Bought the Rabid Ebikes "The Whip" a couple months ago.
The Rabid Whip is a high-performance, full-suspension e-bike designed for urban commuting and moderate off-road use. It features a 72V
3000W Bafang rear hub motor (peaking at 5000W) with a dual battery system totaling 2520Wh (1440Wh internal + 1080Wh external), offering up to 85
miles of range.
Key specifications include:
Suspension: 120mm front travel (XO dual crown forks) and 50mm rear travel (DNM AO 8RC air shock).
Tires: 20-inch x 4-inch fat tires with reinforced rims.
Capacity: Supports riders up to 386 lbs and heights from 5’5” to 6’5”.
Features: Class 2 (20 mph) out of the box, unlockable to Class 3/higher; includes a 3.12-inch color display, integrated lighting, and horn.
Price: Approximately $2,899 with a three-year warranty.
I have almost 1,000 miles on it now. I like it a lot. It will climb just about any hill.
I live up a very steep hill, so this is important.
Shipping to Hawaii was over $400. Generation Ebikes was quick and helpful. The sent me a box full of goodies days after the delivery, with a
Rabid Ebikes t-shirt, hat, digital shock pump (!), rechargeable pocket-size tire pump, Rabid Ebikes trunk bag, extra lights, etc.
(Tried buying a similar bike a while back and they refused to ship to Hawaii! Magician, I think.)
Been riding fast homemade ebikes for more than ten years. Bought the Whip for the full suspension, extra power, and all the trimmings.
The Bafang parts were a definite plus. Can still get parts, even if the original maker disappears, hugely important.
Very pleased with the full suspension and the fat tires. Very comfortable, go-anywhere bike.
Here are a few issues and nit-picks ...
* Turn signal hard to tell it's still on, an indicator on the display would be nice.
Haven't found the Hyperspace button yet. Still looking.
* Original seat hurt my tail on long rides, switched to: Bluewind Noseless oversized Seat,
which provides noticeable additional suspension. A substantial improvement.
$50 on Amazon: Amazon.com
The original seat made annoying weird spring noises with slight bounces.
* The half-sized throttle is sub-optimal for so much power. Conflicts with shift levers.
Looking for a full-sized replacement.
Even a thumb throttle would be better.
Full-size twist would be best.
* The tires are a bit noisy. Hibrids. They cause a slight buzz and vibration.
Real street tires would be nicer, since I seldom go off-road.
Otherwise, riding around quietly is very cool!
I sometimes wish for a real motorcycle. But quietude has me spoiled.
* The suspension makes slight 'chinking' noises over harsh bumps, etc. Not terrible.
* Brakes sometimes squeal a little when they get hot going down long hills.
* Bike feels squirrely in higher winds.
Speeds over 25 mph are uncomfortable in strong crosswinds.
I wonder if a small windshield might help?
* The tires are squirrely on sand.
Tires suggested inflation range from 5 to 30 psi. Came at about 10 psi, which afforded a nice soft ride.
I'm not sure what is optimal for control on pavement.
I set them a little firmer.
* Batteries last much longer (number of charges) if charged to just 80% or 90%.
Seller said using a smart charger to do that would void the warranty. :-(
Doing it manually is painful, especially with two batteries.
Supposedly, charging to 90% doubles battery life. 80% quadruples battery life.
Keeping batteries topped up is handy. Constant topping to 100% wears them out fast. :-(
https://ebikes.ca/media/wysiwyg/Satiator/charge.png
* Having two batteries is nice, but troublesome:
The bike has an electronic control to switch between batteries.
The bikes computer is not aware of this. So range estimates are a little questionable.
Bike will work with one battery, which is handy.
But the connectors for the missing battery are exposed to the elements, no cover.
* Assembly was relatively easy.
My neighbor noticed the wire to the front brake lever was disconnected. He connected it.
It was apparently meant to be disconnected.
Brakes override the motor, like a kill switch on a motorcycle.
If you need to stop halfway up a hill, this gets messy.
It takes a substantial fraction of a second, and good coordination,
to go from stopped to going again. Unintended wheelies are possible.
So only the rear brake turns on the brake light and kills the motor.
That leaves the front brake to hold on hills, which works out well.
All my homemade ebikes work the same way. They're also lighter.
Maybe a real kill switch would be better.
* Kickstand plastic bottom end broke off after a few weeks of use.
Vendor sent link to replacement on Amazon (<$20), which I purchased. They said a new one would take weeks to get.
Didn't press. The Amazon kickstand was better.
The bike is generally well built with good parts. Would I buy it again? Definitely! It's a blast.
That's all for now. I need to go for a ride!
The Rabid Whip is a high-performance, full-suspension e-bike designed for urban commuting and moderate off-road use. It features a 72V
3000W Bafang rear hub motor (peaking at 5000W) with a dual battery system totaling 2520Wh (1440Wh internal + 1080Wh external), offering up to 85
miles of range.
Key specifications include:
Suspension: 120mm front travel (XO dual crown forks) and 50mm rear travel (DNM AO 8RC air shock).
Tires: 20-inch x 4-inch fat tires with reinforced rims.
Capacity: Supports riders up to 386 lbs and heights from 5’5” to 6’5”.
Features: Class 2 (20 mph) out of the box, unlockable to Class 3/higher; includes a 3.12-inch color display, integrated lighting, and horn.
Price: Approximately $2,899 with a three-year warranty.
I have almost 1,000 miles on it now. I like it a lot. It will climb just about any hill.
I live up a very steep hill, so this is important.
Shipping to Hawaii was over $400. Generation Ebikes was quick and helpful. The sent me a box full of goodies days after the delivery, with a
Rabid Ebikes t-shirt, hat, digital shock pump (!), rechargeable pocket-size tire pump, Rabid Ebikes trunk bag, extra lights, etc.
(Tried buying a similar bike a while back and they refused to ship to Hawaii! Magician, I think.)
Been riding fast homemade ebikes for more than ten years. Bought the Whip for the full suspension, extra power, and all the trimmings.
The Bafang parts were a definite plus. Can still get parts, even if the original maker disappears, hugely important.
Very pleased with the full suspension and the fat tires. Very comfortable, go-anywhere bike.
Here are a few issues and nit-picks ...
* Turn signal hard to tell it's still on, an indicator on the display would be nice.
Haven't found the Hyperspace button yet. Still looking.
* Original seat hurt my tail on long rides, switched to: Bluewind Noseless oversized Seat,
which provides noticeable additional suspension. A substantial improvement.
$50 on Amazon: Amazon.com
The original seat made annoying weird spring noises with slight bounces.
* The half-sized throttle is sub-optimal for so much power. Conflicts with shift levers.
Looking for a full-sized replacement.
Even a thumb throttle would be better.
Full-size twist would be best.
* The tires are a bit noisy. Hibrids. They cause a slight buzz and vibration.
Real street tires would be nicer, since I seldom go off-road.
Otherwise, riding around quietly is very cool!
I sometimes wish for a real motorcycle. But quietude has me spoiled.
* The suspension makes slight 'chinking' noises over harsh bumps, etc. Not terrible.
* Brakes sometimes squeal a little when they get hot going down long hills.
* Bike feels squirrely in higher winds.
Speeds over 25 mph are uncomfortable in strong crosswinds.
I wonder if a small windshield might help?
* The tires are squirrely on sand.
Tires suggested inflation range from 5 to 30 psi. Came at about 10 psi, which afforded a nice soft ride.
I'm not sure what is optimal for control on pavement.
I set them a little firmer.
* Batteries last much longer (number of charges) if charged to just 80% or 90%.
Seller said using a smart charger to do that would void the warranty. :-(
Doing it manually is painful, especially with two batteries.
Supposedly, charging to 90% doubles battery life. 80% quadruples battery life.
Keeping batteries topped up is handy. Constant topping to 100% wears them out fast. :-(
https://ebikes.ca/media/wysiwyg/Satiator/charge.png
* Having two batteries is nice, but troublesome:
The bike has an electronic control to switch between batteries.
The bikes computer is not aware of this. So range estimates are a little questionable.
Bike will work with one battery, which is handy.
But the connectors for the missing battery are exposed to the elements, no cover.
* Assembly was relatively easy.
My neighbor noticed the wire to the front brake lever was disconnected. He connected it.
It was apparently meant to be disconnected.
Brakes override the motor, like a kill switch on a motorcycle.
If you need to stop halfway up a hill, this gets messy.
It takes a substantial fraction of a second, and good coordination,
to go from stopped to going again. Unintended wheelies are possible.
So only the rear brake turns on the brake light and kills the motor.
That leaves the front brake to hold on hills, which works out well.
All my homemade ebikes work the same way. They're also lighter.
Maybe a real kill switch would be better.
* Kickstand plastic bottom end broke off after a few weeks of use.
Vendor sent link to replacement on Amazon (<$20), which I purchased. They said a new one would take weeks to get.
Didn't press. The Amazon kickstand was better.
The bike is generally well built with good parts. Would I buy it again? Definitely! It's a blast.
That's all for now. I need to go for a ride!
