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17 models · $895–$2,595

Ride1Up e-bikes compared

Ride1Up covers the widest spread of styles here, from a carbon road-style bike to moped-style Revv1 models, with hydraulic brakes across the range. We track 17 current models, weighing 28.6–91 lb with rated ranges of 40–60 miles. Specs checked against ride1up.com in October 2026.

Motors
3 mid-drive, 14 hub
Throttle
13 of 17 models
Class 3 (28 mph)
15 of 17 models
Lightest
CF Racer1, 28.6 lb
Longest rated range
Vorsa Lite (XR), 60 mi
Step-through frames
7 of 17 models

Where Ride1Up is strong

  • Priced below the catalog: a typical model lists for $1,595, against $1,999 across all 111 bikes.
  • Lighter than most: a typical model weighs 61 lb with battery, against 66 lb across the catalog.
  • Hydraulic disc brakes on every model in our catalog.

Where it falls short

  • Mostly hub motors: only a few models have a mid-drive, the stronger choice for long steep climbs.

Which Ride1Up should you buy?

The same ranking the quiz uses, run only on Ride1Up bikes for common situations.

A 7-mile commute · Steep hills · Spending the least
Ride1Up Portola 02

Portola 02

$995 · fit 94
Rated up to 45 miles, enough for your 19-mile day with a bufferRunner-up: Vorsa (XR) ($1,595)
Carrying it up stairs40 lb, among the easier bikes to carryRunner-up: Roadster v3 (Low-Step) ($1,395)

Every Ride1Up model

ModelPriceTypeMotorBatteryRangeWeight
Portola 02 Lite$895foldingHub, 90 Nmn/a45 mi58 lbSee at Ride1Up →
Portola 02$995foldingHub, 90 Nmn/a45 mi61 lbSee at Ride1Up →
Prodigy v2 ECO (XR)$1,295commuterMid, 90 Nm504 Wh50 mi58 lbSee at Ride1Up →
Prodigy v2 ECO (ST)$1,295commuterMid, 90 Nm504 Wh50 mi58 lbSee at Ride1Up →
Roadster v3 (Medium/Large)$1,395commuterHub, 50 Nm360 Wh40 mi40 lbSee at Ride1Up →
Roadster v3 (Low-Step)$1,395commuterHub, 50 Nm360 Wh40 mi40 lbSee at Ride1Up →
Vorsa Lite (XR)$1,495commuterHub, 95 Nmn/a60 mi61 lbSee at Ride1Up →
Vorsa Lite (ST)$1,495commuterHub, 95 Nmn/a60 mi61 lbSee at Ride1Up →
Vorsa (XR)$1,595commuterHub, 95 Nmn/a60 mi65 lbSee at Ride1Up →
Vorsa (ST)$1,595commuterHub, 95 Nmn/a60 mi65 lbSee at Ride1Up →
Vorsa FT (XR)$1,695fat tireHub, 95 Nmn/a60 mi72 lbSee at Ride1Up →
Vorsa FT (ST)$1,695fat tireHub, 95 Nmn/a60 mi72 lbSee at Ride1Up →
Revv1 HT$1,995moped styleHub, 100 Nmn/a60 mi83 lbSee at Ride1Up →
TrailRush$2,095mountainMid, 90 Nm504 Wh50 mi57 lbSee at Ride1Up →
CF Racer1$2,295commuterHub, 42 Nm252 Wh40 mi28.6 lbSee at Ride1Up →
Revv1 EVO$2,395moped styleHub, 100 Nmn/a60 mi90 lbSee at Ride1Up →
Revv1 DRT$2,595moped styleHub, 100 Nmn/a60 mi91 lbSee at Ride1Up →

Cross-shopping Ride1Up

For each situation, the best Ride1Up next to the best bike from every other brand we track.

SituationBest Ride1UpBest from other brands
A 7-mile commutePortola 02 fit 94, $995Heybike ALPHA fit 94, $1,299
Steep hillsPortola 02 fit 94, $995Heybike ALPHA fit 95, $1,299
Carrying it up stairsRoadster v3 (Medium/Large) fit 89, $1,395Velotric Tempo Mid-Step fit 86, $1,499

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