Before You Buy The Juiced Rip Racer 52v Ebike

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  • Опубликовано: 25 ноя 2024

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  • @wb7370
    @wb7370 11 месяцев назад +3

    Dude,you explained this perfectly better than anyone on RUclips...great job

  • @trihxeem
    @trihxeem Год назад +10

    I appreciate the in-depth coverage of tiny details - it's not easy to find info like this even once the bike is in your possession. I ordered mine a few hours prior and so was unable to follow the title instructions, but luckily nothing is a deal breaker!

    • @Funcentric
      @Funcentric  Год назад +5

      There are so many ads out there disguised as reviews from people who ride them no more than a week. There needs to be more content from actual owners who put their hard earned money into a product. Their lack of commitment otherwise makes anything they have to say completely irrelevant. So frustrated with all that that I had to change it or at least try.

  • @awg9dog
    @awg9dog 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you man , Rizzo from Ysyidro . I've been looking at Ebikes for too long . I've just come across the rip racer recently , and it looks like the bike for me and my budget. Truly appreciate the straight talk on things I wouldn't have checked to follow on ! Coming from a motorcycle world doesn't help much. Their Cats and dogs . Stay Vertical ! 👍

  • @woodyholland9865
    @woodyholland9865 Год назад +2

    You make so much sense in the way you present your opinions. Very logical! Thanks for the info.

    • @Funcentric
      @Funcentric  Год назад +1

      Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to let me know.

  • @PurplePixieEater
    @PurplePixieEater 2 месяца назад

    I'm 5'7"-5'8" myself so I hear ya, bro. I normally mount my bike with a leg over the saddle but i recently put on a rack that has a basket/milk crate and have to do a step through now. I'm learning' NOT to wear loose fitting jeans with sagging in the crotch area doing this so I recently invested in some biking pants/tights. I'm not a man who easily wears tights but you gotta do what you gotta do. The alternative is me on my back like a turtle next to my tipped over RipRacer because I couldn't get a leg up; or rather I COULD get a leg up but couldn't get a leg back down again. Nice to see you still love your RR.

    • @Funcentric
      @Funcentric  2 месяца назад

      @@PurplePixieEater I only recently started wearing joggers. Helps a lot. And now I can look like the other dads on their kids’ baseball field.

  • @pcbfisher3876
    @pcbfisher3876 Год назад +5

    The class 3 is $1000 now on their website! Just ordered one 😎

    • @Funcentric
      @Funcentric  Год назад

      I know! That’s crazy huh??? Such a good deal now. Congrats!

    • @BK_2016sr5
      @BK_2016sr5 Год назад

      how much was total?

    • @Funcentric
      @Funcentric  Год назад +2

      @@BK_2016sr5 It would be $999 - 50 discount + tax.

    • @diseasesjesus5078
      @diseasesjesus5078 Год назад

      literally looking at that deal rn about to pull the trigger! after tax only $1015. insane deal

    • @Funcentric
      @Funcentric  Год назад

      @@diseasesjesus5078 I know, right? I paid so much more myself. It’s a steal.

  • @tommcgill1671
    @tommcgill1671 Год назад

    Mr. FunC wow thanks for this info.I bought this bike and was so stoked went all in on the HS2
    found the Toque sensor on the HS2 was the SHIITEs that make this brand way abovethe comp.
    Torque with or vs, Cadence. folks please do not dismiss Torque! ask if needed.
    Then I found Talaria MX4 Sting-R.......................game over everything else is for sale!

    • @Funcentric
      @Funcentric  Год назад

      Are you talking about the Hyper Scorpion 2?

  • @pascalj4331
    @pascalj4331 Год назад +2

    Great comments. Thanks for thoughts. One key criteria for ebikes that is overlooked somehow by most people, is whether it is 67" or shorter. Ripracer is 62"! 68" is the width of a standard elevator, and there may one day be someone you visit, or work, that has elevator access. Few of the more powerful ebikes are that magic 67" or less.
    I'm hoping you can comment on whether the ripracer being of short length if that makes the handling good or bad relative to your other ebikes.

    • @Funcentric
      @Funcentric  Год назад +1

      Interesting. I hadn't thought much of the length of the bike. I don't ride these like sports cars. They're just casual rides around the city or to run errands for me at least. I do like the overall compact size of the Rip Racer both for my height as well as maneuvering it in the garage.

    • @shuster1921
      @shuster1921 Год назад +1

      First off, never taken my bike on an elevator ride, but if it didn't fit the width of the elevator, I'd tip it on one wheel! FIFY!

    • @pascalj4331
      @pascalj4331 Год назад

      @@shuster1921 ideal is fitting along back wall of elevator. 5'8" gets in all elevators. Diagonal or lifting wheel blocks other passengers, and is difficult on a heavy ebike.

    • @shuster1921
      @shuster1921 Год назад

      @@pascalj4331 🥱🥱🥱

  • @Billy-cs4cc
    @Billy-cs4cc 9 месяцев назад

    Another thing, a lot of older people with an assortment of maladies don't want hard tail or no shock absorption. I had a bike that a manufacturer couldn't fix, they replaced it with a beautiful but shock free bike...and I gave it away to a 14 yr old. I'm riding an acoustic Jeep Wrangler with full shocks that I plan on motorizing ASAP.

  • @lordfubar1
    @lordfubar1 Год назад

    I almost bought the Juiced CrossCurrent X Step-Through, until I saw the Biktrix line. I didn't like the Juiced back rack as my panniers would have curled into the spokes over time and no option for a dual battery. I do like the non-fat tires on the Juiced. I ended up with 3"x 27.5" tires, which I say is still fat tires. I'm surprized that you didn't buy a mid-drive motor ebike as those are suppose to be hill tamers. I live in Florida and have to look in the dictionary to find a hill. I enjoyed your video, thanks.

  • @Billy-cs4cc
    @Billy-cs4cc 9 месяцев назад

    I'm 5'6 (71) ( and shrinking) so you are a giant.

  • @n6six_videos
    @n6six_videos Год назад +3

    I agree with your advice against carrying a passenger on your class 3 ebike. So does the State of Clifornia:
    Class 3: A low speed pedal-assisted electric bicycle equipped with a speedometer, and a motor which provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when a speed of 28 mph is reached.
    The operator of a Class 3 electric bicycle:
    Must be 16 years old or older.
    Must wear a bicycle safety helmet.
    Must not transport passengers.
    May ride an electric bicycle in a bicycle lane if authorized by local authority or ordinance.

  • @09applejacks
    @09applejacks Год назад +1

    Really great video.

    • @Funcentric
      @Funcentric  Год назад

      Thanks! Glad you liked it. I have a couple other Rip Racer videos too.

  • @captainflannel8558
    @captainflannel8558 Год назад

    great vud very honest n informative not like other where its like a sales ad . u got my sub also a R/C guy . n i messed up n got a amazon wltoys ebike basicly should of known better!!!!!! i think of goin with juiced this time which seems more like a traxxas of the ebike world . love the 52v but really love that there battery is interchangable with all there models n older modelS!!!!!!!!!!!! think ofthe rip current its on closeout but seling out so now might wait n get the racer or the rip currentSwhich are also one sale n close out but also thinking maybe i should wait n see what the new versions are like n therre prices ebike seem to be gettin more n more affordable each year n better n better so excited to see whats next from companies like juiced !!! hope better faster longer battery torquer n more affordable lot of compairision between ebike n the r c car world great vid n just send it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @Funcentric
      @Funcentric  Год назад

      Thanks man. I really appreciate it. But don’t say Juiced is like traxxas. I hate Traxxas! Haha. Check out MJX 16208 for a performance 1/16 scale rc car. You’ll love it. Runs on 3S too.
      Juiced has been around 12 years. Hard for the newbie companies to compete. Yeah both the rip current and rip racer have amazing deals now. Crazy. Cheaper than what I got it for too!

  • @SolarizeYourLife
    @SolarizeYourLife Год назад

    Thank you for talking speed...we do not need speed!!!

    • @Funcentric
      @Funcentric  Год назад +1

      Yeah it takes a lot more energy from both the bike and the rider as speed gets higher. Exponentially more. So most efficient I think is around the 15-18mph speed.

  • @grouchydude3448
    @grouchydude3448 Год назад +4

    I have a a Super73 Rx and can go 32mph but I seldom do(unless I try to avoid traffic) because it is just too scary for me. My average is around 20mph on throttle. Surprised how cheap this bike is on their web site. Might bite the bullet.

    • @darrylphillips6301
      @darrylphillips6301 Год назад +1

      just ordered 2 with their discount, ones for the moms. Absolute steal for what they are selling them for. 2 class 3s for 900 each like what?!

  • @elevenAD
    @elevenAD Год назад

    fantastic review!

  • @ericdolby1622
    @ericdolby1622 Год назад

    Thanks. I'm 5'4".

  • @Billy-cs4cc
    @Billy-cs4cc 9 месяцев назад +1

    Bro I'm hanging on for dear life @ 13 mph 😅

    • @Funcentric
      @Funcentric  9 месяцев назад +1

      That’s plenty fast. Speed is so overrated online. I say 17 mph is a good balance.

  • @djeanvasciannie1953
    @djeanvasciannie1953 11 месяцев назад

    Awesome review! I also live in SF, and really wanted to get this exact bike or the super73 Miami SE. Like you mentioned, a lot of it depends on use case..which both the 750 motor and 52volt battery, gives me confidence. However, no suspension (hopefully the fat tires remedy that a bit). Do you know of any shops in the bay that carry them? Ive been searching for months.
    Lastly, do you think this will easily go up hills as steep as dolores park (with pedal assist). Thats about as steep as ill go..no California street lol

    • @Funcentric
      @Funcentric  11 месяцев назад +1

      Sorry, I haven't had to buy fat tires locally or at all just yet. I'd be buying online and likely stock ones or road ones. I actually don't need them to be offroad myself.
      I haven't tried Delores Park myself but I've take on some steep hills and the Rip Racer does fine up hills w/o a passenger. I'm about 155lbs and maybe 160lbs on a not so good day. I actually prefer the Rip Racer up hills over my geared bike with less power.

    • @Funcentric
      @Funcentric  11 месяцев назад +1

      Hit me up through DM on Instagram and we'll see if we can get you on a Rip Racer to test out on Delores Park.

    • @djeanvasciannie1953
      @djeanvasciannie1953 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@Funcentric sounds good! I hit you up on Instagram to see if we can meet up asap! Talk soon

  • @Greg-k2n
    @Greg-k2n 11 месяцев назад

    Hey ! As far as the replacement brakes being sanded down to fit….when you say the width needs altered…. do you really mean the width of the unit or the depth (thickness) of the pad to get the rotors between them? Awesome vids ! Thx

    • @Funcentric
      @Funcentric  11 месяцев назад

      Good question. The width of the the entire pad. Not the depth/thickness of the composite.
      The issue is fitment sliding into the caliper - not fitment around the rotor.
      There are rumors that the green pairs from AliExpress or baby blue ones from Amazon do not need sanding. I have yet to test this myself so cannot say for sure. But those are what people in Facebook are reporting. I may try that next but my current setup is working really well for the past 2k miles or so.

  • @McGuinness89
    @McGuinness89 Год назад

    The LED you got from TEMU says it goes up to 48v, which would be too low for the 52v battery, but does the lighting work off of a different voltage? Like 12v for example, making it safe? Also, can I get a 2-pin julet splitter so I can also use current light? Thanks

  • @jeffanderson1091
    @jeffanderson1091 Год назад +1

    I'm looking at an Lectric 3.0 or just saw this one on sale for same price. This looks like a better choice. Wondered if you had tried one of those and could compare the 2? Thanks

    • @Funcentric
      @Funcentric  Год назад +1

      No comparison. Juiced products are in a different league for sure. XP3.0 is a $1,000 bike for $1,000. Juiced Rip Racer was a deal even at $1,300. And with the VIP100 coupon right now, the Juiced is under $1,000 after tax shipped. Controller is superior. Even with hills, you won’t miss that it’s a single gear. I live in San Francisco. 52v is a serious difference. Juiced has been around 12 years. They know what they’re doing. No contest.
      XP3.0 does hold adult passengers though (at 10mph).

    • @jeffanderson1091
      @jeffanderson1091 Год назад

      @@Funcentric I watched your brake tutorial, but wondered if you knew of a pad that has been found to fit without modding?

    • @Funcentric
      @Funcentric  Год назад +1

      @@jeffanderson1091 I haven't used it myself, but I heard that the green one from aliexpress fits perfectly. I might try that next but the Shimano ones have lasted me over 1000 mi.

    • @jeffanderson1091
      @jeffanderson1091 Год назад

      @@Funcentric On the hills, do you happen to know the steepest grade it'll climb without putting a strain on it? I realize that will depend on a person's weight. A friend has a Garmin on his bike that measures grade and one of the steeper rds here is a 20% grade. I never thought about even trying to tackle it but one video I watched of a guy in CO he goes up a mountain with ease.

    • @Funcentric
      @Funcentric  Год назад

      @@jeffanderson1091 I’ll have to check but don’t know off hand. It does go up quite steep hills albeit slowly.

  • @YourDriverSasan
    @YourDriverSasan Месяц назад

    Nice video. They are sold out. Where ride can I get one?

    • @Funcentric
      @Funcentric  Месяц назад

      @@YourDriverSasan juiced is being sued apparently by a supplier. So the website is basically down. It loads but shows no stock of anything. They’re holding off on sales at the moment. If you still want one, you’d have to get it used. Risky though. Maybe look at Ride1Up.

  • @ight1792
    @ight1792 Год назад

    do you think it’s easy to switch a flat tire?

  • @peterpiper487
    @peterpiper487 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you for talking me out of this bike. I always know that the manufacturer lies a lot. So again, thanks for the truth.

    • @Funcentric
      @Funcentric  6 месяцев назад +1

      On the contrary. Juiced is one of the top two most transparent companies I know of. They’ve also likely been in business way longer than any of the other bikes you’ve been looking at. Solid bike but single gear and the size isn’t for everyone. Ethics and brand are superb.

  • @bradcamillo1966
    @bradcamillo1966 Год назад

    Nice review , you helped me decide on what my 3rd e-bike would be ! New subscriber . Ty

    • @Funcentric
      @Funcentric  Год назад

      Sweet! We’ll have the same number of e-bikes!

  • @petrolo72
    @petrolo72 Год назад +1

    💯 i’m sure you’re in the suburbs of San Francisco, because riding around downtown, I’d be more concerned with getting feces and needles into my tires.

  • @jfly2249
    @jfly2249 Год назад +1

    Before you get Juiced, you might want to get Wired. Wired Freedom offers a 60v 20ah 2300 watt full suspension for $2000. If you like speed, power and comfort, the Wired Freedom is the Apex predator.

    • @Funcentric
      @Funcentric  Год назад +2

      I don’t think wired freedom was out at the time. Little big for me honestly and I was looking for a bike that would hold one passenger at the very least. But you’re right, I hear wired freedom is quite the performer.
      I wouldn’t ever recommend the Wired Freedom as a first bike though. That’ll get someone into a lot of trouble. Not everyone has the discipline and maturity to ride that bike responsibly.

    • @ericdolby1622
      @ericdolby1622 Год назад +2

      Way too big of a bike.

    • @JerzeeeDevil
      @JerzeeeDevil Год назад +1

      The wired is a beast.

    • @Funcentric
      @Funcentric  Год назад +2

      @@JerzeeeDevil I test rode one this past weekend and it’s a beast’s big daddy!

  • @SANYxHOF
    @SANYxHOF Год назад

    Quick question, what size is the rim? Trying to get some reflective decals for it, since just order a ripracer

    • @Funcentric
      @Funcentric  Год назад +1

      17” from edge to edge. Diameter.

  • @sillybilly8028
    @sillybilly8028 Год назад

    Don't trust the seatpost. Invest in a quality name brand post. I had a cheap one break on me during a ride.
    I was very fortunate to avoid a horrific injury.

  • @ChrisDiwan
    @ChrisDiwan Год назад

    Have you had an issue with LCD screen reading Error 21? This keeps happening and the pedal assist stops working. Do you have a solution?

    • @Funcentric
      @Funcentric  Год назад +2

      No, I have not had any errors. Try giving Juiced a call. If they don’t pick up immediately, try again later in the day. I’m usually able to get someone on the phone.

    • @ChrisDiwan
      @ChrisDiwan Год назад

      @@Funcentric Thanks for your help.

  • @the_everthing_podcast1253
    @the_everthing_podcast1253 Год назад

    Where did you get the pegs and seat pad

    • @Funcentric
      @Funcentric  Год назад

      Amazon. They’re actually motorcycle pegs.

  • @ericdolby1622
    @ericdolby1622 Год назад

    Qiestion. The Class 3 in on sale for $999. There is an option at the bottom called RipRacer Class 3 Performance Upgrade for $249. What does this do?

    • @Funcentric
      @Funcentric  Год назад

      It allows you to go up to 30 mph on throttle only. It is a replacement controller. You will need to remove your existing one and put the new one in.

    • @ericdolby1622
      @ericdolby1622 Год назад

      Got it. You had a good description in the video but I just wasn't sure. 😊

    • @jayyy4491
      @jayyy4491 Год назад

      @@Funcentricyou say it’s not for step thru wish you would’ve shown a better angle of you getting on but would you say this a bike for a male 5’4 I work out actively with entire home gym. So would you say I can rip around in high desert terrain Lancaster CA pick it up to go in Uber trunk or go up a set of stairs in the house? Also if it rains am I ducking immediately from it or can I ride it in 5mins to the house? Looks cool another bike I’m looking at is the tomo free on Amazon but this company is most reputable I think

    • @jayyy4491
      @jayyy4491 Год назад +1

      @@Funcentrici actually want a set up to go all day like a full 8hours swapping out batteries. Wonder how much it’d cost. My bad for the paragraph thanks for the videos and another question. Is this capable of hoping off of street curbs? What’s the life expectancy of these man I want to treat it like gold but also like it’s the bmx we all had growing up as kids😂😂😂

    • @Funcentric
      @Funcentric  Год назад +1

      @@jayyy4491 yeah I like the bmx style too. The frame will outlast the battery. Batteries people say is around 1,000 cycles ish. That’s a big ish. It varies a lot. I haven’t had any batteries long enough to need replacement so I can’t say with any experience.
      I would not hop curbs. You don’t want the battery shaking. The bike is still over 60lbs fyi. So not light by any means.

  • @Billy-cs4cc
    @Billy-cs4cc 9 месяцев назад

    Also why would anyone put a bottle holder where most guys are going to hook on to getting off? Let me rephrase that, stepping down when they stop when necessary.

    • @Funcentric
      @Funcentric  9 месяцев назад

      Hook onto getting off? What?

  • @Josh-pn4qb
    @Josh-pn4qb Год назад

    Can you put 3” tires on it?

    • @Funcentric
      @Funcentric  Год назад

      Not sure the rim would be compatible but maybe check out the rip racer Facebook group to ask. Some experienced modders there.

  • @elevenAD
    @elevenAD Год назад

    is there no way to slap an after market cassette and derailleur on that rip racer? It would really open that bike up!

    • @Funcentric
      @Funcentric  Год назад +2

      Yes, I mentioned that in the video. Two documented instances of owners adding a freewheel. I may do that after the warranty is over. Challenge is that I’m running out of space on the handlebars for the shifter. The bike’s controller and current single gear was very well selected. The only purpose for extra gears would be for extreme conditions of downhill wanting to go fast which I don’t really have a need for and up hills which I would like. Not sure it’s worth doing at this point now that I have another bike with gears for hauling load. This rip racer for me is now a single occupant ride for the most part.

    • @ryancampeau5707
      @ryancampeau5707 Год назад +1

      Still enjoying ? I’m 5’9 and thinking about picking one up

    • @Funcentric
      @Funcentric  Год назад +1

      @@ryancampeau5707 you just missed the crazy sale but maybe on the next holiday. Not sure. The $800 and 1,000 before further discounts was as low as I’ve ever seen it.
      Yeah I love the bike even for the $1,299 I paid plus tax and accessories. No regrets. Controller is so good. And the new off-road controller is now available too for $280 or so. I won’t be getting it. Fine the way it is for my use.

  • @tylertalks1195
    @tylertalks1195 Год назад

    Does it ship to canada

    • @Funcentric
      @Funcentric  Год назад

      I’m not sure about that. Maybe worth a shot to try ordering. Or give them a call? If they don’t pick up right away, call again later. Don’t stay on hold. From my experience, if you’re on hold, no one is there.
      A brand to look at for Canadians is Rize.

    • @pascalj4331
      @pascalj4331 Год назад

      @@Funcentric Gosen Tesgo Fabulous Biktrix are Canadian brands. The first 2 have "this style" ebike. Last 2, higher end.

  • @Billy-cs4cc
    @Billy-cs4cc 9 месяцев назад

    Oh yeah, ghost pedaling YUCKS!!!

  • @darrylphillips6301
    @darrylphillips6301 Год назад

    with no suspension i would never want to go smaller than 4.0 tires....

    • @Funcentric
      @Funcentric  Год назад

      Suspension seat post helps a little.

  • @ClayKirby-sj3zy
    @ClayKirby-sj3zy 9 месяцев назад

    52v wahhahha

    • @Funcentric
      @Funcentric  9 месяцев назад

      Yeah that’s the good stuff but not too crazy. As a single gear bike, it definitely needs 52v.

  • @kcnham292
    @kcnham292 Год назад +2

    You're making a mistake. Don't waste your time and money on this garbage. Horrible customer service and Greg was caught in a lie. Read their Google reviews at Juiced Bikes in Chula Vista, Ca.

    • @Funcentric
      @Funcentric  Год назад +1

      I had been wanting a juiced bike for 8 years. Finally got one and no regrets at all. Every brand will have a few people complaining. The brand is legit.

    • @kcnham292
      @kcnham292 Год назад

      @@Funcentric The brand may be but the customer service and product are a safety hazard because they simply don't care if you're injured in an accident.

    • @Funcentric
      @Funcentric  Год назад +2

      @@kcnham292 that’s not true but even if it were, do you think it would be different with any other company? I’m sorry you had a bad experience but you’re just one person. Majority of owners are very happy with their purchase. There will always be people complaining about one thing or another. It’s typically those who don’t own their own businesses who complain the most as they cannot fully appreciate what goes into running a company.

    • @ihatesocialnetworkin
      @ihatesocialnetworkin 5 месяцев назад

      They have been out of accessories for this bike for over a year!!!!!