Ride1Up Core-5: parts and specs
Replacement parts and specs for the Ride1Up Core-5 XR and ST: Kenda 27.5 x 2.2 tires, Tektro 160 mm mechanical brakes, KMC Z7 chain, Shengyi motor, Lishui controller, KD21C display and 48V battery, with Ride1Up's part pages.
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This page lists the common replacement parts for the Ride1Up Core-5, in both the XR step-over and ST step-through frames. Ride1Up no longer sells the bike, but its Core-5 spec page and the Core-5 owner's manual are still up. Specs are for the stock bike as sold; check your own bike before you buy.
Photo needed: The Ride1Up Core-5 from the side, with the battery in place. For photos, see Ride1Up's Core-5 page linked above.. Add one
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: Kenda Kwick Seven.5, 27.5" x 2.2". Use the pressure range printed on the sidewall.
- Brake rotor: 160 mm.
- Disc brake caliper: Tektro mechanical disc, not hydraulic. See adjust mechanical disc brakes.
- Brake lever: Ride1Up's Core-5 parts page offers a left and a right brake lever.
- Chain: KMC Z7, 7-speed.
- Cassette: Shimano 11 to 32T, with a Shimano Altus derailleur, a Shimano ASLTX30R 7-speed shifter and a 44T chainring. The Core-5 replacement parts page also offers a derailleur hanger.
- Hub motor: Shengyi 48V geared rear hub, 750 W sustained. Ride1Up's rear wheel and motor page fits the Core-5, as a full rear wheel or as the motor stator only.
- E-bike controller: Lishui 48V 18A sine-wave controller. The Core-5 replacement parts page offers a controller with headlight wiring.
- E-bike display: KD21C LCD. The Core-5 replacement parts page offers a display, plus an XR-only display.
- Throttle: left-side thumb throttle. The Core-5 replacement parts page offers separate ST and XR throttles.
- Pedal assist sensor: cadence sensor. The Core-5 replacement parts page offers separate XR and ST frame sensors.
- Brake cutoff sensor: the Tektro brakes have an electric cut-off sensor.
- E-bike charger: 48V, 2A, with an LED charge status light.
- E-bike battery: 48V, 12.8Ah Reention Eel Pro with LG cells.
- E-bike lights: 60 lux front light. The Core-5 replacement parts page offers a headlight.
- Grips: ergonomic rubber.
Ride1Up's parts pages show no price for the Core-5 options until you pick one; if none shows, ask Ride1Up support.
Where to buy
- Ride1Up's Core-5 replacement parts page and rear wheel and motor page. Pick ST or XR where the page asks, since the throttle, sensor and some displays differ by frame.
- Independent sellers: parts suppliers.
- A shop can order and fit parts: find a shop.
Common repairs
- Ride1Up troubleshooting
- 500 Series and Core-5 error 25 and Core-5 motor spins then stops
- Ride1Up error 30, error 23 or 24 after wheel removal and error 21 on hills
- Brake sensor, no motor power
- Adjust mechanical disc brakes, check and replace a chain and adjust the rear derailleur
Videos
Sources
- Core-5 spec page, ride1up.com
- Core-5 owner's manual, ride1up.com
- Core-5 parts page, ride1up.com
- rear wheel and motor page, ride1up.com
- Ride1Up KD21C Display Tutorial: 500 Series, Turris, Cafe Cruiser and Core-5, youtube.com
- Kenda Kwick Seven.5, bicycle.kendatire.com
- KMC Z7, kmcchain.com
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