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Ride1Up Portola 02 Lite (15Ah)

CommuterRear hubTorque + cadence sensor
Class 2–3
Legal class
28 mph
Top speed
90 Nm
Torque
720 Wh
Battery
60 mi
Claimed range
60 lb
Weight
342 lb
Max load
The Lite build of the Portola 02: same folding frame, 750W AKM hub (90 Nm), Intui-Drive dual torque and cadence sensing, 100mm lockout fork, 20 x 3 tyres and 28 mph pedal assist with a 20 mph thumb throttle, shipping as Class 2 and settable to Class 1, 2 or 3. Per the page FAQ the Lite has "a more minimalist setup without the welded rack, fenders, or integrated rear lighting": a 100 lux front light and a rechargeable seatpost rear light instead of the 02's brake light with turn signals. THIS URL SELLS TWO BIKES, EACH WITH TWO BATTERIES: Lite 10Ah $895 / 15Ah $995, Portola 02 10Ah $995 / 15Ah $1,095; this record is the Lite with the 15Ah pack. 720Wh is 48V x 15Ah, the pack voltage taken from Ride1Up's Portola 02 Battery page (ride1up.com/product/portola-02-battery/). Weight 60 lb and the 342 lb limit are from the page's sizing table for the Lite 15Ah (58 lb with 10Ah). Battery TUV certified to UL 2271, bike to ANSI/CAN/UL 2849. Ride1Up publishes no model year, so 2026 is the year the page was read.
$995Manufacturer price, 09/30/2026
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Full specification

Headline
Price$995
CategoryCommuter
Price per Wh$1.38 per Wh
Model year2026
Motor
Torque90 Nm
Motor power750 W
DriveRear hub
Motor makeAKM
SensorTorque + cadence
Battery & range
Battery720 Wh
Voltage48V
Capacity15 Ah
CellsLG 21700 (Reention Flamingo)
Removable batteryYes
Range (claim)60 mi
Range as stated30-60 miles (15Ah), depending on rider weight, terrain, incline and assist
Est. real range36 mi
Estimate assumes20 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight60 lb
Max load342 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks toClass 3
ClassClass 2–3
ThrottleYes
Top assisted speed28 mph
Build
Gears8-speed
DrivetrainShimano Altus (11-32T)
BrakesHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)
Fork travel100 mm
Rear travelNone
Front suspensionYes
Suspension seatpostNo
Tires20 x 3 Arisun low-tread puncture resistant
Display3.5" colour, iOS Find My, USB-C
FrameAluminum alloy
SizesOne size, folding (4'10" to 6'4")
Included
LightsYes
FendersNo
RackNo
SafetyUL 2849*
Safety certificationUL 2849: most models, confirm this one
As the maker states itTUV ANSI/CAN/UL 2849 & 2271 compliant, certified through TUV for most of their inventory
Warranty1 yr
Warranty terms1-Year Warranty against manufacturing defects (brand policy)

Safety certification: UL 2849: most models, confirm this one. Ride1Up states: “TUV ANSI/CAN/UL 2849 & 2271 compliant, certified through TUV for most of their inventory” (source). That is the manufacturer’s own claim, not something we verified, you can check a specific model in UL’s Product iQ database. Why this matters.

Specs transcribed from ride1up.com on 09/30/2026. Fields the manufacturer does not publish are shown as “—” rather than estimated. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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