Ride1Up has been producing affordable, good looking electric bikes for years. This year they’re back with the Portola, a sleek lightweight folding electric bike that’s sure to find its way into many homes, RVs, boats, and apartments around the world.
Stepping back and looking at the bike, its low frame features an oversized down tube which houses the battery. The frame itself is painted in a nice matte indigo and also comes in sea turquoise or gloss black. Ride1Up’s frame design and paint choices have always been a standout for us, and the Portola is no exception. It’s stunning to look at, from the refined Ride1Up badge up front to the paint-matched, integrated rear rack, the entire bike is a really elegant package.
The size seems perfect for use in an all-around family bike. It’s small enough that with the seats down, smaller humans are able to ride it, and at full extension of the seat, even oversized humans are able to get around on it comfortably. Its ability to fold is a fantastic little perk that’s complemented by the integrated snap closure on the rear rack that helps keep everything secure and folded up.