I just bought a new Himiway Zebra, I'm really enjoying my first ebike. I researched ebikes for 2 years before I bought the Zebra. I'm so glad I did. This was a huge investment for me. I have no regrets. Every where I ride people gather around asking about my ebike. Including women. My thinking was this ebike is so huge and heavy it might not be the choice for females. You kwon what they say, "if a man can do it so can I" I don't disagree...lol I contacted you today, you seem to enjoy riding your ebike as much as a kid would. So do I! Lets continue to enjoy our Himiway ebikes...lol

Your videos on the Himiway Step Thru Cruiser are the best I have watched . I just purchased a brand new Himiway Step Thru Cruiser only driven it 10.2 miles since Tues Feb. 7th 2023 . Purchased direct from Himiway for $1399.00 no tax and free shipping to New Jersey . Your videos are better than anyone else’s on KZread. I’m retired 68 years young . Keep producing videos there great.

@CitizenCycle925

Жыл бұрын

Well thank you Very much! that's awesome to hear, Glad you are enjoying the videos and the bike 😁

Thanks again I have a new Zebra so after 7 years on a home made unit the new one is great fun. The manual will come in very handy also. 73 years going strong (Ocean Shores Wa.)

Sorry, against your best wishes I'd say you have become one of the experts we all check with. Another great video. Thanks for the time and effort you put into your channel.

@CitizenCycle925

3 жыл бұрын

Just help where I can! Thanks for checking out my vids! 🙂

Found your youtube channel as i was researching ebikes. Bought a pair of Himiway's which arrived a couple weeks ago. Found your videos very helpful as I adjusted pedal assist levels and speed limiter. Lots of good information here. Thanks for putting this stuff out there.

Broski, Your videos have gotten me up and running on my ebike, it also helped me choose a bike for myself ( HimiCruiser) my wife (Himi Stepthru) and one for my Dad ( Rad mini) and now you finding the manual for the controls is just icing on the cake.. keep up the great work and i hope you grow to 100k subscribers.. Ride On!

Great info. Just got mine yesterday. Assembled today. Took it for a ride and no matter what assist I had it in, it took off like a rocket. I went through the program and level 1 was set at 39%. I set my 5 levels the same as yours. Muuuuuch better! Thank you.

OMG, bless you. I have watched 3 other videos trying to figure out how to change the pedal-assist settings, and your video is the first one to make sense! Thanks so much for making everything easy to follow and understand!

@CitizenCycle925

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful 😁

Just received my Himiway today....Almost bought the Bolton Blackbird...But the Cruiser is plenty for me...Thank you for the great videos...You are the bearded guru

I love your videos! I would like to see a quick video on mounting and dismounting the different bikes. No one else has done that and it would help with deciding between the step thru and cruisers. Thanks!

Thanks for posting your video, I have a Delfast top 2.0. This is far and away one of the best videos I’ve seen. Straight to the point direct and extremely useful. Wish someone posted one like this for the Delfast I just got mine two weeks ago. My bike is on the high side$$$. But if I was ever looking for another bike or recommending a bike to a friend I would recommend the Himiway! Based upon all of your comparisons. Don’t get me wrong I love my Delfast, so far. Delfast asked me if I was willing to be a distributor. You should be a distributor😁😁 keep putting out great content we love it!!

Wow, from the looks of it, that really was a heck of a hill!

Thank you!!! Your video was the first I’ve seen that actually made sense and worked! I’m subscribing to your channel.

Excellent tutorial! Thanks for all your vids!

Just ordered the escape this week. Will definitely be watching the viedios

This was so helpful, just went on my first cruise and it was a blast!! 29 mph almost 30 on flat. It was worth the long wait!

@davidjessee7701

2 жыл бұрын

Mine went from 22 to 30 mph

You are my number 1 go to for E bike information! Thank you !!

@CitizenCycle925

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! 😁

Thanks for the info and the link to the manual. I'm enjoying my Himiway ! It is the latest of my E-Bike addiction i mean collection. Thanks again.

Thank you for this video! I have been considering the rad rover but this seems like the better choice!

Great vids. Just received the Cruiser All Terrain yesterday. Rode a Rad before and will actually credit them for turning me on to ebikes. With a procurement background, I did my research, and bought the Himiway. It is seemingly well engineered. Note I have only riden 1.5 miles so far. Raining today (alot). Anyway, seems to have both engineering and maintainer design features. The logic in the battery. The Hub. The list goes on and I've only been able to ride one.five miles. Putting it together and charging battery took some time after receiving it about noon. I'm about to put a rain suit on!!!

@CitizenCycle925

3 жыл бұрын

love to see the excitement :)

Great video! Very thorough and helpful. Thanks for doing this!

Really useful instructions as my bike didn’t come with manual your video is great and straight to the point thanks valentino

Great job on these vids. I think you have me talked into buying one of these instead of the ecotric rocket. Thanks for all the info

100 % HELPFUL WENT FROM 22 TO 28 DITCHED THE COPS IN A HEART BEAT

Just an FYI: I just received a Cobra (3/6/23) and the MAX speed setting on the OEM display I can take it to is 40 kmh (25 mph). It won't advance/stops at 40 kmh when pressing the up button. I believe it was set to 25 kmh (15 mph) from the factory. I may be updating the display per your other video at some point to max the speed if I want to eek out a few more mph's. Thanks for your videos CitizenCycle!! Great stuff Bud!!!!

I found this video very informative. I used it when setting up my own Big Dog. Thank you for taking the time to post this very valuable video. 10:26

Thanks for sharing! My bikes should be here 9/11! Ordered for the wife and I, can’t wait!

Thanks for the info, Did lots of homework, 1 pull the trigger on April 2nd, Now is waiting for my step Thur to come in at May.

@howardb42006

3 жыл бұрын

I ordered my step thru Apr 1. Our bikes will be on the same boat ! 🚴🏻👍🏼😎

@cmichael2005

3 жыл бұрын

@@howardb42006 Hope the boat comes in the 1st week of May.

Thank you. I appreciate your time and help

I received my himiway a week ago and fine tuning it for my use and can't seem to stop being amazed at this bike performance my only concern is my nieborhood or community from ignoring people attempting to strong arm me and take the only means I have to be independent as possible it is embarising that as a senior citizen I would have to have this concern, well I've lived a decent life I will protect myself and my bike. I pray to God to for give everyone who's carried out any violence to any one in the past or in the future.

This is a GREAT video. Just subscribed.

@CitizenCycle925

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you for the sub! 😁

super useful video! thanks so much for sharing!

Citizen-- good relatable videos. Would like to see some longevity videos with success stories from Himiway owners.

@wellfleation1

3 жыл бұрын

350 miles on mine. Two low speed crashes and one good crash over the handlebars all out on back wooded trails. Nothing broken except my pride. Bikes a tank.

@LetArtsLive

3 жыл бұрын

I have done so much stuff with my electric bike. I cannot believe it still work after hauling like a hundred and fifty pounds of wood in my wagon but it is 1000 Watts ecotric hammer. I went camping 28 Mi away and hauled wood everyday. On the way back and got really wet and it stopped running and I thought it was dead but it started running again and I made it back I think it needs more waterproofing but there is no bike like this the ecotric hammer it's way longer and 1000 watts and goes 25 miles an hour just by setting the controller on the screen. If you have a password on this bike is it that nobody can steal it or use it ever?

Good review. Thanks. In answer to your question "Where can I not go?" I've had several ebikes previous to Himiway and have I’ve modifed all of them to fit my needs. I ride mostly on back country dirt roads, old logging roads, and forest trails. I've put 25,000+ miles or so on ebikes over the past 10 years. Maybe 5-10 % of that has been extreme conditions with lots of gravel, rocks, ruts, potholes, mud, and steep curvy narrow paths. This bike is best for predictable conditions. I don't recommend it for rough terrain. At 80 lbs with basic accessories, it's the Harley of e-bikes, a heavy bike that requires pedal assist being on to use the throttle. When you start to peddle and are pointed toward a rock or hole, the bike lunges forward. Obstacles are hard to avoid.

@CitizenCycle925

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark, yes you definitely need to tame the pedal assist down when you first get it, its set crazy high and it still lunges or takes off on you when you start pedaling. probably not ideal for more technical riding. if i was going to use a bike for more serious off roading i think i would go for mid drive.

Hi, Thank you for posting your videos; they are very helpful. My Himiway Cruiser came in today and I have it assembled now. Just checked all of my settings and made a few adjustments per your video. My speed limiter maxes out at 40. Have you run into this before? No adjustment past 40. Thank you again for your videos. Ebikes are new to me for sure even though I have been cycling for many years!

Dude, YOU ARE AWESOME!! Great information on the programming. I just downloaded the book for this and programmed it to the max!! Hahah! I LOVE LOVE LOVE my HIMIWAY. Best bike you can buy PERIOD. what else could you want in a bike?..this is a AMAZING bike right out the box. NEEDS JUST YOUR ASSESORIES to bolt on. A rocket beast of a bike!!!

Thanks. That was helpful. And I saved the link.

YOUR PROMOTED TO MASTER TECH NOW.... No pressure. Haha

Himiway is looking like a better and better value after each video...........

@dalejacobson6363

3 жыл бұрын

I got my step thru because all the numbers where what I was looking for and for resell if I wanted. So far it awesome, the frame is very strong and I trust it to hit the trails. Take your time and to learn the bike if you get one it has great power and comfortable to ride but I trimmed back most powerful settings to my riding style ✌

@davidburt966

3 жыл бұрын

Great vid of the settings. We just ordered the step thru and the cruiser and are looking forward to checking out your findings. Thanks and keep them coming

@MR_R.o.b.o.t.o

3 жыл бұрын

JUST BUY ONE

Tremendous help! Thank you

@gregsouthorn2871

3 жыл бұрын

I have seen three videos pairing the red to the hemiway including Bolton bikes and all three picked the hemiway which is why I just ordered mine a couple of days ago!

Kyle at Bolton Bikes says in the video for programing the controller the wheel size for the 26" wheel should be set at 29" which is the outer diamer of the wheel.

@robpasma567

3 жыл бұрын

Makes sense. Thanks!

@freed6343

3 жыл бұрын

I saw that video. (I also ordered a Blackbird!) I have two Himiways; the Cruiser and the Step Thru Cruiser. I think before I take Kyle's advice and change to a 28" or 29" wheel size, I will check the speed thoroughly with a GPS. The larger wheel size selection will lower the speed displayed on your speedometer. That is why it is adjustable. Keep in mind that your tires do compress somewhat when you ride effectively reducing the wheel diameter back closer to the 26" setting, but I think Kyle has a point when saying the outside diameter of the wheel is more than 26". Checking you MPH/KPH with the GPS in your phone to compare with your speedometer may help you determine exactly what tire size you should lock into the computer/controller. I'm hoping to have my Blackbird by spring or early summer... until then, loving the Himiways.

Thanks for Your Information 👍

Thanks for all your great videos. Do you recommend the Himiway over the Radrover 5 or is it a toss up? Both bikes look like they would work for me. Your other excellent videos almost have me ready to pull the trigger on the Radrover 5.

thanks. that was very helpful

Sharing is caring! 😊 Thanks

Great video! Thank you.

@CitizenCycle925

11 ай бұрын

your welcome!

I'm curious as to what you have your tire circumference set to. I know they're 26x4, but I've heard some people say that because they're so big, you get a more accurate mileage reading if you change it from 26 to 28.

Also, I have heard some question how good is Himiway's customer service as they have less of a track record compared to Rad Power Bikes. My experience so far as been a late email to them which they responded at 2:00 AM and then again at 4:00 AM. Who does this? So far....GREAT!

Very cool I just got my Rad ,however I found a Himuway here in town with less then 30 miles on it .for a friend. There's actually 2 . but as far as the Rad I think we could actually maybe upgrade the drivetrain to and that should eliminate the chain from slapping around there ? I've been thinking about doing that myself. Kicking myself for not taking a closer look at the Himuway though .oh well I am happy with the Rad and glad you are here making these great vids .

Thanks for the tips

Good to know Thanks

Friendly tip. Take a look at page 7 of your owner's manual. There you set wheel size with the Ld setting. The actual diameter of a 26 x 4" tire varies but is generally between 29 and 30." The max setting is 28. Try using a GPS speedo as I doubt the cruiser's display is giving you anything close to the actual speed.

@JoeCamel-fn7dl

Жыл бұрын

I have mine set on 26 at least the last time I checked. When I go past the police set up speed displays they set up an some roads, my display and the police’s mph reading are pretty much the same

I love your new profile pic Doing a wheelie on a RadRover.

What are you thoughts regarding the regular style cruiser and the step-thru? Your Rad has a nearly identical frame to the regular himi so I thought you could offer a valid comparison. I am trying to decide and ready to order. Your videos have been very helpful. Thank you.

I have same bike. Had it 4 weeks. 197 miles, easy riding (I’m 67). Motor gone.error 30. They have been responsive and new motor on the way. Complete wheel ass’y I assume. From China. Hope this is not common. Otherwise, I love it.

@CitizenCycle925

3 жыл бұрын

That's a bummer, but I'm glad you're getting a new motor. Hopefully it arrives quickly.

@goobfilmcast4239

3 жыл бұрын

Don't get me wrong.... I like the Himiway Cruiser (I have a 2020 Rad Rover) but I have seen a few YT vids with some new owners having issues particularly with the Controller/Display.... I recommend you do a quick YT search (if you haven't already) and check it out.

@davidwoods3037

3 жыл бұрын

Follow up New motor installed at bike shop. Will test ride tomorrow. Not entire wheel, just motor. Bike tech said wasn’t easy and I certainly hope no more catastrophic failures. We’ll see.

Hi CC excellent job with your videos. I just ordered 2 Himi’s and your videos have the information prospective buyers are looking for. I printed off a copy of the E bike display user manual that you provided. Under the Personalized Parameter Settings page 10 is the option Controller Over-current Cut settings. The default value is set at 15A but can be increased to 25A. Do you think this increase in amperage would change the characteristics of the bike such as speed or torque. Thank you again and keep up the good work.

Hey there love ur videos 👍 I wanted to know how much NM of torque does the Himiway Cruiser have ?

Just an FYI it will power passed 45 KPH if you choose 28 or 29 inches on the wheel setting. But due to gearing you have to pedal super fast!

What would happen if you drove it in 36v ? Would it harm anything or extend the range of the battery ?

Thank you! We have two Himiway on order, and I'm loving your videos on them. Your preference video is one of the key things that convinced me to pull the trigger on purchasing them. Appreciate your clear video on the PAS settings. I'm very curious about the other *unknown* settings. Unfortunately, the manual is lacking in descriptions of each setting. It often defines the setting simply by listing its cryptic name again.. a pretty peeve of mine. 😖 Like you, I'm especially curious about the setting(s) that may impact PAS/performance. Looking forward to more Himiway videos from you!

Thank God I watched this video haha especially this being my first ebike ever ordered. I'd hate for that thing to just take off as soon as I start to move, now I know to turn that bad boy down lol

@CitizenCycle925

3 жыл бұрын

you can definitely fine tune the settings on this bike which is a feature i really like.

I ordered a Himiway Cruser about a month ago. Have not got it as yet. I ordered it from EBC as per your review. I did not know that you could order directly. It might have been shipped faster for me as I live on the West Coast. EBC is in Florida and might take longer? Does the voltage 36 vs. 48 volts make any difference? Thanks for your settings review, easy and concise instructions! What brand phone mount is this? Thanks for your answers.

LOVE THE VIDEOS, I HAVE A QUESTION. HOW DO I GET RID OF THE DELAY ON MY PEDDLE ASSIST FOR THE BIGDOG. THANKYOU.

Great. Video thanks!

@CitizenCycle925

3 жыл бұрын

You bet!

Hey I need throttle setting. So when I'm driving I can push the throttle and have an extra push. I use to have this setting like this but I was playing with the sets and I messed it up !

Hello, your video explains my question how to get back to the factory settings Greetings Peter.

I have a 500 watts I can ride his battery with 48 volts, knowing that its battery with him is 36 volts Please, i want an answer

Nice Post. What mirrors are on the bike??

What difference did it make when you put it to 48v or did you run it at all in 36v mode ?

When you cut the stock grips to install those mirrors, do you think the grips will eventually continue tearing?

Thank you so much. It's still confusing. Is the pw the same for all bikes?

Do you know how long the entire battery expected life span is before I will need to buy a New Battery? Thanks in advance

Hey Citizen and anyone else. Got a H Cruiser and hopefully I just got a couple of bad parts, but I'm starting to wonder if this bike doesn' do well in hilly ares. Opinions?

to change the pedal assist sensitivity go to the 7th screen (SYs) and change to 4. this will give you a smother kick on the pedal assist.

Having a Class II with 7 speeds, I can appreciate dropping down to 5 and having the ability to customize them. All bikes should allow this; it's just software...

Nice video where do you get these mirrors

Have you figured out a way to adjust the throttle? The throttle works on assist level 0 on my bike and on my wife's the throttle will not work until she puts it into level assist 1.

Hi, I have a ? Have you had any lose of power issue's with your Himiway. Thanks K.P.

Can you replace the display for a different one that shows battery %

How long was it, from when you put your order in for the step-thru, until you go the bike? Trying to see if my wait will be similar, as I'm at 4 weeks now. Thanks, very much appreciate your video's!

@garangeradventures6255

3 жыл бұрын

My bike came one day short of two months after I ordered it.

Have you checked out the quad lock phone case stuff? Think you might like em!

Do you have to pedal or is there a throttle where you don’t have to pedal. If not can you upgrade it and make it into a throttle

Citizen. Thank you for the video my brother, I love everyone you do. I'm still wondering though if it's a true 750 watt motor. Or they bullshittin like rad? 🤔lol! I ordered two also another rad Runner

@grizzlieschannel2324

3 жыл бұрын

Go to BoltonBikes.com and watch his review where he confirms true 750 watts for Himiway

I finally understand PAS!! Thank you. The bike I am looking at, you cannot change the amount of PAS. Would you like it if you couldn’t set those limits? I don’t want to buy a bike Im not happy with. Im new and learning! Thank you.

@CitizenCycle925

Жыл бұрын

Most bikes do not allow you to set each individual pedal assist power level. It's pretty rare to have that feature. If I really liked a bike and it didn't have this feature I would not let it keep me from buying it.

I want to go from a stop to 20 miles per hour on throttle so want full power at all times how do I set that on a Vitalan u7

What lube do you use on you Use with your Himiway bikes?

If you have a 750 bafang motor--i found pedal assist 3 with the bike in 4th to 5th gears gives awsome range with very light peddling.I went 25 miles--on a mix of offroad trails--hills and a city park and went 25 miles on one bar. I have a CSC 20 inch fat tire ebike--but according to a rep at pedrego--all these bikes with a 750 bafang are within 10% of each other on range--speed--etc.You can cruise at 14 to 17 mph--which is brisk while very lightly peddling--even going through the motions on flat pavement--while sipping the power.On a flat surface--just by me peddling--in which it is no effort I can feel--the bike wattage drops from 500 watts to around 100-200 watts--just by moving the pedals you cut power usage in half.

How do I adjust the breaks. I hear something like they are rubbing

Can you tell me how to unlock the throttle currently only working as walk assist????

If anyone can help me I hope you can. I got the himiwaycruiser. They cut the power at 25mph.I bought the himiway cause of reviews.I'm disappointed with what I got! Can you find an upgrade for this controller or something?

Would you talk about abs setting?

why does no one mention how to get the bike out of permanent 6km walk speed, mine was stuck at 6km and power cut out after 3 seconds HND HF needed to be set to Y

Does the Pedal Assist choice (eg 0-5, etc) have any effect on the feel of the throttle response?

@CitizenCycle925

3 жыл бұрын

nope

I have heard horror story about himiway after sale service do you have more info on that ?

What are your mirrors and bag i like them lol link please

I like the bag you have on the rear. What is it? Thanks in advance.

@CitizenCycle925

2 жыл бұрын

Rear trunk from Rockbros. Purchased it on Amazon

This might be a stupid question but how do I attach my kick stand? I have 2 bolts but no nuts! Is the support to be nuts holding the stand on????

@CitizenCycle925

3 жыл бұрын

Not a dumb question at all it took me a couple minutes to figure it out too. The kickstand goes in the front of the mounting plate and the screws thread into the mounting plate on the frame

Totally unrelated, I searched your Ridewithcitizen.com website and bought the Victagen light 2400 Lumens thru the AMZ affiliate dealio. Bikeroo seat and mirrors, bought through you and installed. The light for price and rating etc. I tried to find something better in the price range, nothing competes. I need a bike stand (station) to work on the bikes. Flip over old school put air in my hydro lines. But I did fix a rear flat and re-install with your help hahaha. I need air-pump and air gauge......................are these items you handle and or review? Wish the Himi video was done back in April. We bought two Canadian bikes that had a recall on the brakes. The company did not contact us, I stumbled on a users group................Ride ON!

Hey Citizen, thanks for all your videos! A quick question. I’m hearing a lot of complaints from owners on the Facebook groups about motor issues, error code problems, and really poor customer service. Any thoughts or insights?

@CitizenCycle925

3 жыл бұрын

I have not had any motor issues yet and really haven't had to call customer service for anything, so unfortunately I don't have much insight on this.

@kenrichmond6906

3 жыл бұрын

@@CitizenCycle925 thanks so much for taking the time to respond!

@profdleeucc

2 жыл бұрын

Electric bike hub motors sometimes burn up from heating up; now one can into the motor settings and limit the maximum electric bike hub motor settings from the default maximum of 18A to something more moderate such as 11A maximum threshold current draw; that should limit any potential damage to one's electric bike hub motor since one has reduced the maximum threshold draw current that can be delivered to the electric bike hub motor; so its not likely to burn up as a result; the other advantage is that the electric bicycle battery will also last hopefully for at least 30% longer mileage also as well; one can also go in and change from the default five pedal assistance levels to the one for nine pedal assistance levels and then at each one of the pedal assistance levels spread out the power levels so they are more granular and specific in nature so as to conserve and save more power so as to extend the potential range of ones electric bicycle by another thirty percent or so; level 1 11% max power level delivered level 2 22%max power level delivered level 3 33%max power level delivered level 4 44%max power level delivered level 5 55%max power level delivered level 6 66%max power level delivered level 7 77%max power level delivered level 8 88%max power level delivered level 9 99%max power level delivered one can for example set level 1 and level 2 so that minimal power is consumed to extend one's potential EV range to the maximum optimal amount.

Do they make this bike with a thumb throttle? I would need to remove it for riding on state game lands in Pa once these bikes are approved in class I. Also you can go over 750watt motor.

@jeffking8642

3 жыл бұрын

It comes with a twist throttle on half the right grip.