{"product_id":"rebel-2","title":"Rebel 2","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rr-pd\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rr-pd-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRoots Rider Rebel 2\u003c\/strong\u003e is a folding, step-through electric bike on 20 x 4-inch fat tires. It folds at the frame and the stem in under a minute, fits in a car boot, and steps through low enough to get on in a skirt or a suit. It is our most popular bike and our most forgiving one: the easiest to store, the easiest to mount, and the easiest to live with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRebel 2 specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"rr-pd-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBattery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48V 15Ah Samsung cells, 720Wh, 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 60 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, 750W nominal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTop speed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 20 mph on throttle, Class 2\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\u003eStandover\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow step-through, suits riders from about 4 ft 11 in\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\u003eBrakes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisc brakes, front and rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRear rack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated, takes panniers, a crate or a passenger seat\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 5 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-rebel2-a.jpg?width=1400\" alt=\"Woman riding a yellow Roots Rider Rebel 2 folding electric bike with panniers fitted\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYou step through it, you do not climb on it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top tube drops away completely. You walk into the frame rather than swinging a leg over the back, which is the single reason most of our older riders, shorter riders and riders carrying something choose this bike over anything else in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upright position puts your weight on the saddle instead of your wrists. On a 45-minute ride that difference is the whole ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the fold works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rr-pd-note\"\u003eFour movements, no tools, about forty seconds once you have done it twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rr-pd-fig\"\u003e\n\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 880 210\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Four-step diagram showing how the Rebel 2 folds down for storage\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e.rf-l{fill:none;stroke:#f4f1ea;stroke-width:3.5;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}.rf-w{fill:none;stroke:#8f8b85;stroke-width:3}.rf-a{fill:none;stroke:#ff9d00;stroke-width:3.5;stroke-linecap:round}.rf-n{fill:#ff9d00;font:800 13px Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif}.rf-t{fill:#f4f1ea;font:600 12px Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif}.rf-c{fill:none;stroke:#ff9d00;stroke-width:2;stroke-dasharray:4 4}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctext x=\"4\" y=\"16\" class=\"rf-n\"\u003e1\u003c\/text\u003e\u003ctext x=\"22\" y=\"16\" class=\"rf-t\"\u003eFold the pedals in\u003c\/text\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"46\" cy=\"140\" r=\"28\" class=\"rf-w\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"166\" cy=\"140\" r=\"28\" class=\"rf-w\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M46 140 L96 138 L166 140\" class=\"rf-l\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M96 138 L104 92 L150 92\" class=\"rf-l\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M150 92 L166 140\" class=\"rf-l\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M104 92 L104 66\" class=\"rf-l\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M96 138 L112 150\" class=\"rf-a\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003ctext x=\"224\" y=\"16\" class=\"rf-n\"\u003e2\u003c\/text\u003e\u003ctext x=\"242\" y=\"16\" class=\"rf-t\"\u003eDrop the seat post\u003c\/text\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"266\" cy=\"140\" r=\"28\" class=\"rf-w\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"386\" cy=\"140\" r=\"28\" class=\"rf-w\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M266 140 L316 138 L386 140\" class=\"rf-l\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M316 138 L324 92 L370 92\" class=\"rf-l\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M370 92 L386 140\" class=\"rf-l\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M324 92 L324 78\" class=\"rf-a\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M324 60 L324 74\" class=\"rf-c\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003ctext x=\"444\" y=\"16\" class=\"rf-n\"\u003e3\u003c\/text\u003e\u003ctext x=\"462\" y=\"16\" class=\"rf-t\"\u003eRelease the stem\u003c\/text\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"486\" cy=\"140\" r=\"28\" class=\"rf-w\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"606\" cy=\"140\" r=\"28\" class=\"rf-w\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M486 140 L536 138 L606 140\" class=\"rf-l\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M536 138 L544 92 L590 92\" class=\"rf-l\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M590 92 L606 140\" class=\"rf-l\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M590 92 L616 104\" class=\"rf-a\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M590 92 L590 66\" class=\"rf-c\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003ctext x=\"664\" y=\"16\" class=\"rf-n\"\u003e4\u003c\/text\u003e\u003ctext x=\"682\" y=\"16\" class=\"rf-t\"\u003eFold the frame hinge\u003c\/text\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"720\" cy=\"140\" r=\"28\" class=\"rf-w\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"770\" cy=\"140\" r=\"28\" class=\"rf-w\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M720 140 L744 116 L770 140\" class=\"rf-a\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M744 116 L752 90\" class=\"rf-l\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003crect x=\"690\" y=\"78\" width=\"120\" height=\"96\" rx=\"5\" class=\"rf-c\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003ctext x=\"700\" y=\"196\" class=\"rf-t\"\u003eCar-boot size\u003c\/text\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rr-pd-cap\"\u003eFolded, the Rebel 2 fits in the boot of an estate car or an SUV, in a boat locker, in a caravan, or in a cupboard by the front door. Two of them fit across the back of most SUVs.\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-rebel2-b.jpg?width=1400\" alt=\"Man carrying a folded Roots Rider Rebel 2 electric bike down a flight of steps\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere the folding actually matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlats without a lift. Apartment blocks with a bike-theft problem. Boats. Camper vans. Offices that will not let you leave a bike in the corridor. A train, then the last two miles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is heavy for a folding bike, because it has a fat-tire frame and a 720Wh battery. Take the battery out before you lift it and it becomes a great deal easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat 60 miles actually means\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rr-pd-note\"\u003eThe 60-mile figure is the manufacturer's, measured on the lowest assist, on the flat, with a light rider. Here is a more useful picture of the same 720Wh battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rr-pd-fig\"\u003e\n\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 860 230\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Bar chart estimating Rebel 2 range at different assist levels\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e.rb2-b{fill:#ff9d00}.rb2-g{fill:#3a3730}.rb2-t{fill:#f4f1ea;font:600 13px Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif}.rb2-s{fill:#8f8b85;font:400 12px Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif}.rb2-n{fill:#141210;font:800 13px Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctext x=\"0\" y=\"16\" class=\"rb2-s\"\u003eEstimated real-world range — 720Wh battery, 180 lb rider, mixed ground\u003c\/text\u003e\u003crect x=\"150\" y=\"34\" width=\"620\" height=\"28\" rx=\"3\" class=\"rb2-g\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003crect x=\"150\" y=\"34\" width=\"620\" height=\"28\" rx=\"3\" class=\"rb2-b\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003ctext x=\"0\" y=\"53\" class=\"rb2-t\"\u003eAssist 1\u003c\/text\u003e\u003ctext x=\"162\" y=\"53\" class=\"rb2-n\"\u003e50 to 60 mi\u003c\/text\u003e\u003crect x=\"150\" y=\"76\" width=\"620\" height=\"28\" rx=\"3\" class=\"rb2-g\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003crect x=\"150\" y=\"76\" width=\"440\" height=\"28\" rx=\"3\" class=\"rb2-b\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003ctext x=\"0\" y=\"95\" class=\"rb2-t\"\u003eAssist 3\u003c\/text\u003e\u003ctext x=\"162\" y=\"95\" class=\"rb2-n\"\u003e34 to 42 mi\u003c\/text\u003e\u003crect x=\"150\" y=\"118\" width=\"620\" height=\"28\" rx=\"3\" class=\"rb2-g\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003crect x=\"150\" y=\"118\" width=\"290\" height=\"28\" rx=\"3\" class=\"rb2-b\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003ctext x=\"0\" y=\"137\" class=\"rb2-t\"\u003eAssist 5\u003c\/text\u003e\u003ctext x=\"162\" y=\"137\" class=\"rb2-n\"\u003e22 to 28 mi\u003c\/text\u003e\u003crect x=\"150\" y=\"160\" width=\"620\" height=\"28\" rx=\"3\" class=\"rb2-g\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003crect x=\"150\" y=\"160\" width=\"180\" height=\"28\" rx=\"3\" class=\"rb2-b\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003ctext x=\"0\" y=\"179\" class=\"rb2-t\"\u003eThrottle only\u003c\/text\u003e\u003ctext x=\"162\" y=\"179\" class=\"rb2-n\"\u003e14 to 18 mi\u003c\/text\u003e\u003ctext x=\"0\" y=\"212\" class=\"rb2-s\"\u003eHills, headwind, cold weather, low tire pressure and a heavier rider all pull these down.\u003c\/text\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho the Rebel 2 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 need to store it somewhere small, or lift it into a car.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want to step through rather than swing a leg over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are between about 4 ft 11 in and 6 ft 2 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a rear rack that takes a crate, panniers or a child seat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want the least expensive way into a proper fat-tire e-bike.\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 30 miles a day — the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rebel-2-pro\"\u003eRebel 2 Pro\u003c\/a\u003e has 80 miles and more torque.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want 28 mph — the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cheetah-2\"\u003eCheetah 2\u003c\/a\u003e is Class 3.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou ride rough trails — the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cougar\"\u003eCougar\u003c\/a\u003e has dual suspension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou carry a passenger daily — the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/runabout-2\"\u003eRunabout 2\u003c\/a\u003e has a 100 lb rack.\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 folding electric bike, about 85% assembled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e48V 15Ah Samsung battery and charger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo keys for the battery lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePedals, front wheel, handlebar hardware and the tools to fit them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual and UL certification paperwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rr-pd-note\"\u003eUnfold it, fit the front wheel, screw on the pedals, set the saddle height, check the brakes, charge it fully. Most people are riding inside an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRebel 2 questions, answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rr-pd-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow small does the Rebel 2 fold?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt folds at the frame hinge and at the stem, small enough for a car boot, the back of an SUV, a boat locker or a hall cupboard. Two of them fit across the back of most SUVs. Take the battery out first and it is noticeably lighter to lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow far can it go on one charge?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 48V 15Ah Samsung battery is rated for up to 60 miles of pedal assist under the manufacturer's test conditions. On mixed riding at a middle assist level, plan on 34 to 42 miles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the Rebel 2 good for a shorter rider?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The step-through frame means you walk into it rather than swinging a leg over, and the seat post adjusts over a wide range. It suits riders from around 4 ft 11 in upwards, which is why it is the bike we recommend most often to shorter riders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan it carry a passenger or a child seat?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe frame is rated for up to 400 lb of total payload and the rear rack accepts a passenger seat and a backrest, sold separately. Check your local rules on carrying passengers before you do.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow fast does it go?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp to 20 mph on the throttle. It is a Class 2 electric bike, which is the class allowed on the widest range of paths and trails in the US.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the battery certified?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The bike carries UL 2849 certification and the battery carries UL 2271. Charge it indoors on a hard surface, use the supplied charger, and do not leave it charging unattended overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I leave it outside?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eOccasional rain is fine. Storing it outdoors permanently is not: water finds the connectors and the salt in coastal air finds the bolts. Bring it in, which is the point of a bike that folds.\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. 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