Even when we tried contacting both the seller and manufacturer they didn’t want to just ship a part out, they instead wanted us to ship the entire thing back and gives us a whole new bike set. That would have been fine, but we had already assembled most of the mountain bike and we didn’t want to repack the entire thing just to ship it out and get another mountain bike that we would have to reassemble. It’s actually a high quality, high performance electric bike regardless of the badging. Accessories aside, the RadRover 6 hyper bicycles Plus is an awesome ride and packs in some real value. It is the highest-spec e-bike in Rad’s lineup and includes hydraulic disc brakes, redesigned suspension fork, an upgraded frame with a new semi-integrated battery, new displays that are easier to read and use, and so much more. All in all, the $2,395 Ride1Up REVV1 FS is an amazing e-bike for anyone who wants a moped-style ride with full-suspension, high quality 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes and a design that rides almost like a motorcycle, yet in a bike form factor.
The real stars of the show were the grips, which were super comfortable, amazingly durable, had integrated bar ends, and were designed to be rotated with wear, which is unusual for lock-on grips. As for the dropper, I fiddled with it a few times at the start but otherwise just got it out of the way so I could ride. The dropper is designed for super quick and easy bleeding, which refreshingly takes significantly less time to do in reality than it takes to watch the 18-second video on their website about it. I’ve always been a fan of Dresden-based Acto5 and their absurd CNC-machined frames.
I’m not sure how it’s possible to feel the stiffness of a set of handlebars with 160 mm of suspension travel and a big squishy Schwalbe Wicked Will up front, but somehow, it is. On most bikes, the sensation would be unpleasant, but with all that movement going on below, eating anything the trail has to throw at you, the steel-beam-like stiffness feels quite confidence-inspiring and keeps the steering feeling agile and reactive. With sleek 23 liters capacity of each box, providing ample space for your essentials. Built for durability, its aerodynamic design enhances your bike’s aesthetics.
I received the Sagma Lite version of their saddle without suspension, which was pretty comfortable. It was more padded than anything I’ve ridden for a long time and quite a bit shorter, as I’ve been riding mostly road-derived saddles forever, and I expect the Sagma Lite to be a little more enduro-focused. Large upright handle hyper bike bars that put the riders in an upright comfortable ridding position. Great for casual rides around town, this classic cruiser is equipped with a simple pedal backwards coaster brake and full wrap fenders. The large padded spring saddle and multi-surface balloon tires provide a smooth and comfortable riding experience.
This is not a guarantee that 75% of the product functions, it is simply an estimate based on previous experience with this type of inventory. I showed you plenty of awesome e-bikes that didn’t cost most of a paycheck. There’s a reason why Porsche bought this e-bike company – it’s simply one of the best.
Check out my full first ride on the various Serial 1 e-bike models here. The bike is truly a high-end offering by itself, but the embedded tech makes it a rarity in any category. There’s also an app that allows you to take full advantage of the built-in eSIM card, giving you connectivity to the bike and letting you check all your vital stats, find its location, and more – right from your phone. Check out my full in-depth review of the epic Ariel Rider Grizzly e-bike here. Whether you’re ferrying around kids or buying a week’s worth of groceries, the HSD is a solid option. Check out my full review of the Electric Bike Company Model Y here.