Once you buy this MATE e-bike you will NEVER look back | MATE X vs City Review

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Since MATE exploded onto the scene, their range of iconic, eye-catching e-bikes have set a new precedent for what urban electric bicycles can be.
Eilis takes a closer look at the Mate City and the Mate X - two completely different rides tailored for differing needs.
00:00 intro
01:06 MATE City overview
01:23 MATE X overview
02:12 MATE City spec
02:37 MATE X spec
03:43 Comfort
05:10 Folding and carrying
07:54 Drag race
08:27 Flex check
09:01 Real world mileage
09:51 Final thoughts
#ebike #electricbike #matebike
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  • @borinvlogs
    @borinvlogs2 жыл бұрын

    Love this channel. Really refreshing, entertaining and highly enjoyable to watch. 😁

  • @darri_rafn
    @darri_rafn2 жыл бұрын

    There are a bunch of videos about these bikes on KZread but this one is the absolute BEST! Getting my Mate X tomorrow and I cannot wait!

  • @wall749

    @wall749

    2 жыл бұрын

    You'll want matebattery booster 62v top speed 38.2mph check it out

  • @JackFeelsNerves
    @JackFeelsNerves2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video Eilis, as always! The MATE bikes are priced really well, and I'm sure they'll sell well. Your hands on experience and review is the best ad for them though, I hope they feature this vid on their website!

  • @Electroheads

    @Electroheads

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear from you as always! Thanks so much ☺️

  • @JackFeelsNerves

    @JackFeelsNerves

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Electroheads ❤

  • @ethansmoghaddam9289
    @ethansmoghaddam92892 жыл бұрын

    Great stuff, Thanks Mate!

  • @Electroheads

    @Electroheads

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it!

  • @kylehill5880
    @kylehill58802 жыл бұрын

    I love this channel keep it up!!!!

  • @skyMcWeeds
    @skyMcWeeds2 жыл бұрын

    I've used a couple of these 30kg fat bikes from China from Eahora/Paselec, Samebike, and Fiido. I love riding them they can take harsh punishment from terrible road conditions and just keep going. If I had some more cash I'd upgrade the cadence sensor into a torque sensor and replace the suspensions for something way better. Its fun seeing these E-bikes be available to other countries. Electric is the future, zero emissions environment friendly. made me store my car for a while now, I only ever use my car for very long travel and heavy groceries.

  • @paoloquirici5975
    @paoloquirici59752 жыл бұрын

    Eilis I have a Mate X 750 and use it daily to commute for work. Over 18 months I drove it for nearly 7K miles and enjoyed every single one. One suggestion is to put the Tannus Armour anti poncture for both tyres to make your ride safer and even more comfortable. Cheers

  • @Electroheads

    @Electroheads

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the suggestion! Glad to hear the Mate X has treated you so well

  • @rikeep
    @rikeep2 жыл бұрын

    The MATE X is a beast! Love the eye catching design…and the speed

  • @Electroheads

    @Electroheads

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s hands down my favourite e-bike right now 😍

  • @evukelectricvehicles
    @evukelectricvehicles2 жыл бұрын

    But they still don't offer a rear luggage rack - and it's very tricky to fit a rack to this MATE ebike because of the unusual rear suspension. To be a serious means of transport bikes need to have a rear rack. Transport is about moving people and stuff. And only buffoons carry loads in backpacks on their shoulders when on bikes/ebikes. Paul G

  • @ThrownDices

    @ThrownDices

    2 жыл бұрын

    There is one on the Mate X, got it installed :D

  • @AfeezKayeRIDES
    @AfeezKayeRIDES2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video.. I really enjoyed watching this. Focused on the ‘product’ 👍🏼😁

  • @Electroheads

    @Electroheads

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Thank you!

  • @JS-reprezent

    @JS-reprezent

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s it. ‘Product’

  • @robinmackenziespinks7035
    @robinmackenziespinks70352 жыл бұрын

    Great video Eilis. Is it more comfortable than the Tinker?

  • @mike160785
    @mike1607852 жыл бұрын

    How did you get the mate x insured?

  • @gazdude23
    @gazdude232 жыл бұрын

    Cheers mate

  • @c_kemper
    @c_kemper2 жыл бұрын

    Mine is up for sale as I’m getting a VanMoof S3… can’t really justify having 2 ebikes. Having said that, it is a great bike and loads of fun to ride. I do find it to heavy to commute with and when you run out of juice, peddling it is near impossible…

  • @davidelliott5843

    @davidelliott5843

    2 жыл бұрын

    If range is an issue, charge the battery at work or carry a second battery.

  • @martinthe3rd664
    @martinthe3rd664 Жыл бұрын

    I've owned the City and now own the X 750. Both are great bikes, the City was a bit small for me personally (6'1") but still works well if you're limited on space or need to carry it around. It's also small enough to easily fit in pretty much all car trunks when folded up. Does around 28 km/h on a full charge. The X 750 is way more sturdy for faster speeds though, and does 40+ km/h easily with a full charge. But you don't wanna carry the X up stairs etc, or carry it at all really. But it still fits in many car trunks when folded. The only thing I'm missing is a twist throttle as the thumb throttle is a bit awkward imo, and tbh with this much power & weight you're not gonna be pedaling

  • @LittleJacob208
    @LittleJacob208 Жыл бұрын

    I found your review very informative and helpful in deciding weather to buy this product. I think I’m going to opt for the Mate X 750w because of the additional power and comfort and just the more enjoyable riding experience.

  • @Electroheads

    @Electroheads

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s awesome to hear thanks so much for letting me know! You’ll have a lot of fun with it

  • @kayacato-guler6495

    @kayacato-guler6495

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s amazing isn’t it mate

  • @LittleJacob208

    @LittleJacob208

    Жыл бұрын

    @@kayacato-guler6495 mate your not wrong the power is impressive. I would even go as far to say its a better option than a moped.

  • @JamesMouland
    @JamesMouland Жыл бұрын

    So the folding capability sounds pretty redundant. Good review I feel well informed 👍🏻

  • @qaysar2393
    @qaysar23932 жыл бұрын

    Nice challenge really different from others! Thnx 4 sharing:-), you gotta IG btw?

  • @fisharefriends598
    @fisharefriends5982 жыл бұрын

    Not really affordable… I was expecting less. It’s the same cost as any other non main brand.. at 2k +… rather buy a ribble or orbea. Even Brompton is similar priced.

  • @danielruiz3379

    @danielruiz3379

    11 ай бұрын

    Got one for 500 on Facebook market and it was good as new

  • @andyfairchild2383
    @andyfairchild23832 жыл бұрын

    The Mate X does look like a lot of fun. But living in a third floor flat (no lift) I think I’ll stick with a swytch kitted Brompton!

  • @Roshan_420

    @Roshan_420

    Жыл бұрын

    Or you need a bike cover and a good lock lol take the battery out

  • @simonjandrell5897
    @simonjandrell58972 жыл бұрын

    i gotta Mongoose Fat Bike could never go back to Normal Mountain Bike and those especially e Fatty looks AMAZING

  • @russellprout723
    @russellprout7232 жыл бұрын

    Why make it a folding bike when it doesnt really fold that well and its weight restricts some people from carrying it.

  • @simonmatthews7512
    @simonmatthews75122 жыл бұрын

    They're not hard to miss? That'll be the cammo paint I expect 😜

  • @MrNash6274
    @MrNash62742 жыл бұрын

    So compared to the tinker which is better, cause 10 months ago you preferred that 🤷

  • @Electroheads

    @Electroheads

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Prenash! The Tinker is nearly 3 x the price of the city and this offers many similar features. So if your budget can't reach the near £4k heights then this is a great, more affordable option

  • @chrisg.6441
    @chrisg.64412 жыл бұрын

    No one talks about the real range purely by throttle though, can someone make a video about that? in the mean time I keep using my electric scooter

  • @prophetnozza4150

    @prophetnozza4150

    2 жыл бұрын

    Fiido m1 pro which is a clone of this and does 35 40 kmh on throttle and unlocked between 40 to 50 kmh

  • @dannya6825
    @dannya68252 жыл бұрын

    Still very expensive. I'd love an electric bike but I'm always priced out. Need some that are around £500 for me to be tempted

  • @APPLEPIE978

    @APPLEPIE978

    2 жыл бұрын

    Only way you're getting one at that price is if you build your own or buy a really rough Chinese brand that compromises on battery.

  • @dannya6825

    @dannya6825

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@APPLEPIE978 Yeah probably. I would buy British too.

  • @AllSeeingEye
    @AllSeeingEye2 жыл бұрын

    do you think e scooters should be allowed on pavements if u go slow like a normal scooter? the roads are quite dangerous here, i even ride my bike on the pavement

  • @Kevin6t8
    @Kevin6t82 жыл бұрын

    Why were you peddaling all throughout the video while riding?

  • @Graham_Wideman
    @Graham_Wideman2 жыл бұрын

    When you didn't pay attention in school to the symbols for feet and inches....

  • @Kevin6t8
    @Kevin6t82 жыл бұрын

    Affordable is UNDER $/€/£1000. I have an 26" 250w E Bike with full suspension, disc brakes (cable), front and rear fenders / mud guards, and a headlight for $650 /£472 / €560. 🤷🏻‍♂

  • @prophetnozza4150

    @prophetnozza4150

    2 жыл бұрын

    Fiido m1 pro under a G .

  • @darioammendola3724
    @darioammendola37242 жыл бұрын

    ♡ eletric is the future!

  • @hulksmash8028
    @hulksmash80282 жыл бұрын

    What's going on with the laws about Scooters

  • @spider9263.
    @spider9263.3 ай бұрын

    ok that work

  • @sebastam2603
    @sebastam260310 ай бұрын

    This bike was really easy to assemble kzread.infoUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA and required very few adjustments out of the box. The wheels did not require any truing/adjustments. The frame had some small scratches, but nothing major.I did replace the seat though - the seat it came with was very uncomfortable. The tires need to be re-inflated every 4-5 days, but this appears to be quite common for the narrow 700x25 tires.Overall, in my opinion, this bike looks and rides like a much more expensive bike.

  • @420man
    @420man2 жыл бұрын

    Let's face it,with better research,there are ebikes like the mate fat tire ebike,but almost a £1000 cheaper

  • @zygmuntthecacaokakistocrat6589
    @zygmuntthecacaokakistocrat65892 жыл бұрын

    Bafang motor & running gear: you;'d be better off getting a hydro brake MTB and converting it with a Bafang kit, for under £1000

  • @LAVolAndy
    @LAVolAndy2 жыл бұрын

    7” riders rejoice!

  • @kareloliva3691
    @kareloliva36912 жыл бұрын

    Beware - as long as the Mate bike rides, it is perfect, but when something goes wrong with the electronics, you will never get any support, no advice, no nothing. Maybe some empty promises at the beginning, but then an absolute radio silence lasting weeks. When they really should offer some practical help, they turn absolutely irresponsive, you just (repeatedly) get a message your (repeated) mails have been registered, and this is it. So, all in all, you pay for several months of fun in the beginning, and then you are stuck with an over-over-overpriced normal, and due to the motors and other components, very heavy and bulky, non-electric bike (with two such bikes, in my case). A big disappointment ...

  • @BlackadderPW
    @BlackadderPW2 жыл бұрын

    Decent mate that

  • @Destide
    @Destide2 жыл бұрын

    More dropship stuff you can DIY in an afternoon

  • @wimmeke111
    @wimmeke1112 жыл бұрын

    matex is the more expencive version of the ado 20f ore radpower ore the cheaper ver engwe only cost 949 euro for the 750watt

  • @stephenjohnson1974
    @stephenjohnson19742 жыл бұрын

    But the Mate X is illegal in the UK. Isn't that slightly important?

  • @cologist

    @cologist

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not if you are a smooth criminal ^_^

  • @MA-jz4yc

    @MA-jz4yc

    2 жыл бұрын

    in practise nobody cares. If you are that concerned put a 250w sticker on the motor and call it a day.

  • @wall749

    @wall749

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@cologist matebattey booster 62v top speed 38.2mph

  • @thecaretaker4357
    @thecaretaker43572 жыл бұрын

    I got the (mate x) but I did not pay that much hahaha 😉

  • @DSPangilan
    @DSPangilan2 жыл бұрын

    Bit expensive innit?

  • @djneils100
    @djneils1002 жыл бұрын

    explains how the mate 750w is technically a motorbike then rides it round the streets without a crash helmet or number plates 🤷‍♂️

  • @Destide

    @Destide

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well you see it's a bicycle so physics don't apply

  • @JimmyNeedsCoffee
    @JimmyNeedsCoffee2 жыл бұрын

    So it’s illegal in the UK… ok.

  • @emchamberlain
    @emchamberlain2 жыл бұрын

    Nice bikes. Pleased this channel covers bikes - nice tax advice as well!

  • @Electroheads

    @Electroheads

    2 жыл бұрын

    Much appreciated!

  • @AnotherAnonymousMan
    @AnotherAnonymousMan2 жыл бұрын

    Don't mind me, I'm just deliberating between the merits of two products I can't afford. Just Electroheads things. 😂

  • @Electroheads

    @Electroheads

    2 жыл бұрын

    Take a look at the government incentives to offload the cost of an e-bike upfront, you might be pleasantly surprised!

  • @Electroheads

    @Electroheads

    2 жыл бұрын

    I know it's hard, but It's important to remember that you're not the only person in the world, and that there are people who can afford these products and want information on them.

  • @AnotherAnonymousMan

    @AnotherAnonymousMan

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Electroheads yeah... it was a joke. About enjoying the content because it's fun rather than because I want a bike 😐

  • @Simcore999
    @Simcore9992 жыл бұрын

    Let s mate doesn t mean the same thing, in canada

  • @Electroheads

    @Electroheads

    2 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @Simcore999

    @Simcore999

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Electroheads 👍

  • @robba1234
    @robba12342 жыл бұрын

    Love the channel, but "affordable"? sorry like most imported bikes to the UK are overpriced, sorry but Halford's "assemble" hybrid bikes and mark them up to this price point and yes I think these are better (in some ways) from that, but equivalent bikes for between £700-£900 are and have been about for quite a while. The US Lectric XP almost identical to these with great reviews can be bought through European re-sellers and we in the UK due to Pandemic bike sales and profiteering from the electric bike boom are being overcharged (no pun intended) but it's nice to see new bikes coming on. Electric small EV's are great and once the UK gets legislation sorted it could be the way ahead

  • @dylsonwheels8404
    @dylsonwheels84042 жыл бұрын

    DECENT

  • @simonjandrell5897
    @simonjandrell58972 жыл бұрын

    have u then got to put a Motor Bike Number Plate on their as well.. all now beyond Dumb.. really does make you Angry.. u might as well shove a Haybusa Engine on it PMSL

  • @AzogDefilerFromMordor
    @AzogDefilerFromMordor2 жыл бұрын

    always hearing that nonsensical 250W power makes me sick

  • @hasan_z
    @hasan_z2 жыл бұрын

    seems like a generic chinese frame, i've seen the same bike multiple times with different branding eg Engwe ep-2, Svitch, ADO a20f, Fiido m1, Eahora x5, you can order them a lot cheaper from aliexpress if you are willing to wait

  • @iXpertMan

    @iXpertMan

    2 жыл бұрын

    MATE has the longest lasting battery, great (not perfect) computer and feels premium :P

  • @davidelliott5843
    @davidelliott58432 жыл бұрын

    Did you know that EU slaps huge import taxes on made in China eBikes? I’m no fan of the Chinese government but it’s time that European manufacturers stepped up.

  • @BMXBikerDude3
    @BMXBikerDude32 жыл бұрын

    ❤️🧡💛💚💙

  • @YouTubeUniversity-ko8ug
    @YouTubeUniversity-ko8ug2 жыл бұрын

    You are 2 old for that bike grandma 😁😁😁

  • @michellejensen8424
    @michellejensen84242 жыл бұрын

    Ridiculous price for a bike thats only for commuting.. It should be half that.

  • @cleberalcantara933
    @cleberalcantara933 Жыл бұрын

    Hummmm this wonder blond and eleganth/sexy saleswomam!,há this bikes for mutch goods strongs/speads for(eu compraria muitas coisas dela!)

  • @JS-reprezent
    @JS-reprezent2 жыл бұрын

    In the desert , people ride the Camel(s) yeah the camel. Yup. Camel it is

  • @user-fv1vg2bv5q
    @user-fv1vg2bv5q Жыл бұрын

    Did anyone else notice the 🐪. Yummy 😋

  • @crispysocksss

    @crispysocksss

    11 ай бұрын

    On her chin

  • @gearzone2611
    @gearzone26112 жыл бұрын

    Expensive, they just brought this from China and slap it with their Brand Name.

  • @lizvickers7156
    @lizvickers7156 Жыл бұрын

    For the price you pay you don't get much for your money. It's no wonder people go to the internet for cheap Chinese bikes

  • @LC2K00
    @LC2K002 жыл бұрын

    Can’t believe thumb throttles are illegal over here.. what soft arses we got running this country? I want out

  • @NeoFlowFPV
    @NeoFlowFPV2 жыл бұрын

    I have a e bike fatbike with throttle and peddle assist and it has 2 16 ah batteries and only cost 1k brand new ,these videos don't really help people they just buy the most generic overpriced shit

  • @djneils100
    @djneils1002 жыл бұрын

    how the hell are they affordable? overpriced is what they are

  • @edosajohnson1295
    @edosajohnson12952 жыл бұрын

    This bikes are supposed to be Affordable you said 😒 sorry there are not and there are other better and Cheaper bikes out there sorry top 10 better bikes this bike is out of the list

  • @kenharvey9714
    @kenharvey97142 жыл бұрын

    Created in Copenhagen, but made in China!

  • @richardevans9465
    @richardevans94652 жыл бұрын

    OVER PRICED

  • @Elias-gb5bb
    @Elias-gb5bb2 жыл бұрын

    The mate bikes are absolutely overpriced for what they offer. The suspension on these is an absolute joke and the range is as well

  • @geraldospiteri1477
    @geraldospiteri1477 Жыл бұрын

    ❗️❗️DO NOT ❗️❗️buy from #MATE BIKE # They have robbed the UK 🇬🇧 market. Sold bikes and left , leaving owners with NO WARRANTY OR BACKUP. 😡😡😡

  • @davonunderwood6245
    @davonunderwood62452 ай бұрын

    the company is trash customer service is really trash stay away from them special if your in the US cause once you have a problem you will not get a response nor fix your stuck with a brick bike PLEASE my US people stay away if you would like to video me and i can show you where my bike been sitting for the last 4 yrs

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