Unbiased, In-Depth Analysis of the Best Electric Bikes
Originating in Davis, based in San Diego, California. Ride1Up started selling ebikes in September 2019. Products are stored and shipped from Sparks, Nevada. They offer a 30-day money-back guarantee and a 1-year warranty on all of their bikes.
Ride1Up has built a reputation in the e-bike market by consistently delivering solid value propositions. The California-based company has a knack for packing capable components into bikes that compete well above their price points – their recent CF Racer1 being a prime example, offering a full carbon electric gravel bike kitted with a SRAM Rival […]
The line between e-bike and electric motorcycle keeps getting blurrier, and Ride1Up’s Revv 1 DRT is doing its part to smudge that boundary even further. At first glance, you might mistake this for a proper dirt bike – from the moto-inspired frame tubes to the top tube-mounted battery masquerading as a gas tank. Behind that […]
The Ride1Up Prodigy V2 feels like it’s stepping into some serious competition territory, going toe-to-toe with legacy brands like Specialized, particularly their Turbo Como. Right away, you notice the Brose mid-drive motor—a feature usually seen on much pricier bikes—so that’s a strong start for Ride1Up. The geometry strikes a good balance between an upright commuter […]
When testing e-bikes from certain brands, I sometimes question whether their designers actually ride bikes. That’s not an issue with Ride1Up. It’s clear they understand bikes—from design to component selection, they just get it. The latest release, the Roadster V3, maintains the sleek, minimalist appearance I’ve come to expect from Ride1Up while surprisingly keeping the […]
Ride1Up has built a reputation for delivering value in the e-bike world, and now, with the CF Racer1, they’re bringing that same approach to the electric gravel bike scene. The CF Racer1 combines premium materials—including a full carbon fiber frameset—with respected components, all at a price point raising industry eyebrows. At 28.6 pounds and retailing […]
Ride1UP has released a string of impressive e-bikes; from their gravel e-bike the CF Racer1 to the e-moped the Revv 1, Ride1UP is producing well-designed e-bikes that have a unique flair. The Ride1UP Portola is their entry into the world of value-packed, folding e-bikes. This segment has been dominated by Lectric Bikes with their XP […]
To run the forums, host the website, and travel, I charge a universal service fee for my reviews. This in-depth review was sponsored by Ride1Up electric bikes. My goal is to be transparent and unbiased with you, this video and writeup are not meant to be an endorsement of Ride1Up products. I welcome your corrections, […]
This review was provided for free, but Ride1Up did provide a temporary demo bike for me to test. My goal is to be transparent and unbiased with you, this video and writeup are not meant to be an endorsement of Ride1Up products. I welcome your corrections, additions, and feedback in the comments below, and the […]
To run the forums, host the website, and travel, I charge a universal service fee for my reviews. This in-depth review was sponsored by Ride1Up electric bikes. My goal is to be transparent and unbiased with you, this video and writeup are not meant to be an endorsement of Ride1Up products. I welcome your corrections, […]
