The quality of this bike is rock solid and it’s very impressive to looking. The thumb throttle shifter is amazing! It carries me over rough terrain instantly and saves my bad knee repeatedly. My previous bike jarred my neck, not anymore. My much taller partner bought the grey Core-5. I love that it can adapt to a taller person as well. It’s hard for me to find a bike that fits me. I can’t say enough good things about the Core-5. I am in love with this bike! I’m so happy I took so much time to research before purchasing an e-bike, and I landed here. I will most definitely recommend this bike to family and friends!! Now, if only I could get the ST model to review for my wife - I know she would thoroughly enjoy this bike, too! Do the research, but keep these guys on your short list. I love this thing so much I’m commuting with it now everyday to work - no small feat in Phoenix in the Summertime! I’m male, 5’10” 170lbs and the frame fits me perfectly. ![]() ![]() I know it is manufactured overseas, but I wanted support and batteries closer to me. And I wanted a company that warehouses, supports, and provides batteries and other accessories specifically for their bikes here in the U.S. I chose Ride1Up after about two months of research. Little hills, medium hills - no problem! (Yes, we do actually have some hills in Phoenix). I’m finicky, still trying tweak the derailleur, but how I love this bike! It looks great and rides smooth. I changed the grips and seat only ‘cuz I had grips and seat on my other bike that I love, so I swapped, but nothing really wrong with theirs. A little confusing at first, but the printed instructions helped. I do wish they would update the video regarding the fork assembly. Shipping was quick (of course, I’m in Phoenix and it came from San Diego, so expected I guess) assembly was easy, I have some bike knowledge - a weekend rider, but only took about 90 minutes. I never write reviews but had to with this. Received my Core 5 XR just a few weeks ago. Accessories: 1) dual Hafny, e-bike certified, tinted auto-glass mirrors mounted on handlebar grip locks, 2) Rock Bros frame mount phone bag, 3) CECO 1000 lumen rechargeable headlight, 4) WSDCAM bike alarm taillight with turn signals, horn, and auto brake light, 5) Topeak MTX rear rack, 6) Topeak MTX expandable, rear DX bag, 6) Topeak collapsible tote cart with cargo net for grocery runs, 7) Kryptonite chain lock, 8) Lazer Urbanize, e-bike certified, NTA MIPS helmet. Be prepared to receive compliments on your Core-5 wherever you go! Upgrades: 1) Rock Bros 4-bearing metal pedals, 2) Shimano Rapid fire Plus 7-speed shifter, 3) Hafny HF-700 locking ergonomic grips, 4) red metal valve cover caps to match red spindle on pedals, 5) routed front brake cable through wire loom and zip-tied it to boss on left fork (this step should have been in the instructions). ![]() Great bike! Logged 1000 miles in the first 80 days since receiving my Core-5 via FedEx just 2 days after ordering it on 29 June 2022.
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