I have a Freedom bike & bought a Rambo trailer from Wired & they beat everyone else price. It connects to the rear rack through the hole on the back of the rack. I just finished towing a 110lbs of camping gear on the Erie Canal bike path. It held up great. The trailer is rated for 100 lbs towing on a bike. You can use it around the yard with you pulling it with 300 lbs in it
Hey I just wanted to know if this bike is an all terrain Ebike? I haven't found any info that specifically says what this bike is made for and I'm looking for an Ebike that can handle the winter. Thanks!
I really enjoyed the information that you gave and seeing a shorter person, Your Wife, try out these bikes was a plus all together! Thanks for another great video and learning lesson from You and your wife Too!!!
You can for sure cut an inch and a half of that seat frame. Just ditch that janky clamp and drill a few nice and neat holes to possibly use an even more secure method of nuts and bolt design.
I’m considering buying it but I’m a little leery because I’ve seen other peoples deliveries and they had damaged bikes. When I got my RadRover, the box, and the bike were pristine.
I'm a bit worried about mine, but then again you mostly see really bad experiences or really good experiences. So the majority you don't see I would think are just fine. No complaints
My Freedom was a tiny bit ‘torqued’ at the rear rack causing tire rub...easy fix...they walked me through it. Nice. My Rad 6+ is dreamy, except every battery I have gotten for it (3), has crapped out with the bad fuse issue, not an easy fix...if fixable at all!
The word you were searching for is knurling or knurled. They are grooves most times running parallel to the axis of the bolt that the knurled nut is screwed onto. It can be crosshatched with groves perpendicular to the first grooves added. It allows even more grip when done that way.
The hole in the back rack is to attach a Rambo bike aluminum trailer cart (ie. deer cart, Go BAGS cart, and your Shotgun Toting Grandma or Mother-in-Law during an emergency). Note that you can hold up to 300 lb on the Rambo trailer. That weight should NOT necessarily be added to the total weight capacity of the wire freedom because remember you are PULLING the Rambo weight as a working PULL load. *Great husband & wife bonding video that, believe me, you will treasure for the rest of your lives and your childrens' lives.* Pedal with God with your courageous wife here on earth, then ride together through Eternities as "Angels of God in Heaven"! ...Chappy
Change the tires to narrower tires and you can easily loss 1"-2" of seatheight or standover height. Change the seat to something without the spring mounted rails, that's another inch lower.
I saw wife rides and I had to come check it out.. I love the effort she gives and what a good sport she is about riding bikes that may feel sketchy for her. Plus will show me how well someone smaller can ride it.
Appreciate vids like this man, you definitely take real time helping and understanding your viewers. Hope Steve hooks you up with a 2024 Freedom/Cruiser for all the press you give ‘em, you’ve likely sold a couple bikes for them.
Hey I just wanted to know if this bike is an all terrain Ebike? I haven't found any info that specifically says what this bike is made for and I'm looking for an Ebike that can handle the winter. Thanks!
Great ride by your wife she did awesome overcoming her fears. I would like to see the new Wired Freedom do a flat ground low wind top speed test and if the range has changed with the new engine gearing
Nice garage...... I have the JUCIED Hyper Scrambler 2 and love it....just to tool around Central Florida . Use to ride street bikes and motorcross when I was young . Just love to cruise around without traffic
thanks, this garage is getting too full! these ebikes are a ton of fun and more low key, definitely dont replace the feeling of being on a motorcycle and being in the wind though..
Great informational video. I Love learning everything I can about my new Wired Freedom bike that is due to arrive in early November. Mrs Citizen looks like a really good sport. I thought she looked pretty quick demonstrating the crazy acceleration of your modified Citizen 4.0 bike. I also appreciate the way you test each bike apples to apples on the same exact surface and location. Good job, you always keep it interesting.
@@dawhoda1 Very Cool I think you made a smart choice with the Wired Freedom. Can I ask what color you selected? I’ve got a blue one coming and my buddy Jay is getting the Titan orange.
Your wife is most awesome 👌 She gets it ~ because she's with you. 😂 Ya-hoo! Moving on, the Quiet Kat Lynx...2 speed rear hub motor...hmm?! 24 × 4.5 tires full suspension, nice seat, etc. etc. Also a rather juicy price 4k?! But, it looks great! 😂 Then there's the Volcon Grunt... How about testing those expensive offerings? Maybe you could keep em?! You do an awesome job!!! Have turned you on to others who are now subscribed. Wired Freedom ~ Yabba Dabba Doo! 👍
Thanks for the additional info @CitizenCycle. Waiting for my November delivery here in upper Midwest. Nice to see that the BRAKE LIGHT is very visible during daylight hours.
Hey I just wanted to know if this bike is an all terrain Ebike? I haven't found any info that specifically says what this bike is made for and I'm looking for an Ebike that can handle the winter. Thanks!
@@melissamontague3766 if you mean like a single track mountain bike, no. It's not really a mountain bike, but should be able to handle light non paved trail ok.
I have taken mine through the woods and on both single and double track rides. I cut the PAS down to number 1 setting going through fairly thick woods. My brother's Trek mid drive was better through the woods than my Freedom, but on longer rides up back roads, he cant keep up with my Freedom@melissamontague3766
I finally got to el segundo to put my bike together. Fair warning to all Wired ebike buyers….it is powerful. I put it down twice in my first 3 days of riding it. Be careful when turning you must go wide and slow. Try to start off slow and dont hit to much throttle until your up and moving smoothly. It’s a beast so fun i went to manhattan beach and then I met my cousin in Marina Del Rey for lunch at killer shrimp and road on some city streets along the marina to get there.
Per the specs online the Wired Freedom has a 18.3" frame, and the E-Cells Five Star comes standard with a 17" frame, and a 19" frame can also be ordered.
If I want to get full leg extension on my 20 in folding e bike, I need to raise the seat to a point where I can only tippy-toe when stopping, plus I feel it raises the center of gravity a bit much for my comfort.
These bikes are good but don’t take them off road on any steep climbs. My buddy and I have had a lot of issues with the bike shutting off on steep climbs. My buddy sent his bike back to them and the owner Steve was very nice and tried to solve the issue and gave us some settings to try. Those settings didn’t really help and it still shut off. What was happening is if it’s a long steep climb the hub motor heats up and to protect itself from burning up its shuts itself off. My buddy ended up finding the sweat spot to prevent the hub from getting to hot by changing C5 to 8 and C14 to 1 and taking a few breaks during the climb. So saying all that anyone that buys this bike for mountain biking don’t expect to much. If you want that type of performance than you’ll have to shell out $6,000 and buy one of the higher grade mountain bikes. For street use and flat fire roads the bike performs very well.
There's a connection underneath where is sprocket is pull it out and you'll see that the connection is disconnected from time to time tape it back shut
Dual motor bikes are pretty good at hill climbing. If you really have a lot of hill to climb I think thats the way to go. I have a Fabulous bike with dual motors and it really climbs.
Thats great info, I love the specs on this bike but was concerned how it would handle step off-road and rocky terrain and it looks like its just not up for that abuse. I live in Arizona and we have some hardcore rocky terrain out here. I did test ride the new Lectric xpeak and it was not that powerful on the motor 750/1300 peak and only 48volts but the bike can handle off-road trails better with the frame and motor does not seem that high strung. It did not overheat even when going over large boulder fields uphill for 15 min. Its a bummer however as the top speed of the wired is amazing.
@@CitizenCycle925How can I get this bike? I've heard other people having it but I don't want to wait till January. Having this bike would save my life man. I'd even buy it used off of you if you'd let me.
Hey I just wanted to know if this bike is an all terrain Ebike? I haven't found any info that specifically says what this bike is made for and I'm looking for an Ebike that can handle the winter. Thanks!
I want to thank you for your reviews they helped me come to my decision on what was good for me to purchase. It was a big expense for me and i wanted to make the right chose. Thanks again from me and Mr Phil😂
HERD the rubber burn out! awesome job both of you! lol i was all looking for a link for the Citizen bike lol. than you said its your creation right? No for real though im loving the WIRED ! ive watched your other videos also! you have me sold on the WIRED. i was going back and forth with this WIRED and the Magiccycle and even the Aventure2 !
Been riding a SUPER73 ZX for a couple of years and just ordered a Wired Freedom. Really appreciate the height comparison with your wife. I’m only 5’7”. Hopefully, it’s not too big.
my late 23 model has the samsung battery and flush axle nuts. I pull a trailer with an axle mounted hitch. wired sells a hunting trailer that attaches to the rack. It's a rambo trailer i believe.
Everyone always talks about height. It's not how tall you are. It's how long your legs are. I am 6 foot. tall but I only have a 30 inch inseam Someone five 9 could have a 30 inch inseam... it's about leg length, not height
Hello - I just started watching your videos, they are very informative and thank you. Question - I’ve been looking at the Wired Freedom and Wired Cruiser but I am seeing an increasing number of negative videos on the “death wobble” for these bikes. Are you familiar with this complaint and have you ever experienced this in your testing and reviews of the Wired Freedom or Wired Cruiser e-bikes ?
Update I pulled the trigger and ordered the WIRED Freedom in Orange! so excited. Earlier in another video you mentioned you bought Fonts because it didnt come with the logo. Where did you get it the fonts?
As far as the nut for the axle bolt trailer, there is an adapter made for recessed nuts to be able to attach a Burley trailer. First thing I did with the months-old Wired Cruiser when it arrived was remove the fenders. No need on the back if you have any kind of bag on the rack (and don't mind getting it dirty). The front would have done some good riding in rain or mud but the frame picks up most of the crud anyway since it's so broad. The front fender on this new model looks worthless. The only change I dislike is the different battery connection. I have another Wired on order (Freedom) and I chose Wired again to be able to have a spare battery when on trips with one bike, and now it will cost me another $800 to do this. Hopefully I will be able to swap out the connectors on one bike/battery or the other to make them compatible. As far as the height goes, I am 5'10" and even the cruiser is too tall for me since I have short legs and the bottom bracket is tall on these bikes. But when the seat is at its lowest position I don't get enough extension to pedal comfortably, though, so compensate by using a setback seatpost, which provides an extra inch of extension while keeping the seat the same height off the ground.
Hey I just wanted to know if this bike is an all terrain Ebike? I haven't found any info that specifically says what this bike is made for and I'm looking for an Ebike that can handle the winter. Thanks!
Definitely have to wear a helmet on these bikes, but I wear one no matter what bike I’m riding. Seen too many brains in my life! She’s really flying on that but that’s because she’s probably really featherlight and I would say well below 5‘,4“!
I was looking at this bike before the improvements, now I’m really interested. Question do they make any provisions for a second battery like Ariel rider does? How thick is the lower tube where the battery goes? Looks potentially, a problem for a front end shimmy especially on the cruiser version. I have another brand of bike with step through it has a front end shimmy because of that, and it looks beefier than the Wired, and I wish I had got the non step through but I’m 63 😀 Also Wired needs to cut a better deal with a finance company, $2300 best is $200 and change a month, most companies offer 24 months financing making the payment under $100 a month. Keep the videos coming my friend, they are awesome
God... it myst be nice. Me and my older brother have the same ATV. We both have 850 polaris sportsmans. He blows me away every time. I am 6'3 and weigh anout 290 he is 5'9 and weighs about 160. It is amazing how much more power small engines and electric motors lose just from rider size/weight. I can just imagine the power difference she must feel, compared to yourself
Thanks for another very informative video! I was hoping that you would show a close up of the battery and you did! Looks like the Reention brand (name usually molded into the top of the battery cradle) two pin recessed battery tray. That's good news as many companies use that system. Don't know about the 60V being compatible with other 52V and 48V systems, but my (very) limited knowledge of DC motors is that they are not super sensitive about the voltage. The controller though might be an issue. Again, thanks for sharing your knowledge and experiences!
Hey I just wanted to know if this bike is an all terrain Ebike? I haven't found any info that specifically says what this bike is made for and I'm looking for an Ebike that can handle the winter. Thanks!
Very nice your wife is going to want one of your powerful e-bikes if you keep letting her ride them haha. Would love to see a new range test of the new model 2024 version 😊
Loving what I am seeing with wired. Any change you could ask if they will one day release a front rack that will work with the suspension. I have yet to find a universal one to work with a 4 inch fat tire. It is the only think keeping me from pulling the trigger on one. I need a front rack as I run a bike as a car replacement and am on an Aventon level with an aftermarket front rack. I can get a weeks worth of groceries for a family of 5 with just 1 trip and not sure i could here. alternative is an areal rider kepler, but I would prefer a wired.
Great video on New e- bike and I think I might like the power of your Citizen model better. So, I'm just being into the e'bike scene and considering the Wired to use here in NC. But it seems cool to build my own since I like to tinker and know my toys very well to be able to work on and mod. How was the custom build and any advice to suggest on buy ready to use or custom build? Thanks in advance.
Another enjoyable video. I am a little jealous of you testing out all these nice new E-bikes. Why not me? I Hope you also do a full review on Wired Cruiser model as well. I have the original Wicked Cruiser now called Wired Cruiser and love this E-bike. By far my favorite E-bike I have owned. (I will probably never own an E-bike with a bar on top again but appreciate the suspension that Wired Freedom offers) I am a previous owner of Aventon Aventure Step-Thru and Rad City Step-Thru. Road my brother in laws new Aventure 2 Step-Thru and really appreciated the new Torque Sensor upgrade. Would love Wired to consider this Torque sensor option in the future. I feel like the ride position on the Wired Ebikes are much better than the Aventon Aventure. Aventure felt a little cramped at the knees and my foot touched the front wheel fender occasionally while turning sharp when pedaling. Handle bar on Aventon Aventure fejt too close to me. After owning and riding Wired E-bike for several months now I prefer the taller BMX style handle bar. I am 63 years old. 5 foot 10 inches. 250 pounds with inseam about 32 inches. I hope this helps all potential E-bikers.
I've owned electric stand-up scooters and only dual motor. I want a more enjoyable experience and am interested in purchasing my first ebike. I'd like an ebike that's comfortable, easy to work on, find parts for, and has a long range. I'm not so sure about a single motor ebike, however. I was looking at the Ariel X52 step through or thekr Grizzly. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
With a little bit of ingenuity you can convert it into a you have to take the bar out of the seat download engineering on the sea that will take another 2 in off it makes it look like the old choppers
Hey @citizencycle bud thx again for the content and info and answering us. As far as you know has Wired improved their packing of bikes for shipping to help with some of the damage issues?
"ebike riders want feet on the ground" -- those people should get a super73 or grizzly type bike. Many normal people want a bicycle for exercise and range and extra torque.
Love your video and thought it was both informative and fun to watch. This may be a dumb question but is the Citizencycle that your wife rode last a custom e-bike or if not where can it be bought? Thanks
would mountain bike bars be better for this bike? it's a little too upright for my style but other than that it's one of the top bikes specs wise for under 2k
I just received my bike, but the packaging was damaged and had missing parts: the secondary small box with pedals, front axel, and whatever else should be inside was missing. The headset was also severely gouged. I was pretty bummed and I reached out to Wired and they said they'll ship out a replacement immediately. The box was ripped in several parts and there were no reinforced plastic strips around the box. I know they're trying their best to get the shipments delivered, but just make sure your bike is delivered intact and you have all the components. Can you tell me what accessories should be inside the small box so I know what to expect?
Can you disconnect the throttle and/or remove. One nice joint use trail near me is 15 mph speed limit Class 1 only. No throttle or it mist. e disconnected.
You make great videos my friend. I was wondering whats the pros n cons of having a digital rear camera? I work so much i only ride around the block once a week.
Oh my your the first guy ive seen on the channel who has exactly the same battery as me the one that you cant fit at the rear under the rack, question what is the BMS. Maximum of this battery i cant find any Specs for this battery mine is a 48v 22ah
I have a knaap AMS. 250w 36v ebike and still can't seem to get the right settings with display any help would be much appreciated.when I pedal the assist kicks in nicely,only the speed doesn't start showing for at least 30 seconds.
Good video, good and entertaining content. I am thinking of buying one of these. I'm going to need to sell my 1994 Ford Ranger Splash to afford it. But, you failed to address my biggest concern. I live in senior apartments in downtown Greenville SC. I am so lucky to live 2.5 blocks from Falls Park and the Great Swamp Rabbit Trail. My mother, father, sister, nephews and best friend and buried in a cemetery close to the northern end of the trail. It is about 14 miles to their resting places. A 28 mile round trip. I would most always use pedal assist. I would love to be able to bicycle up the trail and talk to my family and friend a lot of times. I really don't have anyone living to talk to.. How far does this bicycle go just using pedal assist? I will be investing a lot of money for me, so far, this seems the best deal to meet all my wants. Thank you in advance for any answer
First off. I like your channel. Now about the freedom. I got mine mid August. So I already had the upgrade battery and screen. Also the rack. My biggest complaints are that no matter what rear shock I put on the rear fender rubbed because it attached to the rack wish in turn attached to the rear swivel arms. Bad design. So I took off the fender. Made a sheet metal top and front for the rack now that's my fender. One more thing is the thin brake rotors. Can anyone suggest a better rotor replacement that fits. Other than some other little stuff I love the bike.
Eric, I had the same problem with one of the two bikes we purchased. What happened, (according to Wired customer service) is that the rack was smashed down a bit during shipping. While I could not see any evidence of shipping damage, I was able to "pull" the rack up enough to work well with plenty of clearance between the fender and tire. I had my wife sit on the bike while I quickly jerked up on the rear of the rack. It took several attempts but we finally got it. Sounds like you already came up with a good fix though. As for the rotors, They've proved to be pretty good at slowing down my 230 pounds while ripping down some fast, steep single track mountain bike trails. Sure I'll need brake pads soon if I keep riding like this. Enjoy the bike, it really is awesome.
@@davidconaway2830 Thanks for the feedback. I'm 6'5 and 255. The bike stops okay. If you spin the wheels or look down at the rotor while riding you can see the warping. Just thin material. Plus you can hear the rotor rubbing the pads. Once again I appreciate the follow up. I'm pretty sure I will fine a solution. Also Steve the owner hasn't replaced my broken thumb controller yet. Had to epoxy that bracket together. Broke in shipping. Cya.
Great Review - Thanks. Need some help. Tried to buy from the US but Wired wont ship to Australia. Do you know or find out who actually makes or sells the bike - I presume Chinese right? (Obviously this won't affect the US store as they don't sell in my country anyway) but you've convinced me the thing is legit a good bike.
Hi, the USA based Wired is the only one selling this bike. I have had a lot of questions about how to get it shipped outside of USA but unfortunately i have no answers there, sorry :(
My question is about acceleration. These usual hub motors are around 85Nm torque. I have seen a review where the Freedom needs only 5sec to get to 20mph. This is pretty much the same acceleration as the best bikes with dual motors. How is this possible? How is the Freedome reaching the same acceleration with only one motor? Thank you!
Mrs Citizen you did a phenominal job. I wanted to actually see a shorter person ride the freedom, THX. That citizen 4.0 is a BEAST
You 2 are so cute. She’s pretty brave & it looks like you guys have fun together! 👍
I have a Freedom bike & bought a Rambo trailer from Wired & they beat everyone else price. It connects to the rear rack through the hole on the back of the rack. I just finished towing a 110lbs of camping gear on the Erie Canal bike path. It held up great. The trailer is rated for 100 lbs towing on a bike. You can use it around the yard with you pulling it with 300 lbs in it
Hey I just wanted to know if this bike is an all terrain Ebike? I haven't found any info that specifically says what this bike is made for and I'm looking for an Ebike that can handle the winter. Thanks!
How can I buy this bike sir? It says delivery mid January but I would like it now.
@@No-ju9xzyou just have to preorder… I am supposed to receive mine in early November and ordered in September.
I was wondering if you could attach a trailer. Thanks for sharing
@@No-ju9xz where are you located?
She’s a real trooper 😄
I really enjoyed the information that you gave and seeing a shorter person, Your Wife, try out these bikes was a plus all together! Thanks for another great video and learning lesson from You and your wife Too!!!
You can for sure cut an inch and a half of that seat frame. Just ditch that janky clamp and drill a few nice and neat holes to possibly use an even more secure method of nuts and bolt design.
I’m considering buying it but I’m a little leery because I’ve seen other peoples deliveries and they had damaged bikes. When I got my RadRover, the box, and the bike were pristine.
I think shipping damages are a risk tou run with pretty much any bike..
mine was completely perfect. no shipping damage.
I'm a bit worried about mine, but then again you mostly see really bad experiences or really good experiences. So the majority you don't see I would think are just fine. No complaints
@@sp33dybiscuit you have to buy the shipping insurance, then you're ok
My Freedom was a tiny bit ‘torqued’ at the rear rack causing tire rub...easy fix...they walked me through it. Nice.
My Rad 6+ is dreamy, except every battery I have gotten for it (3), has crapped out with the bad fuse issue, not an easy fix...if fixable at all!
The launch of the Freedom was impressive 😳
Looks like it has way more acceleration than my X-Class 48V!
The word you were searching for is knurling or knurled. They are grooves most times running parallel to the axis of the bolt that the knurled nut is screwed onto. It can be crosshatched with groves perpendicular to the first grooves added. It allows even more grip when done that way.
The hole in the back rack is to attach a Rambo bike aluminum trailer cart (ie. deer cart, Go BAGS cart, and your Shotgun Toting Grandma or Mother-in-Law during an emergency). Note that you can hold up to 300 lb on the Rambo trailer. That weight should NOT necessarily be added to the total weight capacity of the wire freedom because remember you are PULLING the Rambo weight as a working PULL load.
*Great husband & wife bonding video that, believe me, you will treasure for the rest of your lives and your childrens' lives.*
Pedal with God with your courageous wife here on earth, then ride together through Eternities as "Angels of God in Heaven"! ...Chappy
Change the tires to narrower tires and you can easily loss 1"-2" of seatheight or standover height.
Change the seat to something without the spring mounted rails, that's another inch lower.
I saw wife rides and I had to come check it out.. I love the effort she gives and what a good sport she is about riding bikes that may feel sketchy for her. Plus will show me how well someone smaller can ride it.
Appreciate vids like this man, you definitely take real time helping and understanding your viewers. Hope Steve hooks you up with a 2024 Freedom/Cruiser for all the press you give ‘em, you’ve likely sold a couple bikes for them.
He gave him the prototype it seems . And he has his 2023 blue one still in there somewhere
Hey I just wanted to know if this bike is an all terrain Ebike? I haven't found any info that specifically says what this bike is made for and I'm looking for an Ebike that can handle the winter. Thanks!
Great ride by your wife she did awesome overcoming her fears. I would like to see the new Wired Freedom do a flat ground low wind top speed test and if the range has changed with the new engine gearing
Great video as a couple,thanks God bless
Nice garage...... I have the JUCIED Hyper Scrambler 2 and love it....just to tool around Central Florida .
Use to ride street bikes and motorcross when I was young . Just love to cruise around without traffic
thanks, this garage is getting too full! these ebikes are a ton of fun and more low key, definitely dont replace the feeling of being on a motorcycle and being in the wind though..
That was awesome! Really enjoyed seeing your wife trying these bikes. It gives a good perspective of the size.
Mine is scheduled for November. I have enjoyed your reviews. I guess I got lucky with the 2024 upgrade!
Hope you enjoy it! And yes, the surprise upgrade was a very nice surprise.
Unfortunately, now they seem to be shipping in mid January..
Mid January is for new orders not for existing tho…it’s not like the bike anyone ordered in August isn’t arriving till january
Great informational video. I Love learning everything I can about my new Wired Freedom bike that is due to arrive in early November. Mrs Citizen looks like a really good sport. I thought she looked pretty quick demonstrating the crazy acceleration of your modified Citizen 4.0 bike. I also appreciate the way you test each bike apples to apples on the same exact surface and location. Good job, you always keep it interesting.
Mine is due Jan🤘
@@dawhoda1 Very Cool
I think you made a smart choice with the Wired Freedom.
Can I ask what color you selected?
I’ve got a blue one coming and my buddy Jay is getting the Titan orange.
@@robertstewart3086 I purchased the matte black. I like how the dullness of it gives it a sorta aggressiveness to the bike.
Your wife is most awesome 👌
She gets it ~ because she's with you. 😂 Ya-hoo! Moving on, the Quiet Kat Lynx...2 speed rear hub motor...hmm?! 24 × 4.5 tires full suspension, nice seat, etc. etc.
Also a rather juicy price 4k?!
But, it looks great! 😂
Then there's the Volcon Grunt...
How about testing those expensive
offerings? Maybe you could keep em?! You do an awesome job!!!
Have turned you on to others who are now subscribed.
Wired Freedom ~ Yabba Dabba Doo! 👍
Thanks for the additional info @CitizenCycle. Waiting for my November delivery here in upper Midwest.
Nice to see that the BRAKE LIGHT is very visible during daylight hours.
Hey I just wanted to know if this bike is an all terrain Ebike? I haven't found any info that specifically says what this bike is made for and I'm looking for an Ebike that can handle the winter. Thanks!
@@melissamontague3766 if you mean like a single track mountain bike, no. It's not really a mountain bike, but should be able to handle light non paved trail ok.
@@NOWitsOKto aye thanks bro
I have taken mine through the woods and on both single and double track rides.
I cut the PAS down to number 1 setting going through fairly thick woods.
My brother's Trek mid drive was better through the woods than my Freedom, but on longer rides up back roads, he cant keep up with my Freedom@melissamontague3766
I finally got to el segundo to put my bike together. Fair warning to all Wired ebike buyers….it is powerful. I put it down twice in my first 3 days of riding it. Be careful when turning you must go wide and slow. Try to start off slow and dont hit to much throttle until your up and moving smoothly. It’s a beast so fun i went to manhattan beach and then I met my cousin in Marina Del Rey for lunch at killer shrimp and road on some city streets along the marina to get there.
OMG she looked like a little kid wearing your jacket…she is so cute & did a great job!
haha yes, she is tiny :)
Per the specs online the Wired Freedom has a 18.3" frame, and the E-Cells Five Star comes standard with a 17" frame, and a 19" frame can also be ordered.
If I want to get full leg extension on my 20 in folding e bike, I need to raise the seat to a point where I can only tippy-toe when stopping, plus I feel it raises the center of gravity a bit much for my comfort.
I solved that fender problem by cutting a old bike tire and fitting it into that space with some zip ties.
These bikes are good but don’t take them off road on any steep climbs. My buddy and I have had a lot of issues with the bike shutting off on steep climbs. My buddy sent his bike back to them and the owner Steve was very nice and tried to solve the issue and gave us some settings to try. Those settings didn’t really help and it still shut off. What was happening is if it’s a long steep climb the hub motor heats up and to protect itself from burning up its shuts itself off. My buddy ended up finding the sweat spot to prevent the hub from getting to hot by changing C5 to 8 and C14 to 1 and taking a few breaks during the climb. So saying all that anyone that buys this bike for mountain biking don’t expect to much. If you want that type of performance than you’ll have to shell out $6,000 and buy one of the higher grade mountain bikes. For street use and flat fire roads the bike performs very well.
Why would you do that in the first place unless you can afford to break it 🤦🏽♂️
There's a connection underneath where is sprocket is pull it out and you'll see that the connection is disconnected from time to time tape it back shut
Dual motor bikes are pretty good at hill climbing. If you really have a lot of hill to climb I think thats the way to go. I have a Fabulous bike with dual motors and it really climbs.
Who said this is a great mountain bike?
Thats great info, I love the specs on this bike but was concerned how it would handle step off-road and rocky terrain and it looks like its just not up for that abuse. I live in Arizona and we have some hardcore rocky terrain out here. I did test ride the new Lectric xpeak and it was not that powerful on the motor 750/1300 peak and only 48volts but the bike can handle off-road trails better with the frame and motor does not seem that high strung. It did not overheat even when going over large boulder fields uphill for 15 min. Its a bummer however as the top speed of the wired is amazing.
looked like your wife was really enjoying the speedy bikes
It took some convincing but I think she had fun.
@@CitizenCycle925How can I get this bike? I've heard other people having it but I don't want to wait till January. Having this bike would save my life man. I'd even buy it used off of you if you'd let me.
You started something now Bryan 😂. The wife is gonna be riding the fast bikes and put you the slow bikes. Another great video thanks
You can definitely take a pipe cutter and cut an inch off of the seat post. I’ve done it to several bikes.
Hey I just wanted to know if this bike is an all terrain Ebike? I haven't found any info that specifically says what this bike is made for and I'm looking for an Ebike that can handle the winter. Thanks!
I want to thank you for your reviews they helped me come to my decision on what was good for me to purchase.
It was a big expense for me and i wanted to make the right chose. Thanks again from me and Mr Phil😂
You're very welcome!
I'm 5'5" and now I know how I look trying to mount my wired .
Like a child...🤣😂🤣
HERD the rubber burn out! awesome job both of you! lol i was all looking for a link for the Citizen bike lol. than you said its your creation right? No for real though im loving the WIRED ! ive watched your other videos also! you have me sold on the WIRED. i was going back and forth with this WIRED and the Magiccycle and even the Aventure2 !
2:33 What seat did you use? It looks really comfortable.
Been riding a SUPER73 ZX for a couple of years and just ordered a Wired Freedom. Really appreciate the height comparison with your wife. I’m only 5’7”. Hopefully, it’s not too big.
Yay Mrs Citizen! Awesome!
my late 23 model has the samsung battery and flush axle nuts. I pull a trailer with an axle mounted hitch. wired sells a hunting trailer that attaches to the rack. It's a rambo trailer i believe.
Everyone always talks about height. It's not how tall you are. It's how long your legs are. I am 6 foot. tall but I only have a 30 inch inseam Someone five 9 could have a 30 inch inseam...
it's about leg length, not height
Sounds the same as me was 6'1" 30" inseam but about 6 foot now at 73 . I got hella long arms and still riding
Hello - I just started watching your videos, they are very informative and thank you. Question - I’ve been looking at the Wired Freedom and Wired Cruiser but I am seeing an increasing number of negative videos on the “death wobble” for these bikes. Are you familiar with this complaint and have you ever experienced this in your testing and reviews of the Wired Freedom or Wired Cruiser e-bikes ?
Damnit dude, you're gonna make the Mrs a speed junkie if you're not careful.
Update I pulled the trigger and ordered the WIRED Freedom in Orange! so excited. Earlier in another video you mentioned you bought Fonts because it didnt come with the logo. Where did you get it the fonts?
I saw a rear axel nut extension to attach a trailer hitch to. Thick Velotric sells it.
As far as the nut for the axle bolt trailer, there is an adapter made for recessed nuts to be able to attach a Burley trailer.
First thing I did with the months-old Wired Cruiser when it arrived was remove the fenders. No need on the back if you have any kind of bag on the rack (and don't mind getting it dirty). The front would have done some good riding in rain or mud but the frame picks up most of the crud anyway since it's so broad. The front fender on this new model looks worthless.
The only change I dislike is the different battery connection. I have another Wired on order (Freedom) and I chose Wired again to be able to have a spare battery when on trips with one bike, and now it will cost me another $800 to do this. Hopefully I will be able to swap out the connectors on one bike/battery or the other to make them compatible.
As far as the height goes, I am 5'10" and even the cruiser is too tall for me since I have short legs and the bottom bracket is tall on these bikes. But when the seat is at its lowest position I don't get enough extension to pedal comfortably, though, so compensate by using a setback seatpost, which provides an extra inch of extension while keeping the seat the same height off the ground.
Hey I just wanted to know if this bike is an all terrain Ebike? I haven't found any info that specifically says what this bike is made for and I'm looking for an Ebike that can handle the winter. Thanks!
Well done Mrs citizen 😁
Definitely have to wear a helmet on these bikes, but I wear one no matter what bike I’m riding. Seen too many brains in my life! She’s really flying on that but that’s because she’s probably really featherlight and I would say well below 5‘,4“!
Beautiful bike for Vikings, basketball players, and giants. Perhaps this bike with 20" tires might draw in additional buyers.
Seems like the fenders are waaay too close to the tires to be used off road, much less on muddy trails or on/in snow.
Wired told me to leave P5 on number 6 for the 2024 model.
Correct!
Definitely replacing my Aventure with the Freedom. Man what a launch!
LOL This reminds me of the time my little 4 year old nephew tried to steal my bicycle. Luckily, he couldn't reach both pedals at the same time. 😂😂😂
Wow what a take off, amazing
I was looking at this bike before the improvements, now I’m really interested.
Question do they make any provisions for a second battery like Ariel rider does? How thick is the lower tube where the battery goes? Looks potentially, a problem for a front end shimmy especially on the cruiser version. I have another brand of bike with step through it has a front end shimmy because of that, and it looks beefier than the Wired, and I wish I had got the non step through but I’m 63 😀 Also Wired needs to cut a better deal with a finance company, $2300 best is $200 and change a month, most companies offer 24 months financing making the payment under $100 a month.
Keep the videos coming my friend, they are awesome
God... it myst be nice.
Me and my older brother have the same ATV. We both have 850 polaris sportsmans. He blows me away every time.
I am 6'3 and weigh anout 290 he is 5'9 and weighs about 160.
It is amazing how much more power small engines and electric motors lose just from rider size/weight.
I can just imagine the power difference she must feel, compared to yourself
Thanks for another very informative video! I was hoping that you would show a close up of the battery and you did! Looks like the Reention brand (name usually molded into the top of the battery cradle) two pin recessed battery tray. That's good news as many companies use that system. Don't know about the 60V being compatible with other 52V and 48V systems, but my (very) limited knowledge of DC motors is that they are not super sensitive about the voltage. The controller though might be an issue. Again, thanks for sharing your knowledge and experiences!
Hey I just wanted to know if this bike is an all terrain Ebike? I haven't found any info that specifically says what this bike is made for and I'm looking for an Ebike that can handle the winter. Thanks!
Im ordering shortly. thanks for the vids. im 6'1" 270lbs and i carry a 20lbs bag. this has rear suspension which i need that. peace
Awesome! Probably be a january delivery for you then. Hopefully, you live someplace where it's warm in January and you can ride it.
Very nice your wife is going to want one of your powerful e-bikes if you keep letting her ride them haha. Would love to see a new range test of the new model 2024 version 😊
The front fender is really the only one you would want longer
Loving what I am seeing with wired. Any change you could ask if they will one day release a front rack that will work with the suspension. I have yet to find a universal one to work with a 4 inch fat tire. It is the only think keeping me from pulling the trigger on one. I need a front rack as I run a bike as a car replacement and am on an Aventon level with an aftermarket front rack. I can get a weeks worth of groceries for a family of 5 with just 1 trip and not sure i could here. alternative is an areal rider kepler, but I would prefer a wired.
u bet i got mine pre orderd ! going fromn a Lectric 2.0 xp lite , this gonna be so good !
Super helpful! Thank y’all!
Have just fun to watch this vidéo
Great video on New e- bike and I think I might like the power of your Citizen model better. So, I'm just being into the e'bike scene and considering the Wired to use here in NC. But it seems cool to build my own since I like to tinker and know my toys very well to be able to work on and mod. How was the custom build and any advice to suggest on buy ready to use or custom build? Thanks in advance.
Well you answered all my questions, thanks. Nice video.
Glad it was helpful
Love the Wired Bike ..... Except the location of the controller
I’m going to add a dropper post to my future bike
Pretty sad we can't have it in Canada. Seems like a heck of a deal for a full suspension fat bike with a 1500w motor.
Ortleb panniers carry everything you need!
Your wife did excellent on take-off. Great video.
Another enjoyable video. I am a little jealous of you testing out all these nice new E-bikes. Why not me? I Hope you also do a full review on Wired Cruiser model as well. I have the original Wicked Cruiser now called Wired Cruiser and love this E-bike. By far my favorite E-bike I have owned. (I will probably never own an E-bike with a bar on top again but appreciate the suspension that Wired Freedom offers) I am a previous owner of Aventon Aventure Step-Thru and Rad City Step-Thru. Road my brother in laws new Aventure 2 Step-Thru and really appreciated the new Torque Sensor upgrade. Would love Wired to consider this Torque sensor option in the future. I feel like the ride position on the Wired Ebikes are much better than the Aventon Aventure. Aventure felt a little cramped at the knees and my foot touched the front wheel fender occasionally while turning sharp when pedaling. Handle bar on Aventon Aventure fejt too close to me. After owning and riding Wired E-bike for several months now I prefer the taller BMX style handle bar. I am 63 years old. 5 foot 10 inches. 250 pounds with inseam about 32 inches. I hope this helps all potential E-bikers.
Gosh, I'm just not a fan of the bmx style bars haha. I hope it grows on me! Cool video.
They have 15ah batteries made to fit under the rack.
Another great video, thank you!
Would love to hear your concern of no local service centers for this bike for warranty.
I've owned electric stand-up scooters and only dual motor. I want a more enjoyable experience and am interested in purchasing my first ebike. I'd like an ebike that's comfortable, easy to work on, find parts for, and has a long range. I'm not so sure about a single motor ebike, however. I was looking at the Ariel X52 step through or thekr Grizzly. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
"I should design and sell them".....YES!!!!!
With a little bit of ingenuity you can convert it into a you have to take the bar out of the seat download engineering on the sea that will take another 2 in off it makes it look like the old choppers
Hey @citizencycle bud thx again for the content and info and answering us. As far as you know has Wired improved their packing of bikes for shipping to help with some of the damage issues?
I feel like and I know for sure that I'm looking at something amazing here. For price and the features this is in league of it's own isn't it?
it is certainly tough to beat, you get a lot for your money.
Only a couple more weeks.
YOU GUYS SEEM TO BE A REFRESHING COUPLE ❣️
Great Q&A 👍 whats your take on the juiced rip current id like to see your take on that bike 🍻 cheers
"ebike riders want feet on the ground" -- those people should get a super73 or grizzly type bike. Many normal people want a bicycle for exercise and range and extra torque.
That looks like fun. If only the UK laws would change so we can buy it here.
Good video very instructive
I am hoping you can test the 2024 Step Through version. I bet your wife would find it much more accessible.
Be on the look out for that a little bit later this year. 😁
Love your video and thought it was both informative and fun to watch. This may be a dumb question but is the Citizencycle that your wife rode last a custom e-bike or if not where can it be bought? Thanks
Thank you Jody! Citizen bike is homemade 😁
Put the battery on top of the rack
Glad I waited for gen 2
would mountain bike bars be better for this bike? it's a little too upright for my style but other than that it's one of the top bikes specs wise for under 2k
I just received my bike, but the packaging was damaged and had missing parts: the secondary small box with pedals, front axel, and whatever else should be inside was missing. The headset was also severely gouged. I was pretty bummed and I reached out to Wired and they said they'll ship out a replacement immediately. The box was ripped in several parts and there were no reinforced plastic strips around the box. I know they're trying their best to get the shipments delivered, but just make sure your bike is delivered intact and you have all the components. Can you tell me what accessories should be inside the small box so I know what to expect?
Could you link where you got the kemi moto handle bar bag and where you got the handlebar cup holder?
Can you disconnect the throttle and/or remove. One nice joint use trail near me is 15 mph speed limit Class 1 only. No throttle or it mist. e disconnected.
You make great videos my friend. I was wondering whats the pros n cons of having a digital rear camera? I work so much i only ride around the block once a week.
Oh my your the first guy ive seen on the channel who has exactly the same battery as me the one that you cant fit at the rear under the rack, question what is the BMS. Maximum of this battery i cant find any Specs for this battery mine is a 48v 22ah
Brave wife🎉😊
Very nice video.
I have a knaap AMS. 250w 36v ebike and still can't seem to get the right settings with display any help would be much appreciated.when I pedal the assist kicks in nicely,only the speed doesn't start showing for at least 30 seconds.
Good video, good and entertaining content.
I am thinking of buying one of these. I'm going to need to sell my 1994 Ford Ranger Splash to afford it.
But, you failed to address my biggest concern. I live in senior apartments in downtown Greenville SC. I am so lucky to live 2.5 blocks from Falls Park and the Great Swamp Rabbit Trail.
My mother, father, sister, nephews and best friend and buried in a cemetery close to the northern end of the trail.
It is about 14 miles to their resting places. A 28 mile round trip.
I would most always use pedal assist. I would love to be able to bicycle up the trail and talk to my family and friend a lot of times. I really don't have anyone living to talk to..
How far does this bicycle go just using pedal assist?
I will be investing a lot of money for me, so far, this seems the best deal to meet all my wants.
Thank you in advance for any answer
This bike could do that 28mile round trip without pedaling at all, If you're going to pedal the whole time, you have more than enough range.😁
Get the e cell five star , way better bike for cheaper
First off. I like your channel. Now about the freedom. I got mine mid August. So I already had the upgrade battery and screen. Also the rack. My biggest complaints are that no matter what rear shock I put on the rear fender rubbed because it attached to the rack wish in turn attached to the rear swivel arms. Bad design. So I took off the fender. Made a sheet metal top and front for the rack now that's my fender. One more thing is the thin brake rotors. Can anyone suggest a better rotor replacement that fits. Other than some other little stuff I love the bike.
Eric, I had the same problem with one of the two bikes we purchased. What happened, (according to Wired customer service) is that the rack was smashed down a bit during shipping. While I could not see any evidence of shipping damage, I was able to "pull" the rack up enough to work well with plenty of clearance between the fender and tire. I had my wife sit on the bike while I quickly jerked up on the rear of the rack. It took several attempts but we finally got it. Sounds like you already came up with a good fix though. As for the rotors, They've proved to be pretty good at slowing down my 230 pounds while ripping down some fast, steep single track mountain bike trails. Sure I'll need brake pads soon if I keep riding like this. Enjoy the bike, it really is awesome.
@@davidconaway2830 Thanks for the feedback. I'm 6'5 and 255. The bike stops okay. If you spin the wheels or look down at the rotor while riding you can see the warping. Just thin material. Plus you can hear the rotor rubbing the pads. Once again I appreciate the follow up. I'm pretty sure I will fine a solution. Also Steve the owner hasn't replaced my broken thumb controller yet. Had to epoxy that bracket together. Broke in shipping. Cya.
Great Review - Thanks. Need some help. Tried to buy from the US but Wired wont ship to Australia. Do you know or find out who actually makes or sells the bike - I presume Chinese right? (Obviously this won't affect the US store as they don't sell in my country anyway) but you've convinced me the thing is legit a good bike.
Hi, the USA based Wired is the only one selling this bike. I have had a lot of questions about how to get it shipped outside of USA but unfortunately i have no answers there, sorry :(
My question is about acceleration. These usual hub motors are around 85Nm torque. I have seen a review where the Freedom needs only 5sec to get to 20mph. This is pretty much the same acceleration as the best bikes with dual motors. How is this possible? How is the Freedome reaching the same acceleration with only one motor? Thank you!