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Portola
A 20″ aluminum frame folding e-bike with modest components and hydraulic disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$995| Weight | 59.0 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 80mm |
| Wheels | 20″ Aluminum |
| Groupset | Altus |
| Motor | 750W 65Nm hub-drive |
| Battery | 500Wh |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
4'9" – 6'4"
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Summary
The Ride1UP Portola is a versatile and value-packed folding e-bike that surprises with its powerful 750W motor, comfortable ride, and extensive features like hydraulic disc brakes and an 8-speed Shimano Altus drivetrain. It's designed for a wide range of riders, offering options for larger batteries and a smooth ride with its 80mm-travel suspension fork. While it excels in urban environments and offers great value, taller riders may find the leg extension limited and the display could be more visible.
Powerful 750W brushless geared hub motor
Comfortable ride with 80mm-travel suspension fork
8-speed Shimano Altus drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes
Versatile for a wide range of riders and uses
Includes commuter-friendly accessories like lights and fenders
Leg extension may be short for taller riders
Display could be larger and better positioned
Folded size larger than advertised
The Ride1UP Portola offers what is arguably the biggest surprise we’ve seen in a couple of years.Electric Bike Report
They really couldn’t have done much more to pack any additional value into the Portola.
Electric Bike ReviewThe Portola is an excellent value for the price.
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Dec 2025 · Griffin Hales
A fun and useful folding e-bike packed with features at a price that’s hard to match. We got off to a different start with the Ride1Up Portola. This was a rare case where we got it prior to launch. So just having the specs to evaluate, we were impressed by what it was offering. Our
750W brushless geared hub motor produces 65Nm of torque is more powerful than we typically see on a folding e-bike
Consumers can choose between batteries with either 500Wh capacity or 643Wh with a very reasonable upcharge for the larger battery
Comes with an 8-speed Shimano Altus drivetrain, which is quite rare at this price point
Hydraulic disc brakes are also seldomly-seen at this price, and they work well to boot.
Comes with a full range of accessories for commuters including rear rack, fenders, front and rear lights and a kickstand
Because the rear rack is integrated into the frame for greater strength, it has a higher-than-usual weight capacity of 130 lbs (and works with a passenger package or Thule child seats).
80mm-travel suspension fork smooths rough roads
Can be unlocked to go Class 3 speeds.
Fits a wide range of riders. People 4’10” up to 6’4” can ride the Portola but…
The Leg extension is a bit on the short side. Riders on the taller end will want to lean into motor help to not tire your legs out.
Jun 2024
Price: $995.00 | Model Year: 2023 | Ride1UP has delivered incredible value with the Portola; $1000 e-bikes almost never have a collection of parts this good.
Ride1UP has delivered incredible value with the Portola; $1000 e-bikes almost never have a collection of parts this good.
The folding frame is small enough to offer a low standover height (18.2 in.) which makes it great for smaller riders. Some taller riders may have trouble getting enough leg extension. Ordering a longer seatpost through a shop is possible. The Portola is easy to fold and unfold and features safety features to make unfolding it safe and foolproof.
The 750W, 65Nm torque, brushless, geared hub motor is very peppy. Not only does it climb well, but it has terrific acceleration from a dead stop. A 24-magnet cadence sensor makes the motor much more responsive than we typically experience with other e-bikes with cadence sensors. Most have 12 magnets, but this 24 magnet sensor is more than twice as fast to react.
Ride1UP ships the Portola as a Class 2 e-bike. It can be unlocked so that it can reach Class 3 speeds—a maximum of 28 mph on pedal assist. It can also be set up for Class 1 operation in case throttles aren’t allowed in your community. The 8-speed Shimano Altus drivetrain features a wide gear range (almost 300 percent) and one more gear than we typically see in this price range. See Latest Price
Mar 2024 · Joshua Hutchens
The Ride1Up Portola is a value-priced folding bike that is utilitarian and comfortable. The bike arrives mostly assembled in Class 2 mode. A 750W rear hub...
Value priced
Comfortable ride
Versatile passenger option
Rack holds 130 pounds
Limited adjustability
Cadence sensor
Folded size
| Fork | 80mm Suspension Travel, Hydraulic Lockout, 110mm dropout Travel: 80mm |
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| Handlebar | Straight Bars: 31.8mm Bar Clamp, 6° Sweep, 0° Rise, 600mm Width |
| Saddle | DDK City Comfort Saddle |
| Seatpost | Zoom 31.6mm x 350mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Sunlite Folding Pedals |
| Grips | Ergonomic Rubber Grips |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Altus RD-M310 |
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| Shifters | Shimano Altus 8-speed trigger shifter |
| Cassette | 11-32T R1U Approved Freewheel |
| Chain | KMC Professional 8-Speed Chain |
| Brakes | Dual Piston Hydraulic Brakes, Electric Cut-Off Sensor, 180mm Rotors Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | 20in Double Walled |
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| Spokes | Stainless steel, 12G rear, 13G front |
| Tires | 20”x3” Cross-Country Low-tread Tires |
| Motor | 48V 750W Geared Hub Motor, 65nm torque |
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| Battery | 48V 10.4Ah Reention Rhino - 500wh; UL 2271 Certified |
| Display | KD21C Adjustable Speed Display |
| Lights | Front: 100 Lux Front Light, Rear: 6V Commuter Brake Light |
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| Fenders | Hardened Alloy Fenders |
| Racks | 130lbs Rated Loading Weight With Pannier Side Mount |
First added May 20
Last updated April 5
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