Mokwheel Basalt 2.0 vs Ride1Up Rift
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
Unless you specifically need the Rift's beefier brake setup, the Basalt 2.0 wins on price, payload, and claimed range, making it the harder bike to argue against here.
Buy the Mokwheel Basalt 2.0
Buy the Mokwheel Basalt 2.0 if you want the better all-around deal: it's $95 cheaper, scores higher on Genius, claims 20 more miles of range, and carries a 450 lb payload versus the Rift's 350 lb.
Buy the Ride1Up Rift
Buy the Ride1Up Rift if the 180mm 4-piston brakes with cut-off sensors matter more to you than payload capacity or price, since torque and battery capacity are close enough between the two that they're not a real differentiator.
The differences that matter
- Mokwheel Basalt 2.0 costs $95 less.
- Mokwheel Basalt 2.0 claims 20 more miles of range, though both figures are the manufacturer's optimistic "up to" number.
Who each one is for
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.
Ride1Up Rift
Riders who want one capable fat-tire bike for trails, gravel, and the road, with plenty of battery to explore.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Mokwheel Basalt 2.0 | Ride1Up Rift |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,700 | $1,795 |
| Motor (nominal) | 750W | 750W |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Battery | 940 Wh | 960 Wh |
| Claimed range | 80 mi | 60 mi |
| Weight | 80 lb | 84.5 lb |
| Max payload | 450 lb | 350 lb |
| Motor type | hub | hub |
| E-bike class | Class 3 | Class 2-3 |
| Brakes | TEKTRO TKD171 Hydraulic Disc Brakes | 180mm 4-piston Hydraulic Disc Brakes w/ Cut-Off Sensor |
| Drivetrain | Shimano 8-Speed | Shimano 8-speed |
| Tire size | 26" x 4.0" | 26x4.0" |
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
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.
Ride1Up Rift
What's good
- A large 960Wh battery that backs up the up-to-60-mile claim with real staying power on dirt.
- Strong low-end pull from 95 Nm of torque, so loaded starts and steep, loose climbs don't stall it.
- A throttle plus a switchable Class 2-3 setup, so you choose between cruising without pedaling and a 28 mph assisted top speed.
What to know
- Ride1Up doesn't list a suspension fork on the spec sheet, so on rough, rocky trails the fat tires are your only cushioning.
- The throttle still tops out at 20 mph even after you switch to Class 3, so the fastest riding is pedal-assist only.
Full Mokwheel Basalt 2.0 review → Full Ride1Up Rift review →