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Roadster V3
Ride1Up
Class 3
Road / Gravel

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
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 last verified against the maker on August 29, 2026. Maker's page does not publish peak motor power or the frame's alloy grade.

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-Smith · August 13, 2026 · Assessed against how we score

Research-based verdict. This 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.