?
I skipped the BK5 because I want to to a bit of off road riding from time to time and pavements and road around here is not that smooth so fat tyre and extra size wheel helps even out the bumps. BK5 and BK11 only difference in tyre size and gears, battery size too I think
Thanks for the review. I am planning to get one of these for delivery. My question is where I can purchase an extra battery
Hitway.eu sell both bike and battery. A lot of deliveries biker use modified e-bike to get the power and speed they need to do jobs quick but those are illegal in the uk and police have been clamping down and removing a lot of those. Hitway bike is legal but may not have the power and range you need.
But it can do the job? I’ve seen some delivery people using hitway but I haven’t asked their opinion yet
@Georgian.A-Music I think it will be a power assisted bicycle and not a moped. Will it work depends on your need, if you already deliver on a push bike then this will save you a lot of effort but if you don’t want to ride at all then this will not be enough and you will need to get a more powerful/illegal e-bike?
Been riding a pushbike,and Glasgow is a bit hilly and is exhausting. So I guess this one will do the trick
Would this be suitable for my height ? 5ft 5 - :O)
is hitway bk5 good im planning on buying i had seen one with the m button and + - does it mean they remade it
Not sure as I did not have a chance to play with the BK5. My guess is that if riding on smooth road only then the BK5 is good. It has slim tyres and smaller in diameter which would be rough if there are pot holes and rough grounds. Riding it with electric means gear is not really needed but if really steep hill you will have no gear to help you with.
@@BCreviews thank you for reply
You never did do that BK6 vs BK11 video? I'm trying to decide between them. There's a version of the BK6 that comes with a 15AH battery. What do you suggest?
You are right, I skipped doing that video as during filming my camera broke and lost some footage. Then other project took over and it was never made. I sold the BK6 and kept the BK11 at the end. The only real difference is the main body, I like the BK11 as I like the frame between my legs and it felt a lot stronger as a bike going off road. I don't need to easy step on as I am tall so it does not benefit me at all. There are update this year with our law in UK where 500w motor and throttle could be allowed later in the year. I suggest if not needed immediately then wait a few months and there will be lots of 250W second hand bikes or overall cheaper old gen bikes. If not in the UK then there are more power available ?
I'm in the UK and unfortunately I do need to get a bike, at least in the next month. I'm 6ft and will use the bike on roads and towpaths mostly. Right now I can get the BK6 with a 15AH or a BK11 with an 11AH, both at £700. Thoughts?
@rallan1953 if you are 6ft like me than you will like the BK11 more. The bigger battery would be good but do you need that little bit more range?
I did intend to go a fair distance. The range is a pretty big deal to me, but towpaths have a lot of uneven terrain so the sturdiness is something I'll have to think about. I'll sleep on it. Thanks for the guidance. 👍
How do you activate the throttle on this bike thank you
There is no throttle but a blank connection at the cable. It cost around £25 and once plug in the throttle just push the lever and motor will engage
I'm trying to buy bk11 battery. I couldn't find it anywhere. You have Any idea?
I get mine from Amazon Uk or hitway.eu
I live in Canada, so how can I change the unit from MPH to KPH... so far no one can help... Can you ???
P02 parameter in settings. Have to change it from 1 to 0. Be very careful when changing the settings in the system as it can stop your bike from working all together. Best to watch lots of videos and note down every setting on paper before you start. Or just leave it as it is :) speed is fast enough when the wind hit your face hard :)
Do you know how to unlock the speed on the bk11? I have a bk29 and i got that to unlock to 20mph, but i cant do it on my wifes bk11
No I don’t I am afraid, I don’t touch the firmware or settings as I don’t want to mess up the controller and it is illegal in the uk to go faster. Sorry
@BCreviews its ok i figured it out, gotta hold the brakes whilst turning it off and on multiple times whilst swearing at it :)
@@iamkylemefantastic, if swearing is all it takes then yeah Fugg it 😂
Is it illegal to have an e-bike with throttle? I thought as long as it’s 250w and under its ok..
It is legal if the throttle cuts out at 3mph, it is design for people have issue starting the bike from stationary but not for full control. Pretty pointless unless you have a bad knee which you should not pedal at all…
Hi can the bike go faster by the setting on the controller.
I have bk10.
Did you say secret menu, you bike is faster than mine topspeed 25kmh.
Im dutch so sorry.
@@jdriesen9496 I don't recommend unlocking the bike as it is not as straight forward as turning a switch. Some user mess up the settings and stop the bike from working. If you look at the display there is a model number on the top corner. Search that and "speed unlock" and there are a few video online. I would tread very carefully and write down every single settings you find before changing anything incase you need to go back to defult. Good Luck! by the way , I did not unlock my bike I think it was unrestricted by mistake from factory :P
wats the difference between this and the bk10? wats better
I did not have a chance to test the BK10 but on paper the battery is now built into the frame and the tyre is wider. Other than that the spec is very similar
Hi I have a question can you ride two people?
The way the bike design it will be difficult to carry 2 people as the cargo space is really low. I am 97kg and it carry my weight just about ok with the 250w motor. So I guess if it is 2 light persons or 2 heavy 😂
Which ebike is good sir bk6 or bk11?
If you need easy access then BK6 as the frame allows you to get on without lifting you leg high and over the mid frame. I personally prefers the BK11 with the stronger mid frame which give me better off road stability
Does BK11 has a connector for throttle installation?
Yes, I found they selling it around £23 which I will order one for off road use in the woods
@@BCreviews thats why I want one also. Looks like a s866 display, so speed can be easily unlocked
@@BCreviews so even though it’s illegal to have the throttle, it is possible to add it to this after and is it straight forward connection? Also what is the complication having the throttle install if you get stop by the police?
I am still waiting for my throttle still deciding to order or not. I don't think there is the option to have the throttle limited to just 3mph, it is plug and play so just an addon. In term of police and legal or not....I don't know but there are plenty of big fish for police to catch as there are 1000w bike out there doing crazy speed. I t won't be legal if the throttle can move your bike beyond 3mph....
@@BCreviews thank you for the replies.. I’ve been back and fourth whether to get mountain bike style e-bike but after watching this, I’m intrigued
Hi is this UK Road Legal
Should be but the setting was wrong on the controller and it was unlocked to do 20mph. I changed it back to limit at 15 so yes, it is road legal 👍
@@BCreviews Thank you
@@BCreviewsplease could you tell me how you put the limit on hitway have told me a way but it doesn't work I have this bike bk11
Hi, What is the difference bk11 and bk10? Hard to decide..
I think the only different is the battery is inside the frame on the BK10 and the BK11 is mounted outside the frame vertically. The rest of the bike is pretty much the same.
@@BCreviews And the tire.. BK11 is 2*3, BK10 is 2*4. Also BK11 is dual suspension. They are the same price though, I am not sure which one to buy ..where I live it rains a lot. What do you think?
I need one of them but i will go with bk11, i think it's some little lighter
@@homalonemusic
I would love to try a 2*4 tyre, the 2*3 is already really good at going over rough surface and pot holes and the extra width should be even better. Larger contact on road means more resistance so range would be reduced too. I never do long rides so I think wider tyres will be better for me
Does it have a app?
no
Where can repair my hitway ebike here in Germany Munch any help will be welcome
I am not sure, I got mine from Amazon and seller answer my question on there. Usually within the first 2 years of purchase the sell will deal with repair etc
@@BCreviews have you had to replace your battery for the BK6? or do you know where we can get spares or replacement from?
That area looks like northwood
This is Petts Wood, South East London where there are still pocket of green and woodlands 👍
Bk 6 is good for delivery job sir?
I will definitely save your knees and legs, but for all day work then a lighter non foldable bike and a second battery will be better
@@BCreviews so which ebike would you prefer me for delivery job sir?
@@BCreviewscan we buy 2 batteries?
£249 from their eu website
I just received my bike but as a little women,
i am a bit to short for it , if only the seat could go right down, then id be comfy , it is a heavy bike for me so on tip toes it would be difficult so
i may just have to sell it on ebay 😢 such a shame im gutted 😢
Could purring the bottom of the seat post down work?
@@user-uy3bj9ue5c
hi I tried that,
the bikes actually massive for me and heavy so Ie sold it now lost £50 lesson learnt not to be hasty and research better 🙈
I am 5ft5 , thinking of buying this but like you was unsure re the height ! What's you height if you don't mind me asking , please and thank you
The problem is water and in the UK we get a lot of it so how does the bike electrics deal with the water on the bike? My battery died not because of water, but because of a hardware fault. Getting the shop to honour the warranty is a nightmare. The bike is covered and i only had it since march and used it once a month for long distances. My bike is a NCM Venice and it has the same 250 watt motor on it and that powers the bike up hills very well and i live in the north of England. Fold up pedals is great mechanic as it helps when pushing the bike along while walking, it stops you hitting the pedals etc. For these bikes i would water proof not just the battery but also the display app as well. Use clear tape also get the bike insured, not only will you get your money back but it give you peace of mind if it breaks and the shop you got the bike from will not honours its warranty commitments. Also E bikes are a thief magnet, so insurance is a must. Also get a gold standard lock. The speed and when hub motor kicks in is a bitt mislead. The bikes is heavy, so what happens is when you speed up the bike momentum also increases. You may not notice the hub disengaging at high speed due to M factor. It happens on my bike I can get to 18 mph with level 3 + and it due to weight and what gear i am in as well. Also going down hills even with a slight ingrain can increase the speed of the bike. Also add your weight to the momentum/speed.
Thanks for sharing, very comprehensive view on long term use of the bike. Never thought of folding up the pedal when pushing! Now o feel so stupid with the pedal hitting my shin so many times. Out of interest what is your weight and what range are you getting?
90Kg but i never tested the range. My battery died on me and i am trying to get a replacement form the seller but they are being difficult. I had the bike since March and used it once a month for long distances. I would seriously get it insured.
How can we get this insured in uk?
@aurangzaibsaeed4652 not sure if you mean insurance like car insurance or insurance against the product. Either way way I don’t know, the whole point of having a 250w small motor and limited to 15mph is to complied with Uk law at the moment and no need to insurance.
@@BCreviews I never said you need insurance by law for a ebike i said its best to get some as they thief magnates.
Not much different to the bk6
The frame is more rigid, I prefer this to the BK6. I don’t really need the easy step on design so I like this one a bit more. Both good so I am keeping both 👍
how tall you are? and how fat you are?
6”1 tall and 96kg