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Our Verdict
A rock bouncer in RC form. It's fast for a crawler at 25 mph and it can still handle serious off-road terrain. The trade-off is it doesn't crawl as well as a dedicated crawler or bash as well as a dedicated basher. But if you want to blast through rock gardens instead of tiptoeing, the Ryft is a lot of fun.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +25 mph, fast for a crawler-style vehicle
- +Rock bouncer design handles extreme terrain
- +Brushless power system (not brushed like most crawlers)
- +3.15 inches of ground clearance
- +Can crawl and bash, which is a rare combination
Cons
- -Not waterproof, which is baffling for an off-road vehicle
- -Does nothing perfectly, it's a compromise machine
- -8.38 lbs is heavy for what it does
- -Not cheap, and battery is extra on top
Performance Profile
Axial RBX10 Ryft
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Best For
The in-between pick for people who find pure crawlers too slow and pure bashers too limited on rocks.
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Overview
The Axial RBX10 Ryft is a 1/10-scale 4WD brushless crawler priced at $589.99 MSRP. It has a manufacturer-claimed top speed of 25 mph. It weighs 8.38 lbs and measures 23" long. Battery: 5000mAh 3S.
Full Specifications
Performance
Top Speed25 mph
Drivetrain4WD
Motor TypeBrushless
Dimensions
Length23 in
Width12.5 in
Height10 in
Wheelbase14.17 in
Ground Clearance3.15 in
Chassis
Weight8.38 lbs
Battery5000mAh 3S
Features
WaterproofNo
How It Compares
Head-to-head comparisons with similar crawlers.
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