Introduction

• The video is a review of the Engwe M20, a dual battery full suspension ebike.
• The reviewer is unsure if it is an ebike or electric moped.
• There are multiple configurations and color options available for the M20.

“Today we are reviewing the Engwe M20, a dual battery full suspension ebike. I can’t figure out if it’s an ebike or electric moped. The M20 comes in different configurations and colors.”

Specifications and Pricing

• The M20 is a Class 2 ebike with three levels of pedal assist and a cadence sensor.
• It can reach speeds up to 20 mph using pedal assist or the full throttle.
• The double-battery version of the M20 can be unlocked to reach speeds up to 28 mph.
• The M20 comes in three different colors and two different configurations.
• The single-battery version costs $1,149 and the double-battery version costs $1,449.
• There is a Black Friday sale in November with discounted prices for both versions.

“The M20 is a Class 2 ebike with pedal assist and a cadence sensor. It can reach speeds up to 20 mph using pedal assist or full throttle. The double battery version can go up to 28 mph. It comes in different colors and configurations. The single battery version costs $1,149 and the double battery version costs $1,449. There is a Black Friday sale in November with discounted prices.”

Battery Configuration and Features

• The double battery version of the M20 comes already configured and only requires attachment of handlebars, front wheel, and fenders.
• The bike comes with Ghost battery stickers for customization.
• Each battery is 48V 13 amp hours, totaling over 12,200 wat hours of power.
• The batteries can be charged while on the bike, and each has a USB port for charge devices.
• The batteries can be used independently or together to double the range.
• The bike includes a 2 amp hour charger and battery level indicators.

“The double battery version comes preconfigured and only needs a few attachments. Ghost battery stickers are included for customization. Each battery is 48V 13 amp hours, giving a total of over 12,200 wat hours. The batteries can be charged while on the bike and have USB ports. They can be used independently or together to increase range. The bike comes with a 2 amp hour charger and battery level indicators.”

Bike Components and Construction

• The M20 has a 750W brushless rear hub motor with 1000W peak power and 55 newton meters of torque.
• It has a Shimano 7-speed transmission with a derailleur guard and a standard Shimano thumb shifter.
• The bike uses a non-branded mechanical disc brake system with 160mm rotors.
• The front suspension is spring-loaded, dual crown set up with 152mm of travel.
• The rear shock is an HLT 100 with no adjustability and a maximum weight capacity of 750lb.
• The M20 features 20-inch mag wheels with 20×4 inch puncture-resistant and aggressive tread tires.

“The M20 has a 750W brushless rear hub motor with 1000W peak power and 55 newton meters of torque. It uses a Shimano 7-speed transmission with derailleur guard and thumb shifter. The bike has a non-branded mechanical disc brake system and 160mm rotors. The front suspension is spring-loaded with 152mm of travel, while the rear shock is an HLT 100 with no adjustability. The bike features 20-inch mag wheels with puncture-resistant and aggressive tread tires.”

Riding in Cold Weather

• The weather has changed to 36° and feels like 27°, making it necessary to wear a cold weather liner in the helmet.
• The warm weather liner in the helmet makes it the writer’s go-to helmet for winter rides.

“One of my… helmet that I wear in the winter time because of this warm weather liner.”

Derailer Adjustment

• The derailer on the bike is not functioning properly, so the writer plans to have it adjusted at the bike lane.
• The derailer keeps switching gears unpredictably, possibly due to a stretched cable or a settling issue.

“Derailer on this is messed up… to the bike lane so they can adjust it for me.”

Performance and Speed

• The speedometer on the left-hand side of the display shows the speed at 26 mph.
• The writer expects a shorter range due to the cold weather affecting the battery’s performance.
• Strava is being used to accurately track the mileage during the ride.

“We are tracking…that we’re going to be able to go.”

Pedal Assist and Gear Combinations

• The bike is currently in gear 3 and pedal-assist level 0.
• Riding the bike without using the motor power feels slow and requires multiple pedal rotations to get going.
• Pedal-assist levels 1 and 2 offer comfortable cruising speeds of around 14 mph and 15 mph respectively.
• At pedal-assist level 3, with the bike in gear 7, the cruising speed is around 20 mph.
• The writer notes that pedaling on this bike is not easy due to its design and recommends riding it like a moped.

“Even though this bike… you just ride like a moped.”

Throttle Test and Top Speed

• The throttle takes off slowly, but offers control when accelerating.
• The maximum speed reached with the throttle is 25 mph.

“Throttle takes off a little bit slow…nope 25 is going to be the max.”

Brake Test

• The writer performs a brake test to evaluate the bike’s stopping power.
• The brakes feel underpowered, and the writer suggests that bikes capable of speeds over 20 mph should have hydraulic brakes.
• The bike stops safely, but the writer experienced some sliding of the back end during the test.

“I feel like these brakes…the bike stopped, it felt safe, no issues.”

Seating Position

• The writer finds the seating position on the bike to be comfortable.
• Contrary to some complaints, the writer did not slide down into the battery and did not have any issues with the seat.

“The seating position on this bike is actually rather nice…into the battery.”

Riding Experience

• The test rider mentions that he is 5’9″ and wonders if the throttle will be difficult to keep held back.
• He notes that normally hand fatigue can occur if the throttle spring is too hard, but with this bike, it seems to be fine.
• The test rider describes the bike as fun and mentions that he is currently only using one battery.

“This thing is fun this is a good time as long as you’re not pedaling it right now”

Battery Performance

• The test rider discusses the battery performance and his strategy for the ride.
• He wants to make sure he can make it home without having to pedal the bike too far.
• The test rider mentions that they have bumped up the battery to 25 amps, although they are not making use of it currently.
• He plans to switch to the second battery to get back home.

“I just need to make sure that I can make it home without having to Pedal this bike very far”

Off-Road Section

• The test rider mentions that they are about to enter an off-road section to see how the bike performs.
• They comment on the bike’s full suspension.

“We are going to hit our little off-road section here and see how it does. It’s full suspension.”

Bike Durability

• The test rider expresses satisfaction with the bike’s durability.
• They mention that the fenders are made of metal and did not experience any rattling.

“This bike’s pretty solid right? I mean the metal fenders are metal which I didn’t mention before and I barely heard any rattling from them at all.”

Battery Performance Update

• The test rider provides an update on the battery performance.
• They mention that after 8.22 miles, they are down to one bar on the first battery.
• The rider plans to switch to the other battery for the hill climb.

“We’ve gone 8.22 miles and we’re down to one bar on our first battery, so I’m going to end up switching them for this hill climb.”

Cold Weather Testing

• The test rider mentions that it is cold, with a temperature of 36°, which feels like 27° due to wind chill.
• They acknowledge the need to test bikes in cold weather conditions.

“I mean what are you going to do, somebody’s got to test these bikes in the cold weather, and I guess it’ll be me.”

Dual Battery Mode

• The test rider discusses the use of two batteries simultaneously.
• They highlight that with dual battery mode, they should have 26 amps instead of the current 13 amps, which may provide additional power.

“So having the Dual battery mode going, well, it gets us an additional mile in speed…you’ll go 2 m an hour more when you’re using two batteries at the same time.”

Hill Test

• The test rider tackles a steep hill using the pedal assist in gear number five.
• Despite the challenging incline, the bike perseveres and reaches the top with some assistance from the rider.
• They note that pedaling up hills is easier with the right gear selection.

“This thing doesn’t want to give up. It’s still trying…you just give it a little bit of assistance, and it’ll make it right up the hill easy-peasy.”

Battery Switching

• The test rider switches back to the original battery.
• Initially, the battery shows four bars, but it eventually drops down to two bars.
• The rider plans to ride the first battery until it’s completely drained before switching to the other one.

“I ended up going back to the original battery, and at first, it had bounced up to like four bars again, and now we’re back down to two.”

Dual Battery Speed Test

• The test rider tests the bike’s speed with dual battery mode.
• They note that using two batteries allows for a higher top speed, reaching around 27 mph.
• The rider expresses satisfaction with the bike’s smooth ride and does not anticipate needing any seat upgrades.

“Now I was curious, now that I have it in dual battery mode, will it hit top speed faster than it did before? And yes, it will get you to the top speed higher.”

Battery Performance Assessment

• The test rider checks the battery indicator and notes that the original battery still has four bars.
• They anticipate that the battery will not last much longer.
• The rider plans to continue riding and see how much juice they can get out of the battery before switching.

“We still have one bar of battery left on the original battery that I’m trying…let’s continue on and see how it does.”

Bike Handling and Performance

• The test rider remarks on the bike’s nimbleness and describes it as a pleasure to ride.
• They mention that the maximum speed they achieved so far is 20 mph.
• The rider highlights the bike’s battery indicator, which starts flashing when the battery is almost drained.

“This bike since it’s only 65 in long is very nimble…This thing is 100% a pleasure to ride.”

Battery performance

• The battery indicator shows a flashing symbol instead of bars.
• The bike is still performing well at 17-18 mph with the flashing battery symbol.
• The second battery is turned on, immediately increasing power and climbing speed.
• The battery indicator does not immediately display battery levels, but it should soon.
• The bike is turned off and on to check the battery indicator, which shows a better reading.

“I felt power right when I kicked it on”

Pedal assist speeds

• Pedal assist 1 locks out at a certain speed, limiting the speed to 14 mph.
• Pedal assist 2 allows for cruising at 18 mph.
• Pedal assist 3 at full throttle results in 21 mph.
• Pedal assist 4 maintains a speed of 24 mph.
• Pedal assist 5, now with one battery, should reach 25 mph, but the battery has dropped to two bars.

“we only have three bars left”

Adjusting pedal assist to save battery

• To conserve battery, the bike is switched to pedal assist 3.
• The battery drops to one bar and the rider decides to turn around to ensure they can make it back.
• It may be necessary to switch to pedal-assist 3 or lower when the battery is nearly depleted.

“I might have to kick it down into like pedal assist three”

Cold weather gear

• Heated gloves are brought along to keep the hands warm in the freezing wind chill.
• The heated gloves make a noticeable difference in maintaining comfort.
• Links to the gear used for riding in winter are provided in the video description.

“these heated gloves definitely make a difference”

Overall bike experience

• Despite initial doubts, the reviewer is enjoying the bike more than expected.
• The seat is comfortable, and there is no discomfort while riding.
• The back suspension is basic, and the reviewer suggests upgrading the rear shock.
• Hydraulic brakes are recommended for better performance.
• These upgrades would greatly enhance the bike’s value for its price.

“I have really enjoyed reviewing this bike today”

Distance covered and final thoughts

• The bike covers a total distance of 35.45 miles before running out of battery.
• Considering the cold temperature and wind chill, the distance covered is impressive.
• The bike performed well throughout the ride, providing consistent power.
• The reviewer recommends the bike for those who prefer not to pedal.

“we basically ran out of both of these Batteries”