Ride1Up Rift vs Mokwheel Scoria 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 cost almost exactly the same, but the Rift backs that price with more torque, better brakes, and a higher Genius score, so it's the pick unless you specifically want the Scoria's smaller, lighter build.
Buy the Ride1Up Rift
Buy the Ride1Up Rift if you want the more capable bike at the same price: more torque, beefier 4-piston brakes with a cut-off sensor, bigger 26x4.0" tires for stability, and the flexibility of Class 2-3 riding.
Buy the Mokwheel Scoria 2.0
Buy the Mokwheel Scoria 2.0 if the smaller 20x4.0" wheel format and slightly lighter weight matter more to you than the Rift's spec edge, since price and drivetrain are essentially a wash.
How close are they?
These two line up on price, motor power, battery size and weight. The one thing that separates them:
- Mokwheel Scoria 2.0 claims 20 more miles of range, though both figures are the manufacturer's optimistic "up to" number.
Who each one is for
Ride1Up Rift
Riders who want one capable fat-tire bike for trails, gravel, and the road, with plenty of battery to explore.
Mokwheel Scoria 2.0
Riders who want one capable fat-tire bike for trails, gravel, and pavement, with the range to stay out all day and a throttle for when they'd rather not pedal.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Ride1Up Rift | Mokwheel Scoria 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,795 | $1,800 |
| Motor (nominal) | 750W | 750W |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Battery | 960 Wh | 940 Wh |
| Claimed range | 60 mi | 80 mi |
| Weight | 84.5 lb | 82 lb |
| Max payload | 350 lb | 350 lb |
| Motor type | hub | hub |
| E-bike class | Class 2-3 | Class 3 |
| Brakes | 180mm 4-piston Hydraulic Disc Brakes w/ Cut-Off Sensor | TEKTRO TKD171 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Drivetrain | Shimano 8-speed | Shimano 8-Speed |
| Tire size | 26x4.0" | 20" 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
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.
Mokwheel Scoria 2.0
What's good
- The 940Wh battery is large for a fat-tire bike at this price, so a full day of mixed riding won't leave you hunting for an outlet.
- 90 Nm of torque paired with a 750W motor gives it real pull on steep, loose climbs where lighter bikes start to bog down.
- The throttle lets you pull away from a stop or grind up a rough section without pedaling, up to 20 mph.
What to know
- On rocky, rutted terrain the short 20-inch wheels pass more of the trail into the bike than a larger wheel would, so the roughest singletrack is where it feels out of its element.
- Mokwheel doesn't publish suspension details, so it's hard to know upfront how much rough-trail chatter the bike smooths out.
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