Gravel Roadster v2

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Lightweight gravel electric bike

107 reviews

Sold out of all available Gravel Roadster v2 ebikes.

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Our original roadster is back again. Simple, fast, and fun, this electric bike is as clean as it gets. With a completely concealed battery and quiet motor, onlookers aren’t going to understand how you pedal so fast. The Gravel version of the Roadster v2 features lower gearing, a single speed Gates belt drive, Tektro disc brakes, Continental gravel tires, internal Samsung Cells, a compact LCD throttle display, and fully smoothed alloy frame.

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Gravel Roadster v2 At A Glance

Speed

Speed

Class 3 electric bike, up to 24 mph on pedal assist

Motor

Motor

Efficient 350w geared hub motor with 40nm torque

Range

Range

20-30 miles depending on rider weight, terrain, incline, level of assist, etc.

Frame

Frame

6061 Aluminum Alloy Frame, integrated 36V battery and electric components

Comfort

Comfort

Frame geometry & components built for road performance

Features & Highlights

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36V Two Amp Charger and Cable. LED Indicator Feature Provides Realtime Charging Status.
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Handlebar Mounted LCD Digital Display with Throttle. Stay Under The Radar With a Sleek Minimalist Design.
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Gravel Tires vary by frame selection: Continental Terra or WTB Resolute 700Cx42. Designed For Efficiency - On The Road And Off It.
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Gates Carbon Belt Drive. Ditch the Chain and Easy to Maintain.

Components & Tech Specs

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Motor
Motor
500w (peak) 350w (nominal) Geared Hub Shengyi
Motor
Battery
36V 7.0ah Samsung 35e Cells
Motor
PAS
Ride1Up R1CBC (Current-Based-Cadence System)
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Motor
Display
0-5 Level King-Meter Minimalist Throttle Display
Motor
Controller
36V 15A Landian Sinewave
Motor
Drivetrain
63/22T Single Speed Gates Belt Drive
Motor
Handlebars
25.4 mm x 550 mm Narrow Road Riser Bars
Motor
Brakes
Tektro Aries Mechanical 160mm Disc
Motor
Brake Levers
Alloy with Rubber-pad Inserts
Motor
Spokes
13G Black Stainless Steel
Motor
Tires
Varies by frame selection: Continental Terra or WTB Resolute 700Cx42
Motor
Kickstand
Not Included
Motor
Pedals
9/16" Wellgo Alloy
Motor
Seat Post
350 mm x 30.4 mm
Motor
Saddle
Custom Gel Ergonomic Road Saddle
Motor
Grips
Durable Rubber Velo Round Grips
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Stem
60mm x 20° - 25.4mm handlebar clamp, 28.6mm tube clamp
Motor
Additional
Water Bottle Bosses and Integrated Bike Bell

Dimensions & Sizing

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SMALL
LARGE
Bike Weight
Weight Capacity
Rider Height Range
A - Maximum Seat Height
B - Minimum Seat Height
C - Stand-Over Height
D - Wheelbase
E - Top Tube Length
F - Head Tube Length
G - Seat Tube Length
H - Chainstay Length
I - Fork Length
J - Head Tube Angle
K - Seat Tube Angle
L - Stack
M - Handlebar Reach
N - Total Length
O - Handlebar Height
34lbs
300lbs
5'3" - 5'8"
1041mm 41in
838mm 33in
774mm 30in
1026mm 40in
548mm 22in
160mm 6in
500mm 20in
424mm 17in
397mm 16in
70°
73.5°
575mm 23in
378mm 15in
1740mm 69in
914mm 36in
34lbs
300lbs
5'8"-6'3"
1092mm 43in
914mm 36in
838mm 33in
1054mm 41in
595mm 23in
180mm 7in
560mm 22in
424mm 17in
399mm 16in
71°
73.5°
599mm 24in
417mm 16in
1740mm 69in
965mm 38in
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Assembly & Support

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Bike Will Arrive 90% Assembled (electronics are pre-assembled). Basic Assembly Steps Are Required As Noted In The Video Above.

Bikes In Stock Ship In Under 24 Hours. Email Tracking Provides Transit And Delivery Estimates Once Shipped. Package Size is 55"x31"x8"(Gravel Edition) and just under 60lbs.

FAQ'S

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Can I test ride electric bikes? minus plus

We are a direct-to-consumer company both in pricing and strategy. You will generally pay a premium for the ability to test-ride a lightweight electric bike like the Roadster v2 through a dealer. However, our bikes have been thoroughly tested by top reviewers such as Electric Bike Review, Electric Bike Report, Cycling Weekly, Clean Technica, Electrek and many others who have published their reviews on YouTube. Additionally, we are now supporting an independent network of owners offering their bikes for demos. Learn more about the lightweight bike demo here Locations

What can I expect ordering a bike from Ride1Up? minus plus

This article will explain all about what to expect when ordering a bike from us. Ordering With Us

Can the battery be removed from the electric lightweight bike? minus plus

Yes, but not quickly. It is only designed to be removed when experiencing issues or for replacement purposes. Not for frequent removal from the electric bicycle.

Can I buy a replacement battery for my electric lightweight bike? minus plus

Yes! We plan to keep this model for years to come as well as stocking replacement batteries for years to come, so you can continue riding your lightweight electric bikes for decades.

Can you ship the electric lightweight bike to_______? minus plus

Shipping is FREE to the contiguous United States.

Hawaii & Alaska: Currently, not shipping the Gravel Edition Roadster v2 to Hawaii and Alaska.

Canada: Shipping to Canada is $400. We are not responsible for any additional tariffs charged by your local government which are often-times applied after importing. Unfortunately, we are not able to ship our bikes directly to Europe. You can use a shipping forwarder like ShopUsa.com to reach your country.

Is the bike water-proof? minus plus

The electric bikes are not water-proof, they are water-resistant, rated IP-65. While we do not recommend leaving the bikes out in the elements or riding in the rain or other hazardous conditions due to personal safety, the electric bikes can handle water exposure.

Made to keep you moving

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Sold out of all available Gravel Roadster v2 ebikes. Stay tuned for announcements on what is coming next by signing up for our email list below!

Our original roadster is back again. Simple, fast, and fun, this electric bike is as clean as it gets. With a completely concealed battery and quiet motor, onlookers aren't going to understand how you pedal so fast. The Gravel version of the Roadster v2 features lower gearing, a single speed Gates belt drive, Tektro disc brakes, Continental gravel tires, internal Samsung Cells, a compact LCD throttle display, and fully smoothed alloy frame.

Reviews

4.8
Based on 107 reviews
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Customer Images

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Gil L.

I bought this bike because it doesn't "look" like an e-bike! Most people don't even know it has a motor. PROS: 1. Looks like a normal bike. The frame fit and finish are gorgeous. Lots of compliments! 2. Geometry is great; I'm 5'7" and the small frame is perfect, maybe a tad short in the top tube, so I ran a 120mm stem. 3. Lots of ways to improve - since it looks like a normal bike, you can easily upgrade. I love upgrading my bikes, so I did these things: - A carbon saddle - A carbon seat post (note the 30.4mm diameter is a strange one, you'll need an adapter - I went with a 30.4mm to 27.2mm sleeve) - A 120mm carbon stem - A carbon flat handlebar (much like a hybrid or MTB bar), super comfy! - A set of titanium pedals (Amazon), about half the weight of the stock pedals, and sealed bearings. - Lighter tires (The Challenger Gravel Grinder TLRs are 700 x 38, and super lightweight, 120 TPI casing so they roll smoothly! - A set of lightweight TPU inner tubes - I am not a fan of tubeless because I'm old school. The RideNow TPU tubes weigh a mere 30 grams each, about 10 grams less than the tire sealant used in tubeless tires, and NO mess! - Carbon cranks - Now this was a special project of mine. The cranks were ISIS spline drive, and the bottom bracket spindle is square taper. As an engineer, I designed special ISIS to square taper adapters (nobody makes these) so I could run my favorite FSA cranks, and had them machined from 17-4. - Smaller chainring - the bike comes with a rather tall 63T chainring. Combined with the 22T cog, it can be tough to pedal. I went with a 55T CDX chainring with a 112T belt. Now its super easy to pedal even without the motor. - The Tektro mechanical disc brakes are really nice. I personally don't subscribe to hydraulic anything on a bike. Unless you race, which you won't with this bike, mechanical brakes are more than enough. - Lightweight Ashima Air Rotor discs - I add the Ashima Air rotors to all my bikes. They look cool and save a few grams. - Titanium fasteners - this is kind of a specialty thing. Replacing all the bolts with titanium saved me all of maybe 150 grams, but my goal was to count every gram, but in an affordable way. CONS: 1. Weight is up there around 33 pounds, which is actually "light" for an e-bike. But my bike with my upgrades got me down to a svelte 28.5 pounds :) 2. Range - its anywhere from 17 to 30 miles, yours may vary. For me it wasn't a big deal since most of my rides are under 20 miles. If you enjoy rides more than 20 miles, consider the battery add-on. 3. Tires - the WTB tires are not the greatest. They are heavy and don't roll all that smoothly, but for most people they would be fine. 4. Big chainring - the 63T is much too big for most people I think, making it hard to pedal without the motor. A 55T would be more adequate. 5. Riser bar - I'm not a fan of riser bars, but that's just a personal preference. Overall this is a great bike. My first e-bike because I held out for something nice that would not break the bank! Fun to ride and fun to upgrade!

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Gil L.

I bought this bike because it doesn't "look" like an e-bike! Most people don't even know it has a motor. PROS: 1. Looks like a normal bike. The frame fit and finish are gorgeous. Lots of compliments! 2. Geometry is great; I'm 5'7" and the small frame is perfect, maybe a tad short in the top tube, so I ran a 120mm stem. 3. Lots of ways to improve - since it looks like a normal bike, you can easily upgrade. I love upgrading my bikes, so I did these things: - A carbon saddle - A carbon seat post (note the 30.4mm diameter is a strange one, you'll need an adapter - I went with a 30.4mm to 27.2mm sleeve) - A 120mm carbon stem - A carbon flat handlebar (much like a hybrid or MTB bar), super comfy! - A set of titanium pedals (Amazon), about half the weight of the stock pedals, and sealed bearings. - Lighter tires (The Challenger Gravel Grinder TLRs are 700 x 38, and super lightweight, 120 TPI casing so they roll smoothly! - A set of lightweight TPU inner tubes - I am not a fan of tubeless because I'm old school. The RideNow TPU tubes weigh a mere 30 grams each, about 10 grams less than the tire sealant used in tubeless tires, and NO mess! - Carbon cranks - Now this was a special project of mine. The cranks were ISIS spline drive, and the bottom bracket spindle is square taper. As an engineer, I designed special ISIS to square taper adapters (nobody makes these) so I could run my favorite FSA cranks, and had them machined from 17-4. - Smaller chainring - the bike comes with a rather tall 63T chainring. Combined with the 22T cog, it can be tough to pedal. I went with a 55T CDX chainring with a 112T belt. Now its super easy to pedal even without the motor. - The Tektro mechanical disc brakes are really nice. I personally don't subscribe to hydraulic anything on a bike. Unless you race, which you won't with this bike, mechanical brakes are more than enough. - Lightweight Ashima Air Rotor discs - I add the Ashima Air rotors to all my bikes. They look cool and save a few grams. - Titanium fasteners - this is kind of a specialty thing. Replacing all the bolts with titanium saved me all of maybe 150 grams, but my goal was to count every gram, but in an affordable way. CONS: 1. Weight is up there around 33 pounds, which is actually "light" for an e-bike. But my bike with my upgrades got me down to a svelte 28.5 pounds :) 2. Range - its anywhere from 17 to 30 miles, yours may vary. For me it wasn't a big deal since most of my rides are under 20 miles. If you enjoy rides more than 20 miles, consider the battery add-on. 3. Tires - the WTB tires are not the greatest. They are heavy and don't roll all that smoothly, but for most people they would be fine. 4. Big chainring - the 63T is much too big for most people I think, making it hard to pedal without the motor. A 55T would be more adequate. 5. Riser bar - I'm not a fan of riser bars, but that's just a personal preference. Overall this is a great bike. My first e-bike because I held out for something nice that would not break the bank! Fun to ride and fun to upgrade!

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Gil L.

I bought this bike because it doesn't "look" like an e-bike! Most people don't even know it has a motor. PROS: 1. Looks like a normal bike. The frame fit and finish are gorgeous. Lots of compliments! 2. Geometry is great; I'm 5'7" and the small frame is perfect, maybe a tad short in the top tube, so I ran a 120mm stem. 3. Lots of ways to improve - since it looks like a normal bike, you can easily upgrade. I love upgrading my bikes, so I did these things: - A carbon saddle - A carbon seat post (note the 30.4mm diameter is a strange one, you'll need an adapter - I went with a 30.4mm to 27.2mm sleeve) - A 120mm carbon stem - A carbon flat handlebar (much like a hybrid or MTB bar), super comfy! - A set of titanium pedals (Amazon), about half the weight of the stock pedals, and sealed bearings. - Lighter tires (The Challenger Gravel Grinder TLRs are 700 x 38, and super lightweight, 120 TPI casing so they roll smoothly! - A set of lightweight TPU inner tubes - I am not a fan of tubeless because I'm old school. The RideNow TPU tubes weigh a mere 30 grams each, about 10 grams less than the tire sealant used in tubeless tires, and NO mess! - Carbon cranks - Now this was a special project of mine. The cranks were ISIS spline drive, and the bottom bracket spindle is square taper. As an engineer, I designed special ISIS to square taper adapters (nobody makes these) so I could run my favorite FSA cranks, and had them machined from 17-4. - Smaller chainring - the bike comes with a rather tall 63T chainring. Combined with the 22T cog, it can be tough to pedal. I went with a 55T CDX chainring with a 112T belt. Now its super easy to pedal even without the motor. - The Tektro mechanical disc brakes are really nice. I personally don't subscribe to hydraulic anything on a bike. Unless you race, which you won't with this bike, mechanical brakes are more than enough. - Lightweight Ashima Air Rotor discs - I add the Ashima Air rotors to all my bikes. They look cool and save a few grams. - Titanium fasteners - this is kind of a specialty thing. Replacing all the bolts with titanium saved me all of maybe 150 grams, but my goal was to count every gram, but in an affordable way. CONS: 1. Weight is up there around 33 pounds, which is actually "light" for an e-bike. But my bike with my upgrades got me down to a svelte 28.5 pounds :) 2. Range - its anywhere from 17 to 30 miles, yours may vary. For me it wasn't a big deal since most of my rides are under 20 miles. If you enjoy rides more than 20 miles, consider the battery add-on. 3. Tires - the WTB tires are not the greatest. They are heavy and don't roll all that smoothly, but for most people they would be fine. 4. Big chainring - the 63T is much too big for most people I think, making it hard to pedal without the motor. A 55T would be more adequate. 5. Riser bar - I'm not a fan of riser bars, but that's just a personal preference. Overall this is a great bike. My first e-bike because I held out for something nice that would not break the bank! Fun to ride and fun to upgrade!

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Gil L.

I bought this bike because it doesn't "look" like an e-bike! Most people don't even know it has a motor. PROS: 1. Looks like a normal bike. The frame fit and finish are gorgeous. Lots of compliments! 2. Geometry is great; I'm 5'7" and the small frame is perfect, maybe a tad short in the top tube, so I ran a 120mm stem. 3. Lots of ways to improve - since it looks like a normal bike, you can easily upgrade. I love upgrading my bikes, so I did these things: - A carbon saddle - A carbon seat post (note the 30.4mm diameter is a strange one, you'll need an adapter - I went with a 30.4mm to 27.2mm sleeve) - A 120mm carbon stem - A carbon flat handlebar (much like a hybrid or MTB bar), super comfy! - A set of titanium pedals (Amazon), about half the weight of the stock pedals, and sealed bearings. - Lighter tires (The Challenger Gravel Grinder TLRs are 700 x 38, and super lightweight, 120 TPI casing so they roll smoothly! - A set of lightweight TPU inner tubes - I am not a fan of tubeless because I'm old school. The RideNow TPU tubes weigh a mere 30 grams each, about 10 grams less than the tire sealant used in tubeless tires, and NO mess! - Carbon cranks - Now this was a special project of mine. The cranks were ISIS spline drive, and the bottom bracket spindle is square taper. As an engineer, I designed special ISIS to square taper adapters (nobody makes these) so I could run my favorite FSA cranks, and had them machined from 17-4. - Smaller chainring - the bike comes with a rather tall 63T chainring. Combined with the 22T cog, it can be tough to pedal. I went with a 55T CDX chainring with a 112T belt. Now its super easy to pedal even without the motor. - The Tektro mechanical disc brakes are really nice. I personally don't subscribe to hydraulic anything on a bike. Unless you race, which you won't with this bike, mechanical brakes are more than enough. - Lightweight Ashima Air Rotor discs - I add the Ashima Air rotors to all my bikes. They look cool and save a few grams. - Titanium fasteners - this is kind of a specialty thing. Replacing all the bolts with titanium saved me all of maybe 150 grams, but my goal was to count every gram, but in an affordable way. CONS: 1. Weight is up there around 33 pounds, which is actually "light" for an e-bike. But my bike with my upgrades got me down to a svelte 28.5 pounds :) 2. Range - its anywhere from 17 to 30 miles, yours may vary. For me it wasn't a big deal since most of my rides are under 20 miles. If you enjoy rides more than 20 miles, consider the battery add-on. 3. Tires - the WTB tires are not the greatest. They are heavy and don't roll all that smoothly, but for most people they would be fine. 4. Big chainring - the 63T is much too big for most people I think, making it hard to pedal without the motor. A 55T would be more adequate. 5. Riser bar - I'm not a fan of riser bars, but that's just a personal preference. Overall this is a great bike. My first e-bike because I held out for something nice that would not break the bank! Fun to ride and fun to upgrade!

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Gil L.

I bought this bike because it doesn't "look" like an e-bike! Most people don't even know it has a motor. PROS: 1. Looks like a normal bike. The frame fit and finish are gorgeous. Lots of compliments! 2. Geometry is great; I'm 5'7" and the small frame is perfect, maybe a tad short in the top tube, so I ran a 120mm stem. 3. Lots of ways to improve - since it looks like a normal bike, you can easily upgrade. I love upgrading my bikes, so I did these things: - A carbon saddle - A carbon seat post (note the 30.4mm diameter is a strange one, you'll need an adapter - I went with a 30.4mm to 27.2mm sleeve) - A 120mm carbon stem - A carbon flat handlebar (much like a hybrid or MTB bar), super comfy! - A set of titanium pedals (Amazon), about half the weight of the stock pedals, and sealed bearings. - Lighter tires (The Challenger Gravel Grinder TLRs are 700 x 38, and super lightweight, 120 TPI casing so they roll smoothly! - A set of lightweight TPU inner tubes - I am not a fan of tubeless because I'm old school. The RideNow TPU tubes weigh a mere 30 grams each, about 10 grams less than the tire sealant used in tubeless tires, and NO mess! - Carbon cranks - Now this was a special project of mine. The cranks were ISIS spline drive, and the bottom bracket spindle is square taper. As an engineer, I designed special ISIS to square taper adapters (nobody makes these) so I could run my favorite FSA cranks, and had them machined from 17-4. - Smaller chainring - the bike comes with a rather tall 63T chainring. Combined with the 22T cog, it can be tough to pedal. I went with a 55T CDX chainring with a 112T belt. Now its super easy to pedal even without the motor. - The Tektro mechanical disc brakes are really nice. I personally don't subscribe to hydraulic anything on a bike. Unless you race, which you won't with this bike, mechanical brakes are more than enough. - Lightweight Ashima Air Rotor discs - I add the Ashima Air rotors to all my bikes. They look cool and save a few grams. - Titanium fasteners - this is kind of a specialty thing. Replacing all the bolts with titanium saved me all of maybe 150 grams, but my goal was to count every gram, but in an affordable way. CONS: 1. Weight is up there around 33 pounds, which is actually "light" for an e-bike. But my bike with my upgrades got me down to a svelte 28.5 pounds :) 2. Range - its anywhere from 17 to 30 miles, yours may vary. For me it wasn't a big deal since most of my rides are under 20 miles. If you enjoy rides more than 20 miles, consider the battery add-on. 3. Tires - the WTB tires are not the greatest. They are heavy and don't roll all that smoothly, but for most people they would be fine. 4. Big chainring - the 63T is much too big for most people I think, making it hard to pedal without the motor. A 55T would be more adequate. 5. Riser bar - I'm not a fan of riser bars, but that's just a personal preference. Overall this is a great bike. My first e-bike because I held out for something nice that would not break the bank! Fun to ride and fun to upgrade!

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Doug

Great bike, nice ride. I liked it so well I bought my wife one I replaced the handle bar grips, replaced the seat with the Brooks leather seat from my previous bike, added a kick stand, and added a rack in back- Why does my Gravel V2 have a lower trip odometer reading than my wife's V2? Today I rode what I know to be a 20 mile ride, I have ridden it for years with different bikes and different speedomerters and it has always been 20 miles. The odometer on the bike was well over a mile shy of 20 miles. I rode with my wife this morning, 12 miles, and my bike said 11 miles. Is this because of the larger gravel tires? How can I correct this?

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Ted S.

High quality, easy to assemble, smooth to ride and fast in pedal assist. Over 100 miles in 3 weeks and never touched the throttle

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Ted S.

High quality, easy to assemble, smooth to ride and fast in pedal assist. Over 100 miles in 3 weeks and never touched the throttle

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Ted S.

High quality, easy to assemble, smooth to ride and fast in pedal assist. Over 100 miles in 3 weeks and never touched the throttle

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Kyle

This is my first Ebike and I’ve put over 300 miles on it in my first month of ownership. The first week of riding the battery would only last 20 miles, but as my legs gained strength the battery will last me 35 miles on a single charge. Delivery took exactly 7 days from ordering to arrive in Salem MA. The order processing was quick and you will need to sign your package with FedEx. I’d recommend this for someone who wants to go out biking, but doesn’t have the leg strength to tackle big hills. Having the power assist gives you a sense of confidence that you don’t have with acoustic bikes. This bike is a car replacement for me and the simple design keeps maintenance to the minimum. While the bike is light for an Ebike, it’s heavy compared to a non electric road bike. Without the pedal assist you feel the extra weight of the batteries and resistance with the belt drive. To access the internal batteries on the bike frame the screw has a torx bit. For people without tools, having a torx bit screw driver included would be a nice addition to the Alan keys that come with the order. The internal battery compartment is perfect for storing an AirTag, and having an unusual screwbit will make this harder for a thief to disable. Overall I’m very happy with the purchase. It’s been incredibly reliable, fun to ride and a great design.

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  1. Robert H.

    This bike is so easy to use:

    Charge.
    Tell it how much help you want
    Ride
    Erase hills with a button
    Ignore headwinds with a button
    Keep riding

    Brakes are really easy to modulate


    How does the bike* fit? Please share your height/size and the frame type you ordered, if applicable. I put slightly taller bars on and added the grey comfort saddle I’ve been using for several years. Looks great. Feels great. Also 600x38 road tires.


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  2. Gil L.

    I bought this bike because it doesn’t “look” like an e-bike! Most people don’t even know it has a motor.

    PROS:
    1. Looks like a normal bike. The frame fit and finish are gorgeous. Lots of compliments!

    2. Geometry is great; I’m 5’7″ and the small frame is perfect, maybe a tad short in the top tube, so I ran a 120mm stem.

    3. Lots of ways to improve – since it looks like a normal bike, you can easily upgrade.
    I love upgrading my bikes, so I did these things:
    – A carbon saddle
    – A carbon seat post (note the 30.4mm diameter is a strange one, you’ll need an adapter – I went with a 30.4mm to 27.2mm sleeve)
    – A 120mm carbon stem
    – A carbon flat handlebar (much like a hybrid or MTB bar), super comfy!
    – A set of titanium pedals (Amazon), about half the weight of the stock pedals, and sealed bearings.
    – Lighter tires (The Challenger Gravel Grinder TLRs are 700 x 38, and super lightweight, 120 TPI casing so they roll smoothly!
    – A set of lightweight TPU inner tubes – I am not a fan of tubeless because I’m old school. The RideNow TPU tubes weigh a mere 30 grams each, about 10 grams less than the tire sealant used in tubeless tires, and NO mess!
    – Carbon cranks – Now this was a special project of mine. The cranks were ISIS spline drive, and the bottom bracket spindle is square taper. As an engineer, I designed special ISIS to square taper adapters (nobody makes these) so I could run my favorite FSA cranks, and had them machined from 17-4.
    – Smaller chainring – the bike comes with a rather tall 63T chainring. Combined with the 22T cog, it can be tough to pedal. I went with a 55T CDX chainring with a 112T belt. Now its super easy to pedal even without the motor.
    – The Tektro mechanical disc brakes are really nice. I personally don’t subscribe to hydraulic anything on a bike. Unless you race, which you won’t with this bike, mechanical brakes are more than enough.
    – Lightweight Ashima Air Rotor discs – I add the Ashima Air rotors to all my bikes. They look cool and save a few grams.
    – Titanium fasteners – this is kind of a specialty thing. Replacing all the bolts with titanium saved me all of maybe 150 grams, but my goal was to count every gram, but in an affordable way.

    CONS:
    1. Weight is up there around 33 pounds, which is actually “light” for an e-bike. But my bike with my upgrades got me down to a svelte 28.5 pounds 🙂

    2. Range – its anywhere from 17 to 30 miles, yours may vary. For me it wasn’t a big deal since most of my rides are under 20 miles. If you enjoy rides more than 20 miles, consider the battery add-on.

    3. Tires – the WTB tires are not the greatest. They are heavy and don’t roll all that smoothly, but for most people they would be fine.

    4. Big chainring – the 63T is much too big for most people I think, making it hard to pedal without the motor. A 55T would be more adequate.

    5. Riser bar – I’m not a fan of riser bars, but that’s just a personal preference.

    Overall this is a great bike. My first e-bike because I held out for something nice that would not break the bank! Fun to ride and fun to upgrade!


    How does the bike* fit? Please share your height/size and the frame type you ordered, if applicable. I got a small frame and I'm 5'7". Fits great with a longer stem.


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  3. Doug

    Great bike, nice ride. I liked it so well I bought my wife one I replaced the handle bar grips, replaced the seat with the Brooks leather seat from my previous bike, added a kick stand, and added a rack in back- Why does my Gravel V2 have a lower trip odometer reading than my wife’s V2? Today I rode what I know to be a 20 mile ride, I have ridden it for years with different bikes and different speedomerters and it has always been 20 miles. The odometer on the bike was well over a mile shy of 20 miles. I rode with my wife this morning, 12 miles, and my bike said 11 miles. Is this because of the larger gravel tires? How can I correct this?


    How does the bike* fit? Please share your height/size and the frame type you ordered, if applicable. I'm 6 foot. ordered the large frame. Fits fine, except I wish I could move the seat back an inch or two


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  4. Ted S.

    High quality, easy to assemble, smooth to ride and fast in pedal assist. Over 100 miles in 3 weeks and never touched the throttle


    How does the bike* fit? Please share your height/size and the frame type you ordered, if applicable. Small frame with comfort seat option. I'm 5'3"and did well with seat at lowest position


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  5. JEFFREY R.

    Excellent product

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  6. Kyle

    This is my first Ebike and I’ve put over 300 miles on it in my first month of ownership. The first week of riding the battery would only last 20 miles, but as my legs gained strength the battery will last me 35 miles on a single charge.

    Delivery took exactly 7 days from ordering to arrive in Salem MA. The order processing was quick and you will need to sign your package with FedEx.

    I’d recommend this for someone who wants to go out biking, but doesn’t have the leg strength to tackle big hills. Having the power assist gives you a sense of confidence that you don’t have with acoustic bikes. This bike is a car replacement for me and the simple design keeps maintenance to the minimum.

    While the bike is light for an Ebike, it’s heavy compared to a non electric road bike. Without the pedal assist you feel the extra weight of the batteries and resistance with the belt drive. To access the internal batteries on the bike frame the screw has a torx bit. For people without tools, having a torx bit screw driver included would be a nice addition to the Alan keys that come with the order. The internal battery compartment is perfect for storing an AirTag, and having an unusual screwbit will make this harder for a thief to disable.

    Overall I’m very happy with the purchase. It’s been incredibly reliable, fun to ride and a great design.


    How does the bike* fit? Please share your height/size and the frame type you ordered, if applicable. 26 male 5’11 160lbs large frame.


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