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The MoonCool CD1 is a tricycle electric bike listed at $599. Manufacturer specs put it at 250W of rated motor power, a claimed 40 mile range, and a 12 mph top speed, at 55 lbs.

Next to the 15 other electric bikes in its price band ($449–$749), its strongest numbers are weight (55 lbs vs 79 lbs avg) and included features (6 features vs 5 features avg). The tradeoffs are top speed (12 mph vs 27 mph avg) and motor power (250W vs 494W avg).

Spec-based analysis, computed from manufacturer-published numbers and compared against 15 similar electric bikes by price. No hands-on testing yet.

Strengths & weaknesses

Strengths

WeightGreat

55 lbs vs 79 lbs avg

FeaturesGood

6 features vs 5 features avg

Weaknesses

Top speed↓ 56%

12 mph vs 27 mph avg

Motor power↓ 49%

250W vs 494W avg

Speed-to-weight ratio↓ 46%

0.22 mph/lb vs 0.40 mph/lb avg

Range↓ 28%

40 mi vs 56 mi avg

Compared with 15 similarly priced models ($449–$749), from manufacturer specs.

Performance Overview

Category scores out of 100 from manufacturer specs, with the median of 15 similarly priced e-bikes ($449–$749) for context

PowertrainBuildQualityRideComfortUtility
MoonCool CD1Similar-price median

Scores out of 100. The gray tick marks the median of similarly priced e-bikes.

How to read this: each spoke is a category score out of 100, computed from manufacturer specs on fixed scales. Every vehicle is measured on the same scales, so scores don't shift as our database grows. Further from the center is better. The gray line shows the median score of similarly priced e-bikes for context.

Full Specifications

MoonCool CD1

Powertrain

Motor Type
Hub
Nominal Power
250 W
Peak Power
352 W
Torque
35 Nm
Sensor Type
Cadence
Assist Levels
3
Throttle

Battery & Range

Amp-Hours
10.4 Ah
Voltage
24 V
Claimed Range
40 mi64.4 km
Charge Time
5-7 h

Build Quality

Front Brake
Mechanical Disc
Rear Brake
Mechanical Disc
Front Rotor
140 mm
Rear Rotor
140 mm
Gears
1
Drive System
Chain
Gearing
Single Speed
Cassette
22T
Frame Material
Aluminum
UL 2849
UL 2271

Ride Comfort

Front Suspension
Rigid

Utility

Weight
55.1 lbs25 kg
Max Load
350 lbs158.8 kg
Rear Rack
Fenders
Lights
Display
LCD
Warranty
12 mo

Classification

Category
Tricycle
E-Bike Class
2
Top Assist Speed
12 mph19.3 km/h

Wheels & Tires

Wheel Size
16"
Tire Size
16x3.0

Frame & Geometry

Min Seat Height
25.6"65 cm
Max Seat Height
31.5"80 cm
Standover Height
14.2"36.1 cm
Overall Length
57.9"147.1 cm

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