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<\/p>\nThe words \u201chigh-performance\u201d and \u201ccarbon fiber\u201d don\u2019t usually come in the same sentence as \u201caffordable\u201d and \u201cbudget-friendly,\u201d however, Ride1Up wants to change that. The San Diego, California-based e-bike company first opened its doors in 2018, and has always been about making e-bikes accessible to a wide range of riders.<\/p>\n
While Ride1Up\u2019s selection of commuter and urban e-bikes is nothing short of impressive, its new CF Racer1 could put the brand up in the big leagues when it comes to performance. Best of all, it has a price tag of just $2,295 \u2013 that\u2019s right, $2,295 for a carbon-fiber electric gravel bike.<\/p>\n
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The new CF Racer1 makes good on its promise of being a performance-oriented e-bike. Carbon fiber frame? Check. Punchy motor? Check. Premium drivetrain? Check. Indeed, for the price Ride1Up is asking, the CF Racer1 could very well be the best deal on two wheels for a long time. So, what exactly are we looking at? Well, for starters, the bike is available in two configurations \u2013 Gravel and Road. The gravel bike comes in an aptly colored gray frame, while the road version gets a sleek and elegant black frame. Across the board, the frame and fork are made out of lightweight carbon fiber, and the bikes make use of Sram componentry for the drivetrain.<\/p>\n
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At the heart of the Ride1Up CF Racer1 is a geared hub motor from Chinese e-bike drive specialist Bafang. It\u2019s tuned to meet European e-bike regulations with a nominal power output of 250 watts. The motor is housed discreetly within the rear hub, right behind the cassette on the right side and the rotor on the left side. As such, it doesn\u2019t really matter what angle you\u2019re looking at the bike from; it could very easily be mistaken for a non-electric bike.<\/p>\n
As for the battery, the CF Racer1 is rocking a 36-volt, 7Ah internally housed battery pack made out of Samsung cells. It promises anywhere between 16 to 40 miles depending on the mode you select, your weight, the terrain, and the elevation gain of your route. Everything is managed via a 36V 15-amp DMHC Sine-wave controller, and the rider gets a bird\u2019s eye view of pertinent ride stats via a VeloFox DM02 color display.<\/p>\n
As was mentioned earlier, the CF Racer1 comes in two iterations \u2013 road and gravel \u2013 but both models are packing premium Sram Rival 1×11 drivetrains for optimum performance and all-terrain reliability. Furthermore, Sram hydraulic brakes provide confidence-inspiring stopping power. Overall, the Ride1Up CF Racer tips the scales at an impressive 27.4 pounds in its small size. For reference, sizing offered is S and L, with S measuring 50 cm and L measuring 56 cm.<\/p>\n