I haven’t ridden the Ride1Up 700 Series. It’s a full size commuter that Ride1Up lists at $1,595, with a 750W hub motor, a 100mm suspension fork and hydraulic brakes, and on paper it reads like a faster, longer travel cousin of the Ride1Up Turris I filmed. This page is built only from Ride1Up’s official 700 Series page, which I checked on Oct 23 and again on Oct 27, 2026, plus the specs of bikes I have reviewed. Nothing here is a riding impression.
Can you buy one right now?
Not at the moment. As of Oct 27, 2026, every 700 Series option on ride1up.com shows “Out of Stock”: both the step-over XR and step-through ST frames, in Cloud White, Indigo and Matte Graphite Gray, all at $1,595. Ride1Up doesn’t give a restock date on the page.
If you need a bike now, I’ve listed real alternatives near the end of this page, including one from Ride1Up that shows in stock.
Should you buy one when it’s back?
On paper, the 700 Series puts a lot of hardware on a $1,595 commuter. Ride1Up lists a 750W sustained rear hub, a 48V 15Ah battery, a 100mm hydraulic lockout fork, Tektro hydraulic brakes on 180mm rotors, 27.5 by 2.4 inch tires, an 8-speed Shimano Acera drivetrain, alloy fenders, a 50 lb rear rack and an 80 lux headlight with a rear brake light. It’s a Class 2 and 3 bike, with pedal assist to 28 mph and the throttle to 20 mph.
That makes it a fit for a rider who wants speed and solid brakes for pavement and light gravel. The trade-offs are on paper too. It uses Ride1Up’s current based cadence sensor, called R1CBC, not a torque sensor. It weighs 62 lb. And the rack is a commuter rack, not a passenger rack.
Motor and speed
Ride1Up rates the motor at 750W sustained. “Sustained” means it’s rated to hold that output, not just hit it for a moment. A rear hub drives the wheel directly, so it doesn’t load the chain the way a mid-drive does.
Out of the box, pedal assist goes to 28 mph, which is Class 3 territory, and the throttle stops at 20 mph. Class 3 bikes are restricted from some multi-use paths in many states, so read my Class 2 vs Class 3 guide before you pick a setting.
The cadence sensor turns the motor on when the cranks spin, without measuring how hard you push. Some riders like that the motor does the work. A torque sensor scales help to your effort, which usually feels closer to a regular bike. The Velotric Discover 2 I filmed has a torque sensor you can switch toward a cadence feel in Velotric’s app, so if you aren’t sure which you’d like, that’s one way to see both.
Battery and range
Ride1Up’s spec table lists a 48V 15Ah Reention pack with Samsung 21700 cells, which works out to about 720Wh by my math, and the page says the battery is UL 2271 certified. Ride1Up rates the range at 30 to 50 miles. That depends on rider weight, hills and assist level, and riding at 28 mph uses far more energy than 20 mph, so I’d plan on the low end if you ride fast.
There’s one conflict on the page. The FAQ on the same page says the 14Ah pack is the largest available for this frame, which doesn’t match the 15Ah in the spec table. Ask Ride1Up which pack ships before you order.
Brakes, fork and tires
Ride1Up lists Tektro dual piston hydraulic brakes with 180mm rotors and an electric cut-off. Hydraulic brakes need less hand force than cable discs, and bigger rotors handle heat better, which matters on a bike that can reach 28 mph.
The fork is a hydraulic lockout with 100mm of travel. That’s more than the 65mm fork Aventon listed on the Aventon Level.2 and the 80mm fork Velotric lists on the Discover 2, and it matches the 100mm fork on the Turris. The lockout firms it up for smooth pavement.
The tires are 27.5 by 2.4 inches, a big wheel, mid width tire. Larger wheels roll over cracks more easily than 20 inch wheels, and 2.4 inches adds cushion without the drag of a 4 inch fat tire.
Fit, weight and cargo
Ride1Up lists two frames. The XR fits riders from 5’5” to 6’4”, and the ST fits 5’0” to 6’2”. Both list 62 lb and a 300 lb weight capacity. The rear rack is rated for 50 lb with panniers. That’s fine for a commute bag or groceries, not a passenger.
Ride1Up ships to your door with a 1-year warranty, free shipping and 30-day returns, according to the support strip on the product page. Read the warranty and return pages for the conditions before you buy.
How it compares with bikes I’ve filmed
The closest bike I’ve filmed is its sibling, the Ride1Up Turris. Ride1Up lists the Turris with the same 750W sustained motor rating, the same R1CBC cadence sensor, a 100mm lockout fork, 180mm hydraulic brakes and 27.5 by 2.4 inch tires, but with a 672Wh battery, a 7-speed Shimano Altus drivetrain and 54 lb. On paper, the 700 Series adds a slightly bigger battery and an extra gear for 8 more pounds. The Turris was $1,395 on Oct 27, 2026, and it also showed out of stock in every option.
The Ride1Up Cafe Cruiser is another 750W Ride1Up I’ve reviewed, with a 720Wh battery, 26 by 3 inch tires, an 80mm fork and 65 lb, per Ride1Up. It’s a cruiser with wider tires rather than a commuter with a long fork.
The Velotric Discover 2 lists a 750W hub, 75 Nm, a 705.6Wh battery, 180mm hydraulic brakes, an 80mm fork, 63 lb and a 440 lb max load, and it has turn signals in the rack. It’s $1,499 on velotricbike.com as of Oct 27, 2026.
None of this is a ride comparison. These are published numbers next to bikes I’ve ridden.
Alternatives you can buy now
As of Oct 27, 2026, the Velotric Discover 2 shows in stock at $1,499, though only the Large frame in Cherry Crimson. It’s the filmed commuter closest to the 700 Series on battery, brakes and price.
From Ride1Up itself, the Prodigy V2 ECO shows in stock at $1,295 in both frames. It’s a different kind of bike, a Brose mid-drive with a torque sensor and no throttle, and I haven’t ridden it either.
Who it fits, on paper
The 700 Series makes sense for a commuter who wants 28 mph assist, hydraulic brakes and a longer travel fork for around $1,600, rides mostly pavement with some gravel, and fits the 5’0” to 6’4” range. It’s less of a fit if you need to carry a passenger or heavy cargo, want a torque sensor, or mostly ride paths where Class 3 isn’t allowed and don’t want to keep it at 20 mph.
FAQ
Has Will ridden the 700 Series?
No. I haven’t ridden it, and this page is built from Ride1Up’s official page.
Is it in stock?
Not as of Oct 27, 2026. Every frame and color shows out of stock on ride1up.com.
Does it have a throttle?
Yes, Ride1Up lists a throttle to 20 mph, with pedal assist to 28 mph.
Torque or cadence sensor?
Ride1Up lists its R1CBC current based cadence system.
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