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Ride1Up Rift: parts and specs

Replacement parts and specs for the Ride1Up Rift fat tire bike: Kenda 26 x 4.0 tires at 20 to 30 psi, LBN 4-piston hydraulic brakes with 180 mm rotors, Shimano 8-speed, 750 W hub motor, KD218 display and 48V 20Ah battery, with Ride1Up's parts pages.

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This page lists the common replacement parts for the Ride1Up Rift, the 26" fat tire bike sold in 2023 and 2024. Specs are for the stock bike as sold, read Nov 9, 2026; check your own bike before you buy. Full specs are on Ride1Up's Rift product page, in the Rift owner's manual, the tire and tube sizing article and the brake pads and rotors article.

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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: Kenda Krusade anti-puncture, 26 x 4.0". Kenda sells the 26 x 4.00 on Kenda's Krusade page at $77.95, in stock, read Nov 9, 2026. Run 20 to 30 psi.
Inner tube: Schrader valve, sized to match the 26 x 4" tire.
Disc brake pads: Shimano BR-M810 shape, with an organic version for quieter braking.
Brake rotor: 180 mm.
Disc brake caliper: LBN 4-piston hydraulic with a cutoff sensor. Front and rear brakes are sold on the Rift replacement parts page, priced when you pick the option, read Nov 9, 2026.
Chain: KMC Z8.3, 8-speed, with a 44T Prowheel chainring.
Cassette: Shimano 11 to 32T with a Shimano SL-M315 8-speed shifter and Altus derailleur. Driveside and non driveside dropouts are sold on the Rift replacement parts page.
Hub motor: 48V geared hub, 750 W sustained, 95 Nm. The rear wheel and motor page has a Rift option, from $150, read Nov 9, 2026.
Motor cable and hall sensors: the motor cable is sold on the Rift replacement parts page, priced when you pick the option, read Nov 9, 2026.
E-bike controller: 48V, 30A sine wave. Sold on the Rift replacement parts page, priced when you pick the option, read Nov 9, 2026.
E-bike display: KD218 color display. Sold on the Rift replacement parts page, priced when you pick the option, read Nov 9, 2026.
Throttle: left hand thumb throttle. Sold on the Rift replacement parts page, priced when you pick the option, read Nov 9, 2026.
Pedal assist sensor: Ride1Up R1CBC cadence sensor. A cadence sensor is sold on the Rift replacement parts page, priced when you pick the option, read Nov 9, 2026.
E-bike charger: Ride1Up's charger page has a Rift option at $70, read Nov 9, 2026. A full charge takes 3 to 6 hours; never charge below freezing.
E-bike battery: 48V, 20Ah with LG cells and a smart BMS. The Rift Battery fits only the Rift, with LG or EVE cells, from $295, in stock, read Nov 9, 2026. The upper and lower battery panels are sold on the Rift replacement parts page.
E-bike connectors: the handlebar octopus cable and motor cable are sold on the Rift replacement parts page, priced when you pick the option, read Nov 9, 2026.
E-bike lights: Buchel Shiny 80 headlight (80 lux) and Velo Edge 48V taillight with brake light. Both are sold on the Rift replacement parts page, priced when you pick the option, read Nov 9, 2026.
Grips: ergonomic locking rubber.
Saddle: KNUS Ergo Gel MTB.

Tools for common jobs

Tire levers: getting the 4" tire off the rim.
Floor pump with gauge: filling the Schrader valve to 20 to 30 psi.
Tire pressure gauge: checking low fat tire pressure accurately.
Axle nut wrench: removing the rear hub motor wheel. The box includes 13/15 and 8/10 double wrenches; the axle nut size isn't published. The front wheel uses a quick release.
Hex keys: 4 mm for the stem faceplate and 6 mm for the saddle clamp.
Pedal wrench: a 15 mm wrench fits the pedals.
Torque wrench: 12 Nm for the saddle clamp, 39 Nm for the crank arms, 8 to 9 Nm for the stem clamp, 5 to 9 Nm for the handlebar clamp and 4 to 5 Nm for the compression cap.
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 4-piston pads apart with a wheel out.
Brake bleed kit: bleeding the LBN hydraulic brakes. The fluid isn't published, so check the reservoir cap or ask Ride1Up, and see bleed hydraulic disc brakes.
Bike repair stand: the Rift weighs 84.5 lb, so use a heavy duty stand or work on the ground.

Where to buy

Ride1Up's Rift replacement parts page, from $20, read Nov 9, 2026. Every Ride1Up part is in its parts listing.
Ride1Up's Rift 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

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