CF Racer 1 Range and Top Speed

[@charlesleftwich1684]

This was my first double click shifter. It definitely took some getting use to. But Im loving it in the city.

[@ElectronSurfer]

The shift experience is very nice on this bike once you get it, glad you are enjoying the ride!

[@84imreplica]

This is an awesome bike for the price. Having said that, I do wonder how it will hold up over time. Personally, I would pay a bit more for a torque sensor and I prefer a separate stem and bar for ease of maintenance and being able to change the stem length. I'd also like a more conventional handlebar, so a light and bell could be mounted.

[@ElectronSurfer]

I can't argue with those points, I totally agree. I could dial the fit to myself easily with a more normal stem/handlebar setup. I would expect the bafang motor to hold up just fine, since there is no throttle the motor will not be very strained.

[@reallifescience2069]

It's not like it's using cheap components. The wheelset, and the SRAM rival gearset and brakes, and the continental tires, etc. I would worry about the longevity if they cheaped out on the parts. But most of the components are all quality. People forget, most of these Hub Motor road and gravel bikes from the big companies were using Mahle Cadence sensor systems for years with positive experiences. The cadence system allows you to pedal hard if you want while selecting a light or heavy amount of assist, so it's more customizable.

[@ElectronSurfer]

@@reallifescience2069 Totally agree on cadence vs. torque, I tried to point that out in the video. People are used to over-powered hub motor bikes that don't require you to use any gearing, this is more of a "bike plus" experience. Appreciate the comments!

[@staccatoglock]

I absolutely love mine!

[@ElectronSurfer]

Awesome glad you are loving it!

[@TonyJ003]

Thank you for the review.

[@ElectronSurfer]

Of course, happy to do it. Thanks for commenting!

[@dt76sf]

Great value bike! Needs standard stem and handle bar for individual fine tuning. Range extender is not gonna win beauty contest but I understand Ride1up is working on designing a CF1 road bike version🎉🎉

[@ElectronSurfer]

Totally agree, I really appreciate the solid components, really improves the ride experience. Cheers

Great videos on the CF Racer 1. Thank you. It seemed to be just the bike I was looking for, until you said a mid-drive would work much better on hilly terrain… And I live in Vermont where we have steeper hills… Does any comparable e-bike come to mind?

[@ElectronSurfer]

Thank you, most of your options for comparable with a mid-drive will be from large companies like Trek or Specialized and likely 2-3 times the price using Brose or Bafang motor systems. A mid-drive kit would be an affordable option after finding a suitable bike.

@@ElectronSurfer Just a quick update to say that following the advice in your video to not get this bike or any 250 w rear hub motor for hilly terrain, I found a great mid-drive gravel bike at a decent price... It's a Diamondback Current that I got new for $2,000. I love it and I totally see what you mean... I can feel that the added power and efficiency of a mid-drive motor makes a big difference when you need help going up a long, steep hill. So, I wanted to say thank you!

[@ElectronSurfer]

@ awesome, thank you for letting me know, sounds like a solid deal. A mid drive is a lot better for hills and to me having the power at the place we generate power feels more natural. Cheers!

[@bronson357]

I want one but torn between the sizes. You mentioned that you should've gotten the smaller size. What's your height and inseam? Thanks for the helpful video btw.

[@ElectronSurfer]

I'm 5'10" with a 32" inseam, usually fit a 56. If you are between the sizes I'd recommend going smaller. You could also reach out to Ride1up. I'm glad the video was helpful, cheers!

[@tomribaudo6040]

I've got the small, some of my other bikes 50cm custom landshark, M Pivot Mach 4, this bike sizes more like a 52 or 54 than a 50. Fits me perfectly and I'm 5-8, 30 inch inseam.

[@Enidx10]

Does this work at all for climbing hills? I know you mentioned that it’s not something you get exclusively for climbing, but does it make it easier to climb if you’re tired and want assist to make it up?

[@ElectronSurfer]

It helps a little, i think a good analogy would be you could tackle a hill seated that without the motor you'd have to stand up to make it. The motor itself isn't strong enough for many hills by just activating the cadence senor, so you will have to add something. I hope that helps.

[@daggius]

What's your height? I am 5'9" so I am not sure whether to get the big or small frame height since I am right in the middle of the two.

[@ElectronSurfer]

I am 5'10" with a 32" inseam, I would call Ride1up and ask, personally I should have went smaller.

[@kelseyfischer619]

Does it ride like a regular road bike with no assist/turned off?

[@ElectronSurfer]

You feel a small amount of resistance from the hub motor plus the battery would make it heavier than a non-assisted bike, but yes you can ride it like a regular road bike.