I was in college when I first developed an interest in mountain biking. I asked some of my fellow students and my Econ professor—all avid mountain bikers—how much I should expect to spend on a reliable model that wouldn’t need any immediate upgrades. The consensus? If I wanted something from a reputable brand with solid, dependable specs, I was looking at
around two grand for a good hardtail. And that was for an acoustic bike, not an electric one.
Fast forward to now, and you can understand why I was floored when I started reviewing the Ride1Up TrailRush. This brand’s hardtail XC eMTB—a bike that includes a motor and battery, mind you—comes in at just barely over two grand. Really? In this economy? How?
While I don’t have all
the answers, let me walk you through my bewilderment. The TrailRush rides impressively well across XC and downcountry trails. Its Brose-equipped mid-drive motor delivers smooth, natural-feeling engagement, with 90Nm of torque that gives you an impressive leg up when climbing.
