Retrospec Joe Rev 2 Review (2026): Putting the ‘Joy’ in Joyride
Retrospec Joe Rev 2 Review (2026): Putting the ‘Joy’ in Joyride
Retrospec Joe Rev 2 评测（2026）：让“骑行”充满“乐趣”
TIRED: Seat is cheap-feeling and very hard. No suspension and no way to carry cargo. Range takes a huge hit on hills. No battery IP rating for water resistance. Not a “real” BMX. 缺点： 座椅质感廉价且非常硬。没有避震，也无法携带货物。在坡道上续航里程会大幅缩减。电池没有防水等级（IP rating）。它也不是一辆“真正”的 BMX 小轮车。
Though I’ve since gotten used to it, every time I ride the electric blue Joe Rev 2 electric BMX, people stare. Their heads turn as they drive past, eyes narrowed. “Is that an adult riding a BMX bike?” I imagine the thought process going. “Why is it so fast? Why is it so big?” These are valid questions, and they all have the same answer: Because it’s fun. 虽然我已经习惯了，但每次我骑着那辆电光蓝色的 Joe Rev 2 电动 BMX 时，人们总会盯着我看。当他们开车经过时，会转过头来，眯起眼睛。“那是个成年人在骑 BMX 吗？”我猜他们心里在想，“为什么它这么快？为什么它这么大？”这些问题都很合理，而答案只有一个：因为它很有趣。
In fact, my entire family has taken turns riding this bike all over town for the past four weeks, testing it up and down hills, taking it on grocery runs, and even staying out riding until the battery drained. The verdict? The Joe Rev 2 may not be the smoothest ride, but for the price, it’s a unique and worthwhile option for basic cruising and casual riding. 事实上，在过去的四周里，我全家人轮流骑着这辆车在城里到处转，测试它上下坡的表现，骑着它去买菜，甚至骑到电池耗尽。结论是什么？Joe Rev 2 可能不是骑行体验最平顺的，但考虑到价格，它对于日常代步和休闲骑行来说，是一个独特且值得的选择。
California-based Retrospec specializes in affordable outdoor toys; primarily paddleboards, longboards, bikes, and no-frills ebikes like the foldable Judd Rev 2, which WIRED contributing reviewer Michael Venutolo-Mantovani wrote “captures the vibe of being a 12-year-old kid and riding your bike more than anything I’ve ridden in some time.” 总部位于加州的 Retrospec 专注于经济实惠的户外运动产品，主要是桨板、长板、自行车以及像可折叠 Judd Rev 2 那样简约实用的电动自行车。WIRED 特约评论员 Michael Venutolo-Mantovani 曾评价该系列：“它捕捉到了 12 岁孩子骑车时的那种氛围，比我近期骑过的任何车都更具这种感觉。”
The entry-level Joe Rev was created in this same spirit—a full-sized, BMX-inspired frame with fun color options (electric blue, matte gray), 3-inch tan wall balloon tires, and those unmistakable handlebars. There are no apps or fancy readouts, no lights, and no shocks. Just five levels of pedal assist and a throttle attached to a single-speed drivetrain and 750-watt rear-hub motor. 入门级的 Joe Rev 正是秉承这种精神而生——它拥有全尺寸、受 BMX 启发的车架，提供有趣的配色（电光蓝、哑光灰），配备 3 英寸棕色胎壁的宽胎，以及标志性的车把。它没有应用程序或花哨的显示屏，没有车灯，也没有避震。只有五级助力模式和一个连接到单速传动系统和 750 瓦后轮毂电机的油门。
“No cream, no sugar” is even printed on the chain stays, lest one forget the minimalist doctrine. On the plus side, this lack of bones allows the Joe Rev 2 to weigh in on the lighter side at 56 pounds. 后下叉上甚至印着“No cream, no sugar”（不加奶，不加糖），以免人们忘记其极简主义的宗旨。好的一面是，这种“去繁就简”的设计让 Joe Rev 2 的重量保持在较轻的 56 磅（约 25.4 公斤）。
This is the second iteration of the original Joe Rev, which is still available (for now) at the sale price of $1,200. The Rev 2 sports a bigger 500 Wh battery with a listed 60-mile range (up from 48 miles) and an updated display. Namely, a 2-by-2.5-inch LCD screen on the left handlebar displaying power level, battery life, and speed, as opposed to the original’s bare-basic hub with buttons. 这是初代 Joe Rev 的第二个版本，初代目前仍以 1200 美元的促销价销售。Rev 2 配备了更大的 500 Wh 电池，标称续航里程达到 60 英里（从 48 英里提升），并升级了显示屏。具体来说，左车把上安装了一个 2x2.5 英寸的 LCD 屏幕，用于显示电量等级、电池寿命和速度，而不再是初代那种只有按钮的简陋轮毂显示器。
At one point during the testing period, my almost-14-year-old son, who is 5’ 10” and 145 pounds, took the Joe Rev 2 out on a full battery to see how long he could ride in our town of hills. We were all surprised to find he hit the red “recharge” light in about 20 miles. It shouldn’t have been too much of a shock, given that the hills were steep, and he was using the throttle primarily. But it is a good reminder that, like all ebikes, the Joe Rev 2’s range will vary dramatically depending on rider weight, speed, and conditions. 在测试期间，我快 14 岁的儿子（身高 5 英尺 10 英寸，体重 145 磅）在满电状态下骑着 Joe Rev 2 出去，想看看在我们这个多山的城镇里能骑多久。令我们惊讶的是，他在骑行约 20 英里后就亮起了红色的“充电”灯。考虑到坡度很陡，而且他主要使用油门，这其实并不令人意外。但这提醒我们，像所有电动自行车一样，Joe Rev 2 的续航里程会根据骑行者的体重、速度和路况发生巨大变化。
As is typical with ebikes, some assembly of the Joe Rev 2 is required upon arrival. Chiefly, attaching the wheels, pedals, and handlebars, for which it comes with a generously sized set of hex wrenches. The first night, it took a couple of tries to get the front wheel seated properly—there was a slight wobble during my husband’s inaugural ride around the block, but after further tightening, it has not resurfaced. The brakes are mechanical disc with 180 mm rotors, which also occasionally needed tightening, but otherwise caused no issues during the testing period. 和大多数电动自行车一样，Joe Rev 2 到货后需要进行一些组装。主要是安装车轮、踏板和车把，包装内附赠了一套尺寸齐全的内六角扳手。第一晚，我们尝试了几次才把前轮安装到位——我丈夫在街区进行首次骑行时，车轮有轻微晃动，但在进一步拧紧后，问题再未出现。刹车采用的是 180 毫米碟盘的机械碟刹，偶尔也需要调整松紧，但在测试期间没有出现其他问题。
Aside from the lack of suspension—you will feel every bump—my only major complaint is the seat. In fact, my butt still hurts as I write this from even a short ride yesterday. The Joe Rev 2’s seat is hard, plasticky, and small—definitely worth swapping out if you’re going to be riding it regularly. 除了缺乏避震（你会感觉到每一个颠簸）之外，我唯一的主要抱怨就是座椅。事实上，当我写下这段话时，昨天那次短暂的骑行依然让我的屁股隐隐作痛。Joe Rev 2 的座椅又硬、又塑料感十足且很小——如果你打算经常骑它，绝对值得更换一个更好的座椅。