It’s sleek. It’s futuristic. It looks like something straight out of a sci-fi movie. But the Reevo hubless ebike might just be the worst bike ever made.
At least, that’s the general consensus from anyone who has actually ridden one.
The Reevo was an ambitious project that raised over $6.7 million through Indiegogo crowdfunding, promising a revolutionary hubless ebike with futuristic features like a fingerprint scanner, built-in GPS, integrated lights and even internal storage inside the wheels. But despite the hype, the company behind Reevo vanished, leaving thousands of backers empty-handed. Of the 2,700 people who ordered one, only about 150 bikes were ever delivered. The rest? Out of luck.
And those who did receive their bikes? Well, they quickly discovered that the Reevo wasn’t just a bad ebike—it was barely a functional bicycle. Check the videos below to see Sam Pligrim put it through the ringer and Seth Alvo pull it to pieces.
The ride: loud, heavy and horrible
First, let’s talk about the wheels. They’re hubless, meaning there’s no traditional hub or spokes. Instead, the entire wheel rotates on an internal bearing system. In theory, this sounds like a cutting-edge innovation. In reality? It creates massive rolling resistance, making the bike feel sluggish and nearly impossible to pedal.
And then there’s the weight. Reevo claimed the bike had a “lightweight core.” In reality, it weighs around 70 pounds, making it one of the heaviest ebikes ever. Riders immediately noticed that as soon as you stop pedaling, the bike loses momentum almost instantly. Unlike a normal bike, which coasts smoothly, the Reevo fights you every step of the way.
Oh, and did we mention the noise?
When pedaling or using the motor, the bike emits a loud mechanical whirring sound, making it impossible to ride discreetly.
The motor and brakes: a deadly combo
The Reevo is an electric bike, meaning it should provide motor assistance to make riding easier. Instead, the pedal assist is sluggish and unpredictable. Worse, the motor can randomly engage on its own.
In one terrifying discovery, riders found that if you push the bike forward while walking beside it, the cranks start turning on their own, engaging the motor and sending the bike flying off uncontrollably. Imagine trying to cross a street, only for your bike to take off on its own.
And stopping? Forget about it. Because the Reevo doesn’t have hubs, it can’t use traditional disc brakes. Instead, it…
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