Magicycle Deer 20 in Step-Thru Full Suspension Electric Bike
- Class 2
- 1,001-1,500 Wh
- 61-80 mi claimed
- 351-400 lb max load
SVT Score, Mid
A 20-inch step-through fat tire e-bike with full suspension, a 1,040 Wh battery and hydraulic brakes, shipped at 20 mph and heavy at 84 lb.
$1,449
We may earn a commission if you buy through this link. It never affects our scores. How this works
Usability
5.4 out of 10- Range: 60-80 mi estimated in the manual; the page claims 100+ mi
- Peak: 1,500 W printed, not scored
- Fork: 80 mm travel per the store FAQ; rear shock travel not published
- Payload: 400 lb in the manual; the page prints 450 lb
Better on weightMagicycle Ocelot Pro$1,149Scores 6.0- Turn signals: tail light with turn signals sold separately ($20.99)
- Searched: Certipedia Intertek SGS UL TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada
Better on verificationPuckipuppy GoldenR Pro Dual-Motor E-Bike$1,999.99Scores 6.0
- Option: second listing $1,649.00, hitch rack $1,899.00, second 20 Ah battery $2,199.00
Strengths
- Strong hydraulic braking
- Large battery for long rides
- Rack and fenders come fitted
- Throttle plus seven assist levels
- Full suspension soaks up rough ground
Drawbacks
- Heavy to lift onto a car rack
- Battery warranty is prorated
- Cadence sensor gives jumpy starts
- Ships limited and needs a menu change for full speed
- Turn signals sold separately
- Owner reports of battery and display failures
A comfortable full-suspension fat tire bike for shorter riders, but very heavy
Specs
- TypeFat Tire
- E-Bike ClassClass 2
- Battery1,001-1,500 Wh
- MotorHub
- Top Speed21-28 mph
- Claimed Range61-80 mi
- Weight71-85 lb
- Max Rider Load351-400 lb
- BrakesHydraulic disc
- SuspensionFull
- FoldingDoes not fold
- CertificationsClaimed only
- Warranty2 Years
Not checked: Rear shock travel, not published
At a glance
- Shimano 7-speed freewheel
- Rider height 4'10" to 6'2"
- Ships from California
- The brand-story page says MAGICYCLE INC owns and operates the site, with no state or address given, so no US legal entity is named.
- The MAGICYCLE US trademark (Reg. 6289455, bicycles) is registered to Shenzhen Shangsheng Technology Co., Ltd. of Shenzhen, China.
- Magicycle e-bikes are sold in the US through the brand's own store, magicyclebike.com, which ships from a warehouse in California to the mainland US.
- The store's privacy policy says Magicycle Bike operates the store from an address in San Po Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
- The store sells fat tire cruisers, full-suspension SUV bikes and a folding model.
- Independent e-bike dealers in several states also sell the bikes.
- The brand's Amazon listings are Shop Direct links to its own store and carry no ratings.
The Magicycle Deer 20 in is a step-through full-suspension fat tire e-bike with a 52 V, 20 Ah LG battery (52 V x 20 Ah = 1,040 Wh) and a 750 W nominal rear hub motor rated 100 Nm. It ships limited to 20 mph on assist and throttle, and the display can raise the assist limit to 28 mph.
It has 180 mm hydraulic disc brakes, an 80 mm lockout fork, a rear coil shock, Kenda 20x4.0 in tires, a 16 in 6061 aluminium frame and a Shimano 7-speed drivetrain.
The manual gives 84 lb and a 400 lb total payload (the page prints 83 lb and 450 lb), an estimated range of 60-80 miles (the page claims 100+ miles) and rider heights of 4 ft 10 in to 6 ft 2 in.
In the box: battery, charger, front and tail light, colour display with USB charging, front and rear fenders, rear rack, reflectors, bell, kickstand and pedals. Dawn Yellow, Space Gray and Sierra Blue sell at $1,449.00, and Pearl White is sold out at the same price.
A second store listing of the same bike sells it at $1,649.00, with a hitch-rack option at $1,899.00 and a second 20 Ah battery option at $2,199.00. A tail light with turn signals sells separately for $20.99.
Questions answered from our data
How much does an electric bike cost?The 245 electric bikes we list run from $799 to $12,500, with a median of $1,995.
Are electric bikes UL certified?88 of the 245 electric bikes we list carry a UL 2849 listing we could look up by model.
How far can an electric bike go?209 of the 245 electric bikes we list claim 41 miles or more on a charge, each on its maker's own basis.
Which electric bikes have a battery over 1,000 Wh?14 of the 245 electric bikes we list have a battery over 1,000 Wh, as their makers rate it.
