tlippy
Active Member
A buddy and I looked at Trek yesterday. My buddy is interested in an eBike but not enthusiastic about buying a bike online. His concerns were magnified by the Trek dealer's sales pitch.
" You can't believe how many guys bring bikes they bought online in for me to repair. And parts are not available. And most of the China bikes are 60+ pounds. We just have to throw them away." And On=N & ON. I kept my mouth shut during the sales pitch! It's to really tough to compare Trek. They must have 20 different models. And then there's Electra. The price starts to climb when you look at Class 3.
Don't remember where I found this 700 review, but the reviewer doesn't have any problem comparing R1UP to Pedego.
"How does the Ride1Up Series 700 compare to other e-bikes of similar performance and quality? Compared to other e-bikes within its price range, it practically dominates. You’re not going to get a better bike at a lower price. The Series 700 is one of the best possible beginner bikes out there. On the other side, $1449 is no pocket change, and there are some e-bikes under $1000 that are a great entry-level bike to the hobby for people that aren’t looking to shell out a grand and a half for their first e-bike. The Series 700 is often the second bought bike in the household (after your spouse or your kid claims your bike as their daily rider), and that’s perfectly fine.
Now, since this bike is punching up, we can compare it to some bigger names in the industry, such as the CrossCurrent X and the Pedego City Commuter, bikes that cost considerably more than the Series 700 yet offer similar performance. The build quality and the features are about the same, and all three bikes boast that they’re the best commuter bike out there. The competition is stiff, but the Series 700 brought a ridiculously low price into the fray. It’s interesting and exciting that a young, small company with a very small selection of e-bikes can challenge the bigger players, like Rad Bikes, VoltBike or Magnum. Of course, the Ride1Up bikes can’t compete with specialized, premium e-bikes that cost several thousand dollars such as the Turbo Levo or the Bulls Copperhead. It’s a small, affordable and durable commuter’s bike that isn’t perfect.
The best feature this bike has is the amazingly low price; there are bikes that cost a grand more that don’t have all these features. The build quality, the gentle controller, the good motor and the front suspension, the hydraulic brakes, and all the other features are a nice surprise we didn’t expect. To be honest, we thought this bike would cost $2,200, and it would’ve been an okay choice at that price, but at $1,449 it’s a fantastic choice. For the extreme enthusiast crowd, this bike is nothing special compared to their $6,000+ e-bikes, but they’re not Ride1Up’s target crowd. But if you’re a e-bike beginner with a lot of disposable income, this is your best bet; and if you’re someone who’s already had a taste of how great entry-level e-bikes are, this is the next step".
Just wonder how you made the buying decision to go with R1U? I think the above review had a lot to do with my decision. After I punched "BUY" I continued to read reviews till they got boring. It's to the point that the only guy I believe is "lumpydog". EBR is the predominant online reviewer and all the reviews are similar. EBR says all the bikes are wonderful and then picks at a few inconsequential things. I'm beginning to get a drift that no reviewer is willing to say," this bike is a piece of junk" about any bike. If buyers were experiencing problems after the sale, It'd be all over this media. No one is saying that Shimano Acera is having problems. I don't think you can buy a better battery than Samsung. The only thing that hasn't been addressed is "are parts available". So far no one has had any failures. What can go wrong that can't be fixed easily? The HUB motor, the controller and the display. If R1U keeps a dozen of these parts in inventory - No problem. "That's all folks" Just rambling. You probably won't hear much from me after I take delivery
" You can't believe how many guys bring bikes they bought online in for me to repair. And parts are not available. And most of the China bikes are 60+ pounds. We just have to throw them away." And On=N & ON. I kept my mouth shut during the sales pitch! It's to really tough to compare Trek. They must have 20 different models. And then there's Electra. The price starts to climb when you look at Class 3.
Don't remember where I found this 700 review, but the reviewer doesn't have any problem comparing R1UP to Pedego.
"How does the Ride1Up Series 700 compare to other e-bikes of similar performance and quality? Compared to other e-bikes within its price range, it practically dominates. You’re not going to get a better bike at a lower price. The Series 700 is one of the best possible beginner bikes out there. On the other side, $1449 is no pocket change, and there are some e-bikes under $1000 that are a great entry-level bike to the hobby for people that aren’t looking to shell out a grand and a half for their first e-bike. The Series 700 is often the second bought bike in the household (after your spouse or your kid claims your bike as their daily rider), and that’s perfectly fine.
Now, since this bike is punching up, we can compare it to some bigger names in the industry, such as the CrossCurrent X and the Pedego City Commuter, bikes that cost considerably more than the Series 700 yet offer similar performance. The build quality and the features are about the same, and all three bikes boast that they’re the best commuter bike out there. The competition is stiff, but the Series 700 brought a ridiculously low price into the fray. It’s interesting and exciting that a young, small company with a very small selection of e-bikes can challenge the bigger players, like Rad Bikes, VoltBike or Magnum. Of course, the Ride1Up bikes can’t compete with specialized, premium e-bikes that cost several thousand dollars such as the Turbo Levo or the Bulls Copperhead. It’s a small, affordable and durable commuter’s bike that isn’t perfect.
The best feature this bike has is the amazingly low price; there are bikes that cost a grand more that don’t have all these features. The build quality, the gentle controller, the good motor and the front suspension, the hydraulic brakes, and all the other features are a nice surprise we didn’t expect. To be honest, we thought this bike would cost $2,200, and it would’ve been an okay choice at that price, but at $1,449 it’s a fantastic choice. For the extreme enthusiast crowd, this bike is nothing special compared to their $6,000+ e-bikes, but they’re not Ride1Up’s target crowd. But if you’re a e-bike beginner with a lot of disposable income, this is your best bet; and if you’re someone who’s already had a taste of how great entry-level e-bikes are, this is the next step".
Just wonder how you made the buying decision to go with R1U? I think the above review had a lot to do with my decision. After I punched "BUY" I continued to read reviews till they got boring. It's to the point that the only guy I believe is "lumpydog". EBR is the predominant online reviewer and all the reviews are similar. EBR says all the bikes are wonderful and then picks at a few inconsequential things. I'm beginning to get a drift that no reviewer is willing to say," this bike is a piece of junk" about any bike. If buyers were experiencing problems after the sale, It'd be all over this media. No one is saying that Shimano Acera is having problems. I don't think you can buy a better battery than Samsung. The only thing that hasn't been addressed is "are parts available". So far no one has had any failures. What can go wrong that can't be fixed easily? The HUB motor, the controller and the display. If R1U keeps a dozen of these parts in inventory - No problem. "That's all folks" Just rambling. You probably won't hear much from me after I take delivery
