Ride1Up Roadster V3
The e-bike that hides it — a 40 lb single-speed-look commuter with a quiet 500W Mivice hub, an Intui-Drive torque sensor, a battery buried in the down tube and an optional Gates carbon belt.
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The Engineering
Stealth By Design
Quiet 500W Mivice Hub
500W · 50 Nm · torque sensor
Barely-There Motor
A compact angled-gear Mivice hub is quiet and light, and the Intui-Drive torque sensor meters power to your effort for a natural ride.
Class 1–3
28mph capable and certified to ANSI/CAN/UL 2849, with an integrated thumb throttle.
Hidden Battery
A 36V 10Ah 360Wh Samsung pack lives inside the down tube — removable, lockable and invisible.
Chain Or Belt
9-speed chain · Gates belt
microSHIFT Advent
The chain build runs a 9-speed microSHIFT Advent trigger with an 11–36T range for real hills.
Gates Carbon Belt
Choose the Dayco/Gates carbon belt for a silent, grease-free, near-zero-maintenance drivetrain.
700c Gravel Tyres
700×45c Schwalbe G-One or Continental Terra rubber rolls fast and takes rough tarmac in its stride.
Light & Simple
40 lbs · aluminium
Just 40 Pounds
At around 40 lbs it's one of the lightest e-bikes going — easy to carry upstairs or onto a rack.
Tektro Hydraulics
Tektro HD-R285 2-piston hydraulic discs give confident, low-effort stopping.
OLED Cockpit
A tiny Velofox 1.3in OLED keeps the clean look while showing speed, battery and assist.
Find Your Fit
Size & Fittings
Ride1Up Roadster V3 700c · Low-step / Med / Lrg
Will It Fit You?
- Rider heightLow-step, Medium & Large sizes
- Wheel size700c
- Weight~40 lbs
- Max payload300 lbs
- FrameLightweight aluminium alloy
- ClassClass 1–3, 28 mph
Three frame sizes (including a low-step) cover most riders. The Roadster is about lightness and stealth rather than outright range — 20–40 miles from the 360Wh pack, and a featherweight 40 lbs to carry.
The Numbers
Full Specifications
Source: ride1up.com →⚡ E-System
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🔧 Chassis & Brakes
✨ Features & Options
The Bike Cave Verdict
Ben's Take
The Roadster V3 is the anti-e-bike e-bike. At around 40 lbs with the battery hidden in the down tube and a single-speed silhouette, it looks like a nice analogue commuter and rides like a quiet, torque-sensing electric one. The 500W Mivice hub and 360Wh battery won't win range or power contests, but that's not the point — this is about a light, clean, low-maintenance city bike you can carry upstairs, and the optional Gates belt makes it genuinely fuss-free. For urban riders who want assistance without the bulk and the look, it's one of the most tasteful things Ride1Up makes. Full ride review to come.
👍 What stands out
- Genuinely light at ~40 lbs
- Stealth looks — hidden battery, clean lines
- Natural torque-sensor power delivery
- Optional silent Gates carbon belt drive
- Fast-rolling 700c gravel tyres
👎 What to know
- Not yet reviewed on camera — score to come
- Small 360Wh battery limits range
- 500W hub is the mildest motor in the line
- Not built for cargo or big hills
Kit it out
Accessories made for the Ride1Up Roadster V3
All Ride1Up accessories (9 matched) →Ride1Up builds these for this bike. Fitment comes from Ride1Up's own product listings, not our guesswork.
Roadster V2 & V3 Add-On Battery$295→
Roadster V2 & V3 Add-On Battery$295→
Roadster v3 Battery$255→
Roadster v2 Replacement Battery$215→
Roadster v3 Rear Rack$55→
Touring Package$135→
Ride1Up Utility Panniers$70→
Roadster v3 Replacement Parts$30→
Roadster V2 and Gravel Roadster Replacement Parts$30→