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Safety features are paramount in any bicycle, yet the Reevo’s braking system fell alarmingly short. Weighing close to 70 pounds, the bike required excessive force to stop, raising serious concerns about its safety on the road. Designed with inexpensive caliper brakes and lacking the stability of modern disc brakes, the Reevo posed a substantially higher risk than comparable bicycles.
Furthermore, the technology—deemed revolutionary—could offer both electric and pedal-assisted power, but in reality, it often worked against the rider. Instead of enhancing the pedaling experience, users reported that the system felt inefficient and left them grappling with an alarming lack of control.