Nireeka Revenant vs. Nireeka Prime!

[@eBikify]

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[@NicholasRaftopoulos]

Great review Chris. The Prime is an ideal bike for those who like to ride anywhere of road. I don't think there is a bike on the market capable of taking you to places the Prime can. From soft sandy beaches to the steepest mountain tracks. It's performance in these difficult terrains is amazing. You are 100% correct about the disadvantage of miss drives. If there chain goes that's the end of your ride and I've had to walk many KMs to get back home. So if you're going somewhere far you'll need a spare chain and tools to get you home or your walking lol. I woke imagine the Revenant woke be more agile for sure, with narrower tyres and full suspension it would make the Prime feel like a truck. At the end of the day it all comes down to where you ride, your style of riding and your fitness. Some people are fixated on speed and speed it's not what makes riding fun it's the enjoyment of being outdoors enjoying riding not breaking land speed records. Having a reliable bike that allows you to enjoy your time riding is what is all about. Love your work and thank you for sharing.

[@eBikify]

Wow thank you so much for the feedback Nicholas. You are so kind! My videos may not look like much as I’m the furthest thing from a KZbin professional, but I do put a lot of time and effort into it. And it means the world getting a comment like this. Thank you 🤍

[@NicholasRaftopoulos]

@@eBikify your welcome Chris. Looking back at what I wrote I should have checked my spelling lol ❤️😀

[@A_Son_Of_Yahuah]

Awesome 👌🏽 compare❗️I can't find the option for the ABS brakes. Did they discontinue the ABS brakes for the Nireeka Revenant❓️

[@samtheman7366]

Amazing comparison and really good points. I've been riding my self electrified hybrid with bafang 250w mid drive for 5 years and the time has come to upgrade it. As a daily commuter you just start to appreciate the hassle free experience and failsafe options for not having to walk back the 13km journey from work. Even the 250w bafang mid drive had 90Nm torque and as amazing it is I've gone through so many chains and cassettes even when I had installed shift sensor and am using multiple gears while not using the motor while shifting. That is why you can appreciate the revenant and hubmotors overall. Crazy to think that hubmotors are now on par with 250w mid drives on torque and it's definitely enough while pedaling even with steeper climbs.

[@eBikify]

Hi Sam! Thanks so much for the feedback, I’m glad you enjoyed the video! And I agree, these new hub bikes are getting really impressive.

[@samtheman7366]

@@eBikify Btw. How does the hub motor sense the pedaling on PAS-mode? I was wondering if the chain would break would you need the throttle to operate the motor or is the sensor inside the pedaling mechanism itself?

[@eBikify]

@@samtheman7366 Great question! So from what I can tell, the Revenant has a torque sensor which requires a fair amount of pressure to be applied to the pedals in order for the motor to engage. So I would expect that throttle would be required if the chain were to break on the Revenant.

[@samtheman7366]

@@eBikify Thank you for the clarification 👌

[@jeffpender5423]

I would LOVE a mid drive riding tutorial! I ordered a Prime and it is being shipping this week. Can't wait!

[@eBikify]

Awesome! The Prime is a fantastic bike. I’m planning to make a tutorial as soon as possible!

[@eBikify]

Update! Just wanted to let you know that I posted the tutorial video!

[@CosmicBrucey]

Thank you so much for comparing, this made my mind up, omg, can't wait to ride my bike!

[@EmmetCromie]

I am a bit confused. If the prime has better torque then why does the Revenant have better acceleration? I thought torque was the same as acceleration or am I being ignorant. Great video by the way. I was considering getting the mega but think I will now get the Revenant. The mega is pretty similar to the prime I think.

[@aog8202]

Great video, could you please do a range/speed throttle only test?? I know everyone would want to see that

[@eBikify]

Sure! Thanks for the suggestion

[@wayneharper6]

Very informative,, like your laid back style and honesty. Being a Sr. now it’s a no brainer. Can’t help wishing though I was 28 again and on the Prime, ha!

[@eBikify]

Thank you Wayne, I appreciate the feedback!

[@shockwaveforces7910]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on these bikes, I look forward to getting my revenant in February. I agree it does seem disappointing the range is the same although the prime is heavier and consumes more power, wonder why that is. By the way, would you say the revenant loud at all?

[@eBikify]

Hi there, thank you for watching! Good question, so the motor is reasonably quiet in my opinion. It’s noticeably quieter than the Prime, that’s for sure. Those Bafang mid drives are pretty loud. Nice choice going with the Revenant! What color did you get?

[@shockwaveforces7910]

@@eBikify the red variant looks too good, I couldn’t pass it up. Especially since there’s no additional cost with the igg campaign right now. I didn’t get much upgrades besides the motor and battery, however.

[@DurianObried]

Lucky guy, you have a Revevant. I ordered my Prime in May and since... I'm waiting... Since September, the stage of manufacture has not exceeded 90%. I have doubts about Nireeka's customer service.

[@eBikify]

I have a Prime too. I had to wait 6 months for my Prime. I would recommend opening a ticket to try escalating the issue. I feel like your bike should’ve been shipped by now. However, something important to know is that once it does ship, they ship via Sea Freight, which can take a few months to deliver, depending on what country you live in. What a lot of ppl don’t know is that they do offer Air Freight as an optional paid upgrade. It’s very expensive, but it will reduce the shipping timeframe from a few months to a few weeks. If that’s something you want to upgrade to, you should be able to request that in your ticket. Who knows, maybe they’ll offer a discount for upgraded shipping for your inconvenience. Worth a try. I hope your bike ships soon!

[@nanamiayao]

I ordered my prime in May as well and I just got my bike yesterday.

[@marekhlina74]

Vee 2xl snow SHOE 5 inch tyre would fit on Prime Dude?!

[@cbyron9308]

A master link with deal with chains breaking.

[@pagodadr]

Thanks for the Video. What Suspension seat post could you adapt to the Revenant?

[@eBikify]

Thanks Beck! I’m not sure about suspension seat post compatibility. But, When it’s time for me to bring it in to my bike shop for routine maintenance, I’ll ask my bike tech what he would recommend

[@snhox5885]

Is Nireeka Revenant worth buying, how far can you get on a full charge and is the motor better than a mid drive motor

[@eBikify]

Definitely worth it. In fact I actually bought another one lol. Range is very reasonable for the power. I usually get between 30-40 miles with Eco mode level 3. Which is enough for me. And the drivetrain is more reliable than a mid drive since the Revenant has a hub motor. It’s a great overall bike. Very few complaints

[@TLEE1977]

Have you tried either bike in complete manual situation where there's no motor use at all? If so, how is the feel of the bike(s)?

[@eBikify]

Hi there. Thanks for commenting. Yes, I’ve ridden both bikes without the motor engaged, and the Prime is noticeably heavier feeling and harder to handle manually. The Revenant is a lot lighter and nimble, so it naturally handles easier.

[@Ctown-lp6bq]

What upgrades would you suggest for the revenant that you can purchase on the website

[@eBikify]

Hi. Personally I’d recommend going with the 1000w motor and 840wH battery upgrades at minimum. I’d also recommend the color display, torque sensor, throttle, and kick stand. The mechanical upgrades (and ABS) are personal choice, but I do like having the larger brake rotors, since they should last longer.

[@pagodadr]

Thank you for the video! NuBee question, if you upgrade a larger chain ring will that give you a faster top speed? given all other things (rider is same)

[@eBikify]

Hi! In general -The more gears you have, the higher your top speed will be. For example, on my Prime, I chose to get the upgraded gearset with 11 gears instead of 10, which increased my top speed from about 34mph to about 38mph

[@pagodadr]

@@eBikify understood, but my question is about the chain ring at the pedals, small diameter vs larger. Does a lager chain ring give you a faster top speed? Thanks for any input, happy trails

[@eBikify]

@@pagodadr Oh! Thank you for clarifying. So, I actually swapped out my chain ring on a different e-bike I used to own (Aventon Aventure), and I personally didn’t notice any difference in my top speed. But that was just my experience.

[@stephentsai]

Which seat option do you have on the Revenant? Comments in seat comfort? Got the comfort seat option don’t know if the rear suspension negates the need for the comfort seat

[@eBikify]

I got the upgraded “Premium Saddle” and it’s very uncomfortable. (The one shown in my video) But I actually just bought a nice big comfortable saddle from Academy. I installed it the other day and it made a huge difference. So I’m sure the Comfort saddle will be a good option and comfortable. And if it’s not cushioned enough for you, you can always get an aftermarket saddle like I did

[@stephentsai]

@@eBikify look forward to an update video for some longer term ownership impressions!

[@shockwaveforces7910]

Hey I just received my revenent today and have a few questions for you since you've had the bike for a while now. Did you put an airtag or some kind of tracker on your bike? If so where do you recommend hiding it because I wanted to stash one on the bike but it seems like under the seat is the best option without it being too obvious, maybe inside the battery compartment could work though? Do you use a bike rack to bring your revenant around with your car? I didn't buy a bike rack just yet but I'm wondering now that I see it in person if the frame is a little bit too unique to fit a standard bike rack. If so which one do you have? Nireeka gave me a different display than the default one mentioned on the IndieGoGo and their own page. I can't figure out how to turn the bike on and I've also contacted support because the battery protector pannel is extremely scratched up. Is the bike supposed to turn on with the click of the power button or are there extra steps to get it working that I'm not aware of? Appreciate it!

[@eBikify]

Hi. Congrats on the Revenant! - Yes, I placed an AirTag underneath the saddle. You can order “AirTag bike mount loop holders” online. That’s what I used to mount the AirTag safely to the saddle. - Yes, I own a bike rack. I actually just bought a new one. It was a bit of a splurge. I got the 1Up rack. Incredible build quality and super convenient mounting that doesn’t touch the frame. Worth looking into. - In order to turn the Revenant on, you have to first turn on the battery by pressing the little black circular button on the right side of the frame. Be sure to press it again to turn it back off, when not riding. Let me know if you have any other questions!

[@shockwaveforces7910]

@@eBikify Thank you. I wasn't aware of that button to turn the bike on so that should do it. Just curious, was your old bikerack able to accommodate for the revenant or did you get the new one specifically for it? I'll check it out for sure though. Appreciate the advice!

[@eBikify]

@@shockwaveforces7910 My old my rack accommodated the revenant perfectly fine. I own more e-bikes now so I needed something stronger that could carry multiple bikes of different sizes

[@shockwaveforces7910]

@@eBikify Gotcha, you're faster than their support team haha

[@shockwaveforces7910]

@@eBikify It worked, this bike is FAST. I already scratched the bottom of the petal, they hang pretty low. Other than that glad your video is out there for people to get a better look and see which one is right for them!

[@itzdcx]

weird question is it possible to add a cargo Rack? I would love to use this for door dash

[@eBikify]

I’m sure you could find something that would fit. I would recommend googling mountain bike cargo racks and go from there

[@PoweredChowder]

Do they ship to the US? I can’t find the option for shipping in check out

[@eBikify]

Hi. Yes, they ship to the US. You can click the link below to visit their website, then click your state, and once you build your bike on their order page, you can enter your shipping address. nireeka.com?referrer=dLAGjtWgOK

[@daman9351]

How do you buy one?? Their website is jacked up

[@eBikify]

Hey there. Sorry you’re having issues with the website. I checked and it does look like their website has changed a lot recently. However, I tested it out and I was able to find where to build and order the Revenant. I see they have two variants of the Revenant on their site: the “V1” and the “1000”. The difference between the two is that the “1000” comes with the higher capacity battery and the more powerful 1000w motor. I hope that helps. If the site still gives you trouble, I’d recommended speaking with their Customer Service chat.

[@adrianarroyo4858]

Video on how to protect your drivetrain please!

[@eBikify]

Sure! I will make it as soon as possible! Thanks!

[@adrianarroyo4858]

Thank you so much!

[@eBikify]

Just wanted to let you know that I posted the tutorial video!

[@adrianarroyo4858]

Thank you so very much for taking the time to make it!!

[@BobbySmith-q5r]

Can you get bigger tires for revenant

[@eBikify]

Hi Bobby. I don’t believe so.

[@davidgonzalezify]

So how much does each bike weigh?

[@eBikify]

The Revenant is roughly 55lbs give or take. The Prime is about 70lbs.

[@ernestmartinez1116]

It a good way to beat gas prices it cheap than car

[@JetV1c]

how far can you get with the nireeka revenant in turbo mode

[@eBikify]

There are technically 10 PAS modes on this bike - 5 on Eco mode, and 5 on Sport mode. Being that there are 10 levels each with their own amount of power consumption, plus the optional usage of the throttle, it’s very difficult to give you an accurate answer. However, I can confidently say that the battery life is very good considering the power it has. I am usually able to get at least 30 or so miles on mixed riding. But of course, if you’re going to ride it in Sport mode level 5 (highest setting) for an entire ride, you’ll likely get around 20 miles if I had to guess.

[@DriverJ-N]

whats the peak watts of the revenant? cant find that anywhere

[@eBikify]

I tried to look that up too and couldn’t find it either! But if I find it I’ll let you know!

[@pagodadr]

Why is it that there re no mud guards for any of the Nireekas? I own a Homie

[@eBikify]

I just checked Nireeka’s website and it looks like the Prime is currently their only bike that they offer mudguards for, directly from Nireeka. Which is unfortunate. However, you can find aftermarket mudguards that fit Nireeka bikes. For example, Rockshox makes some that fit the Revenant.

[@MrSeany05]

Any recommendations for fenders for revenant? Attach link if possible.

[@eBikify]

Hi Seany. The only fenders/mudguards that I’m aware of that fit the Revenant are the Rockshox MTB ones. (I don’t think KZbin allows me to post links in the comments). But you should be able to find them on Google.

[@MrSeany05]

@@eBikify thank you.

[@DriverJ-N]

the revenant uses a tapered fork?

[@eBikify]

Hi there. I don’t think so. Not from what I can tell.

[@henrydacus949]

Thanks great info

[@eBikify]

Thank you!

[@MrSeany05]

Once you have a mid-drive, you will never get a rear hub again.

[@DriverJ-N]

If u don’t use gears or go off road it’s not needed

[@spezialius5882]

My concern is that when I order it to Germany, in further time I will have problems with broken parts. What brand is that Front suspension fork?

[@michaelxd8356]

Achtung, in DE darfst mit dem Ding leider nicht so ohne weiteres fahren ( über 25 kmh...). Wenn du kontrolliert wirst, oder in einen Unfall verwickelt, hast ein Problem...

[@spezialius5882]

@@michaelxd8356 danke hab ich gelesen. Deswegen haben sie ja auch einen 250w Motor für EU Standards. Nur frage ich mich habe ich später Probleme mit dem bike.. Wer hilft mir dann?

[@michaelxd8356]

@@spezialius5882 Der 250w Motor bringt dir in DE nichts, da du über 25 kmh bist. 20 mph sind 32 kmh. Alles was über 25 bis 45 kmh ist, musst du bei einer Versicherung anmelden und bekommst ein kleines Nummernschild. Zusätzlich muss allerdings eine Betriebserlaubnis vorliegen. Das Bike muss dann noch mit einem Spiegel, einem Licht und einer Hupe ausgestattet werden... Deutsche Rechtssprechung.... Betriebserlaubnis hat Nireeka wohl nicht. Hab dies schon beim Support angefragt aber keine Rückantwort bekommen. Aber zu deiner Frage. Ersatzteile und Hilfe bekommst nur über den Support von Nireeka. Gruß Michael

[@Lou.Cypher]

Grundsätzlich sind eigentlich alle teile ähnlich oder gleich in deutschland verfügbar. Drivetrain ist shimano.

[@spezialius5882]

@@Lou.Cypher klingt ja alles schön und gut aber dennoch höre ich wie viele ihr bike nach mehr als 5 monaten erst erhalten oder länger... Und dann noch die ganze Bürokratie in DE .... ich warte denke ich und hole mir ein Cube..

[@kevintraynor4508]

I'd choose the prime.

[@eBikify]

Can’t go wrong with either one!

[@Lee-mx5li]

Good job on video👍

[@eBikify]

Thank you!

[@CrashHawk97]

Wow!

[@craigcowen6920]

I promise you'll be sorry for doing business with them!

[@sergeibatiuk3468]

Why?

[@craigcowen6920]

@@sergeibatiuk3468 SO! ^Six months after purchasing the bike, I mean, giving Nireeka my money, I still have no bike. I have asked numerous times where it is and I always get a date 4-6 weeks out. I was told no refunds and the ticket was closed. Take some time to read up on these guys. One person I found via Google waited two years for his bike. Others are complaining about waiting for a year or more. Good luck if you give these guys your money.

[@craigcowen6920]

I ordered my Nireeka in December of 2022. Well, here we are at the end of August and I STILL don't have my order. same ole BS excuse, blame it on the shipper and ignore every request for a tracking number or proof of shipping.

[@diorari1153]

Do you have it now?

[@craigcowen6920]

@@diorari1153 I have the bike, I still do not have the extra battery and charger. Ten long months after paying for it, I still do not have it.

[@KNGER1988]

Guy has both 😭

[@eBikify]

Hi there! I actually sold my Prime, and bought a second Revenant. That’s how much I like the Revenant lol

[@KNGER1988]

@@eBikify currently got the prime sitting in my checkout just need somebody to hit the button 😬

[@eBikify]

@@KNGER1988 Haha do itttt!! Also, it would mean the absolute world if you used my Nireeka referral link to buy the Prime. That tells Nireeka that my channel is helping their brand, which means a lot to me since i believe in their company and they’re my fav e-bike brand. 😁 nireeka.com?referrer=dLAGjtWgOK

[@KNGER1988]

​@@eBikifyif it happens this week I got you 💪

[@eBikify]

@@KNGER1988 Thanks so much!

[@pagodadr]

am complainanting ordering a Revernant

[@eBikify]

Go for it! I can tell you from experience, it’s well worth it!

[@eBikify]

@@pagodadr Yes. In this video, I compare my Revenant to my Prime

[@pagodadr]

@@eBikify I pulled the trigger on the Revenant. I bought the Homie last year

[@wesco_taubert]

question - you are order the bike ? you get the bike already ??

[@pagodadr]

@dubai_epic_music yes, received February 2023

[@marcopaganotto9125]

Come on China, catch up! The core of their ideas are excellent, but it's the little things, like that terrible saddle on the Prime! Why would you?!