Ride1Up's First Electric Mountain Bike Does Not Disappoint

Quality build and a smooth, quiet trail ride set this budget e-mountain bike apart.

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I love that these are priced to get people into this hobby. I've seen a couple guys out on the Aventon version (ramblas?) where I regularly ride.
Direct product link: https://ride1up.com/product/trailrush/
The price is good, mid-drive is good, I'm a tad confused about 250 W though, and 36 V is odd considering that other bikes in their lineup use 48 V.
Specifically, I think mid-drive really shines in mountain biking because it's substantially less fussy when changing a tire. No hub motor means no wires sticking offboard and liable to get pinched when striking a rock.
I got burned by that company once. Maintenance is a bitch, specifically the brakes, rims pinched the tubes causing flats, and they're extremely heavy even for e-bike standards.
$2095?
Get the fuck out of here. You can build your own for $500.
- It’s a custom frame that includes a mid drive motor, an integrated battery, and fully internal wiring. You aren’t going to get that for $500. No idea the quality of the front fork but those alone can run for over $2000