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Jasion EB5 Roamer ST vs Ride1Up Portola 02 Lite (15Ah)

Two commuter e-bikes at $699–$995, 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 Portola 02 Lite (15Ah) makes 30 Nm more torque.
  • The EB5 Roamer ST costs $296 less.
  • The Portola 02 Lite (15Ah) carries 192 Wh more battery.
  • The Portola 02 Lite (15Ah) is 5 lb lighter.
  • The EB5 Roamer ST uses a cadence sensor; the Portola 02 Lite (15Ah) uses a torque + cadence sensor.

Every spec, side by side

EB5 Roamer STPortola 02 Lite (15Ah)
Headline
Price$699$995
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$1.32 per Wh$1.38 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque60 Nm90 Nm
Motor power—750 W
Peak power1200 W—
DriveRear hubRear hub
Motor makeBrushless hub motorAKM
SensorCadenceTorque + cadence
Battery & range
Battery528 Wh720 Wh
Voltage48V48V
Capacity11 Ah15 Ah
CellsSDI 18650LG 21700 (Reention Flamingo)
Removable batteryYesYes
Range (claim)62 mi60 mi
Range as statedUp to 62 miles30-60 miles (15Ah), depending on rider weight, terrain, incline and assist
Est. real range26 mi36 mi
Estimate assumes20 Wh per mile20 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight65 lb60 lb
Max load330 lb342 lb
Class & speed
Ships as—Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks to—Class 3
Class—Class 2–3
ThrottleYesYes
Top assisted speed28 mph28 mph
Build
Gears7-speed8-speed
DrivetrainShimano 7-speedShimano Altus (11-32T)
BrakesMechanical discHydraulic disc
Front rotor—180 mm
Rear rotor—180 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Hardtail (front only)
Fork travel80 mm100 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpostNoNo
Tires26 x 1.9520 x 3 Arisun low-tread puncture resistant
DisplayLCD3.5" colour, iOS Find My, USB-C
Frame—Aluminum alloy
SizesOne size (rider 5'2" to 6'6")One size, folding (4'10" to 6'4")
Step-through optionYes—
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYesNo
RackYesNo
KickstandYes—
Safety—UL 2849*
Safety certification—UL 2849: most models, confirm this one
As the maker states itNo UL standard named on the product pages or site pages we readTUV ANSI/CAN/UL 2849 & 2271 compliant, certified through TUV for most of their inventory
Warranty1 yr1 yr
Warranty termsOne-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects for the initial purchaser, transferable only within that year; free accessories not covered (brand policy)1-Year Warranty against manufacturing defects (brand policy)

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

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