Video Summary

Vanpowers Manidae Fat Tire E-Bike Overview

• The Vanpowers Manidae Fat Tire e-bike is an aggressive-looking bike that resembles a grown-up version of a BMX bike. The bike comes in one size and one color, which is gunmetal gray, and retails for $1,999.
• The bike does not come with front or rear fenders or a rear rack, but these can be purchased separately. However, if you order the bike with the rear rack installed, it will come with a wired integrated tail light connected to the rack.
• The Vanpowers Manidae has a 203mm brake rotor, which is larger than the standard 180mm or 160mm found on most other bikes. It has a mechanical braking system, rather than hydraulic, and is shipped as a class 3 bike with the throttle not attached. The bike has a 750-watt Bafang motor with 85-newton meters of torque, which is higher than most other bikes in this price category. It also has 95mm of play in the forks, providing a better experience on trails.
• The battery is integrated into the frame and is removable. It has a capacity of 670 Watt-hours, 48 volts, and 14 amp-hours. The battery is UL certified and comes from LG. The bike itself weighs 77 pounds and has a payload capacity of 265 pounds. The screen on the bike is basic but includes all the necessary information without requiring multiple screens.

“This bike is an aggressive-looking bike that reminds me of a grown-up version of a BMX bike.”

Vanpowers Manidae Fat Tire E-Bike Features and Specifications

• The bike has puncture-resistant 26 by 4 inch Kenda Juggernaut tires and features multiple connecting points for attaching racks or pulling a trailer. The bike comes with an 8-speed Shimano Acera transmission with trigger shifters.
• The bike has a Cell Royale seat with good padding and comes with a bell that needs to be installed. The throttle does not come installed on the bike and requires removing the grips and brake system to install it. However, caution must be exercised as the cap end can snap off during installation.

“The Vanpowers Manidae has multiple connecting points for attaching racks or pulling a trailer.”

Test Riding the Vanpowers Manidae Fat Tire E-Bike

• The bike is tested on the Bloomingdale Trail, also known as the 606, which is conveniently close to the rider’s house and provides a 2.7-mile route for testing. The rider starts with pedal assist zero, without using the throttle, and finds it easy to ride and control.
• With pedal assist one and using the throttle, the bike reaches speeds of up to 24 miles per hour and has impressive acceleration due to its 85-newton meters of torque. The rider feels that the bike is governing out at this speed and notes that pedaling only on pedal assist one can reach 24 miles an hour.

“The bike reaches speeds of up to 24 miles per hour with pedal assist one and using the throttle.”

Display adjustments and speed testing

• The normal display indicates that adjustments may be necessary for accurate speed readings.
• The reviewer does not have a phone mount to check the actual speed.

“The normal display reads that you might have to make some adjustments in the display to get the correct speed coming out of this bike.”

Pedal assist speed testing

• The reviewer tests pedal assist level one and achieves a speed of about 10 miles per hour.
• Pedal assist level two reaches a speed of approximately 14.5 miles per hour.
• Pedal assist level three provides a speed of around 18.5 miles per hour.
• The bike reaches a speed of 22 miles per hour on pedal assist level four.
• Pedal assist level five reaches a maximum speed of 24.5 miles per hour.

“We’re hitting the max! It’s a 24 and a half.”

Bike handling and characteristics

• The reviewer finds the bike easy to get on and off due to the lower position of the upper bar.
• The pedals are deemed good and the reviewer sees no need for replacement.
• The bike is perceived as dangerous due to its power, reminiscent of the reviewer’s BMX days.
• The display is basic but informative, although a trip meter is not visible.

“Getting on it feels like the bar is lower, making it easier to get on and off.”

“These pedals are really good, I don’t see any reason to upgrade or replace them.”

Braking performance

• The reviewer tests the brakes on a dead-end street for safety.
• The mechanical brakes impress the reviewer with their stopping power.

“These mechanical brakes are getting it.”

Final thoughts and excitement for trail biking

• The reviewer expresses enthusiasm for the Vanpowers Manidae, considering it their number one trail bike.
• The bike’s appearance and powerful features are highlighted.
• The reviewer plans to test the bike on a mountain bike trail in a future video.

“I think it looks really good. I love it when bikes look like this.”

“Because of that, to me, I think this bike’s going to be my number one trail bike. I’m excited about it.”

“The Vanpowers Manidae, I’m pretty sure has become my favorite trail bike.”

Check out the two videos below to see how many mechanical issues I had with the Manidae. This was the 2nd bike they sent me because I had issues with the first one. The 2nd bike falls apart as well.