Sam Johnson

Sam Johnson

I have been involved in the RC hobby for over 20 years
I raced in gas two wheel drive on road and two-wheel drive off-road buggy classes. I recently got into electric bicycles and I built my first ebike and ebike battery I absolutely love it. I am going to continue making RC car and Ebike, review, entertainment, DIY, and how to videos. Thank you for your interest and thank you for watching!

2022 Ebike Buyer's Guide

2022 Ebike Buyer's Guide

Top 5 Electric Bikes 2022

Top 5 Electric Bikes 2022

Enduro Ebike Seat Post Fail!

Enduro Ebike Seat Post Fail!

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  • @actionroom9226
    @actionroom92263 сағат бұрын

    do they make a carry case ?

  • @hacker1011000
    @hacker10110007 күн бұрын

    what pluise dose it use from output to xt90 plug ?

  • @katiekumcgil
    @katiekumcgil14 күн бұрын

    they supply 2 sets of torque brackets we used one on the inside and one on the out side

  • @samjohnson517
    @samjohnson51714 күн бұрын

    @@katiekumcgilmine only had one set in a later video I just ended up bolting it together with no spacers I've had no issues in 5,000 miles.

  • @katiekumcgil
    @katiekumcgil14 күн бұрын

    @@samjohnson517 AWESOME thats good distance with no hiccups ,i used a crystalyte hs4065 rd notor so actually had to get axle extenders to fit the drop outs it was the fastest motor i could find that still lets you run 7 speed casette and i worked out a way to put a 500watt bafang front motor onto the through axle forks,you can see a video on my chanel how the build ended up with the modified suspension

  • @burnthedead13
    @burnthedead1316 күн бұрын

    I'm 5'4..could I comfortably ride this?

  • @samjohnson517
    @samjohnson51716 күн бұрын

    @@burnthedead13 I am 5'8 and I am barely flat-footed (both feet flat at a stop ) when it sags from the weight of sitting on it. try a mountain bike with an extra large frame and you'll get an idea. You can ride it it's just that when you stop you're probably going to lean over a little and use one leg to hold it up.

  • @rasmus1600
    @rasmus160024 күн бұрын

    It sounds like Donald Trump with a good vocabulary, idk how to feel about it

  • @joserobinson8419
    @joserobinson8419Ай бұрын

    I just bought one at the hobby shop all black

  • @kylejacktucker
    @kylejacktuckerАй бұрын

    How much can i trust getting a keyu 5 frame off aliexpress?

  • @samjohnson517
    @samjohnson517Ай бұрын

    Hello, I have personally had really good luck with AliExpress if there is a problem they will get involved if you contact them.

  • @akbarrusyd4629
    @akbarrusyd4629Ай бұрын

    TOO MUCH TALKING !!!!!!!!

  • @petersvideofile
    @petersvideofileАй бұрын

    Hey Man I'm curious in the manual "UsersGuide_EHLS500_EN.pdf" it looks like at 1080p the max refresh rate is 60hz (which has a pixel clock of 148.5 Mhz). But they also support resolutions like 2560x1080 @ 60hz (which has a pixel clock of 198.0 Mhz), and 3840x2160 @ 60hz (which has a pixel clock of 594.0 Mhz). Given it's obvious based on the fact it can play 3d blurays the LCD's function at 120hz, do you have any idea why it doesn't support 1080p 120hz? Is the HDMI front end just not designed to accept anything above 60hz? For gaming have you managed to get it to do 1080p @ 120hz using CRT (custom resolution tool) or anything like that?

  • @glidersarecool
    @glidersarecoolАй бұрын

    It probably ruins.. if you look on the side it says it charges three types of batteries...

  • @kanogomez5063
    @kanogomez5063Ай бұрын

    I just bough the same bike las Saturday and u got play on the head set...i cant get it to tide...and the stem tube is long...im going to cut it like you did....she ride good thiugh..💪🏽💪🏽

  • @ShaunRichards-oi9hn
    @ShaunRichards-oi9hnАй бұрын

    Hey my friend, my name is Shaun. I live in Simi Valley. I have the same bike wondering is there a way to fix a flat back tire without having to disconnect the cable from the battery or controller?

  • @samjohnson517
    @samjohnson517Ай бұрын

    Absolutely so long as the cable is long enough, it should be zip tied to the swing arm,you have to cut the zip ties that should give you enough cable, just remove the rim and lay it down next to the bike and change the tire from the non-wire side.

  • @ShaunRichards-oi9hn
    @ShaunRichards-oi9hnАй бұрын

    I’ll give it a run. I have three of the bikes all together. I have two for sale for 3500. I’ll send you a couple pictures.

  • @michaeloherlihy2418
    @michaeloherlihy24182 ай бұрын

    I would only ues it for the road

  • @michaeloherlihy2418
    @michaeloherlihy24182 ай бұрын

    How you avoid the cops see you go 40km

  • @DavidCharles-wi4qr
    @DavidCharles-wi4qr2 ай бұрын

    Replace all those Allen head screws with thumb screws. It's a few bucks.

  • @samjohnson517
    @samjohnson5172 ай бұрын

    Yeah I thought about it but the problem is they would stick out and I would constantly bang my knees on them. It works on the other frame because the area where the thumb screws are located is recessed.

  • @anio6865
    @anio68652 ай бұрын

    Will this charge a 48v lithium ion battery ?

  • @samjohnson517
    @samjohnson5172 ай бұрын

    There are options when you order the charger so you would just order it for a 48v.

  • @petersvideofile
    @petersvideofile2 ай бұрын

    Great review thanks for this :) haveyou tried to play 3d blurays on this? Im curious if the flicker is visible on the active glasses.

  • @samjohnson517
    @samjohnson5172 ай бұрын

    I only tried it once with Avatar it was pretty good but it ended up giving me a headache LOL. I kind of see why that technology is going away.

  • @petersvideofile
    @petersvideofile2 ай бұрын

    @@samjohnson517 Thanks man :) Yeah I'm trying to figure out if its 120hz or 144hz active shutter glasses frequency used for it I'll contact Epson

  • @hunter.on.channel.19
    @hunter.on.channel.192 ай бұрын

    Which 1 is best for taller riders 6'3 and above..i seen 1 but i was too big for it.

  • @samjohnson517
    @samjohnson5172 ай бұрын

    The frames are all pretty much the same they don't seem to come in different sizes. I'm 5'8 but my seat post is all the way down and then I'm barely flat-footed. I would say get whatever frame you like and then adjust all the other parts, for example get a longer rear shock instead of 190 mm get a 220 or 230. And maybe longer front forks.

  • @dnacannotchange
    @dnacannotchange2 ай бұрын

    cool

  • @rolandroland1485
    @rolandroland14853 ай бұрын

    7:35 is the exact reason I went with the cs20 and the 17” wheel eventho I am 6”3, easier to take upstairs and load into my highlander …. The cs20 is the lighter frame since IT’s aluminum I got a 5000/8000w motor, fardriver 150a and 50ah Samsung cells 200a BMS battery shipped to NY for 3100$ …. Very excited!!!! But I have to wait 50 days 😭

  • @voodoochild6741
    @voodoochild67413 ай бұрын

    I wanted to ask, that CS20 frame looks exactly like the ESTRAPZ Cyclone bike. Is it the same ?

  • @samjohnson517
    @samjohnson5173 ай бұрын

    I can't say for sure but it is common for these companies to use readily available frames, . I mean you know what they say; if it quacks like a duck and walks like a duck.......

  • @voodoochild6741
    @voodoochild67413 ай бұрын

    @@samjohnson517 True that.

  • @LostLeftyLimb
    @LostLeftyLimb3 ай бұрын

    You know you can change the screws right? They make all types of screws with the same threading.

  • @El_Guap
    @El_Guap3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the content. So you put the shorties on the back... but didn't change the front. How does that affect handling? I understand all the coil shocks take some time to break in. Did you find that?

  • @samjohnson517
    @samjohnson5173 ай бұрын

    Yes the front stays the same we don't notice anything different with the handling really, I don't know if those things are ever going to get less stiff LOL I mean they're okay, way better than stock.

  • @samshepherd4232
    @samshepherd42323 ай бұрын

    How do you take the rear wheel on and off? Heard I need to disconnect some of the electric cables, got no idea what I'm doing when it comes to electronics. Never seen you do this in the video so missed the most important bit. It's nice to know if the Hub motor broke I would know how to replace it or a basic tier change.

  • @samjohnson517
    @samjohnson5173 ай бұрын

    Well if you're just doing a tire change you do not have to disconnect the wiring you can remove the tire from the side of the rim that does not have wiring. If you are changing the hub motor then yes you will need to disconnect the wires that run to the controller, there will be three large wires and usually two plugs.

  • @samshepherd4232
    @samshepherd42323 ай бұрын

    @@samjohnson517 okay thanks for that I'll bear in mind for future

  • @bigb69ti
    @bigb69ti4 ай бұрын

    2 years later how is it holding up? so far this is the best build kit video i can find on utube. i am thinking about building one. is it even worth building price wise? that much cheaper?

  • @samjohnson517
    @samjohnson5174 ай бұрын

    Hello thank you for watching, yes it's holding up great 4600 miles no major problems.

  • @Cr0zzAlpha
    @Cr0zzAlpha4 ай бұрын

    Oh they were all similar frames..

  • @offgridlivingstlucia8865
    @offgridlivingstlucia88654 ай бұрын

    Good day sir quick question how tall is those bike

  • @samjohnson517
    @samjohnson5174 ай бұрын

    Seat height on the Enduro is about 34 in of course it's sags down a lot when you sit on it and the onyx is about 33 in

  • @offgridlivingstlucia8865
    @offgridlivingstlucia88654 ай бұрын

    Thanks for replying back I scrub to your Chanel

  • @muka7044
    @muka70445 ай бұрын

    I have a tiny bend in my rear rim i cant almost see it and im scared of it imagine with that bend you have on ahaha how was doing did you changed the rim or something?

  • @samjohnson517
    @samjohnson5175 ай бұрын

    Yeah mine's bent in a couple of places , I just hit it with a rubber mallet to straighten the edge.

  • @mebigusmall123
    @mebigusmall1235 ай бұрын

    Can you show pedals on these for legality reasons

  • @aleksandrbmelnikov
    @aleksandrbmelnikov5 ай бұрын

    Ok, so i know it cost more to diy mod my aluminium Mongoose MTB frame, but at least it don't look off-the-shelf. And 28 tamper resistant Torx screws, on each side, does make bike thieves think twice. They want one easy to snatch, like yours.😁 Remove any key switch, and install a keyless remote/alarm system. Mount the speaker, in such a way, that it can't be seen or cut. Then listen to bike thieves when they say, Yo, that a U-lock! Buy the fattest U-lock you can find.

  • @digitalbilly
    @digitalbilly5 ай бұрын

    Woah this is awesome. I want to build my one ebike one day.

  • @riverroad5169
    @riverroad51695 ай бұрын

    Do you or anyone else know how to source one of the custom motorcycle headsets seen in the first steps of Ladi's video kzread.info/dash/bejne/fZ6j0LCFdKjMXaQ.html i have my NB Power Enduro 90% complete and do not like the low quality bicycle headset, i was able to get one thrust bearing in to replace one of the standard bearings, but am wondering if this is custom made in Czechoslovakia, or are these available in the States too, anyone know?

  • @timsgta
    @timsgta6 ай бұрын

    venom make good batteries.

  • @timsgta
    @timsgta6 ай бұрын

    IK this is an old video but you probably found out that those aluminum pushrods are total garbage, bc I sure did. Also, the grey pushrods that came out maybe a year after the 2.0 was released are tons better than the original shiny ones and hold up very very well, no need to upgrade the grey pushrods at all!

  • @ChargerusPrime
    @ChargerusPrime6 ай бұрын

    Dont hand an elephant killer to a dipstick newbie.

  • @CaptainCurt07
    @CaptainCurt076 ай бұрын

    *Thats gotta be way more than 35AH?*

  • @antikdeela5625
    @antikdeela56252 ай бұрын

    Pretty sure it's a 33.6AH. (12 x 2800 = 33600) Only the parallel connections combine to increase the AH

  • @cws4657
    @cws46576 ай бұрын

    Women….☕️

  • @xorn_atx8078
    @xorn_atx80786 ай бұрын

    I'm having the one side flashing issue and i emailed Traxxas and they didn't give an actual explanation what error this is and just want me to mail it in and spend $50 for a new one.

  • @rolaa9455
    @rolaa94557 ай бұрын

    I got a guy willing to sell me a talaria battery for a steal do you think it would fit in the bomber frame it seems to be the same size as the battery you have in there

  • @samjohnson517
    @samjohnson5177 ай бұрын

    Have him measure it and send you the dimensions

  • @angusmcgil
    @angusmcgil7 ай бұрын

    you can even get a 20s by 20p battery in there it depends on cell orientation,but youd need to build your own battery

  • @jarhead4571
    @jarhead45717 ай бұрын

    Good honest & to the point ☝️ good job

  • @AndroidBeacshire
    @AndroidBeacshire7 ай бұрын

    6:01 the only bike with the correct motor placement. unsprung mass is not your friend, friends

  • @Jbmc65
    @Jbmc658 ай бұрын

    They say you can mount those motorcycle style longer seats on these but I don’t really see how with that post in the way

  • @samjohnson517
    @samjohnson5178 ай бұрын

    The post is sitting in a bracket that's held on by four bolts and that bracket is changed when you switch to a motorcycle seat

  • @jakegreenwald469
    @jakegreenwald4698 ай бұрын

    That’s why I build 6s batteries and run them in series! That way I can charge it with my rc car charger lol that way I can either run 50v, 75v, 100v

  • @iyogi2
    @iyogi28 ай бұрын

    Holy crap, best video ever. Thank you very much. I built a B-52 during the pandemic, and I loved it, but it got stolen. When I showed the cops, the video of the guy stealing it, they said sorry they can't do anything. But anyway…...... I really want to build another one, and I really really like the frames that you've spotted and shown here...... Thanks again. namastemofo......

  • @Shadow_YT267
    @Shadow_YT267Ай бұрын

    Maybe you could Put a samsung tracker or apple airtag in the cable raceway ? Idk just a idea

  • @randellapolonio1792
    @randellapolonio17928 ай бұрын

    Can it be fitted with mid drive motor?

  • @samjohnson517
    @samjohnson5178 ай бұрын

    I mean when it comes down to it you can pretty much make anything work with modifications, but the short answer is no because the frame is too wide

  • @angusmcgil
    @angusmcgil8 ай бұрын

    i was impressed the 7245 unlocked is tunning at a solid 100 ampand 150 unlocked at 220

  • @angusmcgil
    @angusmcgil8 ай бұрын

    youll have to keep carefull eye on your controller heat ,i do not recomend putting inside the frame,i removed most of the outer on my 7245 unlocked and 72150 unlocked so could mount them both together under the frame and used water block cooling instead

  • @samjohnson517
    @samjohnson5178 ай бұрын

    Yes in a later video I show where I cut slots in the side panels to get air to the controller, it definitely helped with the heat.

  • @angusmcgil
    @angusmcgil8 ай бұрын

    if you use this technique with out the holders ,it can start to cause some short if insulation isnt perfect ,so dont scimp thinking youll save money not using the holders

  • @Jbmc65
    @Jbmc658 ай бұрын

    What frame do you use?

  • @samjohnson517
    @samjohnson5178 ай бұрын

    It's just a generic Enduro e-bike frame I ordered it from eBay but you can also check AliExpress and Alibaba