Portola

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Compact folding electric bike

394 reviews

Portola Accessory Specials

Platform Rack

Sturdy Connect+ front rack. Utility accessory for groceries, bags, and cargo with easy installation.

$100

Front Rack with Basket

Sturdy front rack, basket, and netting. Utility accessory for groceries, bags, and cargo with easy installation.

$100

Insulated Cooler

Keep food and beverages hot or cold for picnic days and takeout.

$45

Pet Carrier (Open)

Pet Carrier with our quick Connect+ system for easy installation and removal.

$100

Phone Mount

Maps, music, and ride tracking at your fingertips with the handlebar-mounted phone holder.

$24

Touring Package

Essentials to elevate the comfort of your rides.

$100


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Features & Highlights

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Compact folding design. Hinge points at stem and downtube with secure locking strap. Folded dimensions: 19" x 29.5" x 33" (WxHxL)
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Welded 150lb rated rear rack, passenger and cargo capable. Connect+ system for snap-in of added accessories; basket, passenger seats, and pannier clip for easy pannier use.
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Handlebar mounted 2.2" LCD display. Customize each level of pedal assist and view live wattage output.
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Integrated 100 Lux LED front headlight and rear brake light. Display operated. See and be seen in low visibility.
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Hardened alloy fenders keep you and your bike clean when the terrain gets messy
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Wide 20"x3" Puncture Resistant Tires. Designed for roads and trail paths, low profile, and practical.
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Two keys for the removable integrated battery system. Theft protection design - quick swap of additional battery.
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UL certified 48V two amp charger and cable. LED indicator feature provides real-time charging status.
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Heavy duty adjustable length chainstay kickstand. High load capacity for extra support and stability.

Components & Tech Specs

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Motor
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48V 750W Geared Hub Motor, 65nm torque
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Controller
48V 20Amp DMHC Sine-wave
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Battery ($1095 Model)
48V 10.4Ah Reention Rhino - 500wh; UL 2271 Certified
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Battery ($1,195 Model)
48V 13.4Ah Reention Rhino - 643wh; UL 2271 Certified
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Display
KD21C Adjustable Speed Display
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Folding Stem
12° Rise, 285mm length, 31.8mm Bar Clamp
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Fork
80mm Suspension Travel, Hydraulic Lockout, 110mm dropout
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PAS Sensor
Ride1Up R1CBC (Current-Based-Cadence System)
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Brakes
Dual Piston Hydraulic Brakes, Electric Cut-Off Sensor, 180mm Rotors
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Tires
20”x3” Cross-Country Low-tread Puncture Resistant Tires
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Throttle
Left Hand Thumb Throttle
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Handlebar
Straight Bars: 31.8mm Bar Clamp, 6° Sweep, 0° Rise, 600mm Width
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Grips
Ergonomic Rubber Grips
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Shifters
Shimano Altus 8-speed trigger shifter
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Gearing
48T Front Alloy Chainring
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Freewheel
11-32T R1U Approved Freewheel
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Derailleur
Shimano Altus RD-M310
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Chain
KMC Professional 8-Speed Chain
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Rims
20in Double Walled
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Spokes
Stainless steel, 12G rear, 13G front
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Fenders
Hardened Alloy Fenders
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Rear Rack
150lbs Rated Loading Weight With Pannier Side Mount
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Front light
100 Lux Front Light
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Rear light
6V Commuter Brake Light
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Saddle
DDK City Comfort Saddle
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Seat Post
Zoom 31.6mm x 350mm
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Pedals
Sunlite Folding Pedals
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Additional
Water Bottle Bosses and Chainstay Guard

Dimensions & Sizing

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Portola
Bike Weight
Weight Capacity
Rider Height Range
A - Maximum Seat Height
B - Minimum Seat Height
C - Stand-over Height
D - Wheelbase
E - Downtube Length
F - Headtube Length
G - Seat Tube Length
H - Chainstay Length
I - Fork Length
J - Head Tube Angle
K - Seat Tube Angle
L - Stack
M - Handlebar Reach
N - Total Length
O - Handlebar Height
59lbs
342lbs
4'10"-6'4"
38.2in 968mm
30.2in 766mm
18.2in 463mm
44.3in 1127mm
23.9in 608mm
6.1in 155mm
14.7in 360mm
16.5in 421mm
16.5in 420mm
69°
75°
19.7in 502mm
18in 459mm
66.2in 1683mm
44.4in 1130mm
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Assembly & Support

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Bike Will Arrive 95% Assembled (electronics are pre-assembled).

Bikes In Stock Ship In Under 24 Hours. Email Tracking Provides Transit And Delivery Estimates Once Shipped. Package Size is 36″x29″x17″ and just under 83 lbs.

FAQ'S

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What are the benefits of folding bikes? minus plus

Folding electric bikes offer a multitude of benefits for urban commuters and outdoor enthusiasts. Their compact design allows for easy storage and transport, making them ideal for crowded city living or trips with limited space. The Portola’s powerful motor reduces the effort required for commuting and extends the range of your rides. Folding ebikes emit zero emissions and reduce your carbon footprint. Overall, the Portola folding electric bike offers a practical, sustainable, and health-conscious transportation solution in today’s world where conserving space and energy is a priority. To lean more, read our article on the benefits of folding ebikes.

Can you change the classes on the Portola? minus plus

Yes you can! The Portola folding ebike arrives in Class 2 out-of-the-box. You can easily change between a Class 1, 2, or 3 ebike through the handlebar display. This offers various benefits where you may need to limit your speed and capabilities depending on the where you are riding.

Can I test ride a bike? minus plus

We are a direct-to-consumer company both in pricing and strategy. You will generally pay a premium for the ability to test ride through a dealer. However, our bikes have been thoroughly tested by top reviewers such as Electric Bike Review, Electric Bike Report, Cycling Weekly, Clean Technica, Electrek and many others who have published their reviews on YouTube. Additionally, we are now supporting an independent network of owners offering their bikes for demos. Learn more here Locations

What can I expect ordering a bike from Ride1UP? minus plus

This article will explain all about what to expect when ordering a bike from us. Ordering With Us

Can I upgrade the battery? minus plus

Unfortunately the 14ah battery pack is the largest available that will fit this frame.

Can I switch the handlebars to another model? minus plus

No. The variations you see on the site are the only options we have.

Can you ship to _______? minus plus

We only ship within the US and Canada. The contiguous United States is FREE. Hawaii and Alaska is $600. Shipping to Canada is $100. We are not responsible for any additional tariffs charged by your local government which often times applied after importing. Unfortunately, we are not able to ship our bikes directly to Europe. You can use a shipping forwarder like ShopUsa.com to reach your country.

Are the bikes water-proof? minus plus

The bikes are not water-proof, they are water-resistant. While we do not recommend leaving the bikes out in the rain or riding in the rain or other hazardous conditions due to personal safety, the bikes can handle low pressure exposure to water. Do not submerge in water or expose to pressurized air or water. Storing your ebike in the elements could shorten the lifespan of the electric bike.

Reviews

4.8
Based on 394 reviews
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Eric H.

Worth every penny for the price and what I got. Perfect commuter.

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Laura M.

Zac took great care explaining everything about the bike.

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kelly o'sullivan

Lovely looking. Fairly easy to store and unpack (I'm a weakling so a little on the heavy side). Bought two and both need a derailleur tune-up. Skipping all over the place. Videos too large to upload.

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Scott S.

Love my e-bike. Assembly was minor, good instructions. I had one question about the derailer guard, a quick call to customer support answered it. The ride is nice, especially after I upgraded my seat post to a shock absorber one. The motor power, range and brakes are excellent. My wife has a different brand of e-trike, I think the quality of my Portola is better. I'm 74, 5'9", the bike works great for me. I haul the bike in a hitch mounted rack on the back of our RV.

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Scott S.

Love my e-bike. Assembly was minor, good instructions. I had one question about the derailer guard, a quick call to customer support answered it. The ride is nice, especially after I upgraded my seat post to a shock absorber one. The motor power, range and brakes are excellent. My wife has a different brand of e-trike, I think the quality of my Portola is better. I'm 74, 5'9", the bike works great for me. I haul the bike in a hitch mounted rack on the back of our RV.

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Sawyer P.

Very fun ride couldn’t be happier I use it to get to work and some cruising around town Took it to a lake the other day and went fishing the rack is nice for strapping gear and poles down onto. hoping to get the pet carrier add on for it soon because I like to bring my cat to work.

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Anonymous

Just loving my new E - bike. Whenever I’m locking it up, people ask me what price I paid and they can’t believe it. The detachable battery and the fold ability make this the best bike in town. I am the Star of Montreal up in Canada. Easy to assemble, but brought to a bike shop to make sure everything was A - OK. The bike looks amazing. It rides great. I highly recommend. Buying a better seat for a 50-year-old bum ha ha ha!

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Anonymous

Just loving my new E - bike. Whenever I’m locking it up, people ask me what price I paid and they can’t believe it. The detachable battery and the fold ability make this the best bike in town. I am the Star of Montreal up in Canada. Easy to assemble, but brought to a bike shop to make sure everything was A - OK. The bike looks amazing. It rides great. I highly recommend. Buying a better seat for a 50-year-old bum ha ha ha!

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Anonymous

Just loving my new E - bike. Whenever I’m locking it up, people ask me what price I paid and they can’t believe it. The detachable battery and the fold ability make this the best bike in town. I am the Star of Montreal up in Canada. Easy to assemble, but brought to a bike shop to make sure everything was A - OK. The bike looks amazing. It rides great. I highly recommend. Buying a better seat for a 50-year-old bum ha ha ha!

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Todd

Very cool bike! Happy with my purchase I was a little skeptical buying online without actually seeing it in person and trying it out but I have to say it exceeded my expectations the packaging was excellent. The bike came undamaged and easy to put together I was assuming it was going to take me a long time to figure it out but I was able to get up and running in less than a half an hour. The battery life and the charging time has been pretty good the torque has been good the finish and the quality is good and I feel like it’s lighter than the other folding bikes that I have and slightly more compact easier to put in your car. I say you can be a very small person to a average tall person but I say if you’re over 6 foot I would probably get something a little bigger. Customer service when I called it has been excellent and they have been very informative I feel like the price is definitely the best for what you get I wasn’t expecting to get the free rack in the front and a hat! so that was a nice bonus. Can’t wait to take it camping and on the trails / road. The battery is super easy to remove. These are a couple minor improvements that I think would help the bike but I’m still happy with my purchase. Color screen or app would be nice, for some reason I can’t get to the 28 miles an hour but it is still really fast ( but I don’t know if it’s something you have to get into the program and unlock ) All my other e-bikes the thumb throttle is on the right side so this is on the left side which is a little new to me. I will definitely recommend it to my friends looking for a E bike. The shipping was way faster than I was expecting it seemed like it only took 2-3 days. I may be purchasing another one soon!

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Todd

Very cool bike! Happy with my purchase I was a little skeptical buying online without actually seeing it in person and trying it out but I have to say it exceeded my expectations the packaging was excellent. The bike came undamaged and easy to put together I was assuming it was going to take me a long time to figure it out but I was able to get up and running in less than a half an hour. The battery life and the charging time has been pretty good the torque has been good the finish and the quality is good and I feel like it’s lighter than the other folding bikes that I have and slightly more compact easier to put in your car. I say you can be a very small person to a average tall person but I say if you’re over 6 foot I would probably get something a little bigger. Customer service when I called it has been excellent and they have been very informative I feel like the price is definitely the best for what you get I wasn’t expecting to get the free rack in the front and a hat! so that was a nice bonus. Can’t wait to take it camping and on the trails / road. The battery is super easy to remove. These are a couple minor improvements that I think would help the bike but I’m still happy with my purchase. Color screen or app would be nice, for some reason I can’t get to the 28 miles an hour but it is still really fast ( but I don’t know if it’s something you have to get into the program and unlock ) All my other e-bikes the thumb throttle is on the right side so this is on the left side which is a little new to me. I will definitely recommend it to my friends looking for a E bike. The shipping was way faster than I was expecting it seemed like it only took 2-3 days. I may be purchasing another one soon!

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Todd

Very cool bike! Happy with my purchase I was a little skeptical buying online without actually seeing it in person and trying it out but I have to say it exceeded my expectations the packaging was excellent. The bike came undamaged and easy to put together I was assuming it was going to take me a long time to figure it out but I was able to get up and running in less than a half an hour. The battery life and the charging time has been pretty good the torque has been good the finish and the quality is good and I feel like it’s lighter than the other folding bikes that I have and slightly more compact easier to put in your car. I say you can be a very small person to a average tall person but I say if you’re over 6 foot I would probably get something a little bigger. Customer service when I called it has been excellent and they have been very informative I feel like the price is definitely the best for what you get I wasn’t expecting to get the free rack in the front and a hat! so that was a nice bonus. Can’t wait to take it camping and on the trails / road. The battery is super easy to remove. These are a couple minor improvements that I think would help the bike but I’m still happy with my purchase. Color screen or app would be nice, for some reason I can’t get to the 28 miles an hour but it is still really fast ( but I don’t know if it’s something you have to get into the program and unlock ) All my other e-bikes the thumb throttle is on the right side so this is on the left side which is a little new to me. I will definitely recommend it to my friends looking for a E bike. The shipping was way faster than I was expecting it seemed like it only took 2-3 days. I may be purchasing another one soon!

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Todd

Very cool bike! Happy with my purchase I was a little skeptical buying online without actually seeing it in person and trying it out but I have to say it exceeded my expectations the packaging was excellent. The bike came undamaged and easy to put together I was assuming it was going to take me a long time to figure it out but I was able to get up and running in less than a half an hour. The battery life and the charging time has been pretty good the torque has been good the finish and the quality is good and I feel like it’s lighter than the other folding bikes that I have and slightly more compact easier to put in your car. I say you can be a very small person to a average tall person but I say if you’re over 6 foot I would probably get something a little bigger. Customer service when I called it has been excellent and they have been very informative I feel like the price is definitely the best for what you get I wasn’t expecting to get the free rack in the front and a hat! so that was a nice bonus. Can’t wait to take it camping and on the trails / road. The battery is super easy to remove. These are a couple minor improvements that I think would help the bike but I’m still happy with my purchase. Color screen or app would be nice, for some reason I can’t get to the 28 miles an hour but it is still really fast ( but I don’t know if it’s something you have to get into the program and unlock ) All my other e-bikes the thumb throttle is on the right side so this is on the left side which is a little new to me. I will definitely recommend it to my friends looking for a E bike. The shipping was way faster than I was expecting it seemed like it only took 2-3 days. I may be purchasing another one soon!

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Reviews With Photos
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  1. Steven Collins

    Our bikes are awesome! We bought two. Solid construction and easy to assemble (minimal assembly required). A very high-quality product!

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  2. Rebecca Catacalos

    the greatest!!

    2 days ago
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  3. mike kirkwood

    Very well built. Sturdy, fast, and a joy to ride. I have confidence, after reading many reviews, that I made the right choice, and the bike will not fall apart or require any maintenance to keep it rolling along. I would have preferred a grip throttle over a thumb throttle, but that’s just my preference. Thanks for a top-notch product. Mike

    3 days ago
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  4. Marc A.

    Really well made. I now commute to work on my Portola and love it.

    5 days ago
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  5. John Bourgoin

    Seems great
    Some slight issue with noise, but your help department was good

    5 days ago
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  6. Laura G.

    My husband and I bought two Portola’s. The delivery was quick and they were easy to assemble. We are enjoying our rides together each day – not bad for 70 year olds who haven’t been on a bike in years!

    6 days ago
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