Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) vs NIU BQi-C3 Pro

Overview

Category Scores

Where Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) wins

  • More torque 65 Nm vs 45 Nm
  • Excellent ride comfort Front suspension, 3.0" tires
  • More motor power 750 W vs 500 W
  • Lighter 59 lbs vs 70.5 lbs
  • Good features
  • Hydraulic disc brakes Stronger, more consistent stopping with less hand effort

Where NIU BQi-C3 Pro wins

  • Bigger battery 960 Wh vs 643 Wh
  • Belt drive No chain lube or rust and far less drivetrain maintenance

Specifications

55
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah)
51
NIU BQi-C3 Pro

Motor & Drive

Motor & Drive comparison
SpecificationRide1Up Portola (13.4Ah)NIU BQi-C3 Pro
Torque
65 Nm
45 Nm
Motor Brand
BafangNIU
Motor Position
Rear HubRear Hub
Sensor Type
CadenceCadence
Motor Power
750 W
500 W
Peak Power
812 W
750 W
Motor Type
HubHub
Assist Levels
5
3
Torque
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) 65 Nm
NIU BQi-C3 Pro 45 Nm
Motor Brand
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) Bafang
NIU BQi-C3 Pro NIU
Motor Position
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) Rear Hub
NIU BQi-C3 Pro Rear Hub
Sensor Type
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) Cadence
NIU BQi-C3 Pro Cadence
Motor Power
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) 750 W
NIU BQi-C3 Pro 500 W
Peak Power
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) 812 W
NIU BQi-C3 Pro 750 W
Motor Type
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) Hub
NIU BQi-C3 Pro Hub
Assist Levels
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) 5
NIU BQi-C3 Pro 3

Battery & Range

Battery & Range comparison
SpecificationRide1Up Portola (13.4Ah)NIU BQi-C3 Pro
Battery
643 Wh
960 Wh
Max Range
40 mi
90 mi
Voltage
48 V48 V
Amp Hours
13.4 Ah
20 Ah
Removable Battery
Yes
Yes
Battery Position
DowntubeDowntube
Battery
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) 643 Wh
NIU BQi-C3 Pro 960 Wh
Max Range
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) 40 mi
NIU BQi-C3 Pro 90 mi
Voltage
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) 48 V
NIU BQi-C3 Pro 48 V
Amp Hours
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) 13.4 Ah
NIU BQi-C3 Pro 20 Ah
Removable Battery
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) Yes
NIU BQi-C3 Pro Yes
Battery Position
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) Downtube
NIU BQi-C3 Pro Downtube

Component Quality

Component Quality comparison
SpecificationRide1Up Portola (13.4Ah)NIU BQi-C3 Pro
Brake Brand
Gemma—
Brake Type
Hydraulic DiscMechanical Disc
Rotor Size (Front)
180 mm180 mm
Rotor Size (Rear)
180 mm180 mm
Derailleur
Shimano Altus RD-M310—
Shifter
TriggerNone
Drive System
ChainBelt
Gears
8
1
Cassette
11-32T22T
Tire Brand
ChaoyangNIU
Frame Material
AluminumAluminum
IP Rating
IPX4
IPX2
Certifications
UL 2849, UL 2271UL 2849
Brake Brand
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) Gemma
NIU BQi-C3 Pro
Brake Type
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) Hydraulic Disc
NIU BQi-C3 Pro Mechanical Disc
Rotor Size (Front)
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) 180 mm
NIU BQi-C3 Pro 180 mm
Rotor Size (Rear)
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) 180 mm
NIU BQi-C3 Pro 180 mm
Derailleur
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) Shimano Altus RD-M310
NIU BQi-C3 Pro
Shifter
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) Trigger
NIU BQi-C3 Pro None
Drive System
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) Chain
NIU BQi-C3 Pro Belt
Gears
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) 8
NIU BQi-C3 Pro 1
Cassette
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) 11-32T
NIU BQi-C3 Pro 22T
Tire Brand
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) Chaoyang
NIU BQi-C3 Pro NIU
Frame Material
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) Aluminum
NIU BQi-C3 Pro Aluminum
IP Rating
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) IPX4
NIU BQi-C3 Pro IPX2
Certifications
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) UL 2849, UL 2271
NIU BQi-C3 Pro UL 2849

Comfort

Comfort comparison
SpecificationRide1Up Portola (13.4Ah)NIU BQi-C3 Pro
Front Suspension
AirNone
Front Travel
80 mm—
Rear Suspension
NoneNone
Rear Travel
0 mm—
Seatpost Suspension
No
No
Front Suspension
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) Air
NIU BQi-C3 Pro None
Front Travel
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) 80 mm
NIU BQi-C3 Pro
Rear Suspension
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) None
NIU BQi-C3 Pro None
Rear Travel
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) 0 mm
NIU BQi-C3 Pro
Seatpost Suspension
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) No
NIU BQi-C3 Pro No

Practicality

Practicality comparison
SpecificationRide1Up Portola (13.4Ah)NIU BQi-C3 Pro
Weight
59 lbs
70.5 lbs
Weight Limit
300 lbs
287 lbs
Display
LCDTFT
Display Size
2.2 "3.5 "
App Compatible
No
No
Connectivity
NoneNone
Integrated Lights
Yes
Yes
Throttle
Yes
Yes
Fenders
Yes
Yes
Rear Rack
Yes
Yes
Front Rack
No
No
Kickstand
Yes
Yes
Walk Assist
No
No
Alarm/Security
No
No
Special Features
Folding, Tubeless ReadyBelt Drive, Dual Battery, Gates Belt Drive
Weight
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) 59 lbs
NIU BQi-C3 Pro 70.5 lbs
Weight Limit
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) 300 lbs
NIU BQi-C3 Pro 287 lbs
Display
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) LCD
NIU BQi-C3 Pro TFT
Display Size
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) 2.2 "
NIU BQi-C3 Pro 3.5 "
App Compatible
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) No
NIU BQi-C3 Pro No
Connectivity
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah)
NIU BQi-C3 Pro
Integrated Lights
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) Yes
NIU BQi-C3 Pro Yes
Throttle
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) Yes
NIU BQi-C3 Pro Yes
Fenders
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) Yes
NIU BQi-C3 Pro Yes
Rear Rack
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) Yes
NIU BQi-C3 Pro Yes
Front Rack
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) No
NIU BQi-C3 Pro No
Kickstand
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) Yes
NIU BQi-C3 Pro Yes
Walk Assist
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) No
NIU BQi-C3 Pro No
Alarm/Security
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) No
NIU BQi-C3 Pro No
Special Features
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) Folding, Tubeless Ready
NIU BQi-C3 Pro Belt Drive, Dual Battery, Gates Belt Drive

Speed & Class

Speed & Class comparison
SpecificationRide1Up Portola (13.4Ah)NIU BQi-C3 Pro
E-Bike Class
Class 1, Class 2, Class 3Class 3
Top Assist Speed
28 mph28 mph
Throttle Top Speed
20 mph
28 mph
E-Bike Class
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) Class 1, Class 2, Class 3
NIU BQi-C3 Pro Class 3
Top Assist Speed
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) 28 mph
NIU BQi-C3 Pro 28 mph
Throttle Top Speed
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) 20 mph
NIU BQi-C3 Pro 28 mph

Wheels & Tires

Wheels & Tires comparison
SpecificationRide1Up Portola (13.4Ah)NIU BQi-C3 Pro
Wheel Size
20 "—
Tire Type
HybridHybrid
Tire Width
3 "2.4 "
Puncture Protection
No
Yes
Wheel Size
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) 20 "
NIU BQi-C3 Pro
Tire Type
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) Hybrid
NIU BQi-C3 Pro Hybrid
Tire Width
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) 3 "
NIU BQi-C3 Pro 2.4 "
Puncture Protection
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) No
NIU BQi-C3 Pro Yes

Frame & Geometry

Frame & Geometry comparison
SpecificationRide1Up Portola (13.4Ah)NIU BQi-C3 Pro
Frame Style
Step-ThroughStep-Through
Sizes Available
One SizeOne Size
Rack Capacity
130 lbs
66 lbs
Frame Style
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) Step-Through
NIU BQi-C3 Pro Step-Through
Sizes Available
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) One Size
NIU BQi-C3 Pro One Size
Rack Capacity
Ride1Up Portola (13.4Ah) 130 lbs
NIU BQi-C3 Pro 66 lbs

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