An Easy Riding E-Bike
For Starters
I have reviewed over 50 eBikes and talked to well over 100 people and I can tell you this: The average person in your life probably would prefer a step-thru style bike. They offer a level of comfort and ability to get on and off like no other bike out there. Anybody who’s intimidated by a bike can get on and start riding.

Why the Magicycle CT-1 Stands Out
The territory that the CT-1 occupies is a crowded marketplace. Here are some of the things I think make the CT-1 stand out over the competition (1:18).
- Most bikes in this price range and class come with a 500 watt motor, but the CT-1 comes with a 750 watt motor that peaks at 1100 watts. You know I test all the eBikes on a 19% hill so check that out at 1:51 in my video above.
- The CT-1 has a cadence sensor and a torque sensor, and you can choose either option from the onboard computer screen without swapping out any parts. Most other bikes offer one or the other – not both.
- The CT-1 is a lighter weight bike (54lbs.) and offers a higher weight capacity (400 lbs.) than a lot of other eBikes (65+ lbs. & around 300 lbs.) in this class.

Drivetrain
The CT-1 comes with a Shimano 7-spd drivetrain. This will be a super reliable system from a reputable company, and when you need it serviced you’ll be able to go to any local bike shop.

Brakes & Tires
The brakes on the CT-1 are a 2-piston hydraulic system with 180mm rotors on the front and rear. The wheels are a common bike size at 26″ so you won’t have a hard time finding replacements for the wheels, tires, or tubes. The tires are 26 x 2.1 which are perfectly plush for cruising the city streets.



Design and Comfort
The CT-1 offers an adjustable stem and aims to fit riders between 5’5″ & 6’8″ tall. The rear rack has a nice strap included from Magicycle, and the rear tail light is built in to that rack so you’re more visible to motorists. The rack is rated for 55 lbs. and fits most standard pannier bags for extra cargo. This bike comes with metal fenders to protect the gorgeous paint of which you can pick from 5 colors.



Battery
The battery on the CT-1 is removable from the top of the downtube for easy in-home or office charging. After reviewing a ton of eBikes, I really appreciate when companies make this accessible from the top. It’s just so much more convenient. The CT-1 uses a 15Ah battery to power a 48V system to give you an estimated max range of 60 miles.

Pros
- Ability to switch between cadence and torque sensors – on the fly
- Comfort – step-thru design with a low step over height, wide city tires, and upright riding position
Cons
- Cable management for the front brake hose
- There aren’t any bottle mounts on the bike so you might check out this drink holder from Handle Stash

Conclusion
Overall I enjoyed this bike for what it is – which is a comfy cruiser bike. If you liked what you saw here and want to buy your own (or just do a little more research) please use my link as it lets Magicycle know that I sent you and it really helps out the channel. Thanks, and until next time, get out there and ride your bike.
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