The first thing I did in my REVR CM7 review video was stop and admire the paint. It’s a super dark forest green with a little metal flake in it, dark enough to look almost black in some light, and in the sun it just looks really sharp (0:19 to 0:52). Then I got to the parts that matter more on the REVR CM7, a fat tire step-through with some higher-end hardware.
I tested this bike for several weeks (0:05 to 0:09). Everything I say here about how it rides and what it comes with is from that video, with time stamps so you can check each part. Specs I didn’t measure, like weight, battery size, range and top speed, come from REVR’s product page for the current CM7s, checked Oct 27, 2026. The bike I filmed was the CM7. REVR now sells the CM7s, and its listing matches what I saw on my bike: a 500W motor, Zoom hydraulic brakes, a suspension fork and rear shock, and 20 by 4 inch Kenda tires.
Should you buy one?
Buy the CM7 if your commute mixes pavement with dirt or gravel and you want a soft ride. I said it’s really going to work well for someone with a medium to long commute who has some off-road gravel paths to take on the way to work, or who just wants to ride on and off pavement (4:47 to 5:03). It has suspension at both ends, Zoom hydraulic disc brakes front and rear, and knobby fat tires that held traction on dirt slopes in my testing.
Skip it if you want a light bike or a torque sensor. It’s a heavier e-bike because of the fat tires and the rims REVR chose (4:28 to 4:37), and REVR lists it at 70.84 lb. It also uses a cadence sensor, and the crankset didn’t feel as smooth as some others I’ve ridden (2:55 to 3:07).
As of Oct 27, 2026, REVR sells the CM7s for $1,399 in gray or green, and both colors show as in stock on revrbike.com. My link above goes to REVR’s site with my referral code. In the video I gave code ALLELECTRIC for $50 off, and that code may have expired.
Brakes that belong on a pricier bike
On the left side you have the front hydraulic disc brake, and these are Zoom brakes. Zoom is a name brand, higher-end brake, and I said there’s plenty of stopping power with them (0:56 to 1:10). The rear brake on the right side is another Zoom (2:01 to 2:08). REVR lists 180mm rotors. I didn’t run a braking test, but it was really nice to see them on this bike.
Controls, grips, display and lights
The grips are the kind that extend out so your palm can rest very comfortably. It’s a grip style I like more than any other (1:10 to 1:20). There’s a small bell too.
The display controls give you zero, which is no pedal assist, and then five levels of pedal assist going up (1:22 to 1:36). Holding the plus button turns on the headlight (1:36 to 1:42). The display itself is in color, with speed, miles, battery, light and pedal assist level, which I called everything you need to see (1:58 to 2:06).
The headlight is integrated and really large, going with the fat tire, almost moped look, and it’s really bright (1:42 to 1:56). Behind the integrated rear rack there’s a rear tail light as well (1:56 to 2:01).
On the right side, along with the rear brake, there’s a twist throttle that works from zero and a simple shifter (2:06 to 2:18). REVR lists the gearing as a Shimano 7-speed.
Suspension: the floating on a cloud part
The front end has a rather large suspension fork with a lot of travel, which I called higher-end suspension (2:18 to 2:28). In the back there’s a second suspension unit for extra cushioning (2:31 to 2:39). Front and rear fenders come with it.
This is the part I liked most. Where I mainly ride, on dirt and gravel, I said this feels like you’re floating on a cloud or riding a surfboard, and that it’s incredibly smooth (2:39 to 2:47).
Where the higher-end parts stop
After the suspension and the Zoom hydraulic brakes, I said that’s kind of where the higher-end stuff stops (2:47 to 2:55). The crankset doesn’t feel as smooth as some other ones, and the bike uses a cadence sensor. I’d like to see a torque sensor on it, since that’s what most of the higher-end bikes are moving to (2:55 to 3:07).
The seat is also pretty baseline. It’s REVR branded, and nothing to complain about, but if it’s not comfortable for you, you can always swap it out (3:32 to 3:48).
Motor, rack and a second battery
At the rear is the Class 2, 500W rear hub motor, with an integrated rear rack that’s really rigid and strong, so you can fit a lot of gear on it (3:08 to 3:21). REVR lists the motor as a Bafang with an 1,100W peak, and the battery as 48V 18Ah, which is 864Wh, with a range of up to 80 miles. REVR lists top speeds of 20 mph by throttle and 28 mph pedaling with assist. I didn’t test range or top speed.
REVR also offered an extra battery that slides in through the back of the rack. My demo bike didn’t have that option (3:21 to 3:32).
Tires that grip
The knobby tires performed really well in my testing, especially on dirt. I got plenty of traction, even on a slope (3:48 to 4:02). I said they’ll work really well on gravel and dirt, and that you can let a little air out of them for snow (4:02 to 4:09). I didn’t ride it in snow.
A step-through you can share
I really like the versatility of this bike, especially the step-through frame. If your spouse is shorter than you, or two people of different sizes share one bike, everybody can step onto it easily (4:09 to 4:24). REVR lists a rider height of 5’2” to 6’2”.
The weight is the trade. Don’t let it turn you away, I said, because as a commuter it’s fantastic. You can easily strap a bag to the back and ride it to work (4:28 to 4:47).
What I didn’t test
I didn’t run a range test, a top-speed test or a braking test, and I didn’t weigh the bike. The 80 mile range, 70.84 lb weight and 450 lb load are REVR’s numbers. I didn’t try the optional second battery or ride in snow.
How it compares with fat tire bikes I’ve filmed
The Bee Cool Adventurer is a fat tire bike I tested that also has a front fork and rear shock. Bee Cool lists 1,200W peak, 92 Nm, a 48V 21Ah battery and 78 lb, and as of Oct 27, 2026, it sells for $1,099 in most colors, in stock. On paper it’s cheaper and has a bigger battery, while the CM7s is lighter and has a higher listed load.
The Mokwheel Scoria is a fat tire bike I tested that Mokwheel now sells as the Scoria 2.0 at $1,699.99 as of Oct 24, 2026, per my Scoria review. Mokwheel listed the original with a 750W motor, 90 Nm, a 48V 19.6Ah battery and a 110mm fork, at 79 lb.
If it’s the moped look you like, the Fahrbike Roadster 73 has dual shocks front and rear. Fahrbike listed it at $899 on sale as of Oct 23, 2026, per my Roadster review.
Of the bikes here that list a weight, the CM7s is the lightest, and it has the highest listed load. For more choices, see my best fat tire e-bike guide and my best commuter e-bike guide.
Who it’s for
The CM7 fits commuters with a medium to long ride and some gravel along the way, couples or families who share one bike, and anyone who rides dirt and gravel and wants a cushioned ride. It’s not for anyone who has to carry their bike up stairs, riders who want a torque sensor, or riders who care about a really smooth crankset.
Pros and cons
Pros: Zoom hydraulic disc brakes; front and rear suspension that felt like floating on dirt and gravel; knobby tires that grip on dirt slopes; a bright integrated headlight and tail light; fenders and a rigid integrated rack; throttle from zero; a deep green paint with metal flake.
Cons: heavy, 70.84 lb (REVR); a cadence sensor, not torque; a crankset that’s not as smooth as some; a basic seat.
FAQ
Does it have full suspension?
Yes. There’s a front fork and a rear shock (2:18 to 2:39). On dirt and gravel it felt like floating (2:39 to 2:47).
Can I add a second battery?
REVR offered one that slides into the rear rack. My demo bike didn’t have it (3:21 to 3:32).
Is the CM7 the same as the CM7s?
REVR now sells the CM7s. Its listing matches what I saw on my bike. Check the listing for any changes.
How far does it go?
REVR rates the 864Wh battery at up to 80 miles. I didn’t measure range.
Price
As of Oct 27, 2026, REVR lists the CM7s at $1,399 in gray or green, both in stock. Code ALLELECTRIC for $50 off is from my video and may have expired.
See the CM7s at REVR (my referral link to REVR’s site)
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