I Tested the World's Fastest Electric "Bicycle" on the STEEPEST Street! Wired Predator

The video puts Wired’s Predator and Scout e-bikes through a demanding real-world test, riding 17 miles across Los Angeles to tackle the city’s steepest paved street, a 30% grade. Range anxiety and battery readouts prove tricky, but in the end both bikes handle the brutal climb and return with plenty of charge left—roughly 38% on the heavier Predator and 47–48% on the Scout. The key performance insight is that front-motor-only mode fails on the steep hill, while switching to dual-motor power lets the Predator fly up effortlessly, with rider weight (a 40-pound difference) playing a major role in the outcome. The Scout feels lighter and more pleasant for relaxed cruising, while the Predator’s dual-motor setup is called “absurd” and delivers thrilling, normalized 45 mph speeds. Ultimately, the host recommends both for their excellent range, power, and fun factor, and offers a discount via the link below the video.

• ▶ 0:10 The video will test the "world's most powerful electric bicycle" (Wired Predator) and its "little brother" the Wired Scout on California's steepest paved street, a 30% grade.
• ▶ 0:28 The first major problem is range: they must ride 17 miles across the city to reach the climb, risking battery depletion on a bike that already struggled with range before.
• ▶ 1:51 Tim, a newbie rider on a 72-V e-bike, gets safety warnings—stay away from doors, control speed, and turn around at 55% battery—highlighting the danger and power management strategy for the 150-lb e-bike.
• ▶ 4:36 The Predator takes off aggressively, with easy wheelspin; dual-motor mode helps keep the rear stable, while the Scout feels lighter and handles better.
• ▶ 7:17 In rear-motor-only mode the bikes are close, but with the Predator in dual-motor mode the race is decisive—weight differences matter, yet the power gap is substantial.
• ▶ 8:42 Front-motor-only is noticeably weak because weight shifts rearward under acceleration; dual motors are fun but not necessary, and the Scout is more pleasant for relaxed cruising.
• ▶ 10:34 The battery indicator is unreliable—it reads 91–92% after 13 miles in 52 minutes, then quickly drops to 90%; switching to voltage shows 80.5V, with 72V equating to roughly 45–50% remaining.
• ▶ 10:48 Riding through downtown LA, they pass Crypto.com Arena (formerly Staples Center) and a graffiti-covered "failed project" building, while highlighting the area's green space and shade.
• ▶ 12:39 Arriving at Echo Park, it "looks beautiful" but is full of goose poop; a "savage goose" approaches and stalks them, leading to the punchline that the bike is the Wired Predator.
• ▶ 13:00 The riders enter a neighborhood of extremely steep streets, highlighting a 22% grade and noting how unpleasant it would be to park a car there.
• ▶ 14:27 On Baxter, a sign marks a 30% grade; during the descent they note "you don't even need brakes" but worry about brake failure and the lack of runoff at the bottom of the hills.
• ▶ 17:15 Climbing Baxter at roughly 30%, they hit about 30 mph going up—"demolishing" it—and later ▶ 17:54 the rider warns that leaning the wrong way on such hills caused his previous Predator tip-over.
• ▶ 18:28 At full throttle on front-motor-only, the attempt immediately fails because the wheel spins too much and the front motor lacks enough power for the steep street ([18:44–18:53]).
• ▶ 18:56 Switching to dual-motor mode ("flipped it in the bolt") lets the rider fly right up the whole hill, proving the climb is only possible with the added rear-motor power.
• ▶ 19:07 Tim's front-motor-only attempt was just for fun ("trying to clown"), not expected to succeed, and the narrator then wonders if he could make it on front motor alone.
• ▶ 19:42 On the dual-motor run, the Predator effortlessly "smokes by" the Scout, making the pass look easy.
• ▶ 19:46 Rider weight is a key factor: Sims weighs about 40 lbs less than the Scout rider, giving the Predator a significant advantage.
• ▶ 20:02 The Scout delivers a "fun amount of power," while the Predator's dual-motor setup is called "absurd" and takes the experience to a whole new level.
• [20:23–20:32] Battery range is sufficient to get from point A to point B home, with the ride described as enjoyable or "with a smile."
• [20:33–20:47] Riders can switch between rear and front motors, offering "optionality" to choose how much power to use depending on the ride.
• [21:09–21:18] Halfway through a demanding ride, the bike still shows roughly 75% battery remaining (78 volts), indicating solid range.
• ▶ 21:21 The two bikes handle differently in subtle ways—each has its own character, but both are enjoyable; you have to ride them to appreciate the difference.
• ▶ 21:51 For the most thrilling ride, the Predator is the clear pick, with its performance limits described as "up there."
• ▶ 22:04 With plenty of battery left, the rider suggests a detour through Skid Row, but the passenger firmly declines, showing a playful yet cautious dynamic.
• ▶ 22:21 The $100 discount offer applies to any Wired bike, including the Scout, Predator, and Freedom models.
• ▶ 22:25 To get the discount, viewers simply need to click the link below the video.
• ▶ 22:32 Clicking that link is the only way to receive this exclusive discount.
• ▶ 22:36 Reminds viewers to activate the discount code to support the channel and future bike reviews.
• ▶ 22:42 He recommends these two bikes because they are exciting, have good range and power, and are ideal for anyone seeking a thrilling ride.
• ▶ 22:58 To purchase, use the link in the description or scan the QR code; range specifics will be shared later in the video.
• ▶ 23:06 After the ride, the rider reflects that high speed has become normalized on the Wired Predator.
• ▶ 23:09 45 mph now feels completely ordinary, showing how capable and stable the platform is.
• ▶ 23:17 No need to go faster than 45 mph because in traffic you're already moving faster than most cars around you.
• ▶ 23:22 Tim quickly becomes comfortable riding the Wired Predator.
• ▶ 23:24 The narration highlights a relaxed, informal "bikers" attitude that doesn't follow all the rules.
• ▶ 23:31 LA riding culture is described as permissive—"you get away with basically anything"—set against an urban backdrop of skyscrapers.
• ▶ 23:52 A 40 lb rider weight difference (195 vs 155 lb) was a major factor in battery consumption and performance.
• ▶ 24:01 Ride stats: 2h22m time, 36.3 miles, 1,621 ft elevation gain, 15.2 mph average.
• ▶ 24:50 Battery comparison after the same ride: heavier Predator setup had 38% remaining, while the Scout had ~47–48% remaining.
• ▶ 24:58 The host summarizes the bike's key strengths: "range for days, power for days."
• ▶ 25:01 Viewers can get a discount on Wired bikes by using the link in the video description, which also supports the channel.
• ▶ 25:07 TV viewers can scan the QR code on screen to automatically activate the same discount link.

• ▶ 0:00 Introduction and Setup (0:00 - 4:06) - - Introduces the world's most powerful e-bike and the steepest street, plus the three big problems and initial battery/motor/safety checks.
• ▶ 4:06 Testing and Racing the Bikes (4:06 - 10:34) - - Covers first rides, quickness comparisons, rider weights, and head-to-head races in rear-only, dual-motor, and front-motor modes.
• ▶ 10:34 Range, Landmarks, and Echo Park (10:34 - 13:01) - - Covers battery/range checks, downtown LA landmarks, wheelies/racing cars, Echo Park, battery voltage, and a goose.
• ▶ 13:01 Steep Streets and the Baxter Climb (13:01 - 18:28) - - Explores LA's steep streets, scouts and climbs Baxter, sees the Hollywood sign, and discusses brake/parking worries and a Predator tip-over.
• ▶ 18:28 Final Hill Climb, Power, and Handling (18:28 - 25:20) - - Tests front-motor-only vs dual-motor climbs, compares power and motor settings, checks battery status, and ends with handling differences between the bikes.