Snow Test Overview

• The video showcases testing the MoonCool MC3 all-wheel-drive bike in snowy conditions near Chicago by Scott and his friend Chris.
• The duo had previously tested in the mud, but this time, they focus solely on snow performance.
• Transitioning from using just the rear motor to dual-drive mode showcases the bike’s capabilities both uphill and on various terrains, with the dual-drive mode proving more effective.

“Let’s get into it and switch to the rear, where I’m testing the rear motor before we engage dual drive.”

Uphill Climbing Comparison

• Scott tests the bike’s climbing ability on an incline in both rear-wheel drive and dual-drive mode.
• Demonstrates that the dual-drive mode outperforms by effortlessly ascending without any pedaling effort required, in contrast to Chris needing to pedal in the rear-wheel drive mode.
• The impressive performance on steep hills highlights the dual-drive’s advantage in challenging terrains.

“I’m not pedaling, just steering, and easily climbing in dual-drive mode, which outshines rear-wheel mode.”

Fender and Rack Adjustments

• Scott discusses adjustments made to the bike’s fenders and rear rack after facing initial issues.
• Re-positioning the front fender and adding spacers for the rear rack resolved rubbing problems encountered during earlier testing.
• Scott notes differences in experiences with bike components and suggests his rack might have been defective initially.

“Repositioning the front fender and adding spacers for the rear rack resolved rubbing issues, showing differences in users’ experiences with these components.”

Tackling Steep Hills

• The duo takes on a challenging, steep hill climb, with Scott describing the intense effort required to gain traction and ascend the daunting slope.
• Scott effortlessly conquers the hill with the MoonCool MC3, highlighting the bike’s exceptional climbing capabilities even on difficult terrains.
• Using an app, Scott measures the hill’s angle to showcase the bike’s impressive performance in conquering steep inclines.

“Climbing steep hills with ease, Scott showcases the MoonCool MC3’s exceptional climbing prowess.”

Snow Test Experience

• The test involved riding the MoonCool MC3 through snow to assess its performance.
• The bike easily maneuvered through the snow-covered terrain, demonstrating its capability.
• The test aimed to evaluate how well the bike could handle snowy conditions.
• Riding through fresh powder allowed for a real demonstration of the bike’s abilities.

“We wanted to see how this thing would handle in the snow. This is a good way to really see, look at all that fresh powder.”

Introduction and Overview

• The video is a review of the Mooncool MC3 AWD ebike.
• The bike is unique because it has two motors and an option for dual batteries.
• The review will cover various features and specifications of the bike.

“What makes this bike super special is that it has two Motors on it and you can get an option of having a dual battery version as well”

Specifications and Pricing

• The Mooncool MC3 is a 26-inch fat tire ebike with dual motors and the option for dual batteries.
• It is classified as a Class 2 ebike, allowing speeds of up to 20 mph with the thumb throttle or five levels of pedal assist.
• The bike has a maximum payload capacity of 350 lbs.
• The single battery version weighs 100 lbs, while the dual battery version weighs 108 lbs.
• The single battery version is priced at $1,399, while the dual battery version with fenders and back rack costs $1,649.
• The bike comes in different models and colors for riders of different heights.

“The mooncool MC3 is a 26in fat tire ebike…It has dual motors and this version has dual batteries…This is a Class 2 ebike…up to 20 mph via the thumb throttle…maximum payload capacity is 350 lb…the MC3 sells for $1,399…the dual battery version with fenders and back rack costs $1,649”

Motor and Transmission

• The mooncool MC3 has a rear hub motor with 500 W and peak power of 650 W. It also has a front hub motor with the same power.
• The bike can produce a total of 1,300 watts of peak power and 150 NM of torque.
• It is equipped with a Shimano 7-speed transmission and has a Star Union Walking Two Piston hydraulic brake system.

“The MC3 has a 500 W rear hub motor…peak out at 650 W…front hub motor…also 500 WTS…650 WTS Peak…1,300 watts of peak power and 150 NM of torque…Shimano 7-speed transmission…Star Union Walking Two Piston hydraulic brake system”

Tires and Batteries

• The Mooncool MC3 has 26×4 inch puncture-resistant tires with a medium aggressive tread.
• The bike comes with a 48V 14.5 amp hour battery, and the option to add a secondary battery.
• The secondary battery has the same specifications as the primary battery.
• The bike comes with a 2 amp charger, and both batteries can be charged within 6 to 8 hours.
• The dual battery system is easy to install by simply plugging it into the bike.

“The MC3 is rocking 26x 4 in tires…puncture resistant…48V 14.5 amp hour battery…secondary battery…48 volt 14.5 amp hours…total of 1368 total wat hours of battery power…2 amp charger…both batteries can be charged within 6 to 8 hours…dual battery is easy to install by simply plugging it into the bike”

Cockpit Operations and Lights

• The bike has a display on the left-hand side, with options to switch between front-wheel drive, dual drive, or rear drive.
• The display shows battery level, current speed, and has an odometer.
• The bike has a headlight integrated into the battery, but the backlight is controlled separately.
• The bike comes with a rear tail light, and a rack system can be purchased with an integrated tail light.
• The bike has a quick-release seat post, a padded seat, and metal pedals.
• It also has a bell for signaling.

“On your left hand side here you have this grip…front brake lever…throttle…display…button underneath it…switches it from front-wheel drive, dual drive, or rear drive…turn the bike on…black and white display…battery level indicator…current speed…odometer…trip mileage…clock…lights…headlight is integrated into the battery…rear tail light…rack system can be purchased with an integrated tail light…quick release seat post…padded seat…metal pedals…bell for signaling”

• The Mooncool MC3 AWD ebike is a powerful and versatile bike with dual motors and the option for dual batteries.
• It has a sturdy build and provides a comfortable riding experience.
• The bike offers a range of features, including a variety of grip and brake options, as well as different display settings.
• The pricing for the bike depends on the version and additional accessories chosen.

“The Mooncool MC3 AWD ebike is a versatile bike with dual motors and the option for dual batteries…It offers a range of features, including different grip and brake options, as well as display settings…Pricing depends on the version and additional accessories chosen”

Testing different drive modes

• The reviewer will test the front-wheel drive, dual-drive, and rear drive.
• They will test each drive mode separately and also test climbing hills with each drive mode.

“We are going to be testing the front-wheel drive, the Dual Drive, the rear drive when it goes to climbing hills… we’re going to see how the front-wheel drive feels when we’re out just using it on its own. The same thing with the rear drive, we’re going to test it with just one battery.”

Removing the fenders

• The reviewer noticed that the tire is scraping the fenders.
• They decide to remove the fenders in order to complete the review.

“Tire is scraping the fenders and so those are going to have to get some work done to them and so I’m just going to take them off… we’re just going to pull them off so I can get this review done and then I’ll finagle them and get them to work later.”

Riding without power and testing speedometer

• The reviewer removes the fenders and rides the bike without any power.
• They find that riding the bike without power is not fun as it is a heavy bike.
• They test the speedometer and find that it shows the correct speed.

“Seems like the uh the power though kicked on rather quickly so it doesn’t matter that I’m in gear seven it uh gave me assistance within like half of a crank so that’s that’s good… we’re cruising 18 miles an hour and it’s showing the same thing on the speedometer so that is good to go.”

Testing throttle and pedal-assist levels

• The reviewer tests the throttle and pedal-assist levels.
• They find that the throttle is not limited by the pedal-assist level.
• They also find that the bike can reach a top speed of 25 mph with the throttle.

“Throttle works with this bike I have it in pedal assist level one, we’re going to go ahead and hit the throttle and see if it’s limited per your pedal assist level. But we have already shot up to 13 mph 14 okay so it is not connected to your pedal assist levels… it looks like 25 mph is going to be our top speed as we’re able to get with our throttle.”

Testing pedal-assist levels

• The reviewer tests the different pedal-assist levels.
• They find that the difference in speed between the different pedal-assist levels is minimal.
• They settle on using pedal assist level five for the rest of the review.

“Pedal assist level one… pedal assist level two… I feel no difference… pedal assist level three… also don’t feel much of a difference but I feel like it’s pushing me slower… pedal assist level four… just going a couple of miles faster if if it’s even a couple miles… pedal assist level five that is where it all that’s where it’s done… we’re holding 25 mph now.”

Riding off-road and hill climb

• The reviewer rides the bike off-road and tests its performance on a hill climb.
• They find that the battery rattles and add felt to fix the issue.
• They test the hill climb with both the rear motor only and the front-wheel drive.
• They find that using dual motor drive results in the fastest climb.

“I already know how this is going to do now before I had an issue with the battery rattling and I fixed that by adding felt to the back because normally this battery would be making noise but now it doesn’t… now we’re going to try it just using the rear motor and see how it does… now we’re going to try it just with the front motor and see if pulling us is better than pushing us… I think we’re good now… we are just screaming up this hill… that is the fastest we’ve made it up a hill on any of these reviews.”

Extra Cable Not Connected

• The extra cable that is visible on the bike is not connected.
• The rest of the review, until the battery is depleted, will be done without the cable connected.

“Right guys as you can see this is where I have the extra cable sitting and it’s not connected to the bike so the rest of this review until we run out of this battery will be not connected.”

Riding experience with front-wheel drive

• When switching to front-wheel drive, there is an immediate drop in speed from the Cadence Sensor.
• Riding with front-wheel drive feels like being pulled instead of pushed.
• There is a small hiccup or skip in the ride when using front-wheel drive and the Cadence Sensor. This can be annoying.
• The speaker reverts back to rear-wheel drive because of the hiccup and prefers riding with rear-wheel drive.
• Front-wheel drive is only preferred when using the Dual drive on the bike.

“You can just feel like you’re being pulled as opposed to being pushed.”

Range and battery performance

• The battery voltage is around 47.9 volts.
• The mileage check shows the battery is at 29.642542.
• The battery percentage is at 55%.
• The speaker plans to let the battery drop to about 45-44% before heading home.
• After riding, the battery is at 44.6 volts and two bars.
• The battery drains quickly when riding at 24 mph.
• The speaker realizes they may have overestimated the abilities of the second battery.
• The speaker is still about 6 to 8 miles away from home.
• The battery is flashing at around 10% and the speaker is concerned about making it home.

“This might be my biggest error on a review so far.”

Riding without power

• The speaker switches to pedal assist 3 and then pedal assist 2 to have some power while riding without battery power.
• For both batteries in the bike, the speaker estimates a range of about 35 miles when riding at full power.
• The speaker continues riding without power, but it becomes a challenging and tiring experience.
• The bike’s E06 indicates that the battery is completely drained.
• The speaker mentions the importance of having lights on the bike for riding at night.
• The headlight and taillight are praised for their visibility and design.

“Well, that was a huge mistake.”

Tested Conditions and Mileage

• Bike was unlocked and ridden at maximum speed of 25 miles per hour for a prolonged period.
• Under these extreme conditions, the bike provided a range of approximately 35 miles.
• The reviewer highlights the importance of considering the specific conditions when estimating the mileage of the bike.

“Now we know if you put it through the very worst conditions you’re going to get about 35 miles out of this bike.”

Seat Comfort and Suggested Modifications

• The reviewer mentions that they plan to replace the seat with a suspension seat post for added comfort.
• Recommends adding a better seat in combination with a suspension seat post.
• Expresses satisfaction with the bike’s performance and fun factor when powered.

“If you put a suspension seat post on this and a better seat, well you’re going to be in heaven because when this bike had power, I love everything about this bike.”

Dual Mode and Reduced Mileage

• Advises against using the dual mode as it significantly reduces the bike’s mileage compared to using the rear motor only.
• Acknowledges that using the dual mode offers a different riding experience but warns about the impact on the battery life.

“Just remember if you put it in dual mode, you’re not going to get near the mileage that I got out of this by having it in rear most of the time.”

Impression and Recommendations

• The reviewer considers the Mooncool MC3 AWD Ebike as one of their favorite Fat Tire ebikes.
• Advises against purchasing the fenders and back rack due to rubbing issues experienced.
• Recommends purchasing a second battery if interested in the bike.
• Provides a link in the video description where viewers can find discount codes to save on purchasing the Mooncool MC3.

“I would just save my money and not get the fenders, but I would definitely purchase the second battery if you are interested in this bike.”

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.”