This CHEAP Ebike might be just what you need! - PVY Z20 Pro Review
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Super CHEAP Ebike with a LEGAL Throttle! - PVY Z20 Pro Review
This is the PVY Z20 Pro a 250w legal ebike that makes good legal use of its throttle. It can also be unlocked to 500w which will see the speed increase from 25km/h to 32km/h. We’ll be putting the bike to the test with a range test and all the other usual tests and we’ll see how far the 50Nm of torque can propel the PVY Z20 Pro Electric bike up our hill climb test of sandy lane.
At under £700 this is a really cheap ebike and yet it has loads of features. Is it worth the money? Let’s find out!
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I always enjoy your reviews and I really like your style. Great job again. 👍
@e-VRC
11 ай бұрын
Ah thanks very much 👍👍🤟
Watching this for the second time! Great review as always and decent specs for the money! Suspension a bit surprising on this one. I wish I knew how to use gps function on gopro!
@e-VRC
11 ай бұрын
Wow second time! Yeah I need to look into the gopro as I think you.can get detailed readouts. Quite impressed with the bike considering the price
@johnsouthwales1078
9 ай бұрын
@@e-VRCthat's not a bad bike. I prefer the engine X because of a larger battery and range but heavy as....this one is lighter and better than the t14
@johnsouthwales1078
9 ай бұрын
I'm too used to 26 inch tyres, city bike types and foldaway never been fussed on and always thought would look too big on one
⚡👀⚡ *Nice lookin eBike too!*
@e-VRC
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for posting again 🤩🤩
I enjoyed that video, thanks 👍. I'm still considering a engwe L20 , Trouble is prices, specification and opinions change every day. My mind boggles 😂. I'm a old guy, not so technical nowadays. Good information, thanks.
@e-VRC
11 ай бұрын
L20 is still my favourite ebike taking everything into account. Just seems unavailable in the uk at the moment. So ironic that it's the L20 video that exploded. It wasn't sold out because of my video. It was already sold out 😭😭
@garymurray5361
11 ай бұрын
@@e-VRC thanks, I appreciate your comment. Apparently the EU warehouse will have stock before the end of this month. August. Already taking pre orders. UK next, hopefully. I live in Europe, just need soft talk the wife.😉 Tight Scottish purse strings.
@hugejobbie
7 ай бұрын
@@e-VRC frost got in my display unit on my l20 and it wont turn on and it was not even that cold
having just discovered your channel while researching folding ebikes, I've now watched a few vids and I really like your reviews. I'm about to bite the bullet on a couple of these for me and the wife, but before I do would you mind if I asked, Are these the best folding bikes at this price point, or are there others worth considering? Thanks
@e-VRC
6 ай бұрын
At this price point it's definitely one of the best that I've tried. I should mention the bodywel a26 ladies bike though that I've reviewed. I think that's around 700 too wuth a discount code and is well made but doesn't look as good.
I just purchased the PVY Z20plus 1000, a bigger brother to this and again excelent. (UK)
@e-VRC
10 ай бұрын
Nice. They sent me that one i should be unboxing it soon
@letstravel5278
10 ай бұрын
@@e-VRCnice, can't wait for the review and test.👍🏼🙏
@acceleratedriving
6 ай бұрын
We have two zx20 plus 1000s. Fantastic. But a bit heavy when folding and getting in and out of car boot. I have seat ateca and on fits in. Completely fills the boot. Second bike on back seat I hope!
My front lights when i bought this bike where connected to the electrical system and I could turn it on or off with a button above the horn. When the bike is NOT unlocked and the throttle activates walking mode, be aware that the manufacturer says that you should NOT ride the bike or you risk damaging the motor because it uses a specific gearing in that mode which is only suitable for moving just the bike forward. When unlocked the throttle ONLY works when the sensor detects that u actually pedal to avoid situations when you accidentally twist the throttle and not on the bike and then the bike just rockets forward.
@e-VRC
10 ай бұрын
Good news about the front light! And thanks for the info that's good to know. Yeah it's definitely just a walk mode rather than a handy pulling away throttle which is a shame really but not the end of the world for most people.
Trying to get an ebike for deliveroo. Is it worth it?
Can the state-of-charge level be seen and monitored while it's being charged? Many escooters annoyingly switch off/deactivate the display when charging - with manufacturers/sellers absurdly claiming there's a safety threat if the display is left on! (Oh no- I must switch off my phone or laptop when I'm charging them !!) So what about ebikes and this one in particular? Paul G
Im currently looking at possibly buying the 1000 but is there anything stopping a thief stealing the battery if the bike is parked up ? I can see the key is for the ignition but can it also lock the battery. Thanks 👍 and great review.
@e-VRC
28 күн бұрын
Sorry for the late reply. The key locks the battery into place so it's pretty secure. I doubt anyone will be able to take it from the bike without taking the bike.
8:27....Stop, Look and Listen...ice is back with a brand new invention.
@e-VRC
11 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
Eskuta 😮 I like those TORQUE monsters 👹
@e-VRC
11 ай бұрын
Yep so cool.
"Very detailed" "it's not detailed" 😂 got me on that one Bro😂
@e-VRC
11 ай бұрын
😂😂
Important to watch to the end, for the algorithm.
@e-VRC
11 ай бұрын
Absolutely!!
Wife has just ordered one
@e-VRC
7 ай бұрын
I hope it serves her well
Just a quick question for you if I may >>>>>> Hand on Heart !!!! which is the best e-bike you have done a review on if money was no object. No offense taken whatsoever but I purchased the Engwe engine pro upgrade because of your review, hopefully, it is in your top five👌👌
@e-VRC
11 ай бұрын
The engine pro is fantastic. My favourite ebike is between the L20 and eskuta sx-250 as they're both so useful. Engine pro is too and it's faster than both. I just like that the L20 is styled as a legal ebike and has a relaxed step thru frame. The engine pro is probably better though.
@stevie007
11 ай бұрын
@@e-VRC Thank you for your reply it is really appreciated. Please keep doing what you are doing it is very informative and most of all !!!!!! Top Quality Stuff 👌👌
@e-VRC
11 ай бұрын
@stevie007 no problem and thank you, glad it helps 😊
I thought Beatties was a hobby/model shop. That got taken over/replaced by Modelzone. And I had to rewatch at 14:02 because I thought you were swearing!
@e-VRC
11 ай бұрын
The basement of Beatties had an awesome toy and model department. Had all the Tamiya rc's and the little models too that just go in a straight line. Haha. Good job 'tinued' isn't a word 😂😂😅
Have you tested the engwe engine x, the uk legal version of the pro yet its not on your list for sandy hill. Being a best seller becoming conspicious by its absence
@e-VRC
5 ай бұрын
They said they'd send it but they had a couple of other bikes to send first and i had a few others waiting to be reviewed so didn't follow up. I will though when it looks like I'll have time to test it 👍
@johnsmith-eh3yc
5 ай бұрын
@@e-VRC thanks that would be great. Your hill tests are really useful in cutting through vague terms like powerful motor etc to see what they can really do so look forward to it
Did you do the Sandy Lane test on low battery or full?
@e-VRC
11 ай бұрын
Full I always do it first.
The clip is plastic open close the bike ? Is cheap? And easy to broke?
@e-VRC
9 ай бұрын
Pretty sure it was black metal
Ordered this bike on line on the 13 of April , just wondering any 1 , , How long is normal for Delivery ,
@skoletje
2 ай бұрын
Like 2 months
So what do think Out of these 3, engwe c20 pro, bodywel, or the pvy. Strangely enough the pvy is supposed ro have 50nm.
@e-VRC
11 ай бұрын
When judging torque it's hard to know how accurate stated figures are. Which is why it's good to compare Sandy Lane performance 👍
@letstravel5278
11 ай бұрын
So which one would you pick? Performance wise and battery?
@e-VRC
11 ай бұрын
@letstravel5278 the new C20 I haven't tried. I'd probably go for that over this simply because it now has adjustable suspension. Unless I needed a folding bike specifically I may go for the z20. The bodywel seems the best of all quality wise but probably wouldn't choose it simply because it's big and doesn't look as cool.
@letstravel5278
11 ай бұрын
@@e-VRCmuch appreciated.
Please review the Z20 Plus 1000 !🙏🏻
@e-VRC
11 ай бұрын
Maybe they'll ask me.
@acceleratedriving
6 ай бұрын
We’ve go two plus 1000s. Really good in all respects. But 28kg makes it a weight to get into car etc
I got mine new last week. The front brakes disk is touching the metal of the brake. There is no way to adjust anything. I Sent video and pictures to the seller. And there is wery little response from them. Soon two weeks past and they haven any proposals for a solution.
@e-VRC
10 ай бұрын
Why can't you adjust it?
@Bevakas
10 ай бұрын
Because the disk is leaning totally on the brake metal. That is not adjustable.
Does this ebike has any CE sticker or marking saying 250w and cut of speed or maximum speed 25km/h?
@e-VRC
11 ай бұрын
Nah nothing like that. In fact the motor has numbers on it for torque, volts, power etc. There's a 50, a 36 and a 500 (???). So the motor seems to be rated for 500w. However, it doesn't say watts.
@johnsouthwales1078
9 ай бұрын
No idea what that number means too. The more I come across things, the more comical it all is. They cannot ban 500 watts or 1000 as it is legal for off-road anyway just the same as engwe. They cannot ban throttles if they can be used off-road. And neither can they be locked out from changing settings in the controller. A road user is entitled to change to a different setting when they go off-road so they be switching back and fore
@johnsouthwales1078
9 ай бұрын
If engwe L20 is actually like you said a downgrade. Not sure downgraded from what. But even if it is actually 250w and by the time muck about with settings and whatnots, does it act like a 500 or a 750. Or does it actually becomes 500 output If this is supposed to be a 250, may it's doing the same thing, I don't know
@johnsouthwales1078
9 ай бұрын
don't know it is is me or not but something going on. If they made a UK version of engine pro, even if they downgrade, I dont think it won't reach 250. Funny how engine X is ok
Neat recording. But you need a decent camera. The items like for example the telegraph poles are like distorted.
I need 100Nm of torque minimum for my town. I have San Francisco level gradients.
@e-VRC
11 ай бұрын
EUC?
@shaun-juniorbishop2314
11 ай бұрын
@e-VRC 100% the only way to go
@ianmangham4570
11 ай бұрын
You can buy a middrive BAFANG with 120nm Torque for $500,fit that to a nice beefy alloy hardtail with hydraulic discs and a 52v 20ah battery for $500 ,all you need is the bike second hand only $500 , that's 1500 for a fantastic powerful ebike instead of 4k from the shop
'nearly die again' 😂😂
@e-VRC
Ай бұрын
😂😂😅😬
What is the range of this bike !??
@EVUK-bd2vn
18 күн бұрын
..as always it'll be about half the range claimed by the sellers/manufacturers. So approx. 40km not 80km. But you can buy additional/spare batteries via their website for a not-cheap 269 euros. Carry it on your rear rack fully charged for your probably infrequent long expeditions. Paul G
@sadiqbashao7
17 күн бұрын
@@EVUK-bd2vn Thank you for your reply !!
Can you deactivate the unwanted, intrusive darned pedal-assist and ONLY use the the throttle ? If not I ain't buying one. I the rider want to decide when I need power not have b***dy pedal-assist kicking in all the time. It also increases range if ebike-riders can activate power only when we need it or want it !! Paul G
@e-VRC
28 күн бұрын
The z20 max has throttle mode only on level 0 then levels 1-3 are pedal assist only. I forget how this bike is set up, not sure if I say it in the video?
Shank or be Shanked 🇬🇧 😮🤟🤠
@e-VRC
11 ай бұрын
Haha I shoulda used my collection of cowboy music.
I doubt the battery specs are honest. My Fiido D4s, has the same specs (36v, 10.4 ah). In good conditions (temperature, wind, etc.), with me pedaling and the throttle at the max I could go for 50 km @ 32 km/h (30 mi @ 20 mi/h). On the third assist level (21 km/h, claimed 25, but GPS speed is 21), no throttle and moderate pedaling effort, I could go the advertised 80 km. Unfortunately after 5000 km riding the battery capacity decreased a lot and those kinds of ranges are no longer possible, but when it was new I was very happy with the range and the battery. It seems like many Chinese manufacturers overstate the battery capacity, I wouldn't be surprised if the actual capacity of this bike is more like 7.5 ah rather than 10.4. Granted the Fiido has thinner tires, which might play a role in this, but the difference is quite small so it's probably not that. I was considering this bike as a replacement for the Fiido, but I guess I should just buy a new battery instead, too bad they ask 300 eur for it (half the cost of this bike).
@pvyebike
10 ай бұрын
Batteries have a certain life cycle, which is normal.🤝
Hello v2
@e-VRC
11 ай бұрын
Haha hey!
Waliking out without paying is an easy mistake to make. If you are crazy.
This is the worst company ever. Be careful. Be careful. If you get a broken bike, they refuse to replace the parts. I have huge problems with them. A month after the bike was delivered I can't use it.
@pvyebike
7 ай бұрын
Hi, This could be a misunderstanding, have you contacted customer support? The staff will help you solve your problem, please rest assured.🙏
Legal throttle doesnt exist.
@e-VRC
11 ай бұрын
It does if they do it like this. It's allowed to propel the bike up to 6kph. But brands never give their throttles that function.
@Gunner11763
11 ай бұрын
Is there any way to do the throttle thing on the engine x where is only works on say level 3-9 ??
Its cheap Chinese knock off of something copied from the America's but me I'll stick to my Mirider GB3 .
@e-VRC
11 ай бұрын
I love a cheap chinese knock off.
@MarioGoatse
11 ай бұрын
@@e-VRC Long Live The Chinese Counterfeiters. Giving us broke bastards a chance at buying something that’s 80% as good, for half the price!
Bro, I love your video style. I wanna copy it. Sadly I don't have the equipment so I'll develop my own style. Hopefully it's as savvy as yours 😊🏕️
@e-VRC
11 ай бұрын
Sometimes people do extraordinary things because they don't have the tools that everyone else before had used.😊
@TheWannabeOutdoorsman
11 ай бұрын
@@e-VRC 🥰 actually there's some profound wisdom there! Similar to what I told my daughter is growing up. Thanks for being a real dude! 🏕️
@EVUK-bd2vn
18 күн бұрын
Oh boy - it's not "style" that's urgently needed but intelligent reviewers/testers who cover ALL of the product's weak and strong points without fear of offending the seller/manufacturer. And reviewers need to address possible problems that comment-posters in other videos have complained about. But of course if they do all of that sellers/manufacturers will be reluctant to send more products to them to be tested/reviewed.. Paul G