Ride1Up
Ride1Up is a US-based electric bike brand founded in 2018 that builds quality-component ebikes at affordable prices.
Last updated September 15, 2026
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Overview
Ride1Up is an American electric bike company headquartered in San Diego, California, established in 2018. It was founded by Kevin Dugger, a seasoned bike mechanic and builder, who saw an opportunity to create affordable ebikes with quality components. The brand's mission is to get more people on e-bikes by offering exceptional quality ebikes with name-brand components at surprisingly affordable prices. Ride1Up designs and builds its electric bikes with a focus on value, performance, quality, and support, and provides domestic support with expert bike techs available by phone and email. Its product lineup includes models such as the Portola 02, Roadster v3, Vorsa, Vorsa Lite, Vorsa FT, Prodigy V2, CF Racer1, and TrailRush.
History
Ride1Up was born when founder Kevin Dugger realized that there weren't any affordable electric bikes built with quality components and materials that would last. At the time, decent ebikes seemed out of reach for most people, with most entry-level options starting at $2,000. As a seasoned bike mechanic and builder, Dugger knew there was an opportunity to create an affordable ebike with quality components, and Ride1Up was founded. The company has been meeting milestones of its mission since 2018 by providing people with exceptional quality ebikes with name-brand components at surprisingly affordable prices. Ride1Up is an American company headquartered in San Diego, California, and has been established since 2018.
Products and positioning
Unmatched value: high-quality electric bikes with name-brand components at surprisingly affordable prices, backed by US-based support.
Portola 02
Compact torque sensor folding electric bike, starting at $895.
Roadster v3
Lightweight premium electric bike.
Vorsa
Electric bike model eligible for HSA/FSA purchase.
Prodigy V2
Electric bike model eligible for HSA/FSA purchase.
TrailRush
Trail electric bike model eligible for HSA/FSA purchase.
CF Racer1
Electric bike model eligible for HSA/FSA purchase.
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