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Facts
Release Year
Brand
Charge Time
4 Hours
Maximum Range
30 Miles
Top Speed
24 mph
Watts
350 W
Torque
40 Nm
Volts and Amp Hours
36V 7Ah
Class
Drive
Wheel Size
Number of Gears
Gearing Type
Weight
33 lb
Suspension
Brake Type
Frame Material
Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Ride1UP Roadster v2. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
16 reasons to buy
- Buyers can choose a road-focused build with rim brakes and 28mm tires or a Gravel build with disc brakes and 42mm gravel tires.
- Testers say the Roadster carries them up hills “effortlessly” and “with surprising gusto.”
- At 33 lb, reviewers praise the Roadster’s low weight.
- With its concealed components and sleek lines, experts remarked that the Roadster v2 passes for a regular, non-electric bike.
- Reviewers describe the Roadster v2 as an inexpensive option for an urban commuter.
- Experts find the Roadster v2 to be an easy, fun, and “zippy” bike to ride, even with the motor off.
- Testers are pleased with Tektro mechanical disc brakes fitted to the Roadster v2 Gravel edition.
- The Roadster v2 is available in 4 colors.
- Reviewers like the Roadster v2’s clean and quiet belt-drive. The Gravel Edition uses Gates Carbon.
- An expert describes the Roadster v2’s pedal assist as “smooth” and “powerful”.
- The Roadster v2’s single-speed drivetrain is simple and low-maintenance.
- Testers feel reassured by the bike’s 30 -mile maximum range.
- Riders and reviewers are delighted by the comfortable, upright riding position.
- Owners are pleased the Roadster v2 features eyelets to attach a rack or fenders.
- Ride1UP offers buyers a 1-year warranty against manufacturer defects and a 30-day return window to try out the Roadster v2.
- Testers are pleased with the compact size and ease-of-use of the LCD display.
5 reasons not to buy
- Reviewers say the LCD display can be difficult to read in direct sunlight.
- Experts report the Roadster v2 may struggle on steep hills, especially from a dead stop.
- Testers say they would have more wet-weather-confidence with disc brakes, in place of the rim brakes fitted to the standard Roadster v2.
- Ride1Up confirms the Roadster’s battery is not designed for frequent removal.
- Some reviewers report a noticeable delay in the engagement of the Roadster v2’s pedal-assist.
Bottom line
Ride1Up’s Roadster v2 is lightweight, low-cost and lithe. With a single-speed belt-drive, maintenance is minimal. But this simplicity can also be limiting, especially when climbing steep hills from a dead stop. The standard build is shod with slick tires and caliper brakes. The new Gravel Edition sports knobby 42c tires, mechanical disc brakes, and a Gates Carbon belt. It doesn’t look like an e-bike and the battery can’t be easily removed, making it less attractive to thieves.Expert Reviews
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