Ridstar FM001

The Ridstar FM001 is a fat-tire e-bike built to carry two, with a rear passenger seat behind the rider and space the brand pitches for groceries or gear. A 1000 W motor and a 48V 15Ah battery run it, and the brand's top speed figure is 32 km/h.

Highlights

• 1000 W motor. Ride on the throttle or pedal with assist.
• 48V 15Ah battery. 720 Wh; the brand rates it for up to 80 km with pedal assist, or up to 48 km on the throttle.
• 20 x 4.0 in fat tires. A wide footprint for loose and slippery surfaces.
• Front suspension fork. Softens bumps at the front wheel.
• Two seats. The rear seat carries a passenger, so one bike can take two people.

Who it suits

Anyone who wants to bring a passenger or a load of shopping on a fat-tire e-bike over sand, gravel or snow. Read how fat tires handle winter.

Good to know

• Its 1000 W motor is above the 500 W limit for e-bikes in Ontario, Quebec, B.C. and Alberta, so it is sold for private-property use. See the rules by province.
• Range is the brand's figure; speed, hills, rider weight, tire pressure and cold all change it. How to estimate your range.
• Ships free anywhere in Canada (no P.O. boxes).
• The brand has not published the weight, maximum load or brake type for the FM001.