eMTB & road
Ride1Up CF Racer1
$2,195
Price
42 Nm
Torque
252 Wh
Battery
28.6 lb
Weight
Ride1Up CF Racer1 vs Troxus T-XC eMTB
Two emtb & road e-bikes at $1,999–$2,195, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.
Where they differ
- The T-XC eMTB makes 88 Nm more torque.
- The T-XC eMTB carries 468 Wh more battery.
- The CF Racer1 is 31.9 lb lighter.
- The T-XC eMTB claims 20 more miles of range.
- The CF Racer1 assists 8 mph faster.
- The T-XC eMTB carries 75 lb more total load.
- The T-XC eMTB costs $196 less.
- The CF Racer1 uses a cadence sensor; the T-XC eMTB uses a torque + cadence sensor.
- The CF Racer1 is rear hub; the T-XC eMTB is mid-drive.
- The CF Racer1 is rigid; the T-XC eMTB is hardtail (front only).
- The CF Racer1 ships as class 3; the T-XC eMTB ships as class 1.
Every spec, side by side
| CF Racer1 | T-XC eMTB | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $2,195 | $1,999 |
| Category | eMTB | eMTB |
| Price per Wh | $8.71 per Wh | $2.78 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | 42 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Motor power | 250 W | 500 W |
| Drive | Rear hub | Mid-drive |
| Motor make | Ride1Up | Bafang mid-motor |
| Drive system | — | Bafang |
| Sensor | Cadence | Torque + cadence |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 252 Wh | 720 Wh |
| Voltage | 36V | 48V |
| Capacity | 7 Ah | 15 Ah |
| Cells | Samsung | Samsung |
| Removable battery | No | Yes |
| Range (claim) | 40 mi | 60 mi |
| Range as stated | 16-40 miles | Up to 60 miles per charge |
| Est. real range | 21 mi | 36 mi |
| Estimate assumes | 12 Wh per mile | 20 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | 28.6 lb | 60.5 lb |
| Max load | 225 lb | 300 lb |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | Class 3: pedal assist to 28 mph | Class 1: pedal assist to 20 mph, no throttle |
| Unlocks to | Class 3 | Class 1 |
| Class | Class 3 | Class 1 |
| Throttle | — | No |
| Top assisted speed | 28 mph | 20 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 12-speed | 11-speed |
| Drivetrain | SRAM Apex 1x12 | Shimano |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | 160 mm | 203 mm |
| Rear rotor | 160 mm | 180 mm |
| Suspension | Rigid | Hardtail (front only) |
| Fork travel | Rigid | 120 mm |
| Rear travel | None | None |
| Front suspension | No | Yes |
| Suspension seatpost | No | — |
| Tires | 700 x 40c | 29 x 2.4 |
| Display | VeloFox DM02 color | Bafang colour, Bluetooth, remote |
| Frame | Carbon fiber | Aluminum |
| Sizes | S, L | 15", 17", 19" |
| Step-through option | No | No |
| Included | ||
| Lights | No | Yes |
| Fenders | No | No |
| Rack | No | No |
| Kickstand | No | Yes |
| Safety | UL 2849* | UL 2849* |
| Safety certification | UL 2849: most models, confirm this one | UL 2849: most models, confirm this one |
| As the maker states it | TUV ANSI/CAN/UL 2849 & 2271 compliant, certified through TUV for most of their inventory | "UL-2849 certified" on the Lynx Cargo; the Explorer Plus iQ states the battery is "UL-2271 Certified" |
| Warranty | 1 yr | 5 yr |
| Warranty terms | 1-Year Warranty against manufacturing defects | — |
Specs transcribed from ride1up.com on 09/19/2026 and www.troxusmobility.com on 09/21/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.