Electrek.co
by Micah Toll
I’ve been eyeing the Zugo Rhino electric bike for a while now, especially the version in that trippy color-changing indigo paint job.
I finally got the chance to test out not one but two of them when the company let me put some good honest miles on the step-over and step-through variants of the Zugo Rhino.
Zugo Rhino Tech Specs • Motor: 750W continuous hub motor • Top speed: Shipped 20 mph (32 km/h), can be unlocked to 28 mph (45 km/h) • Range: Up to 80 miles (130 km) on pedal assist with larger battery option • Battery: 48V 15.6Ah (750 Wh) or 21Ah (1 kWh) • Weight: 65 lb (30 kg) • Wheels: 20 inches with 4-inch fat tires
Having spent some fun saddle time on both of them, I can tell you that the bikes give you exactly the type of ride you’d expect just from looking at them – a powerful and fun joyride that is somehow equal parts relaxing and exciting.
A big part of the mix of a laid back and yet exciting ride comes from the combination of performance and comfort.
With a powerful motor and nice big battery, the Zugo Rhino electric bike has plenty of acceleration, speed, and range. But when you add in the tall bars and long bench seat, you get a bike that is just as comfortable as it is brawny.
Those two attributes combine beautifully into a ride that will have you picking the bugs from your teeth after smiling ear from ear.