Ride1UP Cafe Cruiser
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Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Ride1UP Cafe Cruiser. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
17 reasons to buy
- The Cafe Cruiser’s retro look has been deemed “timeless”.
- Swept-back handlebars provide a comfortable and upright ride position.
- The Cafe Cruiser’s sturdy, integrated rear rack can be fitted with a passenger kit, to carry a second person weighing up to 130 lb.
- An 8-speed Shimano Acera drivetrain combines with pedal-assist to offer ample gear range.
- The Cafe Cruiser can reach 28 mph via pedal assist and 20 mph by throttle alone.
- Testers were able to eke up to 45.56 mi of range out of the 48V 15Ah battery.
- The Cafe Cruiser’s battery can be removed for security and off-bike charging.
- An 80mm Mozo suspension fork irons out road imperfections.
- Testers say the Cafe Cruiser’s 750W Bafang motor is plenty fast on flat stretches.
- 3” wide Chaoyang SandStorm tires are comfortable and absorb jounce.
- The Cafe Cruiser is equipped with entry-level hydraulic disc brakes from Zoom.
- The Cafe Cruiser is available with a mid-step (ST) or high-step (XR) frame.
- The ST frame fits riders 5’0” to 6’4”. The XR suits e-bikers from 5’5” to 6’4”.
- Alloy fenders and integrated lights are included with the Cafe Cruiser.
- The Cafe Cruiser has a 350 lb carrying capacity.
- Experts see the Cruiser’s pricing as affordable and competitive.
- It’s available in 3 colors; ‘Indigo, Matte’, ‘Carbon, Matte’ and ‘Latte, Gloss’.
6 reasons not to buy
- At 65 lb, it’s fairly heavy.
- Rear passenger weight is limited to 130 lb.
- Under hill-climbing tests, the Cafe Cruiser struggles on steeper inclines.
- Some owners are not impressed by the Cruiser’s minimal display.
- A tester found the Cruiser’s geometry and tires unsuitable for soft-sand cycling.
- Reviewers find the Cafe Cruiser’s stretched geometry to be “cumbersome” in certain situations.
