Gotrax Emerge vs Ride1Up CF Racer1
Gotrax Emerge wins on steepest hill at 8 mph, battery, price, max load; Ride1Up CF Racer1 wins on weight, top assisted speed. For a 180 lb rider in everyday riding, the Emerge goes about 19 miles and the CF Racer1 about 19 miles per charge.
Where they differ
A gap under 5% is called a tie: it's inside the model's uncertainty.
| Measure | Emerge | CF Racer1 | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday range (180 lb)16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills | 19 mi | 19 mi | Tie |
| Throttle range on hills15 mph, no pedaling, ±4% hills | 12 mi | 12 mi | Tie |
| Range with a 280 lb riderEveryday scenario | 15 mi | 14 mi | Tie |
| Steepest hill at 8 mph200 lb rider, throttle only | 9% | 7% | Emerge |
| BatteryRated capacity | 270 Wh | 252 Wh | Emerge |
| PriceBrand store, today | $449 | $2,195 | Emerge |
| WeightWith battery | 47.7 lb | 28.6 lb | CF Racer1 |
| Max loadRider + cargo | 265 lb | 225 lb | Emerge |
| Full chargeStock charger, empty to full | 3.7 h | 3.5 h | Tie |
| Top assisted speedBrand spec | 20 mph | 28 mph | CF Racer1 |
Range at every rider weight
| Rider | Easy 12 mph | Everyday 16 mph | Fast 20 mph | Throttle, hills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 lb | 36 vs 35 mi | 21 vs 20 mi | 14 vs 13 mi | 13 vs 13 mi |
| 200 lb | 32 vs 31 mi | 18 vs 18 mi | 13 vs 12 mi | 12 vs 11 mi |
| 250 lb | 29 vs 28 mi | 16 vs 16 mi | 13 vs 12 mi | 10 vs 10 mi |
| 300 lb | 27 vs 26 mi | 14 vs 14 mi | 12 vs 11 mi | 9 vs 9 mi |
Emerge first, then CF Racer1. 70°F, pavement, new battery. Scenarios: Easy cruise: 12 mph, relaxed pedaling, flat; Everyday: 16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills; Fast commute: 20 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills; Throttle only: 15 mph, no pedaling, hilly.