Ride1Up
Portola
Riders who want the most folding ebike per dollar, 750W power, hydraulic brakes, and a rack at a four-figure price.
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Strengths
- 750W hub motor with 65Nm torque is rare near $1,000, climbed Electric Bike Report's 12% test hill on throttle alone at 12.1 mph.
- Hydraulic disc brakes stopped from 20 mph more than a foot better than EBR's all-bike average.
- 8-speed Shimano Altus, suspension fork, lights, fenders, and a 130-lb-rated rear rack all included.
- Folds to fit most car trunks; fits riders from about 4 ft 10 in to 6 ft 4 in.
- Two battery options (504Wh / 643Wh) just $100 apart.
Weaknesses
- Standard 504Wh battery is small for a 750W motor, frequent riders should buy the larger pack.
- 60 lbs is heavy to carry folded up stairs.
- Cadence-sensor pedal assist feels less natural than torque-sensor rivals.
Specs
- Top Speed Mph
- 28
- Range Miles
- 40
- Motor Watts
- 750
- Battery Wh
- 504
- Weight Lbs
- 60
- Max Rider Weight Lbs
- 300
- Classification
- Class 2 (unlockable to Class 3)
- Throttle
- Yes
- Brakes
- Hydraulic disc
- Tire Size
- 20 in
- Suspension
- Front suspension fork
- Drivetrain
- 8-speed Shimano Altus
- Foldable
- Yes
Sources
Every claim in this guide that isn't first-person experience is traceable to one of the sources below. URLs verified at publication; some may rot. Let us know if so.
- Ride1UP Portola E-Bike Review — Electric Bike ReportFull test data: speed, range, hill and brake tests.
- The best electric bikes at every price level in May 2026 — ElectrekCurrent $1,095 price and May 2026 best-of inclusion.
By Max Langley·