Wired Freedom, A Mistake?
2024 ж. 20 Нау.
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How I got to the point of buying a Wired Freedom. Was that the mistake? No, it corrected my mistake!
How I got to the point of buying a Wired Freedom. Was that the mistake? No, it corrected my mistake!
Just fyi, if you give Steve a call and tell him about your sprocket being damaged during shipping, I'm sure he'd be happy to send you a new one at no charge. Their customer service is awesome!
Love my 2023 WIRED FREEDOM 2895 MILES is proof. I forget that I am in my mid 60s when I'm out riding. My short rides are about 20miles.
Wow, nice! I forget about everything when riding.
Nice video and good information
I lowered the gearing on my Freedom, 46 tooth chain ring in front. I think 49 on back. "Shoot the Chit" youtuber shows you how to change this, and I didn't have to remove any links in chain... Now it a hill climbing off road BEAST! Also removed fenders and rack, headlight. Swapped out pedals for clip in on one side, platform on the other. Changed grips to more grippy ones.. With lower smaller chain ring up front better off road ground clearance, with new pedals less change of pedal strike when leaning bike and negotiating corners.. Love my FREEDOM!!! Love your videos too!!! : )
Are the crank arms the same length? My feet have dragged at times on corners.
Cranks arms are the same, but i swapped out the pedals for theses clip in SPD on one side, ride with cleats so can pull up on pedal stroke as well as push down, better workout and can power pedals through full rotation of pedal stroke. Brand was "FUNN" on Amazon for $100 can also ride or use the platform side with regular shoes... Get the smaller size, won't get p3edal strikes on corners. Also, better ground clarence if you ride off road like I do in northern California. But with this gearing can climb steep hills like crazy like I do in the East San Francisco Bay Are4a, but you hardly lose any top end, I don't need to go 40MPH, so I prefer better torque and power at higher RPMS >> Easier to pedal too when at Pedal Assist Zero when you want to get a good workout.@@BabyBoomer1959
Most fat tire ebikes have chain rings that are too small. Meaning you're geared to low. In the highest gear you're spinning your legs off at 25mph. Then the freedom comes out with a massive 56t chain ring which is to big for some people who take lots of hills. It's geared to high even when in the lowest gear. I'm thinking a 48 or 50t chain ring would be a nice compromise on the Freedom. More clearance between the ground and the smaller chain ring is a plus as well.
Just subscribed to your channel. I know it isn't how you ride yourself, but I would love to see a video on throttle only range test please. Keep up the good work!
Maybe, cause I don’t have best setup for recording while riding. I can’t pedal at the same time! Thanks
There is a review out there, throttle only. Think it was ... 33 to 35 miles. You can double that range by pedaling and using PAS 1 and 2.
You are So right ! I am shocked how many E-bikes come with super uncomfortable low handle bars. Stepping up to BMX style is not difficult However, If all the leads are too short it turns into a nightmare to swap over ! Thus making other E-bike options a deal breaker..
Great point about the wiring length!
I might make a bottom protector with my 3d printer
Great idea for the DIY skid plate, what did you use exactly?
Plastic front fender from a HeyBike Sola that had 2 -1/4” wide tires. I just cut the length in half, perfect fit.
got mine last week never owned one before I love mine and ride when the weather is right it s addictive I'm 44
It’s a bit of a beast!
Nice vid. I’ve been riding the Kepler for over a year. I’m with you-20 is about all I ever do. Or less. I also upgraded from a 500 watt that just wasn’t doing it on hills. Now I’m thinking hard about a bike with a bigger battery and I may try a torque sensor.
I had a torque sensor on 500 watt bike, I prefer the cadence sensor with a known predetermined power output. I can keep cadence and exertion fairly steady throughout the ride.
@@BabyBoomer1959 at my age 76 I don’t know if I would view the extra pedaling as a plus especially since I already know how to work the cadence pretty well. I do find ghost pedaling pretty annoying though. I may get the torque sensor and keep my Kepler especially since the used market prices are way down. It seems fairly obvious that the Chinese are dumping the low end bikes as fast as they can.
I just received mine about a month ago. After putting it together I boosted the speed up and I can top out at 30mph. Almost all speed limits in Las Vegas are 45. With the 4 Cylinder Turbos they push upwards of 55 - 60mph Everywhere! But there is a new Scooter Rental business moving here according to an internet local news channel article. And 20mph is the legal limit. Class 2. But now that it is warming up, I'm looking forward to parking my expensive to repair car for as long as I can.
The Wired Freedom is an Alpha Machine ! Large and in Charge ! My Freedom was well worth the wait. However now I hear there are Freedom's in stock, you can actually have one by next week . A few weeks ago, some friends and I went on a fantastic 67 mile ride down the Santa Ana river bike trail from Green river road to Huntington beach. We had lunch on the boardwalk. Must have seen over a1000 ebikes down at the beach ! It was a hoot ! Yes we were all packin additional batteries with blenders to make that ride ! (range anxiety sucks). Can't wait to do it again !
Wish I was 3000 miles closer!
What blenders are you using? Are you running two batteries at the same time?
video cut off at the end, what's up with the spokes? That is a major concern on hub drive systems I am told
Rear ones were loose. Still working on that video. Had weeks of bad weather here, ugh.
If your brakes fail, you can always use your foot on the the tire to stop. When I was a kid i had a BMX with no bakes at all and this is how i would stop it. Confirmed to work on a rad runner.
Hmm, I am trying to imagine the physics of that. Would sure hate to depend on its success.
one thing is missing a place to hold a fishing pole
I really like the handle bar setup but I am not a fan of the fat 4 inch tires. If they made the option to swap out for 2.8 to 3 inch tires I would buy one tomorrow.
Yep, the fat tires are the weakest point for me and think 3” with 15 psi would work better.
As we woodworkers always say: Make it hurt just once. I couldn't be happier that I bought a 2024 Wired Freedom. I also started looking at the $1,000 mark, but I couldn't find a bike with the fratures I wanted. The Wired Freedom checked off every box except "free". I won't hold that against them.
Would this bike be good for a gravel rutted jeep trail that does uphill for 3 miles?
Guess it depends how steep. I go up a mile long hill no problem. Also, when you say ruts, it is definitely not a mountain bike. It handles bumps well, but ruts would need to be extreme low speed crawling in my opinion.
@@BabyBoomer1959ok thanks
I would say change the handle bars to straight mountain bike bars and you are good to go. Much better control
@@DASO_MILITIA but this bike is no MTB. To big and heavy. It's more of a cruiser for the street that can also do well on dirt fire roads, lighter trails. Not built for gnarly technical stuff. So the BMX bars, being much higher, is better for a more comfortable upright riding position and suits the freedom well.
I just bought two E-Cell 5 Star Bikes. More upgraded features for the same money with no shipping, tax, and insurance cost.
Keep us posted on your experience.
It got more option less upfront spending?
@@jasonkrantz8946 Yes. Basic bike are about the same. 5 Star: Better Controller Better Rims Better Warrantee With no Shipping, Insurance, or tax charges you have about $400 to send in Up Graded Options and the total prices are about the same. Owners of Wired Do Not Seem to what to back their product for more than One Year Warrantee. Plus I see Reviews on KZhead where the Wired Freedom Shuts Down when the Controller gets Hot. E-Cell has already Addressed and Corrected that Problem. Seems E-Cell as a company wants to have a Relationship with its Customers and Wired Management just wants to take Your Money and put out an Inferior product.
pedal assist 5 is definitely over powered but I love it
same
I got lucky and got mine from the first stimulus check when covid started so the price wasn't over a 2000 just over a thousand
You said the Freedom had a 750W motor...It's actually a 1500W continuous 2200W peak. Just an update for the shoppers.
Understood regarding peak, but also note the label behind the rear shock at 750w…
@@BabyBoomer1959 this is from the official Wired website. All our our ebikes come standard with a powerful 1500w continuous (2200w peak) geared hub motor that produces 138 Nm of torque and capable of 31MPH+. So if yours says 750W there's something amiss.
I know, I know, but at the same time they are saying it is delivered as a 750w Class 2 bike. If you change configuration that may no longer be the case…
@@BabyBoomer1959 yes, it has a class 2 sticker, and it is factory "down tuned" to meet that specification. The factory fully understands, and engineered their bike to be a 2kw plus operation. The class 2 sticker is just a silly game they are playing to skip around the legality issues in some states. All that said, the various All Wheel Drive (AWD, dual motor) bikes with 2kw of total power will always outclimb the Wired freedom. For one, you have two wheels applying power, AND your total torque figure is about 30 to 40 percent higher.
Look for E-cells
Maybe next one…
Love my Freedom. Got an Ecells on order. Nothing fancy on Ecells so that I can make a direct comparison.
Nice that you found a bike you can live with. Rack and bike bag on a rear sup. bike - big problem. If you do not lock out the rear end the motion will destroy the bag and contents. When trail riding, the bag/rack is taken off.
Thanks, I find that the bungies keep everything tight. No damage to contents so far…
The Jones syndrome...
Please see my response to your "crank arm question".... FREEEEDDDOOOOOMMMMMM!!!! : )
Prices dropping due to upcoming bans on ebikes. China panicking and moving them fast as possible. Dual motor $1000!!! Soon the 2nd hand market will be flooded too. We should be okay for this summer at least. Big cities will be first effected.....
Prices are dropping because warehouses are packed with bikes that aren't moving , while the wired freedom is selling like hotcakes ! Wired has just recently been able to actually have some bikes in stock. My Freedom was a 3 month wait, it almost killed me! But it was worth it !
I think it would be a mistake to buy this bike if you like to run on the bike paths for people walk.... If you like to ride on the beaches all the time and have a lot of very steep hills maybe I'd buy one.
Just because it has power doesn’t mean you have to ride with all of it. I need it for the hills, otherwise I average about 18 mph just like my 500 watt bike.
Thats not true at all, I use mine everywhere, streets, bike paths, fire roads, make my own trials with it, the thing is a beautiful beast that is a blast to ride. I can go anywhere with it, heavy snow, deep puddles and mud too, no problem, very strong torque and never worry about my drivetrain or chain snapping and stranding me out there. I love that I can now finally follow the roads under the power lines and get way out to woods so easily now, best toy ever, can't wait for summer weather
I bought my freedom for three reasons. #1 Plenty of power to get up steep grades, especially if you’re heading into the wind ! #2 26 inch fat tire full suspension with BMX handlebars rides very comfortable and cushy! #3 For $2000 you get a bad ass super comfortable, powerful full suspension E-bike,with terrific Customer Support . That’s a smoking deal.!
Adults know to slow down near walkers. We have the power to speed right back up when we're past you.
Silly rabbits
I see a lot of electric bikes out on the road , But no Wired Freedoms !
I have seen a few.
I'm starting to see them more and more, keep in mind they are new
How did you get to that point? You were rich, that's why.
Let’s say I worked hard, hardly rich…
Believe me, it takes about 40 years of alarm clocks, schools, part time jobs, then finally full time jobs, more alarm clocks, years on end, and then you get there. Amazing when I think back. You got to do the grind if you want some money in your pocket.
Some real sense there!!
Do yourself a favor. Compare Warrantees of the Wired Freedom and The E-Cell’s 5 Star!!!! Wired Freedom: Only One Year Warrantee. E-Cell’s 5 Star: Frame= Lifetime Warrantee. Motor and Battery= 2 Year Warrantee. All Other 5 Star Components= One Year Warrantee. Compare for yourself!!! Facts Not Emotion!!! Signed- “The Sixth”
Wired Freedom just got a monster upgrade. A second battery, a 45 Amp controller that's potted, a 304 mm 4 piston brake setup, upgraded front forks, and a 3,000 watt motor. A longer warranty, and UL rating on the bike as well. All for the same price as before: $1,999 +shipping and tax. You can pick up up to save shopping if you're close enough.
@@davidgraham2673 Mr. Graham, I guess you missed The News. Hantach Motors will Not Warrantee their Motors to a manufacturer that uses above 40 amp Controllers. Wired bikes that use a 45 amp Controller will Not have there Hentach Motors Warranted by Hentach. WOW!!! I would call Wired offices to verify this Fact!!!!
@@davidgraham2673 I would also ask the Wired owner if he warrantees his bikes if customer change the configuration of the bike to go more than 20 MPH. His Company Policy Statement of Wired’s web site states they will Not.
It's not pretty...I think I saw it in "The Wizard of Oz". Miss Gulch was dognapping Toto to fry him.
Had to think about this one…
@@BabyBoomer1959 Gulch even had the rear rack and a basket.