A verified brand profile of Riding Times ebikes: all six machines the manufacturer sells in the United States, from $899 to $1,999, priced against its own storefront and screened against three federal safety registers. Five publish a 15.5 mph Limited Mode, and two publish a 750 W rated motor.
How we verified this brand profile. Every specification was read from Riding'times' own product pages, catalog cards and FAQ on September 15 and September 18, 2026, and recomputed. Ownership comes from the federal trademark register. The safety screen ran against three CPSC registers, each checked on a known positive before its silence was trusted. Prices, finance terms and availability came from our own storefront on September 18, 2026.
By Milad Ghobadibeygvand, BScN (Western University, 2014), Redtail eBikes. Every specification on this page was read from Riding'times' own product records and recomputed; the safety screen was run against three federal registers. Verified September 18, 2026.
Quick Answer Riding Times ebikes are six machines sold in the United States from $899 to $1,999, and Redtail sells all six at the manufacturer's own current price with free shipping. The brand carries zero CPSC recalls, warnings or safety news releases, and two models, the Z8 Pro and the GT33, publish a 750 W rated motor.
Choose by the rider: the GT73 for its 330 lb load and 140–190 cm fit window, the Z8 Pro for two batteries on a fat-tire moped frame, the GT54 for a smaller rider from age 10.
Who Riding'times is, on the record
Riding'times is a trading name, and the company behind it is on the federal trademark register: Shenzhen Riding Robot Tech Co. Ltd., in continued use since July 2019. That matters on the day a motor or a battery fails. A warranty claim needs a company at the other end, and a $1,999 machine with no parts supply turns into scrap. This one can be traced in a minute.
The mark RIDING'TIMES is registration number 6028300, registered on April 7, 2020 to Shenzhen Riding Robot Tech Co. Ltd. of Longgang, Shenzhen, Guangdong. The registration is current: the Section 8 declaration of continued use was accepted on November 12, 2025.
Two more dates from the same record are worth having. The application was filed on September 10, 2019, and the registrant declared first use in commerce on July 2, 2019. The registration's Class 12 goods include bicycles, electric bicycles, bicycle motors, motorcycles and mopeds.
The company's About page, read on September 15, 2026, opens: "Established in 2006 in New Jersey, Riding Times is dedicated to redefining how America moves." Its shipping page names a California warehouse, and its FAQ says orders leave whichever of its warehouses sits closest to the delivery address.
What to write down The brand is owned by Shenzhen Riding Robot Tech Co. Ltd., US trademark registration 6028300, in continued use since July 2019. If you need that for a warranty claim, an insurance form or a resale listing, it is on the public register and you can pull it yourself.
Riding Times eBikes: the six machines, as the maker publishes them
Riding'times sells six electric bikes in the United States, and our catalog carries every one: six bikes, all at the maker's price, and all shipped free by us. The manufacturer's own product feed, read on September 15, 2026, lists 128 items, and the rest are parts, accessories and checkout add-ons such as shipping protection.
Our price matched the manufacturer's current price on all six machines on September 18, 2026, checked against their storefront and ours. The table is the manufacturer's own specification, cell by cell.
| Model | Our price | Motor, as published | Torque | Top speed | Battery | Max load | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z8 Pro | $899 | 750 W nominal, 1,500 W peak | 80 N·m | 32 mph | dual 48V 15.6Ah (31.2Ah) | 220 lb | 91 lb (112 lb with batteries) |
| GT33 | $899 | 750 W rated, 1,350 W peak | 258 N·m | 34 mph | 48V 27Ah, dual-ready | 330 lb | 102–105 lb |
| GT54 | $949 | 2,000 W peak | 290 N·m | 40 mph, no rider | 48V 27Ah | 220 lb | 106.5 lb |
| GT54 Pro | $1,299 | 3,000 W peak | 338 N·m | 50 mph, no rider | 60V 25Ah | 220 lb | 102.5 lb |
| GT73 | $1,499 | 2,400 W | 126 N·m | 28–37 mph | dual 48V 18.2Ah | 330 lb | 116 lb |
| GT73 Pro | $1,999 | 3,000 W peak | 338 N·m | 37–46 mph | dual 60V 18Ah | 330 lb | 123 lb |
Source for every cell: the manufacturer's own product pages and catalog cards, read September 15 and 18, 2026: Z8 Pro, GT33, GT54, GT54 Pro, GT73 and GT73 Pro. The GT54 pair's speeds are the maker's figures "measured without a rider." Where two of the maker's pages or tables give different figures for the same model, the table shows the specification figure and Limitations lists the other.
Two machines publish a rated motor figure, and both sit at 750 W. The maker's catalog cards list the Z8 Pro at "750W (Nominal)" and the GT33 at "750W Rated." Their specifications add the peaks: 1,500 W on the Z8 Pro and 1,350 W on the GT33. The GT54, GT54 Pro and GT73 Pro are listed at peak figures, and the GT73 at an unlabelled 2,400 W.
A peak figure is a ceiling the controller allows for a moment. A rated figure is the continuous output that statutes are written around, and one is never a stand-in for the other.
Two model names that turn up in search are not in the current US catalog. The GT53 and the Z8 S are no longer listed at the maker, which still sells GT53 and Z8 S spare parts. The G63 scooters are in the same position: neither is in the manufacturer's live US catalog.
All six Riding'times bikes ship free inside the contiguous United States at the manufacturer's own current price, with the manufacturer's two-year warranty coordinated by our US support desk. Shop Pay splits the $899 and $949 bikes into four interest-free payments, and the three from $1,299 up offer 3-, 6- or 12-month plans.
See all six bikesWhich one is right for you
Match the bike to the rider first and the mode second. The published numbers that decide it are payload, the recommended height window and torque, and each card names the one that matters. All six are available to order and ship free, and where a Riding'times machine is the wrong fit, the honest ledger routes you to one of our guides.
Riding'times Z8 Pro
$899 · maker's list $1,899Dual 48V 15.6Ah batteries on 20-inch fat tires and a motor the maker lists at 750 W nominal and 1,500 W peak. Of the two $899 bikes it carries more battery: 1,500 Wh on the maker's catalog card, against 1,300 Wh on the GT33's. Limited Mode holds it at 15.5 mph.
Plan on a 220 lb payload, the figure in its specification table. If you and your cargo weigh more, the GT73 is rated for 330 lb. Full numbers in our Z8 Pro review.
Ships free · two-year maker's warranty through our US desk · Shop Pay from four payments of $224.75
Riding'times GT33
$899 · maker's list $1,999The maker's cargo model: a 48V 27Ah battery built dual-ready, 258 N·m of torque, full suspension front and rear, hydraulic disc brakes, and a published 330 lb load rating on a frame of 102–105 lb. It shares the Z8 Pro's $899 price and its 750 W rated figure, so the choice between them is the frame. Our GT33 review covers the load-carrying case in detail.
Ships free · two-year maker's warranty through our US desk · Shop Pay from four payments of $224.75
The maker titles the GT54 a mini dirt bike: 106.5 lb, 290 N·m, and a published fit window that starts at 140 cm.
Riding'times GT54
$949 · maker's list $1,999The compact machine in the line: a 140–185 cm rider height, recommended from age 10, and 290 N·m of torque in a 106.5 lb frame. The maker describes the GT54 as "designed with a motorcycle-inspired riding experience" that "may be subject to different regulations depending on local laws and usage conditions," so read your state's rules before riding it off private land.
Ships free · two-year maker's warranty through our US desk · Shop Pay from four payments of $237.25
Nineteen-inch rims and 70/100 motorcycle tires carry the 330 lb payload.
Riding'times GT73
$1,499 · maker's list $2,599The payload jumps here: 330 lb, against 220 lb on the GT54 and GT54 Pro, with a 140–190 cm height window. Dual 48V 18.2Ah batteries, hydraulic discs, and batteries the maker describes as "UL 2849 Compliant."
If you are a heavier or taller rider, this is the model whose published numbers were written for you. It shares its frame with the GT73 Pro, covered in our GT73 Pro review.
Ships free · two-year maker's warranty through our US desk · Shop Pay monthly plans at checkout
Same frame as the GT73, 60 volts instead of 48, and 338 N·m, a torque figure it shares with the GT54 Pro.
Riding'times GT73 Pro
$1,999 · maker's list $2,999The top of the range at $1,999: 3,000 W peak and 338 N·m, the highest torque Riding'times publishes and a figure it shares with the GT54 Pro. Dual 60V 18Ah batteries, the same 330 lb payload as the GT73, and an Unlimited Mode that reaches 80 km/h (50 mph) in TURBO on private land and designated off-road areas, under your state's off-road rules.
The maker recommends it from age 12 and 150 cm. Our GT73 Pro review covers it in detail.
Ships free · two-year maker's warranty through our US desk · Shop Pay monthly plans at checkout
The GT54 Pro puts a 3,000 W peak motor and 338 N·m into the GT54's size class, and keeps its 220 lb payload.
Riding'times GT54 Pro
$1,299 · maker's list $2,599The GT54's size with the GT73 Pro's motor figures: 3,000 W peak and 338 N·m, a 60V 25Ah battery, and the same 140–185 cm height window and 220 lb payload as the GT54. Up front it swaps the GT54's inverted fork for a hydraulic double-wishbone suspension with adjustable damping.
The maker recommends it from age 12 and describes it as motorcycle-inspired, so it belongs on private land and designated riding areas under your state's off-road rules.
Ships free · two-year maker's warranty through our US desk · Shop Pay monthly plans at checkout
If none of these fits, the reason is usually the drive system or the frame. For a mid-drive motor or a step-through frame, our buying guide is the better first read, and our reviews hub indexes every machine we have reviewed.
GT73 or GT73 Pro: the comparison buyers actually search
"Riding times gt73 vs gt73 pro" and "gt73 pro vs gt73" both surface in live search suggestions, harvested September 15, 2026. It is the only same-brand pairing that appears in both orders. The $500 between them buys torque, voltage and charging speed. Every figure below is the manufacturer's own, from the GT73 and GT73 Pro specifications.
| GT73 — $1,499 | GT73 Pro — $1,999 | |
|---|---|---|
| Motor, as published | 2,400 W | 3,000 W peak |
| Torque | 126 N·m | 338 N·m |
| Battery | dual 48V 18.2Ah | dual 60V 18Ah |
| Controller | 48V 30A | 60V 40A |
| Top speed, spec table | 28–37 mph | 37–46 mph |
| Charging time | 9–10 hours | 5–6 hours |
| Max load | 330 lb | 330 lb |
| Weight | 116 lb | 123 lb |
| Rider height | 140–190 cm | 150–190 cm |
Choose the GT73 if the rider is smaller or the bike will mostly run in Limited Mode. Its fit window starts 10 cm lower, at 140 cm, and in Limited Mode both machines are capped at the same 15.5 mph, so the Pro's extra speed goes unused. You keep the same 330 lb payload for $500 less.
Choose the GT73 Pro if the bike is for private land in Unlimited Mode, for climbing, or for carrying weight. Its 338 N·m is 2.7 times the GT73's 126 N·m, it moves up to a 60-volt system, and it recharges in 5–6 hours instead of 9–10. The cost is 7 lb and a higher minimum rider height.
Buyers also search the GT54 against the GT73, the GT54 against the GT54 Pro, and the Z8 against the Z8 Pro. The GT54 against the GT73 is a size decision more than a power decision, and the rider-fit table settles it faster than any spec. The Z8 question settles itself: the US catalog sells the Z8 Pro only.
The GT54 and GT54 Pro share a height window and a 220 lb payload. The Pro's $350 buys 3,000 W peak against 2,000 W, 338 N·m against 290 N·m, a hydraulic double-wishbone front end with adjustable damping, and a 67.2 V charger the maker labels "Faster Charging." It is recommended from age 12 rather than 10, which settles the question for a younger rider.
Warranty, returns and shipping
Buy a Riding'times bike from Redtail and it ships free, it carries the manufacturer's two-year warranty on the manufacturer's terms with the claim coordinated through our own US support desk, and it can be split with Shop Pay at checkout. Our refund policy and Terms of Service set out how we handle each step.
Our refund policy states it directly for the case that matters most: a bike that will not power on, will not charge, throws an error code or has a faulty component "is covered under manufacturer warranty — we coordinate repair or replacement remotely." You email one address and we deal with the factory.
What that warranty covers comes from the manufacturer's own warranty page, read September 15, 2026:
| Term | What Riding'times publishes |
|---|---|
| Warranty period | Two-year all-inclusive manufacturer's warranty, for purchases from February 10, 2026 |
| Covered | Manufacturing defects under normal use, including battery, motor and electrical components |
| Battery | Two years, prorated |
| Not covered | Accidents, stunts, racing, modification, improper storage, and wear items — tires, brake pads, chains, grips, cables, bearings, pedals |
| Out of warranty | A 40% discount on replacement parts, offered as a goodwill gesture |
| Transit damage | Claims within 7 days, with photographs or video |
| Transferable | Yes, within 24 months, with the original order number and purchaser's name |
Two older posts on the maker's blog, from April 6, 2025 and August 19, 2025, describe a one-year warranty, and the April post a 15-day return window. The dated policy page carries the current terms: two years for purchases from February 10, 2026.
Shipping and returns on an order placed with us run on our own terms:
- Free shipping on every electric bike inside the contiguous United States. Alaska, Hawaii, US territories, PO boxes and remote addresses may carry a charge or be excluded, so ask first.
- Dispatch in 1–3 business days, transit typically 5–10 business days, by parcel or LTL freight with tracking. A signature may be required on freight.
- Change-of-mind returns are accepted on unopened, factory-sealed boxes requested within 72 hours of delivery, with a 15% restocking fee plus return shipping. Once a box is opened or a bike ridden, a change-of-mind return is no longer available, so inspect before you assemble.
- Cancellations carry a 3% transaction fee, because card processing fees are not recoverable.
- Inspect within 48 hours. Note any damage with the driver and email photographs, and we file the carrier claim for you.
Shop Pay Installments is live at checkout, read from each listing on September 18, 2026. The Z8 Pro and GT33 at $899 split into four interest-free payments of $224.75, and the GT54 at $949 into four of $237.25. From $1,000 up, the listing's plan data offers 3-, 6- and 12-month plans at 15% APR for the GT54 Pro, GT73 and GT73 Pro, with pre-qualification before you commit.
Why buy this range from us The manufacturer's own current price on all six machines, checked September 18, 2026. Free shipping across the contiguous United States. The manufacturer's two-year warranty, with the claim opened for you. Transit damage reported inside 48 hours is our freight claim to file. And Shop Pay at checkout on every bike.
Split the $899 bikes into four interest-free payments of $224.75, or take a 3-, 6- or 12-month Shop Pay plan on the three from $1,299, with pre-qualification before you commit.
Shop the Riding'times rangeLimited Mode and Unlimited Mode
Five of the six Riding'times bikes publish two speed programs: Limited Mode, which holds the bike at 25 km/h (15.5 mph), and Unlimited Mode, which releases 31 to 50 mph depending on the model. The GT33's page describes three throttle speed modes instead. Know which program you are in before your first ride, because e-bike definitions are written around top speed.
Riding'times, in its own FAQ: "Limited Mode is a speed-restricted riding mode designed to comply with local eBike regulations in many regions. When Limited Mode is enabled, the maximum speed of the eBike is capped at 25 km/h (15.5 mph) regardless of the selected pedal-assist or throttle level."
Each machine behaves like this in each program, as the manufacturer publishes it in its FAQ and on the GT33's product page:
| Model | Limited Mode | Unlimited Mode, throttle |
|---|---|---|
| Z8 / Z8 Pro | all levels 25 km/h (15.5 mph) | levels 1–5 up to 50 km/h (31 mph) |
| GT54 | all throttle levels 25 km/h | ECO 25 · STD 45 · TURBO 63 km/h (39 mph) |
| GT73 | all levels 25 km/h | L1 25 · L2 35 · L3 60 km/h (37 mph) |
| GT54 Pro / GT73 Pro | all levels 25 km/h | ECO 25 · STD 45 · TURBO 80 km/h (50 mph) |
| GT33 | not in the FAQ's list | three throttle modes: 15, 22 and 34 mph |
The Z8 entry carries a note worth reading twice: "These speeds are fixed in the software and cannot be changed." The modes are what the manufacturer built; they are not a tuning menu.
Which figure is which. A rider reads "32 mph" on the Z8 Pro's spec sheet and assumes that is how the bike always rides. That figure is the Unlimited Mode ceiling. The same bike has a program that holds it to 15.5 mph, and which program is on decides which of the two numbers you are riding at.
Do this before your first ride Set the mode deliberately and know which one you are in. Limited Mode holds the motor-only top speed to 15.5 mph; the motor, pedal and state-law questions in the next section still apply. Unlimited Mode is for private land and designated off-road areas, under your state's off-road rules.
What federal law actually says
Federal law does not have classes. It has one definition, it is short, and it is worth reading in the original because almost every argument about e-bike legality starts by misquoting it. 15 U.S.C. § 2085(b) provides:
the term "low-speed electric bicycle" means a two- or three-wheeled vehicle with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts (1 h.p.), whose maximum speed on a paved level surface, when powered solely by such a motor while ridden by an operator who weighs 170 pounds, is less than 20 mph.
The identical operative language appears in the Consumer Product Safety Commission's own regulation at 16 C.F.R. § 1512.2(a)(2), the second, independent place to check it.
Section 2085(a) puts machines that meet the definition under 16 C.F.R. part 1512, the federal bicycle regulations. Section 2085(d) supersedes state requirements for low-speed electric bicycles only "to the extent that such State law or requirement is more stringent than the Federal law or requirements referred to in subsection (a)."
Three things follow for a Riding'times buyer, and each one is arithmetic.
The speed limb is a motor-only measurement, and Limited Mode holds five models to 15.5 mph. The test is maximum speed on a paved level surface under motor power alone with a 170-pound rider. In Limited Mode, the five models with a published Limited Mode run below the 20 mph figure; in Unlimited Mode none of them does, and the GT33's top throttle mode is 34 mph.
The statute measures "maximum speed," and its text does not say whether a cap the rider can switch off is the number that counts. Some definitions look at capability: the Bureau of Land Management's Class 2 describes a motor "not capable of providing assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour" (43 C.F.R. § 8340.0-5(j)(2)). Read your own state's wording before relying on Limited Mode.
The wattage limb is answered for two models, and the answer is at the line. The statute says "an electric motor of less than 750 watts." The Z8 Pro and GT33 publish 750 W, and 750 is not below 750. The other four publish peak or unlabelled figures, so the limb cannot be answered from their spec sheets, and dividing a peak down is guessing.
The same test, applied to the range limb by limb, using only figures the manufacturer publishes:
| The statute's test | What it asks | Where the range stands |
|---|---|---|
| Fully operable pedals | Can the rider drive the machine by pedaling? | Published as yes for the Z8, Z8 Pro, GT73 and GT73 Pro; the GT33's page describes pedal assist; the GT54 pair is described as motorcycle-inspired |
| Motor under 750 W | The rated figure, not the peak | Published for the Z8 Pro and GT33, at 750 W |
| Under 20 mph on motor alone | Measured on the flat, 170 lb rider | Limited Mode 15.5 mph on five models; Unlimited Mode 31–50 mph |
The pedal limb is the one to check on the bike in front of you. The manufacturer states in its FAQ that the Z8, Z8 Pro, GT73 and GT73 Pro "are equipped with pedals and are designed for eBike-style operation," while the GT54 and GT54 Pro "are designed with a motorcycle-inspired riding experience and may be subject to different regulations depending on local laws and usage conditions."
One thing the published record does not settle. The statute's first limb is fully operable pedals, and the GT73 and GT73 Pro product photography, the manufacturer's and ours alike, shows the machine standing on foot pegs with no cranks fitted.
The manufacturer's product title and FAQ both say pedals; the pictures show pegs. That limb decides whether a machine is a low-speed electric bicycle at all, so confirm the configuration before you rely on it. Ask us and we will check what ships in the box before you order.
On federal public land, the consequence is written down. Bureau of Land Management rules treat a motorized vehicle as an off-road vehicle unless it is an e-bike, and § 8340.0-7 attaches a penalty. Each rule, where it is written, and what it means for a Riding'times rider:
| The rule | Where it is written | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| An e-bike has fully operable pedals, a motor of not more than 750 watts, and a Class 1, 2 or 3 assist limit | 43 C.F.R. § 8340.0-5(j) | Unlimited Mode, at 31 to 50 mph, runs past 28 mph, the highest assist limit any class allows, so ridden that way no model meets it |
| Even then, the e-bike exemption applies only on roads and trails open to bicycles, where the land manager has decided e-bikes count as bicycles, and while the motor is "not exclusively propelling the e-bike for an extended period of time" | § 8340.0-5(a)(5) | Before a trail open only to bicycles, settle the pedal, wattage and capability questions above and ask the local BLM field office how it treats a switchable speed limit |
| Off-road vehicles may use areas and trails designated open to them, and may not use those closed to them | § 8341.1(a) and (c) | Unlimited Mode belongs on designated off-road routes |
| Off-road use must follow the state's laws on use, standards, registration, operation and inspection | § 8341.1(d) | Register and equip the machine as your state's off-road rules require |
| A violation is "subject to arrest, conviction, and punishment," which "may be a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment for not longer than 12 months, or both" | § 8340.0-7 | The cost of the wrong mode on the wrong trail |
Classes 1, 2 and 3 are creatures of state law. Federal law has no classes at all, and the state ceilings differ. Before you ride on a road, a path or a trail, check the state you are actually in: our state-by-state e-bike law guide links every state we cover, and the rules are not uniform.
The sentence that matters Federal law asks three questions: fully operable pedals, a motor under 750 watts, and a motor-only top speed under 20 mph. Limited Mode holds five models to 15.5 mph, though the federal text leaves open whether a switchable cap passes. Two models publish 750 W, which is at the line, and the pedal question is the one to confirm on the bike in front of you.
Rider fit: height, age and payload
Riding'times publishes a recommended rider height and minimum age for five of its six machines in its FAQ, a recommended height for the sixth, the GT33, on its product page, and a maximum load for all six.
| Model | Rider height, as published | Recommended age | Max load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z8 Pro | 130–180 cm (4 ft 3 in – 5 ft 11 in) | 10+ | 220 lb |
| GT33 | 155–190 cm (5 ft 1 in – 6 ft 3 in) | not published | 330 lb |
| GT54 | 140–185 cm (4 ft 7 in – 6 ft 1 in) | 10+ | 220 lb |
| GT54 Pro | 140–185 cm (4 ft 7 in – 6 ft 1 in) | 12+ | 220 lb |
| GT73 | 140–190 cm (4 ft 7 in – 6 ft 3 in) | 12+ | 330 lb |
| GT73 Pro | 150–190 cm (4 ft 11 in – 6 ft 3 in) | 12+ | 330 lb |
The FAQ publishes the 130–180 cm window under the Z8 name, and the Z8 Pro is the Z8 the US catalog sells.
Read the Z8 Pro's payload carefully: plan on 220 lb, the figure in its specification table. If you are a heavier rider, the GT33, GT73 and GT73 Pro each publish 330 lb.
The height ranges do real work too. A 6 ft 3 in rider is at the top of the GT73 and GT73 Pro window and outside the GT54 window entirely. A rider at 4 ft 7 in is inside the GT54's range and below the GT73 Pro's.
The recommended ages of 10 and up for the Z8 and GT54, and 12 and up for the Pro models and the GT73, are the manufacturer's, and they describe the machine. They do not state what your state permits a minor to ride. Several states set their own minimum ages and helmet rules, and those govern.
For the GT33 the height window sits on the product page rather than in the FAQ: 5 ft 1 in to 6 ft 3 in, with a 34.8-inch seat height to hold against your inseam. The page gives no minimum age.
Over 220 lb with your cargo, or taller than 6 ft? The GT73 carries 330 lb across a 140–190 cm fit window, ships free, and comes with the manufacturer's two-year warranty handled by our US desk.
Shop the 330 lb GT73The safety record, and how it was measured
Riding'times carries no CPSC recall, no CPSC warning and no CPSC safety news release. That is a measured result. Each search in the table was checked against a known record before its zero was accepted.
| Record searched | Searched | Riding'times | How we know the search worked |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPSC recalls | 3,665 recalls since 2015 | 0 | It found a known e-bike recall |
| CPSC warnings | at least 399 warning pages | 0 | It found another brand's two warnings |
| CPSC news releases | at least 3,794 release pages | 0 | It holds 57 e-bike and micromobility releases |
Screened September 15, 2026 against the same corpus, the model names return nothing either: GT73, GT54, GT33, Z8 Pro and G63 each match zero records across the recall corpus, searched on word boundaries so that a short name cannot hide inside a longer word.
The warning and news-release counts come from a complete archived enumeration of the CPSC's own index pages, checked against a brand known to carry two stop-use warnings before any Riding'times zero was accepted.
The manufacturer publishes a battery-safety page that reproduces the charging and riding guidance in the CPSC's own Micromobility Information Center: charge in your presence, use the supplied charger, never a modified pack, and never the household bin for a lithium battery. That advice is worth following on any brand.
The GT73 and GT73 Pro specification tables describe their batteries as "UL 2849 Compliant." If your building, landlord or city asks for a UL certificate, email us before you order and we will request the document from the manufacturer.
Where riders get caught out
Four things catch Riding'times buyers: the spec-sheet speed is the Unlimited Mode speed, "Pro" does not mean the bigger carrier, the first warranty figure you find may be an older one, and peak watts are not rated watts. Each is avoidable once you know it.
The spec-sheet speed is the Unlimited Mode speed. The 32, 40 and 50 mph figures on the product pages describe the bike with the restriction off. Limited Mode holds the same machine at 15.5 mph, and that is the figure to plan around wherever your state lets the model ride as an e-bike.
"Pro" does not mean the bigger carrier. On this range it means more power and more battery. The GT54 Pro weighs 102.5 lb against the GT54's 106.5 lb and carries the same 220 lb, and the Z8 Pro's specification table rates it for 220 lb. For 330 lb, look at the GT33, GT73 or GT73 Pro.
The warranty figure you find first may be an older one. Two 2025 posts on the maker's blog describe a one-year term. The live policy page carries two years, dated from February 10, 2026, and it governs.
Peak watts and rated watts are different numbers doing different jobs. Four of the six machines publish a peak or unlabelled figure only. Statutes are written around rated output, so a peak figure cannot answer a legal question. If the rated figure matters to you, ask us for it in writing before you buy.
Parts and long-term ownership
Parts are easy to get for this range. Our Riding'times collections carry 101 spare parts and 18 accessories, from brake pads and chargers to controllers, motor wheels and model-specific bottom-bracket tools. That supply is what keeps a $899 bike on the road for years when one component fails.
Owners are looking for it. In a September 15, 2026 harvest of live search suggestions, 42 of the 319 phrases naming the brand asked for parts, batteries, chargers, controllers, motors or brake pads.
Out of warranty, the manufacturer offers a 40% discount on replacement parts as a goodwill gesture. Some replacement parts need model or batch verification before they ship, which adds two to three business days, so have your serial number ready when you order.
A maintenance rule from the maker is worth repeating, because breaking it voids coverage: switch the battery off and power the bike down before connecting the charger. The manufacturer states that damage caused by not following the charging procedure is treated as improper use and is not covered.
Before you order a part Photograph the serial number engraved on the motor hub and the production label on the battery. The manufacturer asks for both on motor and battery claims, and having them ready is the difference between a two-day turnaround and a two-week one.
The honest ledger
Riding'times does six things well, and each of them suits a particular rider. The table puts each strength beside the buyer who should read something else first, with the page to read.
| What Riding'times gets right | Who should read something else first |
|---|---|
| A published 15.5 mph Limited Mode on five models, in the maker's own words | Riders who want a pedal-first commuter bike rather than a moped or dirt frame: our buying guide |
| 101 spare parts and 18 accessories in our Riding'times collections | Riders who want a mid-drive motor or a torque sensor: our reviews hub |
| Rider height published for all six models, and age for five | Riders and cargo over 220 lb drawn to the Z8 Pro: the GT73, rated for 330 lb |
| A 330 lb load on the GT33, GT73 and GT73 Pro | Riders who need a step-through frame: our buying guide |
| Zero CPSC recalls, warnings or news releases across three registers | Riders whose building asks for a UL battery certificate: email us before ordering |
| Price matched to the manufacturer on all six machines | Riders who have not yet read their own state's e-bike rules: our state-by-state law guide |
The second column is about fit. Nothing in it is a fault. Every machine in this range is built for a particular rider, and the fastest way to be disappointed by a good bike is to buy the one that was designed for somebody else.
If a strength in the left column is what you came for, the bike is on our shelf: all six at the maker's own price, shipped free, with the warranty claim opened for you if anything fails.
Pick your Riding'timesWhat Americans actually search for about this brand
Buyers ask about this brand in a handful of shapes, and each has an answer on this page. A September 15, 2026 harvest of live suggestions from Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo and YouTube returned 319 distinct phrases naming Riding'times: speed settings and unlocking, warranty and returns, spare parts, model-versus-model comparisons, and whether the brand is any good.
The searches that reach our own store add one more: whether the GT54, the GT54 Pro and the GT73 Pro are street legal. The answer turns on the model, the mode and the state, and it sits in the federal section and the FAQ. Parts are covered in Parts and long-term ownership.
What this tells a buyer Forty-two of the 319 phrases ask for parts and components, and those parts are on our shelf. The other concentration is legality, and the answer turns on the model, its speed settings and your state.
Where Riding'times sits among US e-bike brands
Riding'times is one of hundreds of brands selling electric bikes to American buyers, and it sits in a specific corner: direct-to-consumer, under $2,000, hub-drive, high-torque, with a moped and dirt-bike silhouette. Our verified list of every e-bike brand sold in the USA is built brand by brand with a retrieval behind each row, and Riding'times is on it.
Three things distinguish it inside that group, each read from the maker's own records: a speed-limiting mode published for five of its six models, a clean record across three federal safety registers, and a parts supply deep enough that we carry 119 parts and accessories for the range. Riders who want a mid-drive motor or a step-through frame will find those in our buying guide.
For a ranked view of how the value brands compare, our best e-bike brands guide scores the field, and our reviews hub indexes every machine we have reviewed, each figure re-checked against its maker.
How to check any of this yourself
Every claim on this page can be re-run for free. If you are about to spend $899 to $1,999, these five checks take about ten minutes.
Who owns the brand
Search the USPTO trademark register for the brand name, or go straight to the status view for registration 6028300. The owner, the address, the filing date and the date of first use in commerce are all on the face of the record, and a registration in continued use tells you the brand is still actively maintained.
Whether it has ever been recalled
Search the CPSC recall database for the brand and for each model name. Then search the Warnings index separately. Warnings are a different record from recalls, and a brand can carry several while returning zero recalls, so check both.
What the motor is actually rated at
Look for rated or nominal beside the motor figure, and set peak aside. The maker's catalog cards show both kinds: the Z8 Pro at "750W (Nominal)" and the GT54 at "2000W Peak." If only a peak figure is published, the rated figure is undisclosed, and it is not the peak divided by two.
Whether it clears the federal definition
Read 15 U.S.C. § 2085(b), which is one sentence, and apply it: fully operable pedals, a motor under 750 W, and a motor-only top speed under 20 mph. Then check your own state, because the three-class system is state law and the ceilings differ.
Whether the warranty page and the blog agree
Find the dated policy page and treat an older blog post as superseded. On this brand the difference is a year of warranty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Riding'times a good e-bike brand?
On the record that can be checked: zero CPSC recalls, warnings or safety news releases across three federal registers, a two-year manufacturer's warranty, published rider height on all six models and age guidance on five, and 101 spare parts and 18 accessories in our Riding'times collections.
Whether it is right for you depends on the rider. Payload and the height window decide the model, and the picks above match each one.
Who owns Riding'times, and where are the bikes made?
The US trademark RIDING'TIMES, registration 6028300, is owned by Shenzhen Riding Robot Tech Co. Ltd., of Longgang, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, with first use in commerce recorded as July 2, 2019. The company's own About page says it was established in 2006 in New Jersey, and its FAQ names both US and overseas warehouses. The maker's product pages do not name an assembly location for individual models.
Are Riding'times e-bikes street legal in the United States?
It depends on the model, the mode and the state. Federal law defines a low-speed electric bicycle by three tests: fully operable pedals, a motor under 750 watts, and a motor-only top speed under 20 mph.
In Limited Mode, at 15.5 mph, the five models with a published Limited Mode are below the speed line; in Unlimited Mode, at 31 to 50 mph, none of them is, and the GT33's top throttle mode is 34 mph. The Z8 Pro and GT33 publish 750 W, which is at the wattage line rather than under it.
The maker states that the GT54 and GT54 Pro "are designed with a motorcycle-inspired riding experience and may be subject to different regulations depending on local laws and usage conditions." Classes 1, 2 and 3 are set by each state, so check the state you ride in.
How fast is the Riding'times GT73 Pro?
Riding'times publishes 37–46 mph on the GT73 Pro's specification table and up to 80 km/h (50 mph) in Unlimited Mode TURBO in its FAQ. In Limited Mode it is capped at 25 km/h (15.5 mph). At 3,000 W peak and 338 N·m it shares the highest motor rating and torque Riding'times publishes with the GT54 Pro.
What is the Riding'times warranty, and does it apply if I buy from Redtail?
Yes. A Riding'times bike bought from Redtail carries the manufacturer's two-year all-inclusive warranty on the manufacturer's terms, and our refund policy and Terms of Service set out that we coordinate the claim with the manufacturer.
It covers manufacturing defects including battery, motor and electrical components; the battery is prorated across the two years; wear items are excluded. Out of warranty, the manufacturer offers 40% off replacement parts. Older 2025 posts on the company's blog describe a one-year term, and the policy page carries the current two-year terms.
Can I return a Riding'times bike if I change my mind?
Under our return policy, change-of-mind returns are accepted on unopened, factory-sealed boxes when requested within 72 hours of delivery, with a 15% restocking fee plus return shipping. Once the box is opened or the bike ridden, a change-of-mind return is no longer available. Damaged, defective or incorrect items are a separate matter entirely: report them with photographs within 48 hours and we resolve them at no cost to you.
Which Riding'times bike is best for a teenager?
For a teenager, Riding'times recommends the Z8 and the GT54 from age 10, and the GT54 Pro, GT73 and GT73 Pro from age 12. It publishes a rider-height window for each: 130–180 cm on the Z8, 140–185 cm on both GT54s, 140–190 cm on the GT73 and 150–190 cm on the GT73 Pro. Those recommendations describe the machine and do not state the law.
Several states set their own minimum riding age, helmet requirement and license rules for powered bikes, and on the GT54 and GT54 Pro the manufacturer itself flags that different regulations may apply. Check your state first, then size the bike from the maker's published height range for the model you want.
How much does a Riding'times bike weigh?
As published by the manufacturer: the Z8 Pro is 91 lb, or 112 lb with both batteries fitted; the GT33 102 lb in its description and 105 lb in its tech specs; the GT54 Pro 102.5 lb; the GT54 106.5 lb; the GT73 116 lb; and the GT73 Pro 123 lb. These are heavy machines, so plan for a ramp rather than a lift if you are loading one into a vehicle.
Where can I buy Riding'times parts?
We carry 101 spare parts and 18 accessories in our Riding'times parts and accessories collections, from brake pads and chargers to controllers, motor wheels and model-specific bottom-bracket tools. Have the serial number from the motor hub and the production label from the battery ready when you order; the manufacturer verifies model and batch on some components before shipping.
Does Riding'times still sell the GT53, the Z8 S or the G63 scooter?
Not in the United States. On September 15, 2026 the manufacturer's US catalog carried six bikes and no scooter, and the GT53 and Z8 S were no longer listed. Spare parts for the GT53 and Z8 S are still published, so the machines exist as earlier or other-market models.
Are Riding'times batteries UL certified?
The manufacturer describes the GT73 and GT73 Pro batteries as "UL 2849 Compliant" on their specification tables. If you need the certificate itself, for a building or a city program, email us before you order and we will request it from the manufacturer.
How long does delivery take?
Orders placed with us are dispatched within 1–3 business days and most e-bikes arrive within 5–10 business days after dispatch, by parcel or LTL freight with tracking. Shipping is free throughout the contiguous United States. Alaska, Hawaii, US territories, PO boxes and remote addresses may carry a charge or be excluded, so contact us before ordering.
Can I finance a Riding'times bike?
Yes. Shop Pay Installments is live at checkout, with pre-qualification before you commit. Read from the listings on September 18, 2026, the $899 bikes split into four interest-free payments of $224.75 and the $949 GT54 into four of $237.25. From $1,000 up, the plan data offers 3-, 6- and 12-month plans at 15% APR.
The bottom line
6 models, 0 recalls, and a published 15.5 mph Limited Mode on five of them: that is this brand in a line. Every US model runs $899 to $1,999, and we sell all six at the maker's own price.
Buy a Riding'times bike if you want a lot of capability for under $2,000 and you will match the mode to where you ride. The range is hub-drive, heavy, powerful and affordable, with a 15.5 mph Limited Mode on five models and an Unlimited Mode for private land and designated off-road areas under your state's off-road rules.
A clean safety record across three federal registers and a deep parts supply are the two facts a buyer can check before spending anything.
The GT73 at $1,499 is the one to start with for a heavier or taller rider: a 330 lb payload, a 140–190 cm fit window and two batteries. The Z8 Pro at $899 is the one if you want the fat-tire moped frame, two batteries and a 750 W nominal motor, with a load under 220 lb.
For a younger or smaller rider, the GT54 starts at 140 cm and age 10. If you need a mid-drive motor or a step-through frame, our buying guide is the better place to start.
Your next step Choose the model by payload and height, then read your state's e-bike definition before the first ride. Keep Limited Mode on wherever your state lets the model ride as an e-bike, and save Unlimited Mode for private land and designated off-road areas under your state's off-road rules, where the GT73 Pro and GT54 Pro, at 338 N·m, are the most torque Riding'times sells.
Every Riding'times machine at the manufacturer's own current price, with free shipping, the manufacturer's two-year warranty coordinated by our US support desk, and Shop Pay at checkout.
Compare all six bikesLimitations
- Rated motor output is published for two models of six. The maker's catalog cards list the Z8 Pro at 750 W nominal and the GT33 at 750 W rated. The GT54, GT54 Pro and GT73 Pro are published at peak figures and the GT73 at an unlabelled figure, and no rated value has been derived from any of them.
- No recommended age is published for the GT33. Its height window, load and weight are on its product page rather than in the FAQ; the age cell is left empty rather than filled from a neighboring model. The Z8 Pro's page gives 330 lb in its header and Z8-versus-Z8 Pro table and 220 lb in its specification table; the lower figure is used throughout.
- The GT33 is not in the maker's per-model Limited Mode list. Its product page describes three throttle speed modes of 15, 22 and 34 mph. If a Limited Mode matters where you ride, ask us before ordering and we will confirm the GT33's settings with the manufacturer.
- The GT73 and GT73 Pro pedal configuration is unresolved in the published record. The manufacturer's product title and FAQ state that both are equipped with pedals; the product photography published by the manufacturer and on our own listing shows foot pegs and no cranks. No source retrieved on September 15 or 18, 2026 settles which configuration ships, so no claim is made either way about the federal statute's pedal limb for these two machines.
- UL certification could not be independently confirmed. The "UL 2849 Compliant" description on the GT73 and GT73 Pro is the manufacturer's statement. UL's Product iQ certification directory requires an account, so no certificate was retrieved.
- Manufacturing location is not established. The trademark registrant's domicile is on the federal register; where individual models are built is not published by the manufacturer and is not stated here.
- Independent owner-forum evidence could not be collected. Five separate routes to Reddit were tried on September 15, 2026, and none of them returned the discussions. This is a could not look, not a finding that no discussion exists.
- Speed and motor figures are the manufacturer's, from more than one of its own documents. Where a specification table, a feature banner, a catalog card and the FAQ differ on the same model, each is reported rather than averaged: the GT33 at 31 mph in its tech specs and 34 mph in its description, and 102 lb and 105 lb; the Z8 Pro at 28 mph in its page title and 32 mph in its specification table. The GT54 and GT54 Pro speeds are the maker's figures measured without a rider.
- Stock is not counted. Inventory tracking is off on these six listings, so "available to order" reflects the store's availability flag rather than a unit count.
- Volatile figures expire. Prices, availability and finance terms were read on September 18, 2026 and change without notice. The warranty terms are dated from February 10, 2026 by the manufacturer. Re-verification is due within six months, or immediately on any published change.
Corrections: support@redtailebikes.com.
Source register
Every source behind this page, graded. Tier 1 is the body with legal authority over the fact. Tier 2 is the party publishing about itself. Nothing below Tier 3 is cited anywhere on this page, and no aggregator, news article, review blog or ratings site is used as a citation for any fact.
| Source | Tier | What it supports here | Accessed |
|---|---|---|---|
| USPTO, Trademark Status & Document Retrieval | T1 | Ownership, registration number, first use in commerce | Sep 15, 2026 |
| U.S. Government Publishing Office, 15 U.S.C. § 2085 | T1 | The federal low-speed electric bicycle definition | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Office of the Federal Register, 16 C.F.R. § 1512.2 | T1 | The same definition, independently | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Office of the Federal Register, 43 C.F.R. §§ 8340.0-5, 8340.0-7, 8341.1 | T1 | Off-road vehicle rules and penalties on BLM land | Sep 18, 2026 |
| CPSC recall database (REST service) | T1 | Zero recalls across 3,665 records | Sep 15, 2026 |
| CPSC Product Safety Warnings | T1 | Zero warnings across at least 399 warning pages | Sep 15, 2026 |
| CPSC News Releases index | T1 | Zero releases across at least 3,794 release pages | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Redtail eBikes policies and storefront | T1 | Our prices, availability, shipping, returns, warranty handling, finance | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Google Search Console, our own property | T1 | The street-legal questions that reach our store | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Riding'times product pages, catalog cards and FAQ | T2 | Every specification, mode table, fit range and published claim | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Riding'times policy pages | T2 | Warranty, returns and shipping terms | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Riding'times blog (2025, superseded) | T2 | The older warranty and return figures | Sep 15, 2026 |
Primary sources
All retrieved September 15, 2026 unless stated.
- United States Patent and Trademark Office, Trademark Status & Document Retrieval: RIDING'TIMES, serial 88611188, registration 6028300 — tsdr.uspto.gov
- 15 U.S.C. § 2085, Low-speed electric bicycles, U.S. Government Publishing Office — govinfo.gov
- 16 C.F.R. § 1512.2, Definitions, Office of the Federal Register — ecfr.gov
- 43 C.F.R. §§ 8340.0-5, 8340.0-7 and 8341.1, Bureau of Land Management off-road vehicle rules, Office of the Federal Register, retrieved September 18, 2026 — § 8340.0-5 · § 8340.0-7 · § 8341.1
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recall database (REST web service) — saferproducts.gov; public search at cpsc.gov/Recalls
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Product Safety Warnings — cpsc.gov/Recalls?view=psw;
warning articles enumerated under cpsc.gov/Warnings/
/ - U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Micromobility Information Center — cpsc.gov, read in its April 14, 2026 capture
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, News Releases index — cpsc.gov/Newsroom/News-Releases
- Riding'times, Warranty — ridingtimes.com/pages/warranty
- Riding'times, Return & Refund Policy — ridingtimes.com/pages/return-policy
- Riding'times, Shipping Policy — ridingtimes.com/pages/shipping
- Riding'times, FAQ — ridingtimes.com/pages/faq
- Riding'times, About Us — ridingtimes.com/pages/about-us
- Riding'times, Electric Bike Safety — ridingtimes.com/pages/electric-bike-safety
- Riding'times, Riding Times Warranty (blog, August 19, 2025) and Customer Support and Warranty (blog, April 6, 2025), both superseded by the policy page — August 2025 · April 2025
- Riding'times product specifications and catalog cards, read September 15 and 18, 2026: Z8 Pro · GT33 · GT54 · GT54 Pro · GT73 · GT73 Pro · catalog; full catalog enumerated at ridingtimes.com/products.json
- Redtail eBikes, Terms of Service — redtailebikes.com
- Redtail eBikes, Refund policy — redtailebikes.com
- Redtail eBikes, Shipping policy — redtailebikes.com
- Redtail eBikes, storefront product records and collections, read September 18, 2026 — Z8 Pro, the Riding'times bikes, parts and accessories
- Google Search Console, property sc-domain:redtailebikes.com, query export December 29, 2025 to September 9, 2026 — search.google.com/search-console (first-party; export deposited in the campaign research folder)
- Autocomplete demand harvest, Google/Bing/DuckDuckGo/YouTube US endpoints, September 15, 2026 — google.com/complete/search and the equivalent endpoints, 613 rows deposited in the campaign research folder





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