Ride1UP 500 Series

16 reasons to buy

• Aficionados praise the 500 Series’ Class 3, 28 mph swiftness, once it’s up to speed and in the flow.

• In trials, the 500 Series’ throttle ramped-up riders’ speed to 20 mph, without resistance.

• Pundits are riotously enthusiastic about the great value represented by the 500 Series' low asking price.

• Swept-back bars give the ST model a comfortable, upright riding position that offers riders a clear view through traffic.

• Reviewers say the 500 Series’ upright riding position is comfortable, even over distances.

• The 500 Series can be programmed to offer from 3 to 9 levels of pedal assist.

• Reviewers appreciate the ability to customize the power input of the 500 Series’ assist levels.

• The step-through version of the 500 Series ensures easy mounting, dismounting, stopping and starts, for shorter, older and less-flexible e-cyclists.

• Boffins are satisfied with the range offered by the 500 Series’ 48 V 13 Ah battery.

• Tektro Aries mechanical disc brakes halt riders with great vigor and reassurance.

• The 500’s Suntour XCT 100mm suspension fork pleases testers by soaking up chatter on uneven pavement and placid dirt roads.

• Reviewers love the gear-shifting action from the back section, where a Shimano Acera 8-speed drivetrain undertakes duties with aplomb.

• Test-riders praise the ergonomically pleasing position of thumb levers, for gearing and throttle.

• Experts laud the use and replaceability of a Reention brand battery, on the 500 Series.

• The ST 500 Series features a highly adjustable stem, to allow owners to fine-tune their fit.

• As with all Ride1Up bikes, the 500 Series comes furnished with a 1-year warranty.