Magicycle Jaguarundi - Review and Range Test

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[@richardstandish2053]

In the process of getting a folding e-bike as I've determined that is what best suits my modest needs for short travels while camping (they load into my camper van.) Had two models narrowed down on my short list including the Rad Expand 5. When I went to 'test drive (ride)' the 2 the retail rep showed me also the Magicycle Jaguarundi. Compared feature differences and design limitations. Got me thinking before outright buying then and there. Just finishing watching your 2 KZbin videos and man...your input and unbiased opinion as well as advice was priceless. After watching I'm impressed and my choice has been made. I'm going with the Magicycle Jaguarundi. Thank you very much Russ for your video.

[@RussIsRight]

Thanks. Enjoy! Be sure to subscribe to watch more videos.

[@bobdrago6965]

Hi Russ, Cruise control seems a little much for me. I’m an older rider and have been mountain biking since the 80’s. Retired two years ago and switched to e bikes partially due to the wife recovering from double knee replacement surgery. We went with mid motor “speed pedalacs” torque sensors and no throttle. Totally enjoy the natural pedaling experience of these bikes. They are on the lighter side at 50 Pounds, and suitable for pavement and off road. We can climb the steepest grades like we’re till 21 and still get a decent workout. Your channel is always fun to watch for us older riders. Hope you can ride in the winter too.

[@MazichMusic]

Re: folding bike folding pedals. They are a must and there is a great deal of difference between brands. My inexpensive 20x4 folding ebike had pedals that had sharp outside barbs/edges that scraped my ankles to the point of Eliquis enabled bleeding. I bought a pair of pedals from Amazon that had have rounded outside ends. Aluminum and plastic construction and well made. They have sufficient grip for ordinary use. There's always so many things to tweak on bikes, especially less expensive ones.

[@paulketchum6819]

Fall is in the air. Great ride Russ. This Magicycle Jaguarundi may be the best foldable bike on the market, has great range. I can see you folding this bike up in the SUV to Racine with Mrs.Right👍

[@shawsr7]

I have 3 ebikes. I'm thinking of buying 2 more. I need one for the wife. Due to our advance age (over 80), I'm thinking a 3 wheel would work better for her. We saw one in Florida. Maybe, one day, you can add a 3 wheel ebike to the array. Then she can ride with me. For me, I can still ride 2 wheelers. The commuter Magicycle got me thinking.

[@paulketchum6819]

Here's just an idea from KZbin for your wife. Maybe this will work out for her and good luck to you S Shaw and your wife. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWi9qpuKlqyMec0

[@cherylreeve6722]

Thanks for such great videos! I had a hard time choosing between the Magic Jaguarundi and the Rad Expand folding bikes. I finally ordered the Magicycle using your link. That gave me a $100 discount! Yesterday was the last day for the sale on the Rad so I had to make up my mind. I'm sure both bikes are super. I hope I chose well.

[@RussIsRight]

Thanks so much!

[@PIis3141592]

I'm considering both of those bikes too. How are you liking your Jaguarundi?

[@drjmun2022]

Nice folding bike and they appear to be having a very nice price discount going on as well. Enjoying your reviews. I have no problems with how you do the range tests, the important thing is to do it the same way for all bikes. This way the only variable is the bike. Of course different riders will get different range results, the way you do it we can compare the bike and not how you ride it. Thanks

[@RussIsRight]

Besides the discount on the website, you can even get another $100 off if you use my affiliate link and then Russ1 code!

[@pedrofernandez8729]

The spandex dudes don't stop for school buses, stop signs or red lights. They do stop for trains, however.

[@Marilynlovesebiking]

Hi Russ. It is getting colder here too in south central PA. I am thinking it is now sweatshirt and windbreaker season. The coldest I have ridden in is 55° and was fine. It does depend on how much wind there is as to how cold it is. Yeah, if you took the keys off your bikes you would have to set up a station like the valet parking guys have! Hey, 29 miles is fantastic for that bike and based on how you ride.

[@paulketchum6819]

Russ can hire the fence painter to run the valet parking station and keep track of all those different ebike keys🤣

[@ridebecauseucan1944]

It’s hard to find a lightweight ebike that doesn’t cost 3k$+. Even these folders are heavy to lift into the back of SUVs or trucks. The hub motors are pretty heavy (change the back tire sometime and you will understand) and fat tires really resist rolling compared to something like 27.5 x 2” tires. Full suspension is also really heavy and I don’t ride hard enough off road anymore to need 170mm full suspension ebike. Mid drive is good if you like to shift a lot but wears the bike drivetrain faster. I ride a 750 watt hub drive bike with a 14 ah battery and it weighs 49 lbs. Can ride it on level with the no assist but the hills around me are long and steep so electric helps with that for sure. Still able to go around 50-70 miles before I hit 1 battery bar left.

[@zeldapowers8094]

I love mine…it’s fun

[@EBikeBuilder_]

I agree about the GoPro Wide lens vs SuperView; i think SuperView feels faster because you can see more on the side of the screen. The lens distortion makes the sides of the screen feel like they're passing by faster or something. It also makes things to your side appear closer than they actually are. It can make someone 6 ft to the side of you appear as if you almost ran into them ha ha.

[@RussIsRight]

People always say I am riding too fast but sometimes it is the camera.

[@lynnlopez3630]

Hi Russ! Great review. I was wondering what bell you use on your bike. You don't provide a link for it.

[@RussIsRight]

Yes, I don't provide a link because it isn't always available! It is purchased on AliExpress.com which is a division of Alibaba.com (from China). I found one vendor on Amazon selling three at one time, but no longer does it. So, I went to China (via the ap) and bought 10 of them from another vendor there. Now HE doesn't sell it either! It seems people buy the bells and then re-sell them on these shopping platforms. Once they are gone, they are gone! Here's probably the original though, but you can see it costs a lot of money at around $17.66... but after I bought 10 of the "knock off" Chinese versions (which do essential the same thing), I got mine for only $1.80 each! Big difference in price! Anyway, after looking at this, go to AliExpress and search Bicycle Bells and see if you can find some that are similar to order. But if you only need one, well, you can always get the original. amzn.to/3OeqZFI

[@vicklet6253]

I was getting out of my car wondering what is that? I turned around and here is this guy on a DIY electric bike with the most ear piercing motor.

[@RussIsRight]

Hmmm…

[@terisalund3367]

Thanks for great reviews👍🏼 I just ordered using your code! I’m wondering if there are any problems folding bike with front basket?

[@RussIsRight]

Thanks! Did you click on the affiliate link first before ordering and using the code? As for the front basket, I have one on mine and it does fold, but of course the basket does stick out a bit.

[@terisalund3367]

@@RussIsRight I called the order in & gave them the code. I had questions re: shipping so was easy to place order at that time. Nice people. Very patient with my questions. No rush. 👍🏼 Bike will be here in a week. 🎉 Accessories will take a couple of weeks.

[@RussIsRight]

Thanks. I will check with them.

[@pedrofernandez8729]

When I heard the siren, I first thought that Karen had sent the Keystone Kops after you. BTW did the eyes in the tunnel approve of this bike?

[@RussIsRight]

The eyes are always judging the bikes. 😊

[@pedrofernandez8729]

@@RussIsRight Creepy tunnel, I wonder if you pass at night, are they closed for sleeping?

[@RussIsRight]

As long as the eyes don’t move and follow me, I’m good. 😳

[@Special_FX]

Thanks again Russ, I'm torn between this bike and the Rad Expand 5. Do you notice much of a difference having fronk fork suspension? I would maybe hit a little sand or normal grass and not sure if this would be a better option than the Rad Expand 5 since they removed that feature and now the LCD screen cost extra. What would you choose between the two?

[@RussIsRight]

My wife has the Rad Mini Step-Thru 2, my sister has two of those and also a Rad Expand 5. Of the three bikes, this Magicycle Jaguarundi is the best performing and best bike for the money in my opinion. The Expand 5 took off too many features that the Rad Mini offered. Many people feel they cheapened the bike and raised the price on it. No suspension is not fun. The mini and this Jaguarundi both have front fork suspension. Plus this Jaguarundi has a larger clearance to step through too. And let's not forget that this bike has hydraulic brakes whereas the other two have mechanical disc brakes. I can't emphasize enough how much difference in stopping power this means. Lastly, look at the price... if you use the affiliate link in the description of my video before you order the bike, you help my channel out and then use the Russ1 code to save and additional $100 off the already discounted price on the website. To me, it's clear that the Jaguarundi is the best decision among these three bikes. Oh, don't forget, you can add a front basket and rear rack too if you need it. I think they are still working on the rear racks though, but that is coming.

[@Nemonurwingy]

You’re getting quite a fleet of bikes for sure. Seems like companies are mostly into KZbin for advertising at this point. Other channels I watch have been getting lots of offers, it’s been amazing all the content. Do you get lots of non-bike offers you decline? I watch a channel that does high powered scooters and he’s been getting more basic bikes, scooters, and unicycles, which seems like a bad strategy on their part. A guy who rides 50+ mph scooters is not going to be super impressed with the Engwe or a 12 mph EUC. Curious if you are getting offered products way outside your usual category.

[@RussIsRight]

Yes, I turn down a lot of products being offered. More turned down than accepted. Many are new ebike companies, but others are products that do not have anything to do with ebikes. While it is tempting to try these products, I don't think people would be interested. The Varla scooter and Metro Mobility mobility scooter are the only items I accepted to review. The Varla scooter is a transportation vehicle as is the mobility scooter, but in general it seems most people watching my channel are really only interested in ebikes.

[@Nemonurwingy]

@@RussIsRight makes sense. I’ve definitely seen some of these crossover type videos that didn’t work out the companies’ way. It is entertaining, but not what they had in mind to give somebody something they’ll hate and say they hate. Your other reviews were good, fwiw. Sometimes it works out, the Varla might not have been something you’d have otherwise bought, but it has its uses.

[@RussIsRight]

I still have the scooters. The Varla is a lot of fun, but I think my audience is mostly going to be interested only in Ebikes.

[@ferguson8143]

Yeah but the temperature is at a stand still then and 15 mph wind chill from the speed of your bike

[@traceycummings6946]

Great video. I just ordered my Jaguarundi. How do I get the thumb throttle & how does it attach?

[@RussIsRight]

It is a 3D printed thumb throttle. The file for the 3D Printer is in the description of my video. I had it printed at my local library. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYGzc6qefLVghNU

[@Bill-mf5ns]

Thx

[@ronporter3885]

Folding pedals would have been nice.

[@AreYouEvenWhite]

Would you recommend this for first e bike. 6 ft tall and 120 so I'm light haha. Using to commute to work 😁

[@RussIsRight]

Sure. I don’t see why not.

[@AreYouEvenWhite]

@@RussIsRight I also plan for a bit offroading, I do live in a slight incline area. That's my concern, to work is downhill but back is up. I'm youthful and energetic. How do you like this one to your others? I will be cruising around a lot. Thanks for the help 🙂

[@RussIsRight]

Overall, I like it. It offers a lot for the money. The hydraulic brakes at this price point is nice. Never took it off-roading so I dot have experience with it that way.

[@AreYouEvenWhite]

@@RussIsRight that's good and I won't be doing offroading too much. I do live in a desert with some nice areas to hit up but it's mainly for transportation and cruising. I'm go with this one. So far has been the one I liked. Thanks so much Russ! Live in Las Vegas, mainly dirt roads offroading to sight see and enjoy nature ya know.

[@carriebartkowiak]

Russ, when you say the Cruiser did the best on the hill, do you mean the standard Cruiser, or the Cruiser Pro?

[@RussIsRight]

I only have the standard Cruiser.

[@paulketchum6819]

@@RussIsRight Per FedEx my Cruiser Pro is coming tomorrow! That is fast, less than a week. I feel like a kid the day before Christmas😂

[@RussIsRight]

Nice!

[@Marilynlovesebiking]

@@paulketchum6819 that is exciting.

[@paulketchum6819]

@@Marilynlovesebiking Thanks Marilyn B. I live in Sacramento, California where it'll be high 80's low 90's this week, perfect bike riding weather for me. It won't get cold until December mid 40's but I'll still ride unless it's raining.

[@Bill-mf5ns]

Russ, does the seat move forward to remove the battery, or do you need to remove the seat?

[@RussIsRight]

No need to remove the saddle to remove the battery if it is up high like I have it for good extension when pedaling . 😊

[@RussIsRight]

Of course if the saddle is really low, you will have to move the saddle. Just loosen the seat clamp and rotate the saddle. It is not difficult.

[@rodneybosco7376]

Do you calibrate the speedometer reading against GPS on your review bikes? Most bikes do not accurately convey speed out of the box (same for motor scooters).

[@RussIsRight]

I do not. It is not that critical to me.

[@rodneybosco7376]

@@RussIsRight I understand from your perspective it may not be critical. However, you are providing viewers with both speed on your test hill and range on a single charge. Both of those variables are dependent on proper calibration of the speedometer/odometer, which at least on Lectric ebikes is done via the tire size setting, using a GPS as a benchmarking tool. I had to set my tire size to roughly 25” to get accurate readings even though the wheels are nominally 20”. This is a common problem on motor scooters and different manufacturers’ products can vary widely in terms of speedometer accuracy. I suspect the same is true for ebikes. Since you review different ebike products and viewers may be making judgments on these parameters, it is something you may want to do. This is not meant as criticism, as I’m a big fan of your channel. I just want Russ to always be right 😋😂

[@NM-nh8tu]

Sir, may I please have your opinion, Jaguarunfi or Lectric XP 3.0? thank you!

[@RussIsRight]

Jaguarundi has hydraulic brakes. It also has a longer running battery unless you get the Lectric XP with the larger battery option. Step over height is easier to get over on the Jaguarundi. Popularity-wise, the Lectric is more popular. To get to the battery, you must fold the bike on the Lectric. To change it on the Jaguarundi, the battery is exposed and easier to remove. To keep people from stealing the battery, the Lectric has the battery hidden. The key must be inserted in the bike for the Lecric to run. Not needed for the Jaguarundi. Your ride, your choice. But for me, I like the Jaguarundi due to the features mentioned.

[@NM-nh8tu]

@@RussIsRight thank you very much Sir!!!

[@tfptalowahfishingpaddlinga3742]

Do you think the shock seat post is worth it for the jaguarundi

[@RussIsRight]

Don’t know. I won’t get a suspension seat post until a few more weeks. Ask me again then! I have a couple of bikes coming with them. If it fits the Jaguarundi, reminds me to try it on the Jaguarundi!

[@TheRealDlo]

Is THIS more powerful then the Lectric XP 3.0 on hills? Anyone have a comparison?

[@RussIsRight]

Based on specifications, the Magicycle Jaguarundi has 80 nm of torque. The Lectric XP 3.0 has 55nm of torque. Torque is typically what you want to use to measure its hill climbing ability. Having said that, the Jaguarundi is a 600 watt motor and the Lectric XP 3.0 is 500 watts. However, peak power of the Jaguarundi is 750 watts, whereas the Lectric is 1000 watts. Battery for the Jaguarundi is 52 volts/15 ah, and the Lectric is 48 volts/ 10 ah but 14 ah if you pay for the long range version. Using a peak of 1000 watts would also mean you will go through your battery faster than a peak of 750 watts. Up to you, but I'd say the Magicycle might be better for the hills and range based on specs.

[@xsnipex]

Do you know if lectric' front rack will fit the jag?

[@RussIsRight]

I have no idea. Magicycle has their own. I know the Rad basket does not.

[@COXXik]

I have a question: what state / city do you live in? sory for my english ;p

[@RussIsRight]

Chicago, Illinois area.

[@xsnipex]

What is the top speed with pedal assist?

[@RussIsRight]

Don’t know. Depends on how hard you pedal… but at least 23.5 mph

[@xsnipex]

@@RussIsRight thanks for the quick reply. I spoke to a magicycle rep and he told me that the jaguarandi is a class 3 ebike and tops with 28mph. But you have realworld experience , so thats why i ask to validate this info. Great content btw 🙏

[@RussIsRight]

@@xsnipex I have never gotten the bike past 23.5 mph. Must be an unlocked setting that allows it to go to 28 mph.

[@laplantemichel709]

Eventually you will convert to bar end mirrors lol

[@RussIsRight]

Don’t think so. Too wide to get past my door when taking the bike outside.

[@laplantemichel709]

@@RussIsRight I have bar ends on both sides and when folded i have no issues getting the bikes in the apartment even in the room where they are stored the RAD ST barely makes it because handlebars are wider (31 inches from end of mirror to end of mirror) but it goes thru . Just my 2 cents