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Fiido C21 vs Ride1Up Vorsa

Two commuter e-bikes at $1,099–$1,345, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.

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Where they differ

  • The Vorsa carries 511 Wh more battery.
  • The Vorsa assists 13 mph faster.
  • The C21 is 26.4 lb lighter.
  • The Vorsa carries 176 lb more total load.
  • The C21 costs $246 less.
  • The C21 uses a torque sensor; the Vorsa uses a torque + cadence sensor.
  • The C21 is rigid; the Vorsa is hardtail (front only).
  • The C21 has no throttle; the Vorsa has a throttle.

Every spec, side by side

C21Vorsa
Headline
Price$1,099$1,345
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$5.26 per Wh$1.87 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque—95 Nm
Motor power250 W750 W
DriveRear hubRear hub
Motor makeMivice M080AKM
Drive system—AKM
SensorTorqueTorque + cadence
Battery & range
Battery208.8 Wh720 Wh
Voltage—48V
Capacity—15 Ah
CellsDMEGCSamsung 50GB 21700
Removable battery—Yes
Range (claim)62 mi60 mi
Range as statedUp to 62.14 miles30-60 miles
Est. real range17 mi36 mi
Estimate assumes12 Wh per mile20 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight38.6 lb65 lb
Max load264 lb440 lb
Rack capacity—150 lb
Class & speed
Ships as—Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks to—Class 3
Class—Class 2–3
ThrottleNoYes
Top assisted speed15.5 mph28 mph
Build
Gears9-speed8-speed
Drivetrain9-speedShimano Acera
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor—180 mm
Rear rotor—203 mm
SuspensionRigidHardtail (front only)
Fork travelRigid100 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionNoYes
Suspension seatpostNoNo
Tires700 x 40c (27.6 x 1.57 in), CST or Kenda27.5 x 2.6
Display2.4" color LCDRide1Up color display (iOS Find My, USB-C out)
FrameAluminum alloyAlloy
SizesM, L, XLXR, ST
Step-through optionNoYes
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYesYes
RackNoYes
KickstandYes—
Safety—UL 2849*
Safety certification—UL 2849: most models, confirm this one
As the maker states itProduct pages show a "CE/UKCA/UL Certified" badge without naming a UL standard; the FAQs list EN15194, CE, UN38.3 and MSDS. Only the Titan cargo bike shows a UL 2849 certificateTUV ANSI/CAN/UL 2849 & 2271 compliant, certified through TUV for most of their inventory
Warranty2 yr1 yr
Warranty termsFrame 36 months; motor, battery, display, controller, fork and drivetrain 24 months; torque sensor 6 months; lights, wheels and wear parts 3 months (brand policy)1-Year Warranty against manufacturing defects

Specs transcribed from fiido.com on 09/30/2026 and ride1up.com on 09/19/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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