Ride1Up Portola
Ride1Up's folder — a 750W hub, a choice of 500Wh or 643Wh removable batteries, hydraulic brakes, a suspension fork and chunky 20×3in tyres that folds down for the boot, the RV or the apartment.
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Out in the World
Ride1Up Portola in the Wild
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The Engineering
Folds Small, Rides Full-Size
750W Geared Hub
750W · 65 Nm · 48V
Full-Power Folder
A 48V 750W hub with 65Nm gives this little bike real get-up — 28mph on assist, 20mph on the throttle, Class 1–3 switchable.
Pick Your Range
Choose a 500Wh (10.4Ah) pack for 20–40 miles, or the 643Wh (13.4Ah) for 30–50 — both removable and keyed.
Cadence Assist
Ride1Up's R1CBC current-based cadence system keeps power smooth across its assist levels.
Compact & Capable
20×3in · foldable alloy
Folds For Storage
The aluminium frame and folding stem drop to 19×29.5×33in — boot, RV, boat or closet friendly.
Fat-ish Tyres
20×3in puncture-resistant tyres add cushion and grip that skinny folders can't match.
80mm Suspension Fork
A hydraulic-lockout suspension fork takes the edge off kerbs and rough tarmac.
Sensibly Equipped
hydraulic disc · rack-ready
Hydraulic Brakes
Dual-piston hydraulic discs with a 180mm rotor and motor cut-off stop it confidently.
Lights & Rack
A 100-lux headlight, a brake light and a 150 lb Connect+ rear rack come built in.
Wide Fit
A 4'10"–6'4" rider range and adjustable seat make one folder work for the whole household.
Find Your Fit
Size & Fittings
Ride1Up Portola 20″ · Folding
Will It Fit You?
- Rider height4'10"–6'4"
- Wheel size20-inch
- Weight59 lbs
- Max payload342 lbs
- Folded size19 × 29.5 × 33 in
- ClassClass 1–3, 28 mph
One folding frame fits 4'10"–6'4" thanks to the adjustable seat and stem. At 59 lbs it's not the lightest folder to lift, but it folds compact and the 20×3in tyres make it ride much bigger than it looks.
The Numbers
Full Specifications
Source: ride1up.com →⚡ E-System
🚦 Performance
🔧 Chassis & Brakes
✨ Features & Options
The Bike Cave Verdict
Ben's Take
The Portola is a lot of folding e-bike for not much money. A full-power 750W hub, a choice of two removable batteries up to 643Wh, hydraulic brakes, a suspension fork and grippy 20×3in tyres is a genuinely complete spec — most folders in this price bracket give you a weaker motor and mechanical brakes. It's a cadence-sensor bike and at 59 lbs it's no featherweight to hoist, but it folds compact, rides far bigger than its wheels suggest, and the wide rider range makes it a great shared-household or RV-and-boat bike. At $995 it's one of the value picks of the whole Ride1Up range. Full ride review to come.
👍 What stands out
- Full-power 750W hub in a folder
- Two removable battery sizes up to 643Wh
- Hydraulic brakes and a suspension fork
- Grippy 20×3in tyres and a 150 lb rack
- Excellent value at $995
👎 What to know
- Not yet reviewed on camera — score to come
- 59 lbs is heavy to lift folded
- Cadence sensor, not torque
- 20in wheels ride firmer than big-wheel bikes
Kit it out
Accessories made for the Ride1Up Portola
All Ride1Up accessories (5 matched) →Ride1Up builds these for this bike. Fitment comes from Ride1Up's own product listings, not our guesswork.
