I own 2 of the Ripcurrent S bikes. One is the 750 watt and the other is the 1000 watt. I live in Utah and have taken mine up Millcreek Canyon to the top in summer and winter on the snow. It is about a 30 mile round trip from my home. I usually end up with about 1/3 of the battery left after this ride as I use sport or race mode quite a bit going up the canyon. It makes the ride up a breeze. The fat tires are a blast on the packed snow in winter time. I've taken it up on the Bonneville shoreline trail and the power and ability to handle the trail is quite good for no rear suspension due to the 4" fat tires. Recently, I took my 83 year old father down to central Utah on his limited entry elk hunt. Getting out to our hunting grounds was fun and quick and quiet. I was so impressed that an old guy like my dad could handle the bike so well. He was thrilled with the power and the way it handled. He harvested a 6X6 bull and I was the one who hauled the quarters out and the head and antlers. It took me 5 trips. Each leg of the trip in and out was close to 4 miles with quite a bit of uphill. The rack is definately beefy enough to handle the weight of the loads. When all was said and done I had 2 bars left, so the Ripcurrent S handled an elk hunt like a champ and made it so fun and convenient. I love my bikes, I highly recommend them. Juiced needs to juice their customer service a little or I'd give ya 5 stars.