Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon Review – Intro
Are you on the lookout for an unbiased and detailed Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon review to help you decide if this is the best electric hunting bike for you?
If you are, this report is right for you.
Continue reading to discover all the secrets and features that hunters all over the country have fallen in love with.
Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon Review: How Good Is This Electric Hunting Bike?
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The Dualie XR Rubicon Trail Edition is one of the best electric hunting bikes on the market today.
This awesome beast comes in
- Midnight Black,
- Winter Slate,
- Forest Green or a
- custom powder coat or
- Camo wrap.
It has got its name from one of North America’s most challenging off-road and overland trails. I’m talking, of course, about the Rubicon Trail.
Rungu equipped this Dualie XR hunting ebike with the tools and accessories necessary to tackle this famous Rubicon Trail.
Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon Review: The Best 3 Wheel Electric Hunting Bike?
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Before we dive any deeper into this Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon review, let me first address the elephant in the room.
A bike with 2 front wheels? Really?
Admitted, the dual front wheels look unusual and maybe even like a gimmick but trust me when I say that all you need to do is ride the Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon electric hunting bike once and you’ll agree how much these double front wheels improve performance, especially on very difficult terrains.
Having 2 front wheels greatly enhances stability. The Dualie XR Rubicon doesn’t even need a kickstand. It keeps upright all by itself.
This allows you to tackle difficult objects more slowly without the fear of losing balance.
It’s an awesome ride that can do things and go places that other 2-wheeled ebikes just can’t.
The 2 front wheels are close enough together that turning corners is no problem thanks to a unique steering setup with each of the front wheels still tracking like a regular bike.
It’s no surprise that many hunters also use the Dualie XR Rubicon to commute to work.
Keep on reading to uncover why exactly the Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon Trail Edition is such an amazing electric hunting bike.
Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon Review: Hill Climbing
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This hunting ebike loves to climb hills. And I’m not talking about slopes I’m talking about steep inclines or descents.
Rungu calls it the “Straight Up Climb Ability”.
Thanks to a “75/25” weight distribution the front tires stay on the ground when going uphill.
That allows you to climb hills with incredible grades of more than 50%. Yes, you read that right: more than 50%!
And you can do that while remaining seated and without getting out of the saddle. Absolutely breathtaking.
And if that wasn’t enough, the Dualie XR Rubicon Trail Edition by Rungu also descends better, too!
Thanks to the “Total Control Wheelbase” as Rungu calls it the Rubicon can descend hills more easily while simultaneously limiting the risk of any over-the-handlebar wipeouts.
Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon Review: About The Motor
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That’s not really surprising considering the Rubicon hunting electric bike comes fully equipped with the Bafang BBSHD 1120 W (G310.1000) mid drive motor.
As a mid drive motor with over 1000 W, it has the necessary torque and grip that’s needed to make hills seem like a mere inconvenience.
It has the power to get you up and over some tough obstacles that could stall many standard fat tire electric hunting bikes. I’m talking about grade 2 of the climbing rating system: up to 50%!
For an overview of more options check out my article about finding the best electric hunting bike for your needs.
Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon Review: About The Brakes
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To match the power of this motor, the Dualie XR Rubicon hunting ebike has dual hydraulic front disc brakes with 203 mm rotors that are electronically integrated with the motor.
In the rear, it has a dual-piston hydraulic rear brake with a 180 mm rotor that’s also electronically integrated with the motor.
The Dualie even has a parking brake that comes in handy not just when parking on a slope.
Dualie’s Double Front Wheels control descends better thanks to the dual front-wheel disc brakes which provide twice the stopping power of conventional e-bikes.
Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon Review: Off-Roading Capabilities
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Next in this Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon review, we’ll take a closer look at the amazing off-road capabilities of the Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon Trail Edition.
The Rubicon electric hunting bike doesn’t just convince when it comes to climbing very steep hills. It’s also superior and a lot of fun when transitioning between the road and off-road riding.
Riding the Rubicon on the road or a flat surface almost feels like a waste of its capabilities. Rungu calls it the “Go Anywhere” performance capability. And they’re not overpromising.
With the patented Double Wheel design the Rubicon can outperform most single-front-wheel electric hunting bikes on muddy ground, in soft snow, on loose sand, and over scree and rocky terrain.
That’s also due to the Dualie’s 75/25 weight distribution and “Total Control” wheelbase which keeps more traction on the front wheels. As a result, the front wheels have more traction and can turn even on very soft or very slippery surfaces.
Washouts and wipeouts that might be more common with conventional e-bikes would be almost impossible to produce with the Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon Trail Edition even if one tried.
The Dualie XR Rubicon Trail Edition has its name from the world-famous Rubicon Trail because this electric hunting bike just loves tackling the most challenging terrains and effortlessly riding through mud, over rocks, logs, and more.
Regular two-wheel fat tire bikes perform very well on sand that’s already hard-packed like sand near the high tide mark at the beach, for example.
But they often struggle and can get bogged down if the sand is very powdery or loose.
The Rungu XR Dualie Rubicon Trail Edition, on the other hand, can easily handle soft sand or loose dirt and is superior even in deep snow up to 9 or 10 inches deep without getting stuck or overwhelmed.
That’s also because the dual wheels help prevent you and your ebike from plowing down into the sand or snow.
Thanks to the unique steering mechanics of the Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon Trail Edition and the narrow enough distance between both front wheels, this amazing electric hunting bike is very easy to handle on and off the road.
It especially handles corners very well without any sketchy cornering or other issues.
The Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon Trail Edition lets you get on and off the beaten path in a jiffy which is exceptionally great fun when riding.
Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon Review: About The Tires
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The Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon Trail Edition is a three-wheeled electric hunting bike that features very capable Maxxis tires.
The wheels are protected and held in position by 26’’ alloy rims that are specially designed for fat tires. These rims have stainless steel spokes and sealed-bearing alloy hubs.
The 2 front wheels of this patented Double Wheel design are spaced only nine inches apart. The path width i.e. the distance from the outside of one front tire to the other is only 13.75 inches.
As a result, problems like washouts and over-the-bar wipeouts are a thing of the past.
Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon Review: About The Suspension
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Having 2 front wheels, the Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon Trail Edition electric hunting bike also has dual front suspensions.
Rungu equipped this hunting beast with its own custom GTMRK fat tire suspension forks.
These forks work extremely well with 100 mm of travel. Of course, they also have adjustable coil tension and lockout.
The Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon Trail Edition also has what Rungu calls the “FreeRide” Independent Suspension.
This system gives each front wheel over three inches of independent suspension travel. This makes for a remarkably smooth ride when riding on uneven and rugged terrain.
Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon Review: About The Seat
The Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon Trail Edition electric hunting bike comes with the Velo Plush saddle and a 400 mm alloy seat post with an alloy quick-release adjustment clamp so you can customize it according to your personal preferences.
Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon Review: About The Gearing
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The Dualie XR Rubicon Trail Edition has a high-strength alloy 3OT chainring and capable BOX Prime 9 gearing to give you just the right amount of power when you need it.
Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon Review: About The Cockpit
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In the next few sections of this Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon review, we’ll examine some of the peripheral essentials of this awesome hunting tool.
In a sense, the Rubicon Dualie XR hunting ebike has not just one but two handlebars.
It’s a very unique patented dual-handlebar steering system with sealed-bearing alloy headsets with new soft-impact handlebar end-stops.
This ingenious steering system certainly makes handling this superb hunting electric bike extremely easy and comfortable, especially on challenging terrains.
Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon Review: Weight Load Capacity
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This hunting electric bike can handle a weight load of 350 lbs which is definitely at the highest end of all the electric hunting bikes that I’m aware of on the market today.
Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon Review: About The Rack
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If you need to bring along more weight you’re in luck. Rungu offers several accessories with great utility.
Let’s start with the Rungu Cargo Rack which can support up to 180 lbs of evenly distributed load.
This rear rack works together with the Rungu frame and offers many built-in fastening points to hard-mount your gear.
You can also add a 2” ball trailer hitch to this rack and tow up to 300 lbs!
How awesome is that!
Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon review: About The Trailer
Rungu also offers 2 types of trailers that fit perfectly with the Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon Trail Edition electric hunting bike.
The Burley COHO XC single-wheel cargo trailer has as the name suggests a single wheel. It also has a built-in suspension for better load management and can carry up to 70 lbs of gear or supplies.
The Burley Flatbed Cargo Trailer has two wheels and can pull loads of up to 100 lbs.
You can even upgrade this trailer to Plus Size wheels which can help minimize resistance that might build up when the trailer is being pulled through soft sand or snow.
Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon Review: Range Capabilities
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Rungu estimates that the Dualie XR Rubicon Trail Edition can deliver a range of up to 24 miles on a single battery charge.
Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon Review: About The Battery
The Dualie XR Rubicon electric hunting bike is equipped with a set of TWO very powerful LiNMC batteries, each with 52 V and 17.5 Ah.
Rungu calls it the “Double Up” battery system which doubles the practical range of your Dualie XR Rubicon Trail Edition electric hunting bike.
This gives you a whopping total of 1,872 Wh which in turn translates into a theoretical range of 93.6 miles on a single battery charge and without any pedaling (assuming that 1 mile traveled consumes approximately 20 Wh).
Yes, that’s not a printing error. 93.6 miles!
Micah Toll of Electrek tested the Rungu Dualie with 2 slightly smaller 52 V 15 Ah batteries. In his test, Micah was using the throttle-only mode instead of the pedal assist mode (PAS) most of the time.
He rode the Rungu Dualie on and off road including some tough riding in loose sand and dirt and a lot of hill climbing (all of which burns up battery more quickly).
However, he did about 6 hours of riding while traversing roughly 45 miles until the end of his test run and afterward stated this setup can “last you for a whole day of riding”.
He also states that “Rungus have been able to approach a hundred miles on some trips in the past”.
The Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon electric hunting bike comes with a 7.5 A battery charger that can fully charge a battery in less than 3 hours.
Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon Review: How to Transport Your Electric Hunting Bike
The Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon Trail Edition has a hand-welded frame that’s designed by Rungu themselves.
It’s made out of 6061-T6 Aircraft aluminum and measures 14.5 inches in size.
The wheelbase has a length of 54.7 inches and a projected length of 85 inches.
The Rubicon weighs a total of 120 lbs. (54.4kg) with all accessories.
Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon Review: What Upgrades And Addons Can You Get?
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The Dualie XR Rubicon Trail Edition electric hunting bike is the flagship in the Rungu hunting eBike lineup.
The double front wheel design doesn’t just add incredible stability when riding.
The Rungu Dualie stands upright on its own without the need for a kickstand.
Rungu calls this “Stand Alone” Storage.
Thanks to the patented dual-handlebar steering system which uses what’s called the “Ackerman Steering Geometry”, the two front tires turn very smoothly, just as the two front wheels in a car.
The Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon Trail Edition hunting electric bike is equipped with everything you need to tackle even the toughest hunting trails in any weather condition.
This includes spare parts, tools, a skid plate, a first aid kit, and a very capable tire inflator to get you back on the trail in just a few minutes.
Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon Review: What Warranty And Guarantees Do You Get?
Warranties and guarantees are important which is why we’ll look at them next in this Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon review.
Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon Review: Warranties
Rungu has a 2-year warranty on all components (at the time of writing this review).
Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon Review: Money Back Guarantee
Rungu also has what they call their “Performance Guarantee” (at the time of writing this review).
If your new Rungu® Dualie™ XR Rubicon Trail Edition electric hunting bike “doesn’t go where other e-bikes can’t go”, they’ll buy it back.
Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon Review: Who Should Buy This Electric Hunting Bike?
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Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon Review: Available Size
The Dualie XR Rubicon Trail Edition comes with a modified step-through frame to make it accessible for hunters with many different heights.
It has a Stand Over Height of 26.5 inches.
The saddle height can be adjusted from its lowest position of 34 inches to its highest position of 42 inches, with a ground clearance of 8 inches.
Rungu recommends the Dualie XR Rubicon Trail Edition for riders of at least 5’ (152 cm).
Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon Review: eBike Law Compliance
The Dualie XR Rubicon Edition electric hunting bike comes in an “off-road only” version which is the one recommended by Rungu because it gives you unlimited access to all that power either in “throttle-only” mode or with different levels of Pedal Assist (PAS).
If you prefer you can also order your Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon Trail Edition as a Class 1 hunting eBike. In that configuration, the Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon Trail Edition comes with Pedal Assist (PAS) system but without any throttle. The power output in that configuration is limited to 749 W and the speed is limited to 20 mph.
Rungu also offers the Dualie XR Rubicon as a Class 2 electric hunting bike. In that configuration, the hunting eBike comes with a throttle and Pedal Assist system. The power output is limited to 749 W and the speed is limited to 20 mph.
Finally, if you live in Canada, Rungu now also offers the Dualie XR Rubicon Trail Edition with the required Canadian configuration.
For all the necessary details and the purchasing process to have your new electric hunting bike shipped directly to Canada, you need to contact Rungu directly.
Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon Review: My Conclusion
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I hope you found this Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon review helpful in discovering what exactly this amazing electric hunting bike brings to the hunting table.
Please let me know if I missed any important aspects so that I can further improve this Rungu Dualie XR Rubicon review to help more hunters along the way.
Happy Riding
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