Nakto Fashion Folding bike walkthrough and ride
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- I made another video showing my Nakto fashion folding ebike.. I show you how to unfold it, put the battery on and take it for a ride.
The fashion is a nice, affordable (comparatively) ebike that has been pretty solid for me over 3.5 months.
I have been wanting a e bike for 10 years now thanks nakto
Ebikes have really changed the industry -- and they keep getting better. :)
I just got this bike today I am used to step thru this is new to me
I have a nakto 22 electric elegance bike I love my e bike 🚲 it's very cool I get alot of look s and compliment s when I take her out I love 💕💕 her
Very nice!
I also have a Nakto Fashion and I absolutely love it. So far, it has exceeded my expectations. I've gotten as much as 23 miles on a single charge and it will easily maintain 18 - 20 mph on a relatively flat surface. Aside from a flat tire shortly after putting it on the road, I've had no problems with it. If I had to guess (I bought a wireless computer, but I think because of the distance between the sensor and the computer it did not work properly), I've put a couple hundred miles on it. I actually just ordered a Cateye computer just like the one in your video. Thank you for doing this video; you represented the bike very well.
No problem! I'm glad it was helpful. I think you'll like that Cateye--the sensor on the wheel is just a magnet, so there is only one battery which is on the computer. But, so far, the bike is holding up well for me. I have over 300 miles on it. I've replaced the front brake pads a few times, but I ride on alot of hills. I take it easy on the rear brakes because I don't know how to change those pads offhand (I could look around for how to do it, or take it to a bike shop...eventually I'll need to do that). One thing is for sure though, I wish this bike, at this price, came with some shock absorbers. Its a pretty rough ride on bumpy road.
did you order it through the Nakto website?
No, I ordered it from Amazon. I just trust Amazon more; if something goes completely wrong, I know they would make it right, even if it is for one of their third party sellers.
@@ray-jh8zl hey man u can buy a ballon air tires ( big ben plus)scwalbe 20×2.215. i have it on mine same bike as you. no shocks suck but comfort is definitely needed.the tires really help u just need 1 on your rear tire to absorb bumps because your motor needs it too.
That's a GREAT idea! I'll probably let the ones I have now wear a little more, then look for something like that. Those tires look like they would help alot -- its a safety thing too. Sometimes I've hit a series of bumps and almost lost control because the bike is bumping around so much with the current setup. Tires that can take the bumps better would be pretty sweet (and worth the $$).
I'm waiting for mine to arrive, it looks fun.
Awesome! Hope you like it!
@@ray-jh8zl Went for a ride today. All smiles so far. Might go for a night ride. Nice and easy. Take care. Bye.
Has the bike held up?
So far so good. I've just gone over three years with it.
Great video
good job with the video
Thanks! Hope it helps.
My electric elegance 22 inch bike will be one year old in June I'm spoiled now for other regular bikes I'm gonna get New e bike
Awesome. You should have more good years out of it. Mine is still going strong after 4 years.
Muchas gracias Amigo! Desde México CDMX.
No problem Carlos! :) Glad you liked it.
Great thanks...wat was that dude shouting out of his window? Iv got a T18 and people are always shouting and luvin it lol 😂😂😂👊👊
LOL! Yeah, I think it was "Sweet bike, dude!"
I Know now What’s Ebike means ,thank you 👍🏻
Happy to help
Love 💕 my nakto fashion bike it's great
nice video
Thanks! Hope it helps.
hi, there. this video is 2 years old. how do you still like it now? i'm interested in getting it.
Hi! I still like the bike. Its not fancy, but its holding up well. I'm a little surprised the battery is still doing well--the bike is just over 3 years old. I didn't ride it alot last year due to working remotely and not needing to ride to work so that helped. But, still, for the price, everything is lasting pretty well.
Very good video, can you please show me how to fold it? I just bought one but cannot fold it,
Hi -- there's a pretty good video for setting up your new bike -- just disregard all the screw tightening stuff and you'll get a good idea at how to fold/unfold it. czcams.com/video/KDTlJ2ihjmY/video.html
Hi, I was wondering if iy will be good for me a 14 year old kid about 110 pounds, and just wanna ride it on the boardwalk and around my neighborhood on the streets it looks really fun but I want a honest review because I’m stressing over to but this one or a mountain electric bike, also one more question what’s the highest speed it can go and how long does the battery take to charge can you take the battery out? And how long can you go on a full charge??
Hi Anthony, I think if the mountain bike isn't too much more expensive, I might go with that one if I were you. This bike is a folding bike and if you don't need a smaller bike that folds, you're better off getting one that doesn't. Mountain bikes have shocks and larger tires that add stability. I drive my bike nearly to work and then take it a few miles down the road, this way I can park for free vs. pay for parking. So, I need a bike that I can fold and put in the trunk of my car. You might check out other bikes made by Nakto--they make a green mountain bike which looks pretty cool. I think they are pretty good bikes at a great price. I'd go with an electric bike too, they are just too cool. My bike can go over 15 Mph; I can nearly hit 20Mph on a straight, flat road. If the battery is down, it can take 4 hours or so to charge. I can't comment 100% on how long it takes to charge because I just put it on charge before I go to bed. When I wake up, its charged fully. On straight, flat road I can get about 20 miles of distance on a charge. Of course, that drops ALOT if you're going up hills all the time. Hope that helps! By the way, my friend's son rode my bike with no problem and he's 12. :)
Do you find it handles ok on dirt paths or how about packed sand at the beach?
I've never ridden it on the beach, but I have ridden it across some dirt paths and it was ok--kind of clattery and clangy because there are no shocks. You wouldn't want to go really fast because it wouldn't absorb the bumps very well (due to no shocks...) and you could lose control. I'm pretty sure it would be ok on packed sand too because the tires are pretty wide, not like the thin tires you'd find on a road bike. They look more like mountain bike tires width wise; without the big tread.
OK GREAT!
NOW ...Where IS the Auxiliary Battery Connection located on this bike?
None; there is no charging port for a phone, etc. on this bike. You get the main battery and the interface for the battery under the seat/up against the frame and that's it. So far, its been pretty robust. I thought the battery interface would wear out or get loose, etc. over time, but its hanging in there and pretty sturdy.
@@ray-jh8zl ...NO Auxiliary Battery Connection...SO NO SPARE BLUE BATTERY CONNECTION TO EXTEND THE BIKES RANGE...FOR THAT REASON ...I'M OUT.
@@hymlog I hear you...with this bike, its about tradeoffs. It has a pretty good battery, the folding mechanism is sturdy, rear brake is nice, motor is so far pretty good, but there are others out there with far more features. I guess the bottom line is that you have to look at what's out there, find one with features you want and hope its not too expensive. Some of these bikes go for over $3,000! At least for me, that's way too much.
What's the diameter of the seat post?
Do you know how to turn it on?
Hi -- yes, you put the key into the battery and turn it to the left (if you turn it to the right, it'll unlock the battery so you can remove it)
I really want to get one for my bike deliveries but can never find info on how many miles can it get on a full charge. What is your experience
Depends. If you're going on flat ground you'll go alot farther than if you have alot of hills. I'd say on a new bike, with a fresh battery charge, good flat road, you'll easily get 20 miles--probably more if you add in some pedaling. I took mine on a bike track and I quit (had to leave..) at 18 miles and I still had battery left. Now, if you have some hills, carry a heavy load, road is rough, you'll get ALOT less. 10 miles...could be less.
@@ray-jh8zl I’ll forsure have pedal assist on and I’ll be riding in a downtown area so very flat. Hoping to get around 25-30 miles per charge on it for my bike deliveries
@@flaco1234able I have a feeling you'll get that. On days where you don't ride that many miles, still charge it. I've read where these types of batteries like many more smaller charges than waiting until they are almost dead and charging them. Oh, also, you could invest in a second battery (last time I checked $200)....the price of this bike and a spare battery is still well below alot of ebikes. This way, in between deliveries, you could swap batteries if yours is running low.
In terms of time how long does the battery last?
There's ALOT of factors that go into how long the battery will last--hills, how much you weigh, starting/stopping, etc. I took it to a nice flat, smooth bike track and I rode for a little over an hour. There was still some life left in the battery too. But, that life drops off dramatically when you put some hills in the equation. I go up a half mile, pretty steep hill on my ride home from work. I can ride to work (two miles, including going up this big hill after work) three times before I'm starting to worry about running out of battery. I think I could maybe go 4 round trips, but I would hate to run out of battery somewhere in the beginning or middle of this hill. This bike is a beast to pedal with no battery assist.
Oh, I also wanted to add. This lithium battery has some pretty good longevity--I'm coming up on a year since I bought the bike and the battery really hasn't dropped off all that much. It doesn't last quite as long, but overall, I'm pretty happy with how the battery is holding up. I have almost 700 miles on the bike.
hi - how's the pedal assist working? some reviews I read said it's hard to catch up since there's only one speed and it's sort of maximum
I actually don't use pedal assist very much. The only time I really use it is going up hills when I need to take my hand off the throttle to do something (adjust my sunglasses, etc.). But, I know what they mean -- this bike only has 1 level of pedal assist. When you're pedaling and the pedal assist kicks in, its on full throttle. Going up hills, its not a big deal because you usually need to add some pedaling in addition to the full throttle. But, if you're on a nice flat road, with pedal assist and 1 gear, its not long before you're going too fast to pedal and you have to stop pedaling and coast--you can't keep up because the pedals are going too fast. Its much easier turning off pedal assist and using the throttle and pedaling because you get better control of your speed that way.
ray 12112000 appreciate your reply!! I’ve been interested in getting this bike. So this model does have a throttle?? Thanks!
@@iandr4634 Yes, definitely does!
I'm afraid of the throttle so I don't use it
Try it! Lol. Start slow so you get to know how it feels. Also, if your bike is still under warranty, you want to make sure it works. If not, you can get it fixed under warranty.
One more question, sorry, but what are the measurements of the back rack? Thx
No problem! :) All the measurements are on Amazon page, so you'll see them when you look it up. It has a good bit of room--you can use it as just a smaller bag with just stuff in the top part, or you can unzip the sides of the bag and other bags pull out that go to the left and the right of the back wheel. Its pretty neat.
...the Nakto Fashion bike and the Nakto Skylark - absolute crap with single speed that has you going like mad to spin the pedals - maybe ok with a child at 16 inch wheels, but the Skylark [ and much the same with the Fashion ebike ] it is VERY uncomfortable with 2 inch tires - most of the Nakto Ebikes is awesome with 4 inch Fat tires and fold up, and the price is as good as the Rad bike for way less $$$ - once again with a single speed you will be turning the crank as if it is loose and there is no chain....
Lol! That single speed thing is both what I HATE about this bike (Nakto Fashion) and what I LOVE about this bike. My last two folding bikes (non- e-bikes) had derailluers (6 speeds I think). The first thing to go out of adjustment is that gear shift. I was constantly dealing with the chain coming off, stuck gears, loose shifter cable, the shifter broke off once when I put the bike in my trunk. A single speed = simple. I occasionally tighten the chain and that's all the adjustment it needs. No shifter to break off, no gears to rust. So, you can't pedal this bike very fast, but there is less to adjust. Good and bad. It also needs some shocks....it gets really bouncy on rough road, but again, that adds $$ to the price.
What is it like in just pedal mode if the battery is dead or you want some exercise?
Oh, you'll get some exercise! :) Its really rough going up hills. The motor adds a good bit of resistance--probably like riding a mountain bike in one of the upper gears, like 12th gear, etc. Actually, I will use pedal only mode sometimes if I'm on the level and I do want to get some pedaling in. I feel bad always wheeling around doing hardly any work. It would be great if this bike had a way to disengage the motor when you wanted to pedal, kind of like putting your car in neutral.
@@ray-jh8zl OK thank you. I ordered one. Thanks for your review. I'm hoping it fits in my airplane so that I have some transportation when away from home.
Awesome...airplane, how cool is that! Good luck--it folds pretty small, so you have a fighting chance. I think there are some companies that make smaller ebikes, but the small ones start to get unstable. I have a non-ebike that's smaller than this one and its not as stable riding it.
have you taken it out in the rain? How do it hold up if you did?
Hi, yes, I have been caught in a few pretty serious downpours. It did fine. I really don't think much water can get to the battery--you're sitting right over it and blocking most water. The controller and wires from the battery are pretty well tucked inside the frame. The thing I worry about most are the wires coming from the brakes and the throttle. They are on top and exposed. But, they are wrapped pretty well and in a protective covering that's pretty hard. So, time will tell. The instructions for the bike say the bike is water proof, but not to submerge it in water. I think they are correct there....you have to be careful of large puddles too; you wouldn't want the controller or bottom of the battery box where the connection is made to be submerged.
Will throttle work without pedaling?
Yes, definitely does. There is a red button -- push it once and you're in pedal assist mode (motor comes on after you pedal for a bit) and push it again and you're in full throttle mode (you can still pedal in full throttle mode, or just sit and go for a ride).
What kind of saddle bags you have on the bike?
I bought this one off of Amazone ($22). It works great, zips up pretty small and is really expandable.
Tancendes Bike Rear Bag thicker rack straps Lengthened Shoulder Strap waterproof Nylon Bicycle Seat Trunk Bag with Raincoat
(You could search for Tancendes bike rear bag and probably get the one I bought). It comes in blue and black--I bought the black one, but the blue looks pretty nice.
How much was this bike???
$598 with free shipping...
Amazon is offering a $150 off sale. So it's closer to $400.
@@marynussio9880 where is this price and link?
@@vrtrolly6791 I am sorry but the coupon seems to be gone from their site. I thought maybe I had been mistaken, so I double checked my order and I have the $150 off not really sure why it's not offered anymore.
@@marynussio9880 WOW! I'd buy 2 at that price!! :) You got a great deal.
I put up a video showing this bike after 14 months and 750 miles.
czcams.com/video/E-GqJZqqsos/video.html
So far so good!
The bike is okay but the company is terrible. If it wasn't for bad Customer Service there would be no Customer Service. Let the Buyer Beware.
They were pretty responsive when I had an issue, but its been awhile since I've tried contacting them. Maybe now that they are larger, selling more models, they need more customer service reps?
Does pedaling recharge the battery?
That's a good question; people have asked me that. There are some more expensive bikes whose motors can charge the battery both from pedaling and braking (regenerative braking), but this bike does not do that. That would be a nice feature, but, you probably won't find it in this price range. I've heard those types of motors (ones can charge from pedaling and braking) make the bike even harder to pedal if you need to pedal without motor assist. This bike it tough enough to get up a hill without pedaling.