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Another great video on how easy it is to replace the gears in the Bafang hub motor of a Voltbike. This is what I like about hub motors. They are so simple, yet small and powerful. The gears are inexpensive as well (US$42 on Voltbike’s website), and can be repaired by a DIY easily. No need to...

If there is one lesson after 2,500 km, I’d consider a less flashy bike. The fat tires draw too much attention. I am now looking at the Surface 604 Colt.

I thought about having no sticker after my white vinyl mod, but it looks really weird naked. I couldn’t just get a VOLTBIKE sticker, and even if I could, the word “Voltbike” screams E-bike! While my Yukon 750 still gets (positive) attention now, it draws much less attention on the trails and...

@PCDoctorUSA No issues with brakes or derailleurs at all. Brakes are not hydraulics, but good enough for me. I don’t hard stop very often. The positive side is that I don’t need to bleed them, and they are easy & inexpensive to maintain. The shifting is perfect. No skips or misalignment. I...

I also ride my Yukon 750 pretty hard. Lots of muddy trails. It have taken at least 5 major tumbles. My brake levers were bent many times. I just re-bend and readjust them, and it is all good. I finally decided to add the “bull horns” bar-ends to protect the brake levers. Works great! No more...

Another positive is that you’ll notice that my fenders are really tight to the tire. It looks nice this way. Almost hidden. I have zero fender rub. The tolerance is really tight, maybe only a few millimeters between tire and fender, but no rubbing at all.

Another positive with my Yukon 750 is that the rear rack is adjustable. I was able to lower it one notch and also level it to my liking. It is also a standard rack (non-proprietary) with all the stardard mounting points in case I ever need to replace the rack with another aftermarket brand. I...

Black or white is really a personal choice. I would still buy a white. One of my reason for choosing the white is that (contrary to popular belief), I would argue that he white hides the battery more because of the stark contrast. You can see from many of my pictures that you almost don’t...

Yep, loving the rack also. I have taken my Yukon 750 on this rack many times on highways, bumpy parks, stop-and-go city traffic. Not a single issue with it. It is rock solid. I have a rear dashcam in my car, and I can see that it is rock solid over all driving conditions. See Post #70 on...

Now at around 2,500 km and not a single issue with my Voltbike Yukon 750. Loving it. Battery lasts over 75 km with PAS with occasional throttle.

I think George @Voltbike needs to update the pictures on their website. They are still show pictures from 2 generations ago with the old spoke wheels that Court reviewed years ago. The recently replaced model has the mag wheels (I have this model), and the current (2018) models are not showing...

@Denis Shelston Yes, I would buy it again. I now have around 500km on it, and not a single issue. I don't think there is anything on the market right now that gives you so much value for the price. C$1,299 (US$1,059) for everything you get is such a great entry into ebikes for anyone. Even...

The only accurate range test is to ride your bike from full charge until the battery shuts off. The battery indicator is never accurate. One bar does NOT mean 20%. Also, a fresh battery has ~54V, but when the battery is near the end, it is only ~41V (cut off by controller to protect battery)...

This video was just uploaded. Good repair information for the hub motor. Looks like an easy fix if it is ever needed.

Here is a picture of the new/updated Voltbike Urban frame: (Link Removed - No Longer Exists)

Surface604 has a light weight "road bike" available now for US$3,999. It weighs 35 lbs with battery. 350W (500W peak) motor. 32km/hr assisted top speed. 316Wh Samsung battery: (Link Removed - No Longer Exists) (Link Removed - No Longer Exists)

Keep in mind that the battery is inside the main tube, which means that if you plan to remove the battery frequently (eg. to charge inside the house), it will be a hassle. You'll need to fold the bike, reach underneath to remove the key, pull out the battery, etc. Since I keep the battery...

@tinotino This is the pannier I bought. I picked it up from a local Sportchek store. (Link Removed - No Longer Exists)