REVI BIKES Cheetah Review - $2.3k
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2018
- The REVI BIKES Cheetah is a motorcycle inspired fat tire electric bike with powerful 750 watt geared hub motor from Bafang, unique battery integration designed to look like a gas tank, two battery size options. High-volume tires provide comfort and stability, padded grips, oversized sprung saddle, and swept back handlebar deliver comfort and an upright body position, this bike can handle taller riders. With a maximum allowable weight of 330lbs (150kb) this is a great electric bike for big people, integrated headlight has high and low beam, beautiful paint matched steel chain cover, three color options. Only available in one frame size, basic 7-speed drivetrain with somewhat limited 13 to 38 tooth cassette means there aren't as many options for climbing or pedaling at high speed, I experienced some delay with the 12-magnet cadence sensor but the twist throttle is smooth and both brake levers have motor inhibitors. This thing is a sturdy electric bike that would work well for big people, whether you're tall or just heavy. It really looks a lot like Sam's Harley motorcycle when we compared the two in his parking lot.
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I love this bike because it's perfect for me,it combines the two things that i love,bikes and motorcycles.
Your intelligent way of speaking has kept me watching your videos for some years now I'm thinking about buying this bike, did not know about it until your upload, I used to own a A2 B but this bike is more my style and always thanks for your uploads
This is an EXCELLENT review!!!! Very detailed and very informative. I see why this guy has allot of customers because he know his stuff. SUBSCRIBED!!!!
27:06 finally rides the bike
Tnk you
@@elkochiloko3383 win will I get more me
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I’ve always wanted a lightweight bobber style motorcycle but now I want one of these 😎
He doesn't know what a bobber is hehe
Would you buy one
@@kurtschlesinger8257 He's a bicycle guy unlike us.
I'm really lovin' the motorcycle-inspired e-bike designs coming out! They're gonna entice even more people to either leave their cars at home, or ditch their cars altogether. I'll miss having the bike lane to myself, but I guess it's for the greater good. :P
I've just been interested in ebikes for like 3 days now lol. Your videos are crazy how much stuff you've reviewed. Watched many over these few days. I'm the market for my first bike!
The black'n'brown one is so beautiful. By the way, congratulations for reaching 100k subs. Keep on doing such a good job.
Just got mine, and I am in love with this beast. Changed few things like the 44t crankset to 52t and the seat... This bike is gorgeous
Can you please share a link to the 52t crankset you bought? Thank you!
I really like the look of the leather themed Cheetah. A fat bike with a very unique look that goes up to 28mph is definitely more my style. Your review style and presentation is getting better and better. Thanks a lot.
Thanks for the feedback! Glad you enjoyed this one :)
Leather is dead animal skin. That's old man shit.
@@alexanderhamilton8585 It's not real leather! Faux!
@@alexanderhamilton8585 old mans got to shit
Bought one of these and am very impressed, enjoy riding it (*at 71) get out every day and have over 400 miles already!!
Did you notice how long the battery lasts before it needs re-charging? No one really posted that yet. Thanks.
I've mine for 4 months now , and 300 miles later best money spent! Lots of fun!
Love it! Looks like the motorcycles from the early 1900’s.
Well done. Excellent information for any electric bike riders. I now have an electric scooter and my third electric bike. Definitely recommend a minimum 750w and the biggest battery ....and lock ....you can afford. Had two electric bikes stolen, one lock cut right in front of the floor-to-ceiling library window with 20 people working on computers 30 feet away!
Very interesting, thanks for showing us yet another great option for those folks looking for an electric Fatty :-)
I like that frame. I always liked board trackers, and I'm riding Greaser for a season now. Large, almost motorcycle frame bikes are my thing. And to my amazement, my 30kg (custom 26,1Ah batter, standard is coming lighter by 2kg) basically beach bike is so pleasant and good for riding thru the woods and even on some trails for mountain bikes. I even had 2 crashes that may be far worse if I was on lighter bike. And Vmax on my bike is the same as here circa 28 mph. I love Hi/Low on lamp I want to implement this in my own bike.
I like when you are covering bikes like this one.
I've watched a lot of your videos and this was one of my favorites. Had a Harley Road King for 17 years before I got a BMW GS (on-off road motorcycle), and seeing Sam on his Road King was very cool. These bikes really speak to the motorcycle rider indeed. These bikes just beg to be customized, Civibike should be looking at aftermarket products like Harley does. Definitely among the coolest bikes you've reviewed. Keep up the good work Court!
Yeah, they built something really special here and I completely agree with you about accessories, this was a fun bike to film with Sam because of his motorcycle passion and background. I feel so lucky to know him and be able to share his insights about this sort of bike and hear his stories :)
Sam sells ebikes, but doesn't ride them. Only one business in California sells ebikes because they love them, not for the love of money.
Nice review! I want one now😎
I remember when Huffy made the "chopper" looking bikes and I always wanted to mount a 2cycle motor to one, but this is really neat too :D
I fell in love at first sight with this bike. My ebike was just stolen. I’m replacing it with this one..
I want to point out the wheel size setting was correct at 28in, before it was changed to 26in. I had the same wheels and they measured over 28, but under 29 inches tall. The size settings in a cycle analyst would be 2325mm. In order for the speedo to be accurate, it has to be 28in. You can check with a gps speedometer app on your phone..
Thanks Court. That's a really unbiased review. I think our potential customer really need to see this before purchase.
Nice bike, do you sell these in Europe?
Well heck i didnt see you guys there. This is a slick ride. Would really like to see the battery be easier to take out for charging off the bike.
they'd need to ditch the throttle with EU law, reduce it to 25kph dues to eu laws too
@CiviBikes would really like to see this available in Europe.
@@cresshead they can leave it off or the eu distributor can remove it. They can either program the controller to 25kph or update the firmware to not be adjustable above that. They would also need an integrated rear light and auto retracting kickstand among other features to comply fully with euro zone and uk regs. That headlight might need redesign as well. Beam shape is defined tmk in the euro zone and it cant just be a spot.
Through the covid19 Lockdown, I've been out for rides on my brother in-laws Scout version here in New Zealand. It is so cool, has 750watt motor which gives plenty of power, heavy yes
I'm a short person even my knees get in the way, lol. Such a solid bike easy to ride.
That is not only cool in appearance but the bike is well thought out.
Super excited just ordered mine!!!
Man I am getting excited about this bike, really want one.
It's a thing of beauty. Up the power and battery capacity and it's a killer entry in the low end e-motorbike market.
I agree with you, this is a really special ebike and they made a lot of good decisions in how they specced and priced it
It could use some mudguards/fenders though. Much of the world is not like the southwestern US in the summertime and having mud spatter all over you kinda kills the cool look.
Designing mudguards that fit the aesthetic isn't too hard and there are ways to make them detachable.
I think I saw one decked out with AWD I don't know how big the front hub was. But it was here on YT. It might qualify
Great review! Great looking bike.
Thanks Ricky! I liked this one a lot too :)
If I had a son who wanted a motorcycle, I feel like this would be a great option. Major speed cap but still has the cool factor. Teens wouldn't need a license, either, and commutes to school probably wouldn't be as far as work commutes.
This is really a cool bike!
Very nice bike with motorcycle looks.
Love the helmet Sam 👍🏻
Right on! I like that leather accent one. Rear rack and leather saddle bags for running around be perfect. Decent price for what you get. Seems like a cool guy to deal with
Oh yeah, Sam is a great guy! Your idea about rear rack and saddle bags is right on. I’d love to see that all matched up, maybe someone will chime in with rack suggestions or the company will put one of their own or. It’s a unique mounting interface that reminds me of some Magnum Bikes models
Various electric bike makers have offered bags which fill the space outlined by the frame members in the center of the bike, attaching to the tubing and zipping open or unbuckling. Located where the "engine" would be. When executed right, it can look good.
ElectricBikeReview.com ok thanks. Just dreaming. Mounts do look different than the standard rack mount braze ons
ken gruz oh ya never thought of that. That’d be good. Lots of room there
....god, it's gorgeous...
Sam always does a great interview 👍
Yeah, and we’ll be doing more stuff in the coming days and weeks ;)
when does sam have his bike show like inter bike ?
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I really love my ecotric hammer ebike. It reminds me a lot of riding a dirt bike back in the 70s. I'm 58 years old and I pretended it is a motorcycle LOL
Nice bike and video. Its cool that the maker showed up in the comments.
Yeah, that impressed me as well. I suspect that they will read all of the comments to see what people think and refine their product even more in the future :)
This is a pretty complete bike. The only real improvement i see room for is fenders front and rear with low profile pannier rack and integrated rear light. A center lift stand would be nice.
Bought this ebike in March of 2020. From day one they sent it with a broken head, but the warranty replaced it so thank you for that. But the LCD screen settings menu never worked even after putting the 9999 code. It’s now May 28,2020 and I’ve only ridden it about 6 times due to thorns and flat tires so it’s been mostly sitting in my garage and even after replacing the tubes about 3 times i still can’t fix the flat tires to save my life. And now I’m getting a “4 hall error” message. I just can’t seem to get it out of my garage for a ride. Thanks civibikes. Thanks EBR for letting me post my EBR.
I would replace the tubes with new ones from my local bike shop and twice the tires still deflate before i even get a chance to use the new tire tubes. Wtf
Yo @TooReal I can't help you with the Flat Tire. But instead of the 9999 code try 0118, you're welcome. O.o
I like this bike the only thing that would give me pause on a purchase would be not being able to remove the battery easily for recharging when needed.
I can already tell that this bicycle will be my next electric bicycle. Right now I have the specialized turbo. But this bicycle looks cooler and looks faster.
I really like the motor cycle type rider.i live in Gisborne and bought a magnum navigator brand new 2yrs ago,3,500 bucks,beautiful rider,48v battery,plenty of power,gizzy ideal4 riding excellent beach rides and scenery,mainly flat all round district,I luv it,thinking get anatha rider.
Unbiased and transparent. Just started the vid. Will they mention the price? Thats transparent.
This bike looks so cool.
Sam is a cool dude great shop wish I lived closer.
I feel lucky to call him friend and thankful to be near and film these ebikes together. Maybe you can visit LA some day and see his shop :D
Same.
Very nice bike. I would love to have one, but the frame could be a bit bigger, it looks quite weird big guys on it :)
Great video. It is very nice to know all kind of ebikes out there
Definitely buying one
Awesome bike. I'd have to sand off the paint offa that gas tank and spray paint it in WWII Olive drab, then stencil on a nice white star on there
Very nice review. I love the style. Can you possibly do a review on The Riffian from Ruff-Cycles? Would love to hear your thoughts on it.
I really love this bike I’m seriously debating getting it but I’m wondering would Sam have any of the photos of when he altered the handlebars and lifted them for a customer just I’m a big guy too and they seem awful low for me. Thanks again great review.
Nice bobber looking frame
Sam that a beautiful bike mate
Imma be getting their brown one in a couple week's
Chris S do u like it?!?
When I built hub motor kits for my kids I had a local bike shop check and true the wheel before I installed them then I built one for myself and didn’t check spokes and lost a spoke in the first week of riding.
Woow sam is back welcom back Sam
Yup cool ride nice shop too.
4 me what would make that perfection is if you could bring the seat closer 2 the back tyre by bending the seat stem putting spring coils either side of the frame...then bringing the pedals closer to the front tyre so you have that bit of stretch for your legs..then raising the handle bars higher..
@EBR It would be nice to see a retro section in your site, with bikes like this, Oto Cycles, Greacer, etc., maybe the "super 73" styled bikes too.
Agreed, add RayVolt to that list....need more attention on retro style bikes.
When I saw the thumbnail it was love at first sight. I would love to have one of these and fit a massively powerful motor to it to travel long distances quickly. It is kind of eye catching though, and I want to draw as little attention as possible.
Lol, the stock motor is already at the very edge of legal for ebikes in North America :P but yeah, I think I feel where you’re coming from. It’s not nearly as powerful as an actual motorcycle or electric motorcycle :)
@@ElectricBikeReview
I currently live in the Netherlands and there are a lot of dedicated bike paths with fantastic surfaces here. I think the legal limit is 250w, but I am looking for a sturdy fatbike that I can put the most powerful Bafang motor on it as possible. I am starting to think a hub motor with combined gearing with a Bafang mid motor will be perfect. Back in Australia I rode a sports bike, but my mind is set on an electric bicycle as my next toy/commuter.
You're saying both a hub and mid on your dream fatbike?
Yes, there are long sections of bikeway completely removed from the roadway, so it is safe for me to do 50mph if I really wanted to. There is usually nobody on these paths when I use them, but for the odd person sharing the bike path with me, I would also ensure I have powerful and progressive brakes too so I can slow down well before I am anywhere near them. I was going to spec a very expensive german gearbox which I have been told will last me the rest of my life, but I have seen that hub motor/gearbox combos do exist, so I am looking into that.
Upgrade this thing make it go super faster!
Looks like the Rayvolt Cruzer, which is a little more attractive. Court, I would love to see your review on the RayVolt!
This is the model I'm saving for. I think it looks great. I want everyone who sells them to have a "give a way", and give me a chance to win one, before I have saved enough. I never owned a motorcycle, and this bike does have the look. I want one.
I love mine, but unfortunately I have to sale it, for 2000$, as I have moved to a 3rd floor house and the bike is 100lbs to carry up the stairs, and if left outside it will definitely get stole.
@@MacGoreth I wish I could do you the favor of taking it off your hands, but I don't have it.
@@lonelyp1 later today I am going to make a video of it, and you will see the aesthetic modification I did to it
I don't understand why Court changed the wheel size setting, which is intended to keep the odometer accurate. Those fat tires are taller than a conventional 26" tire, which is why the computer was set to a larger size!
Great review, thanks, Really like this E-Bike ! Loaded with features ! Wonder how it would look with a rear rack on it ???
Look at the civi website for pics of it with a rack...& Fenders too
Also, I like the motor sound angle a lot! No feeling like I'm getting kicked. 😄
I think they could sell all kinds of accessories like Harley Davidson does. Handlebars, seats, turn signals, etc...
I most definitely like this Bike with 750 watts motor
Great lookin' bike and great price, shame they didn't go with a mid drive and 3 speed hub, i'd snatch that up for sure..
You mentioned extra connections on the frame, but there are fenders, and you can put on a rear rack. Look around YT enough you will find one all decked out with saddle bags and everything
That's cool like it
Cheers
Movie Terminator 2, T1000 quotes, "It's a nice bike..." :)
What he said about us old farts that haven't been on a bike for decades really hit home with me. When I was riding a 10 speed, I left it in 7th, all the time. If you shift down to low gears you would pedal your butt off and go nowhere. So, I didn't bother. Now that I'm an old fart. I got a taste of pedal assist, and I like it. I do like my pedaling to be more than keeping the motor running. I need to get out practicing. I have an almost brand new mountain bike, and the weather is getting better here.
great info thank you-what is the difference between the Cheetah and the Cafe Racer?
I really love this bike and have considered buying. The only thing that stops me is no suspension. I live in PA. and our roads are nowhere near good, I don't ride offroad, I only ride street and it would be a pretty stiff and uncomfortable ride even with a good springer seat. Beautiful cycle, just unfortunate that it has no suspension. These companies have to realize that we all don't live on the beach in California!!! Love it though.
Thanks Elaine. Thanks for your advice. We see it. And the suspension fork is under development already. Since we can't find the suitable fork in public market, we have to do a lot of part by ourselves, I mean like tooling and moulding. It takes some time and we will have it.
@@revibikes any updates on the suspension fork Civibikes?
I really like this bike! Price point is a little high. ($1700) Should have optional extra battery mount on the lower frame bar for longer distances. Taller people need a larger frame size , bars are to wide for my like.
If these guys would do one with ape hangers handle bars they would be as cool as wicked thumb which are way way over priced like the 72 thanks for the video
I have had one of these, painted flat black, for a couple of months. I got it direct from China for $875. I had to do the customs process myself, but I wasn't charged any tariff. In fact, I didn't get charged anything at the customs office. I customized mine by cutting the seat post tube down as far as I could and lowering the seat and I put on some Apehanger handlebars and my old leather saddlebags from my motorcycle went on the back rack that I added, Plus I took the back fender from an old fat tire stingray and painted that flat black also. I was going to buy about 20 0f these to rent out on Catalina Island but it became apparent right away that it would not make a good rental for a few reasons. One of them being that you can't switch out the battery. That right there makes it unusable to be a rental bike. Another reason is the balance. With the battery and controller placed high and forward it makes for an awkward balance. When you are up and running it isn't noticeable, but it makes for wobbly starts. But other than those things it's a cool bike and an attention getter for sure. I ride it with my three Golden Retrievers, one of which sits in a wooden trailer I made for her and the other two younger dogs run along the side of me, so that may be responsible for some of the attention. Bottom line is it's a cool bike and I am glad I got it.
link?
@@haroldbuchanan1284 I don't have a link but this company goes by the name of Yunshine Electric Bikes in China. Changzhou Yunshine Import & Export Co LTD. I found them on Alibaba or Allie Express. I can't remember which.
What would you recommend this bike or the Rayvolt ebike?
This guy is such a salesman, lol. But he knows his stuff!
Is there a bike rack that can handle this bike with the fenders, rack, bags etc. that fits a 2 inch receiver?
Good news!!!
Would you consider doing a bike review on the Bolton ebikes Blackbird?
The bike is just too cool. Reminds me of Steve McQueen and the Great Escape. I don't ride bikes and have no where to use this bike if I did. But I keep trying to think of an excuse to buy it. Sadly, I can't. Dang.
hmm, this bike vs the ariel rider x-class, anyone got advice/suggestions? both seem pretty cool... x-class is faster, cheaper, and has suspension.
I owned this bike... Great fun! But one thing i don‘t like is that my advanced Settings are locked for some reason... i have the Code but i can‘t change anything. What is that?
31:12 “...when this baby hits 88mph, you’re gonna see some serious shit.”
Nice
Looks great, great power, but can you install a rear rack with panniers or a crate?
Yeah, I do believe so. It has four bosses on top of the seat stays where a rack could go... but I’m not sure which ones would fit? Maybe the company will launch their own at some point :)
They are offered as options on the civi website
I m wondering what the difference between this Civi cafe racer and wicked thumb cafe racer .
Can the handle bars be changed to ape hangers?
I like it.
I have a motorcycle and I just bought a Rad City. This bike would interest me a lot... however one big problem. I don't like that the battery is inside the tank looking part. Having to unscrew a couple screws to get it out and back on is a major turn off. I live in Alberta and it gets cold in late fall and (like today) I bring my battery inside to keep it warm. Otherwise, I like it.
Yeah, you’ve made a perfect point here... that’s one of the biggest trade offs with this ebike, in my opinion
Certainly, with a small bit of engineering (sturdy, "hidden", underside key latch, tank side internally hinged, swings up, pull out battery) could be applied here.
Lots of people look at vid with phone. How bout zooming in on the bicycle a lil longer so we can keep a still pic of vid on our phone. Or maybe you need two lens. Very slow & steady. Helmet cam too. Your getting big time, you will have another cameraman beside your self some day. Lapel mics, etc..
Could u do a review on the scrambler by juiced bikes
Can you paint the frame violet or cream?
Hi EBR looks like the back tire is very close to the frame ,a true big mans bike love the look but not the price ,the cost of the Vtwin says it all man.another good review ,not from mary im just using her LT ,paul djerassi.
I’m not a fan of motorcycles of any sort but that black and brown bike has really caught my eye! It’s looks so cool!
What’s the cheapest you can get this for? And do they deliver to uk?
It does look pretty cool
love the design style - very harley davidson, great look around and info.
I wonder if these can be bought over in the EU..they'd have to ditch the throttle though due to their laws.
Right, it seems like you’re not alone in wanting this to be available in Europe... the company already commented once above, so perhaps they will see your comment and make a European version someday. I think you could probably work with a shop to have one sent over and modified to be closer to legal... but that could get a little expensive
the controller could be re programmed to limit the speed..the throttle though...gotta be removed for EU regs.
maybe a more specific EU motor/control might be the answer...a mid drive would be awesome!
@@cresshead So just take ALL the fun outta the bike then?
@@ADAMLFC92 i think to have this in the EU it would need to be registered as a motorbike with proper helmet, insurance and mot etc.
My friend have it in Europe , what's the problem ? Near police he just pedals haha
Does back pedaling keep the motor going in pedal assist, or does it have to be forward pedaling?
It has to be forward pedaling. Back pedaling will not keep the motor running.
Did the taillight fall off? This looks really nice, in a retro aesthetic.
Cool :-)
I love his helmet ⛑, what brand is it and where can I get one?