Rock Machine Crossride e450
The Rock Machine Crossride e450 is a low-entry, fully equipped Sport Drive 29er for commuting, cycle paths and smoother-track touring.
- Sport Drive MD250S mid-motor: 70 Nm continuous and 90 Nm peak torque for commuting, paths and touring
- Low-entry aluminium Mono frame: Easy step-through mounting on a unisex 29er
- Lights, mudguards, rack, kickstand and AXA lock: Commuter and touring kit is already fitted
- Integrated removable Sport Drive battery: 504 Wh-class pack with a maximum 90 km / 56-mile claim in ideal conditions
- WTB Riddler Comp 29×1.75-inch reflective tyres: 29-inch wheels set up for roads, cycle paths and smoother tracks
- AVS-compatible rear carrier: Add suitable bags or baskets without replacing the fitted rack
Rock Machine Crossride e450 Deals
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Bikesy's Verdict
The current Crossride e450 Touring suits you if you want a step-through commuter and touring e-bike with a strong Sport Drive mid-motor and lights, mudguards, rack, stand and lock already fitted. It is not a light, sporty machine. Compare UK offers by components: microSHIFT Acolyte 1x8 with a 12-42T cassette is the newest verified build, while Shimano Altus 1x9 bikes are an earlier package, and colour names will not tell you which is which. Rock Machine UK does not publish a sterling RRP, so match live prices to the exact build. Listings show M and L with no height bands, so check the physical size.
Pros
- Sport Drive mid-motor with 70 Nm continuous and 90 Nm peak torque
- Low-entry Mono frame makes mounting easy
- Lights, mudguards, AVS rack, kickstand and AXA lock already fitted
- Removable 504 Wh-class integrated battery
Cons
- Retailer-listed 27.45 kg makes stairs and car racks hard work
- 90 km / 56 miles is an ideal-condition maximum, not a typical everyday figure
- 1.75-inch tyres and short-travel fork are not for technical mountain-bike use
The Rock Machine Crossride e450 is a low-entry unisex aluminium 29er for urban commuting, cycle paths, leisure rides and equipped touring on roads or smoother tracks. It is for the everyday commuter or leisure-tour rider who wants strong mid-drive assistance, easy mounting and a complete equipment package. It is not a lightweight performance bike, and it is not the separately listed full-suspension Crossride e450 FS.
Which bike is in the offer?
UK listings under the Crossride e450 Touring name mix more than one specification. Identify them by drivetrain, not by black or navy colour names.
- microSHIFT Acolyte 1x8, 12-42T cassette, Alhonga hydraulic brakes and a 504 Wh-class battery with a 90 km / 56-mile maximum range: the newest verified current Mono-frame build.
- Shimano Altus 1x9, 11-36T cassette, Shimano hydraulic brakes and a 100 km maximum range: an earlier Mono-frame build still represented in UK offers.
Rock Machine can change specifications, so match drivetrain, brakes and battery claim to the individual bike. The 2021 Crossride INT e450 Touring is a previous named generation with its own geometry and parts; do not transfer that list, or the 25.1 kg size M weight, onto later non-INT bikes.
Motor, battery and range
The current 1x8 build uses a Sport Drive MD250S mid-drive with 70 Nm continuous and 90 Nm peak torque. The battery is fully integrated and removable. The official same-ID specification is 504 Wh, which UK retail listings often round to 500 Wh. Maximum range is up to 90 km / 56 miles in ideal conditions, affected by assistance mode, temperature, tyre pressure, wind and combined rider and luggage weight.
Equipment on the current 1x8 build
You get Alhonga HJ-OD07 hydraulic discs with 160 mm rotors, a lockout coil fork with retailer-listed 80 mm travel, 29-inch wheels and WTB Riddler Comp 29×1.75-inch reflective tyres. Fitted kit is battery-powered front and rear lights, full-cover mudguards, an AVS-compatible rear carrier, a kickstand, an AXA frame lock and a Sport Drive colour display with a USB port. Compatible AVS bags or baskets are an upgrade; they can sit on the carrier already fitted.
Ownership, charging and size
The retailer-listed approximate weight is 27.45 kg, with no size stated. The battery comes out to charge. The charger is 36 V/4 A; Halfords states up to 3.5 hours and Rock Machine describes a 4-hour recharge. Rock Machine shows a 5-year frame warranty and Halfords states a 2-year battery warranty, so check the registration and retailer terms that apply.
The manufacturer page visibly lists size L, while Halfords lists M and L. No current official rider-height or inseam bands were published, so confirm the physical size and test the fit if you can. Rock Machine's UK product page does not publish a sterling RRP; compare selling prices by exact component build rather than treating retailer RRP labels as manufacturer list-price evidence.
Alternatives to Consider
The Rock Machine Crossride e400 Touring is a closely related low-entry touring alternative with a Shimano Steps E5000 motor at 40 Nm and a 504 Wh battery. Its maximum 185 km claim is not directly comparable with the e450's 90 km claim, because manufacturer range conditions may differ.
Full Specification
Crossride e450 Touring - microSHIFT 1x8 build
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Frame | Al-6061 T6 aluminium low-entry Mono frame with internal cable routing |
| Motor | Sport Drive MD250S mid-drive; 70 Nm continuous and 90 Nm peak torque |
| Battery | Fully integrated removable Sport Drive battery; official same-ID specification 504 Wh (UK retailer often rounds to 500 Wh) |
| Maximum range | Up to 90 km / 56 miles in ideal conditions; affected by assistance mode, temperature, tyre pressure, wind and combined rider/luggage weight |
| Charging | 36 V/4 A charger; Halfords states up to 3.5 hours, Rock Machine describes a 4-hour recharge |
| Drivetrain | microSHIFT Acolyte 1x8, 42T chainring and 12-42T cassette |
| Brakes | Alhonga HJ-OD07 hydraulic discs with 160 mm front and rear rotors |
| Fork | Lockout coil suspension fork; retailer-listed travel 80 mm |
| Wheels and tyres | 29-inch wheels with WTB Riddler Comp 29×1.75-inch reflective tyres |
| Fitted equipment | Battery-powered front and rear lights, full-cover mudguards, AVS-compatible rear carrier, kickstand and AXA frame lock |
| Display | Sport Drive colour display with USB port |
| Luggage upgrade | Compatible AVS bags or baskets can be added without replacing the fitted carrier |
| Claimed weight | 27.45 kg (retailer-listed approximate weight; size not stated) |
| Sizes listed | Manufacturer page shows L; Halfords lists M and L. No rider-height or inseam bands published |
| Warranty context | 5-year frame warranty shown by Rock Machine; Halfords states a 2-year battery warranty (check registration and retailer terms) |