Puckipuppy Labrador Pro Review — The 28 MPH Fat Tire Sleeper eBike

If you like fast ebikes that can hit the upper 20s and still feel stable, the Puckipuppy Labrador Pro is one of those bikes that quietly sneaks up on you. On paper it looks like another fat-tire full-suspension ride, but once you open up the settings and really ride it, it turns into a bit of a beast.

In this review, you’ll get real-world impressions on speed, comfort, off-road behavior, range, and what it’s actually like to live with this bike as a heavier rider who rides hard on throttle.

Overview of the Puckipuppy Labrador Pro

The Labrador Pro is a full-suspension fat-tire ebike with a 750 W rear hub motor that peaks at 1350 W and delivers a claimed 120 Nm of torque. It runs a 48 V, 20 Ah battery (960 Wh), uses an 8-speed Shimano drivetrain, and rolls on 26 x 4 inch knobby tires.

You can also grab the bike with discount code HZLP50 through this Labrador Pro discount link.

Motor power, torque, and top speed

The motor is rated at 750 W continuous, 1350 W peak, and you feel that pull the moment you touch the left thumb throttle. It digs in and goes, even for a 250 lb rider.

Key stats:

Motor: 750 W nominal, 1350 W peak
Torque: 120 Nm (claimed)
Top speed: About 28 mph unlocked
Pedal assist levels: 5 levels available

Out of the box, the bike ships limited to 20 mph. Once you dive into the advanced settings, the display “speed limit” can be raised and the bike will run up to about 28 mph on flat ground by throttle alone.

Battery, range, and display

The Labrador Pro uses a 48 V, 20 Ah battery for 960 Wh of capacity. The brand claims 40 to 80 miles of range depending on how you ride.

A few real-world notes from the ride:

The bike comes with a 2 A charger
A full charge from empty takes about 9 to 10 hours
Draining the battery all the way to 0% or leaving it on the charger for a long time is not recommended

There is also a removable display, which is handy if you park in public spaces and do not want to leave electronics on the bike.

How this bike ended up on the channel

This was not a random test bike. After seeing another review and getting “tailhappy” about how it performed, the creator reached out to Puckipuppy’s marketing team and lined up a unit for a full send review.

The goal was simple: ride it hard, unlock the speed, hit both city and dirt, and see what breaks or loosens.

Riding comfort and ergonomics

The Labrador Pro does not ride like a cruiser. It feels more like a mountain bike with a motor.

Aggressive stance and wrist pressure

You sit in a forward-leaning position that puts more weight on your wrists and hands. Riders who are used to upright step-through ebikes may be surprised by how much you lean into it.

For lighter riders this may feel sporty and natural. For a heavier rider around 250 lb, that front-loaded stance makes long pedal sessions a bit tiring on the wrists, so throttle becomes a nice way to give your hands a break.

Seat, grips, and balance

The seat itself is comfortable and the bike comes with butterfly-style grips that are fairly sticky and supportive under your palms. They help spread the pressure so it does not all sit on a narrow point in your hand.

One of the standout comfort surprises: the bike is stable enough that riding with no hands while pedaling in low assist feels easy and natural. Not many ebikes allow confident no-hands riding, especially at this weight.

Display menus and unlocking the speed

The display has two main menus: a basic one for quick settings and a deeper one where you can open up performance.

Basic menu

To reach the basic menu, you press the left and right blinker buttons together. From there you can adjust:

Display brightness
Units (miles or kilometers)
Startup mode
Trip reset
Language
Firmware version

Advanced menu and speed limit

To get into the advanced settings, you hold the Up button, the Down button, and the right blinker at the same time. That opens options like:

Speed limit (shows up to 62 mph, though the bike does not reach that)
Assist levels (3 or 5)
Voltage
Wheel diameter
Magnet count
Riding modes: pedal plus motor, pedal only, or motor only
Intensity settings
Factory reset

Changing the speed limit is what lets you break out of the 20 mph cap and get closer to that 28 mph “sleeper” top speed.

Real-world speed and motor feel

In stock form, both pedal assist and throttle top out around 20 mph. Once opened up, the bike will run to about 28 mph by throttle alone, even in Eco mode.

There are two motor modes listed:

Eco mode, which is what the test riding used
Power mode, which appears in the system but was not clearly accessible in this ride

Even stuck in Eco, the bike still feels strong. Paired with the 8-speed Shimano derailleur, it has enough gearing to keep your legs spinning at higher speeds.

If you are the type of rider who also looks at fast fat tires like the philodo falcon, the Labrador Pro sits in the same “quick but still practical” zone.

Brakes, tires, and suspension

Hydraulic brakes with real bite

The Labrador Pro runs 180 mm hydraulic disc brakes front and rear. In testing, a full panic stop from around 28 mph caused a long skid and scrubbed speed fast.

The takeaway: braking power feels sharp and predictable, which matters a lot once you unlock the top speed.

Fat tires and suspension

The 26 x 4 inch knobby tires grip well on:

Sand
Gravel
Packed dirt
City streets

Suspension details:

Front fork: about 110 mm of travel, with preload adjustment and lockout
Rear: Puckipuppy-branded shock, 1000 lb rated, non-adjustable, tucked under the step-through style frame

Off-road on rough sections, the front fork did bottom out at times and you could hear it. The rear end stayed composed but the plastic fenders started to bounce and rattle.

Off-road behavior and the fender mishap

This is where expectations matter. The Labrador Pro can handle dirt, loose gravel, and short off-road stretches, but that does not make it a hardcore electric mountain bike.

On rougher terrain:

The suspension takes hits but feels like it is working hard
The plastic fenders start to slap and make noise
A loose rear fender bolt eventually backed off and the nut disappeared

At one point, the noise was bad enough that it sounded like the motor might have failed, but it turned out to be the fender hardware. The fix was a quick road-side adjustment and a creative re-tightening with what was on hand.

Lesson: if you assemble the bike yourself, pay close attention to “small” hardware like fender bolts and give everything a proper tighten.

Battery, charging, and realistic range

The 48 V, 20 Ah (960 Wh) pack feeds that 750 W motor with plenty of juice. With a 2 A charger, a full refill from empty takes around 9 to 10 hours.

A few practical battery tips from the ride:

Avoid running the pack from 100% straight to 0% on a regular basis
Try not to leave it sitting at full charge on the charger all night, every night

Range claims are 40 to 80 miles. Based on throttle-heavy riding at about 250 lb:

Around 40 miles of range seems realistic if you mostly use throttle, ride fast, and rarely pedal
The 80 mile number looks more like “ideal conditions”, with lower speeds, lots of pedal assist, and a lighter rider

Torque and cadence sensor behavior

The Labrador Pro uses both torque and cadence sensing, but the way they show up in real riding is interesting.

Torque sensor feel

In torque mode, the bike responds to how hard you push on the pedals, not just whether they are moving. That gives:

Smooth, natural-feeling assist
Better low-speed control
Easier balance, even for no-hands pedaling in low PAS

This is where the bike feels the most “connected” to your legs.

Finding the cadence sensor

On the website and in the display menus, the bike is listed as having torque and cadence sensors. At first, it was not obvious how to get cadence-only behavior.

By playing with assist levels and modes, the reviewer eventually lands in a setting where the bike will keep pulling even if you “ghost pedal” in a mid gear. The feeling is almost like a circus trick: feet spinning quickly with very little pressure, while the motor does the real work.

So yes, both sensor styles are there, but switching between them is not as simple as hitting one labeled button.

Weight, capacity, and who this is for

A few final numbers:

Bike weight: about 85 lb
Max rated load: 400 lb

The Labrador Pro also includes:

Front and rear blinkers
A bright headlight
A rear brake light
A removable display

This bike fits riders who:

Like a more aggressive, mountain-bike-style stance
Want real 25 to 28 mph speed from a hub motor
Are okay with a heavier 85 lb frame that still pedals well in torque mode

If you are coming from sporty fat-tire ebikes or shopping bikes like the philodo falcon, the Labrador Pro is a solid contender in that “fast all-terrain” category.

Final thoughts

The Puckipuppy Labrador Pro is a sleeper: it looks like another fat-tire full-suspension ebike, but once you open the settings and ride it hard, it proves it can move. The motor feels strong, the brakes are serious, and the frame feels well balanced even at speed.

It is not a true downhill mountain bike and the plastic fenders can be a weak point off-road, but for city blasting, light trails, and fast commuting, it hits a sweet spot. If you want a powerful, full-suspension fat-tire ebike around the $1,499 mark and like to ride hard, this one deserves a look.

If you end up checking it out, using code HZLP50 through the Labrador Pro discount link supports the creator directly. Ride safe, know your local laws, and stay fast but smart.