7/6/2023 0 Comments Ride rad electric bike![]() ![]() That battery was able to carry me for just over 26 miles of fast, city riding on a single charge. Its price is right, and though it’s too big and heavy to carry up to an apartment, its detachable battery is easy to charge at home, and the 4-amp charger Ride1Up includes can manage it in a bit over 5 hours. The Revv 1 stands up well against its true competition: cheap mopeds. That bike didn’t include convenience features such as turn signals or fenders, and Ride1Up’s components, from the Bafang motor to the 1,040Wh battery to the hydraulic brakes and magnesium wheels, don’t feel cheap, nor do the frame or suspension. That model cost $3,495, a full $1,100 more than the Revv 1. Just a year ago, I tested out the Super73-R Brooklyn, a similarly spec’d moto-style e-bike. For load hauling, you’ll want to look at something designed with more traditional bike accessories in mind, like the affordable Co-op Cycles Generation e1.1 from REI, or RadPower’s RadRunner 2. There’s no simple way to mount a standard rack or panniers, unfortunately. Ride1Up also sells a $100 storage cage that fits into that space it provides about 15 liters of room. Though the Revv 1 doesn’t include any storage, it has several braze-ons at the center of the bike that can anchor cycling accessories just as you might in a standard bike’s front triangle. I rode around a bit after some rain, and despite the pavement still being wet, I didn’t get splattered with dirty water like I have on many other bikes. The inclusion of sturdy, metal fenders is great for when the roads are wet. The bike is IP65 rated, so it can handle rain (though not submersion). Ride1Up considered that you won’t always get to ride in dry conditions. ![]() ![]() Ride1Up integrates these features well, and all the lighting runs off the battery’s power, so you don’t have to worry about charging up a bunch of separate parts just to enjoy a safe ride. It includes front and rear turn signals (unusual for a bicycle), a bright headlight with high and low beams, brake lights that get brighter as the brake levers are pulled and a loud horn that’s a lot more likely to turn heads than a bell. Though it’s technically a bicycle, the Revv 1 includes some accessories that you’d want (or need) on a motorcycle if you’re cruising around in traffic. Motorcycle-style safety features are usefulĪ bright headlamp, turn signals and brake lights that react to the levers mean you have visibility along the lines of a motorcycle or moped, and all of the lighting is powered by the main battery so there's nothing you'll need to remember to charge on its own. On extra-smooth roads, you can lock out the suspension. Standing up on the pedals and getting up out of the saddle when a big bump comes up is more difficult than on a more traditional bike. The front and rear suspension (120 mm of travel up front, 50 mm in the rear) soaks up a lot of the road’s vibrations and even some bigger bumps, though (and more on this below), the riding position is a little unforgiving. Even with more than 300 pounds of weight cruising along at more than 20 mph, the hydraulic disc brakes offer substantial stopping power and make it easy to come to a standstill in a single car length. When taking advantage of its Class 3 speeds, the Revv 1 is better able keep up with the flow of traffic on city streets, which can make for a more relaxing journey. There’s also an unlockable “Off-Road” mode that removes the speed limit altogether and lets the bike go a little over 33 mph (based on my testing as a roughly 230-pound rider). Think of it more along the lines of a mega-scale electric scooter that does most of the work for you rather than a “bicycle” and you’re on the right track. Ride1Up will provide customers with instructions to unlock Class 3 mode that allows speeds up to 28 mph while pedaling, though pedaling is particularly uncomfortable on this design - more on this below. The bike comes running in Class 2 mode and can therefore cruise along at up to 20 mph using just its half-twist throttle. The 750-watt rear hub motor puts out gobs of power, and the Revv 1 rolls smoothly and accelerates up to its top speed without fuss or jerkiness. But the Revv 1 doesn’t roar with the volume of a gas engine nor does it spit out any fumes while riding. Throwing a leg over the Ride1Up Revv 1 feels a lot like hopping onto a compact motorcycle - from bars to saddle, it’s much more reminiscent of a small motorbike than any bicycle, electric or otherwise. ![]() The Revv 1's hub drive has plenty of power on tap to deliver moped-like performance when using the throttle, though the single-speed bicycle drivetrain is a bit of an afterthought by comparison - this is a ride better suited to relaxed, motor-assisted cruising. Your CNN account Log in to your CNN account ![]()
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