Commuter
Ride1Up Portola 02 Lite (15Ah)
$995
Price
90 Nm
Torque
720 Wh
Battery
60 lb
Weight
Ride1Up Portola 02 Lite (15Ah) vs Ride1Up Prodigy V2 ECO
Two commuter e-bikes at $995–$1,295, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.
Where they differ
- The Portola 02 Lite (15Ah) carries 216 Wh more battery.
- The Portola 02 Lite (15Ah) costs $300 less.
- The Portola 02 Lite (15Ah) claims 10 more miles of range.
- The Portola 02 Lite (15Ah) carries 42 lb more total load.
- The Portola 02 Lite (15Ah) uses a torque + cadence sensor; the Prodigy V2 ECO uses a torque sensor.
- The Portola 02 Lite (15Ah) is rear hub; the Prodigy V2 ECO is mid-drive.
- The Portola 02 Lite (15Ah) ships as class 2–3; the Prodigy V2 ECO ships as class 3.
Every spec, side by side
| Portola 02 Lite (15Ah) | Prodigy V2 ECO | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $995 | $1,295 |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter |
| Price per Wh | $1.38 per Wh | $2.57 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | 90 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Motor power | 750 W | 250 W |
| Drive | Rear hub | Mid-drive |
| Motor make | AKM | Brose TF Sprinter |
| Drive system | — | Brose |
| Sensor | Torque + cadence | Torque |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 720 Wh | 504 Wh |
| Voltage | 48V | 36V |
| Capacity | 15 Ah | 14 Ah |
| Cells | LG 21700 (Reention Flamingo) | Samsung (Phylion BN21 pack) |
| Removable battery | Yes | — |
| Range (claim) | 60 mi | 50 mi |
| Range as stated | 30-60 miles (15Ah), depending on rider weight, terrain, incline and assist | 30-50 miles |
| Est. real range | 36 mi | 32 mi |
| Estimate assumes | 20 Wh per mile | 16 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | 60 lb | 58 lb |
| Max load | 342 lb | 300 lb |
| Rack capacity | — | 40 lb |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph | Class 3: pedal assist to 28 mph |
| Unlocks to | Class 3 | Class 3 |
| Class | Class 2–3 | Class 3 |
| Throttle | Yes | — |
| Top assisted speed | 28 mph | 28 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 8-speed | 9-speed |
| Drivetrain | Shimano Altus (11-32T) | Shimano Alivio 11-34T cassette, microSHIFT Advent derailleur |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | 180 mm | 180 mm |
| Rear rotor | 180 mm | 180 mm |
| Suspension | Hardtail (front only) | Hardtail (front only) |
| Fork travel | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Rear travel | None | None |
| Front suspension | Yes | Yes |
| Suspension seatpost | No | No |
| Tires | 20 x 3 Arisun low-tread puncture resistant | 27.5 x 2.25 (XR) / 27.5 x 2.10 (ST) |
| Display | 3.5" colour, iOS Find My, USB-C | Brose Display Allround, 1.5" color |
| Frame | Aluminum alloy | Alloy |
| Sizes | One size, folding (4'10" to 6'4") | ST, XR |
| Step-through option | — | Yes |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Fenders | No | Yes |
| Rack | No | Yes |
| Safety | UL 2849* | UL 2849* |
| Safety certification | UL 2849: most models, confirm this one | UL 2849: most models, confirm this one |
| As the maker states it | TUV ANSI/CAN/UL 2849 & 2271 compliant, certified through TUV for most of their inventory | TUV ANSI/CAN/UL 2849 & 2271 compliant, certified through TUV for most of their inventory |
| Warranty | 1 yr | 1 yr |
| Warranty terms | 1-Year Warranty against manufacturing defects (brand policy) | 1-Year Warranty against manufacturing defects |
Specs transcribed from ride1up.com on 09/30/2026 and ride1up.com on 10/05/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.