***note, all changes carry over to the next generation.
Roadster v2
First Edition (October 2020-January 2021)
Second (February 2021 through June 2021 shipments)
- v-brakes moved down 2 cm closer to wheel, so no brake pad issues.
- Brake levers have integrated bell on left lever.
- Motor assists up to 24mph
- rubber grommet added for downtube display cable.
Third Gen (June 2021- September 2021)
- Frame geometry changes. +40mm in head tube. Higher handlebar position.
- New Fork Manufacturer (Van Moof & Cowboy)
- New Pedal assist functionality: Cadence sensor engages with 5-10 degree of movement. Change from 90 degrees.
Fourth Gen: (November 2021- Future)
- Frame geometry changes. Downtube and top tube spaced further for connections at each end of the headtube.
- Addition of Metal headtube emblem
NEW MODEL: +$100 Roadster v2 Gravel Bike – (October 2021 – Future)
-Black Color, WTB gravel tires, Disc Brakes, other minor frame changes to fit gravel bike style.
Core-5
1st Gen (orders prior to September 2020)
- Center mounted kickstand.
- APT simple non-customizable display
- Single bolt seat post
- Semi-step through frame
2nd Gen (September 2020 -Current)
- Chainstay mounted kickstand
- KD21C customizable PAS display
- Dual bolt seat post
- Full step through frame
Future Generation (July 2021 – Future)
- Addition of metal headtube emblem
- Black cloth textured chainstay tape
500 Series
Previous generations
- Many iterations; slower speed, lower gearing, different tires, simple display, smaller racks, different fenders, smaller battery, 7-speeds, no chainstay tape, and non-platform pedals, 10.4AH, 500wh battery.
New generation (July 2020-July 2021)
- Chainstay kickstand
- 44Tx11-30T (8 speed cassette)
- Varying derailleur, Shimano Acera
- Water bottle bosses on all frames
- Platform alloy pedals
- 13AH battery
- 880w peak motor, 28mph+ PAS, and 20mph throttle
- Current based PAS, (percentage based) adjustable and customizable
- Throttle over PAS functionality
Future Generation (August 2021 – Future)
- Black cloth textured chainstay tape
- Metal Ride1UP headtube emblem
- Buchel Shiny 50, 50 LUX headlight
700 Series
Previous Generations
- Many iterations: slower speed, lower gearing, APT 500C display, different fenders, 7-speeds, no chainstay tape, and non-platform pedals, center mounted kickstand.
Previous Generation (June 2020-March 2021)
- Center mounted kickstand
- 44Tx11-30T (8 speed cassette)
- Varying derailleur, Shimano Acera or better
- Water bottle bosses on all frames
- Platform alloy pedals
- 880w peak motor, 28mph+ PAS, and 20mph throttle
- Current based PAS, (percentage based) adjustable and customizable
- Throttle over PAS functionality
- Clear Chainstay Tape
Current Generation (March 2021-July 2021)
- Chainstay mounted kickstand
Future Generations (July 2021 – Future)
- Black cloth textured chainstay tape.
- Metal Ride1UP headtube emblem.
- Buchel Shiny 50, 50 LUX headlight
LMT’D
First Generation (July-September 2020)
- Jumpy torque sensor software.
- Mid mounted Kickstand
Second Generation (October 2020-April 2021
- Revamped torque sensor software, for smoother torque application.
- Matte finish RST Asteria fork instead of gloss.
- Chainstay mounted kickstand
- KD218 Adjustable functionality display (larger screen)
- Clear chainstay Tape
Third Generation (July 2021 -Future)
- Change from BB torque sensor to cadence sensor. Easier to ride and use and receive more power output. Customizable percentages of output.
- 4-piston Hydraulic eBike, electric cut-off sensor brakes, Tektro Orion.
- Headtube/paint improvement.
- Black cloth textured chainstay tape.
- Metal Ride1UP headtube emblem.