The Biktrix Juggernaut Hub Duo is a versatile electric bike with a 750w rear drive, known for its throttle and pedal assist capabilities. Despite being a heavy model at 80 lbs, it has earned a respectable 70 out of 100 on the Tower e-bike score. Stephan Aarstol, the CEO of Tower e-Bike Repair Shop, provides a comprehensive review of the bike, highlighting its performance across seven key attributes: materials quality, mechanical quality, maintenance, hill climbing ability, range, comfort, and universality.
The bike scores well in mechanical quality due to its premium components, such as hydraulic brakes and a robust front suspension, earning an 8 out of 10. It also excels in hill climbing with a perfect score, thanks to its powerful motor. The range is impressive, receiving a 9 out of 10, although the bike is slightly let down by its materials quality and maintenance score, both receiving a 6 out of 10, mainly due to the lower-end tires used. Comfort and universality scores are moderate at 5 out of 10, reflecting the bike’s design which is more suited to taller riders and not optimized for universal fit.
Additionally, the Juggernaut Hub Duo is given a specialty score that excludes comfort and universality, resulting in a higher rating of 78, placing it in the outstanding category for specific uses. The bike’s weight is noted as a potential drawback for transportation and storage. Aesthetic appeal is subjective and not included in the scoring, but the bike is described as having a decent look with its mountain bike build and fat tires.
Lastly, the review touches on the low proprietary risk score of 6 out of 10, which assesses the ease of repairing or replacing parts if the company ceases to support the model. The use of standard components like Kenda tires and Bafang motors is a positive aspect in this regard. Overall, the Juggernaut Hub Duo is praised for its performance and quality, as reflected in its Tower e-Bike Score of 70.
Key Takeaways:
- The Biktrix Juggernaut Hub Duo is a versatile electric bike with throttle and pedal assist features, suitable for a wide range of users.
- Despite its popularity, the Juggernaut Hub Duo is heavier than many other ebikes, which could impact its portability and ease of use.
- The Juggernaut Hub Duo received a high score on a specialized ebike rating system, indicating its quality and performance in several key areas.
“What we really wanted to do was to put together a Tower e-Bikes Score. It’s a single point score that helps consumers grasp the quality differences across bikes.”
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