the Revv 1 from Ride1Up It is an electric bike that looks like a bicycle. It features front and rear suspension, along with an extra-large, comfortable seat to make for smooth sailing even when reaching speeds over 30mph. It is very fun to ride but for many people it wouldn’t be very practical for everyday use.
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The Revv 1 retails for $2400, on the higher end of standard e-bike prices, but I feel like you get more than just standard features with this bike. I tested the Graphite Gray model with full suspension, 20-by-4-inch fat tires, front and rear fenders and a kickstand.
The bike also comes in a cheaper $1,900 hardtail (without rear suspension) as well as a moss green color option. The solid body also has slightly different bezels and a slightly smaller battery.
I think if you’re really thinking of spending big on an electric bike, you might splurge a little and get the full suspension model, unless the extra 10 pounds (4.5kg) makes a difference for you.
pedal power
Revv 1 is a single gear e-bike with five levels of pedal assist. About a year ago, my co-worker reviewed Logan Moy Segway’s C80 eMoped; It was believed that the inclusion of the pedals allowed the C80 to bypass similar limitations of a gas-powered superbike, such as the need for a lockout, and I think that’s what’s going on here.
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But I don’t find the Revv 1’s pedals very comfortable. They put my feet too far back and my legs can’t extend far enough to get much energy out of them. The seat is motorcycle-like and a café-style saddle, so you can ride backwards to stretch your legs a little more, but then you have to bend over more to reach the handlebars. There is no perfect solution.
As a result, I feel like I’m riding a kid’s bike or a bike that’s too small for me. I know it’s not an issue with the bike frame size, because the Revv 1’s height range is 5.2 to 6.3 feet (1.6 – 1.9 meters) and my height is exactly 6 feet / 1.8 meters.
Even though I don’t pedal much, it’s still a great backup in case the battery runs out. However, this pedal is a bit tricky because you probably won’t be able to use the full power of your legs and the bike is quite heavy at 93lbs / 42.2kg.
I haven’t tried it myself, but you might be able to fit two people on the seat? Just keep in mind that Ride1Up says the maximum weight load for this bike is 350 lbs.
I use the throttle pretty much exclusively when riding it. With a twist of the right handlebar, the throttle works and the bike takes off instantly and quite smoothly. In that respect, I very much treat this bike like a moped.
Whether you pedal with the assist or just rely on the throttle, this bike offers two speed options. Ride1Up ships the Revv 1 pre-programmed as a Class 2 e-bike, allowing speeds up to 20 mph (32.2 km/h). The bike also has a Class 3 off-road mode that you can enable through the screen, which unlocks speeds up to around 30 mph (48.3 km/h); It’s one of the main reasons this bike is so much fun to ride.
A massive 52V, 20Ah battery powers the 750W Bafang motor. Ride1Up claims this provides about 30 to 60 miles (48.3 to 96.6 km) on a single charge, but ranges vary depending on how much assist you use. In my case, this is the longest running battery I’ve had, as I usually don’t use the throttle as often as I do with the Revv 1. Which isn’t surprising since this is also the largest and heaviest battery for e-bikes. I spent time with.
steering controls
The Revv1 is equipped with front and rear lights. This backlight illuminates when either brake is applied, and you can increase the brightness of the headlight by pressing the power button. From there, you can toggle the light beam up and down with a switch on the right handlebar.
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Underneath this switch is another switch that controls the turn signals on the front and rear of the bike. I had never ridden an e-bike with turn signals before, so this was new to me. Below that switch is a button that sounds the horn – a really loud button.
On the left handlebar, there’s a discreet USB port hidden below the power button. When the battery is on, pressing the M button will turn on the power to charge the device. This is really useful if you have a phone holder and want to use Google Maps or Pokemon Go while riding, for example. Ride1Up offers $24 Standard phone holder with grip. It holds my phone fairly securely, but my inner worry is wishing there was something holding the top of the phone as well.
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The bike features a two-color LCD screen, perhaps the nicest I’ve seen on an e-bike. The large number in the middle is your current speed while the left side shows your current pedal assist. You can set it by pressing the plus and minus buttons above the power button. Holding down the minus button will enable the bike’s walking mode, which helps push the bike up hills if you’re not riding it. Under current speed, there is a distance section that automatically cycles between the odometer and the length of your trip. Next to that is a speed section that toggles between the average speed of your ride and its maximum speed. The upper right corner shows the remaining battery life.
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Ride1Up also sells an optional $100 ride storage cage Fits into the bike’s center gap. It’s handy for carrying extra stuff since you can’t attach a standard rear bike rack to the Revv 1. It attaches to the four bolts on top of the motor. These screws are also placed so that you can mount other accessories, such as a water bottle holder.
Fun, but confusing purchase
The Revv 1 is in a strange middle ground between a bicycle and a moped. But it’s heavy, which makes it a tough sell if you live a little commute like I do and need to store your bike inside your apartment. Since it’s still technically a pedal bike, you can’t just leave it outside without restraining it with something. A regular moped won’t operate without the key in the ignition, so you have more options for where to park, but someone can get away with a moped with the Revv 1, whether the battery is connected or not.
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The size also makes it a bit awkward to lock it onto standard bike mounts because it doesn’t fit everywhere and takes up a lot of space. Furthermore, the speed you can achieve in this thing makes using bike lanes counterproductive since you’re moving so fast through them. Even if you ride slowly, the bike still feels like a motorcycle that belongs on the road with the cars.
So when working the throttle it all leads to a hilarious vision: I’m trying to ride basically in the lane, but I can only go about 30 mph, and yet I’m riding something that looks like it should be just as fast as a motorcycle.
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I had a lot of fun cruising around in the Revv 1, reaching speeds I’ve never hit on a bike or e-bike before that has all these great features in the handlebar. It’s hard to compare this to a typical e-bike since it’s much closer to an electric tricycle, but it lacks some of the features you’d expect from a model in this class. I’m so glad I got to try this thing out and had a lot of fun walking around, but I don’t know how practical it actually is.
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