Commuter
Ride1Up Turris
$1,395
Price
90 Nm
Torque
672 Wh
Battery
54 lb
Weight
Ride1Up Turris vs Velotric Fold 1
Two commuter e-bikes at $1,299–$1,395, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.
Where they differ
- The Fold 1 carries 140 lb more total load.
- The Turris makes 20 Nm more torque.
- The Turris is 9 lb lighter.
- The Turris carries 64 Wh more battery.
- The Fold 1 claims 5 more miles of range.
Every spec, side by side
| Turris | Fold 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $1,395 | $1,299 |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter |
| Price per Wh | $2.08 per Wh | $2.14 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | 90 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Motor power | 750 W | 750 W |
| Peak power | — | 1050 W |
| Drive | Rear hub | Rear hub |
| Motor make | AKM | Velotric |
| Drive system | AKM | — |
| Sensor | Cadence | Cadence |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 672 Wh | 608 Wh |
| Voltage | 48V | 48V |
| Capacity | 14 Ah | — |
| Cells | LG (Reention Prism) | 18650 |
| Removable battery | Yes | — |
| Range (claim) | 50 mi | 55 mi |
| Range as stated | 30-50 miles | Up to 55 miles pedal assist, 45 miles on throttle |
| Est. real range | 42 mi | 30 mi |
| Estimate assumes | 16 Wh per mile | 20 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | 54 lb | 63 lb |
| Max load | 300 lb | 440 lb |
| Rack capacity | — | 120 lb |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph | Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph |
| Unlocks to | Class 3 | Class 3 |
| Class | Class 2–3 | Class 2–3 |
| Throttle | Yes | Yes |
| Top assisted speed | 28 mph | 28 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 7-speed | 7-speed |
| Drivetrain | Shimano Altus | Shimano 7-speed (11-28T) |
| 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 | 60 mm |
| Rear travel | None | None |
| Front suspension | Yes | Yes |
| Suspension seatpost | No | No |
| Tires | 27.5 x 2.4 | 20 x 3.0 puncture resistant |
| Display | KD21C LCD 2.2" | 1.8" LCD |
| Frame | Alloy | Aluminum alloy |
| Sizes | ST, XR | One size (4'9" to 6'5") |
| Step-through option | Yes | Yes |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Fenders | Yes | Yes |
| Rack | No | Yes |
| Kickstand | Yes | 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 | Most Velotric e-bikes are UL 2271 Recognized and UL 2849 Certified |
| Warranty | 1 yr | 2 yr |
| Warranty terms | 1-Year Warranty against manufacturing defects | 2 Year Warranty (brand policy) |
Specs transcribed from ride1up.com on 09/19/2026 and www.velotricbike.com on 09/30/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.