Micah is in a class all his own. Great writing, simple video and production values, easy to understand, and often reviews bike that a mere mortal can readily afford (especially when compared to car, truck, or motorcycle)! Nice job Mr. Toll!
I got one with 10 speed (medium size, I am 5.9') a month ago, just amazing and beautiful! But there is a noise coming from the front part, every time I go over a bump surface--I will find out where it comes from eventually, unless I monted some part incorrectelly. Forget all the other e-bikes, this is my second e-bike and in my opinion, this is the best option out there if you want a commute style e-bike. 7:017:01
Thanks for the excellent review. I'm still riding my Ride1Up 500 Series after many years and still love it. Does the UL listing on the battery with this new Roadster model mean it is less susceptible to starting a fire?
this is like the new Estarli e28.x, a small ish lightweight e bike, belt drive, except the estarli has a 2 speed gearbox in the rear, which is very nice
Is this a true 500w motor or a 350w with peak 500w? Also, did you actually get to 28mph on that bike & were you spinning your legs like a hamster on a wheel?
Hello Micah, (is this your name?) Thank you for all your educational videos. i like them. I'm looking for a lightweight ebike to replace my 64 lbs. cruiser that have instant response torque sensor. I test ride the Velotric T1 st plus and found that there is a 1/4 turn of the pedal before i feel the motor assist. How does this v3 assist behave. I emailed Ride1 Up and they say they don't have facility for test ride.
Was considering getting the previous version, but that lack of gears is killer if you have hills. Also not a gates belt as well. Gates for belts is the gold standard for reliability and easy to get parts.
@@DanielMatthewDPthat's really bad. Currently we have 2 belt bikes with 3000 plus miles and the belt is in perfect condition. You should be able to get about 10k miles from gates.
I never realized this was single gear if you choose the belt! I was comparing it to a used Specialized IGH bike with a gates belt but that still has gears and "auto shifts" for you. More money but gears are very helpful.
Hey Micah, what do you think about this vs the Tenways CGO600 Pro? The Roadster has the integrated rear light, class 3 speeds and bottle holder screws. The 600 Pro has a Gates branded belt and arguably sleeker design (looking at the integrated headlight for instance). All in all the Roadster seems better but I’d like your opinion since you’ve tried both.
I didn't catch whether it has a steel frame, or aluminum. Aluminum is too stiff for a bike without a suspension, hence too uncomfortable for everyday drives. Steel in contrast is nice and springy...
It's definitely aluminum alloy, to save on weight. But your claim that "Aluminum is too stiff for a bike without a suspension" seems......dubious. Roughly half of the bike owners on the road disagree with you.
@@Atomb call me old-school, but from my point of view, nothing beats the pliant ride of a high-quality lugged steel frame. And nothing else can handle decades, nay generations of bicycling without deterioration. This is my admittedly subjective experience.
@@martian9999 rode my 1998 steel hardtail to work this morning :) I don't think the difference is that big personally but not saying I don't love steel.
For the V3 Roadster, there's a cover on the wheel-side of the left chain stay. Remove 4 bolts on the cover, remove cover, disconnect cable. Then disconnect 2 bolts at the bottom of the brake mount as they secure the cable. This addresses one my main concerns about this bike. The CF Racer1 does not have a cable that can be disconnected. The wheel remains tethered to the frame and stuck in the rear triangle when trying to change a flat tire.
Micah is in a class all his own. Great writing, simple video and production values, easy to understand, and often reviews bike that a mere mortal can readily afford (especially when compared to car, truck, or motorcycle)! Nice job Mr. Toll!
I have the V2, love it.
Very nice... Add a suspension seat post.
They made it better with V3. I appreciate a company who keeps on making things better
Im surprised they were able to keep this a reasonable price. Excellent.
I got one with 10 speed (medium size, I am 5.9') a month ago, just amazing and beautiful! But there is a noise coming from the front part, every time I go over a bump surface--I will find out where it comes from eventually, unless I monted some part incorrectelly.
Forget all the other e-bikes, this is my second e-bike and in my opinion, this is the best option out there if you want a commute style e-bike. 7:01 7:01
Beautiful bike. Beautiful color, nice styling!
Lots to like, I just wish it was a step-through frame
low step version is available
I really want a refreshed gravel roadster. Hopefully Ride1Up has something in the works. Need a little offroad capability, but not built around it.
this is more gravel capable than the v2
Thanks for the excellent review. I'm still riding my Ride1Up 500 Series after many years and still love it. Does the UL listing on the battery with this new Roadster model mean it is less susceptible to starting a fire?
It mainly means it can be sold in NY as those not listed cannot.
Looks like the best lightweight e-bike out there
this is like the new Estarli e28.x, a small ish lightweight e bike, belt drive, except the estarli has a 2 speed gearbox in the rear, which is very nice
The Estarli e28.x is almost twice the price at 2400USD (1900GBP)
@@StealthyBurrito youre right my bad the price is way higher, the conversation rate is worse than i rememebr
Is this a true 500w motor or a 350w with peak 500w? Also, did you actually get to 28mph on that bike & were you spinning your legs like a hamster on a wheel?
Hello Micah, (is this your name?)
Thank you for all your educational videos. i like them.
I'm looking for a lightweight ebike to replace my 64 lbs. cruiser that have instant response torque sensor. I test ride the Velotric T1 st plus and found that there is a 1/4 turn of the pedal before i feel the motor assist. How does this v3 assist behave.
I emailed Ride1 Up and they say they don't have facility for test ride.
Does this bike have braze ons for a rear rack, etc.?
Vs the Velotric T1 ST Plus?
Was considering getting the previous version, but that lack of gears is killer if you have hills. Also not a gates belt as well. Gates for belts is the gold standard for reliability and easy to get parts.
Then you need the chain drive not the belt drive.. lucky you can choose!
@@letsgoOs1002 my belt snapped at 1800 miles but it was a quick fix.
@@pddellow previous version didn't have that option
@@DanielMatthewDPthat's really bad. Currently we have 2 belt bikes with 3000 plus miles and the belt is in perfect condition. You should be able to get about 10k miles from gates.
I never realized this was single gear if you choose the belt! I was comparing it to a used Specialized IGH bike with a gates belt but that still has gears and "auto shifts" for you. More money but gears are very helpful.
Hey Micah, what do you think about this vs the Tenways CGO600 Pro? The Roadster has the integrated rear light, class 3 speeds and bottle holder screws. The 600 Pro has a Gates branded belt and arguably sleeker design (looking at the integrated headlight for instance). All in all the Roadster seems better but I’d like your opinion since you’ve tried both.
Wondering the same thing. They are so similar
can you ride this in Europe?
Seems pretty sweet other than the range.
I wish they’d make a gravel version of this with a mono shock.
Micah: Will this bike fit on a Metro bus rack? 40inch wheel base.
I'd buy this bike but they don't ship to Europe.
I didn't catch whether it has a steel frame, or aluminum. Aluminum is too stiff for a bike without a suspension, hence too uncomfortable for everyday drives. Steel in contrast is nice and springy...
It's definitely aluminum alloy, to save on weight. But your claim that "Aluminum is too stiff for a bike without a suspension" seems......dubious. Roughly half of the bike owners on the road disagree with you.
Your wheels and tires can take a ton of harshness out of the ride. Nothing wrong with aluminum.
@@Atomb call me old-school, but from my point of view, nothing beats the pliant ride of a high-quality lugged steel frame. And nothing else can handle decades, nay generations of bicycling without deterioration. This is my admittedly subjective experience.
@@Atomb them tires don't look like they'd absorb a lot, but of course I haven't driven the bike.
@@martian9999 rode my 1998 steel hardtail to work this morning :) I don't think the difference is that big personally but not saying I don't love steel.
and right after i bought myself the v2
Finally, mentioning UL Rating. Not enough to mention, when it is certified, you need to mention when it IS NOT UL Listed.
Just another crap hub motor ebike. Ever try to change a rear tyre on one of those?
Yes, unbolt wheel, unplug wire, remove tire, remove tube, reverse steps with new tube. Ride off and have fun.
For the V3 Roadster, there's a cover on the wheel-side of the left chain stay. Remove 4 bolts on the cover, remove cover, disconnect cable. Then disconnect 2 bolts at the bottom of the brake mount as they secure the cable. This addresses one my main concerns about this bike. The CF Racer1 does not have a cable that can be disconnected. The wheel remains tethered to the frame and stuck in the rear triangle when trying to change a flat tire.