Strengths & Weaknesses
Designed for: Urban CommutingStrengths
0.52 mph/lb vs 0.39 mph/lb avg
54 lbs vs 72 lbs avg
13.3 Wh/lb vs 11.8 Wh/lb avg
400 lbs vs 365 lbs avg
Weaknesses
720Wh vs 881Wh avg
60 mi vs 73 mi avg
Compared with 110 similarly priced models ($1,199–$1,999), from manufacturer specs.
Performance Overview
Where it stands among 110 similarly priced e-bikes ($1,199–$1,999), from manufacturer specs. 50% is mid-pack.
How to read this
Each spoke shows where this vehicle ranks among similarly priced e-bikes: 73% means it beats 73% of them in that area. Rankings come from spec scores computed on fixed scales from manufacturer numbers (the small "spec" value, out of 100), so a high percentage means strong for the money, not perfect. The gray ring and ticks mark mid-pack.
At a Glance
The Magicycle CT-1 is a commuter electric bike listed at $1,599. Manufacturer specs put it at 750W of rated motor power, a 720Wh battery, a claimed 60 mile range, and a 28 mph top speed, at 54 lbs.
Next to the 110 other electric bikes in its price band ($1,199–$1,999), its strongest numbers are speed for its weight (0.52 mph/lb vs 0.39 mph/lb avg), weight (54 lbs vs 72 lbs avg), and energy density (battery size for the weight) (13.3 Wh/lb vs 11.8 Wh/lb avg). The tradeoffs are battery capacity (720Wh vs 881Wh avg) and claimed range (60 mi vs 73 mi avg).
Full Specifications
Magicycle CT-1
Powertrain
- Motor Type
- Geared Hub
- Nominal Power
- 750 W
- Peak Power
- 1100 W
- Sensor Type
- Torque, Cadence
- Assist Levels
- 7
- Throttle
- Throttle Type
- Thumb
Battery & Range
- Watt Hours
- 720 Wh
- Amp-Hours
- 15 Ah
- Voltage
- 48 V
- Claimed Range
- 60 mi96.6 km
- Charge Time
- 5-7 h
- Removable Battery
Components
- Front Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
- Rear Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
- Front Rotor
- 180 mm
- Rear Rotor
- 180 mm
- Gears
- 7
- Drive System
- Chain
- Gearing
- Derailleur
- Derailleur
- Shimano Intelligent 7 Speed
- Shifter
- Shimano Shifter
- Frame Material
- Aluminum
Utility
- Weight
- 54 lbs24.5 kg
- Max Load
- 400 lbs181.4 kg
- Rear Rack
- Fenders
- Kickstand
- Lights
- Display
- LCD
- Horn
- Bell
Classification
- Category
- Commuter
- E-Bike Class
- 2, 3
- Top Assist Speed
- 28 mph45.1 km/h
Wheels & Tires
- Wheel Size
- 26"
- Tire Size
- 26x2.1
Frame & Geometry
- Frame Style
- Step Through
- Sizes
- One Size
- Min Seat Height
- 31.7"80.5 cm
- Max Seat Height
- 38.2"97 cm
- Standover Height
- 17.1"43.5 cm
- Overall Length
- 70.9"180 cm
Smart Features
- USB Output
Rider Fit
Fits riders
5'5" – 6'8"165 – 203 cm
One frame size. Heights are the manufacturer's recommendation, not a hard limit.
Rider Fit Notes
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