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Ride1Up 700 Series
The Ride1Up 700 Series is a value-packed Class 3 commuter that punches well above its price with a 750W motor, big 720Wh battery, and a full Shimano drivetrain. The latest version adds a torque sensor and 9-speed gearing.
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Features
Pros
- ✓The 750W motor has serious grunt - it pulls strongly up hills and gets to 28 mph with authority, feeling more powerful than its sub-$1,700 price tag suggests.
- ✓The huge 720Wh battery is one of the biggest in its class, and the bike is famous for delivering real touring-distance range when you keep assist moderate.
- ✓Reviewers consistently call it a 'premium feel for budget money' - the fit, finish, and component spec genuinely rival bikes costing several hundred dollars more.
- ✓The recent move to a torque sensor smoothed out power delivery dramatically versus the old cadence-only 700, making it ride much more naturally.
- ✓It comes fully loaded out of the box with fenders, a rear rack, integrated lights, and a suspension fork, so there is nothing else to buy to start commuting.
- ✓The upgraded 9-speed Shimano drivetrain gives a good gear spread for both hills and maintaining cadence at speed.
- ✓Tektro hydraulic disc brakes provide strong, reliable stopping that owners trust in wet weather and on descents.
- ✓Ride1Up's direct-to-consumer model and responsive support have built a loyal following, and the value proposition keeps it a perennial 'best budget commuter' pick.
Cons
- ✗At 62 lbs it is a heavy bike, so carrying it up stairs or lifting it onto a car rack is a real chore.
- ✗The warranty is only one year, shorter than the two years offered by Aventon and others, which gives some buyers pause.
- ✗As a direct-to-consumer brand there is no local shop to lean on - you are responsible for final assembly and any tuning yourself.
- ✗Some owners report the suspension fork is fairly basic and dives or feels under-damped on bigger hits.
- ✗Battery state-of-charge readings on older units were imprecise, and while improved, a few riders still find the gauge optimistic.
- ✗The somewhat aggressive forward-leaning geometry is efficient but less comfortable for riders who want a fully upright cruiser position.
- ✗Customer service is online-only, so troubleshooting electrical gremlins can mean shipping parts and waiting rather than walking into a store.
- ✗At 28 mph the cockpit and tire spec are competent but not premium, and the ride can feel a touch buzzy on rough roads.
Owner Insights(2,100 discussions)
The Ride1Up 700 Series has a near-cult 'best bang for buck commuter' status on r/ebikes. The recurring sentiment is disbelief at the spec for the price — a strong 750W motor, a big 720Wh battery, a 9-speed Shimano drivetrain, hydraulic brakes, and full commuter equipment, all for under $1,700. People who've owned pricier bikes routinely say it feels more premium than it has any right to.
The move to a torque sensor in the latest version is frequently cited as the upgrade that silenced earlier critics of the cadence-only original. Range is the other big draw: with that large battery, owners report genuine long-haul distances when they keep the assist moderate.
The caveats are predictable for a direct-to-consumer value bike: a shorter 1-year warranty, real heft at 62 lbs, self-assembly, and a basic fork. The community's framing is that if you want the most motor and battery per dollar in a polished commuter, this is the bike — with the Aventon Level 3 as the alternative for people who'd trade some power for slicker tech and a longer warranty.
Pros
- +Perennial r/ebikes 'best value commuter' pick — people are shocked by the spec for the price
- +The 750W motor and big 720Wh battery get praised for real power and touring range
- +Owners repeatedly describe it as feeling 'premium for budget money'
- +The torque-sensor update smoothed power delivery and won over skeptics
- +Comes fully loaded — fenders, rack, lights, 9-speed Shimano — nothing to buy
Cons
- −1-year warranty is shorter than Aventon's, which gives some buyers pause
- −Heavy at 62 lbs, with the usual stairs/rack complaints
- −Direct-to-consumer means self-assembly and no local shop for service
- −Suspension fork is fairly basic for rougher roads
- −Aggressive-ish geometry is efficient but less upright/comfy than a cruiser
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