Author: All Bike Update via YouTube
What is up? *Every dad, everywhere* RENT AND TAXES!! Oh man…I hope you all are well, and looking forward to this review of the Ecotric Vortex. All the specs are below! 🙂 The Vortex is a budget Ebike with UL-Certification and from a components side of things, is pretty much what we would expect. Nothing too fancy, though the Shimano gearing is a nice sight to see! Check out the review and let us know what you guys think of the Vortex!
Ecotric Official Website: https://www.ecotric.com/
00:00 Intro
00:35 Overview
00:56 Looks
02:00 The Riders
02:50 Motor
04:35 Battery
05:55 Brakes
07:12 Gears
08:47 Extras
09:15 Essentials
09:55 Suspension
10:23 Controls
11:26 Ride Test
18:20 Walk Mode
20:00 Final Thoughts
21:49 Outro
STATS
MAKE:
Ecotric
MODEL:
Vortex
PRICE:
$700 USD
BODY POSITION:
Forward
SUGGESTED USE:
Neighborhood, Urban, Light Trails
ELECTRIC BIKE CLASS:
Class 2
WARRANTY:
1.5 Years
AVAILABILITY:
United States
MODEL YEAR:
2021
TOTAL WEIGHT:
34.74lbs (40.30lbs with Battery Installed)
BATTERY WEIGHT:
5.56lbs
MOTOR BRAND:
Ecotric Branded
MOTOR TYPE:
Rear-Hub Motor
MOTOR NOMINAL OUTPUT:
350 watts
BATTERY VOLTAGE:
36 Volts
BATTERY AMP HOURS:
10.4
BATTERY WATT HOURS:
374
BATTERY CHEMISTRY:
Lithium-ion
CHARGE TIME:
5 hours
ESTIMATED MIN RANGE:
13 Miles
ESTIMATED MAX RANGE:
22 Miles
DISPLAY TYPE:
Non-LCD ROHS 810
READOUTS:
Power, Mode, On/Off, Walk Mode
DRIVE MODE:
Pedal Assist, Throttle, Walk Mode
TOP SPEED:
20 MPH
FRAME MATERIAL:
Carbon Steel
GEOMETRY MEASUREMENTS:
20.25" Reach, 27.5" Stand Over Height, 23" Minimum Saddle Height, 31.5" Maximum Saddle Height, 25" Width, 44.5" Wheel Base, 69" Length
FRAME COLORS:
Matte Black, White
ATTACHMENT POINTS:
Fender Bosses
GEARING DETAILS:
7 Speed 1×7 Shimano
SHIFTER DETAILS:
Shimano SIS Index Thumb Shifter (Right)
CRANKS:
170mm Prowheel
PEDALS:
Unbranded Aluminum
HANDLEBAR:
25" Wide
BRAKE DETAILS:
160mm Discs, CSTAR Brake Calipers
GRIPS:
Faux Leather Ergonomic Grips, Non-Locking
SADDLE:
Selle Royal Sport
TIRE BRAND:
Kenda
WHEEL SIZES:
26” x 1.95”
TIRE DETAILS:
40 to 60 PSI
TUBE DETAILS:
Schrader Valve
ACCESSORIES:
Front and Rear Fenders, Front Reflector, Rear Reflector, Bell, Class 2 Sticker
OTHER:
Locking Removable Battery Pack, 1.7lb Standard Charger, Max Total Weight 265 lbs