Great video. Thank you for your time to make it. I sure struggled between the two bikes, but very happy with the Wicked. I like it more than I anticipated. I own a 72v Bomber, q273, goes 60+mph, but like the Wicked, more. I hardly drive a car anymore, either. There's nothing like riding an ebike. Your videos make a difference for us potential buyers. We appreciate you a lot. Great job 👏
You are very welcome sir, I am glad my videos can help people think what to do with their plans. You are absolutely right, e-bikes are game changers! Thanks for watching
Great video. I live only 30 minutes from Wicked Ebikes, and they said I can pick it up from their location in the Chicago suburbs. Very beneficial if I need warranty repairs, parts, or other customer support issues.
Oh wow, how convenient! Yeah, you should get the bike, it is fantastic both models! Tbh, it is not difficult at all, very similar to regular bike except electronic parts, like controller, hub and such that need support from them if they go bad, the rest is really DIY like normally road bike that you are used to growing up or riding with. Get it if you want ebike, this one is really filling in the specs of powerful ebike that can do all besides Kepler. I don’t recommend any bike that goes less than 35 mph, you don’t use that all power but it is great to know you are capable of. Average 25 mph within Ebikes law, Ride safe sir and kind regards :)
You are very welcome, they both are awesome, none will disappoint! But you have to make decision based on your need and preference and company support. Or simply get them both like me ? No harm :) thanks for watching and commenting
Nice video. Glad you took the time and effort to present it to us. Looks like it comes down to, 52V 20A Kepler for longer range, and 60V but same 20A Wicked for more speed.
Thanks for watching, i m in the process to add 2 nd battery to Wicked Cruiser to make it 40ah, i want to make it a complete commuter. TBH i prefer Wicked hybrid motor to Kepler bafang, it is smoother and absolute blast to ride. The more you ride, the more you see the power in it. But both bikes are fantastic no holds.
@@JerzeeeDevil hentai motor of Wicked is metal reinforced plastic gears vs Bafang all plastic planetary gears in Kepler motor. The Hengtai is rated to reach 27000 miles before done. That what Wicked website said. If i can get 10k miles of it it is paying itself time after time…i love the Cruiser, excellent commuter!
I have watched all your videos on the wicked e-bike. You do a very good job. I am so tempted to purchase the wicked. I already have the Kepler ebike. This one would be a nice addition to my e-bike stable.I must say that I have gotten my Kepler to 37 mph a few times. That was on an 85 degree day, on level ground. I have my speed limit set at 60 km.when i ride my Kepler the power comes on very gradual in pedal-assist mode. But when I hit the throttle it takes right off. Can you tell me if the wicked bike does the same thing?, when you're in pedal-assist,does it come on gradual or is it come on very strong at the beginning ? And have you tried out the cruise control yet on the wicked bike? Thanks again for your video.
You have to adjust the settings inside LCD8H of Wicked bikes, it shipped limited to class2 -20 mph you have to change those and yes i used the setting on my previous video to get instant take off on both throttle and pas. You have to tune it to your preference inside settings. Everyone who wants faster than 20 mph has to do it. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Thanks for your video. On the Wired bike, could you please tell me the name of the suspension seat post and are you happy with it? Did you replace the seat as well? Thanks.
GANOPPER 27.2 28.6 30.0 30.4 30.9 31.6 33.9 34.9 Suspension Seat Post Alloy 14mm Offset Adjustable Seatpost a.co/d/ckvpMjC Wittkop Bike Seat I Bicycle Seat for Men and Women, Waterproof Bike Saddle with Innovative 5-Zone-Concept I Exercise Bike Seat for BMX, MTB & Road a.co/d/9KiQFE8 I still use these two. The original seat is okay but not the best.
I have a similar looking fork to what you have on the Wicked,. It's surprisingly really good, I put it on some pretty crazy downhill mountain bike trails. Surprisingly very little flex
@@MrMtr999 I like it a lot, I have mine on a DIY e Fat tire mountain bike build. it seems black diamond mountain bike trails on the regular and takes it no problem. But I've heard a couple people on CZcams talk bad about them one of them was an air fork, mine is a coil.
@@brianbassett4379 yeah you think so? I don't want to jinx myself but it seems pretty solid. It's definitely not a Rockshox or Manitou. But it's definitely better than the Bolany I have. I have seen a couple unfavorable reviews on Mozo. The one I have only has a half a season on it, but already seen its fair share of the black diamonds we have in the North East(A lot of crazy downhills that it wasn't made for) I keep it pretty lubricated. if it fails I'll let you know.
Wicked is built slightly better than Kepler, Kepler motor is not durable, I have about 2000 miles on Kepler and it needs repaired and maintenance, Wicked has some loose magnets issue but still more durable than Kepler, at this point, my Wicked has about 1000 miles. Thanks for watching
I appreciate the comparison. I would like to ask if you can do a comparison on a steep hill climb to showcase the actual power differences? Or maybe a comparison or similar rides on these two bikes? Or should I ask this way. Maybe can you do a comparison of power riding these to showcase the difference? Thank you!
My area which is central florida is mostly flat, hardly steep hills like Pittsburg or San Francisco, but based on my real world commute on some hilly area, they both perform well but Wicked is stronger and easier to climb. May be other people who live in those hilly cities can shine in?
@@MrMtr999 old bike tube? Are you talking about an old tire inner tube? If you could make a video on how you weatherproof the ebike that would be greatly appreciated! I know many people want to know how you did this 🙏
@@emgz85 yes any unused bicycle tube, cut out and wrapped like roof shingle layout, start from bottom and going up till cover the area. It works better than battery wrap that sold on Amazon cause it does not create excessive heat like heavy battery wrap. There is no need to do video cause it is very simple, looking at roof shingle and simulate that, it is easy. Get sone ziptie or bungee cord and all set.
Those Shimano tourney derailleur s are notoriously known for excessive chain slap, that's usually the first thing I get rid of, then add a longer chain, gets rid most of the slap. If it's a 7-speed I'll just use the Shimano flat-face derailleur,(actually cheaper than the tourney but works much better) if it's an eight or nine speed I'll go with the Shimano Deore derailleur.
So far no issue with touney, but i only use gear 6 and 7 which is 13 or 14 t with 52 ring. Tourney is low end but works easy adjust, not much shifting on ebike, so no issue. Thanks for watching 👍
Hey bud, have you ordered Freedom yet? It won’t ship till April ny the way, unless you want Cruiser like me. It will ship and arrive in 3 days. Wicked is really powerful ebike!
@@MrMtr999 I am trying to talk my father into getting a wicked Step through or Kepler. He only has big fast motorcycle experience. He owns a 1300cc Yamaha FJ now.. So I'm sure he would appreciate a fast ebike like the Kepler or Wicked cruiser
@@kevinnashskitchen3517 i see… but you can not compare these ebikes to motorcycle at all, they are only 78 lbs and have pas system a lot different from motorcycle. Sidewalk and off road riding are different from street only riding. It would be more suitable for people who have great bicycle skills especially mountain biking. He might not like ebikes at all as they are not as fast and heavy as his 1300cc . Good luck. Either one or brand will not disappoint !
Question, one of the complaints of the Kepler is the throttle is quite sensitive and somewhat difficult to modulate at slower speeds. 1) Is the throttle on the Wired bike less sensitive than the Kepler? 2) Also, can the power level percentages for each PAS be modified on the Wired bike? Basically I’m looking for the bike that easier to ride and control in a more bike/people crowded area…Thank You!
1 you can adjust the throttle setting to timid or aggressive as you desire, all in settings 2. Wired can be un aggressive ebike by adjusting settings. It is really how you prefer. Read the manual KT lcd8h It helps you understand it. Both bine about the same, speed, weight, and style.
Stuck between these two bikes. Okay so the Wicked has more power, but from what I've gathered that power comes more in the form of torque, as I've heard plenty of Kepler owners say they take their bikes over 35 on flat ground. So then it comes down to range. WE NEED A SIDE BY SIDE RANGE COMPARISON PLEASEEE. For me, that would be the number 1 deciding factor between these two bikes. I'm guessing the Kepler will have a better range, but how much extra range is the question. Riddle me this and I'll finally be able to buy one of these dang things.
Thanks for watching and commenting. Unfortunately, i m very busy with work and don’t have time to do time consuming project like range test, or draining battery. That test is long and time consuming which i don’t have the luxury to do. But i am pretty sure Wicked can do at least 60 miles on Pas1 with speed @ 22 mph. Any faster will reduce range for sure. I m about to add 2nd battery to the bike like what i did to Kepler so no range anxiety if riding in the 30 mph consistently. Good luck on decision. Thank you
@@mattskate111 the Wicked is about 36 miles on full charge till almost no power, Kepler is probably in that 30 miles ball park. It is all depending on rider weight also. To be extending try do 22-25 mph pas 1 or 2 on Wicked it can go far.
I don’t think so, unless you adjust the setting again on the pas or throttle power to lower number, I hardly use that walk mode on any ebike, in fact, I forgot it till you mention this. Try adjust the setting if you want. I am completely done adjusting settings, once set it is history for that bike.
@@emaguigad i don’t do range test! It is extremely time consuming riding hour and hour and hour to drain battery, so if 1 battery can go 80 miles on pas 1, so dual battery should double that range. I will explain more why dual battery is better than single setup in the coming video. Thanks for watching
@@danielspencer5023 you should chat with Wired customer support or even call them. I don’t have any of their basket so i can not answer your question. Give them a chat and you will get better and correct info
Such an excellent channel, thanks much! Would love to see a vid of you servicing your Kepler's brakes, especially filling the mineral oil reservoir & bleeding air bubbles & so forth. I am terrible at this stuff... Thanks for any consideration you give this.
Your brakes are bad already? So soon. I am not bike mechanic but when the time comes i might do the video, don’t know yet. Thanks for watching and commenting . 🙏
@@trixflippy7409 the Freedom has inseam 32” from top tube, my inseam is 30”, it is a challenge coming to stop light and set feet on ground. Extremely important in traffic. Be ware of this.
The last batch of Wired Cruisers have a flimsy looking head light and a new rear wrack that is still not better than the Kepler🙄 The Kepler seems a bit more solid with bigger pedals even though it's a high step. The Wired has an in your face throttle even when set to the lowest 4. I don't dare set the Wired to max 10. The Kepler throttle is smoother and doesn't have an on/off feel. I haven't bothered with the Wired Cruiser cruise control yet😲. I haven't found anything visible on these two bikes that are the same except for the wheel reflectors. The Kepler has orange and Wired Cruiser has white🤔
Totally wrong about the Wired throttle, clearly you don’t own one. With C5 set to 0, 1, or 2 you get full throttle with varying degrees of slow start. The Kepler is really poor vs the Wired on hills but what do expect when the Wired pulls over 2300 watts while the Kepler can barely pull 1800. The new rack is much nicer than the previous batch and really completes the look. Also, the Wired is full suspension and it’s customer service is excellent. The only thing the Kepler has going for it over the Wired is a slightly better rack and a couple hundred dollars. Kepler is a nice Bike, I would have bought one also last year. Glad I waited as the Kepler would never make it up my driveway as I have a house on a mountain. The light is the brightest light I ever seen on a bike but that’s because it’s a 60v light, like having a flashlight with 16 cells. As bright as a car.
@@jfly2249 Earlier this year, the Wired owner attempted to troubleshoot an issue over the phone because he thought a Wired part was the same as the Kepler that I own. Many of the components are different. The Wired hub is clearly much bigger when you have both bikes side by side. A Kepler owner knows the throttle works when you turn on the LCD even at PAS 0🙄. Wired needs PAS 1 for the throttle to work. A Wired owner knows you need 2 Torx T-20 drivers to adjust/secure the head light position🥱
I'm not sure I like the BMX bars as much as the Kepler adjustable one. Buying and extra battery for the Kepler is like $300 cheaper too. Like you say.. Difference in power is noticed but not much. The main selling feature I would like most is the display on the Wicked bike. Brakes and tires are kind of no name on the Wicked.. The derailleur is nothing special. Both are much faster than most other bikes at that price and have longer range than many others.. I think I like both equally for different reasons 😂
Get them both like me! I know you want one! I love my Wicked cruiser! Though i still like my High step Kepler and commute with both bikes but for people asking what to buy, definitely Wicked. Thanks for watching and comments. Best regards🙏
@@kfox5301 AR never sell spare battery you have to buy from Aliexpress, it is Reention Kirin 7 type, look up there it fits Kepler perfectly. Forget about AR they never sell spare battery. Period
@@MrMtr999 Thanks. Never ordered off of alliexpress. I see batteries that look like it but only in 48v 16ah instead of 52v 25ah. I'd like to buy 2 spare batteries.
@@kfox5301 But I would go with a 30 ah and battery blender of some kind. More work but more battery for about the same cost. Gonna need a bag or box on the rack anyway.. May as well run a couple wires up to it and just plug them in when you want 2-3 batteries .
@ETV Onyx has a huge followers and riders, but they are not ebike imho, they are truly Emotorcycle with non functional PAS system. Their pedals are just for show and classification as Ebike for legal purpose. They have their market, huge market we know that, but no way they will be the main ebike by law and replace the Kepler or Wicked or the likes in this nature due to its “price “and legal complications with cities and states. They are not going to be like RAD or Lectric ubiquitously anytime soon or in future. IMHO…time will prove me wrong. Thanks for commenting and watching :)
Great video. Thank you for your time to make it. I sure struggled between the two bikes, but very happy with the Wicked. I like it more than I anticipated. I own a 72v Bomber, q273, goes 60+mph, but like the Wicked, more. I hardly drive a car anymore, either. There's nothing like riding an ebike. Your videos make a difference for us potential buyers. We appreciate you a lot. Great job 👏
You are very welcome sir, I am glad my videos can help people think what to do with their plans. You are absolutely right, e-bikes are game changers! Thanks for watching
@@MrMtr999 This video helped me choose between the Kepler and Wired Freedom. Thank You! :)
I went with the wire cruiser after a lotttt of debate and CZcams videos. This guy is thorough I love it
Great video. I live only 30 minutes from Wicked Ebikes, and they said I can pick it up from their location in the Chicago suburbs. Very beneficial if I need warranty repairs, parts, or other customer support issues.
Oh wow, how convenient! Yeah, you should get the bike, it is fantastic both models! Tbh, it is not difficult at all, very similar to regular bike except electronic parts, like controller, hub and such that need support from them if they go bad, the rest is really DIY like normally road bike that you are used to growing up or riding with. Get it if you want ebike, this one is really filling in the specs of powerful ebike that can do all besides Kepler. I don’t recommend any bike that goes less than 35 mph, you don’t use that all power but it is great to know you are capable of. Average 25 mph within Ebikes law, Ride safe sir and kind regards :)
Where is this location in Chicago suburbs?
@@emaguigad 115 E. COMMERCIAL STREET, WOOD DALE, ILLINOIS 60191
@@MrMtr999 That's awesome! I'm in the area myself and thinking about getting my 1rst e-bike.
Great job thanks for the vid really appreciate it because I'm trying to choose between these 2 for my next ebike .
You are very welcome, they both are awesome, none will disappoint! But you have to make decision based on your need and preference and company support. Or simply get them both like me ? No harm :) thanks for watching and commenting
Nice video. Glad you took the time and effort to present it to us.
Looks like it comes down to, 52V 20A Kepler for longer range, and 60V but same 20A Wicked for more speed.
Thanks for watching, i m in the process to add 2 nd battery to Wicked Cruiser to make it 40ah, i want to make it a complete commuter. TBH i prefer Wicked hybrid motor to Kepler bafang, it is smoother and absolute blast to ride. The more you ride, the more you see the power in it. But both bikes are fantastic no holds.
@@MrMtr999 How is the Wicked a hybrid motor vs. the Bafang?
@@JerzeeeDevil hentai motor of Wicked is metal reinforced plastic gears vs Bafang all plastic planetary gears in Kepler motor. The Hengtai is rated to reach 27000 miles before done. That what Wicked website said. If i can get 10k miles of it it is paying itself time after time…i love the Cruiser, excellent commuter!
Thank you for the video great comparison
Thank you for watching🙏
I’m trying to decide between the two bikes
@@Fight_and_Heal both of them are great, no disappointment, but 60v system has better power!
why didn't you get the step up version of the Kepler? planning on connecting a second battery to Wicked like the Kepler?
excellent comparison and I agree with everything you said :)
Well you helped convince me. I ordered the Cruiser in white yesterday. Video to come soon.
😎👍
Great bike no disappointment
@@MrMtr999 Thx. Should have it by next week sometime hopefully here in NV.
I have watched all your videos on the wicked e-bike. You do a very good job. I am so tempted to purchase the wicked. I already have the Kepler ebike. This one would be a nice addition to my e-bike stable.I must say that I have gotten my Kepler to 37 mph a few times. That was on an 85 degree day, on level ground. I have my speed limit set at 60 km.when i ride my Kepler the power comes on very gradual in pedal-assist mode. But when I hit the throttle it takes right off. Can you tell me if the wicked bike does the same thing?, when you're in pedal-assist,does it come on gradual or is it come on very strong at the beginning ? And have you tried out the cruise control yet on the wicked bike? Thanks again for your video.
You have to adjust the settings inside LCD8H of Wicked bikes, it shipped limited to class2 -20 mph you have to change those and yes i used the setting on my previous video to get instant take off on both throttle and pas. You have to tune it to your preference inside settings. Everyone who wants faster than 20 mph has to do it. Thanks for watching and commenting.
What size mm is the bike suspension seat? Those are prrtty nice for the cruiser! I want to get one for mine, i just ordered the orange wired cruiser
What bike lock do you prefer to use for the wicked step thru? And also how to you transport it when you are biking?
Kliptonite chain lock, i don’t drive anymore, i just ride ebikes to all destinations
Thanks for your video. On the Wired bike, could you please tell me the name of the suspension seat post and are you happy with it? Did you replace the seat as well? Thanks.
GANOPPER 27.2 28.6 30.0 30.4 30.9 31.6 33.9 34.9 Suspension Seat Post Alloy 14mm Offset Adjustable Seatpost a.co/d/ckvpMjC
Wittkop Bike Seat I Bicycle Seat for Men and Women, Waterproof Bike Saddle with Innovative 5-Zone-Concept I Exercise Bike Seat for BMX, MTB & Road a.co/d/9KiQFE8
I still use these two. The original seat is okay but not the best.
I have a similar looking fork to what you have on the Wicked,. It's surprisingly really good, I put it on some pretty crazy downhill mountain bike trails. Surprisingly very little flex
It is really good shock, smooth on bumpy road
@@MrMtr999 I like it a lot, I have mine on a DIY e Fat tire mountain bike build. it seems black diamond mountain bike trails on the regular and takes it no problem. But I've heard a couple people on CZcams talk bad about them one of them was an air fork, mine is a coil.
I hope you do like it you'll be buying another one if you ride much.
@@brianbassett4379 yeah you think so? I don't want to jinx myself but it seems pretty solid. It's definitely not a Rockshox or Manitou. But it's definitely better than the Bolany I have. I have seen a couple unfavorable reviews on Mozo. The one I have only has a half a season on it, but already seen its fair share of the black diamonds we have in the North East(A lot of crazy downhills that it wasn't made for) I keep it pretty lubricated. if it fails I'll let you know.
Thank you
Thanks for the great video. Why do you wrap your batteries like that?
For protection against sand, dirt and rain or snow
I have a question about the Kepler cargo rack. How can I email you?
As you have them in the video would you still pick Wicked even tho you have 2 batteries on the Kepler ?
Wicked is built slightly better than Kepler, Kepler motor is not durable, I have about 2000 miles on Kepler and it needs repaired and maintenance, Wicked has some loose magnets issue but still more durable than Kepler, at this point, my Wicked has about 1000 miles. Thanks for watching
I appreciate the comparison. I would like to ask if you can do a comparison on a steep hill climb to showcase the actual power differences? Or maybe a comparison or similar rides on these two bikes? Or should I ask this way. Maybe can you do a comparison of power riding these to showcase the difference? Thank you!
My area which is central florida is mostly flat, hardly steep hills like Pittsburg or San Francisco, but based on my real world commute on some hilly area, they both perform well but Wicked is stronger and easier to climb. May be other people who live in those hilly cities can shine in?
@MrMtr999 OK thanks!
What did you use to wrap the battery? I need to make mine rain proof like yours
Use old bike tube by cutting out and wrapping them around battery. Working perfectly! Thank you for watching😊
@@MrMtr999 old bike tube? Are you talking about an old tire inner tube? If you could make a video on how you weatherproof the ebike that would be greatly appreciated! I know many people want to know how you did this 🙏
@@emgz85 yes any unused bicycle tube, cut out and wrapped like roof shingle layout, start from bottom and going up till cover the area. It works better than battery wrap that sold on Amazon cause it does not create excessive heat like heavy battery wrap. There is no need to do video cause it is very simple, looking at roof shingle and simulate that, it is easy. Get sone ziptie or bungee cord and all set.
Those Shimano tourney derailleur s are notoriously known for excessive chain slap, that's usually the first thing I get rid of, then add a longer chain, gets rid most of the slap. If it's a 7-speed I'll just use the Shimano flat-face derailleur,(actually cheaper than the tourney but works much better) if it's an eight or nine speed I'll go with the Shimano Deore derailleur.
So far no issue with touney, but i only use gear 6 and 7 which is 13 or 14 t with 52 ring. Tourney is low end but works easy adjust, not much shifting on ebike, so no issue. Thanks for watching 👍
@@MrMtr999 they're fine for Street use
yah me too I'm up North and driving an hour to pick it up I know a UPS driver and his co workers they do not treat big heavy packages with care ....
My Kepler has 11-34 tooth rear cassette I believe. v2 from September I bought it..
Hey bud, have you ordered Freedom yet? It won’t ship till April ny the way, unless you want Cruiser like me. It will ship and arrive in 3 days. Wicked is really powerful ebike!
@@MrMtr999 I am trying to talk my father into getting a wicked Step through or Kepler. He only has big fast motorcycle experience. He owns a 1300cc Yamaha FJ now.. So I'm sure he would appreciate a fast ebike like the Kepler or Wicked cruiser
@@kevinnashskitchen3517 i see… but you can not compare these ebikes to motorcycle at all, they are only 78 lbs and have pas system a lot different from motorcycle. Sidewalk and off road riding are different from street only riding. It would be more suitable for people who have great bicycle skills especially mountain biking. He might not like ebikes at all as they are not as fast and heavy as his 1300cc . Good luck. Either one or brand will not disappoint !
Question, one of the complaints of the Kepler is the throttle is quite sensitive and somewhat difficult to modulate at slower speeds.
1) Is the throttle on the Wired bike less sensitive than the Kepler?
2) Also, can the power level percentages for each PAS be modified on the Wired bike?
Basically I’m looking for the bike that easier to ride and control in a more bike/people crowded area…Thank You!
1 you can adjust the throttle setting to timid or aggressive as you desire, all in settings
2. Wired can be un aggressive ebike by adjusting settings.
It is really how you prefer. Read the manual KT lcd8h
It helps you understand it.
Both bine about the same, speed, weight, and style.
Thank you for the update…
what is all the tape around the batteries?/
It is not tape, it is old tube cut out to protect the battery and controller against rain, sand, etc
I am a big guy, 6/4 and 250 pounds. What is the mileage if just cruising and peddling at about 20-25 mph on these bikes?
30 miles and little more, if you ho under 20 mph it will be a lot more.
Ordered my wired E-bike should be here on the 14th a day before my birthday 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Enjoy and Happy Birthday!
Stuck between these two bikes. Okay so the Wicked has more power, but from what I've gathered that power comes more in the form of torque, as I've heard plenty of Kepler owners say they take their bikes over 35 on flat ground. So then it comes down to range. WE NEED A SIDE BY SIDE RANGE COMPARISON PLEASEEE. For me, that would be the number 1 deciding factor between these two bikes. I'm guessing the Kepler will have a better range, but how much extra range is the question. Riddle me this and I'll finally be able to buy one of these dang things.
Thanks for watching and commenting. Unfortunately, i m very busy with work and don’t have time to do time consuming project like range test, or draining battery. That test is long and time consuming which i don’t have the luxury to do. But i am pretty sure Wicked can do at least 60 miles on Pas1 with speed @ 22 mph. Any faster will reduce range for sure. I m about to add 2nd battery to the bike like what i did to Kepler so no range anxiety if riding in the 30 mph consistently. Good luck on decision. Thank you
@@MrMtr999 What would you say the difference in range is between the two bikes with the stock (one) battery riding 25-30mph?
@@mattskate111 the Wicked is about 36 miles on full charge till almost no power, Kepler is probably in that 30 miles ball park. It is all depending on rider weight also. To be extending try do 22-25 mph pas 1 or 2 on Wicked it can go far.
Is there any way to slow down the walk assist?
I don’t think so, unless you adjust the setting again on the pas or throttle power to lower number, I hardly use that walk mode on any ebike, in fact, I forgot it till you mention this. Try adjust the setting if you want. I am completely done adjusting settings, once set it is history for that bike.
Hi MrM...you think that rear bike rack on the Kepler can fit on the Wicked Cruiser?.....When can you do more Wicked Vids?
Nope, Kepler rack is too big, next video will be Wicked dual battery setup
@@MrMtr999 nice! Would love to see what kind of range would that go...hoping at least over 80 miles doing PAS1-3.
@@emaguigad i don’t do range test! It is extremely time consuming riding hour and hour and hour to drain battery, so if 1 battery can go 80 miles on pas 1, so dual battery should double that range. I will explain more why dual battery is better than single setup in the coming video. Thanks for watching
Great comparison. Does the Wicked have noticeable more acceleration and torque than the Kepler?
Yes, the more i ride the more i love it.
@@MrMtr999 how did you find out about this bike? I can barely find any information on it outside of CZcams
@@Jonathan-he5mn Citizencycle did videos on it, i want something faster than Kepler but not over $2 k
@@MrMtr999 I just ordered my Kepler last week. Probably going to get this instead now. Thanks for sharing
@@Jonathan-he5mn AR charged like 2% cancelation fee i think, but there is fee for sure. Good luck
Does the Wired e-bike have the ability to add a front rack? Thanks
They sell front basket to attach to the handle bar, but there are no front rack bolts and nuts slots like Ariel Rider.
@@MrMtr999 Have you seen a picture showing it attached to a Wicked? Seems it would interfere with the handling.
@@danielspencer5023 you should chat with Wired customer support or even call them. I don’t have any of their basket so i can not answer your question. Give them a chat and you will get better and correct info
Such an excellent channel, thanks much!
Would love to see a vid of you servicing your Kepler's brakes, especially filling the mineral oil reservoir & bleeding air bubbles & so forth. I am terrible at this stuff... Thanks for any consideration you give this.
Your brakes are bad already? So soon. I am not bike mechanic but when the time comes i might do the video, don’t know yet. Thanks for watching and commenting . 🙏
What was the shipping time for the wicked? Please respond anybody who knows
I ordered Monday, the bike arrived Thursday
@@MrMtr999 Thank you Sir. You have comvinced me to buy it
@@trixflippy7409 great bike, no disappointment, similar to Kepler but little bit faster
@@MrMtr999 Is there a reason you got the cruiser instead of the full suspension? I know im buying the bike im just not sure which to choose?
@@trixflippy7409 the Freedom has inseam 32” from top tube, my inseam is 30”, it is a challenge coming to stop light and set feet on ground. Extremely important in traffic. Be ware of this.
Sorry, I'm confused
Is the company named wired or wicked?
At the beginning it was Wicked but it is Wired now from March.
Good ebike
The last batch of Wired Cruisers have a flimsy looking head light and a new rear wrack that is still not better than the Kepler🙄 The Kepler seems a bit more solid with bigger pedals even though it's a high step. The Wired has an in your face throttle even when set to the lowest 4. I don't dare set the Wired to max 10. The Kepler throttle is smoother and doesn't have an on/off feel. I haven't bothered with the Wired Cruiser cruise control yet😲. I haven't found anything visible on these two bikes that are the same except for the wheel reflectors. The Kepler has orange and Wired Cruiser has white🤔
Totally wrong about the Wired throttle, clearly you don’t own one. With C5 set to 0, 1, or 2 you get full throttle with varying degrees of slow start. The Kepler is really poor vs the Wired on hills but what do expect when the Wired pulls over 2300 watts while the Kepler can barely pull 1800. The new rack is much nicer than the previous batch and really completes the look. Also, the Wired is full suspension and it’s customer service is excellent. The only thing the Kepler has going for it over the Wired is a slightly better rack and a couple hundred dollars. Kepler is a nice Bike, I would have bought one also last year. Glad I waited as the Kepler would never make it up my driveway as I have a house on a mountain. The light is the brightest light I ever seen on a bike but that’s because it’s a 60v light, like having a flashlight with 16 cells. As bright as a car.
@@jfly2249 Earlier this year, the Wired owner attempted to troubleshoot an issue over the phone because he thought a Wired part was the same as the Kepler that I own. Many of the components are different. The Wired hub is clearly much bigger when you have both bikes side by side. A Kepler owner knows the throttle works when you turn on the LCD even at PAS 0🙄. Wired needs PAS 1 for the throttle to work. A Wired owner knows you need 2 Torx T-20 drivers to adjust/secure the head light position🥱
I'm not sure I like the BMX bars as much as the Kepler adjustable one. Buying and extra battery for the Kepler is like $300 cheaper too. Like you say.. Difference in power is noticed but not much. The main selling feature I would like most is the display on the Wicked bike. Brakes and tires are kind of no name on the Wicked.. The derailleur is nothing special. Both are much faster than most other bikes at that price and have longer range than many others.. I think I like both equally for different reasons 😂
Get them both like me! I know you want one! I love my Wicked cruiser! Though i still like my High step Kepler and commute with both bikes but for people asking what to buy, definitely Wicked. Thanks for watching and comments. Best regards🙏
Where can you get a stock second Kepler battery?
@@kfox5301 AR never sell spare battery you have to buy from Aliexpress, it is Reention Kirin 7 type, look up there it fits Kepler perfectly. Forget about AR they never sell spare battery. Period
@@MrMtr999 Thanks. Never ordered off of alliexpress. I see batteries that look like it but only in 48v 16ah instead of 52v 25ah. I'd like to buy 2 spare batteries.
@@kfox5301 But I would go with a 30 ah and battery blender of some kind. More work but more battery for about the same cost. Gonna need a bag or box on the rack anyway.. May as well run a couple wires up to it and just plug them in when you want 2-3 batteries .
Can we get an update on the Wicked?
Next video is dual battery setup on Wicked, soon… thanks for watching
Great video now it's iny mny mimy moe
A comparison of the worst of ebikes?
The onyx bikes are ugly as hell shaped like a square and I'd imagine they would kill my back the way u have to ride them.
@ETV Onyx has a huge followers and riders, but they are not ebike imho, they are truly Emotorcycle with non functional PAS system. Their pedals are just for show and classification as Ebike for legal purpose. They have their market, huge market we know that, but no way they will be the main ebike by law and replace the Kepler or Wicked or the likes in this nature due to its “price “and legal complications with cities and states. They are not going to be like RAD or Lectric ubiquitously anytime soon or in future. IMHO…time will prove me wrong. Thanks for commenting and watching :)
Who knew William hung was reviewing E bikes these days?
So I watched for 13-14 minutes and you can't choose. Ok.
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