If you're shopping for a light, modern e-bike around the $1,300 mark, the Mihogo Air Max, the Velotric T1 ST Plus and the Ride1Up CF Racer1 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.
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 has the longest range?
The Mihogo Air Max, by a wide margin — up to 121 miles on its dual battery, vs ~70 mi (Velotric) and ~16–40 mi (CF Racer1).
Which is the best value?
For range and everyday practicality, the Air Max — $400 less than the Velotric ($999 vs $1,399) with far more range and power, and roughly $900 less than the carbon CF Racer1.
Which is the lightest?
The Ride1Up CF Racer1 (~28.6 lb). The Air Max is heavier (~62 lb) because it carries two batteries and a full commuter kit — its frame alone is just 7.7 lb.