2023 VTUVIA Reindeer Review

The Reindeer from VTUVIA features a 750W motor, 720Wh of battery capacity, and a riding experience that is sure to put a smile on your face.

Video Review

Written Review

Today we'll be chatting about the Reindeer from VTUVIA. This is the 3rd or 4th VTUVIA Ebike we've tested in the last few months, and the Reindeer is on par with the bikes we've tested so far! Without too much yammering, let's dive into the specs!

VTUVIA offers a competitive 2-year warranty, which you can check out here.

Online Ordering & Assembly: Easy assembly, standard packaging, quick unbox to ride time

VTUVIA has almost 60 dealers in the US, which can be found on their dealer locator. If you don't like near one, how was the assembly process? Fairly straightforward, with all the included things needed to get the Reindeer up and running, and in a reasonably short amount of time.

If you want to get a taste of the assembly process, you can check out the Reindeer Assembly Video.

Comfort & Ride Feel: Stable, yet sporty

The Reindeer is a no-frills, fat tire Ebike that gets the job done. Now, that doesn't sound overly exciting, but it is factual. When it comes to comfort, the Reindeer relies heavily on the fat, 26" x 4" tires, and front suspension. The frame has a low 20" standover height, which makes it accessible to those gravitationally challenged folks, or people who need a step-through, due to injury or something of that nature. VTUVIA claims that the rider's height can be between 5'8" and 6'5" and I can't argue with that! I might even go as far as to say that 5'7" might even be a good fit here. Usually, we comment on the upper limits claimed by some of these brands, but with an adjustable stem, the Reinder is ready to take on riders of all shapes and sizes. Our unit didn't have an adjustable stem, but that's a small, easy upgrade that would allow someone who is a bit taller to get nice and cozy.

The ride feel here was typical, I would say, of a fat tire Ebike. We recently reviewed the Gemini, and that Ebike has a 1,000-watt motor, and top speeds higher than 30 MPH, and the Reindeer has plenty of power, and a fun sporty ride feel, but not necessarily to the same extent as its bigger brother. I like going fast, as you all know, and I had a blast hitting the top speed of 28MPH.

Utility: You can ride it it just about anywhere, but fenders and a rack are recommended

The Reindeer doesn't come with fenders or a rack, although currently, VTUVIA is offering both of those accessories free with a purchase of Reindeer. Our unit didn't have them, so I can't speak to the quality here, but since I've seen racks and fenders before, I know that they would be nice to have. Unless you're a glutton for punishment, fenders are needed for hitting any offroad terrain, which the bike can easily handle. But can my pants handle it? That's the real question. Since we don't have a rack, the Reindeer isn't ready to be a commuter, but if you had one, and those fenders, the Reindeer would be a decent all-around Ebike for pretty much whatever you wanted to do.

That's the nice thing about fat tire bikes: you can take them off-road and have a good time, or ride them on the pavement and cruise over every crack like it's not even there. If you wanted to take this thing over some nice paved trails, it handles that quite well, which I demonstrate in the ride test.

Safety: Pretty safe, with a few things to add for a 10/10 in this department

When it comes to safety, the Reindeer hits a few notes right on, and in other cases, there is some room for improvement. First and foremost, the brakes are rock solid! I have ridden a few bikes with Logan hydraulic brakes, and they seem to be getting more common in the Ebike market, and I see why. They function well and were reliable in all of my own personal testing so far. The 180mm rotors were a nice touch. With the top speed of 28MPH, hydraulic brakes are pretty much necessary, and we usually comment when we don't see them on similar Ebikes. So, no comment from us.

No matter what level of pedal assist you're in, even PAS 0, you get full access to the power by using the throttle. The throttle seems to top out at around 25 MPH, and you'll need to be in PAS 5 and use pedal assist to get those extra sweet 3 MPH out of the motor. Now why is that a safety thing? Well, if you're in traffic, or just around people in general, you may need to punch it to get to a faster speed to avoid a collision. If we didn't have access to the throttle, we might not make it out of that particular situation.

There are a few other safety things that I would like to point out as well. We've got double-locking grips, which are always a plus. We've got sidewall reflective strips on the tires, which help increase nighttime visibility. And last but not least, we've got an integrated front light to help illuminate your path in the wee hours of the morning. We don't get an integrated rear light, which would be nice to see on future iterations of the bike, but that's a small complaint, with tons of 3rd party lights ready to step in and help keep us safe.

Power & Performance: Fast enough for me, and that's saying something

Me and Ricky Bobby are soul mates, when it comes to top speed. Praying to Tom Cruise is where we start to differ slightly.

The Reindeer has enough torque to add a bit of zip to the riding experience. VTUVIA claims it's 80Nm, but it feels like more somehow. The 750-watt motor peaks at 1,100-Watts and the overall impression I got was the Reindeer was designed to provide an approachable Ebike that also was capable of a bit of sportiness. Now that's my cup of tea. An evening cup of caffeine-free green tea.

The battery has about 720 watt-hours, which should get you around 30 miles on the low end, and 50 miles on the high end. Now, that depends on a ton of factors, but those are good estimates. Based on my riding, using the throttle often, I'd probably get around 30 miles or so at 220lbs. The battery was also easy to remove. Now, normally that's not something I would comment on, but we've run across some of these under-the-downtube-batteries that don't have enough clearance to easily be removed, but VTUVIA nailed it on the Reindeer, giving us ample space to get this battery in and out as needed.

Closing Thoughts: Not much to complain about

Overall, I liked the Reindeer for what it was. I had a blast riding it, and I would imagine anyone that hops on it for the first time would have a similar experience. It has some nice little additions, like the double-locking grips and sidewall reflective stripes, but doesn't feel like a complete package while missing the rack and fenders. As I mentioned, it looks like anyone who picks one up will get those for free, but I can't speak to them, since our unit did not feature those.

If you do get the fenders and rack, there's not a whole lot to complain about.

If you guys have one of these bad boys and would love to share your experience, let us know how you're liking the Reindeer in the comments below.

We appreciate the continued support and engagement in this growing community, and we'll catch ya on the next one!