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Ride1Up Cafe Cruiser: parts and specs

Replacement parts and specs for the Ride1Up Cafe Cruiser: 26 x 3.0 tires at 10 to 20 psi, Zoom HB-875 hydraulic brakes with 180 mm rotors, Shimano Acera 8-speed, Bafang or AKM hub motor and 48V 15Ah battery, with Ride1Up's parts pages and manual torque values.

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This page lists the common replacement parts for the Ride1Up Cafe Cruiser, sold from 2022 to 2024. Specs are for the stock bike as sold, read Nov 9, 2026; check your own bike before you buy. Full specs are in Ride1Up's Cafe Cruiser article, the Cafe Cruiser owner's manual, the tire and tube sizing article and the brake pads and rotors article. Cafe Cruisers shipped with either a Bafang or an AKM motor and controller, so check which you have before ordering electrical parts.

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Electrical parts on this list must match this exact model, and they are fitted at the external plugs or by a pro. Never open the battery, controller, motor or display. For battery and charger trouble, start with battery won't charge and e-bike battery care.

Parts list

Tire: 26" x 3.0". Run 10 to 20 psi. A tire is sold on the Cafe Cruiser replacement parts page, priced when you pick the option, read Nov 9, 2026.
Inner tube: Schrader valve. An inner tube is sold on the Cafe Cruiser replacement parts page, priced when you pick the option, read Nov 9, 2026.
Disc brake pads: HB-875 pads.
Brake rotor: 180 mm.
Disc brake caliper: Zoom HB-875 hydraulic. Left front and right rear brake sets are sold on the Cafe Cruiser replacement parts page, priced when you pick the option, read Nov 9, 2026.
Freewheel: Shimano Acera 8-speed. A derailleur hanger and bottom bracket are sold on the Cafe Cruiser replacement parts page.
Hub motor: 750 W Bafang hub, 60 Nm. The rear wheel and motor page has separate Cruiser (Bafang) and Cruiser (AKM) options, from $150, read Nov 9, 2026, and a Bafang planetary gear cluster is sold on the Cafe Cruiser replacement parts page.
Motor cable and hall sensors: an AKM motor cable is sold on the Cafe Cruiser replacement parts page, priced when you pick the option, read Nov 9, 2026.
E-bike controller: separate Bafang and AKM controllers are sold on the Cafe Cruiser replacement parts page, priced when you pick the option, read Nov 9, 2026.
E-bike display: LCD with three buttons. Sold on the Cafe Cruiser replacement parts page, priced when you pick the option, read Nov 9, 2026.
Throttle: sold on the Cafe Cruiser replacement parts page, priced when you pick the option, read Nov 9, 2026.
Pedal assist sensor: a cadence sensor is sold on the Cafe Cruiser replacement parts page, priced when you pick the option, read Nov 9, 2026.
E-bike charger: Ride1Up's charger page has a "48V (multiple models)" option at $70, read Nov 9, 2026. Ask Ride1Up to confirm the right one. A full charge takes 3 to 6 hours.
E-bike battery: 48V, 15Ah, 720 Wh with Samsung cells. The Cafe Cruiser Battery is $385, in stock, read Nov 9, 2026, and fits only the Cafe Cruiser. The lower battery compartment, battery knob and lock cylinder are sold on the Cafe Cruiser replacement parts page.
E-bike connectors: a headlight or taillight cable is sold on the Cafe Cruiser replacement parts page, priced when you pick the option, read Nov 9, 2026.
E-bike lights: front and rear lights. The headlight and taillight are sold on the Cafe Cruiser replacement parts page, priced when you pick the option, read Nov 9, 2026.

Tools for common jobs

Tire levers: getting the 3" tire off for a flat.
Floor pump with gauge: filling the Schrader valve to 10 to 20 psi.
Tire pressure gauge: checking low pressure accurately.
Axle nut wrench: the rear hub uses axle nuts; their size isn't published. The front wheel uses a quick release.
Hex keys: 8 mm for the kickstand bolt.
Torque wrench: 14 Nm for the saddle clamp, 39 Nm for the crank arms and 5 to 7 Nm for the handlebar clamp.
Torx keys: rotor bolts, typically T25 at 7 Nm.
Chain checker: measuring wear on the 8-speed chain.
Chain tool: fitting a new chain.
Chain lube: regular chain care.
Brake pad spreader: keeping the pads apart with a wheel out.
Brake bleed kit: bleeding the Zoom hydraulic brakes. The fluid isn't published, so check the reservoir cap or ask Ride1Up, and see bleed hydraulic disc brakes.

Where to buy

Ride1Up's Cafe Cruiser replacement parts page, from $25, read Nov 9, 2026. Every Ride1Up part is in its parts listing.
Ride1Up's Cafe Cruiser Battery, rear wheel and motor page and charger page.
Independent sellers: parts suppliers.
A shop can order and fit parts: find a shop.

Common repairs

Portola and Cafe Cruiser, no throttle or assist
Ride1Up troubleshooting and Ride1Up brake sensor, no motor power
Fix a flat on a rear hub motor wheel and replace disc brake pads
Bafang troubleshooting for Bafang motor versions

Sources

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