Heybike Mars Folding Fat Tire Electric Bike Range Test.
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- čas přidán 4. 08. 2024
- Heybike Mars fat tire electric bike range test on the 12.5ah battery. How far I can ride my electric bike on one Battery charge.
9/22/21 Update. It appears on some of the new shipments throttle does not work on PAS 0 like my bike but it does work when in all PAS modes.
00:00 Heybike Mars range test introduction
2:18 Downhill brake test
6:11 Testing the suspension
6:55 Steep hill test after 14 miles
11:58 Steep hill test after 19 miles
14:30 Off-roading to see the sunset
16:14 Must see Tips on using the auxiliary USB port for charging devices
20:00 update after 26 miles
21:10 Calling it quits on the Heybike Mars after many hills and throttle only
23:00 overview with final mileage results and opinions.
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9/22/21 Update. It appears on some of the new shipments throttle does not work on PAS 0 like my bike but it does work when in all PAS modes.
Yeah mine too, why is that
can you tell me some more about settings please as I got mine on December 15 and I am very new on ebike, thanks
people are scalping ebikes on Ebay HB MArs $1300 that is capitalism at work
@@rsimpkins1601 Supply and demand at work, so buyer beware. Be knowledgeable, patient, alert, and ready to make any of your purchases, -- capitalism works for the prepared mind, not the foolish.
Heybike stepthrou
@@rsimpkins1601 I got one for $120 on Amazon. Awesome deal.
Nice to see you again JM. Thanks for the video. I would really like those quiet brakes! Getting my second Lectric 'any day' now. The 2.0 step thru. (You need to get yourself a reusable water bottle.) Hi to your family.
Great vid and good info. I have ordered two Mars bikes and your videos have been helpful. I look forward more on this ebike.
Very informative and detailed range analysis Jerimiah. Thanks
Remember when you started reviewing e-bikes, look now dude over 15k subs. Well deserved Jeremiah.
Thank you very much Barney! It has been a pretty amazing ride so far and I’m grateful for I’ll of you and the opportunity’s I’ve been getting to show others what is out there!
Great video, man! Love the detail and the bookmarks were well selected.
Thank you.
Great videos. Pretty sure you just sold me on the bike. Just need to make sure it fits in my Ford focus hatchback trunk so I can bring it on vacations.
So far I’ve been loving the rockbros bags, it’s funny how I bought this bike a year after you and bought the same bag! Lol
For the nerds among us this was a great video. More people should do this type of test. Excellent.
Thank You. If you liked this one make sure you check out some of my other videos!
Will do. If I end up buying this bike I’ll be sure to use your link in the description.
I’ve had this bike for 2 weeks now and here’s the scoop so far. Easy to unpack and assemble. The neck and tire align oddly which threw me a little. Everything works right out of the box once assembled. It rides well. The fat tires are a huge plus. It’s well built. The digital control works well. Settings 1-3 easy to adjust on the fly. Throttle works well. Brakes work well. Lights are good and I actually like the horn. Pedaling works well but in assist. If you run out of battery this bike has weight. Starting and stopping in a city without battery assist would be tough. But, once you get it rolling you can pedal and easily keep it going without assist. I got this bad boy to 22.8 mph with me pedaling pumping it good on flat road. It also looks bad ass, So far I like everything about this bike except maybe the seat. I’ve never had a shock seat and have always had hard tail bikes. So this is new to me and feels a lot different than what Im used too. That’s actually the only thing. Battery life is very good and cruised for a couple hours at a time with nowhere near a concern. I’m trying to think, help. The seat is my only issue. But it’s early and hopefully YT shows me this vid again so I can update. Overall, happy camper. Get lots of looks, comments and get to meet/talk with a lot of new people. Hope this helps!
Great video always keep it up and I’ll keep watching 🙂
Thank You John!
I am convinced. I will definitely get me one.
Most impressive video test of battery life on this model bike that I have seen. Some similar models I have seen lose 2 bars after 2 miles which sounds terrible. This Heybike model seems to do very well. Question: What percentage of the total time do you estimate that you were pedaling during this test? How far do you think you could go in throttle only mode?
Nice video, thanks, thinking of getting one of these..
Easy assembly, battery has good longevity given the first four days of use. Impressed with quality to this point, as well
Thanks for these great videos! I appreciate they way you take your time and explaining everything in detail. I just ordered my heybike mars coming this week! Can I ask you what app you use for gps showing all your trajectory? Thanks again!
You mean the speed app? It’s called Speedometer. Sometimes I use an app called Relive to map my ride they are both free.
The post just before mine was almost exactly what I was going to ask.
How do the Heybike and Lectric xp compare? I'm 6'1" and looking for a good hill climber. Any thoughts on which is the best value?
Are either American made? Thanks much.
after a few weeks of owning the Heybike. I truly love it. I recently purchased another ebike called the Veu. And I wish I bought another Heybike. The Veu is faster but it’s a much stiffer ride. Handle bars are shorter and hand grips are hard plastic which hurt my palms. Really happy with Heybike not so much with Veu.
Great info thank you. I’ve never heard of the veu?
@@JeremiahMcintosh please check out there website. Would love to know your thoughts on Veu aka city veu ebike
Do you mean street Veu? I just checked it out and looks very similar to the original Lectric XP but with front suspension.
Hmm 🤔 interesting.
I would upgrade the handgrips to a silicon foam grip.
I wonder what the peak watt output of the motor is and how many amps the controller is?
Does it seem to have more power than the heybike?
Maybe you can answer these questions?
@@JeremiahMcintosh yes street veu. the first day I got it the display went out after less than one hour. I was very concerned. They sent out another and seems to be working fine. They credited me 200 so I was like okay. The heybike seems to be simpler with its display but we shall see. I Gave the Heybike to the wife and she laughed at the Veu going dead on day one. But for 800 it’s pretty decent and fast with its Bafang motor. The front fork is not adjustable resulting in a stiff ride
Wow sounds like a great deal. Check out some of my Lectric Xp videos. It looks the same and the display looks similar.
I would put on a suspension seatpost for sure and that would help soften the ride.
Hello Jerimiah, you are one of the best CZcamsrs on the site. You provide very thorough, informative reviews and candid reviews.
If I may pose a couple of questions -
It appears when you tested the Mars it had 5 Peddle Assist settings, I received mine 2 months ago and it came with 3. Did they lower the number of settings?
Is there a difference in ride quality when the battery is under the seat vs. the frame?
Spoke vs Mag - I thought I saw a comment denoting that spokes provide more flexibility than Mags, bend easier and are heavier, thoughts?
Thanks Jerimiah, you are the go-to person when it comes to e-bike reviews!
Thank you Jay I appreciate that!
You can change how many PAS levels you have in the display settings. You can actually have 9 if you want to.
On some bikes with the battery in the frame it does balance the load a little better.
Mag rims are heavier and have less flexibility but you don’t have to worry about adjusting spokes.
Nice test. Thanks. It's nice to see other product aside from Lectric and Rad, etc.
1 question: What rear bag are you using? It looks nice.
It is a rockbros bag and the link for it is in the description of my videos. It’s my favorite bag!
@@JeremiahMcintosh Thanks. It looked like a Rock Brothers bag but it didn't have the name on the side. That's what was confusing me. I figured it was either a R.B. bag or a cool knockoff.
I love my Mars bike!
Awesome…Happy Riding!
Great video as always! Since this bike and the Rideal sell for the same price, I can’t help but wonder how they compare to each other? Obviously the rideal has a better motor and the heybike has suspension, but in terms of overall riding experience which one did you like better?
Totally two different style of bikes so they will be very different. The rideal is definitely a nicer build quality and a lot more power but the hay bike is fun to ride as well with the suspension and different riding style . Honestly it’s going to come down to what type of bike you’re looking for and need whether it be a traditional or a folding fat tire style.
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My Heybike Mars arrived ahead of schedule and I must say "Thank You" Jeremiah for the initial review that got me interested in the bike. (I just didn't feel like waiting the "maybe it will arrive, maybe it won't" ETA for the Lectric 2.0. Plus I got a better price). It's quite a step up from my Ancheer MTB in all regards. Better build quality and components (my brakes are well set up out of the box). More power of course-throttle only the Mars actually accelerates on a small hill the Ancheer slows down on, and I weight over 300 lbs. I especially like the more upright riding position the bike offers.
In my opinion anyone who doesn't have to have a step thru and is tired of waiting for a Lectric won't go wrong in buying the Heybike Mars.
Awesome to see my videos are helping others out and I’m glad you like it! Happy riding!
great video! im ordering one :) what brand is the pack you have attached to the back?
Hey Cassidy the bag I’m using on the back is a rockbros bag and there is a link for it in the description of the video if you’re interested in one.
Nice audio Joshu… Jeremiah! Is that the new Rode Wireless Go II with that fancy new dead cat attachment?
Yes but most of the audio you hear in this video is from the chest mounted GoPro.
How fast were going up the hill outside of town?
very good
I am buying one of these tomorrow. White with green Saddle bags. Now I am thinking to add the cellphone mount too?
Is there a parts list anywhere for this. you can get a seat but brake pads chain rotors things like that good luck hunting for that
Love your vids but to be honest I’m only interested in the Lectric XP 2.0 comparison. 😳
Exactly
What is the different between heybike and letric xp 2.0 they look identical???
Great vid. What is the brand name of the back luggage bag that you are using?
There is a link for it in the description of the video.
Thanks JM I got my Heybike Mars today , Fellow SCPA pennsyltuckian
Awesome! Let us know what you think about it!
I would love to see you compare this folding Heybike to the Lectric XP 2.0.
Yes! That's what I came here looking for!
Im planning on it in the future. Either a livestream or video comparison.
@@JeremiahMcintosh That'd be awesome
@@jrambo7495 me too
Amazing video footage. I cannot believe you could ride a bike with one hand and then videotape. I got my bike in the mail. I just have to finish assembling it the petals and whatever else. where did you get that mount to hold your cell phone because I would like to keep my phone secure so it won’t fall off whenever I’m riding the bike.
Hey Rick thank you. There’s links in the description of all my videos to all my accessories including the phone mount are used and make sure you check out my accessory video as well I made two of them.
Hi, I like your videos. Do you have a video of car rack for lectric XP2.0? It’s too heavy for me and looking rack for Toyota RAV4 2021.
Yes. Here is the rack I use. There is a link in the video description for it.
czcams.com/video/HdIFijjhZSg/video.html
Thank you
Link for the water bottle holder?
We really enjoy your very informative videos on e-bikes. My husband and I have decided to buy the HEY BIKE MARS for our 1st e-bike. Do you have any discount links on any of your videos for this e-bike? Thanks.
Thank You. It looks like my $50 off coupon expired but I could see if I can have them reinstate it.
Please consider using the affiliate link in the description of my videos if you would like to help support the channel.
Update…as of 7/25/22 great news my coupon has been updated for $50 off. The details are in the description of the video.
Great news my coupon has been updated for $50 off but they are currently on preorder. The details are in the description of the video
I am a 6'1" rider, will this fit me?
Where did you get that water bottle holder,name model # please
Does the mars connect to the heybike app
I am 5’11” normal build guy. Is this bike gonna be too small for me? For example does the seat go high enough for someone my height?
Hi there! Anybody can tell me if, when folded, this bike can be lifted and taken, say, into the subway or along a not too long flight of stairs, or whether it is literally impossible with that weight? Thanks!!
It would be pretty tough. I prefer to Leave mine open when taking up steps because it’s easier. Pretty awkward to carry when folded.
Ah, I see. Thank you very much. No prob. with not folding it. I was more concerned about the weight. I appreciate.
Cool thing about the tires is that they're real dinosaur skin 🦕. Woohoo!
Great vid! How can you say there's boring stuff in your videos, when we get a closeup of a 'bug in the mouth'? Ha! keep up the good work!!!
Lol thanks Wood Sculptor!
Would you prefer this or the lectric 2.0? I’m about to buy one of them.
It really depends on what you are looking for in a bike. I would just watch both of my videos and see which one would fit you better as far as what you were looking for because they are both great bikes but perform a little differently.
I read that electric bike batteries usually have a 2-4 year life span. Is this Heybike battery available to replace due to size and location and if so how much are the batteries? I hate to spend$1000 and only get four years max our of the bike. Any comments welcome. Looking at purchasing my first ebike. Thank you!
I saw the website and it says has 2 years warranty for the battery, also you can buy new battery for that, hope this help
Depending on the type of cells used batteries are usually rated for around 600-800 charge cycles. It’s gonna also depend on how well you take care of it and charge it. Not sure about the heybike batteries and what type of cells they use.
WHAT STATE ARE YOU riding in
Got the 2.0 Step Thru! I looks like a baby bike next to the original XP. Took off the grips with the air can method - brilliant. Getting a new seat and already have a zoom seat post. Putting on mirrors and lights and I would be ready to go ...BUT the brakes are scraping on the rear and the silver adjustment 'screw' is impossible to access. Anyone out there who has a solution for this? Thanks and hope yours comes soon JM.
Thanks Lin. I finally got one and actually just adjusted my brakes today so I know what you mean about that screw being hard to get to. You need an Allen wrench with a round end on it together at it on an angle. I’ll have a video about it soon.
@@JeremiahMcintosh Looking forward to it!
Any instructions on how to program more PAS levels, and possibly alter/release the top range speed limit from 20 mph? TIA
You can’t unlock it past 20mph that m aware of. This is not specific to the Heybike but should give you a general idea of how to program it. You can also search for KD21C and probably find some videos on it. www.key-display.com/Downloads/User%20Manual/Users%20Manual-KD21C-KDS.pdf
@@JeremiahMcintosh Thank You !
BTW, New subscriber here, great vids !
@@JeremiahMcintosh that link did absolutely nothing. Just wanted to know if it can be unlocked as well but looking at the type of display thingy it has, it doesn't look like it.
The link should open up the manual to the display to give a general idea of the menu and things that can be changed but no it can’t be unlocked to a class 3 bike
What is the load capacity of this bike by chance, JM?
330 lbs.
I got to go. Its getting dark i cant wait to the video's end . I'm good with 26 miles in Washington Pa. That will work for me in Manassas va. A lot less hilly
Yeah I'm in Virginia beach seeing if it's worth it to ride to work
Hey Jeremiah do you have a link for your phone holder
Yes it is in the description of the video below where it says all my other accessories click on there it’ll take you to an Amazon store let me know if you find it. Hope this helps
With the Lectric XP, can you use the throttle without PA?
You mean in pas 0? No the Lectric has to be in pas 1-5 for the throttle to work.
@@JeremiahMcintosh But in PA 1-5 you don't actually need to be peddling. The display simply needs to be set on any PA but 0. Cruise control can also be set.
With the new 2.0 Lectric you can turn off petal assist in the p settings and still use throttle. Check out my newest video it will show you.
Does it recharge when you're only pedaling?
No it does not as with most geared hub motors.
So did they send you the unlock procedure?
They said I can’t be unlocked.
The only drawback I see at this point is no step through. Would be really nice for the old geysers.
I agree. They do have a step through called the cityscape but it’s a totally different design (not a fat tire) and only 350 watt. I may be getting one soon though to test out.
Do you have a video showing how to unlock to 28 MPH ?
No because You can not unlock the heybike Mars.
So your honest opinion, do you like this better than your Lectric XP?
This bike is American made, so hey bike better.
It’s really hard to say. There are benefits to both bikes and it’s really going to depend what your looking for in a bike. I’m planning on a livestream to talk about all my bikes just not sure when yet.
@@barneysbar4032 American made? Really? I think if itis American made it would cost $2k. It's probably American assembled
It’s made in China.
Hi I just got my heybike & I ride couple times mow my odds not work so I unplugged & plug it back & now the entire screen not turn on so do you have any idea
Check that the battery is sliding all the way down into the bracket. Sometimes the bracket will slide up on the screw and battery will not go all the way down to get connection.
@@JeremiahMcintosh thanks you yeah I check every thing already the light & horns is working it just the screen not turning on & when the screen not turn on the throttle not working
That bike appears to be closely related to my Rataan LM750 except for that display.
rattan 750 does like 28mph no?
@@Chasechased yes if you want it to.
This bike is actually better than the XP (more battery capacity) and it's available now in the summer, when you actually need it. so Lectric watch the rear view mirror, you got some real competition, finally. Great demonstration as always, Mr Mc the Man.
Have you tried buying one? They are sold out everywhere and their shipping is backlogged... a lot like another company that shall not be named.
@@johngannon I went to the website, it just says buy here, no mention of a delay, unless they let you know after you push the BUY button
I have a 203 rotor on the front of my e bike and 180 on the back and a 24amp 48 volt battery and its a 250 watt uk version e bike and it stops you on a dime and is very comfortable. I can get about 100 miles on one full charge of battery.
Can you connect Heybike Mars to Bluetooth or th Heybike app?
No not unless it has been updated since my video but I don’t think so.
What is this cup holder ?
Here is an Amazon affiliate link for the one I use the most www.amazon.com/dp/B00UQ7P6HE/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_glt_fabc_C9WX16Y57CWE50A69A7K?linkCode=ml2&tag=mytech0f-20
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I should probably have my head examined but I just ordered my husband a heybike. It was only 85.00$ on facebook.did I really screw up?
Yes that would definitely be a scam!
I like throttle only looks like too much pedaling for me
So the big question is, if your friend or family member asked you for a recommendation as to which two electric bikes to choose from, Lectric XP or this Heybike, what would your answer be????
Ha ha I would let them ride all of them, tell them the features and benefits of each and let them decide for their selves.
Could you summarize some of the features of each bike?
Michael here are a few differences. Heybike has a bigger battery but not sure what brand cells, has throttle on pas 0, has more adjustability on pas levels, has 4” tires but not sure if this is better it’s your personal preference, comes with softer seat and suspension seatpost, usb charging, shipping may be quicker because they have been in stock,2yr warranty but company is fairly new. Time will tell if they have good customer service.
Lectric has a smaller but name brand batteries, bigger display, cruise control, can be unlocked to a class 3 bike, throttle works in all pas levels but not in Pas0. Motor controller is 18amp vs 15amp. Comes with a 1yr warranty but companies has been around for a few years and has great customer service.
@@JeremiahMcintosh Hello Jeremiah! Didn't you say on this video that you COULD unlock the bike's set-max speed? If you did, I'm pretty set with this bike rather than the Lectric. The potentially long waiting period for the Lectric is too much for me to accept when I can have the Heybike in a week or so. Before I make a final decision I want to know more about it's customer service, as I'm sold with just about everything else, including it's two-year warranty and of course it's price. I admit I've ride-tested the RAD mini bikes and I quite like both that and the step-through models - however, it's another $300+ extra cost and bare add-ons I'd have to accept despite their well made, solid performance and very good customer service. Thanks for the detailed review of the Heybike👍👍
I’m not sure about the customer service but others have said they responded quickly in the comments to questions they had. No you cannot unlock the bike to A class 3 E bike so that might be a dealbreaker for you But it’s plenty fast for most people.
I was looking for a bike to make deliveries with, this is probably a good one.
Same
IS THERE A WARRANTY ON BIKE AND BATTERY 🔋
Yes. You would have to read the warranty terms on their website.
can see me now...watching JM videos for a few HRS..ready to pull trigger on one..But which one $1200 budget
Sweet! Hmm 🤔 that’s going to be a tough decision but hopefully these videos will help you decide.
@@JeremiahMcintosh the plus is...battery drained ...you pedal back to base...unless you get flat too...prerequisite will be lined puncture guards ..got to ditch in grass on my 26” to avoid cars often...grass unknown tiny objects
@@JeremiahMcintosh pulled trigger on Heybike Mars saw a durability demo on it..not that I will extreme...just want to get to flat road A to B conditions
THanks for your channel...I will keep tabs on it
also that battery with USB...becomes external 5V powerstation wonder what amps out on that port is do you know..be nice 2A+ charge up a ipad Pro X....gonna find that out will let you know how that goes
Awesome. That’s why I love making these real world tests to help people with an informed decision when trying to buy a bike. They are all different in their own ways and glad I was able to help you decide. Keep us updated here after you get it and ride it for a while on your opinion’s to help others out. Happy Riding.
Just took out my mars today to fully test it's range. Got about 20 miles from full to empty on all throttle at 20mph on mostly flat surfaces. I'd say not bad, but a little disappointed. Its definitely fine for just a trip to some stores or for commute. The advertising is a little misleading and doesn't give you this actual fact. I am thinking of getting a second battery to double the range, but these batteries are quite expensive lol.
Hmm on level ground I would have thought you would have went further than that.
Where can I buy one?
The links for purchasing are in the description of this video. Thanks
I hear a bit of hum and am wondering if this the hub or just the knobby tires?
Hmm not sure? I didn’t really notice anything different than my other bikes.
See this video on setting PAS levels, it may help: SETTING PAS LEVELS ON HEYBIKE MARS - CZcams
No helmet? One handed, not a chance of anything going wrong. You know better than that.
Stfu you oussy. Wear a helmet if you want. Don't judge ppl for not wanting one on a 18 mph bike ride lol. Some of us have balance and can even fall with grace under 20 mph. Grandma
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The "28 mph" gimmick that the "other bike" gets is a cute marketing ploy but frankly its useless 99% of the time. Yeah, you might be able to brag to your unsuspecting friends...but for those who actually ride these things, there are considerably more important things to consider...and BATTERY is a big one. How that "other bike" company failed to upgrade the battery in their version 2 series is beyond crazy. People will pay for a bigger battery.
I agree with all your points. I've seen a bunch of reviewers struggling to get to 28 mph on that other bike, and when they do, it's only for a few seconds. False advertising if you ask me.
Actually they not only didnt upgraded the battery but they downgraded it.
My XP 1.0 hits 27.9 every day, but only when the power output peaks. It does slow down to around 24 mph after abou a half mile on flat ground. I'm also 280 lbs 6'4".
Jeremiah lives near me in The western part of Pa. which is in Appalachia. Tons of hills here. Hardly any perfectly flat roads. You really should look at the overall your average speed on routes that you take. Plenty of bikes can reach 28 on the flats but then slow to 10 mph or less on a hill and that just kills your average speed. That’s why I look for a motor with plenty of torque.
@@jeremiahmatthewgreatmanofpeace thanks for stating your weight . I'm concerned about commenters weight and size I'm 220 @ 65"