ALL Electric Fat tire · Not tested by Will
Ride1Up Rift: specs and how it compares
Not tested. Will hasn't ridden this bike. Specs come from Ride1Up's own site, written in our words, and each one is linked below. For bikes he has tested, see the reviews.
Class: Ride1Up calls it Class 2–3 capable, with 28 mph pedal assist and a 20 mph throttle. Check whether your state treats a bike with both features as Class 3. E-bike laws by state
Discontinued. The maker no longer sells this bike new. This page stays up for shoppers buying used.
$1,795
Price as of Oct 26, 2026 on Ride1Up's site. Ride1Up lists the Rift as discontinued (checked 2026-10-26).
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Our take
The Rift is a fat-tire bike with a rack built to carry a passenger, for riders who want one bike for trails, sand and hauling a kid. Its big battery and four-piston brakes are strong for $1,795. It uses a cadence sensor and has no rear suspension, and at 84.5 lb it is heavy. Every version was out of stock when we checked.
Closest bike Will has tested
Aventon Aventure 3
Will rode it: a 26 x 4 fat tire with a 750W motor and a torque sensor, for about $200 more.
Read Will's reviewSpecs
| E-bike class | Class 2 or 3 (20 mph throttle, 28 mph pedal assist) |
|---|---|
| Motor | 750W geared rear hub, 95 Nm |
| Battery | 48V 20Ah with LG cells, removable (about 960 Wh by our math; Wh not printed) |
| Claimed range | 45 to 60 mi (maker's figure) |
| Weight | 84.5 lb |
| Max payload | 350 lb; rear rack rated for 150 lb and set up for a passenger |
| Brakes | 4-piston hydraulic discs, 180 mm rotors |
| Suspension | 120 mm hydraulic-lockout fork; rigid rear |
| Tires | 26 x 4.0 in Kenda Krusade, puncture resistant |
| Gears | Shimano Altus 8-speed, 11-32T cassette, 44T chainring |
| Pedal sensor | Current-based cadence sensor, plus throttle |
| Rider height | ST frame 5'1" to 6'2"; XR frame 5'6" to 6'4" |
Ride1Up calls it Class 2–3 capable, with 28 mph pedal assist and a 20 mph throttle. Check whether your state treats a bike with both features as Class 3. Check e-bike laws in your state.
Versions
- Rift ST: Step-through, 5'1" to 6'2"
- Rift XR: High-step, 5'6" to 6'4"
Compared with similar bikes
| Ride1Up Riftnot tested | Aventon Aventure 3 | Freesky Ranger Air M-540 | MACFOX X7 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,795 | $1,999 | $1,399 | $1,599 |
| Motor | 750 W | 750 W | 2000 W | 500 W |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 80 Nm | 105 Nm | — |
| Battery | 960 Wh | — | 1200 Wh | 624 Wh |
| Weight | 84.5 lb | 76 lb | 95 lb | 87 lb |
| Payload | 350 lb | — | 400 lb | 330 lb |
| AEB Score | 7.0 (provisional) | 6.3 | 8.1 | 5.7 |
Specs for the other bikes come from their pages on this site; ones marked spec profile haven't been ridden by Will. Prices change, so check the review page for the latest.
What owners say
Ride1Up's page shows about 77 reviews. Owners we read praise easy assembly and well-adjusted brakes on arrival. One owner who tows a child trailer called it a stable workhorse with excellent four-piston brakes, but noted it is heavy and uses a cadence sensor.
Caveat: These reviews sit on the maker's own store, which may filter them. They aren't independent.
- Ride1Up Rift product page reviews (about 77 reviews), read Oct 26, 2026
Sources
- ride1up.com, specs checked Oct 26, 2026
Page updated Oct 26, 2026.