Strengths & Weaknesses
Designed for: Gravel and Mixed TerrainStrengths
0.98 mph/lb vs 0.36 mph/lb avg
29 lbs vs 75 lbs avg
Tubeless tires, 29" wheels
28 mph vs 26 mph avg
Weaknesses
1 feature vs 8 features avg
16 mi vs 77 mi avg
252Wh vs 881Wh avg
250W vs 695W avg
Compared with 93 similarly priced models ($1,646–$2,744), from manufacturer specs.
Performance Overview
Where it stands among 93 similarly priced e-bikes ($1,646–$2,744), 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 Ride1UP CF Racer1 is a gravel electric bike listed at $2,195. Manufacturer specs put it at 250W of rated motor power, a 252Wh battery, a claimed 16 mile range, and a 28 mph top speed, at 29 lbs.
Next to the 93 other electric bikes in its price band ($1,646–$2,744), its strongest numbers are speed for its weight (0.98 mph/lb vs 0.36 mph/lb avg), weight (29 lbs vs 75 lbs avg), and top speed (28 mph vs 26 mph avg). The tradeoffs are included features (1 feature vs 8 features avg) and claimed range (16 mi vs 77 mi avg). Beyond the headline numbers it brings a tubeless tires, 29" wheels setup for ride comfort.
Full Specifications
Ride1UP CF Racer1
Powertrain
- Motor Type
- Geared Hub
- Nominal Power
- 250 W
- Torque
- 42 Nm
- Sensor Type
- Cadence
Battery & Range
- Watt Hours
- 252 Wh
- Amp-Hours
- 7 Ah
- Voltage
- 36 V
- Claimed Range
- 16-40 mi
- Battery Position
- In Frame
Components
- Front Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
- Rear Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
- Brake Brand
- SRAM
- Front Rotor
- 160 mm
- Rear Rotor
- 160 mm
- Gears
- 12
- Drive System
- Chain
- Gearing
- Derailleur
- Derailleur
- SRAM Apex
- Shifter
- SRAM Apex 12 Speed Doubletap Shifters
- Cassette
- SRAM 12 speed, 11 44T
- Frame Material
- Carbon
- Tubeless Ready
Ride Comfort
- Front Suspension
- Rigid
Utility
- Weight
- 28.6 lbs13 kg
- Max Load
- 225 lbs102.1 kg
- Display
- Color LCD
- Warranty
- 12 mo
Classification
- Category
- Gravel
- E-Bike Class
- 3
- Top Assist Speed
- 28 mph45.1 km/h
Wheels & Tires
- Wheel Size
- 700c
- Tire Size
- 700x40c
- Tire Brand
- Schwalbe
Frame & Geometry
- Frame Style
- Step Over
- Sizes
- S, L
Frame & Geometry
| Measurement | Small | Large |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Height (min) | 35.6"90.4 cm | 37.8"96 cm |
| Seat Height (max) | 39.1"99.3 cm | 41.3"104.9 cm |
| Standover Height | 29.5"74.9 cm | 31.7"80.5 cm |
| Overall Length | 68.1"173 cm | 68.6"174.2 cm |
| Stack | 571.5 mm | 614.68 mm |
| Reach | 375.92 mm | 383.54 mm |
| Stack/Reach Ratio | 1.52 | 1.60 |
| Top Tube Length | 543.56 mm | 571.5 mm |
| Seat Tube Length | 497.84 mm | 558.8 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5° | 73° |
| Head Tube Length | 149.86 mm | 187.96 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71° | 72° |
| Chainstay Length | 434.34 mm | 434.34 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1026.16 mm | 1038.86 mm |
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