ECells Five Star Review - Salute The General!
Vložit
- čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
- Review of the Ecells Five Star - Best E-Bike of 2024?
Link if you want to purchase your very own Five Star!!
ecells.com/?ref=CUIJATyx0BNXbw
100 dollar off coupon code = CHIT100
Chainstay Protector = amzn.to/4avK9k7
Bike Gear I use
Fanttik X8 Portable Pump = amzn.to/3uE44hK
Retrospec Remi Bike Helmet = amzn.to/3wxGyUl
Crank Brothers Multi Tool = amzn.to/3Vj5ysI
Turbo Spoke Bicycle Muffler System = amzn.to/3IjUfZN
Glat Out Tire Sealant = amzn.to/3vlNx2f
52 Tooth Front Chainring = amzn.to/48IdBT7
46 Tooth Front Chainring = amzn.to/48IdBT7 (RED VERSION, BLACK IS CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK)
11-34 Cassette/Freewheel = amzn.to/3UOoHm2
Park Tool Freewheel Remover = amzn.to/3wxooBS
Camera Gear
DJI Osmo Action 4 = amzn.to/3wXwvZ3
DJI Wireless Mic 2 = amzn.to/43nwY2B
Ulanzi 57 Inch Selfie Tripod = amzn.to/3ve14ZM
Chest Mount Harness for Camera = amzn.to/3IHle1k
One of the best things....the company listens to feedback and upgrades/fixes issues.
Yea that is a nice touch!
@@shootthechit ...I rode almost 52 miles yesterday....after I adjusted my front shock as you suggested for someone your size....MUCH BETTER ride. Thank you!
Rubber O-rings and washers do wonders on rattling things... 😊
Thanks for a great video!
Another great video Tim! I always enjoy your productions👍
Every time I see someone spinning a bike around in the dirt it makes me think of 'Hot Rod". Then of course you do the eagle sound effect which reinforces it, lol.
I ordered the dual star package last week and used your code. I called it in so it was kinda funny when I said CHIT100. My boss heard me say that and was like huh? 😂 thanks for your badass and honest reviews. Keep them coming. Always look forward to them as I am patiently waiting for my bike. Take care
A superior job full of awesome content your videos are a pleasure to watch they show that you have definitely put a lot of work and effort into them 😊
Great video. Covered almost everything I had questions about. What i didn't hear in the video, I found in the comments below. Thanks!
Your best vid yet. I burst out laughing when you said Electrocuted Latina. The bad ass Doom music never gets old.
Just changed my 5star to a STEP STAR.... Can't wait to see u review one
Hello, I’m new to your channel and looking to get my first e-bike. I want to say thank you for all the terrain you put the bike through. Especially a true hill test, I don’t live in a flat area 👍
Gave me a good laugh when you said there was a test at the end
Thanks for the video! I ordered my standard frame (17") base model in blue on July 1st. The website said call for inventory (very nice people in Nevada picked up the phone), there were two blue ones in port, shipped on the 5th of July, arrived on the 11th! The only thing I would like to upgrade is the headlight.
Another banger of a video. Thank you!
Nice high quality, funny video, thanks for sharing. FYI, I found out from David Cleavland himself Hentach recommends not exceeding 230 degrees Fahrenheit motor temperature. To turn on motor temp set C8 to 1.
Excellent Review Big Dawg! Much better than that other guy! Oh Hi Alex! 🤣🤣
Entertaining and educational. Love it! 🙂
I would spring for the Rockshox,. just because you know in 10 years the Rockshox is going to be the same as it was as new.
What i saw was Ecells out performing Wired on the hills.
The chainslap on this bike is insane. A cassette and clutch rear derailleur would be a nice upgrade. Good news on the thru-axle for the front wheel, if that is confirmed then I'll place an order. I wanted nothing to do with a quick-release skewer or threaded axle with nuts.
I was concerned about your cat, but finally did see it move.
I for one am greatly looking forward to you getting and reviewing a pony.
Great review can't wait for my shipment to arrive. Also Electrocuted Latina 😂
Great video! I can’t wait for mine to arrive! 😎
When do you get yours?
@@shootthechit Not sure. I ordered at the end of March, but was told the blue color was in high demand, so it might take a little longer. And since it hadn't been built yet, I recently decided to pull the trigger on the dual battery setup deal.
@shootthechit I finally caved in & ordered the Five Star. I love your videos so of course I used your CHIT100 discount! I added the Dual Star Package mainly for the extra battery. I don't know enough about the quality difference between the forks to comment on that upgrade. I'm curious if I'll be satisfied with the LARGE headlight as I already have a small $40 headlight that many could say is too bright for traffic. I guess I'll find out in approximately 75 days hahaha. Keep on filmin' & I'll keep on viewin'!
That's cool man, I'm sure you will have a ton of fun with it. That headlight looks huge so I'm sure it will be really bright
Great video Tim, when you first showed the display I thought they had customized it with your name.
Hah, that would have been cool
I bought this bike today with chit100
Thanks!
HAHAHAHA.....Dude, you are hilarious 😂 So happy that you are a content creator.
Great review!! I'm going to order the 5 star step thru. Would you get the extra battery with crown front fork and upgrade rear suspension? Do you think those upgrades would make a big difference in the ride quality.
I'm not sure about the front fork, but I think the basic DNM rear shock works quite well and wouldn't bother upgrading that one personally. The extra battery is going to depend on how far you tend to ride. If you want to go more than 30 miles in one ride, then get the extra battery
Way to push the performance of the 5-Star. The 5-Star gives you plenty of value. Shoot The Chit videos are no-nonsense e-Bike riding videos.
Does the front fender and light have the same issues on the upgraded duel crown forks with movement and rattling?
Great review, Id like one and had plans to grab one but I guess I waited a few days too long because now the damn thing is 300 more... Whats your thoughts on that? Edit: Oh duh, I kinda forgot about that Tariff BS so its not as bad as I originally thought, however, the competitor isnt 300 more - yet...
My decision is now clear. Between yours and other reviewers, it's a no-brainer. I plan on going with a custom color. I'm going to ask Dave about a different derailer and shift package. Another reason I'm getting an Ecell is that he offers a 5% discount, which is much appreciated. Now, to you living in the Delta. You better go fishing. I lived in Fresno for 29 years. We went to the Delta 2x a month for bass tournaments. I miss home and the Delta. Now I'm in Southern California, and it's garbage.
I think I naturally repel fish. Every time I've gone out me and everyone else around didn't catch anything!
I think you’ll have to get the awd kit when it comes out.
Great bike , Great video. I bought The 19 inch 5 Star with The Dual Star Upgrades and used your code. My question is What is the right size Lizard Skin stay protector for the frame? They have different sizes, just need to know the one you used looks like it fit great. A link would be helpful, brother.
This is the one I got. Fits nicely. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0186OQS8O?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
Loved the pony analogy. 🤣
I want a chain stay protector.
Does the second battery option have its own docking port in the rear cargo carrier, or is it just a place to store it until the first one runs down?
I'm pretty sure the dual star option has the 2nd battery mounted in the rack and attached to a battery balancer
Having a torque sensor and Dual crown fork option has me Really leaning toward the E-Cells. All the other specs seem to be apples for apples. (Give or take). Most of the other bolt on options are ez to change later on if so desired. Wish your test bike had the torque sensor so you could have given us your honest opinion of That setup.
Hey Big Dawg,Another solid video,thanks. E-Cells offers a torque sensor option,would that be more advantageous for hill climbing? Also,I'm sorry about the pony.
It might help, but to me its more of a gearing issue only on steep hills. Its not geared low enough to get any meaningful cadence with the pedaling to feel like you can actually help the bike along
I'm ordering the torque sensor option because you can turn it off or on. Gives you versatility to choose how you want to ride.
Great hill climb!
Do the ones in stock now have the 4 piston 203 front and rear and solid front axle upgrades?
Im not sure about that
i just realised that some of those grassy trails reminds me of legend of zelda: breath of the wild / tears of the kingdom. awesome view.
you gave a shout out to “electrocuted latina” 😂. is a parody coming soon? lol
your quick release front wheel might be better for you security-wise if you can lock your front wheel with your rear wheel on the rear of the frame.
you might be able to spray sound deadening material on the underside of the fenders.
thanks for the review.
Thanks.. I've heard people spray that rubberized coating on the fenders to help, but honestly I don't need them. I never ride in the rain or through mud so its easier to just take them off.
"very nice...Let's see Paul Allen's chainstay protector"
great review man! Ecells, please give me and only me the sofa seat option.
An American psycho reference, nice!
@@randallhack4477 bingo!
The phrase you are reaching for is "A gusseted frame". This describes the extra plate on each end of the top tube which increases the surface area of the welds for strength. Gusseting reduces the odds of a frame weld crack ruining your day.
I live in Denver and I am right next to the Rocky Mountains so I would be interested in the hill climbs.. I also saw that ECells have a torque sensor option. I am pretty sure that I saw they had a carbon belt option as well.. Having a mid-drive with a gates carbon belt and torque sensor might be the answer for Hills/Mountains.. If you have lower gears you should not need as much power to get up the hills.. I even saw that they have CVT continue various transmission.. My car has that and I love it..
I think the belt drive is not longer an option due to supply issues
@@shootthechit Yeah, I couldn't see it on the website.. My point is that Ebikes are changing so fast that it is possible that there will be the "perfect" option..
Great video!
What throttle only top speed were you getting with your 23 Cruiser? I regularly get 37/38mph on mine long as voltage is above 64/65v. That’s with me (195lbs) and about 30lbs of bolt ons/cargo. So a tad lighter than you but I thought this “upgraded” motor pushes ya 2-3mph faster?
Been awhile since I've ridden that bike , but going to test the speed on all of them in a bit
So the the rear shock can be rotated after making any adjustments? Or it’s just completely stuck and condemned to bang against the battery ?
I got my shock all dialed in, then rotated it. You can still adjust rebound and compression, but you can't add or change your air pressure once its backwards.
My E-Cells Super Monarch Crown weighs 95 pounds BUT it has 2 wheel drive and 2 batteries plus dual suspension.
I got mine in 2023 for $5,100. Great for trail/dirt road exploration and hunting. Heavy but hey, it's a CARGO mountain bike.
I WANT SOLID STATE BIKE BATERIES!
Can you say what the seatpost diameter is?
Are the BMX handlebars thinner than the Wired? They look smaller.
The bottom section isn't as wide thats for sure, but I'm not sure about the overall width
Thanks for the video! When I buy I'll use your CHIT100 coupon code!
What are pedal strikes?
Pedal strikes are when your pedals hit the ground. Sometimes your pedals can hit the ground while cornering. You aren't really supposed to pedal while cornering hard tho
can the ecell endure riding the train tracks, like the wired ?
Lol all day long..
Does the throttle feel natural with it only being part of the handle? Curious if it would get old holding for miles and trying to cruise at a specific speed.
@gospoda2 I think the quarter twist throttle is fine, you get used to it super fast.
I have a 5 star and I too want to get a new derailleur. I was just curious what you would recommend. I was looking at microshift clutched, and shimano acera to start. I also want to make sure it will be compatible with the cassette and chain. What are your thoughts?
I got a microshift acolyte but I had to swap to an 8sp Freewheel. I couldn't find a clutched derailleur for a 7sp setup
@@shootthechit yeah that's what I'm looking at getting too probably. Any specific size to the groupset? I had some clanking on my front rack but found the headlight wire was the culprit. Once I got that tucked in no more front rack noise.
What is in his left hand?
Torque sensor or cadence sensor better on the 5 star?
I haven't tried the torque sensor so I can't answer that
Video stick?
I've owned the 19-inch ecells 5 star and the 2024 wired freedom. ecells makes the better ebike, and the customer service is second to none. The 5 star bikes are built to last a long time
I made the order on 7th May 2024 and today it is 12th May. Can you tell me how long it takes the time to place the order of E-cells Five Star properly?
It just showed up in my driveway with your name on it! Thanks
@@tenncutt so when can I get my ordered e-bike?
Nice!!
You have a really cool putty tat. Would his name be Sylvester? On E-Cells display does changing C8 to 1 give you Motor temp? Like (the other guys)?
Yea it does but I haven't enabled it yet.
I have the step thru coming in july ❤❤❤
Just ordered a STEP STAR this mornin
@@johnnyutah7080 soo tough to wait!!!
I just bought my first ebike 3 weeks ago, I'm very tempted... How many ebikes does everyone own?
I plead the 5th amendment
You got my permission
It depends upon how you count. Initially, one was bought for me, my wife, and my step-son. I ordered a second one for my use in March. I am waiting for it to arrive at the time of this posting. All of the top performing eBikes have a waiting period right now (if you want the latest version with all the top features available).
Maybe I’ve missed it but do you have the 17” or 19” version? I’m 6’3 and curious which one would fit better.
I have the 17, i would probably go with the 17 if I were you, I'm 6'2 and it fits nice. Either one would probably work well
@@shootthechit Interesting. I would have thought you’d say the 19”. You said that you didn’t move the saddle all the way up because you don’t need full leg extension. If you did move the saddle all the way up to get more leg extension, would you still be comfortable and would the seat post go up enough? Thanks for the review and for your quick response!
I just checked and right about at max extension is the proper length for my leg. I would feel pretty silly riding around with it at that height, so maybe the 19 would be best if you want to have it set completely ergonomic
@@shootthechit Thanks again, very much appreciated!
The way I see the comments going these days, I picture E-Cells riders and Wired riders meeting up on a bike path somewhere for a rumble. LOL. Buy what makes you happy. Yes I do have a Wired on order, and I plan on customizing the chit out of it with better components. Maybe I'll get a E-Cells or something else down the road, who knows. Anyway thanks for the review Big Dawg .. Tracks of Terror, Planks of Death and The Antioch Incline, oh my. 😁
Yea, like how the Greasers and Jocks used to fight? In the alley after school!
@@shootthechit Haha yep, fighting with bike chains and seat posts. LOL
Can u tell me what size cloud 9 seat that 5 star takes, also do you know the seat post diameter? Thx in advance
Nice review. I've been thinking about getting an e bike, but the cost on most of them just seems excessive.
Yea man, they are not cheap thats for sure
What size chain stay lizard skin did you get?
The Large
Dude! Sorry you did not get your pony. However, the bike is great.
I have been looking at your videos for some time now, but I must of missed why you no longer ride your wired. Did you get rid of that bike, can you expand on why you have chosen the ecells over the wired. I feel that ebike riders who watch your channel look to guys like you for your personal opinion.
Thank you 🙏🏾
I'm in a unique situation as I get new bikes to review and ride them for awhile and then move on to the next and so forth. I have so many bikes at this point I don't get to ride all of them anymore, so at the moment I ride the E-Cells and the ERide Pro dirtbike. I recently sold my Wired Cruiser, but still have the Freedom.
I dont know: Does the WIRED allow hands free riding at 35mph? Because ive now seen two reviewers (Matt and Tim) obviously making this a big deal. I know by my personal experience your rear triangle must be solid, without wobbling, to accomplish such feats.Because i know the Wired bikes have frame instability. Even Citizens demo of thier new dual battery bike he shakes those loose pivot arms. Making those arms thicker won't solve that problem. If your going to ride at high speeds, you sure dont want death wobble.
I have two other ebikes now and don't feel I can take my hands off for more than a few seconds. Definitely not at high speeds. Looking forward to doing this more often with this new bike. Loved doing it as a kid. 😀
What's the real difference between the step and five star? Is it just the frame?
I haven't see a Step Star version in person but I assume its the step thru version of the Five Star. Looks like the same size battery, motor etc.
Hello is this the standard frame option or the the large ?
This is the 17". I wouldn't get a 19 unless you're really tall
@@shootthechit thank you
NICEEE
My worry with the dual crown forks is that it'll raise the already high handlebars too high. Anyone have one with the dual crown and can comment? I know tail happy got his, but hes also 6'5
Get MTB handle bars then.
The DUAL CROWN forks raises the head tube 1.5 " in the pictures with preset sag. Setting the fork with 30% sag drops the bike 1.5".Now you have a solid fork that allows the wheel to drop into minor bumps without massavie frame vibration. To ride with the DUAL CROWN fork is so smooth and with the preload sag you still have more travel than the standard fork. Win-win
@@e-cells2222 THANK YOU! Whelp, now looks like im going to call you guys tomorrow and hopefully ill be able to upgrade to dual star (im june shipment I believe. ordered april 7). Hopefully not too late
@@e-cells2222Hi, I ordered a Fivestar on April 25th, im wondering if my bike will have a thru axel instead of a quick release.
I asked if the derailleur and cassette coulbe be changed to fit a 11 speed. The owner did not like it at all. So yeah, Shimano Tourney for everybody
I think after an 8sp you have to switch to a Freewheel so it's no longer compatible, but I'm not sure. I would also like to see an 11sp setup
@@shootthechit above 7s you have the standard cassette which can go between 8s to 11s. The catch is that you need to change the system. Change from a Freewheel (which is very outdated) to a Cassete which is modern and can be changeable. Don't know why some companies still work with Freewheel
I'm not as concerned to add gears as to have a reliable derailleur. Maybe swapping to something a bit higher on the Shimano ladder wouldn't be too hard. Like an Altus or Acera.
@@robanderson5624 oh got ya. For me, that pedals for like 100km, I need a speed relation that is lighter cause at some point the battery will fail on me and that bike is heavy. I'm thinking in a chainring of 30 teeth and a cassete with 11-51t. About E-cells, they work with the Shimano Deore on the Super Monarch models so yeah, I don't know why they put the Tourney on the 5 stars
What kind of helmet are you wearing? I want one!
It's a Remi Retrospec, I got it on Amazon. amzn.to/3wxGyUl
Nice
Dude you should make a video on modifications on the 5 stars for example switching out seats or rear shock switch out or even how you reversed that rear shock adjustment thingy that was hitting the battery
Great review! Look fantastic for a "first gen" version. Genuine question, why are you and other reviewers so reluctant to make direct comparisons to the Wired Freedom? I'm one of the people who feel torn about it, particularly with the newly-announced upgrades for the Freedom. I want to see the nitty-gritty comparisons that make one better than the other, but every Five Star video doesn't even want to directly mention the Wired Freedom for some reason.
I have asked for honest reviews. Not to mention the other guys. Look at their checkout price. You get far more value in the DUAL STAR package. We shipped the "new bigger better" motors, with the wider axles on our bikes last Friday. Guess we get to be the first to ship. Using your discount coupon from Tim you will checkout at ecells with a total cost of $2,395. Try that with the other guys. Cost more! And, with them, you get no two year warranty on motor, No TEKTRO 4 piston brakes, No TEKTRO rotors 2.3mm front and rear, no Ecells DUAL CROWN forks, no large headlight, no high discharge Samsung batteries. no lifetime frame warranty, no five years experience with Dual battery high amp bikes. Wired does have a chain protector, lol.
@@e-cells2222 Thanks for the reply! I respect your wish to not mention the other competitor. I just would like to see the unbiased comparisons. I guess we'll see those in time. And yeah, your setup is the better value when factoring in their shipping costs. My thing is I won't be buying for another 8 months, and your dual star package says it's a limited time option, while the new Freedom is the base level option. Meaning I don't feel confident the dual star package will still be around or around the same price come next Feb when I'm ready to buy.
Cute cat
Pedaling 41.6....that is great!
Funny thing to me was that's exactly I did. 41.6 I'm lighter. Tim was definitely peddling harder. Lol
@@e-cells2222 ..after watching Tim and Alex's videos I am pondering selling my first bike...that I said I would never sell...because I can not carry a lot of weight without a wobble. I wanted to ride from Washington, DC to Pittsburgh but it will be near impossible on my existing "pedal style" bike. Your bike carries a lot of weight without a wobble...going to ponder.
@@IMBruceECLECTIC Yea you would really like loading that rack down!
Dude when you text a bike you really put it to the test. Awesome review, and another funny and informative video all in one. ☝️
Congratulations and I hope more e-bike companies send you more bikes to review.
What sets you apart from most other bike reviewers, is you know what you are talking about, and how to really push a bike to see if it can handle a hard ride 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Waiting to hear if you guys raised the price of the 5 star?
I think they did due to the tariffs.. I don't work for E-Cells though...
That sucks. I already had my up grades punched in on my order form, and before I wanted to punch the credit card to send ,I had a couple of questions. Called twice, and never could get anyone. Now, they jacked up the price. I guess I'm looking at the freedom again.
Your vocabulary is the best AUDS can provide
Learned us good!
Five Star or Freedom? Which one would you order at this moment?
Freedom Cruiser, hands down
@@johns5504for a girl yes. Get the Ecells.
The e cells bike is from a much more legitimate company with a CEO that has a true passion for his products. Wired is just a quick buck company that you could have trouble with long term. They do not even honor legitimate warranty claims about their poorly designed and cheaply made rear suspension.
Very good point! And it seems Chit is definitely leaning towards them as well.
Ecells doesn't disclaim motor wattanty issues if you unleash the beast and they warranty it for TWO years. Ecells is there for the ebiker. We care about you
great video chit&piss, i too like legs, but also racks, seats and kitty cats ;). that is a nice bike, but a love my wired freedom and my 2024 1/2 one that will be here at the end on the month. STAY WIRED :)
Wired Freedom has poorly designed rear suspension linkage. The bike flexes and should not. Check out the CZcams video about that.
@@willybrown55 hi i agree 100 percent . but they used thick material in the 2024 .5 , hope this helps it. i will see end of the month. my current 2024 has 3000 miles on it and i carry extra battery and alot of other stuff. i understand the flex is there, but i havent had any problems with the bike and love it.
I have a 2024 Freedom. The bike flexes and wiggles like it's made of Jello gelatin. I submitted a warranty claim when the bike had less than 75 miles in it and the CEO of Wiired ignored that. It's crazy.
I unlocked the speed limit which was only 41 mph. How can it go 49 mph speed?
I think they will cut off power at 45mph. Only way you can go faster than that is by pedaling and gravity.
@@shootthechit so only throtolle cann't be possible to achieve that speed ?
@@raja8806 No, fastest it will provide power to the motor is 45mph. You can verify this by using the throttle with the tire off the ground. Fastest I've been able to go on throttle only during a ride is 38mph
I'll pass on the sofa i want a lazy boy complete with a cup jolder and recliner and next test is the grand canyon jump Evel Knievel
The display on this bike is the exact same as the wired bikes.
Yes. And many other bikes. Great display. Actually, Wired has dropped it, in their latest release. I like this one better.
Correct, and its my favorite out of all the bikes I've tried so far
Nice B-Roll
Thanks.. I crashed my DJI drone and snapped one of the arms off, have you had any issues with yours? The object avoidance stopped working very well all the sudden and it would keep hitting things.
@shootthechit do you have a 3 or 4 drone?
I had a 3 last year and crashed it a couple of times cause it had no side sensors. But the 4 works like a charm, I just hate that's its slow cause it's always picking up something close and slows down. I'm tempted to just put it on sport mode on some rides just so it can keep up.
@@E-Ryders I have the 3. Super annoying the controller isn't compatible with the 4, so you gotta buy the whole kit again. What a racket!
Tracks of Terror...Planks of Death....no Group Rides with You....🤔🤣😂
Did you get this Ecells Five Star for free?
They sent me this bike for review yea
Needs a Gates belt drive to beat Lectric Lite as ebike of the year.
That rattling is annoying. I can't believe Ecells hasn't addressed that. I've seen numerous complaints on the subject. I'd be willing to pay a little more for a quieter setup.
Wired????
What's up big dawg. I'm going to be 44 in a few months. I've been thinking about buying a bike for a couple of years now. And came across your channel. I really want this bike! But I seen your video about the senada saber. I'm 6'2" 225. What do you think? Should I just buy the saber now and buy the 5 star next spring? I haven't ridden a bike in probably 25+ years. I myself live on the left coast in eastern Washington state.
Tough question, If you get the Saber and love it you would probably progress to wanting this bike, but also if you haven't ridden a bike in awhile the FIVE Star is going to be a big shock to you. Can you rent or try someone's bike first?
Just do it. 4 years backI was in same position. Didn't ride bike over 50 years. Now I regret- should done sooner. I got 2 ebikes now. 20" and 26" .
Are you allowed to say "slop?"
Always get the hammer before going to the swamp palace.
I came for the ProMAX Seat stem.. I guess I'll stay for the rest.
Where is cute puppy?
They had the day off
"BEEFY!"
lol