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| 5 star | 86 | 86% |
| 4 star | 10 | 10% |
| 3 star | 3 | 3% |
| 2 star | 0% | |
| 1 star | 0% |
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Philip Martin
Loving this bike. I was looking for a bike that was light, fun to ride and enough power to climb seriously steep hills. I procrastinated looking at bikes costing 3 times the price, and had reservations that the CF Racer could meet my expectations and needs in terms of battery life and power. I decided to pull the trigger, and seriously impressed that not only does it meet my needs but exceeds them. I can climb very steep inclines and barely use the motor the remainder of my rides, the battery level has never dropped below 60%. Backup has been excellent, I wanted advice on adding an accessory and contacted Customer Service, the response was just a few hours! I missed out on the SRAM Rival spec but have the SRAM Apex dialed in for smooth gear changes. Tubeless tires are a major upgrade, hoping these will minimize any future puncture issues. The CF Racer puts a huge smile on my face every time I ride it.
Stacy Hudgins
140 miles since I received it! Running lengthy rides, at a good speed, and loving it. Thank you.
Charles Burton
Beautiful bike, provides a great off-road riding experience. I was riding a Roadster V2 prior, and until I get used to drop bars instead of risers, I'll probably continue using PAS 2 (with no changes) most of the time (as in 97-98% of time per the bike computer). The SRAM Apex (a downgrade from the Rival groupset by Ride1UP) performs nicely; the double-tap shifters are easy to get used to and I love having just one chain ring and a bunch of sprockets in back. Easy to assemble, even for a 70 year old with zero reputation as a handyman, though I struggled getting a replacement grub screw for the seat post binder that is completely different than the one shown in all the Ride1Up assembly videos and photos. The tubeless tires, Schwalbe G-One, are great, and pretty easy to seat with C02 cartridges; the tires shipped with sealant already inside, which can slosh out during the initial fill. The stock saddle and pedals were kinda crap, cheaper looking than the nicer saddle and pedals on my Roadster V2, a bike that cost 1/2 as much. I replaced them with a sleek Brooks C17 carved saddle (wonderful upgrade) and sleek and very grippy Crankbrothers Stamp Gen 3. My biggest upgrade was replacing the carbon seat post with a Redshift Endurance suspension seat post (I have one on my Roadster VT that I couldn't live without). I attached a tiny tail light under the seat, a Spurcylce Original Bell at one bar end and a Spurcylce 50cc bar end mirror at the other end -- all three are great additions and recommended. I put matching carbon bike cages on the seat tube and the lower part of the down tube, and the wonderful Podium Insulated purple bottles make a great look with the fuchsia front end of the frame. I may be $3,000 out the door with my new bike, but I couldn't find another with these high-end components and a carbon frame anywhere else. SIZING: I am 5-9.5, 175, pounds, and I have tended to buy 1 size down from recommended. I bought 50cc seat tube Roadster V2, perfect size, and so I bought 50cc seat tube CF Racer1, and it's the perfect size. I can just barely stand over it (30" inseam, short for my height) but I'd need a ladder to mount the 56mm large size). In my riding, I see about 25 of riders on the right size bike, about 15 percent on a bike too small, and about 60 percent on a bike too large or WAY too large. One more note on the power: I ride this bike daily for about 10-12 miles, mostly off road but nothing technical, and I use less than 20% of the battery life with each ride. Compare that to my heavier Roadster V2, same route, same low PAS level, and I get home having used more than 80% of the battery. I have little doubt when I get more comfortable with my drop bars, I'll be riding a substantial part of the time with no PAS.
Charles Burton
Beautiful bike, provides a great off-road riding experience. I was riding a Roadster V2 prior, and until I get used to drop bars instead of risers, I'll probably continue using PAS 2 (with no changes) most of the time (as in 97-98% of time per the bike computer). The SRAM Apex (a downgrade from the Rival groupset by Ride1UP) performs nicely; the double-tap shifters are easy to get used to and I love having just one chain ring and a bunch of sprockets in back. Easy to assemble, even for a 70 year old with zero reputation as a handyman, though I struggled getting a replacement grub screw for the seat post binder that is completely different than the one shown in all the Ride1Up assembly videos and photos. The tubeless tires, Schwalbe G-One, are great, and pretty easy to seat with C02 cartridges; the tires shipped with sealant already inside, which can slosh out during the initial fill. The stock saddle and pedals were kinda crap, cheaper looking than the nicer saddle and pedals on my Roadster V2, a bike that cost 1/2 as much. I replaced them with a sleek Brooks C17 carved saddle (wonderful upgrade) and sleek and very grippy Crankbrothers Stamp Gen 3. My biggest upgrade was replacing the carbon seat post with a Redshift Endurance suspension seat post (I have one on my Roadster VT that I couldn't live without). I attached a tiny tail light under the seat, a Spurcylce Original Bell at one bar end and a Spurcylce 50cc bar end mirror at the other end -- all three are great additions and recommended. I put matching carbon bike cages on the seat tube and the lower part of the down tube, and the wonderful Podium Insulated purple bottles make a great look with the fuchsia front end of the frame. I may be $3,000 out the door with my new bike, but I couldn't find another with these high-end components and a carbon frame anywhere else. SIZING: I am 5-9.5, 175, pounds, and I have tended to buy 1 size down from recommended. I bought 50cc seat tube Roadster V2, perfect size, and so I bought 50cc seat tube CF Racer1, and it's the perfect size. I can just barely stand over it (30" inseam, short for my height) but I'd need a ladder to mount the 56mm large size). In my riding, I see about 25 of riders on the right size bike, about 15 percent on a bike too small, and about 60 percent on a bike too large or WAY too large. One more note on the power: I ride this bike daily for about 10-12 miles, mostly off road but nothing technical, and I use less than 20% of the battery life with each ride. Compare that to my heavier Roadster V2, same route, same low PAS level, and I get home having used more than 80% of the battery. I have little doubt when I get more comfortable with my drop bars, I'll be riding a substantial part of the time with no PAS.
Charles Burton
Beautiful bike, provides a great off-road riding experience. I was riding a Roadster V2 prior, and until I get used to drop bars instead of risers, I'll probably continue using PAS 2 (with no changes) most of the time (as in 97-98% of time per the bike computer). The SRAM Apex (a downgrade from the Rival groupset by Ride1UP) performs nicely; the double-tap shifters are easy to get used to and I love having just one chain ring and a bunch of sprockets in back. Easy to assemble, even for a 70 year old with zero reputation as a handyman, though I struggled getting a replacement grub screw for the seat post binder that is completely different than the one shown in all the Ride1Up assembly videos and photos. The tubeless tires, Schwalbe G-One, are great, and pretty easy to seat with C02 cartridges; the tires shipped with sealant already inside, which can slosh out during the initial fill. The stock saddle and pedals were kinda crap, cheaper looking than the nicer saddle and pedals on my Roadster V2, a bike that cost 1/2 as much. I replaced them with a sleek Brooks C17 carved saddle (wonderful upgrade) and sleek and very grippy Crankbrothers Stamp Gen 3. My biggest upgrade was replacing the carbon seat post with a Redshift Endurance suspension seat post (I have one on my Roadster VT that I couldn't live without). I attached a tiny tail light under the seat, a Spurcylce Original Bell at one bar end and a Spurcylce 50cc bar end mirror at the other end -- all three are great additions and recommended. I put matching carbon bike cages on the seat tube and the lower part of the down tube, and the wonderful Podium Insulated purple bottles make a great look with the fuchsia front end of the frame. I may be $3,000 out the door with my new bike, but I couldn't find another with these high-end components and a carbon frame anywhere else. SIZING: I am 5-9.5, 175, pounds, and I have tended to buy 1 size down from recommended. I bought 50cc seat tube Roadster V2, perfect size, and so I bought 50cc seat tube CF Racer1, and it's the perfect size. I can just barely stand over it (30" inseam, short for my height) but I'd need a ladder to mount the 56mm large size). In my riding, I see about 25 of riders on the right size bike, about 15 percent on a bike too small, and about 60 percent on a bike too large or WAY too large. One more note on the power: I ride this bike daily for about 10-12 miles, mostly off road but nothing technical, and I use less than 20% of the battery life with each ride. Compare that to my heavier Roadster V2, same route, same low PAS level, and I get home having used more than 80% of the battery. I have little doubt when I get more comfortable with my drop bars, I'll be riding a substantial part of the time with no PAS.
Will
If you are here reading these reviews then you have been through this whole process/journey of ebikes and are looking for a very specific combination of discreet and flawless components on a roadbike as well as an incredibly responsive frame. This is it. Just get it and start having a blast. (As someone stated earlier about the back tire being deflated upon arrival ..mine too arrived this way, you just simply pump the tire up at more of a rate than is leaking out until you seat the beads in the rim then no issues).
Deborah
I am a 65 year old woman who has been riding my beloved road bike for many years but was starting to feel limited in climbs and mileage- so with great reluctance decided to try pedal assist and found the CF1 racer online- and absolutely love it! It was a seamless transition from my road bike- I feel confident and unlimited once again on my bike- we live in the foothills of the Smokies so all rides include climbs- which I can do once again. The CF1 racer is well thought out- very easy and intuitive. Ride1Up has been incredibly supportive- I initially called with some questions that they answered and offered further support. I really love this company and my bike!
Alain Benoit
I've only had the bike for a couple of days but it's been a total rush riding it. Seamless application of assist. Shifting is factory tuned and flawless. Breaks are great. Assembly took mere minutes. Was glad to see the switch to Presta valves. 15 miles and battery is at 65%. Typically use Assist Level 2. Needed Level 5 only once, I had come up on an unexpected long steep incline on a loose gravel road. I'd say levels 3 and below do not feel like an eBike, more like a wind at your back, this might be my favourite feature as the ride FEELS like a regular 'manual' bicycle. (I was concerned I would not enjoy the cadence system but Ride1Up has figured it out and this machine is finely tuned and feels amazing) CF Racer 1 Grey, 56, Gravel 52yo, 5'10 ? Cheers. A.
Alain Benoit
I've only had the bike for a couple of days but it's been a total rush riding it. Seamless application of assist. Shifting is factory tuned and flawless. Breaks are great. Assembly took mere minutes. Was glad to see the switch to Presta valves. 15 miles and battery is at 65%. Typically use Assist Level 2. Needed Level 5 only once, I had come up on an unexpected long steep incline on a loose gravel road. I'd say levels 3 and below do not feel like an eBike, more like a wind at your back, this might be my favourite feature as the ride FEELS like a regular 'manual' bicycle. (I was concerned I would not enjoy the cadence system but Ride1Up has figured it out and this machine is finely tuned and feels amazing) CF Racer 1 Grey, 56, Gravel 52yo, 5'10 ? Cheers. A.
Paul Christian
I’ve ridden 288 miles on the bike so far, and have been very impressed! I’m doing average rides of about 40 miles with my bike club. Most of the time I have the bike in level 2, sometimes level 3. Our group brides average around 19 mph (range 15-27). I have not used up the battery completely yet (although I did on a 50 mile bike ride). Very impressed with the range at these power levels. My goal of keeping my heart rate under 160 has been no problem. I bought this bike because I have SVT, and my cardiologist suggested that I keep my heart rate down as pushing too hard can cause SVT. Thank you for allowing me to continue riding with my fellow club members! I’m 70 years old, and this bike allows me to ride like I am 40 again! ?
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Loving this bike. I was looking for a bike that was light, fun to ride and enough power to climb seriously steep hills. I procrastinated looking at bikes costing 3 times the price, and had reservations that the CF Racer could meet my expectations and needs in terms of battery life and power. I decided to pull the trigger, and seriously impressed that not only does it meet my needs but exceeds them. I can climb very steep inclines and barely use the motor the remainder of my rides, the battery level has never dropped below 60%. Backup has been excellent, I wanted advice on adding an accessory and contacted Customer Service, the response was just a few hours! I missed out on the SRAM Rival spec but have the SRAM Apex dialed in for smooth gear changes. Tubeless tires are a major upgrade, hoping these will minimize any future puncture issues. The CF Racer puts a huge smile on my face every time I ride it.
Overall very pleased with the bike and the experience. As hoped, the bike is nimble and capable with or without assistance. Super easy assembly and looks great. Was nervous about tubeless tires but quickly got the hang of it. Just one minor issue – a seat bolt came stripped/malformed so had to swap it, no bigs.
Uncomfortable ride. Need hex wrench to raise seat. Handlebars cannot be raised or lowered. . Uncomfortable grip. I’ve had this bike for one year. Not happy with it. Nice bike but not for me.
Poorly worded somewhat vague operating instructions in tiny print called service “too busy with other customers “ to help,unable to adjust handle bar reach and height
140 miles since I received it! Running lengthy rides, at a good speed, and loving it. Thank you.
Beautiful bike, provides a great off-road riding experience. I was riding a Roadster V2 prior, and until I get used to drop bars instead of risers, I’ll probably continue using PAS 2 (with no changes) most of the time (as in 97-98% of time per the bike computer). The SRAM Apex (a downgrade from the Rival groupset by Ride1UP) performs nicely; the double-tap shifters are easy to get used to and I love having just one chain ring and a bunch of sprockets in back. Easy to assemble, even for a 70 year old with zero reputation as a handyman, though I struggled getting a replacement grub screw for the seat post binder that is completely different than the one shown in all the Ride1Up assembly videos and photos. The tubeless tires, Schwalbe G-One, are great, and pretty easy to seat with C02 cartridges; the tires shipped with sealant already inside, which can slosh out during the initial fill. The stock saddle and pedals were kinda crap, cheaper looking than the nicer saddle and pedals on my Roadster V2, a bike that cost 1/2 as much. I replaced them with a sleek Brooks C17 carved saddle (wonderful upgrade) and sleek and very grippy Crankbrothers Stamp Gen 3. My biggest upgrade was replacing the carbon seat post with a Redshift Endurance suspension seat post (I have one on my Roadster VT that I couldn’t live without). I attached a tiny tail light under the seat, a Spurcylce Original Bell at one bar end and a Spurcylce 50cc bar end mirror at the other end — all three are great additions and recommended. I put matching carbon bike cages on the seat tube and the lower part of the down tube, and the wonderful Podium Insulated purple bottles make a great look with the fuchsia front end of the frame. I may be $3,000 out the door with my new bike, but I couldn’t find another with these high-end components and a carbon frame anywhere else. SIZING: I am 5-9.5, 175, pounds, and I have tended to buy 1 size down from recommended. I bought 50cc seat tube Roadster V2, perfect size, and so I bought 50cc seat tube CF Racer1, and it’s the perfect size. I can just barely stand over it (30″ inseam, short for my height) but I’d need a ladder to mount the 56mm large size). In my riding, I see about 25 of riders on the right size bike, about 15 percent on a bike too small, and about 60 percent on a bike too large or WAY too large. One more note on the power: I ride this bike daily for about 10-12 miles, mostly off road but nothing technical, and I use less than 20% of the battery life with each ride. Compare that to my heavier Roadster V2, same route, same low PAS level, and I get home having used more than 80% of the battery. I have little doubt when I get more comfortable with my drop bars, I’ll be riding a substantial part of the time with no PAS.