Video Summary

Freesky & Vanpowers play date introduction

• Chris has never been on a Fat Tire Bike or any bike before
• The trip is meant to be simple and easy
• Chris had a dream about riding a bike with a big headlight, and Scott showed him a picture of the Freesky bike, which looked the same
• They want to see how Chris likes riding the Freesky bike and if he wants to get one in the future

“Chris had this weird dream about riding a bike with a big headlight on it. I showed him a picture of the Free sky bike and he said it looked the same.”

Riding experience on muddy terrain

• It is a rainy day and the temperature is 38 degrees
• The bikes don’t have fenders, so they will get muddy
• Scott mentions that these bikes have not been ridden much before, making it a perfect opportunity to test them
• Scott and Chris are prepared to get dirty and have fun

“We’re in the mud, and these bikes don’t have any fenders. But it’s a perfect day to test these bikes and have some fun.”

Testing the bikes on a steep hill

• Both bikes have 85 newton meters of torque
• Scott successfully rides the Van Powers Mana up the hill
• Chris, who has no prior experience, struggles to ride the hill on the Free Sky Himalaya
• Scott decides to ride down the hill on the FreeSky Himalaya and then try to ride up again to see if he can make it
• Scott believes his experience might give him a better chance at making it up the hill

“I made it up the hill on the Van Powers Manadae. Chris had an issue, but it’s his first time riding this hill. I’ll take the FreeSky Himalaya down the hill and then try to go up again.”

Racing from a dead stop

• They decide to race from a dead stop using throttle only
• Chris decides to pedal a little bit during the race
• Chris wins the race, showcasing the speed of the Free Sky bike
• They have a fun and friendly competition

“Oh, you want to pedal a little bit? You little… Happy Dog! Yeah, you beat me. I knew that bike’s faster than this one.”

Cleanup after the ride

• They had a good time riding the bikes in the mud
• They will need to clean up the bikes by hosing them down and drying the chains

“Don’t be afraid to ride these things in the mud. All we have to do is hose these down, dry the chains, and then we’re good to go.”

Video Summary

Unboxing and Initial Review

• The reviewer is having trouble with the unboxing process.
• The bike is called the FreeSky Himalaya.
• The reviewer is excited about the size of the headlight.

“This right here is the FreeSky Himalaya…wait till you see the size of this freaking headlight.”

Contents of the Box

• The contents of the box include a charger, pedals, a tool kit, a user guide, and some additional boxes.
• The reviewer is unsure about the purpose of certain items.

“You have the charger, you have your pedals, you have this monster light…you have a tool kit to put it all together, a user guide, and…not sure what these are for but we’ll figure it out.”

Unpackaging the Bike

• The bike is well packed.
• The reviewer struggled with a zip tie before removing all the parts from the box.

“The packing on this bike was done really well…it took some effort to take off the zip tie…but we got it…all the parts are out and as you can see most of this bike is put together.”

Assembly Steps: Handlebars, Pedals, and Seat

• The handlebars, pedals, and seat need to be assembled.
• The reviewer provides tips and instructions for each step, including the use of patience and proper tool usage.

“We just need to put on the handlebars, the pedals, and the seat…when it comes to putting the handlebars on, just be prepared to have patience…the next step is to put on the front tire…when it comes to these pedals, they’re marked with an L for left and an R for right…when it comes to the headlight, the directions aren’t that clear…it slides into the outside one and then you just tighten it down…now we’re going to put the bolts and washers in the seat.”

Assembly Process

• Attaching the light on the other side.
• Using the included wrench to tighten it, but not too tight to allow for adjustment.

“We’re going to use the included wrench to tighten it up but I’m not going to tighten it up real tight because I want to be able to adjust it.”

Wires and Display Connection

• Attaching the wires, matching yellow to yellow and black to black.
• Pushing them in tightly for a secure connection.

“They make it pretty simple as you can see yellow to Yellow…just get that in there…then next you’re going to match up the display…it’s black on black…push it in real tight.”

Bike Activation

• Activating the bike by pushing the power button for three seconds.
• Checking that the bike starts up properly.

“Push this thing for three seconds boom but there it is there it is fired right up.”

Adjusting Handlebars

• Sitting on the bike to determine the ideal handlebar position.
• Loosening the bottom brackets of the gooseneck, adjusting the handlebars, and then tightening them back up.

“I went ahead and sat on the bike to see where I was at with you know where the uh where the handlebars were so…I felt like I needed to move them forward…so the way you want to do that is you want to just loosen up the two bottom brackets of your little gooseneck, get the handlebars where you want it, and then just tighten them back up.”

Troubles and Break

• Struggles with a zip tie and installing the handlebars.
• Seat set too high causing imbalance and bending the kickstand.
• Ordering a new kickstand.

“I go to sit on the bike and I have the seat too high…because of that I start to fall over…now the kickstand is down so now the kickstand is taking 230 pounds of my weight…I bent it…I’m going to order a new kickstand.”

Video Summary

Introduction

• Scott welcomes the viewers and mentions that he will be discussing the Freesky Himalaya e-bike.
• He also refers to his previous unboxing and assembly video and suggests checking it out.
• Scott expresses his love for e-bikes, especially fat tire ones.

“I love e-bikes, I love these Fat Tire e-bikes. There’s something unique about every single one of them. E-bikes are like snowflakes.”

Freesky Himalaya Specifications

• The Freesky Himalaya comes in one size and three colors: black, green, and gray.
• Freesky claims that the Himalaya can travel between 35 and 50 miles using the throttle only, and between 50 and 80 miles using pedal assist.
• The bike has large 26×4 inch puncture-resistant tires.
• The current retail price is $1349, with a sale until the end of January.
• The bike features a 750W 48V rear motor with 85Nm of torque.
• It has a Shimano 7-speed transmission with a Shimano Tourney derailleur.
• The Himalaya is equipped with a 720W 48V 15 amp-hour battery that has a double-locking system.
• The front forks are adjustable with 80mm of play.
• The bike has hydraulic brakes with 160mm rotors.
• The grips have wrist supports and the bike has a left-hand throttle.

“The Freesky Himalaya comes in one size and three different colors. It has a 750W 48V rear motor and a 720W 48V 15 amp-hour battery. The bike features adjustable front forks, hydraulic brakes, and a left-hand throttle.”

Detailed Features

• The battery can either be charged separately or while still connected to the bike.
• Charging time is between 4 to 6 hours.
• The bike’s adjustable suspension has a red knob to lock it in place and another knob to adjust play.
• The Himalaya has a display with features like 5 levels of pedal assist and 7 gears.
• It has a large headlight and an integrated tail light.
• The bike has externally run cables, making it easy to upgrade or change them.
• The seat appears to be comfortable and suitable, resembling a similar one Scott has used before.

“The Himalaya has a double-locking battery system and adjustable suspension. It also features a display with pedal assist levels and gears. The bike has an integrated headlight and externally run cables. The seat looks comfortable and suitable.”

Test Drive

• Scott takes the bike out for a ride without using any power to test its maneuverability.
• He notes that the bike doesn’t go very fast without power, but it can still be pedaled.
• He then tests the throttle, which allows the bike to reach a speed of 29 miles per hour.
• Scott also tests the pedal assist in different gears and notes the increase in speed and torque with higher levels.
• He reaches a top speed of 32 miles per hour using pedal assist level 5 and 7th gear.
• Scott tests the hydraulic brakes and finds them effective in stopping the bike.

“The bike can be ridden without any power, but it doesn’t go very fast. The throttle allows the bike to reach a speed of 29 miles per hour. The pedal assist provides increasing speed and torque with higher levels. The hydraulic brakes are effective in stopping the bike.”

Conclusion

• Scott expresses his positive opinions about the Freesky Himalaya, noting features like the headlight, hydraulic brakes, and adjustable suspension.
• He emphasizes that the bike offers good value for its price.

“I really do love this e-bike. It has great features like the headlight, hydraulic brakes, and adjustable suspension. It offers good value for the price.”

Brakes and Brake Test

• The reviewer’s concern is that the bike only has hydraulic brakes with 160-millimeter brake rotors.
• The reviewer tests the brakes at 28 miles per hour and notes that the bike stops quickly.
• The reviewer then does a second brake test at 30 miles per hour and the bike stops successfully.

“This thing stopped real quick.”

Forks and Steering Limitations

• The reviewer explains that the bike has a triple fork design, which limits the amount the rider can turn left or right.
• The steering limitations do not have much of an impact on regular streets, but the reviewer wonders if it will be an issue on a mountain bike track.

“When you’re limited on how much you can turn to the left or turn to the right, it’s going to reduce some of the amount that you’re able to turn.”

Gear Transmission

• The reviewer wishes that the bike had eight gears instead of seven because when using pedal assist five and moving in seventh gear, there is some ghost pedaling.
• Surprisingly, the reviewer notes that the issue is not as noticeable with this bike compared to others.
• Overall, the reviewer thinks it would have been nicer if the bike had an eight-speed transmission.

“I do wish this bike had eight gears instead of seven because when you’re in pedal assist five and you’re moving along in seventh gear you get that ghost pedal just a little bit.”

Initial Review and Summary

• The reviewer shares their overall view of the Free Sky Himalaya e-bike. They like the 85-Nm of torque, the big headlight, the straight handlebars, and the hydraulic brakes.
• However, they wish the bike had 180-millimeter rotors for better braking performance and an eight-speed transmission to minimize ghost pedaling at higher speeds.
• Despite these limitations, the bike offers good value for the price and is durable with few necessary improvements.

“If you have under 1400 bucks, this bike is a definite value because you’re going to get a solid bike for under the money and it’s going to last you a while without very many improvements that you need to it if any at all.”