Samebike CREST Fat Tire Mountain Electric Bike
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Samebike CREST Fat Tire Mountain Electric Bike
The CREST in Navy; Black and White sell for the same $1,599. The frame dips low between the wheels, with the pack along the down tube and a shock behind the seat tube.
Step into it instead of over it: the CREST drops the top tube and keeps a 1000 W rear hub with an 1800 W peak, a 960 Wh pack, a lockable fork, a rear shock, hydraulic discs, turn signals and eight Shimano gears, all for $1,599.
No top tube, 1000 W: the Samebike CREST is a $1,599 fat-tire e-bike you step into, with an 1800 W peak, a removable 960 Wh pack (48 V 20 Ah), a lockable fork, a rear shock and hydraulic discs. By our review's model, a 180 lb rider gets about 54 miles at 15 mph on the throttle over level pavement.
Add the CREST to cartAdds the Black one; White or Navy are in the options above, at the same price.
- No top tube19.4 in to step over, on Samebike's drawing
- 1000 WRear hub, 1800 W peak
- 960 WhOne 48 V 20 Ah pack
- Front and rearLockable fork, rear shock
- Hydraulic180 mm discs
Why the CREST
No top tube to swing a leg over
Samebike's European blog puts the idea in one line: "By removing the top tube, the Crest allows you to step right through the frame." On its size-and-fit drawing the frame's lowest edge measures 19.4 inches up, so the shortest-legged rider in twenty at 5'0" still clears it by 7.7 inches barefoot.
1000 W at the rear hub, 1800 W peak
The rear hub is rated 1000 W on Samebike's specification table and peaks at 1800 W, and the line under the CREST's title reads "High 70+Nm Torque". Thumb the throttle and the motor moves the bike alone; pedal instead and five assist levels share the work.
About 54 miles on the throttle at 15 mph
Its 48 V 20 Ah pack stores 960 watt-hours and locks into the frame with a key. For a 180 lb rider on level pavement, our review's model gives about 54 miles at a steady 15 mph on the throttle alone, and about 83 when easy pedaling of 75 W joins in.
A lockable fork, a rear shock and a sprung seat
Samebike's specification table lists a "Dual-shock front fork", its page gives the fork "100mm Distance traveled" and the rear shock 30mm, and gallery image 27 shows the fork's OPEN and LOCK dial. Gallery image 17, headed "SEAT SUSPENSION", adds springs under the saddle.
Hydraulic discs and eight Shimano speeds
Samebike's brake panel specifies hydraulic discs "front and rear 180mm" for "reliable stopping power", which a 99 lb bike puts to work. The Shimano eight-speed shifter sits under your right thumb, and because the motor spins the rear wheel, the gears serve your legs.
A long rear rack, fenders and signals
Samebike calls the rack an "Extended rear seat rack", "Lengthened and thickened for greater usable space", and fenders cover both wheels. Gallery images 19 and 21 show turn signals front and back and a brake light, and the manual adds an electric horn and a 5 V 1 A USB port.
What stands out on the spec sheet
- No top tube: the frame's lowest edge measures 19.4 inches on Samebike's drawing.
- A 960 Wh pack, the largest single pack among the eleven Samebikes we sell, shared with the STORM and the VOYAGER.
- A lockable fork, a rear shock and a spring-mounted seat, each shown on Samebike's CREST page.
- Hydraulic discs with 180 mm rotors and a Shimano eight-speed drivetrain.
- Turn signals and a brake light on gallery images 19 and 21, plus an electric horn and a 5 V 1 A USB port in the manual.
Why buy it from Redtail
The price
$1,599
Matched to Samebike’s own sale price for the CREST, read September 29, 2026. Samebike’s regular price is $1,999.
Pay over time
From $144.32/mo
Shop Pay spreads the $1,599 CREST over monthly payments. Its sample plans read $144.32 a month for 12 months at 15% APR, $1,731.84 in total, subject to an eligibility check (read September 29, 2026).
Rates from 0-36% APR. Payment options through Shop Pay Installments are subject to an eligibility check and are provided by these lending partners: affirm.com/lenders. Options depend on your purchase amount, and a down payment may be required. State notices to consumers: affirm.com/licenses.
Free US shipping
$0
Shipping is free within the contiguous United States: your CREST leaves us within 1–3 business days, and the tracking number is emailed the day it ships.
We file the warranty claim
Done for you
Something fails? Send photos or a short clip with your order number, and we file the claim with Samebike and follow it through until the fix or the part is in your hands.
US support
Real answers
Before you order, ask us whether the saddle will reach your inseam, how far a charge takes your commute, or whether a trail near you admits throttle bikes, and a US team member answers in writing.
Unsure whether the saddle goes low enough for you, or how far 960 Wh takes your ride? Email support@redtailebikes.com before you order and we will answer in writing, then buy with the button above.
Who the CREST fits
Samebike prints one rider-height window for the CREST, 6'6"–7'9", on its size-and-fit drawing. Our review set the Army's 6,068 measured bodies against that drawing: the frame's lowest edge is 19.4 inches up, so every height from 5'0" to 6'2" steps through, and the post brings the saddle to the pedaling formula's height for 79 of every 100 riders at 5'7", 89 at 5'8" and 100 at 5'10".
It’s your bike if
- You want to step through the frame instead of swinging a leg over it, on a full-size fat-tire bike
- You stand about 5'7" or taller, where the saddle reaches the pedaling formula's height for most riders
- You want suspension at both ends, hydraulic discs and a 960 Wh pack for $1,599
- A charge covers your riding: about 54 miles at 15 mph on the throttle for a 180 lb rider on level pavement
Want something different? We stock it
- If you want a top tube to grip with your knees, the STORM carries the CREST's 1000 W motor, 960 Wh pack and 26 × 4.0 tires under a step-over frame, at the same $1,599.
- If you stand under about 5'6" and want the saddle at the pedaling formula's height, the CY20 Pro (Solid Wheel) reaches it for 99 of every 100 riders at 5'4" and 5'6" on 20 × 3.0 tires, and folds, for $599.
- If it has to fold for a car trunk or a closet, the RS-A02 Plus folds, and carries an 816 Wh pack with hydraulic discs on 20 × 4.0 tires, for $1,199.
Our CREST review sets every height from 5'0" to 6'2" against Samebike's CREST drawing: the frame's lowest edge, the saddle's range, the lean to the grips and the weight on your hands.
What you get with the order
Shipping
Free shipping on every electric bike within the contiguous United States (lower 48).
Orders are prepared and dispatched within 1–3 business days. Most e-bikes arrive within 5–10 business days after dispatch, depending on location.
Delivery protection
Check the bike when it arrives. If anything is damaged, defective or wrong, note it with the carrier and email us photos within 48 hours of delivery, and we take it from there.
Returns
Change of mind on an unopened, factory-sealed bike: request the return within 72 hours of delivery. The restocking and return-shipping terms are in the Redtail Refund & Return Policy.
Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. territories, P.O. boxes and remote routes are quoted case by case: send us your ZIP code before you order and we will confirm the route in writing. Full terms: Redtail Shipping Policy · Redtail Refund & Return Policy.
Owning it in your state
Samebike's US page assigns the CREST no e-bike class, so the definition in your state's law decides where it may ride.
That definition reads Samebike's figures: a 1000 W motor with an 1800 W peak, 50 km/h (31.1 mph) on the specification table, and a detachable throttle that drives the bike without pedaling. No CPSC recall names Samebike as of September 29, 2026, going by our search of the federal recall database.
The rules for where you ride are in our state-by-state e-bike law guide.
The CREST beside three other Samebikes we sell
Every figure is Samebike’s own, from each model’s US specification table as read on October 2, 2026; prices are ours, matched to Samebike’s the same day. Every column heading links to that bike.
| Spec | CREST | STORM | RS-A08 II | LO26 Plus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,599 | $1,599 | $1,399 | $999 |
| Motor | 1000 W rated, 1800 W peak | 1000 W rated, 1800 W peak | 1000 W rated, 1500 W peak | 1000 W rated, 1500 W peak |
| Battery | 48 V 20 Ah (960 Wh) | 48 V 20 Ah (960 Wh) | 48 V 17 Ah (816 Wh) | 48 V 15 Ah (720 Wh) |
| Top speed | 50 km/h (31.1 mph) | 50 km/h (31.1 mph) | 45 km/h (28.0 mph) | 40 km/h (24.9 mph) |
| Tires | 26 × 4.0 in | 26 × 4.0 in | 26 × 4.0 in | 26 × 3.0 in |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Suspension | Dual-shock front fork + rear shock† | Dual-shock front fork + rear shock† | Adjustable front fork + rear suspension | Adjustable front fork + rear shock† |
| Weight | 45 kg (99.2 lb) | 45 kg (99.2 lb) | 36 kg (79.4 lb) | 30.5 kg (67.2 lb) |
| Payload | 150 kg | 150 kg | 180 kg | 150 kg |
| Folds | No | No | No | Yes |
† For the CREST, the specification table's suspension entry reads "Dual-shock front fork"; its product page carries a panel headed "Rear Shock".
† For the STORM, the specification table's suspension entry reads "Dual-shock front fork"; its product page carries a panel headed "Rear Shock".
† For the LO26 Plus, the specification table's suspension entry reads "Adjustable front fork"; its product page describes "hydraulic rear shocks".
Full specifications
| Motor | One 1000 W hub motor in the rear wheel, on the specification table |
| Peak power | 1800 W on the specification table, the title, the motor panel and gallery image 28 |
| Torque | "High 70+Nm Torque" under the US page's title |
| Battery | One 48 V 20 Ah pack (960 Wh), "48V 20Ah" on the specification table; it comes out of the frame with its key |
| Range, product page | 160 km (99 mi) "Max Range" on the specification table; 70–160 km on the stat strip; up to 160 km in PAS 1 and over 75 km in mild electric mode on the battery panel; 140–160 km on gallery image 29 |
| Range, manual | Approx 87–99 miles (140–160 km) in pedal-assist mode and approx 43–46 miles (50–55 km) in pure electric mode, as the manual prints them |
| Top speed | 50 km/h (31.1 mph) on the specification table, stat strip, motor panel and gallery image 28 |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc, front and rear 180 mm on the brake panel |
| Suspension | "Dual-shock front fork" with 100 mm of travel and a lock; a rear shock with 30 mm; "SEAT SUSPENSION" on gallery image 17 |
| Drivetrain | Shimano 8-speed |
| Assist | 5 pedal-assist levels; "3 RIDING MODES" on gallery image 26 |
| Throttle | "Detachable throttle" on the specification table |
| Display | LCD: speed, odometer, assist level, trip distance and time, and five battery bars, per the manual |
| Tires | 26 × 4.0 in, CST on the sidewalls in Samebike's photographs |
| Frame | High carbon steel, low-step with no top tube; does not fold |
| Water resistance | IP64 for the whole bike in the product page's FAQ; IP54 in the manual |
| Weight | 45 kg (99.2 lb) on the specification table; 99 lb on the drawing, gallery image 25 and in the manual |
| Load capacity | 150 kg (330 lb) on the specification table and in the manual's specification table; 120 kg (265 lb) as the rider limit in the manual's safety precautions |
| Size | 200 × 71 × 105 cm on the specification table; 2000 × 670 × 1030 mm (78.7 × 26.4 × 40.6 in) in the manual |
| Seat height | 35.4–40.5 in on the size list, the drawing and gallery image 25 |
| Handlebar | "Unadjustable" on the specification table; 28 in wide on the size list |
| Wheelbase | 50 in (1270 mm) on the size list |
| Recommended rider height | 6'6"–7'9" on Samebike's size-and-fit drawing and gallery image 25 |
| Charging time | 6–8 hours on the specification table, gallery image 29 and in the manual |
| Charger | 100–240 V input, 54.6 V 3 A output |
| Maximum climb | 40 degrees in the manual; "40° Max Gradient" on gallery image 28 |
| Lights, signals, horn and USB | LED headlight; brake light and turn signals on gallery images 19 and 21; electric horn; USB port, 5 V 1 A |
| Rack and fenders | An "Extended rear seat rack" and fenders front and rear |
| Shipping box | 1640 × 320 × 910 mm, 55 kg (121 lb), in the manual |
Samebike’s figures, from its US product page and specification table (us.samebike.com/products/crest-large-battery-fat-tire-powerful-1000w-mountain-electric-bike) and its owner’s manual, read September 29, 2026. Metric-to-US conversions are ours.
What we counted. By the US specification tables of the eleven Samebike models we sell, three roll on 26 × 4.0 tires, the CREST, the STORM and the RS-A08 II, and two of those, the CREST and the STORM, pair them with the largest single pack of the eleven, 48 V 20 Ah (960 Wh), which the 20-inch VOYAGER also carries; the RS-A08 II carries 816 Wh.
Each model's US specification table, read on October 2, 2026, beside our own listing prices that day.
Where Samebike prints two figures
Samebike's page, gallery and manual sometimes give the CREST two figures for one thing; each figure is listed here, and the table above leads with the first.
- Weight: 45 kg (99.2 lb) on the specification table; 99 lb on the drawing and gallery image 25; 99 lb (45 kg) for the bike and 121 lb (55 kg) boxed in the manual.
- Load: 150 kg (330 lb) on the specification table, the stat strip, the drawing, gallery image 25 and the manual's specification table; 120 kg (265 lb) for the rider in the manual's safety precautions. This page plans on 265 lb.
- Range: 160 km "Max Range" on the specification table, 70–160 km on the stat strip, "UP TO 160KM Pas 1 Mode Range" and over 75 km in mild electric mode on the battery panel, 140–160 km on gallery image 29, and the manual's two bands in the table above.
- Torque: "High 70+Nm Torque" on the US page; "100+Nm" on Samebike's European CREST page and "85+ Nm Peak Torque" on its European blog.
- Handlebar: "Unadjustable" on the specification table; an "ADJUSTABLE RISER" and "Handlebar height 40.5"" on gallery image 25; a total height of 39.3–41.7 in on the size list.
- Size: 200 × 71 × 105 cm on the specification table; 2000 × 670 × 1030 mm in the manual.
- Water resistance: IP64 for the whole bike in the page's FAQ; IP54 in the manual.
- Battery: the battery panel calls the pack "seat-integrated"; gallery image 29 and Samebike's studio photographs show it along the down tube, and the manual removes it with the key.
- Warranty: "12 Months Warranty" in the CREST page's policy block, against 3 years on the frame and 1 year on batteries, motors and other accessories on Samebike's warranty policy page, which the cards below quote.
Straight answers before you order
The lowest saddle top sits 39.4 inches up on Samebike's drawing, already above the pedaling formula's height for 42 of every 100 riders at 5'6" and 84 at 5'4".
Send us your height and barefoot inseam and we will check them against the drawing before you order. The CY20 Pro (Solid Wheel) sets its saddle lower on 20-inch wheels. See the CY20 Pro. Read the saddle table.
The CREST's specification table allows 150 kg (330 lb) of load, while the manual's safety precautions cap the rider at 120 kg (265 lb).
Plan on 265 lb for the rider. If you weigh more, email us and we will ask Samebike which figure governs and send you its answer before you order. Read the load figures.
Samebike's 160 km (99 miles) is its "Max Range", and its battery panel ties that distance to PAS 1.
For a steady ride, our review's model gives a 180 lb rider on level pavement about 54 miles at 15 mph on the throttle and 83 with easy pedaling; hold a quarter of the pack in reserve and plan on 41 and 62. See the range tables.
The CREST weighs 99 lb and does not fold.
Delivery is free in the lower 48; before it arrives, clear 78.7 inches of floor and about 41 inches of height for it, and line up a second pair of hands for stairs or a car rack.
Manuals and assembly
The CREST manual's assembly pages run in this order: the handlebar and stem, set square to the front wheel; the front wheel into the fork with its rotor in the caliper slot, locked by the quick-release lever; the headlight and front fender on the fork's shared screws; and the pedals, marked L and R for their crank arms. In the box: the charger, two keys, a toolkit and the quick-release skewer. Email us the step number if one stalls you.
Warranty cover, and who files the claim
A fault is our job
If the bike will not power on, will not charge, shows an error code or has a faulty component, send photos or video and your order number. We open the claim with Samebike and coordinate the repair or replacement remotely, start to finish.
What Samebike publishes
Samebike’s warranty policy states: “Frame warranty for 3 years, batteries, motors and other accessories warranty for 1 year.” After the first year, a battery earns “a prorated credit, based on months of service,” toward a new one.
Samebike’s terms, from its Samebike Warranty Policy (us.samebike.com/pages/warranty-policy), read September 26, 2026.
Wear items
Samebike’s policy lists brake pads, rotors, spokes, tires and tubes, chains, chain rings, cassettes and the crankset among the parts not typically covered, as ordinary wear and tear.
Frequently asked questions
How far can the Samebike CREST go on one charge?
By our review's model, a 180 lb rider on level pavement covers about 54 miles at a steady 15 mph on the throttle, or about 83 pedaling easily. Samebike's own longest figure is the 160 km (99-mile) "Max Range" on its specification table.
What is the top speed of the Samebike CREST?
Samebike prints 50 km/h (31.1 mph) on the specification table, the stat strip, the motor panel and gallery image 28. If a speed figure decides where you may ride, ask us and we will request Samebike's number for your bike in writing.
Does the Samebike CREST have a top tube?
No. Measured on Samebike's size-and-fit drawing, the frame's lowest edge stands 19.4 inches off the ground, and our review finds every rider from 5'0" to 6'2" stepping through it, the shortest-legged in twenty at 5'0" with 7.7 inches to spare.
What's the difference between the CREST and the STORM?
Only the frame: the CREST has no top tube, while the STORM steps over one. Both carry a 1000 W rear hub with an 1800 W peak, a 48 V 20 Ah pack and 26 × 4.0 tires, and both sell for $1,599 here.
Is the CREST street legal, and what class is it?
Samebike gives the CREST no class, so your state's own e-bike definition decides where it rides, reading the numbers Samebike prints: 1000 W rated, 1800 W at peak, 50 km/h on the specification table, and a throttle that moves the bike without pedaling.
How much does the Samebike CREST weigh?
45 kg (99.2 lb) on the specification table, 99 lb on the drawing and in the manual, and 121 lb boxed. Two people make stairs and car racks easy.
What is the CREST's weight limit?
The specification table and the manual's own table print 150 kg (330 lb) of load, and the manual's safety precautions limit the rider to 120 kg (265 lb). Plan on 265 lb, and email us first if you weigh more.
How long does the CREST take to charge?
Samebike prints 6 to 8 hours. Its charger puts out 54.6 V at 3 A, so dividing the 20 Ah pack by 3 A gives about 6.7 hours; an overnight charge covers it.
Can you take the battery out of the CREST?
Yes. The manual has you turn the key until the pack pops out slightly, rotate the retaining clip, then press the top of the pack and pull it free, so it charges on the bike or indoors.
What does a full charge of the CREST cost?
About 18 cents: 960 Wh at the July 2026 US household average of 18.31 cents per kilowatt-hour from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, before charger losses. On the throttle at 15 mph that is about a third of a cent a mile.
What rider height fits the CREST?
Samebike's drawing and gallery image 25 print one window, 6'6" to 7'9". Our review's fit model, run on the Army's 6,068 measured bodies, puts the saddle at the pedaling formula's height for 89 of every 100 riders at 5'8", 100 at 5'10" and 92 at 6'0", and every height from 5'0" to 6'2" steps through the frame.
Can I pay for the CREST in installments?
Yes, through Shop Pay. On September 29, 2026 the widget on this page offered sample plans of $144.32 a month for 12 months at 15% APR, $1,731.84 in total, or $546.38 a month for 3 months at 15% APR, $1,639.14 in total, after an eligibility check.
Rates from 0-36% APR. Payment options through Shop Pay Installments are subject to an eligibility check and are provided by these lending partners: affirm.com/lenders. Options depend on your purchase amount, and a down payment may be required. State notices to consumers: affirm.com/licenses.
Is the CREST good for off-road riding?
Samebike sells it as a "Mountain Electric Bike" for "All-terrain" riding, with 26 × 4.0 tires, a lockable fork and a rear shock, and its manual says "This product is not professional off-road bike". Whether a throttle bike may use a trail is up to that trail's land manager.
Is Samebike a legit brand?
Samebikes are made by Guangzhou Sameway Electric Bicycle Co., Ltd., which Samebike's US about page dates to 2004. On September 29, 2026 the CPSC listed no recall naming Samebike, and if your CREST needs a warranty repair, you contact us and we take the claim to Samebike.
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Keep looking
Read our CREST review · Every Samebike at Redtail · Compare the STORM · Compare the RS-A08 II · Compare the LO26 Plus · E-bike laws in your state
Primary sources
- Samebike, CREST Large Battery Fat Tire Powerful Peak 1800W Mountain Electric Bike, US product page and specification table, us.samebike.com/products/crest-large-battery-fat-tire-powerful-1000w-mountain-electric-bike. Retrieved September 29, 2026.
- Samebike, CREST user manual (18 pages), English, cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/9173/9372/files/CREST.pdf. Retrieved September 29, 2026.
- Samebike Warranty Policy, us.samebike.com/pages/warranty-policy. Retrieved September 26, 2026.
- Redtail Shipping Policy. Retrieved September 26, 2026.
- Redtail Refund & Return Policy. Retrieved September 26, 2026.
- Our state-by-state e-bike law guide. Retrieved September 26, 2026.
How we verified this page. Every specification above was read from Samebike’s own US product page and specification table and checked against its owner’s manual on September 29, 2026; every metric-to-US conversion is recomputed, and where Samebike prints two figures for one thing, both are listed above with the one this page uses. Prices and stock were read from our store and matched to Samebike’s US store the same day. Corrections: support@redtailebikes.com.
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