Summary
A lot of electric bikes find themselves dedicated to either commuting or off-roading.
TheRide1Up Cafe Cruiser, as the name implies, is a much more casual ebike.
If you didnt think you needed an ebike for these casual times, think again.
Tyler Hayes / How-To Geek
The Cafe Cruisers wide, swooping handlebars and thick, generous seat encourage a slow and steady pedaling pace.
But its eight speeds also make it suitable for any kind of hilly neighborhood terrain you might encounter.
I didnt have any problem navigating the human-made off-road trails.
Blissful comfort and plus-one cargo capabilities blended together for one of the most versatile and functional eBikes money can buy.
The 3-inch wide tires made for a stable ride among all common conditions.
The power parameters are displayed on a small monochrome screen on the left side.
The low, wide postured handlebars invoke leisure rather than racing.
Blissful comfort and plus-one cargo capabilities blended together for one of the most versatile and functional eBikes money can buy.
The top crossbar on the XR step-over model is 28.5 inches and has a total weight of 65 pounds.
No need to struggle to get on or off if you dont need to.
Its a subtle design element that adds a lot of utility in practice.
Tyler Hayes / How-To Geek
Although this doesnt seem like an ideal bike for toting people around, it worked well in practice.
It would be a better experience if passenger handlebars were available for kids to hold on to.
Sidewalk cracks disappeared and uneven roads were second thoughts.
Tyler Hayes / How-To Geek
Cruising on the bike was effortless in all environments it would be appropriate to take it for a ride.
Its top throttle speed of 20 miles per hour worked well in my area full of hills.
Although tempting, I also didnt find myself using the throttle as much as on some bikes.
Tyler Hayes / How-To Geek
It was relaxing to pedal without a lot of effort.
Doing more pedaling is also the best way to extend the battery and get the longest range.
It also had a good response to it, but the bikes style pushed me to pedal more.
Tyler Hayes / How-To Geek
Riding the Cafe Cruiser almost always felt more fun than exercise or work.
The Cafe Cruiser blends a few different casual bike styles to ultimately get something thats all about comfort.
That was my biggest takeaway from the miles of rides.
The Carbon and Indigo colors have a matte finish, while Latte is glossy.
Should You Buy the Ride1Up Cafe Cruiser Ebike?
Finding the right ebike is all about knowing what it will be used for.
TheRide1Up Cafe Cruiseris a more casual bike thats geared toward leisure riding, whatever form that may take.
