Biktrix Beast 2 and sizing for the vertically challenged

[Jcritesmd]

Newbie here. To ebikes at least. I've had an extensive history of two wheel sport. Road bike enthusiast, MTN bike, also dirt bike and dual sport motorcycle touring. I have been researching bikes. I found myself going down the rabbit hole with analysis paralysis. In the end, I'm not as big as I'd like to be to buy the bike that I need. I remember going to Disneyland when I was seven years old (60 yrs ago!) and there was a sign that Mickey Mouse was holding next to the entrance to a ride. It said you must be this tall to ride this ride. Felt cheated because I couldn't go.
I've concluded that I wanna Biktix E bike with 1000 Watt mid drive. There's not a whole lot left in supply of the Jug Ultra Duo. After looking at the beast, I still think that's the best one for me. But I found a beast at electricitycycles.com and David has been a champ helping me. I live in rural Montana and there's a beautiful 35 mile river railroad right of way to ride Not maintained- MTN bike terrain just flat. I need the double Batt that the beast has. I am 5 foot 8.5 in, 30 in inseam. My dirt bike standover seat height is 33 inches and I get by, I'm right at the break point on size for this bike. Is there anyone out there in the same situation trying to stare down mickey mouse?

 

[Ridetoglide]

I think it may be doable for your height. I'm 6 feet tall, that is my seat height in the pic. I'm not sure how much it goes down because i raised it once right after I got the bike but i know i raised it at least a few inches. I can measure the seat height for you when i get home if you like. One issue you may have is difficulty getting on if you have something attached to the rear rack.

 

[Ridetoglide]

What i am trying to figure out is the difference between the original Beast and the Beast 2 ?

 

[Jcritesmd]

Great! Do you know your inseam? Could you measure how much seat post is extended and the seat height on yours? I will probably need to use panniers to carry anything. When I get my bike I'll post some pic's and discussion. Cheers!

 

[voidedwarranty]

Newbie here. To ebikes at least. I've had an extensive history of two wheel sport. Road bike enthusiast, MTN bike, also dirt bike and dual sport motorcycle touring. I have been researching bikes. I found myself going down the rabbit hole with analysis paralysis. In the end, I'm not as big as I'd like to be to buy the bike that I need. I remember going to Disneyland when I was seven years old (60 yrs ago!) and there was a sign that Mickey Mouse was holding next to the entrance to a ride. It said you must be this tall to ride this ride. Felt cheated because I couldn't go.
I've concluded that I wanna Biktix E bike with 1000 Watt mid drive. There's not a whole lot left in supply of the Jug Ultra Duo. After looking at the beast, I still think that's the best one for me. But I found a beast at electricitycycles.com and David has been a champ helping me. I live in rural Montana and there's a beautiful 35 mile river railroad right of way to ride Not maintained- MTN bike terrain just flat. I need the double Batt that the beast has. I am 5 foot 8.5 in, 30 in inseam. My dirt bike standover seat height is 33 inches and I get by, I'm right at the break point on size for this bike. Is there anyone out there in the same situation trying to stare down mickey mouse?

5'7" here. Bought a Juggernaut HD Duo back in February. If the seat post is bottomed out I can just about flat foot it while still seated. Bolton ebikes sells Biktrix Juggernauts and also has their own version of the "Beast". Size wise, the Beast may be too big

 

[Jcritesmd]

Thanks for that. They do call it a Beast for a reason... Do you happen to know your inseam length? I might have to get some logging boots with 2 inch heels!

 

[voidedwarranty]

Thanks for that. They do call it a Beast for a reason... Do you happen to know your inseam length? I might have to get some logging boots with 2 inch heels!

30" but with sneakers on I can squeeze 31". I haven't measured my floor to seat height but when seated and not moving I'm on my toes with little in the ways of proper control. I can tilt the bike, keep one foot on the pedals and one foot flat on the ground which is a halfway decent work around.

I don't ride with my seat post bottomed out because I have a child seat that clamps to the seat post and has its own minimum seat post height requirements in order to mount correctly

 

[Jcritesmd]

I use the same technique with my dirt bike. I'll post again when I get my bike and have some observations to report.