Tag: Bike

For Starters

I’ve got to kick us off this time talking about the price of this bike. The Siskiu T7e is regularly priced at $4,199, but during their Black Friday sale BikesOnline has this bike priced at $3,199. Now, that’s an incredible price, especially considering that I mention more than once that this bike feels like a $5,000 bike with the level of components on it. Let’s get into it!

Motor & Battery

The Siskiu T7e is equipped with a Shimano EP801 motor and a Shimano 630 Wh battery. The EP801 is a 250W mid drive motor capable of producing 85Nm of torque. The battery charges to 80% in 3 hours and 100% in 5 hours and will carry you up to 87 miles in Eco or 31 miles in Boost. That battery is removable for convenient charging, but you can also charge it while it’s installed.

Drivetrain, Brakes, wheels & Tires

The Drivetrain on the Siskiu T7e is a mix and match Shimano 1×12. The shifters and rear derailleur give you crispy precision with the SLX range. The all-steel, 10-51T, microspline hub cassette is from the Deore line. The chain ring is 34T, also from Shimano.

The rims on the Siskiu T7e are 29ers from Entity. The XL3 is tubeless ready with a 35mm internal width. The tires are Schwalbe Hans Dampf which are also tubeless ready and 2.6″ wide.

The brakes on the Siskiu T7e are SRAM Code R hydraulic disc brakes. The rotors are 203mm both front and rear and the calipers are 4-piston. Part of being able to go fast is having the confidence in being able to stop, and these are confidence inspiring.

Suspension

The rear suspension on the Siskiu T7e gives you 140mm of travel from an SR Suntour Triair2. This has two piston set up adjustments as well as rebound adjustments, so you can really get it dialed in to just how you like to ride. The front fork will give you 150mm of travel from the SR Suntour Aion 35 Boost. This fork has boost thru-axles and a 51mm offset.

Extra Details

The size large Siskiu T7e that I’m riding came with a 170mm dropper post from TranzX and a saddle from Entity. I normally like Entity okay, but on this seat those shinier lines are kind of grippy, and I didn’t feel like I could move around on the seat as freely as I normally would. I’m also not a fan of the dropper post lever from TranzX, but that can easily be remedied with about 50 bucks. The Siskiu T7e comes with a side pull bottle cage and a 425mL bottle to fit in the triangle and under the suspension.

Final Thoughts

I’ve been wanting to ride the Siskiu T7e for a while now, and I really enjoyed my first ride out on this bike. This bike is gorgeous, and is packed with great components (especially for the price). I’m going to ride this a lot over the next few months to give you all a more long term review, but if you want to take advantage of that Black Friday pricing head on over to BikesOnline now using my link. It won’t cost you any extra, and it really helps out my channel by letting them know you got there from my review.

Siskiu T7e link: https://bikesonline-usa.sjv.io/o4eWXm

For Starters

You might have seen my video or post on the original Aventon Abound back in January 2024. I’ve been riding that back all year and it is the perfect grocery-getter, and just all around town bike – I call it the truck. Well, today I’m super excited for us to take a look at the Abound’s little brother. “It’s SRsly fun”

The Abound SR is not just new, it’s got a ton of tech upgrades and security features that I’ve never seen before. The Abound SR is a shorter model, front to back, so your footprint isn’t as large as the original Abound, but the Abound SR can still haul 440 lbs (200kg)!

The Abound SR has a locking kickstand! Jump to 2:14 in my video to see how that works. We all know that nothing is theft proof. That doesn’t mean you should just give your bike away. If you live in a higher risk area for bike theft, this is definitely a feature worth considering.

Tires, Brakes, and Drivetrain

The Abound SR has 3″ wide tires sitting on 20″ rims, and I’ve become a big fan of that combination. When there is no other suspension on the bike, that combo provides just a little grace on a bumpy road. This bike is equipped with Tektro brakes, which you all know I love. They’re easy to service and easy to find brake pads. These hydraulic brakes and 2-piston calipers are paired with a 180mm rotor in the front and 203mm rotor in the rear. The drivetrain is all Shimano with an 8 speed lever and Altus derailleur on a 12-32T cassette and 52T chainring.

Design, Comfort, and Safety

The Abound SR has an adjustable stem and BMX style bars with lock-on ergonomic grips. Also on the cockpit, a brand new display not yet seen on any other Aventon model. The display unlocks the kickstand (as mentioned earlier in this post), but it also unlocks the battery… there’s no key for it! Adding to the comfort level, is a 50mm suspension seat post.

The ACU (Aventon Control Unit) is located down by the kickstand, built into the frame. This is what controls the locks, passcodes, geo-fencing, 4G/GPS tracking, etc. I would love to see similar things on more bikes.

Helping to keep you safe in the daylight, dim light, and full dark is a headlight up front and a tail light with turn signals and a braking indicator. And keeping your cargo dry is a nice pair of Aventon fenders.

Final Thoughts

The Abound SR is a fantastic cargo bike! I love the smaller footprint and upgrades from the original Abound. If you’d like to check out this bike or any other Aventon models, I’d really appreciate it if you’d use my links. It won’t cost you any extra, and it really helps my channel. Abound SR: https://alnk.to/cHNEnkT

For Starters

I tried out the WeaponX from SuperHuman. They have another model called the Weapon and you can check out the differences between the two models on their website. The full carbon, full suspension frame is the same on both models, but the WeaponX has a more powerful motor… so your local trail systems might help dictate which style is best for you.

Motor and Battery

The WeaponX is a mid-drive eMTB meaning the motor is by the pedals instead of inside the rear wheel. The motor is a Bafang M560 that will produce 140Nm of torque from 750W of sustained power and a 1,000W peak! The electronics on this bike are all on a 48V system. The 17.5Ah battery uses Samsung cells. SuperHuman claims on the website that this will carry you 70 miles, but those claims (for any company) are usually based on flat terrain with the lowest pedal assist level selected. The battery is removable, so you can charge it away from your bike. Watch out for the overrun on this, or any other Bafang bike.

Suspension, Brakes, and Drivetrain

The suspension on the WeaponX is from DVO. The rear shock is called Topaz T3 and is an adjustable piggyback airshock. The front fork is called Onyx and is adjustable to either 160mm or 180mm of travel as well as having compression and rebound adjustments. The brakes on the WeaponX are Magura MT5 hydraulic disc brakes with 4 piston calipers and 203mm rotors. I’ve never used these before, but they feel rock solid. The full drivetrain is a 1×12 Sram GX (not AXS).

General Items

The WeaponX cockpit comes with 780mm bars, lock on grips, and a nice color display. This also has a really short stem as is the case with most modern MTBs. This comes with a Tellis dropper post that has some shims so you can adjust the max height of the dropper when fully extended.

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

I’ve got to be brutally honest here. The seat that comes on this bike is unlike any other MTB seat I’ve ever seen. Most people that are new to biking think you want more padding on your seat, but that’s not the case for experienced riders. If you’re buying a $6,000 bike, then I’m guessing you’re experienced. If you’re experienced, then you’re also going to be confused by the wheels that come on this bike. They are unmarked as far as branding (and look similar to the wheels that came on my $600 Walmart Giordano) and come with Schrader valves. They are double walled, which is something, but they aren’t tubeless ready. I’ve just never seen a high end bike come with wheels that were drilled for Schrader.

If you’re willing to spend a few hundred bucks on a wheel and tire upgrade, then this might be the bike for you. If you want to check out the WeaponX I’d really appreciate it if you used my link. It doesn’t cost you any extra, and it really helps out my channel.

For Starters

Hey guys! Today we’re looking at a new light, fast eBike from Velotric – the T1 ST Plus. This bike comes out of the box as a class 1 eBike, but you can easily change the top speed on the main display of the bike. I show you how to do that at 0:28 in my video. This bike also has Apple FindMy built in, so you can track it down if it’s lost or stolen. This bike is officially classified by Velotric as a fitness bike, and with its lighter weight (less than 40 lbs.) and skinnier tires it is a great fit for the road.

Motor and Battery

Before we really talk about the motor and battery, I want to mention that the T1 ST Plus doesn’t have a throttle. So, class 1 and class 3 are determined by speed without that option of having a throttle, and everything is pedal assist using a torque sensor. The bike runs on a 36V system powered by UL certified Samsung/LG Cells stored in the downtube (not the removable – take it inside to charge variety). The 350 watt rear hub motor 40Nm of torque and 600W peak output. All this powers you to a max speed of 28 mph using 3 custom riding modes with 5 pedal assist levels in each (customizable in the app) or to a flat casual max distance of 70 miles (est. range).

Tires, Brakes, and Drivetrain

The standard 700c rims that come on the T1 ST Plus are wrapped in Kenda eBike puncture resistant 700x40c tires. Those rims spin on Novatec aluminum alloy hubs with a 12×100 thru-axle. The T1 ST Plus is stopped with Tektro (5:06) hydraulic disc brakes and 160mm rotors front and rear. The drivetrain uses Shimano components where it counts with a matching 8 speed shifter and rear derailleur. The chain is from KMC, and it’s all turned with a 46T chainring and 170mm cranks.

Design, Comfort, and Safety

The T1 ST Plus claims to fit a rider sized 4’11” – 5’9″ for the regular and 5’6″ – 6’4″ for the large. The total weight limit for the bike is 350 lbs. The wide ranges are accomplished with an adjustable stem and a quick release on the seat tube for adjustments on the go. It has a kickstand for convenience, a full color display screen, and ergonomic grips. The T1 ST Plus has built in head light and tail light, but no brake light or turn signals.

I loaned The T1 ST Plus to a Buddy…

and this is what he had to say.

As soon as I saw the video for this bike I wanted to borrow it to commute. I have about a 14 mile commute to work, with one really steep/long river hill. The remainder is city and neighborhood streets of varying levels of busyness. This bike was impressive in Boost PAS 3 in terms of speed and how slowly it used battery. I bumped up to PAS 4 when I felt like I needed to try to stay with traffic better. I was regularly able to hit 30 mph in PAS 4. As you can see in the picture, I used half the battery for my 14 mile commute which took me 47 minutes… and normally takes an hour or more on an analog bike. This bike was light, fast, and stable. Nice upright position on the bike and a comfortable standover height due to the bent top tube design. I’m 5’10” and never felt uncomfortable when getting off the bike at stop lights. I would definitely recommend this bike!