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RIDE1UP Portola

Electric Bike
RIDE1UP Portola
RIDE1UP Portola
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RankOlder modelBest Electric Bikes
Ranking Net Score+78+78 from reviews0 from votes
Sources2325 positive · 7 negative
Priced at$995

Released Oct 2023

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Older model in Best Electric Bikes
Priced at$995

Released Oct 2023

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+78Ranking net score+78 from reviews and discussions0 from votes on BettaScore23 sources

The Ride1Up Portola is a folding ebike with a 750W hub motor, hydraulic disc brakes, and a 28 mph top speed, delivering 20-40 miles of range. At 59 pounds it folds down compactly and includes a suspension fork, rear rack, and integrated lights.

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Total +78 pts

Net positive 6

Net zero 1

Net negative 2

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Redditdiscussion

Ride1up Portola Review A Solid Folding Portable

  • Battery & Range+1 pts

    even after dozens of rides, the battery life is still great.

  • Motor, Assist & Gears+1 pts

    The Portola is an excellent choice for anyone seeking portability without sacrificing performance.

  • Portability & Storage+1 pts

    It has a strong folding mechanism and folds up small enough to easily transport inside my flat.

  • Assembly & Delivery+1 pts

    It was easy to set up and ready to ride in minutes.

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even after dozens of rides, the battery life is still great. The Portola is an excellent choice for anyone seeking portability without sacrificing performance. It has a strong folding mechanism and folds up small enough to easily transport inside my flat. It was easy to set up and ready to ride in minutes.
Redditdiscussion

Ride1up Portola Review A Solid Folding Portable

  • Motor, Assist & Gears+1 pts

    It has solid performance

  • Comfort & Fit-1 pts

    I would prefer if it had turn signals and adjustable handlebar height

  • Portability & Storage+1 pts

    folds easily, making it a great portable option

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It has solid performance I would prefer if it had turn signals and adjustable handlebar height folds easily, making it a great portable option
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  • Motor, Assist & Gears-5 pts

    I did find that it wasn't particularly jumpy off the line

I did find that it wasn't particularly jumpy off the line
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  • Motor, Assist & Gears+5 pts

    28 mph not bad it got there real quick

28 mph not bad it got there real quick
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  • Comfort & Fit+5 pts

    the seat appears to be very comfortable.

  • Handling & Ride Feel+5 pts

    It's a very simple to use, easy to control, easy to understand electric bike.

the seat appears to be very comfortable. It's a very simple to use, easy to control, easy to understand electric bike.
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  • Assembly & Delivery+5 pts

    Out of the box, the Portola can be assembled in under 15 minutes. It's remarkably user-friendly, requiring just three of the supplied hex key wrenches no need for additional tools.

  • Comfort & Fit+5 pts

    The low step-through frame makes getting on the bike a breeze

  • Design & Looks+5 pts

    Our Sea Turquoise model here is particularly appealing.

The low step-through frame makes getting on the bike a breeze Our Sea Turquoise model here is particularly appealing. Out of the box, the Portola can be assembled in under 15 minutes. It's remarkably user-friendly, requiring just three of the supplied hex key wrenches no need for additional tools.
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  • Comfort & Fit+5 pts

    This bike does have a very good DDK saddle. Uh it's a gel saddle and it's very comfortable.

This bike does have a very good DDK saddle. Uh it's a gel saddle and it's very comfortable.
Redditdiscussion

Need Advice Carrying Ebike Up Narrow Stairs

  • Portability & Storage-1 pts

    I take the battery out when carrying it, but it's still really heavy.

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I take the battery out when carrying it, but it's still really heavy.
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  • Portability & Storage+5 pts

    again it's foldable so you can throw it in the back of your SUV and pretty much take it anywhere and that's really a nice option

again it's foldable so you can throw it in the back of your SUV and pretty much take it anywhere and that's really a nice option
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  • Assembly & Delivery+5 pts

    So all we have to do is going to like set in the handlebars and tighten them up. That's it.

So all we have to do is going to like set in the handlebars and tighten them up. That's it.
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  • Battery & Range-5 pts

    while it's suitable for daily commutes long range Riders might find the battery a bit limiting

while it's suitable for daily commutes long range Riders might find the battery a bit limiting
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  • Motor, Assist & Gears+5 pts

    seem very easy even at the lowest gear

seem very easy even at the lowest gear
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  • Motor, Assist & Gears+5 pts

    which leads to some pretty buttery smooth shifts and never missing a gear when you need to downshift and climb or upshift

which leads to some pretty buttery smooth shifts and never missing a gear when you need to downshift and climb or upshift
YouTube
  • Motor, Assist & Gears-5 pts

    ittle bit low little bit light for the hills that have in my neighborhood but it should be fine

ittle bit low little bit light for the hills that have in my neighborhood but it should be fine
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  • Portability & Storage+5 pts

    it's a pretty compact design when you're looking at it

  • Comfort & Fit0 pts

    it feels small than electric XP um obviously this is a step through I own the step over XP um but it just feels smaller

it feels small than electric XP um obviously this is a step through I own the step over XP um but it just feels smaller it's a pretty compact design when you're looking at it
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  • Portability & Storage+5 pts

    the number one thing that they get right with this bike is the folding action

the number one thing that they get right with this bike is the folding action
YouTube
  • Portability & Storage+5 pts

    You have to push the pedals in it like that to unlatch this right there you press it to open like that it comes with a handy strap already built i

You have to push the pedals in it like that to unlatch this right there you press it to open like that it comes with a handy strap already built i
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  • Portability & Storage+5 pts

    with a folding E Bike you can take it with you on camping trips or if you want to go to some biking trails somewhere

  • Design & Looks-5 pts

    I'm not a super fan of the color of this particular model

with a folding E Bike you can take it with you on camping trips or if you want to go to some biking trails somewhere I'm not a super fan of the color of this particular model
Redditdiscussion

Portola Rear Rack Help Child Seat

  • Cargo & Everyday Use-1 pts

    I am struggling to find a child bike seat that can fit the Portola.

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I am struggling to find a child bike seat that can fit the Portola.
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  • Assembly & Delivery+5 pts

    this bike is shipped almost fully assembled

this bike is shipped almost fully assembled

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