SONDORS METACYCLE HONEST REVIEW AND IMPRESSIONS- Rethink EVERYTHING you know about it!!
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- čas přidán 24. 08. 2022
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I got the chance of riding and giving my impressions on the Sondors Metacycle, thanks to an anonymous owner, who was so gracious to lend me his time, and his pretty cool moded Meta. What do you think about it, pretty interesting mods he’s done so far.
Lock and unlock on Sondors Metacycle (1:48)
Alarm and security system on Sondors Metacycle (2:59)
Battery removal /charging on Sondors Metacycle (4:03)
Bonus: Handling and Weight (5:29)
0-60 Speed Test on Sondors Metacycle (6:07)
Peak Power / Sustained Speed on Sondors Metacycle (9:03)
Metacycle Sport mode Behavior (9:39)
Regen braking on Sondors Metacycle? (10:27)
Ride comfort / suspension (11:39)
What does the Sondors Metacycle sound like? (13:15)
Phone fit in wireless charging compartment (14:11)
Honest Opinion (15:12)
If you’re looking for sport bike specs, torque, top speed, handling, seat positioning, positioning, shocks, this is not it.
If however you’re simply wanting to take a fun cruise by the shore, quick errands or a decent commute to work and back, this is plenty power, range, and cool factor to cover either of those scenarios.
You’re not carrying this on the highway and attempting to overtake other vehicles. While the Metacycle is highway-legal, you don’t want to get anyone aggro, riding on this because you simply will not be able to outpace tailgaters.
Though absolutely No bike is ever really safe, the Metacycle, being an EV with relatively no audible noise to alert drivers of your presence on a busy highway, you want to take extra safety precautions, and render yourself extra visible through your choice of gear.
But at the same time, again, being an EV, you get to hear things you never could before - like the sound of a car coming from behind, and to be more spatially aware, since it’s a silent ride.
The seating is by far my biggest complaint on the Metacycle. And the suspension, not far behind, is my next one. I’m on the taller and weightier end of the spectrum, at 6 foot 3 and just over 250 pounds, big boned and can’t do much about it, and riding the Metacycle, if I have to be honest, is definitely not the most comfortable of rides. It’ll make you want to take breaks often to avoid a bad back. The larger you are, the thinner it seems for you as a rider, and there simply isn’t enough seat real estate to comfortably... I’m just gonna say it as it is… rest those royal cheeks on.
Both I and the owner, who’s a faithful rider since early 90s, agree that from our perspective and experience, The Metacycle’s tuning is just not the best. Some things need a bit more travel, others need some tightening, or some lubrication. But as a package, it’s definitely appealing.
Is the Metacycle worth the price tag of $5000 dollars ($5700 dollars to be exact with the not so white glove delivery fee) it was preordered for? YEA! Is it worth it at the new, upped price of $6500 dollars (or around $7000 - $7200 dollars with the delivery fee?) YEA!! You get a lot more thrill from the Sondors Metacycle than that eBike the same price in your neighbor’s garage parked beside his Porsche Taycan.
This might sound off to some, but follow me, I promise it’ll makes sense. So… The Sondors Metacycle is by far one of the best looking, AND performing electric SCOOTERS today. Yes, because of its looks, most people have the Metacycle in the wrong category when it comes to what it’s supposed to replace in your collection, and where it was meant to fit in the market. The Sondors may have done a poor marketing job making it seem like it’s the future of motorcycles - it’s a scooter, with a really futuristic, cool motorcycle frame on it.
All in all, after riding this Metacycle, I can absolutely tell you that it is well worth the wait, and that if you preordered yours, without any false expectations, and forfeiting the obviously overestimated claims from Sondors, you will be very very satisfied with your purchase.
The bike is just a head turner, and a conversation starter. I mean, in the short 3 hours I had with it, I must have sold a handful of onlookers to Sondors for free, just answering their questions.
Look out for my next review video of the Metacycle head to head with the Ryvid Anthem, and until next time, this has been Trevor with MetaReady, signing out.
That 0-60 time is a security feature. If someone takes off on it, you can catch them on foot. ;-)
Nice work. I missed it. Did you mention range of battery?
You put this together really well
Trevor, thank you so much for your review. Especially appreciate the speed test comparison between riders. A very well organized presentation overall and very helpful for the community at this point in time. Bravo!
Thanks for the video! It answered all my questions! Great job! be safe.
Great review! Thorough and with perspective. It's a budget electric two wheeler. It'll help pave the way for more, better iterations. I'd say it's a new segment of bike/scooter all together.
Anti-sieze can be applied to the threads in the frame which should protect them somewhat during repeated use. But not indefinitely. Drilling & installing helicoils may work, at least for a while.
Dude you've just gotten your newest follower!!! Lovelovelove the total honesty an knowledge!!!
Excellent review wish your channel great success!
Great review!
great review-despite the setbacks they still look cool
Nice review, I ordered the SuperMassive. Patiently waiting. Hands down, some of the hottest technology hitting the streets! I’ll be charging mine with solar power.
What visor is on the bike?
Looks like another Sondors reviewer in the ranks! Welcome!
I might have missed it, but how did you go about getting it insured and plated for CA roads? No doubt that the bike is absolutely sexy looking. Reminds me of an EV version of the Vitpilen 401. Quite a looker!
I'm wondering if the $6500 is including shipping. The post below is from the Sonders site.
Thanks for clearing up that the Right Brake Lever IS the Front Brake!
Since 0-60 is out the window, and this isn't really highway suitable after all... what's the 0-40 like?
Thanks for an honest review.
I was wondering about real world range also. A test at highway speed and at city driving would be a welcome edition for a second video. I'm sure the Sonders estimates are way off just like the 0-60. One thing though, on a light low power electric "motor cycle" Driver weight is going to make a huge impact as you have seen. I'm 195 so i'd be about in between you two as far as 0-60 goes. Nothing like getting outran by a Sur ron :) Hopefully someone will come out with some good aftermarket upgrades like a better seat and a brake upgrade kit. Other videos I have watched they also said the brakes left much to be desired.