Ride1Up Roadster V2 | Belt Drive 36v 350w eBike with Hidden Battery

[@clegomanrun1294]

This guy is like the dankpods of bikes. He's a really good speaker, he expresses the budget of the average person rather than of the enthusiast, he's not afraid to call it as he sees it, he's super charming and he has an amazing accent.

[@Jkis1971]

Just bought this bike in matt black. Arrives Monday.

[@Elena14204]

Never thought id hear dankpods mentioned here... 😂😂

[@TheCarSouls]

Looks great! Maybe that trick of making it look like a TV on the box really does stop couriers from throwing it around so much.

[@KevCentral]

Ha! I wondered why they used that design. You may be right!

[@macbru]

VANMOOF has been doing this for years.. Like!

[@mohammedaamir4v972]

@@KevCentral kona does the same

[@fwefhwe4232]

@@KevCentral pls enable the auto English subs thanks !

[@jdgdesign]

That's the best looking e-bike I've seen yet, those smooth welds are impressive!

[@mmyz7]

The vanmoof is better, but it costs 2x more. I think it looks even sleeker, and it has auto gear shifting and anti theft features

[@jamiemtb]

Nice electric bike. Looks slim, no battery showing. That's sleek.

[@Friday_V7]

They put a TV on the box to ensure the handlers are more careful when shipping 😁

[@noreworks]

Afaik vanmoof started that

[@SteveL11]

@@noreworks But they charged a shipping fee. Other brands are free.

[@luckypennybenny]

@@SteveL11 other brands also aren't making a stealth bike and passing batteries through at cost.

[@goobfilmcast4239]

..... If you are 200+ lbs rider the low-cap battery combined with the 350w motor may not work for you.... But Kudos to Ride1 Up..... this is bike will satisfy lots of entry-level buyers.... looks great and comes in at the right price.

[@KenOtwell]

Impressive! I almost wish I wasn't retired so I could commute on this... But now I ride for the exercise so it's mountain/adventure bikes for me.

[@land7776]

That's the problem with the cadence sensors and rear drive- it's hard to get any real exercise, your legs are just following the the chain ring around.

[@Natalie-eh9mu]

After riding the roadster for a few months, I can tell you that the range is very limited. I have not yet been able to squeeze 20 miles out of the battery. I even turn off the assist whenever I can, but never on any sort of incline. I'm in decent shape and have had a very hard time pedaling the bike after losing power. I just installed the add on battery ($375.00) and I'm hoping to be able to get 35 miles total out of the two combined. I also made a mistake by purchasing the larger frame size and now I don't have clearance for a suspension seat post. As for people who are concerned about the class 3 rating, just get a class 2 sticker and keep the speed down to where it should be.

[@soreal0379]

Are you able to get 35 miles yet?

[@tomherron4334]

This bike packs a lot of value into an attractive package even though it is no longer $995. I love the hidden battery. I hope they come out with one with multiple speeds.

[@chrissr318]

That’s a cool bike you barely even notice it’s an electric bike. Excited for the rest

[@ordinaryhuman5645]

Glad the first impression was positive. I have a Ride1Up Core-5 behind me that's mostly assembled, with one issue that requires some extra parts to resolve. The bike does seem to be at a similar level of quality to an entry-ish level bike I got from a local shop a few years ago, except for the extra electronic stuff going on, so I'm looking forward to riding it once it's assembled.

[@cebuanostud]

As a city dweller, this bike is more in-tune to my environment.

[@mauihowey]

I am waiting for the polygon bike, but this bike really has me interested........great video again Kev!

[@loganrossignol]

The welds on Ride1Up and Aventon are really great.

[@KevCentral]

Agreed

[@Alttabbins]

Yes! Been waiting all week for this series to start.

[@MichaelRei99]

I’ve seen bikes like that before but this one sure is a looker! Very impressed with this!!

[@chadslice2673]

These stealthy ebikes are appealing to me for those locations that don't allow ebikes. Like the Huntington Beach bike path. This looks like a good lower cost alternative to the baby maker. Just wish it had disk brakes.

[@mountainsnmoore256]

I have always thought of ebikes as cheating...then I went to ride Cades Cove Loop one Wednesday last summer and was impressed by the little old ladies that kept breezing past me on the hills with their ebikes! And I am not saying that sarcastically! Those ebikes are allowing older people to get out and ride in ways that they were not able to before...and seeing that i am not getting any younger, I hope that the technology continues to improve! I was really impressed with this bike. It looks sharp and seemed to work just as nicely. Thanks for the info! Looking forward to the next 4 bikes...

[@twloughlin]

On behalf of little old ladies and men everywhere, thanks for recognizing the value of these bikes for seniors. So many people do not.

[@mountainsnmoore256]

@@twloughlin Well...like I said, as I age, I see it more & more. 🤷🏻‍♂️😂😂 Tbh, I had never thought about it until I spent the day riding the loop at Cades Cove on the “no-automobile Wednesdays” and I saw several older people riding them. I was like, “Dude! That’ll be me in a few years!” I can see stuff like that more, the closer that I get to it. 😂

[@sburton015]

I'm sure in a triathlon race, they wouldn't allow ebikes at all, however if you just use them for transportation to get around town, then I'm sure that they are completely legal to ride on the streets with no license, insurance, or tags since at least in most of the US, if you read the laws on motorized bicycles, it does say that you are allowed to have an electric helper motor up to 750 watts and it still be classified as a bicycle. At least to me, ebikes are not as cheating as cars are.

[@mountainsnmoore256]

@@sburton015 Agreed. When we were riding in Cades Cove, we rode for a while with a gentleman in his early 90s. He told me that he would not be able to get out and enjoy that beautiful ride without an ebike. No racing going on there. Just enjoying an amazing ride.

[@sburton015]

@@mountainsnmoore256 Also me, one good thing about an e-bike for me is that I haven't had a driver's license since 2011 and I feel like a car is very expensive to keep legal and maintain. However my Emojo Wildcat pro 750 watt ebike has served me well because it gets me around a lot faster than a regular bicycle and also on my ebike, its completely legal for me to ride on the streets without any license, registration, or insurance since it just meets the maximum allowed by law to still be classified as a bicycle.

[@scotteger6271]

I’ve been giving this bike, as well as the KBO Hurricane, very hard second looks. I want an ebike and was considering one of the more standard varieties…big battery and big motor…but like the idea of these more simple and stealthy models so that I get more exercise in the long run. I’m about 5’9” with a 32” inseam…I was wondering about the frame size because I don’t want something that feels too big with the large frame, but I also don’t want to be completely hunched over if I got the smaller frame. My wife and I were even considering sharing one ebike for a while, as we’re having a baby in December so won’t be able to ride together until she gets a little older and can come along in a trailer or baby seat. The KBO is one size only and seems like it fits our height range better, with her at about 5’6” with a 30-31” inseam. What are your thoughts on these bikes, based on our requirements and measurements?

[@Chodfather1107]

Who gave this vid a thumbs down? Really!? Another great video with good information.

[@TheRavensOmen]

I really like the smooth joints on the frame and the hidden cables. Classy & elegant.

[@joshwokojance3790]

For as much work they did to make it as stealth as possible, I can’t believe the price. This is on my shortlist.

[@mbarnardc1]

Thanks for the review. I've been waiting for a belt drive, clean line ebike to surface in my feed. Obvious design point.

[@dylandean5043]

Honestly for a road bike rim brakes are a great budget option: u can get very high end rim brakes for cheap nowadays

[@bobbyhempel1513]

Yes but they wear rims out fast.

[@land7776]

@@bobbyhempel1513 how would they wear out rims faster than a brake disc? It's a much larger diameter than the disc. Wear the brake pads quicker I could see.

[@RealDocJames]

@@bobbyhempel1513 "Fast?" Really? How many people do you actually personally know to have worn out rims? Are you really believing this myth/hype? So for the full century or more of most bikes having rim brakes, riders were just wearing out rims left and right and constantly having to replace them? Does this even sound right?

[@Smellslikegelfling]

@@RealDocJames Yeah that sounds like BS. I had a bike for 10 years with rim brakes and the only thing that ever wore out were the brake pads. There's no way rubber is going to wear down an aluminum rim unless people aren't changing the pads. Mine lasted for years under daily use commuting. Disc brakes do have superior stopping power but there's extra maintenance and noise, plus added expense.

[@w.h.bonney8512]

Thats a good looking bike. Ive been contemplating getting an ebike & i like this one. Thanks for the review.

[@Top5ebikes]

Such a cool bike. I rode it today and it was sooo smooth to ride and it's a great looking bike!

[@farhanferdoush6974]

I didn’t expect it to be an e-bike at the first glance.

[@cwl5005]

Beautiful bike and didn't realize it was an ebike looking at the thumbnail

[@TheRealBizhop]

I own the Ride1Up 700 series bike. I really enjoy it

[@ronaldharris6569]

That small display is a good touch I like that.

[@aidanm5194]

I absolutely love your e bike reviews Idk your budget but there are a bunch of cool bike out there The r1u roadster looks sick I was about to get one but I got a different fat tire ebike

[@bobbyhempel1513]

Think this is the first bike you've reviewed that I would actually want.

[@KevCentral]

Glad you found something you like

[@sonicx059]

Looking forward for an update on this bike. I am interested in the FLX Babymaker with the touring package but considering this one as possible alternative.

[@klausbrinck2137]

Hands-free test while motor starts/stops was genius ! This test should become an industry standard, finally ! Get a kickstand, I have a similarly beautiful bike, that didn´t have a kickstand for the sake of general "looks", and now the lackeur is scratched all over, cause of leaning the bike against "objects", to make it stand upright...

[@mjsandheinrich894]

You lean your bike on the handlebars and or saddle . Never had a bike with a kick

[@henrylubinski2728]

Perfectly done review, covered everything a potential buyer would want to know.

[@deniahmetaj]

Giving me a lot of retro vibes this bike here

[@just.do.something]

Dude, what an awesome review. Thanks!

[@okcjoesos]

I have this bike queued up waiting for your second review.

[@RIPStampysLovelyWorld]

Love your videos, Keep making them! Looks like a nice bike. It is probably very easy to pedal on the roads and in and out of cars. Seems also pretty easy to climb up hills. Imagine this will be a popular bike with spring coming up and more people will be commuting.

[@johnyork6955]

Awesome bike! They really look like they took time to make a quality ride! Great review Kev!

[@kevnjeanne]

Nice review and quite impressive for an e-bike. We have Transcend E+ by Giant and they are quite heavy by comparison. Plus ours were $2500 , a considerable savings to purchase the one reviewed.

[@outthewaydre6450]

When that battery die on a ride. Trust me ppl single speed is not for everyone. Great video and bike.. thanks

[@sneakersonfeet9045]

Love your style of reviews, concise and informative

[@stra2g]

Purchased mine right before I saw this video :) Will update on how it goes. I'm in Bellevue WA where the pavement I'd smooth though hills are on every side of me.

[@abblepc]

Did you receive your bike yet?

[@stra2g]

@@GAVACHO5150 it is hilly though mostly only if you're going east or west. North and South are fairly flat and have well managed trails. The bike has gotten me to UW campus and to totem lake fairly easily without having to stop and charge. So far so good. I have a touring bike. This bike is mostly for guests who can't survive the hills without some assistance

[@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb]

On sale for $945. A sleek bike. Kudos to R1up.

[@bmanfitz]

Mine is supposed to arrive today, can't wait!

[@KevCentral]

Congrats

[@CavemanOutdoorsMissouri]

I can't wait to see more about this bike. I'm sure though that with its assumed increased popularity the price with go up again. Not a fan of rim brakes but not a deal breaker. I've been looking at road bikes and this might have made the list.

[@matthewsierra314]

The battery is very clever! This bike may have started a new standard for e-bikes.

[@klausbrinck2137]

There are others doing the same, the difference is, for that level of finish, quality and novelty, they are just expensive in comparison.

[@matthewsierra314]

@@klausbrinck2137 cool story bro lol

[@bionicturtle6050]

exactly! And some of us don't have a house or live on the 1st floor. I bought one this morning. Can't wait to get it!

[@mherke]

Looked like an IGH at first glance. Nice to see a new company in the bike industry.

[@scottroder5516]

Ride one up has been around for a while. It is a great looking bike.

[@mherke]

@@scottroder5516 Good to know, thanks.

[@michelleevans9869]

Sweet color and smooth lines

[@d_ward4871]

Cool bike. I’d consider buying it actual. Def a place for it in the lineup

[@ytJnC]

Thx for the focused review! A number of folks have highlighted that there isn’t a kickstand, but it could be added. However I don’t see where it would screw in. Did you notice any attachment points?

[@PizzaKing96]

Curious about this as well!

[@KevCentral]

There are plenty of chainstay mounting kickstands available

[@skip123davis]

very nice! if this was available 2 years ago, i'd have bought one. i bought a rad rover instead though, and it's still a good bike. after cataract surgery i bought a lectric xp step through, due to visual disorientation. this looks pretty much perfect though: looks like some regular bike. i would prefer a throttle though, in case i have an arthritis flare or something.

[@RideShagbark]

Was there ever a follow up video to this after more riding?

[@jamesharrison7114]

I have the Ride1up Core 5 and I love it at only 50 lbs.

[@WalkerBikes]

Wow....that's a slick bike. Love the look!

[@markwat]

IM impressed.. and love that color Nice light 80 or 100 mm front fork and a decent suspension seat might make almost perfect bike!

[@1legit]

My only concern would be range anxiety and the single speed.

[@RealDocJames]

It's obviously not a long distance touring bike

[@disneytoysr4fun975]

@@RealDocJames Even a cheap Costco electric bike can get 30 miles in a charge. I don't think expecting 50 miles for a $1k bike is unreasonable, especially for a bike that doesn't have a throttle.

[@RealDocJames]

@@disneytoysr4fun975 50 miles with pedal assistance is barely over two hours of riding

[@scotteger6271]

He did say he was in pedal assist 5 the entire time. I’m sure if you stuck to PAS 1 or 2 it would get a decent range

[@craigwhite7894]

I really like this ride 1up. It is priced well. Looks like a regular bike which may deter thieves and disinterest police. It's big enough for a big guy. It's light! I like its simplicity. I would rather have good quality rim brakes than low quality disk brakes. Very tempting.

[@timothymroberts2949]

Good looking bike. Looking forward to what is to come

[@ianmangham4570]

Beautiful bike, great video Kev

[@johnd9031]

Nice looking bike. Good for someone who has no garage.

[@purplegarage05]

Maybe the weight displayed on the website is the small frame so the large frame is slightly heavier?

[@mjsandheinrich894]

More than likely . That’s what bike manufacturers have done for decades.

[@NineDiamont]

I just bought the Radmission 1, but this bike really looks stunning with that red mat finish look. Only complaints would be the small battery and the absence of disc brakes. On the pro side this bake has a belt drive.

[@bullyborg]

The gravel edition has disk brakes

[@mjsandheinrich894]

@@bullyborg Don’t see a great need for disc . I’ve ridden 10’s of thousands of miles mostly on rim brakes . If you’re riding to maximize you and or your batteries energy you sparingly use brakes anyway

[@bullyborg]

@@mjsandheinrich894 I was just offering a counter to oc’s complaint. I personally don’t care about disk brakes or rim brakes either of them is fine. Disk brakes are smoother and feel higher quality. I mostly ride a track bike with a cog so brakes aren’t a issue for me most of the time. I do plan on getting an ebike for my girl so she can ride with me.

[@johnmcclain3887]

I was totally shocked to find it electric. That said, I'm just getting caught up, haven't been keeping up with them, but just ordered a new L track, because of another of your video's. Thanks, I've not seen any e-bike in action, only a picture or two. I'm impressed, might get something for my daughter, she's got m.s., but would enjoy riding with assist. Very well done, very informative, thank you.

[@vicentvanmole]

very impressive value bike for the city folk & more .More people can own one

[@paullmight42]

the matte burgundy is sweet

[@MrDmagic88]

This is a really neat bike, I had no idea that it was an E-bike!

[@michaelsprinzeles4022]

I like this bike. Ride 1 Up makes some decent stuff. A single speed and hub motor wouldn't cut it on the hill I live on though. If you liked this I'd love your opinion on the Luna Cycle Fixed Stealth. It's a step up (in quality & price) but has a similar look & weight but a 3 speed IGH, hydraulic disc brakes and a mid-drive with torque sensing so it should be better on hills.

[@5gvaccinator343]

Wow! I'd love to get this bike. Too bad the roads in my area are more suited to a mountain bike. Or even a fat bike sometimes. But the looks is amazing. And the price is not bad too. For an e bike.

[@medotorg2720]

Probably could use a suspension seat post upgrade. I understand no disc brakes at this price point, but would have payed a little more. Intriguing low-maintenance belt drive a big plus for indoor bike storage. This may be an urban bike, but the range would make it marginal as a commuter.

[@mjsandheinrich894]

You can’t ride 20 miles on a rigid seatpost ? I’m 65 and I can ride 50 miles a day on a rigid post road bike with a saddle with less padding than the v2

[@negreaflorian1357]

What a beautiful bike. Bravo!

[@9amStudio]

it's the bike I've been looking for. Belt driven and I'm gonna switch the wheels to solid, cause who wants to fix a flat.

[@jensongroff]

Everything about this bike seems good quality

[@dashcoxon4727]

Nice vid , cheers kev 👍🏻

[@IKnewMickey]

Ah. Bike sounds. Hopefully soon. I live a ways N of you and work full time so I haven't been out yet.

[@jcollins782]

That is one nice looking commuter bike 👍

[@armandopay8921]

Great video as always!!!!

[@jacksharmonoquinn572]

Loving that color. .. does look like an ebike... should be quiet with that belt.

[@DauntlessDamian]

Love the burgundy color, but that stand over height exceeds my limit by 5 inches. Story of my life.

[@jonpowl]

The 52CM Stand-Over Height is 30”.

[@nathlang2314]

How much foot RPM to get 22mph. Thanks for added info.

[@scottroder5516]

Sweet bike. Great Review. Thanks

[@staccatoglock]

1:34 I do! Matts a good dude!

[@drewsenthused6079]

Shocked to find out this was an Ebike!

[@luidgioishi7953]

That was a nice Miata you passed by...

[@phinkyrai18]

Love Love Love this bike

[@jrnamida5470]

Ride1Up Roadster V2 Gravel e-bike Review would be great comparison between the 2 ebikes - please...

[@MB-jz3uu]

If I were to get an ebike this would be it. Lightweight so it's easy to move around, very sleek and the belt drive is great for an ebike so I don't blow through chains

[@ZatarraDrifts]

I like it I miss my road bike and that color is amazing

[@acelectricalsecurity]

Love the colour

[@Graeleaf]

Awesome video! The v-brake pads look a little oversize. That probably helps.

[@jonc8074]

Good review. What kind of shorts are those? they look good for spring biking

[@CST-ft9dv]

I like the look of that bike. One question I have, can that belt be replaced with a Gates?

[@Hummingbird-ju7tk]

nice sleek bike, 350 isnt quite enough for me. gotten used to 750. but i also live where there are endless hills, so 750 is kind of the minimum

[@UncleWally3]

Well done, hope the next reviews follow a similar format and, I hope you’ll review the bike I want - one with fat tires for easy off pavement use that has at least around a fifty mile range for under $4500. Possible? Four reviews to go before I find out . . .

[@robquinlan1472]

What a sharp bike!

[@MumfordJim]

A lot to like, but I do not like leaving my battery on my bike in a Hot or cold garage. I prefer to bring my battery in to the house charge and store in a more controlled environment. Battery is also small and may limit your range, but that is how they keep the weight and price down. Everything else is very nice. Would consider if removing the battery to take inside and charge/store was easy. Good review.

[@mopia]

this should be the design e-bikes going for

[@smokinjoes9383]

Didn’t even think this was an E-bike until you mentioned it.. Thanks for sharing Kev, when will you be doing the Bikes’s online unboxing? Thanks again

[@KevCentral]

Soon

[@smokinjoes9383]

@@KevCentral Can I get a hint on what bike you purchased........🤞🏼🙄

[@GTIMAN2010]

That’s a sweet looking bike.