Until now, the young e-bike brand Yuccie, which has its roots in Hamburg, has focused on straightforward e-bikes with diamond frames designed for city riding. Now, for the first time, a model with a low step-through frame is being added to the range. The price remains reasonable.
BIKE review of the Yuccie Junico Wave
The Junico Wave builds on a well-known city e-bike with a more easily accessible frame. Its price, low stated weight and the battery that can be removed from the top make it an attractive prospect on paper. Our Practical test of the Junico Active Gent provides a good indication of the bike’s performance and everyday ride characteristics. - Adrian Kaether, Test & Technology Editor
A new frame, a familiar drivetrain design
Yuccie offers the Junico Wave in the Active and Flow models, with frame heights of 43 and 51. Both models feature a Bafang rear motor with a torque sensor. This sensor measures the force applied to the pedals and is designed to continuously adjust the assistance accordingly. The basic concept We’re familiar with this from the previous Junico model, which we’ve already tested here.
The main difference lies in the frame: the absence of a top tube makes it easier to get on and off the Wave. To ensure that the low-step frame remains rigid, Yuccie says it has adjusted the tube cross-sections, wall thicknesses and the bottom bracket area. A more upright riding position is also designed to enhance everyday comfort.
Yuccie states 20 kilograms for the Wave Flow and 21 kilograms for the Wave Active. These are the manufacturer’s figures, not measurements from our test laboratory. By way of comparison: our In the test, the Junico Active Gent weighed in at 22.3 kilograms. Low-step bikes are usually slightly heavier than their diamond-frame counterparts. However, as an e-bike, the Yuccie should still be on the lighter side.
Good DNA: Key specifications of the Junico Wave
With the Junico Active Gent, which we’ve already tested, we were impressed by the quiet Bafang rear motor – which offers plenty of power for city riding – the responsive handling and the practical features suitable for everyday use. The new Wave model builds on these strengths. The wide-ranging nine-speed derailleur worked smoothly and gave the bike plenty of power even on moderate gradients. The removable battery was another plus point.
Flow or Active: Which version is better suited?
The well-known Junico models at Yuccie These provide guidance on which to choose: ‘Flow’ refers to a belt drive, whilst ‘Active’ refers to a nine-speed derailleur with a slightly wider gear range. For flat commutes, the low-maintenance ‘Flow’ concept is the better choice. Anyone who regularly cycles uphill or wants a wider gear range is likely to be better off with the Active.
| Model | Weight according to Yuccie | Price excluding GPS tracker |
| Junico Wave Active | 21 kg | 2,299 euros |
| Junico Wave Flow | 20 kg | 2,399 euros |
Two differences have already been confirmed. On the previous Junico model, the battery folded down from the down tube. On the Wave, it is removed upwards. This could make removal easier in everyday use. The press release does not specify a battery capacity; however, the 360 watt-hours and a realistic range of around 50 kilometres from our previous test are likely to apply to the Wave as well.
As the top tube is missing, the display is now mounted on the adjustable stem rather than on the frame. Furthermore, the Wave is said to be compatible with the Bafang app and able to display navigation instructions on the bike. The Yuccie app remains relevant for users of the GPS tracker.
Adrian Kaether
Editor
