E-Cells Five Star Upgrades! Best 40mph eBike of 2024?
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Today we go over the soon-to-be-released E-Cells Five Star and all of the updates that have been shown on their website. Watch for more!
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Hey dude, I’ve just ordered one of these today using your discount code. I’m based in the UK but it mentioned nothing about the shipping costs? Don’t suppose you have any idea about that do you? Never ordered an EBike from the USA. Cheers 😊
Alex - Once again you have hit it out of the ballpark with this additional information on this bike. The controller gel you describe is amazing ; it's the first time I have heard of it. I have seen reviews of other high powered bikes that either lost power or stopped completely because they overheated. The reviewers mentioned the problem but no solution was given. This alone is a reason to buy this bike. All the updated information that the manufacturer has provided is extremely helpful & gives a person a true understanding of what they are purchasing. Finally the price (including free shipping) is fantastic & the smaller frame size for shorter riders like myself is something that will sell this bike over the competition.
Thanks Nick! I wanted to get the word out of all the updates since the last videos. This controller looks "bomb proof"
I used to have the wicked freedom. I sold it under the pretense of buying the new 2024 freedom. But after seeing this Five Star I decided to go with it.!!! Anticipation level is pretty high . Thank you for your video.
Welcome! It looks like it's going to be a very well polished machine
Why not just build the bike with all updates? Every time I turn around, there's overpriced updates. How about keeping the basket and helmet for a torque sensor.😢
So glad I watched this before going with the wired bike. I think this is the one I'm going for. Thanks for the discount code!
You're very welcome my friend. Enjoy!
Fantastic!! Every single time you do a video on the Ecells bike, their upgrades are killer!! I hope these bikes do very very well. This company really seems like they are building extremely solid bikes with great components.
They are extremely passionate about getting these bikes perfect. This isn't a side job for them. It seems like they will be amazing.
WOW I was thinking about buying another wired ebike because my suspension on the early 2023 model sucks , I have to extend the shock so far out as not to rub the controller that it's like not having any suspension at all . I am really considering this bike especially with all the accessories not to mention no $300 shipping and $100 off that's over $400 off compared to the wired !!!!!!
This one is a good value for sure!
@@maximumchargeEV so why do wired and this bike look the same?? Same company under a different name ??
@@robertshemonski618 ecells has been using their frame for now going on five years, and it's very heavy duty, designed with their dual motor bikes in mind. There was no copying of frames going on here.
And the warranty on E Cells products are considerably longer and better than wired
Great job! This bike keeps sounding better and better!
Thanks man! Indeed it does. Looking forward to the official release.
Between Ecells, Goat powered bikes, and other companies, I worry for the owners of wired. They need a big hug right now
You never know, maybe they have something up their sleeve!
Have you A/B tested the Goat vs the Freedom? They are not same kind of bike at all, so why would Wired even care?
I don't understand how this bike is better?
@@user-ht3hm9ng8s glad they didn't need to reinvent the wheel to put a battery on a bicycle....
Thanks for the discount code, I can’t hardly wait until April to ride this Awesome E-bike.
Great job on this review! I have subscribed and will look forward to seeing an update on this bike!
Thanks! Me too!
I was going to buy a freedom from a shop in sacramento, ca. With their $20 charge to set up the bike and test it out, plus calif. tax and wired's shipping the bike out the door was about $2500. I bought the ecells bike with the $100 coupon. Total out the door $1895. Plus I was able to get 6 months 0% interest with payments of $330. I saved around $600. WOW
wow, for $600 That's around the cost of a second battery. Good savings right there.
I’ve decided to stop trolling you. Unlike some other extremely sensitive EBike reviewers, you’ve been a good sport. I will support you from now on.
I TOLD YOU WE WOULD EVENTUALLY BE BEST FRIENDS!
@@maximumchargeEV knocked me over with a feather...
I knew johnrob would cave eventually
@@MrT-tn4qe cave?
@@johnrob3215 oops forgot you were uneducated, you probably don't understand simple terms of speech like that, my bad
Outstanding Review! Wow to the bike for that price!! Great value!!
Thanks Bruce! Excellent value indeed!
Thanks for keeping us up to date! So much to like about this ebike but the only thing missing is a sizing diagram with dimensions and measurements. Wish they would have that on their website.
I'll give them a heads up and see what they can do. That's a good idea.
@@maximumchargeEV You rock! I appreciate your efforts.
I agree, I pay 2485 for my wired .Ecells is 600 dollars cheaper and you can customize your bike.
Yeah, customize it for another grand!
And much better warranty from E ells
Well damn it. Great job! I have four e-bikes now, it’s a problem, and they all serve a different purpose…. My daily driver for work/ Wired Freedom. It’s an amazing bike. On your previous videos I argued against these. I lose. I’ve done that epoxy trick to all my controllers and that they do that with that motor…. Bikes now bulletproof. With your code it’s 400 bucks less/ wrack system is big deal when you don’t use a car like me. Less back packs. This one is going to hurt Steve and the boys. Apples to apples stings though…very well done.
Can't wait for this bike to come out to see it's real world performance. Thanks for the comment my friend!
Hopefully you will get a bike that you can show us
Awesome video and content great value for the bike.
Thanks for the comment friend! Can't wait to see the finished product
Great information on what's looking like a VERY competitive bike!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video
I’m seriously thinking about getting one! I’ve spoken to Rachel at E-cell and she was being very helpful.
I have a two-wheel drive Monarch and really liked it
Nice!
The down-tube on the ecell is much thinner where the battery sits than the new wired frame. It is definitely different but similar geometry. I hope someone with both bikes does a side by side video 😮soon!! $400 difference is hard to ignore though.
The frame they use has been used for years on the monarch with all sorts of duel motor options and still same frame with each,including off road models. Definitely proven to be strong enough " tried and true" I believe is the term that fits 👍
It’s more like closer to $600 difference if you add up everything including sales tax that you have to pay for the wired bike. And E Cells has a much better and longer warranty program
Great video. Have mine on order. Hopefully April delivery.
Nice! Congrats!
Appreciate it. Hope you get one to review.
Does it really come with a bike helmet, a small tool kit, small accessory bag for the front rack, set of mirrors and a cargo net? I don't see it listed anywhere on the page.
To compare is silly cause we all know the companies are going to keep raising the bar. Waiting on the company that finds that perfect sweet spot.
I hope ElectrifiedLatina doesn't see this video! For some reason she really hates it sight unseen! Some folks think she's working for Wired
She’s nutz.
I saw that video. She had another where she was comparing it with the motor goat v3. She was touting the steel sandwiched hub gears on the wired as an advantage. I had to point out the Motor Goat v3 was a direct drive motor, and thus had no internal hub gears to fail.
Can't wait till she sees a comparison video and shows ecells to be just as good if not better
I think once this ebike is released all will become clear, and the consumer will make the right decision.
Haha. She said it was the same bike and they stole everything from wired freedom but in say breath say the ecell isn’t good even though she never tried it. Clown.
That looks like an awesome bike. I wonder if they ship to Newfoundland. I Really enjoy your videos by the way.
Thanks!
Ship it to me in PA and I'll ride it up to you lol. Headed to Canada for my birthday in April!
What's your opinion of upgrading to the Gates Carbon Belt and Torque Sensor? Thanks for the video!
I like gears and a cadence sensor. But that's just me.
Does it really come with mirrors? I have never seen these on any picture of the bike.
The revv1 controller is potted also , pretty cool 😂
COOL! haha
The only thing I don't like about E-Cells is that every other bike they ever had seemed like it was like $5,000 until Wired started with the $2k Freedom and now E-Cells seems like they are trying to catch up to the market trend of not overpricing bikes.
If you look into the components that are used in their top end models they are very high end top shelf parts, not the usual stuff we see on bikes.
@justinwhite2951 Thats a good thing, right? Competition is always good for us consumers. Imagine if there was only one single retail e-bike manufacturer/company out there producing bikes. They would own the market and could pretty much set any price they wanted to for someone to own an e-bike. I tip my hat to ECells for being competitive. 👍🏻
It is absolutely a good thing. But I like to credit the companies that deliver value to the consumer first rather than the ones that gained outrageous margins the last several years on overpriced bikes. It’s all good but I don’t think we should be giving E Cells too much credit here. They came down in price pretty late in their history and only because other manufacturers figured out how to do it better, faster and cheaper.
BETTER LATE THAN NEVER!@@justinwhite2951
For me, wired freedom is overpriced, I would be okay with 2K out the door price, but in reality, you will ended up paying $2500 with shipping and tax, wired hides all other extra fees, which why I hate it. They should have clearly stated that shipping and tax will be applied just next to the $2000 price tag. I would not buy any e-bike over $2000, I would have bought the wired freedom if it’s truly just $2000 out the door.
I wish people would stop saying waterproof. The electrical parts are water resistant. Warranty sounds great if a company stands by it.
If the entire pcb and components is encased in the gel, and there is no water ingress where the wires are (like the video clip I showed) why would it not be virtually waterproof? With the exception of submerging it into deep water, I don't see how water could get in.
I'm definitely leaning more towards the ecells bike now (over the wired), but I really hope we start seeing some hands on reviews soon! @Maximum Charge - Do you have a means to find out if they will offer a dual battery option for the Five Star?
No word on the dual battery setup but I don't see why it would be a problem for them since they have the special rear racks to accommodate.
@@maximumchargeEV Here's hoping they offer an option before April 🤞
You did not discuss the 17" vs 19" frame options ? what frame size is the wired freedom for comparison ? any idea ?
I did
@@maximumchargeEVill have to re-watch :) thanks
Wired Freedom with a front rack and better price. I have to say, if I wasn’t picking it up on Thursday, I would order this right now!
I am curious about the rack that will be offered because the photo of the bike does not show the still photo of the plan and the rack as a part on the table.
Soon there will be lots of accurate photos of the bike.
IT DO I TALKED TO DAVE THE OWNER!!
Can you dual battery by using the top tube water bottle mounts?
I don't see why not.
I enjoy my Wired Freedom very much, but I wish I would have waited for this one. Could have saved a lot of money. I think Wired has a stiff competition now.
Competition is good for the consumer!
The website gives an option for a dual battery setup. Where will the second battery sit? I have not seen one on the website with both batteries mounted. I would think the second battery will help with distance and higher torque. Thoughts?
it comes with a special rear rack that can house a second battery.
Did I miss something? Some people say the Hentach motor is geared. Is that true?
Yes. Steel reinforced gears
Waiting on my blue one👍
Nice!
You can buy that gel and add it to any controller I would assume
Possibly, but I'm guessing that less than one percent of all people who buy ebikes would be willing to do that so it's nice that it comes preinstalled.
@@maximumchargeEV definitely lol I would rather it come with it then have to do it and it's not real cheap to buy either
Even with the price difference I was leaning towards wired, especially since the ecells bike hasn’t been tested yet, but with the extended warranty on the frame and other components the ecells might be worth the risk.
True! Will you wait until the release of this bike to decide?
@@maximumchargeEV probably not lol
I asked on another thread about how long the free basket will be offered, do you know?
@@randalllamons7150 Unsure
Had a senada that had this gel inside the controller. Made it hard to shunt mod.
Yeah you'll have to do some digging to get to the shunts. My guess is that less than 1% of all ebike purchasers will be interested in shunt modding so I think for the majority of consumers the gel is a plus, but I see where you are coming from. Can you remove some of it, and refill it with your own?
@maximumchargeEV I burned it out with a soldering iron and refilled with silicone. They were located at the end of the pcb but it was a clear gel. I wanted to shuntmod my wallke but it clearly didn't have stunts. Must be a different setup in that controller. Word to the wise with wallke bikes is not to modify a wallke....they never have parts and it's hard to communicate with them.
You are sure putting the big push on an unreleased untested bicycle. I hope it does turn out to be as exciting amazing special spectacular as you are promoting.
True, and yes hopefully it lives up to the hype!
If the eCells bike had a belt drive and a Pinion gear box (no chain and derailleur) it would be a real force to recon with!
What's the power limit on those?
@@maximumchargeEV Not exactly sure what you mean, but the the ecells bike would have all the power and speed it currently has but with the maintenance free robustness of a belt drive and gears enclosed in an casing with oil...which is advanced automotive technology. Weather proof and no more messy chain and constant derailleur adjustments.
Wait nvm I was thinking of something else. Yes that would be cool but $$$!!
@@maximumchargeEVFor sure but would be worth it for the maintenance free, longevity and greater efficiency aspect. Something along the lines of the the Ride1up Prodigy V2 or the Priority current. I think that belt drives and Pinion/Rohloff/Alfine style gearboxes are the future of all bikes and ebikes.
Pinion gear box? check out lectric one
Are they going to make the 5 star AWD? or at least sell a kit.
Love your channel - might I suggest holding the subscribe/like button asks for a few minutes, maybe at an interesting juncture, where you are changing pace or subject matter? There's something off-putting with the requests before 45 seconds have elapsed. As stated, just a suggestion. I can't be alone in feeling some annoyance. Cheers!
Great suggestion!
I really wanted a Freedom until I realized how big it is. If I got a 17" frame would it be smaller or same size as the Freedom?
Would be smaller. The other day I saw a photo of someone on the bike who's 5' 2". Check out their official Facebook group for the evells five star.
Ok thanks. I'm 5'8 so not that short. I just don't want a huge bike. I've always ridden a smaller frame than what's recommended for my size
@@rickymahoney6664 The Freedom is measured as a 18.3" frame.
Weird I just checked their site and it said it weighs 77 pounds with the battery
They are always updating info
Do they have a date in April when these bikes will ship?
Not sure.
I can't find any information on minimum seat height or stand over height.
should be in the ecells five star facebook group. check it out.
@@maximumchargeEV You were correct. In fact, they have a photo of a 5’2” woman standing over a 17” Five Star.
Looks like the same bike as the wired freedom... Nice bike but I don't think they allow those on the bike path they're too fast so I guess you have to plan on riding in traffic
It's not. It also comes locked in at class 2.
I downloaded the catalog from Hentach and cannot find any motor rated over 48V. Is that a red flag?
Motors can be run at whatever voltage they can handle. Most motor ratings on manufacturer websites show specs for 48v, but they are regularly run at 52v, 60v, even 72v
I understand that you can run the motor with different voltage. The point is they are not rated for power over 48V So what happens over time? Will it void warranty? Will it shorten expected life?
So can you ride it at full speed and it won't void the warranty because you can't do that with the Wired bike?
Who told you that about Wired?
@@ricke95126 the WIRED FAQ on their website says if you ride it faster than 20MPH “Increased wear and tear on components from speeds greater than 20 mph will not be covered under warranty”
@@ricke95126 the company, every youtuber that makes videos on them. just email the company they will tell you
Just tried to check this and I can't click on their warranty page for some reason. Broken link.
@@maximumchargeEV on their website in the frequently asked questions at the very bottom, under “what’s the Max speed” , it says “Increased wear and tear on components from speeds greater than 20 mph will not be covered under warranty” . Is what i was referring to. But I’m not sure if / how they would enforce that
I wish it came with an option for a bigger headlight.
That's a good point. Maybe they will release an updated version some day.
Hold on MC, the year’s still young. You haven’t tried out the Lyric Graffiti X, Ristretto 512, or the Segway Xyber. For best 40mph bike. And even though it’s got all these upgrades, is it a true 40mph bike? In other words, is it Goat-worthy? Also, what’s keeping me from buying this bike is what kept me from buying the wired freedom: sucky battery range and no options to put on a bigger one or double
Those companies don't pay, so no love from MC
@@ricke95126you’re a true mercenary sir. Respect ✊
I would love to try those bikes. I'll reach out. I added the "?" to insinuate that it "might" be a 40mph bike. Will have to test to verify you know? Goat bike, and the other ones you mentioned, is a different type of bike all together, I don't see it as competition for this bike which is more of a "mountain bike" style.
Those are much more expensive, not apples to apples. Much higher quality.
Rack 'em 🎉! So I guess you like this better than Jflys bine company?
Who's Jfly? :)
I wanted to share my experience with an eBike that I have recently owned. The Juiced RCS with the Off-road eBike controller that I bought last fall. It is an excellent eBike that provides riders with the benefits of torque while still feeling like a bike, not a motorcycle with pedals. It is an amazing setup, particularly at the price point. However, it lacks rear suspension, and it could use a bit more speed. I researched other options and considered the Wired Freedom, but it wasn't refined enough for my taste. The Wired Freedom is an experiment in raw power with a few guys specing out the bike from a supplier in China, buying closeout frames, and building a bike around it (Gen1). Hats off to them for finding Hentech, but the rest of the bike is a parts bin bike. The Gen 2 is more closeout frames that did not sell, all 18.5s. I then came across the ECells eBike and was impressed by its design and quality. David at ECells leveraged his known suppliers and built something with a solid foundation. The frame comes with multiple size options, which is an indicator of a real supply chain. The bike also features decent components, such as the Deore Derailleur. The potted controller is another great feature that will limit the ability to shunt it, but the bike should still be faster than anyone needs it to be. Mr Cleveland is big on rider safety and understands the impact it has on the industry. The cutout rims are just another indication of his attention to detail and leveraging his established supply chain, which means replacement parts will not be an issue. Overall, I think this eBike would be fantastic with Grin's new Super Harness and an Erider torque sensor. These additions would make the eBike even more enjoyable and perfect for riders who want to go fast and still feel like they are riding a bike.
@@ricke95126 thanks for the comment! Yes you can tell David is very passionate about his craft.
Will this bike be available for the uk?
Not sure. Check with customer support
Just a heads up guys, they just offered 24" tire and rim option
Yup!
I live in Chicago so I could just pickup a Wired Freedom for free. But with free shipping, no sales tax and a two year warranty on motor/battery I might just go for the Five Star. I haven't decided yet. I currently have a cheapo Amazon eBike so I'm not in a hurry (I daily-commute on my ebike).
Looks like you have time to wait and see what the released product is like!
@@maximumchargeEV How long is that code of yours gonna be good for?
@@MrLaptopus end of 2025
WHAT IS THE MAX LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY OF THIS BIKE?
330LBS WHY ARE YOU YELLING AT ME?!
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JUST BOUGHT ONE FROM THE OWNER DAVE GOT A MILITARY DISCOUNT $100.00. HE DIDN'T THINK I WAS YELLING HIM, NICE GUY FROM VEGAS. PS: AT MY AGE I LIKE CAPS. ALSO WITH AN ENGLISH DEGREE FROM COLLEGE IT ONLY YELLING WITH EXCLAMATION MARKS!!! OTHERWISE THEIR JUST BIG LETTERS EASIER TO READ AT MY AGE. GLAD YOU ASKED WHY.@@maximumchargeEV
CAUSE I LOVE YOU WHY ELSE.? LIKE I AM LEGALLKY BLIND AND THERE'S NO EXCLMATION POINTS AT THE END OF THE SENTENCE TO MAKE IT YELLING BUT A ? MARK. YOU SPEEK ENGLISH? GOOD ENGLISH I DOUBT IT. I WENT TO COLLEGE AND GOT A MINOR IN ENGLISH BESIDE MY MAJOR.@@maximumchargeEV
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Are they still discounting the 100 off coupon?
you bet! max100
Yeah, I see that now. I just filled out the order and used your code. I'm gonna order the extra battery, duel crown forks, all three bags that go on the back, mirrors, the gold wheels under gloss black frame, the zigzag tires. Comes to around 27 hundred. Basically the same price as freedom once you figure in tax, shipping, and insurance, but I'm getting more for my buck with e-cells.
@@stevegriffith7236 awesome! sounds like you'll get an epic ebike. Enjoy my friend!
I wonder if it's going to come with sealed bearings in the rear linkage or brass bushings.
Will have to check with customer service.
@@maximumchargeEV I realized recently, you can take the brass bushings out and replace them with sealed 8mm Flanged Bearings on a lot of these bikes for about $25, Made a huge difference on one of my bikes.
@@bassw1758 Good to know!
Great idea...wow...getting potted is happening everywhere....🤣😂
LOL
I have herd that the holes in the wheels make the wheels bend easier like jumping up curbs and also I think they help with more suspension in the tires being able to squish better so some good and some bad.
They make the wheels much stronger. Mountain bikes don't come single walled.
Google Maps shows ECells address as a house with a swimming pool and shipping containers outside. No other building on the site.
Update: My comment above is not accurate. ECells just made a short video and I went back to Google Earth and ECells has building and storage containers. It appears to be a real small business and we know they have been around for a while. So my mistake on making this comment and if I had the ability I would take it down. Nothing wrong with small businesses!!
Good to hear about the update!
I want one
what's stopping you from getting one?
Seems expensive over the wired freedoms
it's actually MUCH less expensive. Way less.
Potted. thats also how folks used to insulate their electric guitar pickups. with wax though
At 5:00 you begin talking about the rear rack and it is a bit confusing because you are showing two different racks in the pictures & drawings. I'd like to know which one is going to be included, and the dimensions, and capacities. Both appear to attach to the bike in the same manner which seems to be a better setup than the Wired bike. I like the racks they are using on their two wheel drive models since it appears to be a longer rack, but they appear to sit up higher which I don't like. I'd like to see the specs on the one that is going to be used. A long low rack is what I'd like to see. I placed my order for the Five Star last week not just because of the real world money savings & better construction, but because it also seems to have a better warranty. I searched the Wired site for warranty info but found none. I imagine it's 12 months. Those extras you mentioned at the end of the video are those exclusive to your discount code? I used a code but it was not yours. So, for those of us that have already placed our orders, are we going to get those extra goodies? I subbed primarily to hear your updates about this bike. I want to hear the good, the bad, and the ugly, and here's hoping the last two are few.
true, there are a few photos floating around, but the ones I labeled "actual photos of five star rack" will be what the rack looks like. I believe the extras are included regardless of the code you use. Enjoy!
Thanks for the clarification on this!
We’ll see on the testing when bike comes out. They can perfectly legally build a bike similar to the freedom. But make it better off the freedoms defects. Car manufacturers do it every year. Freedom right now have bad frames and forks. Not looking good for them. This is from all the complaints on user groups on Facebook. I will still change out them handlebars. Never liked the look.
I drew a really cool picture of a new ebike that is better, and cheaper than this one. The picture of the frame alone is .375 decades old
did you use crayons?
They are not cheap anymore.
Price should still be 1895 with my code
did they promise you a bike? money? what?
If everything goes as planned I will be receiving this bike for a full review, and the coupon code earns commission so it helps the channel. Why do you ask?
Looks like a Wired Freedom
Actually the Wired looks like an ecell
@@tenncutt yes. The e cells was first
I can see why you would say that, but it's a totally different frame.
@@maximumchargeEV So why is the wired bike look exactly like the Ecells???
@@robertshemonski618 ecells has been using their frame for now going on five years, and it's very heavy duty, designed with their dual motor bikes in mind. There was no copying of frames going on here. Lots of bikes have similar designs.
Their customer service sucked. I ordered one and ended up cancelling it. And it wasn’t going to get here till July sometime. I really wanted it but the wait and the customer service no thanks. I really wanted this bike too bad- ordered a goat .
Sorry to hear that. What exactly happened? Any specifics? E-cells is reading the comments. Maybe they can help.
@@maximumchargeEV they didn’t want to do anything lol. I ordered a bike, wanted to change color. Emailed, no response , called. Was told no problem and I’d get an email. No response. Emailed again- nothing. Dm the owner - no response . Called again-Was told it was the order for the wrong color . I canceled was told I’d get confirmation. Again nothing had to call a couple times to get refund and email stating it was canceled .way way harder then it should - sucks I really wanted that bike. What would have happened if I needed warranty help…… no thanks.
What customer service - you didn't even have the bike yet. I have a Goat coming...they are delayed in shipping too, have not updated the website yet.
I called, got a lovely person on the phone, she said she would email me a photo of the newer colors - and I never heard. I'm dubious of all comments.
Wired just got UL certification for entire bike?
Im not subscribing just based on how you pronounced Buh-in. theres a bunch of letters ( T's) !! im jk😂😂❤❤
Lol wait which word?
@@maximumchargeEV button 🤣🤣
@@ramcharger154 hahaha really is it that bad?
Beautiful🫡 this blows wired out of the water, all they have for there controller is a plastic box which is wonderful for overheating🥵, e-cells controller has definitely caught my attention as a former custom e-bike owner i know just how important it is in keeping powerful electronics cool. I cant wait to get my hands on this bike and upgrade it with a second powerful battery.
This bike would be insane with two batteries!
Id just speak english and say pounds.
What do you mean?
another commentary
review soon
@@maximumchargeEV looking forward to that :)