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Retrospec Beaumont Rev 2 Review | A BUDGET E-Bike That Actually Delivers?

In a time where everything seems expensive, we can’t state enough how refreshing it is to see a brand introduce a bike that checks most boxes for most riders, and does it all for an MSRP of $999. So, when the crew over at Retrospec sent us their new Beaumont Rev 2, we were pumped to hit the road and see what it could do. In this Retrospec Beaumont Rev 2 review, we’re going to answer the age-old question about “budget” e-bikes: Can you have your cake and eat it too, even with today’s rising e-bike price tags?

Spoiler alert, we think you can.

Right off the bat, this bike is comfortable! We spend a lot of time on bikes here at EBR, and comfort (or lack thereof) becomes quickly apparent to us once we hit the paths. In my testing this week, I spent quite a bit of time on the Beaumont Rev 2, and from my first mile, this bike kept me cruising with comfort. Retrospec’s choice for Compass 27.5”x2.4” city tires and cushioned wide leather seat were spot on, as they teamed up to deliver a smooth ride that I found myself not wanting to get off of.

BikTrix has $1 Million in Inventory Stolen

Anyone who has ever had a bike or e-bike stolen knows the sense of pain, anger and betrayal you feel upon discovery. Now, imagine having that magnified more than 100 times. Canadian e-bike brand BikTrix was set to begin shipping their newest model, the Juggernaut FS ST, a powerful full-suspension all-terrain e-bike with a step-thru frame. A full shipping container of the Juggernaut FS ST had been delivered to BikTrix’s Delta, BC, warehouse.

The container of e-bikes, which included some prototypes as well as 140 of the new Juggernaut FS ST, had just recently arrived at their warehouse, but hadn’t been unloaded yet. Unfortunately for BikTrix, thieves with a Ryder cab broke the lock that secured the container chassis on which the shipping container sat and simply connected the chassis to the truck and drove off with it.

Best Electric Bikes For Heavier Riders 2024

For heavier riders, finding the best e-bike that can accommodate a larger body size may be a challenge, as many e-bikes on the market have relatively low weight capacities. In this list of the Best Electric Bikes for Heavier Riders, we share our picks from reputable brands, each of which are built to handle a larger amount of body weight.

As part of the design process, every e-bike is engineered to carry a specific maximum weight limit, but this number is not always clearly stated by the manufacturer. It can get even more confusing for prospective buyers when different terms are used, either separately or in conjunction – such as maximum rider weight and total payload capacity. Each of these figures is useful, but only when they are understood in context.

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