{"product_id":"rebel-2-pro","title":"Rebel 2 Pro","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rr-pd\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rr-pd-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRoots Rider Rebel 2 Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e is the long-range version of our folding step-through platform. Same frame, same fold, same low step-over — but a 52V 20Ah battery instead of 48V 15Ah, a high-torque motor with 1300W peak output, and a torque sensor that meters the assist to how hard you are actually pushing. It is the Rebel for people who ride further, carry more, or live somewhere hilly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRebel 2 Pro specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"rr-pd-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBattery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52V 20Ah, 1040Wh, removable and lockable, UL 2271 certified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClaimed range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 80 miles per charge, pedal assist, manufacturer test conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMotor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear hub, high torque, 1300W peak output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSensing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTorque sensor plus cadence sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal payload\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 lb, rider plus cargo plus passenger seat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrame\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFolding step-through, folds at the frame hinge and the stem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTires\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 x 4.0 in fat tires, tan sidewalls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIPX6 rated, covers rain and road spray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRear rack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated, takes panniers, a crate, a child seat and a backrest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed, Turquoise, Antracit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCertification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUL 2849 bike, UL 2271 battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCharge time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 6 hours from empty on the supplied charger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"rr-pd-split\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1044\/6841\/4806\/files\/rr-desc-rebel2pro-a.jpg?width=1400\" alt=\"Woman riding a Roots Rider Rebel 2 Pro folding electric bike through a park\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat a torque sensor changes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cadence sensor only knows whether the pedals are turning, so the motor arrives in a lump. A torque sensor measures how hard you are pushing and matches the assist to your effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou notice it in three places: pulling away from a standing start on a hill, riding with a loaded rack, and riding slowly in traffic where a cadence bike keeps surging. The Pro simply feels like a bicycle with strong legs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRebel 2 or Rebel 2 Pro?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rr-pd-note\"\u003eIdentical frame, identical fold, identical step-through. Everything that differs is in this chart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rr-pd-fig\"\u003e\n\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 860 300\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Comparison chart of Rebel 2 and Rebel 2 Pro battery, range, torque and price\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e.rc-a{fill:#6b6862}.rc-b{fill:#ff9d00}.rc-g{fill:#3a3730}.rc-t{fill:#f4f1ea;font:600 13px Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif}.rc-s{fill:#8f8b85;font:400 12px Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif}.rc-n{fill:#141210;font:800 12px Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif}.rc-w{fill:#f4f1ea;font:800 12px Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003crect x=\"600\" y=\"6\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" class=\"rc-a\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003ctext x=\"620\" y=\"18\" class=\"rc-s\"\u003eRebel 2\u003c\/text\u003e\u003crect x=\"700\" y=\"6\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" class=\"rc-b\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003ctext x=\"720\" y=\"18\" class=\"rc-s\"\u003eRebel 2 Pro\u003c\/text\u003e\u003ctext x=\"0\" y=\"52\" class=\"rc-t\"\u003eBattery\u003c\/text\u003e\u003crect x=\"170\" y=\"38\" width=\"415\" height=\"20\" rx=\"3\" class=\"rc-a\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003ctext x=\"180\" y=\"53\" class=\"rc-w\"\u003e720Wh\u003c\/text\u003e\u003crect x=\"170\" y=\"62\" width=\"600\" height=\"20\" rx=\"3\" class=\"rc-b\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003ctext x=\"180\" y=\"77\" class=\"rc-n\"\u003e1040Wh\u003c\/text\u003e\u003ctext x=\"0\" y=\"118\" class=\"rc-t\"\u003eClaimed range\u003c\/text\u003e\u003crect x=\"170\" y=\"104\" width=\"450\" height=\"20\" rx=\"3\" class=\"rc-a\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003ctext x=\"180\" y=\"119\" class=\"rc-w\"\u003eup to 60 mi\u003c\/text\u003e\u003crect x=\"170\" y=\"128\" width=\"600\" height=\"20\" rx=\"3\" class=\"rc-b\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003ctext x=\"180\" y=\"143\" class=\"rc-n\"\u003eup to 80 mi\u003c\/text\u003e\u003ctext x=\"0\" y=\"184\" class=\"rc-t\"\u003ePeak output\u003c\/text\u003e\u003crect x=\"170\" y=\"170\" width=\"346\" height=\"20\" rx=\"3\" class=\"rc-a\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003ctext x=\"180\" y=\"185\" class=\"rc-w\"\u003e750W nominal\u003c\/text\u003e\u003crect x=\"170\" y=\"194\" width=\"600\" height=\"20\" rx=\"3\" class=\"rc-b\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003ctext x=\"180\" y=\"209\" class=\"rc-n\"\u003e1300W peak, high torque\u003c\/text\u003e\u003ctext x=\"0\" y=\"250\" class=\"rc-t\"\u003eAssist sensing\u003c\/text\u003e\u003crect x=\"170\" y=\"236\" width=\"300\" height=\"20\" rx=\"3\" class=\"rc-a\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003ctext x=\"180\" y=\"251\" class=\"rc-w\"\u003ecadence\u003c\/text\u003e\u003crect x=\"170\" y=\"260\" width=\"600\" height=\"20\" rx=\"3\" class=\"rc-b\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003ctext x=\"180\" y=\"275\" class=\"rc-n\"\u003etorque + cadence\u003c\/text\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rr-pd-cap\"\u003eIf you ride under 20 miles a day on flat ground, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rebel-2\"\u003eRebel 2\u003c\/a\u003e is enough and saves you money. If you ride further, climb, or carry weight, the Pro is the one that will not annoy you in six months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"rr-pd-split rr-pd-split--rev\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1044\/6841\/4806\/files\/rr-desc-rebel2pro-b.jpg?width=1400\" alt=\"Commuter with a backpack standing beside a Roots Rider Rebel 2 Pro folding electric bike\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for the mixed commute\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCar or train for the long leg, then unfold and ride the last two miles. The Pro's range means you are not thinking about charge on a normal week, and the IPX6 rating means a wet Tuesday is not a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwners regularly tell us they bought two: one each, both folded into the back of the same car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho the Rebel 2 Pro is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rr-pd-two\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rr-pd-yes\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy it if\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou ride more than 20 miles in a day, or you do not want to think about charging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou live somewhere hilly, or you carry a loaded rack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want the fold and the step-through, without the range compromise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou ride in the rain and want the IPX6 rating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rr-pd-no\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLook elsewhere if\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou ride short flat trips — the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rebel-2\"\u003eRebel 2\u003c\/a\u003e costs less and does the job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a cafe-racer look — that is the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cheetah-2\"\u003eCheetah 2\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need suspension for trails — the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cougar\"\u003eCougar\u003c\/a\u003e has it front and rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou carry an adult passenger daily — the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/runabout-2\"\u003eRunabout 2\u003c\/a\u003e is built for it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"rr-pd-box\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRebel 2 Pro folding electric bike, about 85% assembled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e52V 20Ah battery and charger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo keys for the battery lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaddlebag, pedals, front wheel, handlebar hardware and tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual and UL certification paperwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRebel 2 Pro questions, answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rr-pd-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does the Pro add over the standard Rebel 2?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 52V 20Ah battery instead of 48V 15Ah, up to 80 miles of claimed range instead of 60, a high-torque motor with 1300W peak output, a torque sensor alongside the cadence sensor, and an IPX6 water rating. The folding frame, the step-through and the rack are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow far can it go on one charge?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp to 80 miles under the manufacturer's test conditions. On mixed riding at a middle assist level, plan on 45 to 55 miles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs it waterproof?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is rated IPX6, which covers rain and road spray. Do not submerge it and do not pressure-wash the battery or the motor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes it fold like the standard Rebel?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, identically: fold the pedals, drop the seat post, release the stem, fold the frame hinge. It fits in a car boot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan it take a child seat?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rear rack accepts a child seat with a backrest and footrests, sold separately, within the 400 lb total payload. Check your local rules on carrying a child before you ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich colour should I pick?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed is the one people notice, Antracit is the one that hides road dirt, Turquoise is the one owners photograph most. There is no mechanical difference between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the battery certified?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. UL 2849 for the bike and UL 2271 for the battery. Charge indoors on a hard surface with the supplied charger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"rr-pd-legal\"\u003eRange, speed and payload figures are the manufacturer's published specifications, measured under their test conditions. Your results will differ with rider weight, terrain, tire pressure, temperature and assist level. Roots Rider is operated by GHRAM LLC, Wyoming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Roots Rider","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":55033181765974,"sku":"663899127199","price":1399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Turquoise","offer_id":55040853901654,"sku":"663899127182","price":1399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Antracit","offer_id":55040853934422,"sku":"663899127175","price":1399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1044\/6841\/4806\/files\/site_07_da541415-10a0-403c-b61a-f2a6dc02d8fa.png?v=1787094158","url":"https:\/\/rootsrider.com\/products\/rebel-2-pro","provider":"ROOTS RIDER","version":"1.0","type":"link"}