Overview

• The video is about testing the MoonCool MC3 MTB.
• The bike is all-wheel drive with a 500W motor on the rear and front.
• The reviewer is at a mountain bike trail to test its performance.

“Welcome back to the channel guys, today we are going to review the MoonCool MC3 but I’m going to do it a little bit different. This bike is all-wheel drive, and I’m excited to see how it performs going up the trails.”

Bike Specifications

• The MC3 has a 500W motor on the rear and front, with 650W of peak power.
• It features a 7-speed transmission with trigger shifters.
• The bike comes with 180mm rotors and two-piston hydraulic brakes.
• It has a 48V 15 amp battery with 696 watt-hours of power.

“The MC3 has a 500W motor on the rear and front, with 650W of peak power. It also has a 7-speed transmission, 180mm rotors, and two-piston hydraulic brakes. The 48V 15 amp battery gives it 696 watt-hours of power.”

Testing on the Trail

• The reviewer gears up and starts riding on the advanced trail.
• The bike is set to dual drive with both front and rear wheel power.
• The MC3 has a cadence sensor and five levels of pedal assist.
• The reviewer starts by throttling through the trail.

“I’m starting off on the advanced trail with the bike in dual drive mode. The MC3 has a cadence sensor and five levels of pedal assist.”

Uphill Performance

• The reviewer encounters a hill where he usually struggles.
• The front wheel starts to slide, but the bike makes it uphill successfully.
• The bike offers good traction when the rider leans forward.
• The reviewer is impressed with the bike’s torque and its ability to climb uphill.
• The MC3 easily overcomes steep sections of the trail.

“The MC3 performed well on the uphill section. The front wheel slid a bit, but leaning forward provided better traction. The bike showcased impressive torque and easily climbed steep sections.”

Downhill Caution

• The bike weighs 100 lb and is not suitable for jumping or downhill riding.
• The reviewer mentions warnings on the bike about its limitations.
• The front forks appear reinforced and handle jumps well.

“This bike is not intended for jumping or downhill riding. The front forks seem reinforced and handled jumps well.”

Handling and Performance

• The reviewer is impressed with the bike’s performance and how it handles.
• The MC3’s weight does not significantly affect its performance.
• The grip on the tires may not be as good as the reviewer’s previous experience.
• The bike easily handles various terrains and climbs hills effortlessly.

“I am impressed with the performance and handling of the MC3. Despite its weight, it doesn’t impact the ride much. The grip on the tires may not be as good as what I’m used to. However, the bike excels in handling different terrains and effortlessly climbs hills.”

• The MC3 is described as a powerful and capable bike.
• The reviewer praises its torque, all-wheel drive, and climbing ability.

“This bike is like a powerful tank. With its torque, all-wheel drive, and climbing ability, it is a game-changer.”

Riding experience and tire grip

• The front tire of the bike tends to slip out due to the weight distribution.
• Leaning forward slightly while going up hills helps maintain better control.
• The bike performed well on a hill without spinning out.

“Love the 26in Fat Tire mountain bikes…the main thing I feel like you need to get used to is how this front tire will slip out because it’s trying to go forward and most of your weights towards the back so by just leaning forward a little bit when going up hills I feel like I have uh better control and I’m able to handle that better like I just lean forward coming up this little Hill and we didn’t spin out at all…”

Challenges and adjustments during the ride

• The chain came off and needed fixing.
• Battery rattling issue addressed by adding a little felt.
• Possible need for better pedals with pegs.
• Concern about chain coming off when not pedaling.

“Our chain came off…it doesn’t matter we don’t need it but that is definitely one concern that you would have to look into is how to keep your chain from coming off…I can already tell that I’m going to put better pedals on this bike…these pedals are fine they’re just the standard metal pedals but I want to put some with pegs on them so that they’ll actually stick to my shoes a little bit better doing this kind of stuff…”

Versatility of the bike

• The bike is suitable for various terrains like sand beaches and snow.
• All-wheel drive not necessary for trails like the one being tested.

“I feel like you know this kind of stuff and snow stuff probably uh sand beach stuff is what it’s for…Trails like this and snow, no I don’t really see you needing to have um both the all-wheel drive going all the time.”

Performance on downhill and trails

• The bike handles downhill and hills with ease.
• The reviewer expresses excitement and enjoyment while riding.
• Positive feedback on riding experience and performance.

“Well, what is this? Oh, I think we want to do this. Yeah, let’s give this a shot…oh yes, super easy this hill…now I’ve put myself right at the bottom of this one to see, I’m going to be leaning forward so that I can get all the traction…yeah, she did it…”

Condition of the trail

• The trail used to be in better shape but it is clearly falling apart.
• The feature in the back is deteriorating.

“That feature back there… you can tell where it’s clearly falling apart.”

Potential improvements

• The deteriorating feature might be on the list of improvements, as the place has been improving overall.

“With how these guys have been improving this place, that’ll probably be on the list of improvements.”

Chain issue

• The chain fell off during the ride.
• Not having a chain didn’t affect the ride since the bike has two motors and doesn’t require a chain for power.

“We lost the chain… when you have that kind of power you don’t even need a chain.”

Lack of derailleur guard

• The bike does not have a derailleur guard.
• Consider adding a cheap derailleur guard to protect the derailleur.

“One thing I did notice is that this bike does not have a derailleur guard… you can get those pretty cheap on Amazon so I’ll probably buy one and put one on here.”

Performance of the bike

• Despite weighing 100 lbs, the bike didn’t feel sluggish and handled well.
• The bike felt fun and performed impressively on the trail.

“I would not want to take it on a mountain bike trail but… the front hasn’t felt super heavy even when I did that jump so that’s impressive.”

Pricing and recommendation

• The bike is normally priced at $1900 but is currently on sale for $1399.
• The narrator believes it’s a great deal for a bike like this.
• The narrator recommends taking advantage of the Black Friday special if interested in the bike.

“I think for a bike like this, that is a great deal… if you are interested in this bike, go ahead and take advantage of their Black Friday specials.”

Best climbing performance

• The narrator states that this bike is the best climber among all the fat tire e-bikes tested.

“This bike is absolutely the best climber of all the fat tire e-bikes that I have tested.”