Overall the ebike is rock solid. Had great customer service interactions when I needed assistance. If I could recommend a few changes it would be lower the 12 spd down to 9 or 10, and use a silent rear hub like Onyx.
I’ve yet to receive my order. Called the customer service number and no answers and asks to leave a voicemail. My hunting season is ruined due to waiting. I’m a disabled vet who can’t move around easily and was looking forward to this bike. This company has yet tried to make it right by offering something to make it right, instead they email me with apologies. I paid to be at a hunt camp next week and looks like I won’t be making it.
These are a great compliment to my bike. We use them for day trips and I also use them to carry gear back and forth from the hunting blind.
The 3-1 is made very well and fits my DIREWOLF perfect.
Finding it very useful already for tool pack, zip ties, straps, snacks/drinks for the ride.
Try to balance your items per side to keep the balance better.
Edited ; I received it and was pleased that it came with all the hardware and clear instructions to assemble it. It's very heavy but just right to carry the massive Grolar AWD
Very nice off road rugged tires, however mesh fabric for the trailer isn’t too durable. The weight rating is 90lbs and most big game field dressed is well over that some double. Don’t know how it will work out with 180lb buck or 100lbs of trapping gear running a long line.
What a nice e bike - I unboxed it and it was made for the woods, trails, And can take it on the street but watch your speed. What a big comfortable powerful bike. The gears shift smoothly, brakes are nice, front light, brake light all necessary, this bike has it. Battery lasts a long time. Easy to put together. All my friends impressed with this bike. They call it the moose, big statured machine- my nickname for it “the wolf” of course. Bike is top shelf anything less for power using off road - you’d have a problem. Not with this.
The Direwolf e-bike isn’t too shabby. Things I don’t like about the Direwolf is the front suspension forks, it’s just too much. Why use such a heavy duty fork if the bike isn’t using a front hub motor, I get why the Grolar use these fork but it’s just a bit much for the Direwolf. Isn’t the whole point of a mid-drive Ebike is to create balance?The motorcycle style forks makes it heavy and makes the turning radius a nightmare to turn when you’re on a tight trail or trying to maneuver through tight spaces. Probably going to swap out these forks for something else. Wished it just came with a traditional kick stand or an additional kick stand, would make things a bit easier when i’m on uneven ground. This bike compared to something like the Rambo Rebel 2.0 is almost neck n neck. Will be trying this Ebike out for this years 2026 hunting season.
It’s extremely heavy, I am 6 foot tall, I have to set the seat down to the lowest possible level to get on the seat but ultimately I am running too low so I’ve had to adjust it up 2 inches to comfortably ride it. I’m only now less than 100 miles and the pedals is making a clicking noise one, one click per rotation, the front tire is making a buzzing sound sometimes and then it stops. I only have it in rear wheel drive while this is happening. I needed it for steep, climbs on my property in the front wheel spins and has no traction so I’m now having to walk the bike up the hill. I feel like the hub drive would’ve been a better choice, but the salesman talked me into this model.
This bike is just what is is described to be. A true heavy duty hauler and long range ride. After only one 10 mile round trip here are my thoughts.
Pros. Solid and thoughtful design. Hauls gear well. Great ride. Solid- built like a tank, more like a dirt bike than a MTB. It is heavy and big. I am 6'4" and it is a comfortable ride. But, it is really heavy so when you stop, be ready to catch the weight. Thoughtful- easy controls and grip configuration, upright posture which is perfect for any application that requires looking around. Great ride- the front shock and seat shock make it easy to ride and the hard tail should make hauling a trailer easy once I get that configured. I strapped on about 40 lbs of gear and it was no problem traveling 10 miles round trip over moderate to rough dirt roads. And, only 15% battery usage on that trip. Bonus pro- Birch is an amazing company and their customer service is beyond what I've come to expect these days. They will absolutely work with you and proactively make any issue right.
Cons. Universal trailer compatibility. I purchased a 1 wheel Burley CoHo trailer to meet my needs and while it is a major brand with universal adapters,I'm struggling to fit it to the bike. Bike light placement. A small thing but the great light is mounted so that anything strapped to the front of the bike interferes with the light.
Bought for an upcoming hunting trip mid December. Have only used sparingly in woods around house. I know where I’m going there but ground is still a bit bumpy. Locks and hold phone well and makes it mucheasier to see trail you are following verses having to keep stopping to pull Out phone to see where you are and if you missed a turn, especially in the dark!!!!
Very powerful and comfortable to drive. Handled pulling deer better than I expected.
Great mirror.
Bought to use for hunting. Great bike with lots of power. Only complaint is rough ride. A great bike for hunting.
4 stars only because the tires are not good for our dirt roads or trails if it’s damp (mud is different) when you turn they will slide, also with the dampness the tire picks up dirt and pine needles and they wedge in between the fender/tire and will lock that front wheel. To sum up with bike as is it need a 22 to 24” wheel (for fender clearance) and a lot more aggressive tire. If I wasn’t using for hunting there would be no issue but in South Carolina our hunting areas are that way
Have had bike about two weeks on a smooth trail or road it does great but where I hunt if it’s muddy it does not do so well. The fenders get clogged with mud causing an error code on the motors. I wish there was an option for small tires for shorter built people. I’m 5’10 “ and have to jump up on the seat. A 24 inch tire would be perfect for my size
So far very impressed with the overall bike, only had our a few times. Getting used to no kickstand and using the center stand. It would be nice to add one if possible. I have a rattle in the front of the bike most likely from the fender. I contacted customer support and they requested that I send a video of the issue. Customer Support has been very responsive with any questions that I had during shipping and delivery. Bike came on time along with accessories I ordered. Looking forward to using it during deer season and will most likely give it 5 stars after getting some more time on it.