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folding · Class 1/2/3

Ride1Up Portola 02 Lite

$895 list price. Specs checked against Ride1Up’s own page in October 2026.

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A good fit for

  • Steep hills: 90 Nm is high for a hub motor
  • Small spaces and car trunks: it folds
  • Easy mounting: a step-through frame is available

Think twice if you need

  • Nothing stands out from the published specs

Full specs

List price$895
Categoryfolding
FrameStep-through
E-bike classClass 1, Class 2, Class 3
MotorRear hub, 750 W nominal
Torque90 Nm
BatteryNot published
Rated range25–45 miles (brand’s claim)
Weight with battery58 lb
Max load342 lb
Assisted top speed28 mph
ThrottleYes
Wheels / tires20" × 3"
Brakeshydraulic disc
Suspensionfork
FendersNo
RackNo
Integrated lightsYes
Rider height4′10″ to 6′4″

Fits riders from 4′10″ to 6′4″, per Ride1Up.

Note: Base 10Ah battery (48V system per the charger spec; Wh not published); range for the 15Ah version is 30-60 mi (+$100, +2 lb). Ships as Class 2, configurable to Class 1-3 on the display. Lite build has no fenders or rack. Listed in Ride1Up's step-through category.

Sources: ride1up.com/product/portola-02/, ride1up.com/wp-json/wc/store/v1/products. Spot an error? Tell us and we’ll fix it.

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