Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
55 lbs vs 74 lbs avg
6 features vs 5 features avg
Weaknesses
12 mph vs 26 mph avg
250W vs 483W avg
0.22 mph/lb vs 0.40 mph/lb avg
40 mi vs 53 mi avg
Compared with 18 similarly priced models ($449–$749), from manufacturer specs.
Performance Overview
Where it stands among 18 similarly priced e-bikes ($449–$749), 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 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 18 other electric bikes in its price band ($449–$749), its strongest numbers are weight (55 lbs vs 74 lbs avg) and included features (6 features vs 5 features avg). The tradeoffs are top speed (12 mph vs 26 mph avg) and motor power (250W vs 483W avg).
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
Components
- 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
Rider Fit
Fits riders
4'0" – 4'11"122 – 150 cm
One frame size. Heights are the manufacturer's recommendation, not a hard limit.
Rider Fit Notes
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