Helmet is a must! No exceptions. Had a friend lost her life collided with a car in her neighborhood. Suffered head trauma died two days later. If she had worn a helmet…I would not be writing this warning to all of you.

Steve, Welcome to the world of eBikes! I’ve been enjoying them for 15 years. I now have six, three are fat tire eBikes from Sondors. My latest is the Sondors LX which also has a 750W mid-drive motor and can get up to 32 mph. It’s one amazing bike and your wife would especially love it as it has a step-through.

Nice ebike. If you need a fat tire ebike, the Himiway is a good choice. However it uses a cadence sensor to apply power, providing sudden bursts of power. All a cadence sensor does is determine if the pedals are moving, and if they are, it applies full power, up until it's assigned MPH level. Each power level provides the same assistance level from start, but the higher the level, the faster MPH tops out at. 1 is usually 10mph, 2 is 14mph, 3 is 16mph, 4 is 18mph, and 5 is 20mph, or close to these numbers. Cadence sensor ebikes can be somewhat dangerous for uncoordinated folks that don't learn fast, especially older folks when you get into tight quarters, trying to navigate tight turns, or around pedestrians. You experienced that in the woods, when you turned off the assistance for that exact reason. With a more high end ebike that uses a TORQUE SENSOR you don't have that unpredictable sudden burst of power at slow speeds. Torque sensor type ebikes apply the power based on the pressure of the foot on the pedal, providing a NATURAL pedaling experience, without any sudden bursts of power. Women usually like torque sensor bikes better because they feel they have more control. Torque sensor bikes usually have a mid drive, instead of rear hub drive, but there are a few $2K bikes with rear hub drive and torque sensors, like the new Aventon Level 2.0 version. E-Dash has a mid drive commuter ebike for about $2.8K with torque sensor. If you want a quality ride and natural feel for power assist, you need an ebike that uses a TORQUE SENSOR.

So we finally get to see Mrs. Captain Drone. This is who we get to thank for all the drone stickers mailing. Thank you, Mrs. Captain Drone!

I had an electric fat-tire electric bike for years and years. Even went with me on trails from San Diego to Canada on my camper bike rack. Now the only thing better is my electric fat-tire electric TRIKE! Yes it is much more stable not having to hold a heavy bike up on my dog's snifari. My border collie can sunrise run through the park. Added a big contour seat and I can sit for a long time. And no more falling over into a cactus patch!

Your video production level is over the top. Especially if you know it's a one man band 😜

This is the Bike I want. The Mini 3 is completely on another level on the active track, its on a Skydio II level if not better. There is no other I've seen that can whip around trees like in this video and keep catching up and keeping you in the shot like it does and I know how good Skydio II is but its not as good as this at launch and just forget. That was amazing the way it navigated the trees without even thinking about it

family section.....my favourite! 💕

These bikes have opened up a whole new world for me in my old age. I ride a Lectric xp 2.0 step through Ebike very similar to the Himiway. But only $995.00.

electric bikes are awesome!

Great video Steve. As an Ex Road Cyclist myself years back, I laughed and shunned electric bikes saying "They Are For Lazy People" after watching this, may get one at some point as miss cycling due to major operations.. an electric bike may light that candle for me again.

Very nice to see your family enjoying the bike together. Now you and Nikki can enjoy time on the trails together. She didn’t have to say anything her smile told the story. Overland families had a motorcycle strapped to the back of there rig forever until these electric bikes got popular. Now these bikes have completely taken over. Excellent review Captain.

Excellent Tutorial Video. Very Nice Electric Bike. Thank You Steve.

My wife and I love our electrical bikes too😁

Glad to see you joining the rest of us in the E-bike community.

Nice to see all the family

Your review of this particular eBike started me off on a path of research with me winding up purchasing an electric bicycle albeit a different one - brand and model. I was impressed by the capabilities of this bike on off-road surfaces and particularly the fact that it could be written on sand, even. HOWEVER, I would’ve never purchased one like this because for me, storage in TRANSPORTABILITY ARE Really Big Issues. So in the end, I wound up buying a ‘Lectric eBike Company’ eBike - one of their Newly Released 3.0 (Revisions) which just came to market at the beginning of November. I went for the extended range battery/model in weight - the Step-Through one.

Many thanks for sharing Captain; I have owned up until now 3 x E Bikes and all had different qualities (general purpose vs extreme use); this looks like a very good all rounder and in particular the range looks pretty amazing !; also great to see your extended Family playing a part in your posts !!! (And you good Wife !!!)

Yes, ebikes are Super Fun ! Bought a Lectric XP 2.0 on Labor day. It is so much fun ! Most times I giggle like a little kid, lol. I think I may enjoy riding it more than flying fpv drones. Then got one of those Radmission ebikes on sale for $499 ! Then bought the Lectric XP 3.0 for my daughter. She got received it and is waiting to get a helmet to ride it. Super fun ! Great review !

Love this bike, wanna try it too, great job!