Buying an E-Bike in 2026? Avoid These Mistakes
Thinking of buying an e-bike in 2026? Before you spend your money, watch this. In this video I cover the biggest e-bike buying mistakes people still make: From UK e-bike laws and what’s actually legal, to choosing between buying online vs a local bike shop. I also break down different types of electric bikes and how to use reviews, forums and real-world feedback to avoid getting ripped off.
Whether you’re new to electric bikes or upgrading, this guide will help you make the right choice.
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41 Comments
Would you buy an Ebike online or from a local shop? 👍👎
Where I live the police (the few of them that there is) are too busy trying to chase the kids on their ebikes that have been unlocked to bother with old fogeys like me on my ebike (legal anyhoo).
Brilliant video mate thanks for the advice 👍
you have any of your old bikes for sale at all please ? could do with one to get a job.
2m.50s in,,,, WOW those Daffs are beautiful,,,
Great video. Very useful info.
Hi Alex great video, I'm looking to get my first Ebike , and after watching a lot of your reviews was thinking of the L20 3.0 Pro as was very impressed on your review do you think it would make a good first bike ? Thanks for your time
Great video. I've recently ordered a fiido m1 pro 2025 as my first ebike so looking forward to it.
Any thoughts on that particular bike?
Hi I'm looking for an e bike, not sure which one yet but I like the G70 pro. I like everything about it in the reviews. Do you have any opinion about the G70 Pro or the company?
looking at a Fido Nomads, Volt Pulse, Heibike trecking 3, type of bike. I do Have two already, Devron Riddle (8 years old Now) still good for 20 miles when you are peddling, down to about 4 or 5 if you aint. And I have a Giant Stance downhill enduro bike.
Buy a kit if you're mechanical minded. But go factory if you aint.
Just curious, have you ever ridden a mid-drive e-bike, like a Bosch, motor, before? And what do you think of them?
My bike is a bit older and does have a throttle, which is really good for getting the electrical power kicking in when you are pulling away from traffic lights, etc. (Yes I do stop at them.) On the flat it will get me up to top speed 15.4mph with no problem, but won't go above that.
I have a SmartTravel ebike 250w it’s horrible 😂😂😂 I go full speed 25km then I turn it off and I pedal faster around 28-31km on flat ,on hills you can do whatever th f you wish will die directly if the battery is not big enough, if you have to stop and continue on a stip hill you not even move 2 m 😂
The first ebike I bought was the L20. The original one with throttle, thanks to you and it was brilliant. Now I ve just bought curusher zeniff and got the discount code.Thank you
15:46
cough electroheads cough
every bike is great.
Torque sensor is the Cheapest version. Nobody wants to work hard peddling an e-bike.
Why did trains in Britain stop people from putting the bikes in the guard's van?
Looking to get an ebike through cycle to work scheme. What would be good options seeing as 250w is the max supported wattage. Looking for something that would be high torque as I live somewhere withbsome steep inclines, and preferably one that can be used in my uncles ranch in Alabama with a throttle perhaps
I currently live in the North of Wiltshire. The hills here are so punishing that even the spandex brigade walk their bikes up them. What are the important factors to consider with UK legal e-Bikes. I understand the following, Voltage gives you range, Amperage gives you torque with high voltage, but how come some sellers give outrageous NM claims and 45 degree climbing ability, with only 32 Volts and amperage as low as 12. How can you work out the true Torque of a motor? Is there an equation to circumnavigate the PR BS?
Soon I will be forced to use a e-trike, but even in the US where they have dual 500-1,000+ Watt motors, they can only travel at 20mph. I am not worried about speed as 15.5 mph is fast enough with the loons driving massive cars, whilst drinking their morning costa and using their phones, but I do need a good hill climber. No way can I pedal up these hills….
Wow you sound sooooo like Matt Watson from Car Wow. It’s pretty incredible listening to your style of delivery and even how you end your video is with the same words 😁. I love it! Fun review too and info thanks!
Has anyone bought a Joobike JOO2 ebike as I can't find any reviews. If you have, is it any good. Thanks
What Bike are You Riding there?
I almost bought an all-purpose mountain bike, but then ultimately decided I'm not actually going to use it for long distance travel, and I only need it for the city, so I ordered a cargo bike that I can hopefully use for my shopping in addition to commuting to and from the office. Public transport here does not allow bikes at all, neither do trains between cities, so foldability isn't something I need that much. I just hope I can fit it in my basement (which the underground garage with my car has access to) or I will have to buy another parking spot if any neighbors are willing to sell. Even if there is technically enough room inside, it doesn't mean the bike can make the turn.
You're a lovely content creator*, man!
Really appreciate the no nonsense video especially on the "grey area" matters.
I think i'll buy myself a Cyrusher Zenith as well, especially since i need a bike that needs to be able to carry my fat arse.
Cheers.
Edit: If you don't mind me asking, what are the name of the gloves you're using at 14:15?
As an ebiker who lives in hilly Whales i've got good knowledge of what is and isn't good for me.
Sadly most ebikes aren't built for Whales.
I want a new ebike, but decided to delay it for a new laptop, as of last week, a new washing machine also, maybe next year!!
What best company deal with as im go buy fiido or Engwe who would u recommend and has higher quality parts
i built my ebike and ride it everywhere
does anyone else have trouble with youtube, the ad plays but the video does not and that is witht he adblock turned off, so it ain`t the adblock causing issues, youtube is stopping video`s from playing, does anyone know why.
Had an Engwe E26 for 2 weeks now…it is awesome..I'm 57 and did 52 miles yesterday..4hrs and still had 2 bars on the battery.. sold a mountain bike and a road bike to purchase the ebike,and tbh its the best move I've made in ages 😅😅
Totally irresponsible encouraging people to buy illegal ebikes. You have motorised vehicles that are to all intents & purposes motorbikes but with no insurance, no MOTt & most often, particulary if conversations in no way safe & roadworthy. You could injure or kill yourself or god forbid someone else.
1. Throttles ARE legal up to 4mph.
2. A throttle which goes that slow is useful for going up steps or inclines where you have to get off and walk.
Its important to find a reviewer you trust, you cant trust the online reviews. its an industry of its own that, fake reviews. Not to mention the trick they pull, that slip of paper in the package, give us a good review for some incentive or other. Thats why i keep coming back to this channel when im looking for an E-bike.. you can tell its an honest channel with honest trustworthy reviews. Hard to find these days.
I'm looking to maybe buying this E-bike. Have you heard anything about it other than the reviews? Edikani ed-sf01
I am looking for an ebike with enough power to get me up hills at a decent speed. I have watched your videos and like the cyrusher flex but i only have a 30 inch inside leg. Can the seat post be cut to lower the ride hight . The zenith looks ok and i might be able to get away with that one. I would prefer a mountain bike style. Are there decent made any powerful mountain bike that would fit me that can be unlocked if needed around £1200 . Keep up the great videos
Anyone tried a Ersin think its called..Great spec seemingly and even greater reviews.. can anyone recommend ??would appreciate any advice -my first potential purchase these are about 1800 to 2k so not cheap..unsure as can’t try one as not local
thks
got my first kit it 14 years ago 250 watt full twist and go if you needed it no pas on old heavy mountain bike , totally changed my life for the better got hooked on ,
onto my fourth soon .
i would totally recommend cycling e bikes or any other bike
as you get fitter you drop down the pedal assist and use the gears
and the range gets longer
enjoy.
I have an electrically assisted bike (I have to pedal) It's road legal in UK. If you have a fully electric bike (you don't have to pedal) It's illegal in UK unless registered, taxed and insured.
Gave ghost license for points 300 qid fine ,throttle cable cut ,,asked officer when being charged for it being a motorbike, ok i said ill cbt ,tax ,n,insurance, he said, i have a problem, the insurance co wont recognise it as its a mountain bike😟🤯🤯madness
but they are all crap, 15mph but 28mph in the USA which is better, so are the people in the USA a lot more intelligent than the people of the UK
Thanks for your great reviews! They are very informative and funny! I am considering to buy an Engwe L20 3.0 Pro, not sure if I can install a seat to bring my child who is 20kg. LE20 would be good, but it's a bit bulky. We'll see… cheers! L.