Vintage Electric Tracker Classic Review - $5.5k

Published 2022-08-20
The Vintage Electric Tracker Classic is a powerful motorcycle-inspired electric bike with sturdy color-matched skirted fenders and comfortable cruiser style swept back handlebar. Near-silent Crystalyte gearless hub motor offers 180nm of torque, regenerative braking, and can be unlocked for high-speed off-road use up to 26mph. Available in two colors and one frame size with adjustable angle handlebar and adjustable height saddle. Matching leather grips, hand-stitched saddle, and Schwalbe balloon tires. Responsive torque and cadence sensing pedal assist, variable speed trigger throttle, powerful hydraulic disc brakes with oversized 203mm front rotor. Extra wide fork hub spacing, sturdy thru-axles, thicker rear spokes, and custom steel fork. Excellent weight distribution, reliable single-speed drivetrain, beautiful classic pedals, and paint-matched chain cover. Bright integrated lights are positioned well and run off of the main rechargeable battery. Battery pack is not removable and the bike is fairly heavy, which could impact how and where it is charged. It's fairly expensive and shipping costs $199 extra unless you live near their HQ. Kickstand may create pedal lock, single speed drivetrain limits cadence options, display is fairly simple, only comes in one frame size.

0:00 Introduction, design inspiration, ebike classification
0:27 Hub motor performance stats and regional settings
1:39 Battery pack capacity, weight, and charger details
3:19 Kickstand, crank arms, pedals, extra thick spokes
4:08 Class 2 product with throttle, optional race mode chip
4:35 Cruiser style handlebar, steel fork, 20mm front axle
5:28 Tire specs, brown accents, optional rack, metal fenders
7:22 One frame size with adjustable seat height, two colors
8:39 Hydraulic disc brakes with regenerative braking (right lever)
10:14 Pricing and performance comparison to 72 volt series
11:17 Shipping and price, turning on display, lights demo
14:09 Display panel settings menu, ride test begins
16:32 Frame camera motor noise test, body cam stability test
18:21 Conclusion with compare tool and ebike forums

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All Comments (21)
  • @jaywagner3111
    I really appreciate the design aesthetic of this bike. I thinks it’s great for the industry to produce these bikes to broaden the appeal of electric bikes. While I would not own this bike primarily because of its weight, I’m curious if one would be challenged by police because it looks so much like a motorcycle. I also respect that vintage respects US laws regarding motor output and throttle max speed while many other companies will slap a class 2 sticker on their bikes while blatantly disregarding motor output and max speed regulations. I am all for higher speed as long as it’s on private property or off road, not sidewalks and bike/walking trails. I hope you keep reviewing a wide variety of ebike styles and prices. I feel that you with your EBR, not the ‘other one’, and Chris Nolte with Propel have set the standard respectively, for quality reporting on ebikes and issues regarding the growth of the industry.
  • @editname3502
    The pay to unlock stuff is a horrible , horrible business model and I would never give my money to any company that does this it’s destroyed electric motorcycles like ZERO who uses that model that company is dying
  • @adam-g7crq
    I really like these vintage electric bikes I know for some they may be a bit pricey or over budget, the way I see it for me I'd be keeping the bike for years and using it for daily commuting from A to B over time you'll get your money back with a bike that'll never go out of date, I also like that it's got regen breaking not for topping up the battery but to save on the wear and tear on the mechanical brakes handy when going down hill I think this has cruise control wasn't mentioned in the video, what I'm looking forward to in the future is more energy-dense batteries to increase the range of any Ebike or EV.
  • My Aventon Sinch is $1700 and I go about 31-32 MPH on flat terrain. It's only supposed to go 21-28 MPH. That's definitely a beautiful bike and I bet you can get it going faster than 26MPH.
  • @clayhull4239
    Hey Court, I saw an older video with the Stromer ST5 which was very nice but very expensive $11K! They also have a ST 1-5. The ST2 starts with the belt drive hub and it’s $6K. They have sport and comfort which is basically step over and step thru. Can you let me know what you think of this e bike. Thanks
  • It's a nice looking bike . A little pricey though. Thanks for the review. I'm a new subscriber to your Channel 💙
  • Make the wheel size smaller on the computer and see if it tricks the motor into spinning the tire faster.👍
  • @sawyerpac9878
    If you uesd the throttle you don't get any exercise right?
  • @clayhull4239
    Are you familiar with a new e bike company called Denago? They make a Denago commuter 1 but uses Microshift brand gears and derailer. Could be a lower tier e bike coming out in a crowded field.
  • @Newspeak.
    These are really cool but I will say that for anyone living in a city and looking to maybe switch to ebikes the weight of this as well as the tire size removes some of the utility you can get by mixing in transit when it makes sense. I think people get drawn to the look of these type of bikes but don’t think enough about the practicality of the bike and what they are going to use it for. Still if ya just roll this into a garage when yer done riding and you don’t need to remove the battery to charge on the go then this thing seems like a good choice even if it is kinda pricey.
  • I liked your video a lot. Your bike has great potential.Where I live there are NO RULES for E Bikes at this time. I ride on the highway or side streets whenever possible. Sidewalks I stay less than 10mph. I Really like old fashioned bikes and motorcycles, so when I found an old 26" Schwinn 'Legacy' ladies model (with a step thru frame) in my neighborhood trash. I thought I had found gold! I dragged it home (on my E Trike!) and cleaned it up. WOW!!! An idea bubble formed above my head. I mounted a 1000 Watt motor on the front hub, using a 48 volt/20 Amp Hour battery that makes her cruise at 28mph. I put 2.25 inch (Balloon not FAT) White-Wall tires on her to make her LOOK the part of an old time Beach Cruiser. I get compliments on her wherever I go. I had to mount a rear rack/basket for the battery and controller. Caliper front brakes and the standard rear Coaster brake works FINE for stopping. It a reall nice looking bike. It really rides smooth with those balloon tires and the speed of 27-28mph makes it easy and fun to GET TO the beaches here. She is Red with White trim topped with an American Red, White and Blue Flag. That retro look gets everyone's attention. Additionally, There is No Pedal Assist. Or LCD Screen. Time/Speed/Distance are measured with.a cell phone. I WISH I had the brightness. As a permanent cripple (Legs) I don't see the purpose. I pedal as much as I can so my legs won't atrophy and stay within speed limits. In my opinion, the "Classification" of E bikes is just another way to get money for the government. Technically speaking, as soon as you put a motor on a bicycle or trike, it becomes a "Motor-cycle" so I guess a Harley Davidson would be an "Engine-Cycle". LOL!
  • @MHH3180
    The problem is that 160nm's of torque becomes more like 45 as soon as you hit a hill and the speed of the motor slows. A mid-drive allows you to down shift in order to maintain motor speed and torque when climbing a hill. Thicker spokes are stiffer, not stronger. The very strongest spokes are actually fabric. Have often wondered why tubular spokes never caught on. Sadly, stiffer spokes aren't as flexible (comfortable). Tension and lacing make a much bigger difference in wheel strength. Any wheelsmith will verify.
  • hello why cant u point out that at least they could have colored the motor white its not that hard to keep the color scheme
  • @sawyerpac9878
    I know you all ways like throttle bikes more than a pedal assist bikes right! Am I right .
  • @mrnlceguy6129
    You can buy a Sondors electric motorcycle for $5,000
  • Gorgeous bike, but I lost interest when you said 84-pounds. My stock Pedego interceptor platinum will hit 26 to 28 mph on flatlands…
  • @piconano
    $5500 and no suspension? That's a deal breaker and a back breaker all in one.
  • @jcoats5529
    Not my style. I love my $5k Trek Allant 7. Much more practical imo