WATCH THIS BEFORE YOU BUY A JUICED HYPER SCORPION

[@Wixis95]

All of these are answered in their setup and online videos. They do this with all their products and videos are much more efficient than paper. Their customer service is solid so please reach out if you have issues. They are a young company and you have to accept that issues arise, especially right now. No hate or judgement, just being honest. Enjoy your bike man, they’re fast and fun.

[@theblairupthere]

There's also an immediate chat option. That black "Support" button that he keeps missing. It's. Right. There.

[@jorgediazcastello282]

GEAR INDICATOR UPSIDE DOWN IS PURE BULLSHOT. 4TH WORLD? ANSWER THE DAMN PHONE

[@mr.jayohbe]

Um I’m sorry but their customer service sucks takes 2-3 days to get a reply on a email takes 2 months to get a replacement part or battery and they just give you links and half assed reply’s on the emails you get from them

[@treydrier3169]

"they do this with all their products".... then why haven't they fixed it? Sending instructions for the wrong bike is not acceptable. Mine came exactly as LS describes in this video - no valid instructions, no link to the installation video and absolutely nothing on configuring the LCD for race mode (or any other mode for that matter). Great bike for sure but the lack of instructions is not acceptable.

[@brianworden7022]

@@jorgediazcastello282 it is a twist bike shifter and can't be on the right side like the part manufacturer intended... so upside-down on the left is the only place for it. I had to do the same when I built my 2 stroke gas bike.. the throttle had to go on the right so the shifter had to be flipped.

I just received mines today and yes you’re right it’s beefy. But I need it to be beefy to handle these raggedy Baltimore streets. They killed my home made e-bike.

[@leonspinks]

Yeah! Congrats, ride safe!

[@rambojohn7118]

Was your gear shifter put on the bike correctly?

[@rambojohn7118]

Odd Face Killer That would drive me crazy after spending that much on the bike.

[@rambojohn7118]

Odd Face Killer Yes I know, the shifter has always been on the right side when sitting on the bike. I’m surprised that Tora the owner of Juiced didn’t see this at the factory.

[@JMR_2028]

How long did it take for yours to get delivered

[@josephorr5175]

I bought one, before watching this video. TY for posting. Not sure much of this is valid anymore, as it is almost 2 years old. We bought ours last year (21)...Assembly was EASY (most of it was already together when shipped accept for a few pieces). Instructions were fine. Shifter was fine. Packing was snug, complete, amazing. I road it within 30 minutes of unpacking, and for MANY miles. It's something I ride now a number of times a week. No issues! Big is good IMHO. It feels solid on the side of the road. The manual is pretty good and as a "never had an e-bike before" person, I figured it out pretty quickly, as well as my wife (less experienced on bikes). I will say I did use road bike experience to assemble this for sure. But its not hard. Much of this bike is like a regular bike, just bigger. The one thing I will say, its not a "performance" bike. Seat position is VERY low, even with booster seat, and you can't really ride this thing hard. But why would you I suppose...

[@zengirl7510]

This is EXACTLY the bike you want to "run stuff in town" High end bike at a mid-range cost. I do get some of your gripes, but that bike I'm seeing in this video is stunning. Having the privilege to afford something that amazing in these times should be talked about with a little less nit picking and a little more excitement that you get to own one. Look, that is just my opinion...I'm not trying to tell you how to feel, just hoping to persuade you into looking at that gorgeous bike with more grateful eyes. Stay safe and happy riding!

[@leonspinks]

Fair response to my review...and I am using it to run errands around my little town...and it's lots of fun.

[@michaelclary2267]

Bro u should of got the Bintelli fusion. And zen girl..he has valid points and it's an honest review so um.. not sure what ur nitpicking him about.

[@Afogel0126]

If you pay over $2k for a bicycle I expect nothing less than perfection. $2k is a lot of money for anyone and I appreciate people putting out the reviews nitpicking it apart before I make the plunge into this kinda purchase I need to know what to expect and not just people hyping it up all over the place it just sets up disappointment

[@Psykadellic77]

Very valid points, I'm actually glad he pointed that out. If i can't even get help with assembly, how will i get help if i need maintanace? Customer support is huge for me when it comes to this type of machines.

[@1stskyejaegers914]

I have built E-bikes since my father needed one after a near fatal bicycle accident in 2007, and he wanted something that would allow him to rehabilitate. I completely understand where you are coming from, he needed something lightweight and more bicycle-like to get him back on the road. I started at that same conclusion, and over the years, my needs evolved. I have gone from building Ebikes from everything from recumbents, 700c road, MTB and comfort cruisers, and finally a stretched "Limo" style cruiser bike that I converted to do Ebike food deliveries for Uber Eats. IF all you need is a pedal bike with some assist, this is NOT the Ebike for you, if however, you like me, have come to the conclusion that you need something with more durability than a bicycle, but not as heavy as a moped/motorcycle, this might be a good choice. I ordered the Hyper Scorpion Express, as it has ALL the "bells and whistles" I built over a few years for my delivery Ebike. The difference is, NONE of what I built was as durable or practical as what this Ebike has, I had to cobble together moped and motorcycle equipment, in a failed attempt to make something with adequate lighting for riding at night, blinkers, disc brakes, and the ability to climb steep hills with out worry. This is the FIRST Ebike I have ever seen even get CLOSE to making those requirements, and it knocks them out of the park! I think honestly, it's more that perhaps, this just didn't end up being the right Ebike for you use, You might look into something like the Ariel Rider M-Class, it is a step-through with very light weight (only 47.5 lbs, Not bad most others in this style are 15 - 20 lbs heavier!) electricbikereview.com/ariel-rider/m-class/ I originally would have gotten the M-Class, but I need all the "bells and whistles" because I will use it for deliveries, and I LIKE the extra weight, it makes the bike more stable, yes, more weight does = less range, but use such as weather or not you pedal, how much cargo (rider weight) and how fast you ride makes a BIG difference. I would not expect any vehicle to have much range going flat out in Speed mode all the time, and keeping it in tall gear only effects your having to pedal harder and slower speeds, as this is a HUB motored Ebike, the gears have NO EFFECT on the motor's performance, as it only has the internal gear ratio of the Retroblade's hub motor, the gear you select is for your legs to contend with only, if this were a Mid-Drive, such as the Ariel Rider M-Class, then the bicycle gear shifter also affects the motor's gear ratio, as the power is produced at the pedals (or cranks of the bottom bracket so the motor uses the bicycle gears as transmission, unlike the hubmotor where the motor is directly inside the wheel (hub of the wheel, thus the name "hubmotor") YMMV, sorry this wasn't the right Ebike for your needs friend, and I agree, not sure why they didn't just put on a left hand throttle and put the grip shifter where it belongs on the right side, maybe because it wasn't compatible with the Display Screen? Who knows ...

[@johnw65]

Juiced Hyper Scorpion now $1899 with 1000W, 52V 19.2AH, 30+mph, MAgs, Rack, Fender, 180mm Hyd Disc Brakes, USB, Alarm, and more!

[@zacharyrivera566]

I just purchased a hyper scorpion and I'm having a lot of fun riding it all over LA.

[@derrickr4469]

Is it fast ? I'm finna purchase by summer

[@zacharyrivera566]

@@derrickr4469 I can get it up to 30 miles an hour.

[@hajosmulders]

I have a juiced hyperscrambler 2 which has a lot of the issues you mention. I was aware of those before buying. BUT I was looking for an electric moped. I LOVE mine. For an actual eBike I love the Priority. That is an actual very nice bike with a Bosch mid drive and a gates carbon belt. Similar cost to my "moped" though...

[@luxuriousforce]

It’s been a few months but if I remember correctly I got an email with instructions. Not that I would need them. There wasn’t a lot to it…..put on the handlebars and wheel and charge it till the green light comes on. As for the over engineering, the bike is clearly designed for people that want a moped style bike, so that’s why it’s designed like a moped. If you want a light nimble bike , return it and Order a Rad Mission instead of whining on KZbin.

[@Guzzzr]

interesting review.. what even made you decide to get this ebike. doesn't sound like its anything like you expected or wanted.

[@luxuriousforce]

Right!!! It’s like he left work one day and asked his wife to order him an ebike and then got this on his doorstep a few days later. He seems to be absolutely oblivious about what he bought, I literally spent a year saving and reading specs on bikes and learning how batteries are made, reading all the applicable laws, what the best motors are etc before finally pulling the trigger. This is just bizarre.

[@louietramposch4559]

My phone told me to get this 🤣☝️🤟👽🚲

[@benthietje]

Exactly. This dude did zero research and then was upset he got a moped style ebike. Nearly every review I’ve seen on YT has talked about the weight of this bike.

[@BustedLeaf]

I watched your video before purchasing it but I ended up buying 2 on Black Friday. Love them.

[@LonelyBoyGhost]

Whats the fastest it can go in pedal assist?

[@BustedLeaf]

@@LonelyBoyGhost 22

[@katolau]

Appreciate the honest review and think all your points are fair...thanks for the update

[@JoeyChina]

I just recieved mine. I just put it together today. The chinese printed the numbers upside down but that is so simple to over look it. Level 8 is still level eight and level 1 is level 1. The numbers are just upside down. Still good. And the video instructions on youtube made it simple to put it together. Only thing that was hard was putting on the front fender the clearance screwing that allen screw was difficult with their tri tool but I got my own Allen key and problem solved. I unlocked the r mode and got 30mph. Really sweet ride.

[@kittyb.3354]

I'm 5'0" will it work for me?

[@FishinChickin]

I'm 5'61/2". My leg extension was insufficient. I raised the seat by about an inch using M6 spacers and replacing the nylok nuts with M6 cap screws. It feels a lot better. I'm sure many of you have hit upon this solution. Other than the minor hassle I think it's a pretty darn cool bike, one I can convince the local gendarmes is legal under our DMV rules. (Scorpion X owner)

[@Michelleana]

Op:I don’t want to watch a 10 minute video about assembling the bike Also OP: I’m going to make a 10 minute rant video

[@leonspinks]

Funny and fair.

[@DrSergioHernandez]

Why not? It’s part of knowing the bike or bikes and the lesson here is free.

[@DJJunBuggIQI]

I appreciate your honest review and you definitely brought up legitimate concerns, everything from some of the questionable engineering to the less intuitive website. But there was one comment you made that caught my attention and it's you saying that you were looking for an ebike to commute around town and not something built for a war zone. Juiced makes it very clear before purchasing what this e-bike is all about and that it is a high performance e-bike designed for commuting and some off-road riding. In all fairness, if you wanted just an ebike for simple commuting, then you could have gotten something much lighter with a reputable brand that has more history of customer satisfaction and something a lot cheaper than this high end e-bike. All the specs are listed in the website and there are video demonstrations of the Hyperscorpion on KZbin.

[@leonspinks]

Completely fair response to my review.

[@josephorr5175]

@@leonspinks Roger that, and glad you are open minded. I would say, I knew what I was getting, and this fills our needs. As I said above, it's not a bike you go performance / gravel crazy on. And it was clear to us before we bought it.

[@michaelmmcpherson3633]

Those of us who already own ebikes from Juiced Bikes are laughing our asses off right now.

[@johnaz1018]

Why are you laughing. Is it because misery loves company. Or he hasn’t really learned how good it is to own a juiced bike. It is my first and other then the shifting i like it but its only been a week.

[@treydrier3169]

Laughing at what? Everything he said is true.

[@codymartin4771]

dude i was questioning everything he was sayin then boom notice this comment haha dyin

[@bermudezhg]

Usually highly stupid people do that : Laugh their Asses. Help us classify you better, telling us more about your problem !!

[@mrgoodness88]

Its funny because everything in this review is true!

[@burgerman101]

Bought one of these second. Not my first e bike, but definitely my first e bike in this power range.

[@baddatfpv8803]

Nice, honest, no bullshit consumer advice with zero arses kissed. About time somebody told me the things I want to know. gave a thumbs up and subbed. Thank you and a big up from over here in England.

[@mikesmuseum]

Spot on! All your points are valid because when you spend that kind of money, the least the manufacturer can do is give you a well written service manual. Proper documentation is a must, and so is a parts list. I won't settle for less. Manufacturers now just want to get their product out there - but they don't want to spend time on proper instructions, they just want to throw it all online. Ok, fine. Nobody wants to print anything anymore, it saves them paper, etc.- I get all that. BUT it's still no excuse to not provide proper documentation! (The least the manufacturer can do is give you a PDF to print out on their crappy website - this tells me a lot about the company.). And some of these shipping boxes are a joke. I'm not going to buy another bike until they get all this crap ironed out. You are right - they could do a lot better! Great video!

[@zengirl7510]

Their instruction video is fantastic.

[@treydrier3169]

Everything this guy said in the video is true except for the over engineering. I didn't even notice the gear shifter being upside down until he pointed it out. Looks like it was made for the right handlebar but they didn't have enough room on it so they put it on the left side (or the supplier gave them the wrong one and they needed to get it out and had no choice but to install it on the left handle bar). As far as unboxing and installing components, again he is correct. The instructions in the box are for another bike, not the Hyperscorpion. Luckily I did a google search and found an excellent video from Juiced on unpacking and installing the parts. Why didn't Juiced give the customer the link in the instructions? All in all it took only an hour to assemble the few required parts - head light and turn signals, handlebar, connecting electric cables, screwing in pedals). In addition, out of the box there is no 'race mode' to get the speed up over 22 mph. This was frustrating because once again there were no instructions on configuring the LCD display. I found the answer on Juiced's website FAQ on another bike unrelated to this one which took me a while to find. That's 100% inexcusable and not a positive reflection on Juiced Bikes. As far as it being "over engineered" I would have to disagree with that assessment. I was one of the very first to receive the new Hyperscorpion (received in 1st week in July 2020) and it is exactly as advertised. Super strong build quality which I appreciate. Nothing flimsy about this bike. It has a daytime running light which is added level of safety along with front and rear turning signals which is VERY much appreciated. And yes it's more of a moped than a bicycle which I knew upfront from watching the early video's. The way the cadence works with the pedals and electric motor is genius. It's very smooth and the bike goes as fast as you want it to. The suspension makes the bike even more comfortable to ride. All in all it's a great ebike/electric moped (once you get past the unpacking and lack of installation instructions).

[@RetroChug]

"Hey guys i bought an e-moped and I'm very dissappointed that it is a moped.."

[@1brsb]

I have seen the complaint about the shifters on Juiced bikes in few places, but that is the result of two things. 1) the shifter is only for the right hand side, due to type of shifter (the rear-rings) and 2) Juiced not having the space for it on the right side. So they have to mount it upside down. Which is why it is a Grip shifter and not some other type like a Trigger Shifter. I have seen other companies do the same thing as Juice. To make the Shifter on the left side right side up Juiced would have to make their own instead of getting one from another company. As for the rest well i can't speak to that.

[@brianworden7022]

Yeah, I also did the same when I built my 2 stroke gas bike.. the throttle had to go on the right side so the shifter and short grip was swapped to the left. It is weird at first but not a big deal.

[@pstrap1311]

The reason the grip shifter is upside down is because it is a standard bike part. The rear shifter is always on the right handle bar on a standard bike so any mass produced shifter will have to be upside down when you put it on the left bar. Duh.

[@Ceedee0906]

Did you really just justify putting a shift upside down? Jesus you sound like someone dumb enough to vote for joe Biden

[@johnw65]

Negatives aside, Juiced Hyper Scorpion now $1899 with 1000W, 52V 19.2AH, 30+mph, MAgs, Rack, Fender, 180mm Hyd Disc Brakes, USB, Alarm, and more!

[@norcalchrismeister]

I used to have a juiced scrambler and had nothing but problems with it. Good thing I sold it. My next bike will be either the new super 73 rx, ariel rider d class, or a trek e-mtn bike.

[@luxuriousforce]

Well get the trek because the other 3 have the exact same motors and brakes

[@maryficorella7517]

I see this is a couple years old so I’m guessing they made some changes. Got mine this week and it had about 4 different books to describable in detail everything from set up, to maintenance, to operation and very in depth book on the electronic monitor alone. Also included QR codes for anything else you could possibly need. This isn’t going to be the best bike for everyone. I feel like if you don’t have atleast basic motorcycle skills then this bike could get you hurt unless you keep it down under 1. I love their customer service and have a ripcurrent S on the way from my son next week.

[@obeii1805]

Thinking of getting this since it’s on close out sale for my son.. next week probably. Let me know how’s the bike holding up .thx

[@matthinz242]

Thanks for your transparency

[@jasonchen9645]

Thanks for posting this video. I was considering buying one of these, but now I don't think so. To spend a lot of money on a bike that the company can't even attach together properly or include instructions is being very selfish on their part. They should be watching this video and get their act together and respect the customers who support their businesses.

[@michaelmatthews4096]

Go to E-bike review my friend you will learn more about this bike.

[@youatemysandwich1]

I absolutely love this guy's energy 👍

[@BassHeadsProduction]

seems chill dude

[@gustavopolanco6925]

What energy? Lol

[@michael14606]

I would have appreciated a manual, as well. You have to dig deep on the web site to find out how to access adjustments on the display, which is on the right,despite the little info sheet saying to look for it on the left, to get race mode available. Gear shift is upside down, but you quickly learn to shift by feel. My main issue is that I have been unable to remove the battery from the bike. Tech help says to turn key all the way clockwise, get yourself down to eye level with the key, and then yank HARD, as if you wanted to bash yourself in the face with it. It does climb my hill, (20% for initial hundred meters) at 14mph. That said, it feels like overkill on a bike path in the local wildlife refuge. If I were riding in traffic, this would definitely be the bike for that. I'm a touch under 5'6" and I love being able to put BOTH feet down at stoplight, and of course, to roar away via throttle. The mirrors and horn are great, as is the headlight, brake lights, and turn signals, though it's easy to forget to cancel them, since they are silent. It is, I must say, hard to ride it athletically, since you sit fairly low and back, like you would on a chopper or a Stingray bike. The temptation is to let the throttle do all of the work, since what you add as a rider is minimal, given the weight of the bike. I ordered mine around Halloween, and received it July 6.

[@dxelfer06]

Thank you for posting the video and I just read your update. May i ask what bike you would have picked in retrospect?

[@mrgoodness88]

I got mine yesterday, and have a ding in the exact same spot, first world problems!

[@mrnewyorkcity7]

What you need is an ariel x class 750w motor peak 1500 dual suspension for 1500$

[@nathangreen3110]

I'm thinking that or a regular scorpion

[@cwcvan8360]

I wish ariel had the seat raiser, or do they?

[@sabiabraham123]

I think you should've have watched the video....i think you could've spent 10 min watching it.... kind of sad... btw we got 2 instructions and two sets of tools... so idk why ur complaining... just plz watch the video

[@leonspinks]

I did watch the set-up video, it's the only way to figure out how to put the bike together, but some instructions in the box would've been nice to have.

[@DanielLopes-jt8yl]

Sabi Abraham China! Those guys are all about the $ once they got it say sayannara boys! I got a 750watt hub through electricbikeworld from there delivered with Chines news paper like two pages balled half ass up and a empty 6 pack of beer carton crumbled up...hmmm...yet to plug it up, hope it works.

[@UncleFjester]

Boomers are used to instruction Manuals!

[@sabiabraham123]

@@DanielLopes-jt8yl did ur motor work??.. u know since it was in dat packaging

[@DanielLopes-jt8yl]

Sabi Abraham Still waiting on Bolton Bikes upgrade kit of 35amp controller and monitor. My plan is when I get the Juiced Hyper Scorpion to fit my RadMini with it. Should work it’s Bafang. If not I won’t be the first to get screwed from China. Ebikes are a phenomena that every one is trying to wrap their heads around. We’re all in on the ground floor gotta love it dispute the bull shit. Sone the government and the insurance lobbyist along with the police associations will get their cut through regulation. Get your bike now man get the one you like and build around it get it right. Enjoy it while you can!

[@vortex3983]

“I’m not gunna tell you where it is” dude was like if there not going to help me I’m not helping you 😂

[@jorgediazcastello282]

Just got mine. Had a 750 watt M2S that was in my opinion, great, but just too big. Unboxing today. Will add. INSTRUCTIONS WOULD BE VERY NICE.

[@jorgediazcastello282]

WOW gear indicator upside down and customer support via phone; you are required to wait 48 hours and all you get is an email. ZERO STARS CUSTOMER SUPPORT, PRIORITY IS TO SELL AND SHIP AND NOT SUPPORT

[@luxuriousforce]

There are instructions. There are on KZbin. Check your welcome email.

[@2cartalkers]

Thank you for the very good and honest review. Very eye-opening.

[@jacobh097]

Did you do any research on this bike at all before you bought it? Or did you just hit order on the first one you saw?

[@Instantpower332]

I was really considering the hyper scorpion but I just had a nagging feeling that there service sucked. And surprise after reading and watching on KZbin I was correct. It does have a lot of very cool things. But I’m going to go for the Magicycle Deer. It may not be as fast ( Hey I’m 70 ) . Thanks for a real honest review something these days that’s hard to find….

[@johnw65]

Juiced Hyper Scorpion now $1899 with 1000W, 52V 19.2AH, 30+mph, MAgs, Rack, Fender, 180mm Hyd Disc Brakes, USB, Alarm, and more!

[@maryficorella7517]

I’ve had zero problems with customer service. Other than waiting for them to open on the west coast, I have always personally talked to a person and been walked thru steps and things sent overnight to me. When they got the video of fedex dumping my bike and the very small dent it left on the headlight, they immediately got a new one out to me even tho the old one still worked fine. The only legit thing people should complain about is the nagging brake rotor and pad issue but it’s such an easy fix. No way I would pass this bike up because of that.

[@jkoeberlein1]

I used to write manuals,all it takes is a little text plus pictures. You can explain anything! It ain't hard you just gotta be through.

[@NoName-iz6bs]

Nothing wrong with being OLD SCHOOL... But eventually old gets replaced with new 💯

[@mannycastillo3962]

Thanks for the heads up. I was thinking about buying it. Now I will look somewheres else.

[@treydrier3169]

Why? It's a great bike with a great build. And it's NOT over engineered! It's built to last.

[@locomorty]

Excellent review!!

[@barewtnss]

Thank you for this review, if we're investing a good amount instruction are necessary for us noobies and that gear shift upside down SMH that made me drop it off my list. All valid points great job!

[@JayHood129]

This is old bro. They don't come like that anymore. Now they come with a right side up shifter.

[@Digiphex]

When I buy anything coming from china at a lower price than I expect, I get out my tools, sometimes use the grinder, sometimes visit the hardware store, it is expected. And yes, I totally put shit upside down from the orientation. In the case of a bike, I took my 15 year old mountain bike and put an 1500W e-wheel on it from Amazon and I zip past these Hyper whatever like they are standing still.

[@Psykadellic77]

Thank you for your review, you're absolutely right about the shifter, and the website is a big red flag for me also. Gonna keep looking. Cheers!

[@LonelyBoyGhost]

Did u find anything better in the end?

[@dbfcrell8300]

I got one of the 1st Juiced Ripcurrent S fat bikes made. Came with no instructions and it was assembled wrong. I had lots of bad luck at the beginning with damage from shipping and defects. Their Juiced service department guy totally sucked too. Once I got past all that shit, my bike was awesome. I was real pissed for a while, but after the last ECU upgrade, my ripcurrent became an amazing and reliable bike. The upside down shifter you got is really unacceptable, but I'll bet when they get it squared away, they'll send you a corrected version that's right side up free of charge if you bug them about it. The key is to bug them about it like once a month. This is not an excuse for Juiced in any way, but you should know that Juiced is run by an engineer, not a management or business person. Tora spends a lot of time at his factory in China, so he's not in California that much to overrsee things. And even if he was, the company is still run like an engineer runs it, so a lot of the customer service stuff gets forgotten and instead you get a very technically advanced bike that's over built for low money comparatively. Aside from your upside down shifter, you may also find some stupid stuff like when you put your Scorpian in first gear, there's an alignment issue where the chain rubs on the inner front sprocket bashguard. Some Scorpions do that. Once again, it's an engineering thing which I think Tora considers temporarily acceptable (til he can get to fixing it) because it still functions, but with a little noise, but it gives you a wider variety of gears than the competition. As the Scorpion continues to develop, you will no doubt see improvements and corrections being made. Again, the trick is to stay on top of them and ask for them. Don't be shy! JMHO.

[@DantesPop]

I appreciate your comments, but I do not think you live in modern times. No one sends instructions, they are all online.

[@deanwoolston4794]

Part of the thrill of riding an electric bike is, learning about them.

[@Master0fHyrule]

I'm sure you figured things out already but I know what the control panel means. Also, I can tell you how to get into the backend settings.

[@johngreydanus2033]

All the things he is moaning about, I have learned by the research I am doing now; how he ever made his decision to purchase this is beyond me.

[@jameslanclos568]

I am going to get a Juiced Scorpion soon. "How to get into the backend settings", is that to get the maximum speed setting? If so I would like to know "how to". I have been researching ebikes for some time now and this ebike seems the best choice for me. I would like to know how to change the settings for maximum speed, although I would not use it primarily, only when I feel "the need for speed" !!! Thanks in advance.

[@Phillydog1958]

You’re on point. I just ordered my Scorpion and will have it delivered next Tuesday. Juiced needs to include instructions and the gear shift being mounted upside down is ridiculous. I bought the Scorpion dory he form factor. It’s a cool, well-designed bike. Tao Harris certainly has a few issues to resolve.

[@codymartin4771]

This particular model isnt ment to be a pedal bike... youll be throttle most of the time so why complain about the shifter? its for the right side but their controller is for the right.. it works just fine and you really dont need to see the gear number to know what gear your in...

[@dAzFivefoUr]

@@codymartin4771 exactly, I have a juiced ocean current that has the same shifter, that is on the right where it was designed to be, I don't use a throttle on this bike but it's a thumb control for on the left, this scorpion bike is meant to be like a moped or a scooter, so the throttle is a twist type mounted on the right like you will find on every single motorcycle or scooter, so the compromise is the shifter is on the left, not a big deal, most of the time I don't look at the numbers on the shifter, I just twist it up or down until it is in the gear that I want.

[@luxuriousforce]

The reason for the shifter being upside is that shifters are designed to be on the right side for bicycles, but to mimic the way people ride motorbikes the throttle is on the right side. So rather than hold up production, they positioned the stock shifter on the left side. I would rather have that than throttle on the left, that would be awkward. All of this is explained in the videos about the bike, but I Guess it’s either to just make a video pissing and moaning about stuff than to actually go to the Juiced Bike KZbin page and do some research

[@ronniekotler9265]

I would be concerned about buying from this company. I ordered a Juice Hyper scorpion and a hour later I tried to cancel the order, wanted to place another order with them for a lighter E bike, such as a Rip Current so my wife could manage lifting of the Ebike. Befor I had the chance to get a response The next morning after my order I received a message saying the Hyper Scorpion had been shipped as the web site said it would be 7 to 10 days before shipping, I am sure it is a great bike and I feel like I did my due diligence researching not only this Ebike but many others unfortunately I did not consider the weight of the bike which is around 100 to 125 pounds and how we would move it. It takes a least 24 hours for them to respond to a email and you absolutely can not talk to anyone on the phone. If your company is so busy selling bikes hire more personal. Not happy

[@josephorr5175]

We have to use a motorcycle rack to haul these BTW. Consider this. You are NOT gonna be lugging this thing on a roof rack, or in the back of a pickup truck (unless you like lifting heavy awkward thing real high). I have a use both, for other "regular" bikes. But with the proper rack, its EASY!

[@lloydfrancis9149]

I agree bruv!! I've been looking at ebikes for 2 weeks and I realize with your Scorpian and Super73 these are really Mopeds. Do I want a Moped? Really I believe Rad Mini Roadrunner are the Balance because I do want exercise. If I'm hitting $2000 or Euros for London I may as well get a real Bike. Great review tho, Cheers

[@777noirkat]

These are impossible to ride as a bike if you run out of battery

[@EricWright2001]

I'm not saying some of the things could be better as far as instructions but did you do any research on this ebike before you bought it? I mean Tora gave weekly updates on this bike during development. There are reviews on the Hyper Scorpion that would have told you everything you needed before you bought it....even the weight. I think you should have bought a different bike, that's just my opinion. I think it's a great bike but it's not for me. Way to heavy and priced out of my budget.

[@geefim2144]

Sweet video and the bike is exactly what I’m looking for. Wish you would have taken it for a spin though.

[@johnw65]

Juiced Hyper Scorpion now $1899 with 1000W, 52V 19.2AH, 30+mph, MAgs, Rack, Fender, 180mm Hyd Disc Brakes, USB, Alarm, and more!

[@rontron418]

is it ok to ride in the rain? Ill be runnung in the rain and want to be safe

[@darrenwong9413]

When you sit in the cockpit, does it feel cramped? The bikes seat doesn't look like it sits far enough or high enough. How tall are you?

[@leonspinks]

I'm not that tall 5'7" and it's cramped when pedaling only. Otherwise it's not bad...having said that I ordered the taller seat.

[@darrenwong9413]

@@leonspinks Thanks for letting me know and painting a reference. I'm 5'10" so I'll get the tall seat option.

I wish better battery technology was out there so you wouldn’t drain so fast. It I throttle it the whole way to and from work, I would have to charge it every day. But I still love the HELL out of this moped.

[@guiovandejesus5534]

Which other company you recommend for me to bike a good ebike,doble battery

[@baconburger9156]

Great info! How long is the cargo rack? How wide is it?

[@johnw65]

They have an accessory that is a rear basket! Go check it out... Juiced Hyper Scorpion now $1899 with 1000W, 52V 19.2AH, 30+mph, MAgs, Rack, Fender, 180mm Hyd Disc Brakes, USB, Alarm, and more!

[@metalman69201]

Does it have a front fender?

[@Noah-wh4mr]

How to unlock race mode??

[@Master-rz1xi]

can anyone recommend me some other e-bikes to buy? preferably less than $2000 but could be a little more than that. id like something fast

[@thudor1]

Hopefully Shimano will come out with a properly printed left-side gear shifter upgrade. I would like to see fluorescent green numerals illuminated from the side with a single blacklight LED chip encased in the lens that turns on when you activate the headlight. I'm sure It works fine as it is and most people can read upside-down numerals, but it's a matter of aesthetics....and principle!!

[@luxuriousforce]

I’ve had mine for 5 months and I shifted once when the battery died, so who cares

[@DanielLopes-jt8yl]

So update us man! Mine should arrive late August or...well when it arrives- hope it’s not too beat up. My 2018 RadMini arrived in perfect condition. Currently putting REAL 750 Bafang hub (ordered from electric bike world) and 35amp controller on it. Great bike but but they hype the goods to sell, sell, sell. Gonna make it the way I thought it would be when they sold it. It folds so fits in my Benz (SUV) and with the upgrade PERFECT! Like some updated heads up on the Hyper ride (like your honesty) as to performance top speed, hill climb and braking.

[@leonspinks]

Well, the bike is fast in Race mode, but out of Race mode it's slow. I think I've got to mess with the settings, not sure. The brakes are a big problem. A lot of people, including me, are complaining that the pads that come on the bike are loud and screech. I've already ordered new pads to replace the OEM ones. I keep it in race mode all the time, even when pedaling. Goes uphill pretty well, and sure it's gonna slow down some, but it's not too bad. It sucks up the battery pretty quick...my very unofficial guess is that you can maybe get about 25 miles in Race mode (obviously that is very dependant on hills, your weight, etc). All that being said it's a fun bike to ride. I just really wish it was a lot lighter. I think the Scrambler is about 70 pounds, if this came in at even 80 pounds it would make a big difference, you'd further and going uphill would be a little easier. Enjoy yours when you get it!

[@ROGERWALDMAN]

GREAT REVIEW

[@Thermonator621]

And why is the payload only 275 pounds? That frame looks like it can handle way more than that. The Himiway has a 330 pound payload and the frames look almost exactly the same. I would like an e-bike I can ride with my wife but unfortunately they are all rated super low. The Himiway will work but I would like to have the extra power and battery capacity that the Juiced bikes have over Himiway.

[@sull1372]

While a fair statement about instructions there is a Hyper Scorpion setup video that was released before the first hyper scorpion was delivered. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5KuqoGYibdpoqM, there is also a Facebook group dedicated to the scorpion with over eight hundred members. While I understand the reviewers perspective I personally bough this bike for different reasons. From first sight it's obvious the Scorpion blurs the line between bicycle and moped nor do they try to hide it. Juiced also sells traditional e-bikes. If you're in the market for a fat tire e-bike don't hesitate to add this to your short list versus any super 73/rad product. I don't work for juiced, just an educated buyer who has owned many e-bikes as well as past juced products.

[@leonspinks]

Thanks for the comment. Granted the setup video is there, but that should be in addition to paper instructions so you don't have to keep scrolling back and forth on a video. And like I said, I knew what I was buying, but I don't think I realized how big and heavy it was until it was sitting in front of me.

[@sull1372]

@@leonspinks thank you for putting in the time for a review. many people are waiting for any feedback on these bikes good or bad so whatever data is out there could be helpful.

[@freakazoid9276]

This is just standard operating procedure for pretty much anything you buy nowadays. No need to print our thousands and thousands of copies of instructions when people can easily get a more detailed set of instructions off of youtube. This is like getting lost and then complaining when somebody gives you a GPS instead of a map. You sound a little too young to have old man yells at cloud syndrome.

[@slugo1910]

I have one loving it.

[@stuartallison333]

I purchased this bike 1yr ago and I would not recommend it. After 14 months it broke due to electric component failure. Im an avonics specalist with a major airline and so have training and experiance working with electrical components and systems. This is build with cheap parts in China. Specifically the battery terminals and connections are unsafe and will burn which is a mjor safety concern. Mine bike failed and Juiced bikes was even aware of the manufacturing flaw but took no steps to fix it. Please see other youtube videos documenting this dangerous issue.

[@badboy43v]

this is a rebranded E-bike from China 🇨🇳 that why you don’t have interaction for this bike 🤨......

[@cwcvan8360]

Aren't most/all?

[@Mikee718]

Did you fix the gear shifter problem?

[@leonspinks]

No fix. It is what it is.

[@DanielLopes-jt8yl]

UTube “Park Tools” has excellent derailleur instructions. Used it on my RadMini very good tutorial! Will use if need be when my Hyper Scorpion arrives.

[@joshuaj.2108]

Have always been skeptical about Juice and Torah. This video has confirmed my thoughts all along

[@evanfinch4987]

Scoot had this correct--it really should just have pegs. Lose the pedals to save a little weight and janglies.

[@nishitakuto9557]

When did you order your bike? I'm anxious to get mine and am curious to know how they're delivering things based on that

[@leonspinks]

I ordered in that first Indigogo batch, so back in February.

[@js8821]

My Gearshift is upside down too... I also don't trust the battery, people are saying it doesn't last long. The charge won't hold... Thanks for your review

[@E-bikeeverything57]

batterys last for years with reasonable care

[@chongo96]

The battery on my scorpion is pretty shit full charge with throttle only will kill it in about 30~ minutes

[@joepowers8856]

Have you rode this uphill yet? I’m wondering how it handles uphill

[@leonspinks]

I haven't taken it up any super steep hills yet, but I have gone up a few small hills. Two things I've learned is that you want this in Race mode, any other mode and the bike really slows down, but even in race mode it slows a little. This is my first e-bike, but I think that's fairly normal.

[@joepowers8856]

L.S. Thanks!

[@leonspinks]

I've been riding it a lot more and doing some hills and I can say that in Race mode it's hold it's speed pretty well, especially if you pedal. That being said, battery gets drained pretty quickly.

[@ahf5471]

I bought a Scorpion X for my dad (I have an Ariel X52v). I absolutely hate the Juiced bike in comparison to my Ariel.

[@mr.disney4740]

Do you need license & registration?

[@nathanimalTheAnimal]

Same experience plus I broke my collarbone a couple of weeks after I got the bike. There should be at least a cursory understanding of some motorized bike safety. I'm going to take a motorcycle class so I can learn as much as possible to avoid getting hurt again. Since my accident, I've had conversations with many people who have had similar experiences. The company would do well to provide at least some bullet points that help people know what to lookout for.

[@Master-rz1xi]

how did you break the collarbone? what was your mistake? just curious on how that happened.

[@laryangel4082]

Yes how you break collar

[@treydrier3169]

You need to look on KZbin for safety instructions. None of the EV bikes I have came with any safety instructions. The problem with electric bikes in general ( I have 3 - 1 Hyperscorpion and 2 Enzo's) is they are inherently dangerous. You can get going very fast on this EV bike. I flew over the handlebars of my Enzo. Luckily I just bruised my entire thigh. My wife wanted me to go to the hospital but I didn't feel I needed a doctor. As it turned out, I was right. It healed on its own.

[@slugo1910]

If you have common sense and look out for all the people and cars around you you will be good.

[@blueburaq]

Is this your first bike?

[@leonspinks]

Yes...and it won't be my last.

[@rickvassell8349]

I never take it out of 8 gear, no reason to.

[@tjgrafiks]

it's built with a heavy frame to target heavier riders 250 plus. that's all I can think of why it's so bulky.

[@BrianFuller]

Are you saying that putting the bike into "R" mode isn't enough to unlock the top speed (30MPH throttle only)?

[@kurtgrozner1671]

This guy needs help putting air in the tires. He's on KZbin and still can't adjust a derailleur or how to find the assemble vid. Race mode unlocks everything

[@UncleFjester]

Boomers still want paper manuals, and rotary dial phones, change is hard when you get old.

[@leonspinks]

Once in "R" mode you are gonna get top throttle only speed, and I wouldn't ride the bike in any other mode. You will def hit above 30+ if you start pedaling.

[@leonspinks]

@@kurtgrozner1671 You are 100% right, I don't have the skills to adjust a derailleur, and I did find the assemble video. I'm just saying that it's lame not to put some instructions in the box. If you are comfortable working without instructions, great, more power to you, but I think most of us would appreciate some instructions.

Brian Fuller :I think he’s talking about you having to put R mode on the speed selector. Mines only go to S mode and maybe I have to unlock R mode some how.

[@a.a.alexander6030]

Thanks for the video. I have the money and, after seeing this, I will take heed and I wont be buying from, or hassling with Juiced Bikes.

[@DanielLopes-jt8yl]

Appreciate your honesty how about taking it for a ride and give us your side of that. Your getting a lot of bike on the cheap. It’s from China those guys are cut throat crazy watch your back dudes. They’ll take you for a ride (no pun intended). Lot of us are e-bike savvy so make stuff work and happen. Peace out and get back to us on that demo ride. Like to hear your side of that.

[@CoverageGenius]

How is $1899, now $2199, cheap? Sounds like a big investment to me.

[@DanielLopes-jt8yl]

I just paid $2899. One week ago I made the buy. There are a lot of great features on this bike. You will appreciate them as you become familiar. The monitor gives you precise info in order to determine speed and distance enabling you to judge battery (range anxiety. If commuting as many will use this bike very important. Higher priced premium bikes ($4k-$6k) have this. Full suspension again premium bike offering but most don’t even at mentioned price point. 52v 19.2amp hr battery unheard of out side the premium price market. As to upside down throttle- does it work? Someone in the rush to get the bikes out fuk’d it up the cost to redesign got tossed when they saw it still performed the same. It’s China man! No regulation. Having lived abroad USA is spoiled shitless. Back to the bike; there are signal lights (most premium bikes don’t have); USB port to charge devices; fenders/mirrors/rear rack; puncture (premium) proof ties and THIRTY mph/ mag wheel in house Bafang specially design ONE thousand watt motor! Look premium brands price it- cost analysis/cost it out. But enough the issue current is does this stuff perform to spec and hold up. Keep us notified man let us know!

[@leonspinks]

@@DanielLopes-jt8yl Everything you said is spot on...as I ride it and start to figure out how to finagle the controller menu to get a little more speed out of it I'm enjoying it more and more (if you go into the menu and increase the speed it will go faster in 1,2,3,S). I just wish it was a lighter.

[@E-bikeeverything57]

Dude you did no research before you bought one. I have a good RadCity ebike it's a bike lets trade

[@fresatx]

Jajaja...that was good.

[@escargoux]

lol. the upside down gear shift must be an anomaly, done by the assembler in China.

[@lsee6145]

Normally shifter is on RH handlebar, but the throttle is there, so it had to go on LH side. Yes, they COULD have special ordered a shifter to go on LH side, but really, its no big deal

[@AEthelwine]

It's not an anomoly. Tora explains it was a conscious decision. The throttle is on the right, it's built like a moped more than a bike, as anyone following its production would know. It's a first world problem. 8th gear is still 8th, 1st is still first. No issue adjusting to it on my end. LOL indeed.

[@eyevincast5440]

There’s a reason for the shifter on the left side......the throttle on all mopeds and motorbikes is on the right. To keep the feel of a moped/motorcycle they put the throttle on the right sooooooo you won’t find a shifter for the rear cassette that’s on the left. Left shifters are for the front derailleur. To me the shifter on the “wrong side” is not a big deal. The throttle on the left would be extremely weird and again nobody makes them on the left......do you want a backwards throttle or a backwards shifter? Overall enjoy the bike. Stop bitching go out and have fun. It’s an awesome bike.

[@leonspinks]

Couldn't agree with you more. It's not a big deal in the grand scheme of things...but, for me...and this is just me, when I do things, they are done right and a shifter with numbers upside down says you cut a corner. Shifter still works, and quite honestly I haven't shifted the gears once, but that doesn't mean the numbers shouldn't be right side up.

[@eyevincast5440]

@@leonspinks they don’t make the shifters that way. Period! The market is not large enough to make the shifter left hand for the rear gears so the standard the world standard is on the righ hand side to shift the rear gears......but because this is an ebike the throttle is right handed. That’s the world standard that’s been accepted for a throttle on mopeds and motorcycles....probably what they should of done but I’m no expert at building just riding them is to use a thumb throttle instead of a twist throttle and a trigger shifter instead of a twist shifter. and that might work.....but that takes away from the whole motorcycle feeling which was it’s initial purpose.I get what you’re saying but shimano will not make a left handle shifter for the rear gears nobody does...these guys don’t build shifters they build bikes they use what’s available to them to assemble the bike ......that’s not the fault of the ebikes builders. Nor does it make them lazy or cut corners in fact I think it’s genius they kept it extremely simple and not over complicate things. Just like shimano doesn’t build bikes they just do shifters and components of the bike and follow what has been accepted as the world standard but they don’t assemble the entire bike. Again the builders/creators used what’s available to them and that’s what the market has to offer wether it’s shimano sram whoever.... like you said you hardly even shift so not even a big deal.

[@rambojohn7118]

Congratulations on your new e-bike. Have you contacted Juiced Bikes about the gear shifter ? I’m curious to hear their solution. I’ve dealt with juiced bikes and they were accommodating.

[@leonspinks]

The gear shifter is what it is...when I contacted them they said they made the decision to put it that way because of where the other things needed to go. Overall they were super nice, no complaints with customer service, they were very nice.

[@jorgediazcastello282]

@@leonspinks THAT IS A BS REPLY.

[@babeez12]

are you saying the bike is too heavy to start with pedals?

[@leonspinks]

Nope...you can start with pedals...and it gets moving. It's just friggin' heavy.

[@chrisbiernat2930]

After owning the HyperScorpion for a few months, what do you think of the bike now. Considering picking one up on their Flash sale today. Do you know if they made improvements based on your review?

[@leonspinks]

I added an update to the description. Not sure if you bought a Hyper, if you did, enjoy!

[@luxosviata456]

The 0 is no pedal assist and the S is for sports node

[@longcycler8832]

Hello L.S. ! Your gripes about your juiced hyper scorpion are ENTIRELY justified! For something over 2 grand that's so interactive with the user, a comprehensive instruction and service manual is a must! No owner of ANY Ebike should have to go "in search of" how to videos on the 3rd party KZbin to piece together information. Juiced has shifted ALL the burden of referencing and learning to every owner because they are bean counters and too cheap to even provide pdfs now, which would still leave you having to print reference pages from them. Regarding the dyslexic imbeciles that don't know left from right, up from down with the shifters, this has been going on since the ODK 500 v3 debacle as I own one. (3sp hub) Juiced no longer has active support links to the ODKs on their web site, and the few parts that are available are extremely expensive. Ebikes generally are poor investments, as their values drop quickly, few bicycle shops will service them (clueless) and owners are left to their own devices to service them after the warranty expires. Stay away from companies that lack pdfs, paper manuals, parts and accessories that are mostly "sold out" such as juiced. Quality control was good when I bought my ODK in 2016 but the web site has been really cheapened. Sorry to hear about the short comings of your purchase but you have much company from other buyers as well. Regards

[@yodubba]

Your better off getting a motor scooter ☺️

[@Jazzmarcel]

Good VIDEO BUT, I respectfully disagree! Why?......because if it's a really solid built heavy bike frame means there can be tons of mods available!!!! After riding a touring and now a regular mtb with 700c bike with a bafang bbshd. Listen, i ready to get something with full suspension, really solid wheels and without the ass crotch bike sea plus a passenger (date)!!!!! The way i look at it, As long as you can pedal a bit to get some exercise, then all is good! I m waiting for a the blue color to stock at the end of the month before I make my order!!!!👊🏾😎

[@howsth1s]

It doesn’t ship from China. It ships from Cali. [removed snark after reading OP’s comments and deciding that he’s not a dick]. But, it was hard to be sympathetic when it was clear that this was more moped than bike. That’s not really hidden. Some comments about internet, upside down controller, and speed were helpful. Too bad you regret it but it really seems like you didn’t research some basics. I wonder if you’d have preferred a CCS2. That’s what I have. I would have liked to hear more about top speed. It sounds like it’s way less than I anticipated. That’s unfortunate.

[@surfintheuniverse]

the gear shifter works!