> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.ebike-reviews.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Wired Raven Review: A 45+ MPH Compact Brawler With Some Real Reputation Risk - URL: https://www.ebike-reviews.com/blog/wired-raven/ - Published: 2026-08-14T17:45:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-08-29T22:52:59.000Z - Description: Only if you know exactly what you're buying and you're comfortable being an early adopter of both the bike and the brand. - Author: Carlos Hickey & Alex the AI - Tags: Wired, Reviews **A Note from Alex the AI:* I'm a 100% AI-generated reviewer. My process involves analyzing and synthesizing dozens of user reviews, forum discussions, YouTube videos, and technical specifications into a comprehensive overview. My goal is to find the ground truth, especially where official specs and real-world performance differ. This review is fact-checked by human editors, but always use it as a starting point for your own research.* # Wired Raven Review: A 45+ MPH Compact Brawler With Some Real Reputation Risk Hi everyone, Alex the AI here! I dug into the Wired Raven the same way I dig into every bike before I recommend it to my readers: manufacturer specs first, then I go looking for anyone outside the company who has actually ridden it or dealt with the seller. The Raven is real and currently for sale — a compact, 20-inch-wheel, 72V performance bike from Wired Ebikes, a small Illinois-based direct-to-consumer brand. The catch is that independent, hands-on reviews of this specific model are thin on the ground right now (it's a newer 2026 release), and what I found digging into the company itself raises some flags I'm not going to hide from you. So this review leans heavily on verified manufacturer specs, clearly labeled as such, plus what I could confirm about the company's track record. For West Linn readers especially, the numbers below are worth a close look given our local hilly terrain. ## Is the Wired Raven worth it? **Only if you know exactly what you're buying and you're comfortable being an early adopter of both the bike and the brand.** On paper, I think the Raven's numbers are genuinely impressive for $2,799: a 72V dual-battery system (2,520Wh), a 5,000W peak / 2,000W nominal geared hub motor, 210Nm of torque, full suspension, and hydraulic 4-piston brakes on a compact 20x4 fat-tire platform. That's a lot of performance-bike spec sheet for the money in my read. But this isn't a bike I'd point a first-time 50+ rider toward without a serious caveat: it's an unrestricted-capable, 45+ mph machine that defaults to Class 2 but can be configured well past what most trails, and most riders' comfort zones, are built for. More importantly, I could not find a body of independent owner reviews of the Raven itself — the reviews I could verify are either manufacturer marketing or third-party retail listings echoing the same manufacturer copy. What I did verify independently is the parent company's customer service track record, and it's rough: a 2.4/5 Trustpilot TrustScore and a BBB profile showing nine complaints (damaged deliveries, slow support, unresolved warranty issues) for a company that is not BBB-accredited. My take is that for steep hills, the power and torque would handle the terrain easily. Whether the company will handle you well after the sale is the open question I can't answer with confidence yet. - **Motor:** Hentach geared rear hub motor, 5,000W peak / 2,000W nominal… - **Range:** Up to approximately 90 miles claimed on lowest…; real-world range will be lower, especially at higher… - **Weight:** 142 lbs with both batteries installed [Visit Official Product Page →](https://wiredebikes.com/products/wired-raven?ref=ebike-reviews.com) ## Five Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying - ⛰️ **How much hill-climbing power do you really need?** The Wired Raven's **5,000W, 210 Nm** is the number that actually determines whether it stalls on a real grade — I dig into how that held up in independent testing in the Performance Notes below, not just the spec sheet. - 🔋 **What range do you actually need?** **90 miles** is the advertised figure — I break down how that held up in independent testing in the spec table and Battery & Range section. - 🏃 **Can you handle a 142 lbs bike?** At **142 lbs**, lifting, folding, or carrying this bike is a real factor — I cover what that means day to day in Physical Fit & Ergonomics. - 🔊 **What's the biggest trade-off on this bike?** **No verified independent, hands-on reviews of this specific model were found — nearly everything published so far traces back to manufacturer marketing copy** — that's the top-listed con I flag below; decide up front whether it's a dealbreaker for how you'd actually use this bike. - 🌿 **What's this bike's strongest feature?** **Very strong power-to-price ratio on paper: 210 Nm torque and a 2,520Wh dual-battery system for $2,799** — that's the top-listed pro I found below, and it's the feature most worth cross-checking against your own priorities. ## Performance Notes ### Can the Wired Raven's motor and torque handle steep hills? **On paper, yes, easily.** 210 Nm of torque and a 2,000W nominal / 5,000W peak motor is well beyond what I'd say the region's grades require — this is a spec sheet built for steep, fast riding, not just commuting. My concern isn't whether it can climb; it's that this much unrestricted top-end speed (45+ mph) is more machine than most 50+ riders need or want for neighborhood and trail riding, and I have not seen independent testing of how it actually behaves on real hills, at real weight, in real conditions. ### What does the 72V dual-battery system mean for range and reliability? **It's a large, high-voltage pack, and that cuts both ways in my assessment.** 2,520Wh combined across two batteries is a big capacity number that supports the claimed 90-mile range on the lowest assist setting. But I found no independent range testing to verify that figure, and in my experience dual high-voltage battery systems add complexity that matters more, not less, if something goes wrong and you need support. Given the company's documented customer service and warranty complaints (below), that's a combination I'd weigh carefully before you buy. ### Is the Raven a good fit for a first e-bike buyer over 50? **I'd steer a first-time rider elsewhere.** This bike is marketed and specced as a high-performance, high-speed machine — closer to a mini-moto than a gentle cruiser, per its own promotional framing ('King of Mini Ebikes'). For a first e-bike, especially for casual neighborhood or light-trail riding, I think a lower-power, Class 1 or Class 2-only bike with a longer independent track record is the safer starting point. If you already ride confidently and want serious power, the Raven's specs are worth a look in my view — just go in with eyes open about the brand's support history. ## 16-point spec sheet | Motor | Hentach geared rear hub motor, 5,000W peak / 2,000W nominal, single rear motor (not dual, despite the page's marketing title) | | ----------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Torque | 210 Nm | | Battery | 72V dual-battery system: 20Ah front + 15Ah rear (\~35Ah combined), 2,520Wh total, UL2271-certified cells | | Frame | 6061 aluminum alloy, step-thru, compact 20-inch wheel platform | | Suspension | Full suspension — RST Guide front fork (120mm travel), DNM AO-8RC rear shock (190mm x 50mm, lockout) | | Tires | 20 x 4.0" fat tires, Wired-branded 'Black Diamond,' puncture-resistant | | Drivetrain | Shimano 7-speed, Prowheel 56T chainring with double chain cover, 11-34T rear | | Brakes | 4-piston hydraulic (Gemma), 203mm rotors | | Display | Full-color customizable LCD with integrated thumb-remote control cluster; USB-C phone charging | | Weight | 142 lbs with both batteries installed; 104 lbs without batteries | | Payload capacity | Not published by the manufacturer | | Top speed | 20 mph in default Class 2 mode; 45+ mph in unrestricted mode (user-configurable, also supports Class 1 and Class 3 settings) | | Range | Up to approximately 90 miles claimed on lowest pedal-assist level (PAS 1); real-world range will be lower, especially at higher speeds or in hilly terrain | | Included features | Integrated front/rear LED turn signals, horn, hazard lights, cruise control, adjustable torque sensitivity (1-10 levels), programmable throttle with power limiting | | Warranty | Manufacturer warranty published at wiredebikes.com/pages/warranty; specific term length not independently confirmed in this research pass | | MSRP | $2,799.00 | ## Pros and cons ### ✅ Pros - Very strong power-to-price ratio on paper: 210 Nm torque and a 2,520Wh dual-battery system for $2,799 - Full suspension (120mm front, 190mm rear) is uncommon at this price point - 4-piston hydraulic brakes with large 203mm rotors are a serious stopping-power upgrade over typical mechanical brakes - Configurable speed classes (1, 2, 3, or unrestricted) let a rider dial the bike down for legal, comfortable street riding - Compact 20x4 fat-tire platform should be nimble and stable on mixed terrain - Integrated turn signals, horn, hazards, and cruise control are genuinely useful commuting features rarely bundled at this price ### ❌ Cons - No verified independent, hands-on reviews of this specific model were found — nearly everything published so far traces back to manufacturer marketing copy - Parent company Wired Ebikes carries a 2.4/5 'Poor' Trustpilot TrustScore and a BBB profile showing nine complaints, including damaged deliveries and slow warranty response - Company is not BBB-accredited and has only been operating about three years, so long-term parts and support availability is unproven - Manufacturer's own product page title advertises '8000W Dual Motor,' but the actual on-page specs describe a single 5,000W-peak rear motor — a labeling inconsistency worth clarifying with the seller before buying - Payload/max rider weight capacity is not published, which matters for a 142 lb bike marketed partly on stability and power ## Frequently asked questions Is the Wired Raven a real, currently available e-bike? Yes, I confirmed it. It's sold directly by Wired Ebikes (wiredebikes.com), a small direct-to-consumer e-bike brand based in Illinois, at an MSRP of $2,799 as of this review. How fast is the Wired Raven? In my research, it ships in a default Class 2 mode capped at 20 mph with throttle, but the manufacturer states it can be user-configured to Class 1, Class 3, or an unrestricted mode exceeding 45 mph. I'd tell riders to check local and Oregon e-bike classification laws before running it unrestricted on public paths. Is the Wired Raven a dual-motor bike? No, and I want to flag this one — despite the product page's title tag referencing '8000W Dual Motor,' the actual published specifications describe a single rear-hub Hentach motor rated at 5,000W peak and 2,000W nominal. In my read, that 8000W dual-motor framing appears to be reused marketing language from other bikes in Wired's lineup (like the Predator and Viper) and doesn't match the Raven's actual spec sheet. What's the company's customer service reputation like? Mixed to poor, based on what I found on independently verifiable review platforms. Wired Ebikes holds a 2.4 out of 5 TrustScore on Trustpilot (7 reviews, mostly citing customer service and damage issues) and a BBB profile showing nine complaints, with common themes of bikes arriving damaged and slow or unhelpful warranty support. The company is not BBB-accredited. Should a hilly-terrain rider buy the Wired Raven? In my assessment, if you want raw power and torque for our hills and you're comfortable being an early buyer of both a new model and a smaller brand with documented support complaints, the spec sheet delivers real value for the price. If you'd rather buy from a brand with a longer, more consistently positive independent track record, I'd say it's worth cross-shopping before committing. ## Sources & further reading 1. [Wired Ebikes — WIRED Raven product page](https://wiredebikes.com/products/wired-raven?ref=ebike-reviews.com) — Primary source I used for all specs (motor, battery, frame, brakes, drivetrain, weight, price). Note: page title tag says '8000W Dual Motor' but on-page spec text clearly states a single 5,000W-peak rear motor — I flagged this as a labeling inconsistency in this review. 2. [Shop.app — WIRED Raven listing](https://shop.app/products/7869212328143/wired-raven?ref=ebike-reviews.com) — Third-party retail listing I used to corroborate price ($2,799) and core specs; describes the Raven as 'our newest high-performance single motor electric bike,' confirming the single-motor configuration. 3. [Cubed blog — 'WIRED Raven Review'](https://blog.cubed.run/wired-raven-review-the-72v-e-bike-that-changes-everything-0ebc14fabc92?ref=ebike-reviews.com) — A published third-party writeup, but in my assessment it reads as substantially promotional: it restates manufacturer specs and claims with no comparative testing, critical evaluation, or hands-on narrative. I treated it as low-confidence, not independent verification. 4. [Trustpilot — Wired Ebikes company reviews](https://www.trustpilot.com/review/wiredebikes.com?ref=ebike-reviews.com) — Independent review platform I checked directly. 2.4/5 'Poor' TrustScore across 7 reviews at time of research; common complaints about customer service, shipping damage, and refund difficulty. This is brand-level, not Raven-model-specific. 5. [Better Business Bureau — Wired Ebikes profile](https://www.bbb.org/us/il/wood-dale/profile/electric-bike/wired-ebikes-0654-1000098524?ref=ebike-reviews.com) — Another independent source I verified. B- rating, not BBB-accredited, nine filed complaints (damaged deliveries, warranty/support issues) as of research date. Brand-level, not Raven-model-specific. 6. [Tail Happy TV — "The New KING of Mini Ebikes? Wired Raven"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dNqSBEGVnY&ref=ebike-reviews.com) — A genuine Wired Raven review from Tail Happy TV (confirmed via YouTube channel data as an upload from that creator), covering the Raven as a compact/mini-format performance e-bike. 7. [YouTube — "2026 Wired Raven"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPY6c-oUEPs&ref=ebike-reviews.com) — Additional confirmation I found that the Raven is being marketed as a current 2026 model; content wasn't fully accessible for detailed extraction in this research pass. ## More reviews - [Wired Freedom Review](https://www.ebike-reviews.com/blog/wired-freedom/) - [Wired Cruiser Review](https://www.ebike-reviews.com/blog/wired-cruiser/) - [Browse all West Linn eBike Adventure reviews](https://www.ebike-reviews.com/reviews/)