Testers praise the comfort provided by a 140mm, inverted air-suspension fork and RockShox Monarch RL rear shock, coupled to FireLink’s “responsive” 4-bar linkage...

...in collaboration with very fat 4.8” CST tires, capable of handling “crazy” terrain.

Testers tout “incredible power and performance” from the Ibex’s 1000W motor, putting out 1500W at peak, and 160Nm of torque.

With a mid-drive motor and torque sensor, a tester confirms “smooth” acceleration.

The large 48V 21Ah battery is appreciated for its 30-60mi maximum range.

A tester says the Ibex will “haul ass” on climbs while loaded with cargo.

A tester is impressed with the amount of power available via throttle-only operation.

Hunters and adventurers are pleased with the availability of proprietary accessories to mount bows and rifles,in addition to game and cargo trailers.

Testers say the Ibex rolls hard through snow and rain.

The Ibex is furnished with Tektro 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes.

Owners praise the Ibex’s build quality.

Owners are impressed with the Ibex’s speed. One test-rider claims to have reached 52mph.

The Ibex comes in Medium and Large sizes, fitting riders 5’6” to “6’ & above”.

Testers say the Ibex’s display is bright.

One tester says the Ibex is “a great commuter bike”.

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A tester had to dismount in order to negotiate some tight turns, due to the Ibex’s large size and 75lb weight.

One tester confirms that the heavy Ibex is “a bit slow” to get going, notably on climbs.

Testers note the “high” sticker price on the Ibex, QuietKat’s most expensive bike.

The Ibex does not come with integrated lights.

A tester who hunts would like to see a dark green or camouflage color.

The Ibex’s display can be difficult to see in full sun.

Bottom line

The QuietKat Ibex is an off-road beast, furnished with capable front and rear suspension, obese 4.8” tires, a 1000W motor, and a 48V 21Ah battery. One tester deemed it “empowering”, for its ability to open up new terrain. Testers were blown away by the Ibex and had a lot of fun riding it. Even so, one reviewer had to dismount the bike to negotiate it around tight turns. Everything on the Ibex is big; the motor, tires, battery, 75lb weight, price tag, and almost consistently, its capability.

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This bike rips! A positively jaw-dropping experience… the MOST FUN I have ever had on two wheels. It looks like a beast and has more power than I know what to do with. I was able to reach 52mph. It’s a dream to pedal, drive and rove around on. It is THAT awesome. Plus, it has been a great commuter bike.

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The high sticker price might be outside the reach of tighter budgets, but when it comes to fat tire e-bikes, there isn’t another one quite like the QuietKat Ibex, with its incredible power and performance. It’s a large bike so it takes extra effort to make tight turns so we occasionally had to dismount to move it around.

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