Commuting On The E-Cells Five Star - Unrestricted
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- čas přidán 30. 04. 2024
- Hey guys,
I decided to commute to work on the Five Star today and had a somewhat eventful ride in. Watch the video to find out what happened.
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Dude that was one of the funniest moments ever! "Umm, boss I'm running late this morning. Well....um... you see, I'm kinda stuck in a skate pool". Awesome video man! Glad you're enjoying your 5⭐!
Absolutely agree about ebikes! They've opened up a whole new world in my small town, even after living here for 20 years. It's such a blast exploring. Congratulations on hitting 2k subs!👍
I like the content. You give us more than just a bike a review. We get your thoughts and experiences while on the ride. And sometimes you say some funny things. 😊
Thanks!
Thanks for entertaining us. Your sense of humor and unique tours are your special niche. And you do good bike reviews too! But your humor is one of a kind. Hope my modest donation will help with your Motrin budget for aches and pains from your hard work!
Thanks, you didn't have to do that!
What’s up from OC, great to see your channel growing man and taking the best ebike review channel in my book status, been subbed since December 23, keep keeping on!
Your encounter with the turkey reminded of river rafting, silently coming around a corner, a bend really, and you would startle an unsuspecting moose, bear, caribou because they never heard you coming. Luv your stuff.
Well that was an entertaining video for sure. Thanks for the pedal check. Turkey cracked me up. I enjoy your content so much, I feel bad pointing out you mis-typed Flat Out as Glat Out on your link (but maybe I'll get over feeling bad).
lol, Glat out is even better than Flat Out! Thanks , I will change it
Great video as usual. Completely agree everything you said about riding in to work versus driving in. I drive a 2023 Tacoma(luv that truck) and I ride to work as much as the weather allows. I haven't bought gas in a six weeks. Not only do I leave work like I'm Fred Flintstone leaving the Slate and Gravel Company (dating my self) but I get the treat of riding my bike home. Later Big Dawg..............................also,beware of modern day dinosaurs.
I completely agree.
Great skatepark & wild turkey footage - well done!
Awesome video enjoyed it a lot stay out of skate parks glad you didn’t get messed up trying to get out of the skate park 😊
Another great video Bug Dawg!
Enjoyable videos that continue to be unique. Even including promotions without repetitive overdone salesmanship like many of the other ebike channels. 👍
Nice run and awesome bike
Love that FLAG! Semper Fi!! 🇺🇲
Laughed pretty hard at the opening clip. I've got about 60 miles on mine already including some pretty rough trails and getting it up a steep creek bank from a stop is by far the biggest workout I've had on the bike. Had to stop and catch my breath. It's really impressive how it powers through obstacles, it takes a minute to figure out how much to trust the bike's ability to push you up a hill. I found myself expecting to come to a stop on certain hills, but it gets a little trippy when it doesn't slow down and just rips up the hill instead.
Minor things I've noticed so far:
- the cable from the cadence sensor is hanging down below the bottom bracket. First a branch snagged it and unplugged the connector, then later the cap / ring thing that holds the sensor in place came loose. Both easy fixes, just plugged it back in and snapped the cap back in place. Tip for other owners, the loose wire coming from the cadence sensor should be tied or taped tight against the frame to avoid snagging brush you ride over. Thankfully they welded a little post under the BB to protect the sensor from getting smashed on rocks or branches.
-the derailer and gear set are kinda cheap and will probably need a little tuning / adjustment, but obviously there's a reason why this bike is $1995, not $4,000-6,000 like their other bikes. Not a real problem, just something to note.
-not a big fan of the bmx style bars. I get that an upright riding position is more "comfortable," but the geometry just feels a little weird. I definitely like them more for cruising down the road and less for off-road. I came down some steep banks and wrenched the bars forward two different time because there's just so much leverage with the distance from the grips to the headstock. I think I'm just going to swap them out with a mountain bike riser bar that maybe cuts the height in half. This one for me comes down to preference and the type of riding I want to do.
-you can tell it's heavier in the rear with that big hub motor. Approaching rocks and other obstacles on the trail, I try to give it a little bunny hop action to keep all my weight from totally bearing down on the wheels and I can tell the rear end just doesn't want to come up. The power of the bike just throws you off at first, because it feels like you're pushing a spry, nimble mountain bike and your muscle memory kind of kicks in, then you do something non-motor related like trying to push it up a half pipe and you quickly realize how heavy a 90+ pound bike is.
For the price of this bike I'm totally blown away. All I can compare it to is the Radmission Bike I have that cost $1000 in 2019. 500 watts, single speed, no suspension, wimpy battery... the five star feels like both a tank and a Ferrari compared to the Rad bike, easily five times the bike for less than twice the cost. If anyone wants to upgrade a particular feature to suit their liking, they can do it and the bike is priced in a way that doesn't force you to pay extra for upgrades that aren't important to you.
Great video, Duuuude..!
best pic ever with our beautiful American Flag !!
I agree. Definitely should always have flat out in your tires!
Bay Area is just unlivable now... even turkeys out there are attacking you. Stay safe out there
That turkey was a cartel member. You are being watched 🕊️🦅🦜🐥🦢🐓🦃🦉🐧🦤🐦 gang
Nice commute, that was a fast turkey!
It really was, my speedometer was reading 14mph and it was pacing me. Didn't know Turkeys were that fast
I agree getting out before work does wonders for my attitude. I take my slow Himiway Cruiser (27mph) to work every chance I get (20min drive or 20min bike ride). Need to get myself one of those bikes and go (40+).
Loved the unrestricted review might be ordering this bike this month, but I for sure won't be beating the thing up but it's nice to see how durable the bike is.
That's good, I have to be harder on them... for science
Maybe go on circles around the skate pool then building up speed like NASCAR track.. then get higher and higher 😂
You definitely want those turkeys around. They keep the rattlesnakes at bay.
Nice. I like the narrower bars over the Other bike.
Also got my first rear flat on our Tesway on 60 mi round trip today in farmland
What caused it? Any flat protection?
@@shootthechit tiny scrap metal. Nah i carry a spare tube pump and tools
You had me @ the batman music....😮
I ride my bikes everywhere (fatty, street, mountain). First the regular ones in the morning, for exercise…@20 miles of trail, and then e-bike for errands, groceries, and fun. Be careful
Awesome thanks
Next time you're stuck in a pool, try the walk mode by holding the down button for a long time and it will kick the motor on and help you walk up the hills.
@@ActivityPhoto hopefully there won't be a next time!
Haven't been down that alley shortcut in so long. Crazy how everything seems so much bigger when you're a kid.
Yea, its shocking sometimes how small things look as an adult. Its also kinda sad seeing the old spots, it totally doesn't feel the same anymore
I love how each company will fight over who copied who, but the factories in China are probably across the street from each other, and just passing the blue prints back and forth and designed each. As long as someone is selling their bikes, they don't care. I'm so happy there's this competition now. My guess is one of the companies will release the dual motor bike for almost the same price now.
100%. There's no way we'd be seeing Wired doing effectively 60V 35aH of battery and 4 piston brakes with a peak wattage of over 3000 in a $2,000 bike if it wasn't for competition. And now E-Cells is adding an option for the same battery setup as the new Wired, plus upgraded dual-crown forks and 4-piston Tektro brakes for an extra $500 (which puts it $100-200 over the new Freedom when tax and shipping is considered). We're living in a great time right now.
Great video chithead
I ordered your helmet, love the look
Fun day!
hey great video dude... how do you go about locking your bike at the gym? or any public place? I ordered my first e-bike and would like to know the best way to keep ypur bike safe.
Love the video dude ! , did you say you carry an extra battery with you ?
I don't have an extra battery at this point
Hope you're able to get the new freedom. Would love to see your review on it.
It’s funny how both you and the happy guy both dropped the ecells bikes. 😂 too much to handle😂😂😂
I got stuck at an awkward angle and had to let it go. It was a major pain to get out of that pool!
@@shootthechit I loved it, keep it up, you’re doing a great job and very entertaining!
Great video! So happy that you did not have to wear a Gorilla Suit and stand on the corner with a sign for that store going out of business....🤣😅 too hot for that....
Just another chitty day at the skatepark😅😅😅 always carry your bat lanyard big dog😂
Hey man that sounds is from Batman and Robin episodes lol😂
That bike is rad I also like the wired freedom you have which one do you like better and what are the prices of each
What can be done to stop the noise from the metal fenders❓️
Truth...ride and live life....
good to know this one has less pedal strikes than the other bike that shall not be named. more comparisons are welcome.
Its been awhile so I would need to test both on the same day to be sure, but it seemed harder to pedal strike for sure
@DASO_MILITIAand now peaks at over 3000 watts with its 45 amp potted controller and stops quicker with 203s and four piston brakes.
FYI... David Cleveland, with ECells, already released a statement on Friday that he's announcing an upgrade to the Five Star on his website tomorrow, 05/06. It has 2 batteries along with other updrades. They already have a pic of the new version upgrade step-thru ebike on the website. It has an enclosed battery in the frame and a rear suspension.
Lets see if they come out with that before the end of the summer.@_80210
Both companies are now taking orders. The Five Star with the Dual Star package won't be shipped until July. The price is $500 for the ECells Dual Star upgrade. Both bikes are almost equal in price due to Wired adding in the shipping cost, package protection, and taxes.
I like both bikes because they're almost identical. ECells offers a lifetime warranty on their frame, 2 years for the batteries & motor and 1 year on everything else, with exception of wear & tear items. Sounds better than Wired's warranty.
All that being said, I ordered the new Wired Freedom version because they claim it'll get to me in early to mid June, one month earlier than the Five Star w/ Dual Star package. I live in Colorado, so our riding time is limited. 🥶
I messed up with this electric fever shift I’ve sing watching road bike videos and there so much fun. I have to get me a road bike I like pedaling
Classic
I think that turkey was leading you away from her babies.
One suggestion for alleviating "lost/forgot phone" syndrum... Sandpiper of California Triangle messenger sling bag.
For night rides... Noxgear Tracer2 LED light vest...BRIGHT, lightweight, distinctive &
I would probably end up forgetting the whole bag at home too!
Do you know where I can get an ecell five star bike at
For your specific daily commute, what are the biggest differences between this and the Freedom?
I'm not laughing at you I'm laughing with you during that skate park scene. It kind of reminded me of the movie snatch where the thief couldn't get out of the bank and if he would have just pulled the door open he could have got out.
Damn I thought you were going to eat that tree.
Me, too..!
Fighting a turkey is my usual gym warmup routine.
Gotta get creative these days! Rocky chased chickens, I fight turkeys
I hear a lot of clanking when you go off road. Is that the fender? I know you said you are going to do something about the chain but is there anything else you can do to the bike to make it less noisy on bumps?
I've heard some people spray rubberized coating on the inside of the metal fenders to quiet them down. I will be removing them at some point after I do a review. They look nice but I never ride in the rain so the don't server much of a purpose for me
I think you could gotten out of that skatepark in the granny gear and full throttle. I got to try this myself seems like a challenge.
I'm sure it would have been possible but I was really trying to avoid looping the bike or crashing. The paint on the wall was so slick the tire wasn't getting any traction on it and neither were my shoes.
I'm gonna ride to work once it gets warmer. Its like 40° at 630am and I just don't wanna do that. Especially when I work outside all day
I just started riding in the mornings again in the last few weeks for the same reason. It was just too cold! Its so nice to do once you get in a routine !
Oh shit...sorry about that....that kinda stuff does suck!
U almost hit a tree....
Do you like the 5 star over the freedom?
Finally someone old enough to know what a goat head is. I'm real close to pulling the trigger on this bike. How tall are you & do you have enough clearance for your "twig and berries" while you're standing over the bar?
I'm 6'2 and this frame fits fine
Thanks brother, love the channel.
17:28 Yikes crash was on the drive side! Check if the rear derailleur hanger is bend
It was bent, I had to bend it back but it seems fine now.
So was the dip in the pool part of living the unrestricted lifestyle???
Couldn't you ride around the pool to gain momentum and then launch out? And does the Five Star have a walk mode? Also, have you seen that video from England (I think) where the thieves take the angle grinder to a section of the rack itself, and then slide the bike out of the gap? Scary.
Yea, I imagine those types of bike thefts are more common in big cities. Where I am they would take the easy option, I doubt they would do that in daylight at the gym.
Hah, I probably could have done something drastic if I was willing to take a spill if the plan backfired. Getting out of that pool was a lot harder than it looked lol, that sucked
Holy chit, Wired just released a better bike to put ecells behind again. You MUST review it. Wonder who will be first to release a dual 1500w motor bike…love both companies.
FYI... David Cleveland, with ECells, already released a statement on Friday that he's announcing an upgrade to the Five Star on his website tomorrow, 05/06. It has 2 batteries along with other updrades. They already have a pic of the new version upgrade step-thru ebike on the website. It has an enclosed battery in the frame and a rear suspension.
Not with that dookie ass frame from wired shit be bending already seen a cracked from wired to 🤣
Is that frame 19 inches and is that the same as the other one that not be named?
Its a 17 which is comparable to the.. other bike
U went back home....I thought the Puppy told u it was hooked to a charger....
I dont have chit to say but here's a comment.
Did you get a torque sensor model?
Cadence sensor
Which chain stay you buying for the 5 star
I picked up a Lizard Skins chainstay guard on Amazon. Fits nicely, it's a large size
The Lock Picking Lawyer would open that in under 60 seconds
Haha yea, no stopping him. Good thing he probably isn' in my area!
Can the grips be replaced with aftermarket grips?
I'm pretty sure there are some available
@@shootthechit thanks for the reply. Mine should be here in June
$5....🤯 No Walmart....that in and of itself is a good thing....right.....?
Imagine howfast that Turkey would be ON the bike
haha for real! I looked at the speedo, that thing was pretty quick. Looked like it was doing 14mph
Looking Dorky is subjective...
Someone stole my Onyx cty2 the other morning, and I've only owned it for 2 months now. There seems to be very little hope that I'll ever get that bike back again, and I dumped all the money I had into purchasing it. Hell, I can't even express how devastated I am, and how devastated I've been for the last 2 and 1/2 days that I've went back and forth done every street in my town, trying to locate that bike. For if I did express how devastated I am, I'm almost positive that I'd be admitted to a mental institution by midnight, all because someone, somewhere wanted to feel better about themselves.
That really sucks. That feeling of getting something stolen is awful
@@shootthechit Yes it is! It's also made everything I do on the internet really suck too! I watch so many e-bike CZcams videos there for a while, and was a member of so many e-bike groups on Facebook, that now that my bike's stolen, I want to try and avoid that stuff as much as possible. Yet, you can't avoid it because it's all over your Facebook feed, and it's also being advertised and/or otherwise shoved in your face, no matter where you go online.
Isn't there a GPS available that you can hide on the bike. They can track phones, and I think they could come up with something.
I just beat cancer and got a e-bike to get outside …I use my throttle a lot on my WALLKE H9 …. I regret getting a moped style bike 😞
There is still time to get another bike! I agree with you on that, those moped style bikes look cool, but aren't the best for pedaling
If you want to do a rad deed would you consider donating a “different companies” bike to my chunky ass ???? I’m one year to the date post transplant and need some exercise in a new passion of mine …. Anyways , I love your videos and look forward to more content from you !!! Thanks for reading and DM if you have any questions about alopecia or the perineum? Joking maaan 😊
In the city I have to deal with beavers dropping trees on you, deer, coyotes, porcupines and loose dogs. Outside the city it’s all of the for-mentioned plus bear, wolves, big horn sheep and the most feared… free range bulls protecting their harem. Don’t mess with free range bulls. Nice commute you, why are the streets empty?
Bro stop flexing your multi million dollar accommodation on us peasants! 🤣
🤣
I’ll get out of that pool hecka easy
No way
I go to same gym. We should go together
I try to avoid skate parks... I can hurt myself just watching..
Blah Blah Blah...ummmm we dont want this after you showed us your MOTO BIKE...guess you to old lol hahaha nice vids as usual
I can't pedal anymore.
Is this the 17 or 19 inch frame?
17
@@shootthechit Good enough for someone who is 6'2?
@@jefff6884 Oh, for sure, the 19 would be for a really tall rider. I'm 6'2 as well and the 17 is fine
@@shootthechit Thank you!
Kryptonite...$34.95...3 years of bike insurance up to $2500
You can cut through those Kryptonite locks so fast with a grinder wheel. The good thing about the hiplock is you also have to cut both sides to get it off as well. They are legit locks
@@shootthechit..yes...truth...but...if someone steals my bike...I get a new one for free.....
BIG DAWG needs to focus more on CARDIO @ the gym instead of BENCH PRESSING. Uhm 1 hour on the treadmill will do wonder and prevent further ponchy(ness).
I like your videos and channel but Ecell is getting beat with new Wired Cruiser& Freedom dual battery for same price. Ecell will have difficulty selling unless they upgrade to dual battery. Always great to watch your videos. 👍
While I think its cool that Wired updated their bikes, I don't really think its the homerun everyone is making it out to be. The price isn't really the same, its 1999, plus tax and shipping which for me worked out to be right about 2500 bucks. The extra battery is nice, but its also going to make a heavy bike even heavier. I personally would rather see a 72 volt bike put in a smaller frame and be somewhere around the 70-75lb mark. The weight of these bikes already disqualifies a big part of the market imo. I wouldnt recomment one for my mom, or anyone that is on the smaller side, limited mobility etc. Maybe thats just me though? For 1895 delivered, its hard to beat the Five Star imo.
@@shootthechit you got the point, it is not for everybody especially weight! Of all ebikes i own, i like Wildeway 3.0 the most because of the weight and size. But i know people go for the fast bikes regardless of laws or reality and usage.
Great point.
@@MrMtr999 yea, don't get me wrong I think its great for a lot of people but yea.. The "lighter" bikes can be so much fun to ride when you can zip around on them. Seems like all the manufacturers are going the other way, more motors and batteries are the solution to everything! Bikes are gonna weigh as much as motorcycles at this rate!! lol
@@shootthechiti saw you crashed that Ecell, please be careful with those speed, i learned hard way, ebike injury is as bad as motorcycle to be honest. I hope everybody is safe and enjoy ebike as it supposed to be. Great video! And best regards🙏
Haha more weight you guys are so brain dead. That bike is going to ride like shit.
Well, at least you could have called your attacker a turkey while still remaining politically correct. Great ride.
Landscaping is 5 star...🤔
Would ecells donate a bike so i can review gheir bike snd show people the features it has.
I am sure he is a nice guy, but he is breaking the law by riding on the wrong side of the street, blowing through stop signs, and speeding on the sidewalks. In these videos we must abide by the laws or the Government will Regulate and pass laws that will restrict our Freedom. We all do not what that. We have to be conscious of this fact when filming. I am sure you do not want your Affiliation Relationship pulled from E-Cells. This guy does a good job and I Appreciate his passion. Let’s just follow the rules and be respectful to others to keep the Gov. off our backs.
Yes and people do that on regular bicycles all day long.
He isn't a nice guy at all, he is unrestricted and thinks he is above the law!
Turkey is going to beat your butt...
Get in touch with wired right away! They have a new bike and it comes with a second battery under the rear rack and still 1999. Citizen cycle just did his video.
I saw that, but man I've already purchased 2 Wired bikes at full price, don't think I'm going to do that this time around.
Just ask for one. Worst is they say no.
Typical CZcams Ebike influencer who doesnt give a crap about a bike and doing stupid shit no owner is going to do. All for view.
You really need to up your troll game. Can't you think of anything funny or clever to say? You really just come off like a bitter and sad person. I really want better for you. Please try harder
@@shootthechit Im not being troll. Its obvious if you actually used your own money you wouldnt do half the stuff you did in this video,
You seem very upset, are you going to be ok?
@@mpbikes1972 Have you seen my Wired videos? I paid full price for those bikes and bent the frame on one, so that's not true at all
You are 100% wrong about the "stupid shit no owner is going to do". I'd love to ride with Big Dawg down every trail he hit. I ride my bike like it's a horse galloping. Ass off the seat, hit the throttle, and say a little prayer works for me. You are definitely a Troll, though.
Inclines with that weight and no spotter....💪🦵 Impressive...
Thanks, the gym is slipping a but due to the ebike schedule so things are feeling harder lately, not easier
@@shootthechit ...omg...me too...almost 4 weeks off because of work and riding....started back doing cardio and multiple cycles of full body workouts....
@@IMBruceECLECTIC Get a room, guys... 😄