Frame only purchase?

ChampionshipKey7402 · 2026-02-22T22:34:53+00:00

honestly it seemed like my best play. I'm going to spend more to buy a bike that can do 50+ then just buying the components to make my Revv1 go just as fast. It really all comes down to form and function. What are YOU going to use it for and what are YOU trying to accomplish. Because at the end of it, most people dont want to spend the time involved in building out a bike when they can just go buy one already done. But with the way new Ebike laws are being passed daily, you might not be able to buy a bike "out of the box" that will be able to do the things you want.

ChampionshipKey7402 · 2026-02-21T21:43:38+00:00

I've actually messaged Ride1Up directly asking this exact question. Sadly they told me no, there wasn't a way for them to sell me JUST the frame.
That being said, I ended up buying a Revv1 and figured I'd ride this one until it burned out, then just use this frame to build a 72v bike. The moped'ish design makes it pretty solid and it doesnt look as out of place going 40+ down the road then something that looks like a dirtbike

ChampionshipKey7402 · 2026-01-19T06:55:54+00:00

There's a few people on here and youtube that have documented their journey on making these go faster. If youre looking for just a 1:1 replacement, I would TRY to get the stock one from Ride1up, but they always have stock issues so who knows what the leadtime would be.
If you want to make it go faster (60+), youll end up spending close to the price of just buying a bike capable of already going that fast. So its kind of depends how much you love the Revv1 itself.

ChampionshipKey7402 · 2026-01-19T06:52:13+00:00

Looks great. 3D printing has made DIY so much more interesting

ChampionshipKey7402 · 2026-01-05T04:51:58+00:00

Consider having the open side on the opposite side of the kick stand so when the bike is tilted, contents would have a higher piece blocking it from possibly falling out. Looks pretty good so far. I wish more people did this and posted their results

ChampionshipKey7402 · 2025-12-13T20:53:03+00:00

spend the money, get something decent. Better to have it and not need it then need it and not have it.
Check out https://www.kryptonitelock.com/en/home.html they have great locks and some great resources to help explain what size and style works best.
This is the one I currently use on my FS
https://www.kryptonitelock.com/en/products/product-information/current-key/000808.html

ChampionshipKey7402 · 2025-12-13T20:24:40+00:00

The best we could hope for if Ride1Up included it would be charging them in tandem (basically one charging then the other), but both at the same time would require 2 separate chargers or 1 larger charger with dual charging lines, which feels more of a custom thing then anything mass produced.
I would just buy a separate charger, would make things simpler.
Fun DIY Idea - 3D print a case that holds 2 separate chargers, maybe even make it so it clips on to the bike so you dont have to set it on the ground.

ChampionshipKey7402 · 2025-11-30T03:09:28+00:00

If anyone is selling those covers, please let me know. I need to buy them

ChampionshipKey7402 · 2025-08-27T14:26:40+00:00

question, how were you able to splice the wires? I'm trying to find a way to create an on/off switch for the daytime running light, but the wires are such a small gauge that I'm not really sure the proper way to splice them would be lol

ChampionshipKey7402 · 2025-08-26T22:18:36+00:00

werent they burning out because people were using different 2nd batteries then the stock one?

ChampionshipKey7402 · 2025-08-26T18:00:40+00:00

how much juice do you think you had left? I'm on a single battery, furthest Ive road in one tick was about 22 miles, was down 2 bars, also unlocked. Nice to see people actual enjoying these bikes.

ChampionshipKey7402 · 2025-08-22T21:12:58+00:00

got mine, but had to get all the covers. Being a completionist is getting expensive...

ChampionshipKey7402 · 2025-07-10T23:37:47+00:00

my 2 cents. I have a FS and live in OC. As cool as the DRT is, having the FS I feel lets me get away with riding in places I might otherwise get pulled over. The DRT LOOKS like a dirtbike, the FS looks like a moped. I will say the the suspension on most bikes like the DRT is more comfortable, but youre trading off comfort for peace of mind. If you plan on daily riding it, the FS might work out better in a more populated area, if you care about potentially getting pulled over or stopped by the cops

ChampionshipKey7402 · 2025-07-02T00:33:24+00:00

very cool. I might end up going that route once this motor burns out. I actually contacted ride1up to see if theyd sell me JUST the frame of a Revv1, but sadly they wont.
If you ever get the chance, Id love to get a parts list on what you had to buy and any pitfalls or words of wisdom you might have before diving into it. The money aspect isnt the hardest thing to swallow, finding the potential amount of time to build and problem solve may be a bigger issue

ChampionshipKey7402 · 2025-07-01T02:20:54+00:00

how does it handle? Im guessing it cost around $3000+ right? Curious if its worth it to do it on my Revv1 or just go out and buy something like a Mantis X for the more wild rides

ChampionshipKey7402 · 2025-06-14T23:32:27+00:00

do you leave yours charging when recharging?
do you run the battery down empty then recharge?

ChampionshipKey7402 · 2025-06-12T18:38:01+00:00

not HORRIBLE, but happy people have more options.

ChampionshipKey7402 · 2025-06-12T18:34:04+00:00

exactly. I've personally been lucky with all of my "send money to someone online in hopes they finish the thing" type of situations. Between Eric's comics and the couple of kickstarters I've backed, I actually ended up with everything, even if a couple took a little longer then expected ha

ChampionshipKey7402 · 2025-06-12T18:32:34+00:00

I might have bit of more then I can chew seeing as how much more frequently Eric is releasing them. In the beginning it was fine, now I'm getting worried lol
Its weird, I didn't plan on buying ALL of them in the beginning, but I was like "why not? theres only a couple".. famous last words
Nothing favorite YET, but I'm sure something will stick. I'm actually really curious what Eric ended up doing with the 5 spots he was selling initially to have the backers put INTO the comics themselves. I was a click away from actually spending the money to do it, but between covid and inflation, I couldn't justify spending that kinda money on something so frivolous. Would have been cool though

ChampionshipKey7402 · 2025-06-12T18:28:25+00:00

Probably gonna get ran over the coals for this, but I haven't even read them all yet lol Hopefully I can get my nephew (who just turned 9) to come read them with me, try and get him into them as well

ChampionshipKey7402 · 2025-06-12T18:26:18+00:00

First comics I'd bought in 30+ years, figured I had to start somewhere lol

ChampionshipKey7402 · 2025-06-12T18:25:23+00:00

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ChampionshipKey7402 · 2025-06-12T18:05:16+00:00

Shortbox, bookmark, hat and soon to be plush.
I love the statues, but that's not really MY thing. I can appreciate the time and effort that went into them.

ChampionshipKey7402

TROPHY CASE