Cyrusher Rover Step-Over Full-Suspension vs Mokwheel Basalt 2.0
Two off-road e-bikes at a similar price, compared on the same normalized specs. Both scored by us, both reviewed in full.
The verdict
These two are close enough on spec and Genius score that the real decision is whether you'd rather have the Rover's lower price and slightly higher torque or the Basalt's bigger battery and lighter frame.
Buy the Cyrusher Rover Step-Over Full-Suspension
Buy the Cyrusher Rover if you want to spend $201 less and you want the highest torque and payload capacity of the two matters more to you than a few extra miles of range.
Buy the Mokwheel Basalt 2.0
Buy the Mokwheel Basalt 2.0 if you want the bigger battery, the longer claimed range, and a bike that's 7 lb lighter to haul around, and you don't mind paying more for it.
The differences that matter
- Cyrusher Rover Step-Over Full-Suspension costs $201 less.
- Mokwheel Basalt 2.0 carries 129 Wh more battery, which is the main thing that sets how far you get.
- Mokwheel Basalt 2.0 is 7 lb lighter, which you notice lifting it or carrying it up steps.
- Mokwheel Basalt 2.0 claims 18 more miles of range, though both figures are the manufacturer's optimistic "up to" number.
Who each one is for
Cyrusher Rover Step-Over Full-Suspension
Budget-minded riders who want a fun, go-anywhere fat-tire bike for weekend dirt, beach, and gravel without paying premium prices.
Mokwheel Basalt 2.0
Riders who want one bike for trails, gravel, and the pavement in between, with the battery and payload for long, loaded days.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Cyrusher Rover Step-Over Full-Suspension | Mokwheel Basalt 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,499 | $1,700 |
| Motor (nominal) | 750W | 750W |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Battery | 811.2 Wh | 940 Wh |
| Claimed range | 62 mi | 80 mi |
| Weight | 87.3 lb | 80 lb |
| Max payload | 350 lb | 450 lb |
| Motor type | hub | hub |
| E-bike class | Class 3 | Class 3 |
| Brakes | Fully Hydraulic Disc Brakes 180mm Front + Rear | TEKTRO TKD171 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Drivetrain | Shimano 7-speed | Shimano 8-Speed |
| Tire size | 26" x 4.0" | 26" x 4.0" |
Highlighted values are the better of the two where both brands publish the number. Where a spec isn't published we leave it blank rather than guess.
The short version on each
Cyrusher Rover Step-Over Full-Suspension
What's good
- Full-suspension frame plus 26x4.0 fat tires soaks up rough ground that would rattle a rigid commuter
- Strong 95 Nm of torque and a 1,200W peak hub make climbs, sand, and dead-stop starts easy
- A throttle lets you cruise with zero pedaling, which is a rare find at this price
What to know
- As a fast Class 3 bike, the 28 mph assist limits where you're legally allowed to ride it on some paths and trails
Mokwheel Basalt 2.0
What's good
- A 940Wh battery you rarely have to worry about, with an up-to-80-mile claim that supports full-day rides.
- 90 Nm of torque and a 750W motor (1,100W peak) that keep a loaded bike moving up loose climbs instead of stalling.
- A thumb throttle lets you skip pedaling and cruise to 20 mph, which is handy pulling away on sand or gravel.
What to know
- Mokwheel doesn't publish suspension details, so if you're eyeing rocky descents, confirm what fork it ships with first.
Full Cyrusher Rover Step-Over Full-Suspension review → Full Mokwheel Basalt 2.0 review →