Roadster V3
$1,295
MSRP
The Roadster V3 keeps the stealth formula and fixes the V2's two real complaints: mechanical brakes and cadence assist are gone, replaced by hydraulics and a torque sensor.
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Full specifications
- MSRP
- $1,295
- Category
- Road / Gravel
- Class
- Class 3
- Top Speed
- 28 mph
- Motor
- Ride1Up 500W geared hub (Hub)
- Motor Power
- 500W nominal / 750W peak
- Torque
- 50 Nm
- Battery
- 313Wh, Integrated downtube Li-Ion, UL 2849 certified
- Range
- up to 35 miles
- Weight
- 35 lbs
- Frame
- 6061 Aluminum
- Brakes
- Hydraulic disc
- Drivetrain
- Gates Carbon Drive belt, singlespeed
- Suspension
- None
- Tires
- 700×32c
- Max Payload
- 300 lbs
- Warranty
- 1 yr
Specs compiled from manufacturer materials; not yet re-verified against the maker.
What we love
- Intui-Drive torque sensor is a huge step over the V2's cadence assist
- Hydraulic brakes fix the V2's biggest flaw
- Still looks like a normal bike, still silent belt drive
What we'd change
- Range remains modest
- Singlespeed only — hills are all you
Our verdict
By Sean Lupton · August 13, 2026 · Scored 8.5/10 against how we score
Research-based verdict. This score is an editorial assessment built from spec analysis, verified owner reports, and independent third-party testing — not our own test ride (yet).
The Roadster V3 is for the rider who wants an e-bike that doesn't look, sound or park like one. At 35 lbs with a belt drive and a battery hidden in the downtube, it passes for an ordinary city bike — which for many buyers is the entire point.
The 8.5 reflects how completely it answers the V2's two standing complaints: the Intui-Drive torque sensor replaces the old cadence assist's on-off surging, and hydraulic discs replace mechanical calipers. It loses ground on range — roughly 35 miles from 313Wh is honest but modest — and the singlespeed drivetrain means steep hills are negotiated with your legs, not a derailleur.
Flat city, short-to-medium commute, allergic to maintenance: this is the pick. Long hilly rides are the wrong brief for it.
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