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The Retrospec Judd Rev 2 Is a Simple Ebike That Lets Me Ride Like a Kid Again

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The bike’s 36V/360-Wh lithium ion battery is certified to UL2271 and UL2849 safety standards for electric bicycles, which means the bike’s electrical systems are about as safe as it gets. The battery is also easily removable from the frame, meaning you can unlock it, unclip it, and charge it inside your home or office. Heavy Weight Photograph: Michael Venutolo-Mantovani Now, no bike is perfect. Let’s step back a bit and talk about the fact that the Rev 2 weighs 60 pounds, which, yes, is a lot for an analog bike. For an ebike, it’s pretty average. In a strange way, the fun I had riding the Judd Rev 2 made it feel lighter than many comparably hefty ebikes. While I do love a 20-inch wheel, it feels incompatible with a commuter, especially if you’re commuting in a city. As most American cities are littered with potholes, the 20-inch wheels, wrapped in 2.1-inch-wide tires, feel just a bit inadequate.…

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