Juiced Bikes RipCurrent S Electric Fat Bike Review 2018 | Electric Bike Report

[@thinmintXD]

Having both pedal assist and the throttle is a huge selling point!! Thanks so much for this review.

[@thegee-tahguy4877]

IMHO, the Juiced Ripcurrents and Crosscurrents are for people who tend to be DIYers. To me, my Ripcurrent is an open pallet, allowing me to change and/or upgrade it to make it very much mine. You can really be a part of this bike. Sure, you may be able to find someone to pay to service it for you, but that can be a pain and get quite costly. If you want a bike to use as an appliance, get a Rad Rover. They need little service and give you a nice ride for the money. If you want a friggen killer bike that will blow you (and everyone else) away, get a Juiced'.

[@freethinksman4393]

Do you plan to post a road test as well? The specs and features can be found on a bunch of websites but there are only two videos I’ve been able to find on KZbin. One of them from the other primary ebike review people suggested it was a bit sluggish on takeoff, but the second video makes it appear super quick. Another unbiased report proving or disproving the sluggishness when starting would be really helpful. I have a hard time believing it’s anything other than jackrabbit quick as it’s the same basic drivetrain s the CrossCurrent S but with an even bigger motor. Nevertheless, rumors like that are easily proven or disproven by intentionally testing a filming it. A lot of us would appreciate that. Great review though. I realize I’ve only bitched about it, but it is very helpful. I ordered one of these a couple of weeks ago after watching the other thorough review. Reviews like these are really the only way we can hope to make informed decisions. Thanks!

[@jkyles1000]

You've got a pleasing voice and explain things not only smoothly, but also very thoroughly. Great review.

[@Paelorian]

Those are great features I'd want on any ebike! Walk mode, suspension lockout, the display features, etc. This looks like a very good electric fat bike.

[@pokerchannel6991]

hi: personally I like the skinny tires. easier maintenance. I have the skinny tires version.

[@economystucco2268]

Deathtraps from Junk Juice. Paid reviewers are paid liars.

[@773chiguy]

Great review, wish you had reviewed the ride in the video.

[@lyslebasinger7381]

When you coast and then restart pedaling again do you get a clunking noise from the drive train?

[@evanwindom3265]

It looks like a decent headlight, and a lot brighter than most factory lights... but why mount it on the fork where it's going to bounce with the movement of the shock?

[@dustyroads5409]

What's up with all the negative comments, you guys are taking the fun out of biking.

[@richhowell6874]

I'm curious about the torque sensor. In "normal" riding, how does it affect the feel of the bike? Do you feel like you have to pedal harder or easier? How does it integrate with changing gears?

[@davidinghram2494]

Have had my 22 model step thru for about three weeks now, and just this morning passed 100 miles. It has taken a little getting used to because I have not ridden a bicycle for almost sixty years now. After some minor adjusting and tweaking, I can tell that this bike is probably going to last me for a long time. For me this was money well spent.

[@economystucco2268]

Return it before you cant. This bike wont last 300 miles before controller brakes battery and customer service "Christopher" tells you to get it to a scrap yard or find a bike company that you can afford to rebuild the whole Juice Junk Crud. DEATHTRAPS at JUICE JUNK

[@davidinghram2494]

@@economystucco2268 I'm now a little over 600 miles with no problems. Bike just got broken in about 50 miles ago and overall is much smoother now. Adjusted derailleur cable a couple times for cable and chain stretch, that's been all.

[@ernieschatz3783]

Why spend an entire video covering features we can easily read about? Yes, you are very thorough, but the strength of video is to show things in action; to see things that aren't in the instructions and specs...like a test ride. You can also gather your own data from your own tests, which will either agree or be at odds with what the maker publishes/claims.

[@JoshuDoerksen]

so many ebike "reviews" are them just describing the bike. pointless.

[@lorengameros3963]

Agreed. Ride the damn bike already...

[@davidsonshine9678]

Thanks for showing the Grin Cycle Satiator in the video.

[@Lenny7118]

Nice 👍 review. I hope it’s not another 5 months or more to get one of these bikes! Juiced needs to keep up with customer demands on this bike and all other bikes they sell.

[@bernievassallo3336]

Hi did you get the rip current? If so how do you like it and how is it up hill

[@frankparisi2433]

Does the battery placement weaken the frame?

[@economystucco2268]

Brakes are junk. JUNK JUICE DEATHTRAP.

[@mrdonvito7963]

So I’m looking at the rip current s and the cross current x , witch one u think us better ? Thanks

[@frodott]

They're both good, they're both similar, do you want fat tires or normal tires?

[@slamdunk6170]

Just bought the RIPcurrent s with the big battery for $2,069 to my front door

[@bernievassallo3336]

Hi where did you get the bikes for that price?… thanks

[@SunShine-yd5xu]

What about price ? I know how much Rad costs!

[@ejej6934]

It looks like the base model RipCurrent with 13 ah battery now starts at $1,999, not $1,699. If you get the Model S it comes with a 19.2 ah battery and costs $700 more. The S model comes with a rack; the basic model doesn't. You get about 30 more miles of range with the S model and its suspension has a lockout (the base model doesn't have that). Other than that, I think they're identical.

[@achakma76]

Ik it's been 2 year but the base model is currently only $1000 lol

[@lifeseeker9563]

can you buy a trailer for this bike ?

[@hrhkenneth428]

can you disable the limit of 20mph on the throttle?

[@TimZ007]

1999 for the 48v 19ah. and 2999 for the 52v 21ah. w gps. Seems to steep for the best batt. I could just buy 2 more spares to take with me LOL>

[@Lenny7118]

Tim Z That was my argument I had with Juiced, charging over $1200 for a 52v battery option, that’s nuts.

[@predator4341]

Looks like a nice bike. It's not cheap for a 750 watt this bicycle need a lot of cosmetic job for example all the wires on the front of the bike with all those connectors hanging out every single wire in different direction that's not acceptable looks like a homemade bike, gel seat and gel handles gel is very soft and after a while it starts moving collecting all the dust and dirt and sticking to your hands it's a horrible feeling other than that I liked it

[@XCRiders]

Where else would you put the battery

[@johnnyperkins2333]

Hi will you do review of Ariel Rider X-Class ?

[@alexmagor]

I'm looking for something similar but with full suspension. Any suggestions? Can rear suspension be added to this bike without too much hassle?

[@steventowle9137]

I've been looking for a few weeks myself, dunno what your price range is but I've seen some by Bolton ebikes I think that might be double not 100% but there's one by ecells called the monarch which is double battery double motor double suspension looks cool but it's not done on the cheap I don't think, though really not expensive for what you get.

[@phillee8257]

EAhora X7

[@XCRiders]

Where do you put your water bottle

[@emidiobosco7140]

Can you unlock the speed

[@pj520]

Really! No ride test!

[@manonyc1019]

Can the display be substituted ? Bafang full color display? or DPC-18?

[@evanwindom3265]

+1 -- The display is too small.

[@gkk2001]

Another comment was made about the replacement price of this 52V battery (19.2 Ah). $1299. That is a deal breaker for me. Unless someone can tell me there is another option/s. ? 🤣

[@skybossj]

I believe you can get the case repacked by a battery service.... electricbikereview.com/forum/threads/electric-bike-battery-repair-repacking.16033/

[@margyg]

As the other commenter said, when mine needs replaced I will bet it repacked with new batteries. The cost is so high because it is 52V 19.5Ah which currently aren't as common but with everything, prices drop. Right now the 48V low Ah batteries are what is now cheap. There are places that will repack them. I figure by the time I need a new battery it will be cheaper to repack or I will have a new eBike with much better bike technology. We recently got 2 RipCurrent S ebikes and love them. We have regular mtn bikes & motorcycles and still have lots of fun on the eBike.

[@davefisher2173]

Nice job.

[@livinglifemyway7349]

how good is the MOZO front suspension fork?

[@mark3010]

$2,499.00 is a tad steep, so guess I better start stashing away cash in my jar if I’m going to gift myself with it by Christmas. 🎅🏻 🎄 🎅🏻

[@frodott]

A couple hundred each month.. do it for your health.

[@ggolds5]

Half to a third of the price for a Trek or Specialized. This is CHEAP for a bike like this, but $2500 is a lot for anything. It's a really good value. Ecomotion Core Pro E-Fat is a very cool similar bike for a few hundred less but a really good bike also.

[@JMD535]

I'm really liking that built-in GPS tracking! Hmm, on another note, where is the "Controller"?

[@thegee-tahguy4877]

The GPS in the battery is no longer available. Juiced ended up refunding anyone who purchased the battery with GPS.

[@lesobliteres]

Yes were is the controller?

[@crawdad62]

@@lesobliteres The controller in in the down tube up towards the stem. There's a video on here somewhere showing a guy switching it out.

[@thegee-tahguy4877]

Juiced' calls the gasketed recess that houses the wires on the underside of the downtube, "the chunnel".

[@zackbullfit]

Just purchased RipCurrent S 52volt 19ah NO Longer have GPS they had problems with it this video sold me on 52volt 19AH GPS ////BAD // TAKE NOTICE

[@joeywinter70012]

Where you get the charger

[@frankroby1554]

Excellent Value

[@lehsu]

Which is better? This RipCurrent S or Surface 604 that also has a new bike that can do 28 mph?

[@Lenny7118]

Les Hsu The only thing that I don’t like on the Surface604 is that they said Bafang wouldn’t setup the controller to have full throttle in mode 1 and up. You can only get full throttle if you put the bike in pedal assist 5. I don’t like the way the Roar looks, I wish they offered a couple different colors and I would like to see a financing option.

[@edwinpringle7342]

Surface 604 all the way

[@Lenny7118]

edwin pringle How is the tech support at Surface 604? Do they help quickly and do they pick up the phone when a customer with a problem calls?

[@AboxofMonsters]

Juiced Bikes Hello is this Bike available now ? I’m not sure looking at your site what’s going on with it ?? And there’s four of us that do crypto research and want to use them in the forest But just two of us are ready you still offer $200 off for two bikes ? One I think would be for a female is that same discount if it’s just two purchased at same time ? Thanks ! Eric

[@claude3990]

I was going to order 1 , till I saw the price of a spare battery..1200,00

[@normand5847]

That is another issue that makes it a no sale for me. You will have to buy another battery after two or three years. It is inevitable. For that price, you may consider buying the latest bike on the market instead of a new battery. Although, no one will buy a used bike if they have to put $1200 into it.

[@gkk2001]

I agree. Resale value is greatly affected and a replacement battery at 1299, yikes. A deal breaker for me as well. I am so disappointed.

[@michaelburke9541]

I think their batteries are open tech, meaning they can be professionally repacked for a fraction of the cost of new when the cells wear out

[@lomate1963]

Nice information Peeeet 👍🏻

[@ElectricBikeReport]

Glad you think so!

[@ggolds5]

Are the batteries OPEN TECH.?? IE repackable rather then needing to replace with a Juiced specific battery?. If so you can replace the battery for %25 or less of the cost just replacing the cells like most batteries.

[@franksmith7271]

Anybody else thought about buying a cheap ebike and throwing a friction drive motor on it as a back up?

[@brianbassett4379]

Good idea to shoot the vid in the desert so there are no hills for the hub-motor.

[@normand5847]

The throttle on the left makes it a no sale for me.

[@lyslebasinger7381]

I prefer right hand twist throttle like motorcycle.

[@mamadouthiam7216]

How do I pedal Only ?

[@aspitofmud6257]

No ringy dingy thingy?

[@cleverestx]

Plastic Fenders? For this price, I would want metal...oh well I guess that could be replaced, right?

[@abbaby555]

Very similar to the rad Rover bike. I wonder if the same factory in China builds them both

[@lehsu]

I wish Rad has a 28mph bike

[@TOBORE8THMAN]

Go into program mode and set the top speed to 40 kph. I'm 190 lbs and on throttle only, my rad rover takes me to 24 mph on flat terrain with 20 PSI in the tires. I can hit 28 mph on peddle assist but I run out of gearing. I wish my Rad had a 9 speed cassette.

[@lehsu]

Will that work on a Rad Wagon? If so, what are the steps on the display to set that?

[@TOBORE8THMAN]

I dunno. Try it. With the display on, hold the up arrow and down arrow simultaneously. Scroll thru the menu options until you see the speed display. It may read 30 kph. Simply use the up arrow button to advance it to 40 kph.

[@RogerBY]

awesome bike

[@PlacatePro]

No GPS tracking info on the Website..... it’s like..... no gps Tracking on this bike

[@hellno6609]

All I know is that Chinese made 52 volt 19 amp battery sucks.. Samsung 48 volt 14-amp is much better I couldn't believe it myself. Wow!

[@mikewhite955]

Nearly perfect, but not exactly what I wanted :)

[@frodott]

Hey what did you want on it?

[@mikewhite955]

Air Suspension at the back or under the seat, never saw this on a bike :(

[@josephtucciarone6878]

This bike is illegal in CA: California’s Electric Bike Laws by el Cyclery. Posted on November 30, 2015 California’s new electric bicycle law divides electric bikes into three legally-defined category types based on the e-bike’s top speed and whether it has a throttle. AB1096: Electric Bicycles The law defines electric bicycles as those with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts. It also creates three classes of electric bicycles based on their motor speed and level of electric assist. • Class 1 e-bike, or low-speed pedal-assisted electric bicycle, is equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and that stops providing assistance when the bicycle reaches 20 mph. • Class 2 e-bike, or low-speed throttle-assisted electric bicycle, is equipped with a motor that can exclusively propel the bicycle and that cannot provide assistance when the bike reaches 20 mph. • Class 3 e-bike, or speed pedal-assisted electric bicycle, is equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and stops providing assistance when the bicycle reaches 28 mph. Operators of Class 3 e-bikes must be 16 or older and wear a helmet. Class 3 e-bikes are prohibited from paths, lanes and trails unless specifically authorized by a local ordinance. The bill prohibits tampering with or modifying electric bicycles to change their speed capability unless the classification label also is changed. E-bike operators do not need a driver’s license, registration or license plate to ride them, though they do need to abide by existing traffic laws. See the full text of California Bill AB 1096

[@BPoweredLove]

So many negative comments. Sheesh.

[@stereolababy]

i want one but they're sold out

[@SunnyIlha]

@@juicedbikes What is the price for the model with no peddaling gears?

[@PlacatePro]

He’s lying about the GPS tracking

[@johncunningham60]

worthless without a ride test.........I mean is not that what we do ride?

[@JoelsterG4k]

John Cunningham Check out this video for ride test. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYjFdWiXmNSHbNE

[@gmeister03]

Lol. 28mph. Let’s get a 2000 watt in there. But I guess this gets into more markets

[@sammillr562]

No demo ride footage? Afraid the bike won't hold up? lol

[@RichRich1955]

I see ride reviews for bicycles and they seem useless

[@frodott]

Just buy one you need it.

[@saltyp123]

DO NOT BUY THESE KINDS OF E-BIKES FOR TRAILS!!!!!!!!!!! These hub assisted bikes are to comparative to motos and will get the real E-Bikes like Haibike or Specialized Turbo banned form trailsy. DO NOT BUY HUB CONVERTED ELECTRIC BIKES. unless it's a commuter.....NO TRAILS>

[@cutty02]

What the hell are you talking about this bike is only 750w and meets all legal standards to be on trails. Mid drive or hub drive are the same if they both deliver power to the rear wheel 750watts.

[@situationalawareness]

don't buy mid-drive converted electric bikes, it makes real bikes with motors in the hub banned from trails, do not buy mid-drive converted electric bikes! Okay... read that, see how silly it sounds? Think.

[@ggolds5]

This statement is ridiculous and and utterly ignorant rant!.

[@scotte5345]

Complete trash bikes, got a Ripcurrent S in Jan, have barely ridden it due to countless defects. They refuse to take it back. This company is all slick marketing and terrible quality.

[@jbrand7257]

Needs usb charger adapter cable.

[@RepublicanJesusthe2nd]

Why are you smacking your teeth?

[@dreski8222]

The customer service for this company is crap, they dont care about the concerns of the very people that buy their products.

[@scotquigley513]

Are battery upgrades avalible for other electric bikes? I have a ProdecoTech Rebel X9, a 36v. Can I bump it up to a 48v or 52v for more power & speed? It does have frame mounted battery like the one in video. I think their stock battery is a Sanyo?

[@moharira]

Has anyone had experience riding this bike in the snow?

[@paulhester8086]

Not with the Rad. Only the very rare 2WD Fat E-bikes make a serious difference in the snow. Similar with mud, sand, ICE, etc. I can't wait for when 2WD(AWD) fat bikes are more the norm. You can also put studs in certain fat tires. That can help, mostly in drive wheels. 500W in the rear, 250 in front seems the logical choice if staying legal, but all I see out there is 350 rear and 250 front. Nice that the drives are selectable, though. No spinning "donuts" with 350W, though...but then that's just a bonus and not the real intent of these vehicles, is it? ANY bicycle will slip out in slick conditions no matter what you buy or do, but 2WD FatBikes are the fun future imho.

[@pierrelouis8188]

SLOW POE.

[@fred.nestler814]

FAT TIRES--LOTS OF FLATS TOO!! CAN'T BUY LINERS FOR LESS THA $50!!

[@knife_gun_axe272]

Don’t be cheap

[@jerrymc8684]

Can you PLEASE stop smacking lips???

[@ericstrohl2952]

Yes, you could spend thousands of dollars on an eBike kzbin.infoUgkxUiL0GnyDjP32RJdd660sP8mZk4CRLTCJ and get something much higher quality. However, if you're looking for a basic model to try out eBiking this is a great choice. The assembly is easy as far as bikes go (took about an hour for me to do, I'm not an expert). All tools needed are included. I added the plastic mud guards you see and a more comfortable seat. The other reviews are correct that you're probably going to want a better seat (Giddy Up! Bike Seat is what I got - super comfortable). The battery easily handles a 2-4 hour ride if you add some of your own pedal power. I haven't even gotten it up to top speed yet - it is very fast. Components are not top of the line, but decent for the price and work just fine. It works great on dirt roads and singletrack and pavement although too heavy to do tricks or any serious technical mountain biking. I'm looking forward to using it a lot over the summer. Tons of fun!