Comments on: CF Racer1

By: Keith Tompkins

Keith Tompkins — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:14:13 +0000

Uncomfortable ride. Need hex wrench to raise seat. Handlebars cannot be raised or lowered. . Uncomfortable grip. I’ve had this bike for one year. Not happy with it. Nice bike but not for me.

By: Chrisman Scherf

Chrisman Scherf — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 03:37:06 +0000

Poorly worded somewhat vague operating instructions in tiny print called service “too busy with other customers “ to help,unable to adjust handle bar reach and height

By: Stacy Hudgins

Stacy Hudgins — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 21:22:02 +0000

140 miles since I received it! Running lengthy rides, at a good speed, and loving it. Thank you.

By: Charles Burton

Charles Burton — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 18:24:16 +0000

Beautiful bike, provides a great off-road riding experience. I was riding a Roadster V2 prior, and until I get used to drop bars instead of risers, I’ll probably continue using PAS 2 (with no changes) most of the time (as in 97-98% of time per the bike computer). The SRAM Apex (a downgrade from the Rival groupset by Ride1UP) performs nicely; the double-tap shifters are easy to get used to and I love having just one chain ring and a bunch of sprockets in back. Easy to assemble, even for a 70 year old with zero reputation as a handyman, though I struggled getting a replacement grub screw for the seat post binder that is completely different than the one shown in all the Ride1Up assembly videos and photos. The tubeless tires, Schwalbe G-One, are great, and pretty easy to seat with C02 cartridges; the tires shipped with sealant already inside, which can slosh out during the initial fill. The stock saddle and pedals were kinda crap, cheaper looking than the nicer saddle and pedals on my Roadster V2, a bike that cost 1/2 as much. I replaced them with a sleek Brooks C17 carved saddle (wonderful upgrade) and sleek and very grippy Crankbrothers Stamp Gen 3. My biggest upgrade was replacing the carbon seat post with a Redshift Endurance suspension seat post (I have one on my Roadster VT that I couldn’t live without). I attached a tiny tail light under the seat, a Spurcylce Original Bell at one bar end and a Spurcylce 50cc bar end mirror at the other end — all three are great additions and recommended. I put matching carbon bike cages on the seat tube and the lower part of the down tube, and the wonderful Podium Insulated purple bottles make a great look with the fuchsia front end of the frame. I may be $3,000 out the door with my new bike, but I couldn’t find another with these high-end components and a carbon frame anywhere else. SIZING: I am 5-9.5, 175, pounds, and I have tended to buy 1 size down from recommended. I bought 50cc seat tube Roadster V2, perfect size, and so I bought 50cc seat tube CF Racer1, and it’s the perfect size. I can just barely stand over it (30″ inseam, short for my height) but I’d need a ladder to mount the 56mm large size). In my riding, I see about 25 of riders on the right size bike, about 15 percent on a bike too small, and about 60 percent on a bike too large or WAY too large. One more note on the power: I ride this bike daily for about 10-12 miles, mostly off road but nothing technical, and I use less than 20% of the battery life with each ride. Compare that to my heavier Roadster V2, same route, same low PAS level, and I get home having used more than 80% of the battery. I have little doubt when I get more comfortable with my drop bars, I’ll be riding a substantial part of the time with no PAS.

By: Ralph Lasky

Ralph Lasky — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 18:14:30 +0000

Love the bike. Very smooth and quiet. The only thing I would change is to have a reset button for the trip mileage Either a physical button or something easier than going through a few pages.

By: David C.

David C. — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 02:07:58 +0000

I purchased the CF1 Racer a few weeks ago. So far, it is as advertised! Assembly was straightforward right out of the box. I’ve done two significant rides distance-wise (for me, anyway!) of 20 and 25 miles, respectively. The 25 miler includes a brief but substantial hill–and the CF1 Racer was up to the test! I’m just shy of 70 years of age, and I had to walk with my previous non-electric road bike. Level 5 assist, plus the wide range of gearing, gave me just enough to get over it without stopping. The ride is excellent, the Shimano shifters are silky-smooth. It’s early yet, but so far I couldn’t be happier!

By: Thomas Chathoth Abraham

Thomas Chathoth Abraham — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 19:49:39 +0000

Light, fast, and affordable!

By: Scott

Scott — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 22:49:55 +0000

I purchased this bike because I was looking for an affordable and lightweight gravel bike. I also liked the higher-quality SRAM components. I am 5′-5″ and got the small size. I immediately found the reach to be way too far because the drop bars cannot be adjusted. I leaned it up against my other bikes and realized I needed a flat bar, if I wanted the bike to be comfortable. I successfully converted it to a flat bar, but it took some time. I am comfortable working on bikes and use YouTube if I get stuck. I bought an FSA stem (https://www.fsaproshop.com/products/fsa-smr-acr-stem) and flat bar (https://www.fsaproshop.com/products/v-drive-mtb-flat-handlebar). Once everything was installed, I cut the bar length to the desired size with a hacksaw. I also bought a new SRAM GX Eagle Trigger Shifter – Rear, 12-Speed. The Ride1Up website stated it was an 11-speed, so I had to return it to exchange it for the 12-speed. Look at the derailleur to confirm if you have an 11 or 12-speed. I also bought the SRAM Apex S300 Levers. Unfortunately, I could only find levers that included the brake calipers. I cut the hydraulic lines right at the brake, allowing me to reuse the existing lines and brakes that were already installed. I put the drop-bar levers and unused brake calipers up for sale on eBay. The only issue I currently have is that I don’t have the correct mount for the VeloFox display. You can’t buy directly from Ride1Up or Velofox, so I am looking at 3D printing my own mount. Now that I have the flatbar, the bike fits me perfectly.

Sizing/Fit Notes:

It fits great now that I converted it to a flat bar.

By: John Hartwig

John Hartwig — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 17:09:33 +0000

Easy setup, hopped on it, works great and the ride is terrific

By: Daniel W.

Daniel W. — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 12:26:36 +0000

I’ve had the bike for about two weeks now and so far, I love it. I love being able to put out the same effort that I do on my analog bike but being able to go the speed I was doing 60 years ago.