Reviews
| 5 star | 82 | 82% |
| 4 star | 11 | 11% |
| 3 star | 5 | 5% |
| 2 star | 1 | 1% |
| 1 star | 0% |
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Eugene Pozniakoff
This fast, smooth, comfortable bike delivers everything I have wanted. The ability to keep up with the "fast guys" still not be gassed after 20 miles is a joy.
Michael
I am enjoying the Roadster V3 quite a bit. No complaints on the bike itself, although I recommend adding a suspension seatpost for more comfort. I got the extended range battery, which has been great for long rides, but do not use the mounting bolts that came with it; they protrude and scrape the paint on the extended battery case. Swapping them for low profile bolts fixed the issue.
Barbara S.
I had been riding a Core-5 for a little over three years, and once the battery starting losing power quickly (evidently at a normal time/mileage point), I decided it was time to upgrade. I loved my Core-5, but the Roadster V3 is a whole different animal. Fast, smooth, lighteweight for an e-bike, and very stealthy. It just feels like a well-designed, well-built machine - like driving a really nice car. The torque sensor is amazing. I keep trying to explain to people that somehow you can pedal more and work a little harder, yet it's easier to pedal than with the cadence sensor. I think it's something you just have to feel! I also love the suspension fork, hydraulic brakes (the brakes on my Core-5 were never quite right), and matte black fenders. So far I'd strongly recommend this bike. It arrived in perfect condition and assembly was pretty easy. I'm 5' 5" and the Medium size fits me really well. Well done, Ride1Up!
Manuel Hurtado
I love my new bike it makes my day super awesome no more traffic and high anxiety when I was in traffic
Alex Hearn
Exceptionally well-thought out rig with phenomenal performance. The torque-sensor motor setup is flawless & simple to master with a fluid, realistic power application that's never a jolt. Motor capacity is quite a bit more than what I'll use, I haven't strayed beyond "low" pedal-assist setting here in Colorado yet. Super clean aesthetics. Biggest surprise was brake performance, these guys work quite well despite being in the 'value' tier. Pirelli tires perform admirably & take tubeless well (as do OEM rims). Rear rim not particularly tough, didn't take long to get dinged up. Better attn to tension balance in wheels would help there. The rig is smooth all the way to 28mph, I've found ~25mph is about as fast as I want to cruise - beyond that the wind intensity becomes a thing & I want to get into a tuck. 20-25's great tho. Only complaint is the headlight, the output & beam pattern are pretty useless for night riding but at least visible to oncoming traffic. The attachment plate on stem is great, just needs a better lens/LED setup. Meanwhile a $15 handlebar mounted light from Amazon is a world better & a simple solution. Some changes I made to fit my style - smaller cassette range (11-25 or so) with +2t on front chainring makes for ideal gear range for me. Swapped rims for 38mm carbon & 14g butted spokes (surprisingly not a huge weight change there, stock rims are pretty svelte, just portly spokes). Also post/seat/bar/stem/grips for personal fit but the existing stuff was fine. Went up to 180 rotor in front but the 160 wasn't a problem.
Alex Hearn
Exceptionally well-thought out rig with phenomenal performance. The torque-sensor motor setup is flawless & simple to master with a fluid, realistic power application that's never a jolt. Motor capacity is quite a bit more than what I'll use, I haven't strayed beyond "low" pedal-assist setting here in Colorado yet. Super clean aesthetics. Biggest surprise was brake performance, these guys work quite well despite being in the 'value' tier. Pirelli tires perform admirably & take tubeless well (as do OEM rims). Rear rim not particularly tough, didn't take long to get dinged up. Better attn to tension balance in wheels would help there. The rig is smooth all the way to 28mph, I've found ~25mph is about as fast as I want to cruise - beyond that the wind intensity becomes a thing & I want to get into a tuck. 20-25's great tho. Only complaint is the headlight, the output & beam pattern are pretty useless for night riding but at least visible to oncoming traffic. The attachment plate on stem is great, just needs a better lens/LED setup. Meanwhile a $15 handlebar mounted light from Amazon is a world better & a simple solution. Some changes I made to fit my style - smaller cassette range (11-25 or so) with +2t on front chainring makes for ideal gear range for me. Swapped rims for 38mm carbon & 14g butted spokes (surprisingly not a huge weight change there, stock rims are pretty svelte, just portly spokes). Also post/seat/bar/stem/grips for personal fit but the existing stuff was fine. Went up to 180 rotor in front but the 160 wasn't a problem.
Alex Hearn
Exceptionally well-thought out rig with phenomenal performance. The torque-sensor motor setup is flawless & simple to master with a fluid, realistic power application that's never a jolt. Motor capacity is quite a bit more than what I'll use, I haven't strayed beyond "low" pedal-assist setting here in Colorado yet. Super clean aesthetics. Biggest surprise was brake performance, these guys work quite well despite being in the 'value' tier. Pirelli tires perform admirably & take tubeless well (as do OEM rims). Rear rim not particularly tough, didn't take long to get dinged up. Better attn to tension balance in wheels would help there. The rig is smooth all the way to 28mph, I've found ~25mph is about as fast as I want to cruise - beyond that the wind intensity becomes a thing & I want to get into a tuck. 20-25's great tho. Only complaint is the headlight, the output & beam pattern are pretty useless for night riding but at least visible to oncoming traffic. The attachment plate on stem is great, just needs a better lens/LED setup. Meanwhile a $15 handlebar mounted light from Amazon is a world better & a simple solution. Some changes I made to fit my style - smaller cassette range (11-25 or so) with +2t on front chainring makes for ideal gear range for me. Swapped rims for 38mm carbon & 14g butted spokes (surprisingly not a huge weight change there, stock rims are pretty svelte, just portly spokes). Also post/seat/bar/stem/grips for personal fit but the existing stuff was fine. Went up to 180 rotor in front but the 160 wasn't a problem.
Kenneth Selecman
Nice Bike
Thomas Rossman
The hardest thing about about the setup was getting it out of the box. After that it was together and on the road in no time.
MalabarJoe
I have been riding e-bikes for the last 15 years and have owned a number including higher-end brands such as Specialized and Bulls. The Roadster V3 is in a class of its own. I recently purchased the low step with front suspension and adjustable stem. Added the suspension seat post and a comfortable saddle and this bike rides like you are floating on air!! Also swapped out the gravel tires it came with for a smoother (asphalt oriented) Schwalbe Marathon Plus. For e-bikes, it's all about the weight and the Roadster V3 is one of the lightest e-bikes currently on the market. The fit and finish are perfect. When you triangulate between weight, price and features, its is hard to beat.
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I’m loving my new Roadster V3. It’s so cool that it really doesn’t look like a bulky e-bike and I can ride it around town and up those tough hills like a dream.
The bike fits me well. Maybe a smidge big for a 5"8' female b/c of the cross bar, but still works. I have the Large.
Great bike, easy to assemble
Great bike and very light
The V3 is a high-quality e-bike with excellent support from Ride1Up. After many years (and 13,500 miles) of using the V2 as a commuter (2 × 10 miles per day), I have a basis for comparison. Both bikes have belt drives and, thus, avoid oily pants at work.
Because reviews are subjective: I am in my 60s and overweight, too lazy and time-strapped for workouts, and with work travel as motivation.
The V3 has superior build quality, brakes, and range, and it is a great gravel bike for recreation. However, it has some downsides for commuting. The handlebars are too wide for pedestrian posts on campus (before I cut them by 12 inches); it is about 20% heavier; and the balloon tires (46 mm vs. 28 mm/700c) have significant rolling resistance.
As a result, the V3 is much slower. On flat ground, my average and maximum speeds with the V3 vs. the V2 are 15 vs. 21 mph and 19 vs. 24 mph, respectively. Torque sensors are often considered superior to cadence sensors—probably true for gravel riding, but not for commuting. A cadence sensor gives you control over the additional assist, similar to bike gears for climbing.
Even with slight hills or a headwind, I need to use the throttle to overcome the “hole” at about 16 mph on power level 4, whereas the V2 works fine on level 2–3. The cadence sensor also allows better control of additional assistance when needed uphill.
The V2 feels like it was designed as a one-speed ebike with a belt drive for people who enjoy biking but appreciate assistance after a long day. The V3 is an excellent motor-ebike targeted with many compromises.
PS: After a month of commuting and 300 miles with the V3, I switched back to the V2 for regular commuting, and really enjoy the V3 at the coast (with 500+ miles after 1/2 a year).
Excellent: Medium size, black and belt-drive.
This fast, smooth, comfortable bike delivers everything I have wanted. The ability to keep up with the “fast guys” still not be gassed after 20 miles is a joy.
This bike is AWSOME! It rides so nice!