PuckiPuppy Boxer ST Review
PuckiPuppy Boxer ST Review
This fat tire, full suspension, step-thru e-bike can run! Watch as I run it through multiple tests to see how good this budget bike is.
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Features of the Pucky Puppy Boxer St
- The bike includes touch-up paint and extra brake pads, uncommon features on many bikes.
- Despite being labeled as a Class 2 bike, it functions as a Class 3 ebike with a thumb throttle and Cadence Sensor.
Each one of these bikes comes with its own touch-up paint and extra brake pads. – Video Caption
Specifications of the Boxer St
- Weighing 75 lbs, the bike can support a rider up to 350 lbs, offering two different versions: stepover and step through.
- The bike’s 48V 750W brushless motor and 48V 20 amp-hour battery make it powerful and capable.
The boxer St uses a 48-volt 750W brushless rear hub motor… – Video Caption
Battery and Charging Features
- The bike comes with a 48V 20 amp-hour battery, taking around 10 hours to charge fully with a 2 amp charger.
- The battery is removable for indoor charging and is UL certified, with the entire bike having an IPX6 rating for handling pressure washing.
It’s going to take about 10 hours to charge this bike from 0 to 100%. – Video Caption
Riding Experience and Comfort
- Notable comfort features include a well-padded seat with shock absorbers, enhancing the overall riding experience.
- Adjustments for seat height accommodate various rider sizes, ensuring comfort for both tall and short individuals.
This seat has some serious padding on it, plus it has these shocks… – Video Caption
Cockpit Operations and Display Features
- The bike’s control panel features a full-color display showing various metrics like mileage and assist modes, along with a unique battery indicator.
- Detailed settings allow customization of screen brightness, startup modes, unit display, and the ability to reset trip data.
It has a full-color display… It’s in eco mode… – Video Caption
Gear Shifting and Operation
- The bike’s thumb shifter enables seamless gear changes, complementing the rear brake lever and throttle for a smooth riding experience.
- Gears can be easily adjusted with the thumb shifter, providing convenience and control while cycling.
To change gears, you’re just going to use your thumb… – Video Caption
Bike Features
- The Puckipuppy Boxer ST does not have rear tail lights or brake lights, but it does feature a headlight accessed by pressing a specific button.
- The headlight consists of two lights, yet its brightness may seem subdued. Additionally, the bike is equipped with a horn.
Performance Testing: Throttle and Pedal Assist
- In the test, the bike reached a top throttle speed of 20 to 21 mph. Pedal assist levels varied, with pedal assist 1 offering a comfortable cruising speed of 13 mph, pedal assist 2 reaching 19 to 20 mph, and pedal assist 3 bringing the speed to 26 mph. Pedal assist 4 peaked at 31 mph.
“We’re going to see if that speed was correct, and it looks like it is 20 to 21.”
Suspension and Handling Impressions
- While the bike’s full suspension performs admirably, the front forks exhibit some issues, characterized by slow movement and clunky noises. This makes the bike less suitable for intense off-road trails and single-track courses.
“Sometimes I’ll stop, and then you feel the shocks just actually extend all the way out.”
Hill Climbing Test and Pedal Assist Efficiency
- The bike struggled to climb a hill using throttle only due to its weight and torque limitations. However, with the pedal assist engaged, it easily conquered the incline. This highlights the importance of pedaling, especially when faced with steep ascents.
“Just note that if you are coming up to a big hill, well, you better be pedaling because that throttle is not going to get you up there on its own.”
Mechanical Adjustments and Performance Evaluation
- The bike initially had a creaking issue, which was partially fixed by adjusting it with a torque wrench.
- Despite attempting to address the creaking, some movement still remains in the bike.
- More air was added to the tires due to the bike’s full suspension design.
- Notably, the reviewer found it strange that other reviews didn’t mention the creaking, implying it might be specific to this individual bike.
- A detailed evaluation of the bike’s performance under various conditions, including windy weather and battery levels, was conducted.
As he mentioned that it loosened up, from the stuff that I’ve done with it so, he used his little torque wrench and got it back to where it needed to be.
Sand Performance Test and Speed Demonstration
- During a sand test, the bike struggled in loose sand but performed better on packed sand.
- The reviewer highlighted the bike’s ability to reach impressive speeds, hitting 35 miles per hour.
- The bike’s speed and handling capabilities were emphasized, with praise for its lack of ghost pedaling interruptions.
- A comparison to another reviewer’s experience with unlocking the throttle for higher speeds was mentioned.
- The bike’s braking performance was evaluated, showcasing both its stopping distance and potential handling concerns at higher speeds.
This puppy can run… what it lacks in a couple areas it definitely makes up in speed. You know what, no ghost pedaling all the way up.
Battery Life and Distance Covered
- The remaining battery level was closely monitored throughout the review, showing dynamic fluctuations between bars.
- Despite the battery level dropping to three bars, the reviewer noted a positive impression of the bike’s performance compared to expectations.
- Comments on the battery life in relation to the bike’s size and capacity were included, along with the expected mileage range for such a setup.
We are down to our last three bars… it just keeps popping up to the fourth one but then it keeps dropping down.
Battery Management & Performance
- The display accurately reflects the power mode and assists in managing battery levels effectively.
- The bike switches between eco and power modes based on the power being drawn during different levels of pedal assistance.
- Despite concerns about power consumption, the bike’s mileage performance is impressive.
- The suspension, although not top-of-the-line, provides a comfortable ride at the current price point.
The display is really accurate when it comes to these two modes, allowing for efficient battery management and performance assessment.
Riding Experience
- The bike feels like a big bike, even without battery power, it didn’t ride badly.
- Surprisingly, despite riding for an extended period without battery power, the reviewer managed to ride home in good spirits.
It’ll feel like a big bike but when it came to having no battery power, this bike didn’t ride that bad I mean, normally I would be totally smoked but I was relatively in good spirits by the time I made it home riding this bike for as long as I did without battery power.
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