{"id":48200,"date":"2023-04-25T09:08:49","date_gmt":"2023-04-25T13:08:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=48200"},"modified":"2023-04-25T09:08:49","modified_gmt":"2023-04-25T13:08:49","slug":"ride1up-rift-review-new-fat-tire-adventure-electric-bike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=48200","title":{"rendered":"Ride1Up Rift review: New fat tire adventure electric bike from a leading budget brand"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"img-border featured-image\">\n\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-header.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-header.jpg?w=320&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-header.jpg?w=640&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-header.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-header.jpg?w=1500&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" width=\"1600\" height=\"800\" alt=\"ride1up rift XR e-bike\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Just in case you were worried that the myriad of adventure-style fat tire electric bikes hitting the market lately wasn\u2019t enough, here comes one more. But the new <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/Ride1Up-Rift\">Ride1Up Rift<\/a> isn\u2019t just an \u201cus too!\u201d e-bike, it\u2019s got some great features that help set it apart from the rest of the pack. And perhaps most importantly, it does so while maintaining Ride1Up\u2019s signature low pricing.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"more-295467\"\/><ins class=\"adsbygoogle author_ad ad-container adsbygoogle author_ad hide-lg author-in-content\" data-ad-host=\"ca-host-pub-5506057612223327\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8858607207437960\" data-ad-format=\"auto\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Ride1Up has set a name for itself as a high-value brand. The San Diego-based electric bike maker isn\u2019t the largest e-bike company in the US. It\u2019s not the most famous and it\u2019s not the flashiest. <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2023\/03\/02\/ride1up-revv1-fs-review-electric-bike-moped\/\">But time and time again<\/a>, Ride1Up has rolled out <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2022\/02\/28\/ride1up-roadster-v2-gravel-edition-review-the-best-low-cost-electric-gravel-bike-out-there-period\/\">well-thought-out e-bikes<\/a> that combine effective design with high-value pricing.<\/p>\n<p>Now the company has done it once again, yet in a new category. Most of Ride1Up\u2019s e-bikes have focused on <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2022\/08\/05\/ride1up-core-5-updated-battery\/\">urban commuter-style bikes<\/a>, but the Rift XR brings the company into fat tire adventure territory.<\/p>\n<p>Check out my video review below to see my complete thoughts on the Ride1Up Rift XR. Then keep reading for all of the nitty-gritty details on this fun-loving fat tire e-bike.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ride1up-rift-e-bike-video-review\">Ride1Up Rift e-bike video review<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignwide is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<iframe id=\"post-youtube-video-1\" title=\"Ride1Up Rift review: Why this fat tire e-bike ROCKS...!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a9FKT7xZtuE?feature=oembed&amp;rel=0&amp;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\">[embedded content]<\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ride1Up Rift tech specs<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Motor:<\/strong>\u00a0750 W rear geared hub motor with 95Nm of torque<\/li>\n<li><strong>Top speed:<\/strong>\u00a020 mph (32 km\/h) on throttle, 28 mph (45 km\/h) on pedal assist<\/li>\n<li><strong>Range:<\/strong>\u00a045-60 mi (72-96 km)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Battery:<\/strong>\u00a048V 20Ah (960Wh) frame-integrated, removable<\/li>\n<li><strong>Frame:<\/strong>\u00a06061 aluminum<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tires<\/strong>: 26\u2033 x 4\u2033 puncture resistant<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight<\/strong>: 84.5 lb. (38 kg)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight capacity:<\/strong> 350 lb. (159 kg)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brakes:<\/strong>\u00a0Four-piston hydraulic disc brakes, 180 mm rotors<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extras:<\/strong> Color LCD display with speedometer, wattmeter, battery gauge, PAS level indicator, odometer, tripmeter, left side thumb throttle, included front and rear fenders, frame integrated rear rack with 150 lb. weight limit and optional passenger seat, integrated headlight and tail lights, kickstand<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/Ride1Up-Rift\">$1,895<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-10.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"ride1up rift XR e-bike\" class=\"wp-image-295716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-10.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-10.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-10.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-10.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-10.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-10.jpg?resize=350,233 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-10.jpg?resize=140,93 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Big fat value in an e-bike<\/h2>\n<p>For a fat tire e-bike with excellent performance, the Ride1Up Rift XR launches with some serious value. As I road through a mix of city riding, sandy trails, and open grass fields, I couldn\u2019t help but wonder how the company was able to stuff this much value into a modestly priced model.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/Ride1Up-Rift\">At a price of $1,895<\/a>, you\u2019re getting a highly capable e-bike that is ready for both on-road and off-road adventures. <\/p>\n<p>The fat tires and powerful motor mix with the front suspension to allow this bike to handle off-road trails with both power and comfort.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re back on manicured paths, the fenders and built-in LED lighting make this into a commuter-ready electric bike for any weather or time of day.<\/p>\n<p>And don\u2019t forget about that big battery. With nearly 1 kWh of capacity, you\u2019ll have more range than you likely need for any daily ride. Throttle-heavy riders should be able to make at least 30-35 miles (48-60 km) per charge, while those that enjoy the exercise benefits of pedal assist can probably double that range.<\/p>\n<p>Plus there are even nicer components like four-piston hydraulic disc brakes with brake fluid sight window and an 8-speed transmission that make the ride that much better. Those brakes look more like something you\u2019d find on a light motorbike, and they offer some of the best braking on a budget-level fat tire e-bike I\u2019ve ever seen.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery alignwide has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-4.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=all\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"295722\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-4.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-295722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-4.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-4.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-4.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-4.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-4.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-4.jpg?resize=350,233 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-4.jpg?resize=140,93 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-5.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=all\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"295721\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-5.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-295721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-5.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-5.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-5.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-5.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-5.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-5.jpg?resize=350,233 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-5.jpg?resize=140,93 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-6.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=all\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"295720\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-6.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"ride1up rift XR e-bike\" class=\"wp-image-295720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-6.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-6.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-6.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-6.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-6.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-6.jpg?resize=350,233 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-6.jpg?resize=140,93 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-7.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=all\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"295719\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-7.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"ride1up rift XR e-bike\" class=\"wp-image-295719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-7.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-7.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-7.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-7.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-7.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-7.jpg?resize=350,233 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-7.jpg?resize=140,93 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-8.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=all\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"295718\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-8.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"ride1up rift XR e-bike\" class=\"wp-image-295718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-8.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-8.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-8.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-8.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-8.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-8.jpg?resize=350,233 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-8.jpg?resize=140,93 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-9.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=all\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"295717\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-9.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"ride1up rift XR e-bike\" class=\"wp-image-295717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-9.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-9.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-9.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-9.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-9.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-9.jpg?resize=350,233 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-9.jpg?resize=140,93 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-3.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=all\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"295723\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-3.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"ride1up rift XR e-bike\" class=\"wp-image-295723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-3.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-3.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-3.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-3.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-3.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-3.jpg?resize=350,233 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-3.jpg?resize=140,93 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-12.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=all\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"295714\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-12.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-295714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-12.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-12.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-12.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-12.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-12.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-12.jpg?resize=350,233 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-12.jpg?resize=140,93 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-13.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=all\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"295713\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-13.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-295713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-13.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-13.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-13.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-13.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-13.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-13.jpg?resize=350,233 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-13.jpg?resize=140,93 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What sets it apart?<\/h2>\n<p>With so many fat tire adventure e-bikes hitting the market, new models have to do something to differentiate themselves.<\/p>\n<p>Admittedly, many of the Ride1Up Rift XR\u2019s features match those of other e-bikes in its class. They all have LCD screens, front suspension, Shimano transmissions, removable batteries, etc. <\/p>\n<p>But the Rift XR\u2019s design that includes a frame-integrated rear rack is a major differentiator. That rear rack isn\u2019t bolted on; it\u2019s part of the frame. That means it is extra sturdy, to the tune of a 150 lb. (68 kg) weight rating. You could easily carry two adults on this e-bike, if you get the additional passenger package.<\/p>\n<p>The Connect+ system makes it easy to put a passenger seat on the rear rack or swap it out for cargo baskets.<\/p>\n<p>The rear rack is also a great way to integrated a rear tail light into the bike. Nearly all e-bikes come with headlights these days, but many don\u2019t have tail lights due to the lack of a good place to mount them. I\u2019d argue that a tail light is even more important than a headlight, especially if you\u2019re riding on the road where cars will be coming up behind you to pass. The inclusion of a built-in rear rack gives Ride1Up the perfect place to install a bright tail light, making sure you\u2019re seen from the rear as well as the front.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-1.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"ride1up rift XR e-bike\" class=\"wp-image-295712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-1.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-1.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-1.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-1.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-1.jpg?resize=350,233 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/ride1up-rift-xr-review-1.jpg?resize=140,93 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the Ride1Up Rift XR worth buying?<\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019ve ridden a lot of e-bikes. In fact, there\u2019s a chance I\u2019ve ridden <em>the most<\/em> e-bikes. And I\u2019ve yet to throw a leg over a Ride1Up e-bike that I wouldn\u2019t recommend buying. <\/p>\n<p>The company just has such a keen sense of value, outfitting their models with the right combination of parts to achieve a quality ride at an affordable price. And now that Ride1Up has entered the fat tire market, I\u2019m ready to recommend this one as well.<\/p>\n<p>Is it perfect? Of course not. A torque sensor would have been a major addition here for even smoother pedal assist. And some nicer colors would have been welcomed. None of the color options are particularly thrilling (white, grey or dark green), but <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2023\/03\/27\/velotric-nomad-1-review-ul-listed-fat-tire-electric-bike\/\">bright colors<\/a> has never really been Ride1Up\u2019s hallmark. <\/p>\n<p>But at least you get some very nice parts (I love those quality brakes!) and you also get two frame styles to choose from. The XR that I\u2019m testing is the step-over version, though there\u2019s also the Rift ST with a step-through frame that will be more accessible for many riders.<\/p>\n<p>So all told, the <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/Ride1Up-Rift\">$1,895 Ride1Up Rift fat tire adventure e-bike<\/a> absolutely hits the mark for value with an excellent ride for a fun adventure bike. I don\u2019t know what\u2019s in the water out there in San Diego, but something is making them produce winners with each new model.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-disclaimer-container\" readability=\"6.3518518518519\">\n<p class=\"disclaimer-affiliate\"><em>FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/about\/#affiliate\">More.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- post ad --><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Just in case you were worried that the myriad of adventure-style fat tire electric bikes hitting the market lately wasn\u2019t enough, here comes one more. But the new Ride1Up Rift isn\u2019t just an \u201cus too!\u201d e-bike, it\u2019s got some great features that help set it apart from the rest of the pack. 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