Retrospec Judd Rev 2 Folding Electric Bike Review: Affordable, simple and easy to store

36V/360Wh lithium-ion battery certified for Safety standards UL2271 and UL2849 For electric bikes, which means the bike’s electrical systems are as safe as they come. The battery can also be easily removed from the frame, which means you can open it, disassemble it and charge it inside your home or office.

Heavy weight

Photography: Michael Venotolo-Mantovani

Now, no bike is perfect. Let’s back up a bit and talk about the fact that the Rev 2 weighs 60 pounds which is, yes, a lot for an analog bike. For an e-bike, it’s pretty average. In a strange way, the fun I had while riding the Judd Rev 2 made it feel lighter than many relatively bulky e-bikes.

Although I like the 20-inch wheel, it seems out of touch with passengers, especially if you’re commuting in the city. Since most American cities are riddled with potholes, 20-inch wheels, shod with 2.1-inch-wide tires, seem a bit inadequate. (This is partly a matter of personal preference, as.) Editor Adrienne So’s ebike It has 20 inch wheels.)

Don’t get me wrong! I never felt like my journey was difficult or uncomfortable, quite the opposite. Judd Rev 2 provides a smooth ride. However, I live in a leafy college town that features beautifully maintained greenways, plenty of bike lanes (ahem…although we could always use more), and an abundance of relatively pothole-free streets. I’d just like a little bigger wheel, especially if I’m cruising around town. However, it is much easier to build a folding bike on a smaller wheel than it is to build a larger bike. Imagine trying to put 29 pieces together in your closet?

Photography: Michael Venotolo-Mantovani