Revi OG Original Cheetah Café Racer Electric Beach Cruiser

Cheetah Version Comparison

What's the difference between the Original Cheetah (this product page) and the new Cheetah Plus? The Revi Cheetah Plus includes some upgrades not found on the Original Cheetah, including:

• Black frame with leather-wrapped black tank cover and heat-stamped Revi Logo.
• Adjustable stem for a more upright riding posture (now supports riders up to 6'-7" vs 6'-5" in height).
• Kenda anti-puncture tires with reflective strip for boosted reliability and safety.
• New brighter headlight design.
• New saddle design, which is wider, thicker and softer.
• Larger full-color display. LCD display firmware with smooth start feature. Now you can read error code on the main screen.

For a more comprehensive comparison of all the Cheetah models, check out this blog post.

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Revi Bikes Cheetah User's Manual

Revi Bikes Cheetah Color LCD C900E-USB Display Manual

Electric Bike Review (EBR) Review

Our friends at Electric Bike Review really loved the Revi Bikes Cheetah. They summarized their full review with a helpful Pros and Cons list:

Pros:

• The twist throttle is active at zero and overrides each of the five pedal assist levels, considering the heavy build of this product and less efficient knobby tires, it’s nice to have help getting started
• The 750-watt geared motor and 48-volt battery system really kicks, the bike was able to move Sam with ease, and he weighs 200+ lbs, it’s neat that the frame is rated up to 33lbs while most other ebikes are just rated for 200lbs or 250lbs but do keep an eye on the spokes if you’re a heavier rider, so they don’t loosen up
• Very cool styling, everything from the gas tank-inspired battery casing to the large steel headlight and elongated fork resembles a motorcycle and the big tires feel proportional, consider swapping to slick fat tires to make the bike smoother and more efficient (the size is 26″ x 4″)
• It’s great that they upgraded to hydraulic disc brakes vs. mechanical because they are more consistent and won’t stretch out over time, you need the extra stopping power with such a heavy and powerful e-bike
• Even though this frame only comes in high-step, the minimum saddle height is fairly low and approachable because the seat tube is angled way back, I love longer handlebars that sweep back to meet you, so you can sit upright and comfortable
• Padded grips, an oversized saddle with springs, high-volume fat tires, and the longer handlebar all contribute to reduced vibration and make this a comfy ride… even without suspension, consider a 30.4mm seat post suspension for even more comfort
• The kickstand is mounted near the center of the bike, which is probably good considering the length and weight of the frame, but far back enough that the pedal won’t lock if you back it up or pedal backward (to work on the drivetrain), I like that it offers an adjustable length
• Great choice of pedals here, these things are oversized, extra stiff, provide great traction, and look nice
• The display panel is large, bright, and easy to read and interpret in color vs. many others which are black and white grayscale, I like that it has a day/night mode if you hold the + button for a few seconds
• In low-beam mode, the headlight has this cool blue circle that is really attention-grabbing, it’s cool that the light is wired-in to run off of the main battery, can be aimed a bit, and has low and high beam
• The lower crown of the fork has this big metal pin built into it that stops the handlebars and fork from turning all the way to the right or left, which would scratch or ding the frame… great attention to detail with that

Cons:

• Weighing in at nearly 76lbs, this ebike is heavier than average
• This ebike only comes in one frame size, but it’s neat that they offer two color combinations
• The extra-long chain can bounce around when you’re pedaling with a high gear and I didn’t see a slap guard, I could hear the chain bounce up into the steel chain cover when going off curbs and this could create scratches that might eventually rust, consider using some clear box tape on the right chain stay to protect it without detracting from the nice aesthetic of the bike frame color
• The drivetrain is one step above base level on the Shimano product line and only offers 13 to 28 tooth spread vs. 11 to 32 or higher and that means you can’t climb as easily or pedal as comfortably at high speed, considering the higher top speed potential of the bike and heavier build, it would be nice to have a Shimano Deore with wider cassette
• I’m not a big fan of the oversized Shimano SIS indexed thumb shifter used here, it requires more reaching and hand/finger effort to shift, but they probably chose it to make room for the half-grip twist throttle housing, and at least it works well with gloves because the buttons are so large and spread out
• The display is nice, but it would be cool if it could swivel a bit more, be removable, or have a USB port built-in to charge phones, additional lights, or wireless speakers on the go
• Minor complaint, I love the headlight and wish that the bike also came with a backlight that was also wired in, I would definitely wear a light on my backpack, helmet, or use a rechargeable one on the seat post or seat stays
• Even with a nicer sealed 12-magnet cadence sensor like this, pedal assist still lags a bit when starting and stopping and isn’t as smooth or natural as a torque sensor or multi-sensor, I’m glad that the brake levers have motor inhibitor switches built in
• It’s great to have battery size choices, especially given the high power use of the larger motor and heavier ebike, but the 2-amp charger is going to take longer to fill than if they had opted for a 3 or 4 amp
• Minor complaint, I didn’t see anywhere to mount a water bottle or accessory on the seat tube or downtube, consider an anywhere adapter if you want to mount something here

Brent McCluskey — Electrified Reviews

Another one of our favorite independent ebike reviewers is Brent McCluskey from Electrified Review. This guy knows his stuff, and offers cool insights in all of his reviews. What does he have to say about the Cheetah?

"Ooooowheee! this electric bike is aces. it looks super vintage, like a blast from the past, and cruises like a Harley. Civi BIkes calls it the Cheetah, I call it "fun."

Check out the full video review below.

Civi Bikes Cheetah Assembly Instructions

2022 Cheetah LCD Display Tutorial

In this video, Revi Cheetah owner Rex walks through how to set up the display.

Cheetah Troubleshooting

Have you received an Error 9 message on your display? Rex from Revi Bikes is here to help, in this detailed troubleshooting video. 

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