Ride1UP Portola Review 2024 ($995) - Better than the Lectric XP 3.0?
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- čas přidán 25. 06. 2024
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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 3.0, which has proven to be an e-bike that offers so much value, few e-bike companies have been able to produce a model that competes with it head-to-head.
In our review of the Ride1UP Portola we will examine whether this e-bike is the competitor the market has been waiting for.
Plot spoiler: It’s competitive.
In broad strokes, the specs look like your typical folding e-bike that is priced nearly that elusive $1000 price point. It features 20 in. wheels, a 499Wh battery, a Shimano drivetrain, disc brakes and a full accessory package.
The similarities to other e-bikes in this price point pretty much end there. - Auta a dopravní prostředky
It's great to see these reviews of ebikes that have been on the market a while. I realize this information might not be easy to find, but I'd love to hear more about how the bike holds up longterm. Great job with your detailed review!
I’d seriously consider it, if they had a dealer near me so I didn’t have to worry about shipping damage and had someone to do warranty work. I’d pay a few hundred more for that.
Very nice and thorough. It's really helpful to see all parts of the bike from all angles.
I really liked your review, I did not miss pretty much anything that the other guy used to show
As a former folding bike owner I appreciate that you showed the real struggles with the folding mechanism and you actually showed the bike folded from all angles and not only from the side, a lot of reviewers will only show the side view (which is more appealing) but actually showing the front/rear view is much helpful since normally you are gonna try to fit these bikes in small places where sometimes the challenge is not the depth but the width to make them fit
I recently purchased this bike for my wife and I'm thinking of selling my Lectric XP 3.0 and buying a second one ~ I also made a novice review but you pretty much covered everything.
glad you covered how the bike folds. many reviews fail to discuss this part when they are covering folding e-bikes in general.
i would suggest showing closeups of the latches and the detail of what is going on instead of remaining on a wide shot so the viewer gets a clearer idea what happens when folding and unfolding the bike.
for this bike, love how the rear cargo rack is part of the frame for better load capacity. i would like a version 2 to have the ability to roll the bike when folded for better transportation - maybe using the handle bars to grip and roll it around similar to a dolly, then fold them up when the bike is where it needs to be.
Ben’s comments are really helpful
Great job.
Thanks Bill!
Excellent and detailed review.
Thanks - glad you liked it!
Did you get a range for this bike?
Very long review but could not find that…
Thanks 🙏
Could you review our emtb?
Very thorough review!!
I believe the height of the handlebars is not adjustable. Do you think this would be a problem for someone 6’ 1”?
I would say you are ok at 6'1, but it might feel a little on the small side. Much taller and that's where I start to see people wishing the handlebars could adjust.
This or Lectric XP Lite 2.0?
The front basket mounting bosses look like they’re spaced so you could attach a bottle cage or holster for a folding lock or other accessory if you choose to not affix the front basket there, so they’re not useless. The multiple accessory mount points is an under-appreciated feature of the Globe Haul e-bikes. But if you use the front basket, I think they recommend no more than 25lbs of cargo in it.
This compares favorably against the Lectric XP3.0. Its specs are better in every way except rear rack capacity (20lbs less) and no ability to adjust the height of the bars (I’d probably swap in a low-rise BMX-style bar). Lectric has more custom cargo accessories than Ride1Up does, but if you don’t deliver food, what Ride1Up or third party brands offer are sufficient. I’d get this simply because it lets you adjust the number of PAS levels and the power delivered at each.
That's how I do mine? I have a big motor I stay in my biggest gear. Little throttle start pedaling. It's like the opposite of a moped. You got to pedal them to get it going. Then the motor comes on these the motors. e the opposite of a moped LO. L.
anything new with the portola since it was first released?
Nothing new, no. We just hadn't covered it yet on EBR so wanted to get it reviewed.
@@ElectricBikeReview Is it possible you guys do reviews on stuff like seat posts and saddles? On this channel or on the Electric Bike Report channel. Thank you
Mine makes this awful sound like it's made out of a crunchy beer can when you get the slightest bump. Sometimes the cadence sensor randomly kicks on and it jolts you forward..which isn't exactly the safest thing in the world. The pedals it ships with are too tiny. A tire blew in under 300 miles. I'm 5'11 and around 225 so I'm not some 300lbs+ 6'5 giant riding this thing. I would not recommend this thing. On top of that, Ride1up's support is bad. My bike was initially unrideable able because the lever was missing to secure the seat post. Support gave me the wrong dimensions of what it needed so I ended having to buy a pair of calipers and a new seat post clamp.
You sound like you are on a mission to discredit the bike! Perhaps you are having problems, not sure why, I love mine and have recommended this bike to friends.. with no issues. We are very happy!
@@pddellownot everyone is going to have an amazing time with the bike dude
the bell ring is a bit flat in tune when you hear the original videos.
Qual o preço ? E qual a forma de pagamento ?
Not that great 😔
Why?
@@maryl.7226
Poor quality. 😢