If you've been researching electric dirt bikes around Boise, the ReRode R1+ keeps coming up, and for good reason. It's one of the strongest-value mid-drive e-motos you can buy right now. At Treasure Valley Electric Cycles in Eagle, we stock both the R1+ and the R1+S, and the most common question we get is simple: which one should I buy?
Here's the straight answer from the people who ride them on Treasure Valley dirt.
The ReRode R1+ at a glance
The R1+ is ReRode's flagship. It takes the original R1 platform and adds a lot more muscle where it counts on our local hills.
That 500 N·m of torque is what makes the R1+ shine on the steep, loose climbs and sand washes of the Owyhee Front and the singletrack around Idaho City. You don't need to carry momentum into a climb. You just roll on the throttle and it pulls.
What the R1+S adds
The R1+S builds on the R1+ platform.
It turns everything up: more power, more battery, more speed, and a full-size 21-inch front / 18-inch rear wheelset like you'd find on a gas enduro bike. That bigger front wheel rolls over rocks and ruts more easily and feels more planted at speed.
In short: the R1+ is the best all-around pick for most riders, and the R1+S is for the rider who wants full-size wheels, 68 mph and the bigger battery, and is ready to step up for it. One note: ReRode lists a 220 lb rider weight limit for the R1+S.
Which one is right for you?
Choose the R1+ if:
You're stepping up from a Sur-Ron-class bike and want a real jump in power.
You ride a mix of foothill singletrack, two-track and gravel roads.
You want flagship performance at the best price.
Choose the R1+S if:
You want a full-size 21" front wheel for rocky, technical terrain like the Owyhee Front.
You ride long days and want the 55Ah battery's extra range.
You want 25 kW and 68 mph for fast desert two-track and fire roads.
You like tuning and tracking your rides through the TFT display and app.
Why riders around Boise like the ReRode platform
Removable battery. Pull it and charge it in your garage in Meridian or your apartment in Boise. No outlet near the bike needed.
Rider-friendly fit. ReRode lists a rider-height range of roughly 5'2" to 6'4", so it works for most adults and taller teens.
US parts and support. ReRode is distributed in the US by Eunorau out of California, so parts aren't stuck on a boat for weeks. As an authorized ReRode dealer, we help with setup and service right here in the valley.
Quiet. Ride without announcing yourself to every hiker, hunter and horse rider sharing the trail, which helps keep Idaho's OHV areas open.
Test ride a ReRode in Eagle
Treasure Valley Electric Cycles is an appointment-only showroom at 823 SH-16 in Eagle, Idaho. That's minutes from Star, Meridian and north Boise, and an easy drive from Nampa, Caldwell and Kuna. Appointments mean no waiting and no pressure: you get one-on-one time, a full walkaround, and help choosing the right bike.
Book your appointment to see the R1+ and R1+S side by side.