Ristretto 512 First Independent Review

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This is my personal experience with Ristretto. I hope they get their act together and can deliver these bikes in a reasonable time frame. It looks to be a game changer in the electric bike market.

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  • @steveomatic2000
    @steveomatic20003 күн бұрын

    So glad you posted this review. I almost ordered from them but i was having concerns about their shipping date.

  • @jimjr9143
    @jimjr91435 ай бұрын

    I think you are spot on as to what is going on with this e-bike . Even if a company knows it will be lets say 3 months later they will usually keep saying 1 month . This keeps the time frame close enough where the customer might keep waiting on thinking that’s not to far away . Then same thing a month later . It’s a common practice . Me , i do not buy anything that Does not show (in stock ,ready to ship)

  • @thisisvicious5201
    @thisisvicious5201Ай бұрын

    So I was looking at buying one and even went to Electrify Expo in Austin TX to look it over and ride it. So many red flags. First was when I read a breakdown of the true build cost. The said motor was 2k of the price. All the other parts and frame build made no sense. But they had put out the 303 so I still thought maybe. The booth at the expo was crap. All the other vendors we're making Riders wear helmets. Not Ristretto. When I met the owner I had asked him about the build cost and it not adding up he walked away. And after that everything was just excuses on delivery times. Almost 3 quarters have been delayed. All the other red flags kept adding up. I live in Austin and have tried to do research on the company location. Trying to come look I over. Ignored over and over. So my feeling from almost day one is its a scam and people will not get their money back unless it's through a CC. I guess time will tell. BTW.... I road the 512 at the EXPO and was not impressed at all. Seat sucked like I figured and they said would be redone. Throttle was Jerry and I hate the thumb ones anyway. Steering geometry made the bike hard to keep balanced in a turn and flopped over quick. Bikes were beat up but look good from afar. I bought a Surron X and I'm so glad I did. I hope you get your bikes or your money back.

  • @Electric_Recreation

    @Electric_Recreation

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks for your comment. People need to be educated about Ristretto. I am still following their lack of progress. I recently purchased an Airial Rider Xclass for my wife. I will be doing some videos on it. As well as Motor Goat is on order. Plan on doing some testing on it. Should get it next month. Thanks Again for commenting

  • @Rogue_1987

    @Rogue_1987

    19 күн бұрын

    Did you ever try the P-51? How did Ristretto 512 compare to it?

  • @Rogue_1987
    @Rogue_198726 күн бұрын

    It's June 2024 still waiting on my bike.

  • @donvee2000
    @donvee20005 ай бұрын

    Your absolutely right, and its something I had suspected for a couple months now. Ive been in the market for a cafe racer type bike now for 6 months, and really liked the Ristretto so Ive been watching for an independent review. But there hasn't been anything on it except alot of videos from the company itself. I figured if they still haven't shipped they're probably accumulating orders for their first down payment rather than using his money, hes using customers money. Which doesn't give me a good feeling about the company. Also Ive read alot on of unhappy customer reviews from the previous model they sold before the 512. Anyway glad to hear you got your money back...and thanks for the video. Im on the waiting for the Lyric X due in the spring. My Grizzly is going to have to hold out just a little longer.

  • @7sonero7
    @7sonero74 ай бұрын

    The style and look , plus specs, made this bike very appealing. Perhaps a more reputable brand will copy and make it available soon.

  • @austinmccarty3244
    @austinmccarty3244Ай бұрын

    When you purchase the bike, it states there will be a separate shipping charge later when the bike is ready to ship. There is no estimate of what this charge may be. I’m pretty sure they will stick everyone with a $300-$500 shipping charge at minimum. I want this bike, but don’t think I’ll purchase it due to having no clue what the shipping charge may be. At least the Motor Goat V3, there is no shipping charge and it’s very transparent on total cost and the owner responds to emails from customers daily about delays. That bike seems to be selling much higher volume than anticipated and they are constantly improving the bike. Probably need to get a Motor Goat V3

  • @mouthgina3213
    @mouthgina32135 ай бұрын

    The bike is definitely good looking and performance sounds great on paper! Thanks for your video I’m staying away until they actually figure out what they’re doing and the bikes are actually produced. After extensive delays you shouldn’t have to ask for your money back, they should’ve offered refunds, a discount for the long wait or free upgrades. These issues are common with new and inexperienced companies trying to produce a new product, things don’t always go as planned but communication and transparency are key.

  • @Rogue_1987

    @Rogue_1987

    13 күн бұрын

    The bikes are crap! The motor is LOUD and will not last! The suspension and comfort level is awful as well.

  • @johnnyartillery
    @johnnyartillery5 ай бұрын

    Another big red flag I saw was their website was mostly rendered images and not the actual product. They are great renders but that's usually an indicator of who's serious about product development and whos fluffing customers

  • @Electric_Recreation

    @Electric_Recreation

    5 ай бұрын

    Their latest estimate is late march on shipping. Chris the CEO sent me an email apologizing for the issues. I may still be interested. But only if they are shipping them. To many false promises.

  • @mouthgina3213

    @mouthgina3213

    5 ай бұрын

    @@Electric_Recreation They don’t know how to do business, they’re absolutely not supposed to charge you until your product ships. They’re doing business like a kickstarter or even drop shipping.

  • @Jhubble515
    @Jhubble5155 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the video. I was on the fence but not anymore. What i was worrying about was if its all pre orders what about parts when something breaks.

  • @Electric_Recreation

    @Electric_Recreation

    5 ай бұрын

    No problem 👍

  • @johnnyartillery
    @johnnyartillery5 ай бұрын

    I was about to get one of these bikes, but something seemed fishy to me. I kept getting bombarded by ads on Instagram multiple times a day. As much as I wanted one, my gut told me this bike is way overhyped. I've seen this happen before, where companies sink millions into marketing and never deliver. I ended up getting an ariel rider Grizzly v3 and I absolutely love it. Its dual motor, ridiculous fast and only "upgrade" I had to do was getting a better seat off etsy. I hope they do end up delivering but it seems like its not going to anytime soon. Ristretto looks like they are in big financial trouble to me. Still, I wish luck to those who bought one..

  • @Electric_Recreation

    @Electric_Recreation

    5 ай бұрын

    I got the Freego F3 it also is a dual motor 1000watt . I am 280lbs and it pulls me around really good. Personally think the Grizzly is more refined and has a better paint. As well the 52 v battery on it is great. The Freego has 55 ah 48v. But has twin 23 amp controllers. Max output 2400 watts. Check out my Top speed #2 video. 37 mph by gps. What top speed you getting on the grizzly? kzread.info/dash/bejne/oX-B05WTaae4Z7Q.htmlsi=K1JSW85PFLUWyPUv

  • @evangrimes6962
    @evangrimes6962Ай бұрын

    Well this makes me nervous about mine lol. I ordered earlier this year (March), though now it ~seems~ like they are only experiencing shipping delays. As far as how they're doing: They sent an official announcement at the end of march saying they "expect to finalize fulfillment stage by next week and then proceed with the shipping process." I sent an email May 14 asking How things are going- they said the first bikes would arrive in June, and those would go to the first people to order. The rest (RE: Mine) would come July and August. I followed up to clarify that I can expect mine in July or August, and they confirmed that. Debating sending them this video and asking if they're sure about that. I'm inclined to believe them given their numerous video press releases and what seems to be a better attempt at transparency than when you were waiting. Question for you, Electric Recreation: did they have those going on during 2023? I only see fluffy promo videos during that time as opposed to actual production updates. Don't know if you saw things I didn't.

  • @flyingtigre1239

    @flyingtigre1239

    Ай бұрын

    I can relate. I preceded mine last week but before making the purchase it was said that delivery can take up to two months. So I’m aware thx restretto

  • @Rogue_1987

    @Rogue_1987

    21 күн бұрын

    UPDATE ...RISTRETTO SCREWED ALL OF THE ORIGINAL PEOPLE WHO PURCHASED THE BIKE IN FULL, SO THEY CAN BUILD THEIR COMPANY! ITS JUNE 16, 2024 AND NO BIKE, I ASKED FOR FREE SHIPPING 5 DAYS AGO WHEN I FOUND OUT THEY HAD TO MOVE WAREHOUSES AGAIN AND THEY RUINED MY VACATION. THEY SAID NO BECAUSE I GOT 15% OFF WITH MY PURCHASE! SO I CANCELLED! 5 DAYS LATER AND TODAY FATHERS DAY COUPONS FOR 15% OFF WITH FREE SHIPPING! TO NEW CUSTOMERS! STAY AWAY FROM THIS DISGUSTING COMPANY!!! HERE IS THE EMAIL I JUST WROTE THEM! ARE YOU SERIOUSLY KIDDING ME WITH THE 15% OFF AND FREE SHIPPING YOU HAVE OUT ON EMAIL FOR FATHERS DAY??? I waited 4 months listening to your PATHETIC EXCUSES and REASONS for Delays, and I was PROMISED in writing I would have my bike in April and then you come with excuse that you all didn't know that you would need a BOX for the Bigger Bike, so then you Delay and Delay! Ristretto ruined my Spring Riding because it was one excuse after the other why we didn't have our bikes. To the point where we are told JUNE and I told you that I needed the bike by June 7 for my vacation across the country, and the you go Silent the week I'm supposed to get my bike! Then you email me saying you had to move your warehouse because you didn't like it, even though you had over a YEAR to find one! Then I express how upset I was this past week, and asked to be accomaded with FREE SHIPPING for broken promises and making me push my vacation back, then you tell me because I got the 15% off I could NOT get FREE Shipping because I already got the other Discount, so you urge me to Cancel if I wasnt happy. Then much to my surprise I get an email this weekend giving Fathers Day Coupons for 15% off PLUS FREE SHIPPING! Are you kidding me?? What hell is wrong with your company? I've waited over 4 months and you screw me over as a Customer and Cancel and Refund Order because you said you couldn't do it, and then NOW your giving it to BRAND NEW CUSTOMERS that have not had to wait a day?? I am DISGUSTED with how Ristretto has treated ME and ALL of the CUSTOMERS that have been waiting over a YEAR for your bike to come out with one LIE after another. I will be reporting this to the BBB and THE FEDS, and you will be EXPOSED for every single thing you said and did to us customers waiting patiently. I've never seen a company have such HORRIBLE Customer Cenrtricy. YOU USED US for our Money to get your bikes made as an INTEREST FREE LOAN to get your bikes made! Then you kept lying and promising for a YEAR about when we are getting bikes, because you didn't care cause you had our money! That is FRAUD and you will be REPORTED.. I Have a list of CUSTOMERS you have screwed over along with me, and I promise you that you WILL BE EXPOSED AND YOU WILL BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE. Christopher should be ashamed of himself, he completely clueless when it comes to ANY BUSINESS PRACTICES! You gave us Owners a private page so we could get Updates, and then if one person complained, he kicked us off the page and had the nerve to REPRIMAND everyone on the page and threaten to CANCEL their orders! Us owners creates a separate PRIVATE page to talk about what was going on and collaborate how each one of us has been screwed over by RISTRETTO and CHRISTOPHER. I have everything compiled from day 1 with Ristrettos promises and names of every single person that has been LIED too and promised bikes timelines, but never came. The Federal Government has Been informed over the business practices of Lying to Customers, taking payment in full for interest free loan, while CUSTOMERS are paying INTEREST on Their CREDIT CARDS with no bike due to lies, intentionally lying to delay until bikes were done, and failure to take care of customers financially by refusing to compensate the on the LOAN you apparently thought you were getting instead of a purchase and not even caring if thr Customer gets upset now because then like me CANCELS, and then you find some poor schmuck to purchase your bike in FULL. I look forward to the next few months, exposing RISTRETTO FOR What they have done to me and HUNDREDS of other people. If you think that I or anyone else is just going to walk away after what your company did to us you are 100% WRONG. GET READY... ITS COMING. Happy Father's Day Coupon attached to this email, just caused you to PUT THE FINAL NAIL IN YOUR COFFIN. Absolutely DISGUSTED. RISTRETTO IS A SCAM AND A FRAUD! EVERYONE WILL KNOW!

  • @IloloIzu
    @IloloIzu5 ай бұрын

    Definitely sorry to hear this. I ordered mine on September 18th and went to test ride the bike on December 27th. I'm happily going to wait for this bike. I think it was too unique of an experience, and Chris, the owner was genuine and transparent with me that he was trying to get it out as fast as possible. For me in the north east, it didn't really matter because i probably won't ride it until spring anyways. I am bummed to hear that it'll be longer than expected because I didn't hear that at all when I saw the team 2 weeks ago. I can also understand because it is a lil bit of money to fork up, but ultimately I will wait as I truly believe this is a a special product. And also the seat is really not bad at all, and they already are upgrading it to the new thicker one regardless.

  • @jamjar47

    @jamjar47

    5 ай бұрын

    They should of told you what was happening with their delivery time scale ! It started with 2023 now its 2024 ! Sorry but i just wouldn't feel safe waiting months for a bike after i released over $3000 !

  • @Electric_Recreation

    @Electric_Recreation

    5 ай бұрын

    It seems clear they have a great product. But customer service and updating people that have paid more than a month’s salary. Is poor to say the least. In the future a deposit to secure a reservation would be the way to go . I can say most people that have purchased are not happy.

  • @jamjar47

    @jamjar47

    5 ай бұрын

    Agree the bike is a great product ..but at what cost ? You must have all the infostructure of your company in place before you even think about selling the product ! @@Electric_Recreation

  • @IloloIzu

    @IloloIzu

    5 ай бұрын

    Yea that is a very interesiing outlook. I wonder what poll you are getting from dictating the majority of people because as far as the facebook owner group, the general consensus is that a majority of purchasers are comfortable with the time constraints due to their rather having a product that isn't too rushed. I definitely agree that a deposit would be a better idea. I remember at the time I had purchased it in September I wished that was the case. I am biased, however, in that my company expensed this 1500 of the bike for me making it a sum of only 2000 out of pocket. I hate that customer service gave you a hard time because they were always so quick with me. I'm glad to hear that you are enjoying your new bike. I really am hoping it'll get here soon though. I know they're also switching offices and rumored to have had started on an e-motorcycle, however

  • @MustyBastard

    @MustyBastard

    5 ай бұрын

    @@IloloIzu Still waiting on that video from the factory like they promised in December

  • @quantumfx2677
    @quantumfx26773 ай бұрын

    Also, really not one review on this bike! Nothing on climbing ability or how it shifts . Range test!

  • @quantumfx2677
    @quantumfx26773 ай бұрын

    I believe you are very correct! Not how you run a business! Thank God you got your money back!

  • @EViLSiDE520
    @EViLSiDE5205 ай бұрын

    Was going to buy this bike but, after doing my research I found out that many people had waited a year past the promised delivery date for the 303fs and those who stuck it out had issues with warranty claims. Nice product but, the people who are running the show are crooks.

  • @joelusa1
    @joelusa13 күн бұрын

    am I reading these reviews corectly??? I just placed 2-512 bike on order today!

  • @greenrush4313
    @greenrush43132 ай бұрын

    I went ahead and placed an order. I know the risks. I did watch the 100 bikes in china that are done. It will happen

  • @Electric_Recreation

    @Electric_Recreation

    2 ай бұрын

    It looks like an awesome bike. They were a little premature in doing a product release. Looking like pre orders should start seeing delivery late this month or in June. Web site is saying Q3 now. When I ordered in August of 2022 they told me 30 days. 10 months has gone by. Still no deliveries. I estimate container transit and customs will be 5-6 weeks.

  • @MustyBastard
    @MustyBastard6 ай бұрын

    Sounds like a company with no working capital to me. Like most of these fly by night e-bike companies.

  • @jamjar47

    @jamjar47

    5 ай бұрын

    Totally Agree ! One to avoid in my view ,they have all the talk and flashy videos ,but where is the sales ? if they only made 800 bikes why haven't they sold them all by now in pre-orders ??

  • @dexgray4581

    @dexgray4581

    5 ай бұрын

    Nope! This company cares more than anyone and in fact because they’re doing it independently (meaning not just buying bulk garbage ebike frames from China and then slapping a new label on in order to turn a quick profit), things keep getting delayed. If you’ve been around the electric 2-wheeled community as along as I have, you would know thankfully Ristretto is doing something great and patience is everything.

  • @jamjar47

    @jamjar47

    5 ай бұрын

    Okay points taken ..but why don't they let people pay a deposit and not the full amount ? It is done in most businesses because it makes you think they are not as good as you say they are from an outside point of view :) @@dexgray4581

  • @MustyBastard

    @MustyBastard

    5 ай бұрын

    @@dexgray4581 I've been in the two wheeled community since the inception of Go-peds and friction drive gas powered bikes and it still seems a little assed. Sorry.

  • @greenrush4313
    @greenrush43132 ай бұрын

    Where can i order one of these.?Im excited

  • @jamjar47
    @jamjar475 ай бұрын

    Just thought i'd share this promotion email i got from Ristretto : Dear Ristretto Enthusiasts, We are excited to share the latest updates on the production of the Ristretto 512 First Edition. Our team has made significant progress, having completed the painting of all Bronzo and Black Pantera frames, which are now ready for assembly. We have made some necessary adjustments during the production process. As a result, after confirming all details, we anticipate that the bikes will be ready by mid-March with expected delivery times in April. To ensure we maintain the highest quality and standards, our quality assurance engineer and procurement manager are closely supervising the installation of all components, ensuring that each bike delivered meets our stringent quality criteria. Looks like its moved from Q1 delivery to Q2

  • @Electric_Recreation

    @Electric_Recreation

    5 ай бұрын

    Looks like they are better at making movies rather than e-bikes. Ristretto coming to a theater near you sometime in 2024.

  • @jamjar47

    @jamjar47

    5 ай бұрын

    i'm puzzled as to why they are only just starting the production of these bike now ? I thought they came out in 2023 ? They seem to be always using the same chat about getting the design perfect etc ,but surely you do all that FIRST before production takes place ? Or you make a proto type before the actual bike goes into full production ! A very strange Company in my view , lets see what happen in April for deliveries ,that's if they have built the bike yet ha! @@Electric_Recreation

  • @Electric_Recreation

    @Electric_Recreation

    5 ай бұрын

    I think their plan was to sell out shorty after launch. Then use the earnings to quickly produce the bike. The prototypes are the bikes they advertise and take to shows. What they are doing is deceptive marketing due to lack of sales. Since they did not sale as expected. The delay is caused from lack of funds. Original cost was to be around 7k according to product release. They lowered price and still can’t sale out. So that delayed even more. Now I hear they are looking to build a street legal motorcycle with even more components. Or is that a marketing strategy to try to calm paying customers?

  • @jamjar47

    @jamjar47

    5 ай бұрын

    Yes you are totally correct ! the first price was around 6 or 7000 Dollars and as you said they thought they would sell out quick ,that's why they only planned on making 800 bikes (400 of each size) But the plan has failed ! Then they decreased the price slightly and did the same a few months later ! Oh so they are going to try to build a street legal motorbike ha! Hope they can get this right ! Its worrying when you don't see hardly any video reviews ,apart from some guy who is a buddy of the chief ! or an obvious planned video by the company :( watch this space :) @@Electric_Recreation

  • @kylevillanavi8480

    @kylevillanavi8480

    4 ай бұрын

    This entire "preorder" release was a pipe dream or deception to begin with. I would go as far to say this company is shady, non-transparent , and a bit snake oily salesman like as well. The way they falsely advertised an UN-realistic indiegogo/kickstarter project-concept rather than an actually timely "preorder", also there past release the 303 FS Model got delayed to oblivion as well and heard mediocre - unsatisfied reviews- therefore even if this eBike releases I do NOT think it be anything special.

  • @MustyBastard
    @MustyBastard5 ай бұрын

    They are talking April delivery now BTW

  • @Electric_Recreation

    @Electric_Recreation

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the update. I am sure they didn’t factor in that shipping price of containers doubling. In the past month.

  • @MustyBastard

    @MustyBastard

    3 ай бұрын

    It is May now. Bikes look to be complete though.

  • @hsvoverwatch996
    @hsvoverwatch9963 ай бұрын

    Well I had the same issue with Sondors... And that company tanked because of complaints and lawsuits.

  • @jamjar47
    @jamjar475 ай бұрын

    It looks like a great bike , but at what cost , they keep on moving the goal posts with there shipping dates ,from what i read on their website ,which seems very dodgy too me ! I agree with what you said about using peoples money to get the bike finished for delivery ,but why don't they design it correct and once its tested start taking orders then ? Not take peoples orders while your developing the bike ,the latest date is Q1 2024 which i'm pretty sure will move to Q2 soon ! and before you can blink the delivery of these bikes won't start until halfway through 2024 ! ,so they could have thousands of peoples money in their bank which will be making interest on it ! A very Dodgy company indeed !

  • @Electric_Recreation

    @Electric_Recreation

    5 ай бұрын

    I received an email from Chris the CEO. He seen my video. He apologized for any frustration experienced. He did tell me that assembly will be completed by end of month. But due to shipping constraints (AKA shipping from China) they would not start delivering until March 2024. He said he would also put this on Facebook to let others know as well. But realistically only time will tell.

  • @jamjar47

    @jamjar47

    5 ай бұрын

    i'm still not convinced this will happen ! @@Electric_Recreation

  • @7sonero7
    @7sonero75 ай бұрын

    War gonna break out with China...😂

  • @flyingtigre1239
    @flyingtigre1239Ай бұрын

    Am sure they’re a new company and delays were said before I made my purchase one to two months. No big deal. If you don’t want to wait just get one a generic one at Walmart.

  • @Electric_Recreation

    @Electric_Recreation

    Ай бұрын

    They told me 1-2 months when I placed my order on 8-29-2023. I contacted them 3 times each time they said 3-4 more weeks. Keep in mind they had not even started manufacturing. Last production update owner said mid may 2024 delivery. They missed that and did not even give a production update in May. I guess some people don’t mind. But to me the dishonesty really shines a light on what type of people are running this company.

  • @Rogue_1987

    @Rogue_1987

    26 күн бұрын

    They are NOT a New Company! They have the Ristretto 303FS that's had one run and they are out and people bought these and have them. It's now a year later 2024 and NO BIKE! This company is using CUSTOMERS MONEY TO BUILD THERE BUSINESS AS AN INTEREST FREE LOAN FOR OVER A YEAR! Meanwhile, Customers are paying INTEREST on their CREDIT CARDS for over a YEAR! It's June 2024 and still no BIKES!!! This is against the LAW , they need to REFUND all the CUSTOMERS CREDIT CARD INTEREST RATES THAT HAVE BEEN PAID AT 30% ON A $3000 BIKE!

  • @Mike-xq8bv
    @Mike-xq8bv5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the info im passing on them there are cheaper and better options out there

  • @Electric_Recreation

    @Electric_Recreation

    5 ай бұрын

    You bet

  • @Jhubble515
    @Jhubble5155 ай бұрын

    A lot of these companies with no capital take all these pre orders then get them made. Id rather buy from a company that has the stock in the warehouse. They have videos of them at their office but I would like to see the warehouse were all these bikes are in boxes waiting to ship out.

  • @wrenboy2726

    @wrenboy2726

    5 ай бұрын

    They don't have any of them made. That's why they keep showing the same handful of bikes with the old seat design as well. Nothing is made yet. They don't even have the accessories on hand themselves lol

  • @greenrush4313
    @greenrush43132 ай бұрын

    If you look from 2 weeks ago the video china just got done with the first 100

  • @mcc3849
    @mcc38492 ай бұрын

    It’s the end of June now

  • @greenrush4313

    @greenrush4313

    2 ай бұрын

    Im sure they will get it this time. Please send your money. Thanks from ristretto team we are here for us i mean u. Tell all your friends to buy now and save big.

  • @Rogue_1987

    @Rogue_1987

    26 күн бұрын

    Are you kidding???? IT IS JUNE 11 AND RISTRETTO WAS SUPPOSED TO BE SHIPPING THE BIKES THIS WEEK! AND THEY ARE GONE! NO EMAILS AND WENT SILENT! CUSTOMERS ARE READY TO CALL THE COPS!

  • @mcc3849

    @mcc3849

    26 күн бұрын

    You would have been able to get a Tesla in less time

  • @mcc3849

    @mcc3849

    25 күн бұрын

    The Segway xyber coming out at the end of July is a bike you should check out

  • @tonygarofalo5065
    @tonygarofalo50655 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for doing this videos. I to had to jump through hoops to get my money back .The owner of the company should be a politician. At least he will have something to full back on. LOL

  • @kylevillanavi8480
    @kylevillanavi84806 ай бұрын

    I heard the seat for the 512 is terrible and that this e-bike been in production-h3ll forever

  • @jamjar47

    @jamjar47

    5 ай бұрын

    i agree a very poor seat design ! much too thin if you want to go miles on it :(

  • @Electric_Recreation

    @Electric_Recreation

    5 ай бұрын

    I purchased the Freego F3 Pro. The seat absolutely sucked. Should be easy to replace if new design is not comfortable. I show the new seat I got in this video. Very comfortable kzread.info/dash/bejne/apOi0ZZ7m8vHn6Q.htmlsi=Ft2lPNbSJqc74pEh kanebilt.com/products/leather-seat-for-super-73

  • @Mike-xq8bv

    @Mike-xq8bv

    5 ай бұрын

    They upgraded it but still forget them

  • @georgesolomon5696
    @georgesolomon56962 күн бұрын

    Thanks for posting... Glad I watched this, will not be buying one...

  • @quantumfx2677
    @quantumfx26773 ай бұрын

    This is NOT how you do business! If you can't deliver don't take orders! Not exceptable!

  • @MustyBastard
    @MustyBastard6 ай бұрын

    Crappy. This is two times in a row now for me. I ordered the X trail pro in July never got it after 6 months even though I was one of the first backers. Then I ordered this. Sounds like it is more of the same sh*t. Looks like I should have just stuck to my Super 73 RX. Your credit card company must suck. I did a charge back after 6 months on the x trail and they gave me my money back in under 48 hours and all my interest (BMO). Still sucks, sorry for your frustration.

  • @Electric_Recreation

    @Electric_Recreation

    6 ай бұрын

    I bought the bike and then paid off the card. They refunded the money instantly. But held being able to transfer back to my account. Until investigation was complete.

  • @MustyBastard

    @MustyBastard

    6 ай бұрын

    @@Electric_Recreation Ah, well that is good. Hopefully you enjoy your new ride. I am going to wait it out a few more months. It is winter here till mid Aril. I have a document from them stating shipping in Q1 2024. So I have 2 months till after the end of Q1 to qualify for the charge back. really want this bike. I am tired of hub drive ebikes

  • @24califrank
    @24califrank5 ай бұрын

    7 months of waiting I decided to cancel my order.

  • @Electric_Recreation

    @Electric_Recreation

    5 ай бұрын

    I know it sucks . I still have second thoughts. But they really suck at manufacturing. I would suggest the spark bandit. The Freego F3 is a cool bike and very powerful. The frame is steel making it heavy. And the paint is very poor. With very fast shipping. Good luck on your search . The wired freedom looks promising as well

  • @24califrank

    @24califrank

    4 ай бұрын

    ​@@Electric_Recreation10 business days past . Still haven't received my refund.

  • @7sonero7

    @7sonero7

    4 ай бұрын

    Any issues getting your money back ?

  • @24califrank

    @24califrank

    4 ай бұрын

    @7sonero7 yes its been already 15 days . I keep emailing them. Telling me the same b.s ... we doing our best to process your refund. Im thinking of filing lawsuit.

  • @7sonero7

    @7sonero7

    4 ай бұрын

    @24califrank Have you tried your bank they may be able to credit you. Good luck, and thanks for posting.

  • @greenrush4313
    @greenrush4313Ай бұрын

    I fianlly got mine yay

  • @Electric_Recreation

    @Electric_Recreation

    Ай бұрын

    So they are officially shipping now?

  • @Rogue_1987

    @Rogue_1987

    26 күн бұрын

    BULLSHIT

  • @Rogue_1987

    @Rogue_1987

    26 күн бұрын

    NO still no word!

  • @24califrank
    @24califrank4 ай бұрын

    I had to file a dispute with my credit card company. It's been more then 10 days I ask for my refund.I would never buy a bike from them again.

  • @Electric_Recreation

    @Electric_Recreation

    4 ай бұрын

    It is pretty clear they are using customer money to fund the manufacturing. Pretty crappy way to run a company.

  • @Jhubble515
    @Jhubble5154 ай бұрын

    Well they updated and now shipping Q2 2024 so we ALL know that means last of Q2 which will be June. LOL. What a mess. They will be bankrupt if everyone wants their money back because they have spent so much on advertising and I seen they even had like a launch party 3 weeks ago and then next day "BAM" shipping now Q2 of 2024. This brand will not make it.

  • @Electric_Recreation

    @Electric_Recreation

    4 ай бұрын

    They should offer refunds or a discount for those who want to stick it out. They need to let customers know this is a crowd funding campaign. Honesty is the best policy

  • @24califrank
    @24califrank4 ай бұрын

    Can we do class action lawsuit ? Im about to sue them.

  • @Electric_Recreation

    @Electric_Recreation

    4 ай бұрын

    I would say if not refunded with in 10 days. File a dispute with your bank or credit card company. A dispute will take several weeks. From what I understand a dispute has additional charges applied to the merchant. So it is in their best interest to refund you. Hope this helps

  • @Electric_Recreation
    @Electric_RecreationАй бұрын

    Looks like more trouble for Ristretto 512. New Biden Tariffs will affect EV and batteries.Shipping out of China just got more expensive. Pretty sure they will add the extra fees to the hidden shipping cost.

  • @Liquidazot
    @Liquidazot3 ай бұрын

    Trick i those bikes are already one year on the market and I do not see any other revievs than this one. It is very suspicious.

  • @Liquidazot
    @Liquidazot3 ай бұрын

    I get upset when I seen video that t hi bikes are made in china. Seriously I got upset. What the point buying bike from US that wasas made in chine and ship it to UK for example. its absolute NONSENS

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