If you're shopping for a light, modern e-bike, the Mihogo Air Max ($999), the Velotric T1 ST Plus ($1,399) and the Ride1Up CF Racer1 (~$2,195) all come up. They're built for different riders, so here's a straight, verified-spec comparison — including where the Air Max wins and where it doesn't. (We're Mihogo USA, the Air Max's U.S. distributor, so we've kept this factual and cited real specs.)
| Spec | Mihogo Air Max | Velotric T1 ST Plus | Ride1Up CF Racer1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $999 | $1,399 | ~$2,195 |
| Frame | Carbon fiber (Toray T800) | Lightweight alloy | Carbon fiber |
| Weight | ~62 lb (7.7 lb frame) | ~39 lb | ~28.6 lb |
| Motor | 750W (900W peak) | 350W (600W peak) | 250W |
| Battery | 921.6 Wh (dual) | ~353 Wh | 252 Wh |
| Range | up to 121 mi | up to 70 mi | ~16–40 mi |
| Top speed | 28 mph | 28 mph | 28 mph |
| Chargers | 2 included | 1 | 1 |
| Type | Commuter (throttle, rack, fenders, lights) | Light city / fitness | Drop-bar road / gravel |
| Best for | Max range + fully-equipped commuting | Simple, ultra-light city rides | Sport road/gravel riders |
Specs sourced from each manufacturer and independent reviews (2026). Always confirm current specs on the maker's site before purchase. Prices re-checked October 17, 2026 on each maker’s U.S. store: Velotric T1 ST Plus · Ride1Up CF Racer1.
Range: the Air Max is in a different league
This is the Air Max's headline strength. Its dual-battery, 921.6 Wh system is rated up to 121 miles — roughly 1.7× the Velotric (70 mi, ~353 Wh) and 3×+ the CF Racer1 (~16–40 mi, 252 Wh). If you hate charging, or your rides are long, nothing here comes close. The other two carry a single, smaller battery; the Air Max carries two.
Power & speed
The Air Max runs a 750W motor (900W peak) versus 350W on the Velotric and 250W on the CF Racer1 — noticeably more punch for hills and quick starts. All three top out at 28 mph — the Velotric is Class-3 adjustable across 12–28 mph.
Weight: the honest trade-off
Here the Air Max is the heaviest of the three at about 62 lbs — and we won't pretend otherwise. The CF Racer1 (~28.6 lbs) and Velotric (~39 lbs) are lighter. The reason is simple: the Air Max carries two batteries plus a full commuter kit (rack, fenders, lights). Its bare carbon frame is only 7.7 lbs — the weight is in the range and the equipment. If outright lightness is your single most important factor, a single-battery bike will win. If you want the range, the extra pounds are the price of admission.
Value: price vs what you get
At $999 the Air Max undercuts the Velotric (now $1,399) by $400 while offering far more range, more power and a second charger. The carbon CF Racer1 is a lovely bike but sits at roughly $2,195 and is a drop-bar sport machine (no throttle, no rack) aimed at road/gravel riders, not commuters. Dollar-for-dollar on range and everyday practicality, the Air Max is the value pick of the three.
So which should you buy?
- Want the most range and a do-everything commuter? → Mihogo Air Max. Longest range, most power, fully equipped, two chargers, best price-to-range ratio.
- Want the absolute lightest bike and love drop-bar road riding? → Ride1Up CF Racer1 (if the higher price and shorter range work for you).
- Want a simple, ultra-light city bike for short hops? → Velotric T1 ST Plus.
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Comparison FAQ
Which lightweight e-bike has the longest range?
Of these three, the Mihogo Air Max has by far the longest range — up to 121 miles from its dual-battery system (921.6 Wh), versus about 70 miles for the Velotric T1 ST Plus and roughly 16-40 miles for the Ride1Up CF Racer1. The Air Max carries two batteries, which is why it goes so much farther on a charge.
Which is the best value: the Air Max, the Velotric T1 ST Plus or the Ride1Up CF Racer1?
For range and everyday practicality, the Mihogo Air Max. It is $999 with up to 121 miles of range and a 750W motor — $400 less than the Velotric T1 ST Plus ($999 vs $1,399) with far more range and power, and roughly $1,200 less than the carbon Ride1Up CF Racer1 (around $2,195), which has a lighter frame but a smaller battery and shorter range. The CF Racer1 is a drop-bar road/gravel bike for sport riders; the Air Max is a fully-equipped commuter, so they suit different riders.
Which of these e-bikes is the lightest?
The Ride1Up CF Racer1 is the lightest at about 28.6 lbs, followed by the Velotric T1 ST Plus at about 39 lbs. The Mihogo Air Max is heavier at about 62 lbs because it carries two batteries for long range and a full commuter kit (rack, fenders, lights). Its frame alone is only 7.7 lbs — the weight is in the batteries and equipment.
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