That bike is totally lit! I especially love the fact that it can go 25mph, it's 500 watts, it has disc brakes, that the battery is at least semi integrated, and that it's affordable. Dope!
@@brettm7162 they could probably wind the motor so it goes faster, but for most people it makes more sense to keep a top speed around 25 to 28 (which keeps it legal in more areas) but be able to get to those speeds more quickly, and climb hills better because of the increased power and torque.
@@brettm7162 - most e-bikes cut off at 20mph whether on pedal assist mode or throttle, so it shouldn't be too surprising. But I understand what your saying. I think the Ride1Up bike can go faster but maybe they decided to cap the motor speed limit at 25mph. IDK.
@@brettm7162 - And the reason I think 25mph for the Ride1Up is due to a speed limiter is because I have a Radover with 750 watts. I can go into settings using the buttons on the LCD screen and it actually allows me to raise my speed limit on my Radover to 24.85mph (40km), even though I know the motor is capable of higher speed..... Also, I have a Juiced Bike with 750 watts. Interestingly, I can also go into settings using the buttons on the LCD screen and remove the speed limiter on my Juiced Bike, and it will go over 30mph.
finally a afforrdable ebike. i tired of these companys trying to RIP us off with some of these bikes for 5 grand when they're worth maybe2. this isnt powerful enouhg for me but style isn't too bad. good review buddy keep up the good work.
Look at the components on this bike. All are inexpensive and low end. 1. drivetrain: 1x7. High end is 1x12. 2. Brakes: tektro (budget brand), mechanical (low end) 3. fork: sun tour xct (bottom of the line) 4. computer is not standard 5. cadence sensor (low end) 6. one frame size (4 or 5 sizes is standard) 7. one color 8. hubs, rims, headset, handlebar are all no-name, generics There's a reason why this bike is $1K and not $5K, it's because every component is the lowest cost component possible.
@al padrino there’s a guy on here that went 20,000 miles on a garbage $200 eBay kit and had zero issues with no-name & cheap parts. I think this bike will last a long time and has room for a lot of upgrades. If it doesn’t fit right, a new set of handlebars is cheap to get your back straight. My only complaint is the proprietary computer but if it breaks you can take it to any competent bike shop they should be able to install a new computer for a few hundred bucks. I doubt that would ever happen, the battery is definitely first to go in a couple years of hard use. This bike is simple, cheap, and perfect for city commuting. If it ever breaks down you can always call a Uber and still get to work. I would cover it in reflective tape, put oversize splash guards on it and much bigger lights for night driving. Nothing else for a long while. I’ve been looking around for a eBike whenever I get a apartment close to my job within 10 miles. These sub $1500 bikes are perfect.
Question about the moustache bars: are they reasonably comfortable without sacrificing control ? I wold not normally go for them but in the case of power assist and not using it for an off-road machine they might make sense. This is for a 6 mile commute type ride on back roads so being in an upright position would be best. Heck i guess you could just swap them out.....
hey Joshua! i would say there is very little sacrifice in control. but for sure you could easily swap them out in a few minutes if you had a different set you liked better
Well, I unfortunately did not win... AGAIN! But, another excellent review. This looks like a much more reasonably priced electric bicycle... suspension... check... disc brakes... check... 500 watt hour battery... check... 500 watt motor... check. Not sure why some companies charge so much when clearly it is possible to offer a solid product at this price point. The only thing I would like to see different on this bike is a torque sensor, but aside from that it looks pretty good to me. Thumbs up.
Nicely done, sir. Love the review style here and appreciate the conciseness. Just the right amount of information. Not really my style of e-bike -- I prefer single speeds mostly -- but if I were to get another e-bike I could see pulling the trigger on this. How are the handlebars? They look a little funky. Are they comfortable?
city slick thanks, City Slick and good to see you again! i dig fixies too. and ya the handlebars are def different but they’re actually pretty comfortable. cruiser style for sure though.
Does this bike use a 6 pole or 12 pole cadence sensor? The 2018 models used the out of date 6 pole sensor making the motor slow to activate and deactivate. It's a safety issue as well since the motor will not cut out immediately when you stop pedaling. You have to wait until the motor cuts out or use the brake levers manually.
al padrino it’s the newer ones that tuck right in to the lower bracket just beneath the cranks. i believe they’re 12 magnet sensors but they still have a delay for start and stop.... which is my biggest complaint with all cadence sensors really. i agree with the safety issue which is why i think it’s a MUST for electric bikes to have motor inhibitors built into the brakes, especially for cadence sensors. thankfully this one does have that so it can be controlled manually if you need to shut off power instantly.
Nice bike and good review does the company that makes this e-bike and the MTB version can they ship them over to the UK and if so how much would the total cost of the e-bike be including shipping?
There are two versions of the Ride1UP Series 500 electric bike, the CITY, which is shown in this video, and the MTB (mountain bike). Photos of each can be seen at the following links: City version - www.electricbikezone.com/products/ride1up-500-series-city-electric-bike MTB version - www.electricbikezone.com/products/ride1up-500-series-mtb-electric-mountain-bike
Ride1UP recently made changes and now offers only a single version of the Series 500 e-bike, which now comes with different Handlebar and Utility options. www.electricbikezone.com/products/ride1up-500-series-electric-bike
@@electrifiedreviews Never heard of this company before until watching your review. Went to their site to look at the 500 Series MTB (the swept back granny bars aren't for me) You have to ADD options like fenders, rack and DISPlay, which jumps the price up to almost $1300. Still an awesome bike but all those OPTIONS should come standard with the bike. Good work Brent.
HackHunter1835 what up, HackHunter! good to see you again. i knew about the fender and rack upgrade option but it was my understanding the display came with the bike. not sure how you operate it without??? maybe something has changed but that seems weird. I’m gonna check this out and get back to ya :)
@@HackHunter1835 You certainly don't have to add a rack and fenders. In fact, this bike can be purchased for $1079, with free shipping and every feature mentioned on this video. Coupon code Redditthis offers $20 off. Everything in this video is standard.
Nice content. Thanks, please consider changing your music so it isn't the same for 10 minutes. Most reviewers don't have music anymore it feels a bit dated tbh and it gets annoying to listen to when I'm trying to get info from you.
David, the Ride1UP Series 500 comes in two version, the City bike shown in this video, and the MTB (mountain bike) version. You can see the MTB at www.electricbikezone.com/products/ride1up-500-series-mtb-electric-mountain-bike.
@@electrifiedreviews yeah it may be, Aventon bikes are great I want to get one of there single speed bikes soon, but it does seem like this bike and the pace are the same, but I could be wrong.
al padrino what up, al padrino! good to see you again. and yes you are definitely right. those are Tektro. i noticed i said Shimano for some reason as i was watching it back and was like “welp, too late.” haha. anyway, thanks for pointing that out and hope you’re having a great weekend!
SCORPION FIRE I would recommend a mid drive bike with a 48 volt 18Amh battery at least maybe with one integrated battery and one removable. 500-750 watt motor with throttle. 11 speed or around. Full suspension for under 2.5k. Also adjustable regenerative braking if possible on a mid drive. Let me know if you find one. In the meantime I bought a RadRover. I’d go for the RadCity if I had a do over I suppose. The RadRover is big and clumsy. Too clumsy for real off-road use especially during downhill. No regenerative brakes unlike the RadCity. It’s a big commuter that looks sturdy but probably not the most practical. Both are different types of rear drive motors. I paid $1449. There’s better out there. Educate yourself. Maybe take a test drive or two at a local bike shop. Learn what you like. Dig around for deals and be thoroughly honest And realistic on what you will use it for because batteries used or unused have limited a lifetime and will die. Technology is racing fast and the competition is fierce in the field. Super high end is a waste over 4K. And you get what you pay for under 1K. Battery pack alone cost $500 typical if not more. I’m rambling and stopping
Ride 1UP why should I. I’ve already done my homework. There were a few that we on sale. I don’t recall names offhand. A few mid drives too. With bikes like anything it’s a give and take. Everyone has to choose what suits them best regardless or because of price. It’s their choice
