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Ride1Up TrailRush vs Velotric Summit 1

Two emtb & road e-bikes at $1,699–$1,995, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.

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Where they differ

  • The Summit 1 carries 202 Wh more battery.
  • The Summit 1 claims 20 more miles of range.
  • The Summit 1 carries 90 lb more total load.
  • The Summit 1 costs $296 less.
  • The TrailRush is 5 lb lighter.
  • The TrailRush uses a torque sensor; the Summit 1 uses a torque + cadence sensor.
  • The TrailRush is mid-drive; the Summit 1 is rear hub.

Every spec, side by side

TrailRushSummit 1
Headline
Price$1,995$1,699
CategoryeMTBeMTB
Price per Wh$3.96 per Wh$2.41 per Wh
Model year20262024
Motor
Torque90 Nm90 Nm
Motor power750 W
Peak power1300 W
DriveMid-driveRear hub
Motor makeBrose TF SprinterVelotric
SensorTorqueTorque + cadence
Battery & range
Battery504 Wh706 Wh
Voltage36V48V
Capacity14 Ah14.7 Ah
CellsSamsung
Removable batteryYesYes
Range (claim)50 mi70 mi
Range as stated30-50 milesUp to 70 miles
Est. real range32 mi35 mi
Estimate assumes16 Wh per mile20 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight57 lb62 lb
Max load350 lb440 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 3: pedal assist to 28 mphClass 3: pedal assist to 28 mph
Unlocks toClass 3Class 3
ClassClass 3Class 3
Top assisted speed28 mph28 mph
Build
Gears10-speed8-speed
DrivetrainShimano DeoreShimano Altus
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Hardtail (front only)
Fork travel120 mm120 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpostNoNo
Tires29 x 2.627.5 x 2.6
DisplayBrose Allround 1.5" color TFT2.8" color, IPX6, USB charging
FrameAlloyTriple-butted aluminum alloy
SizesM, LRegular, Large
Step-through optionNoNo
Included
LightsNoYes
FendersNoNo
RackNoNo
SafetyUL 2849*UL 2849*
Safety certificationUL 2849: most models, confirm this oneUL 2849: most models, confirm this one
As the maker states itTUV ANSI/CAN/UL 2849 & 2271 compliant, certified through TUV for most of their inventoryMost Velotric e-bikes are UL 2271 Recognized and UL 2849 Certified
Warranty1 yr2 yr
Warranty terms1-Year Warranty against manufacturing defects2 Year Warranty

Specs transcribed from ride1up.com on 2026-09-19 and www.velotricbike.com on 2026-09-20. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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