Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
Front suspension, 20" wheels
8 features vs 7 features avg
400 lbs vs 369 lbs avg
Weaknesses
0.15 mph/lb vs 0.39 mph/lb avg
106 lbs vs 72 lbs avg
6.6 Wh/lb vs 11.3 Wh/lb avg
16 mph vs 26 mph avg
Compared with 90 similarly priced models ($1,012–$1,686), from manufacturer specs.
Performance Overview
Where it stands among 90 similarly priced e-bikes ($1,012–$1,686), 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 FT1 is a tricycle electric bike listed at $1,349. Manufacturer specs put it at 500W of rated motor power, a 696Wh battery, a claimed 60 mile range, and a 16 mph top speed, at 106 lbs.
Next to the 90 other electric bikes in its price band ($1,012–$1,686), its strongest numbers are included features (8 features vs 7 features avg) and payload capacity (400 lbs vs 369 lbs avg). The tradeoffs are speed for its weight (0.15 mph/lb vs 0.39 mph/lb avg) and weight (106 lbs vs 72 lbs avg). Beyond the headline numbers it brings a front suspension, 20" wheels setup for ride comfort.
Full Specifications
MoonCool FT1
Powertrain
- Motor Type
- Hub
- Nominal Power
- 500 W
- Peak Power
- 1092 W
- Torque
- 45 Nm
- Sensor Type
- Cadence
- Assist Levels
- 3
- Throttle
Battery & Range
- Watt Hours
- 696 Wh
- Amp-Hours
- 14.5 Ah
- Voltage
- 48 V
- Claimed Range
- 60 mi96.6 km
- Charge Time
- 6-8 h
Components
- Front Brake
- Mechanical Disc
- Rear Brake
- Mechanical Disc
- Front Rotor
- 180 mm
- Rear Rotor
- 180 mm
- Gears
- 7
- Drive System
- Chain
- Gearing
- Derailleur
- Derailleur
- Shimano 7 Speed
- Shifter
- Shimano 7 Speed
- Cassette
- 7 speed 14 28T
- Frame Material
- Aluminum
- UL 2849
- UL 2271
Ride Comfort
- Front Suspension
- Coil
- Front Travel
- 30 mm
Utility
- Weight
- 105.8 lbs48 kg
- Max Load
- 400 lbs181.4 kg
- Rear Rack
- Front Rack
- Fenders
- Lights
- Turn Signals
- Display
- LCD
- Warranty
- 12 mo
Classification
- Category
- Tricycle
- E-Bike Class
- 2
- Top Assist Speed
- 15.5 mph24.9 km/h
Wheels & Tires
- Wheel Size
- 20"
- Tire Size
- 20x4.0
- Tire Category
- Fat
Frame & Geometry
- Frame Style
- Step Through
- Min Seat Height
- 30"76.2 cm
- Max Seat Height
- 40"101.6 cm
- Standover Height
- 15.7"39.9 cm
- Overall Length
- 70.9"180.1 cm
Rider Fit
Fits riders
5'0" – 6'3"152 – 191 cm
One frame size. Heights are the manufacturer's recommendation, not a hard limit.
Rider Fit Notes
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