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Ride1Up Roadster V3 w/ Suspension — How does it handle steep hills?
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Hey everyone, I’m considering the Ride1Up Roadster V3 with suspension and would love to hear from people who actually own or ride one.
My use case is commuting by train plus a last‑mile ride on each end. I have one hill on my route that’s about an 8% grade, and I’m wondering how realistic it is for this bike.
From your experience:
•Can the Roadster V3 handle steep hills like that?
•Do you need to put in a lot of effort, or does the motor manage it reasonably well?
•Any regrets or things I should know before buying it for commuting?
I’m mainly looking for something lightweight and easy to bring on the train, but I don’t want to be completely gassed every day getting up that hill.
Thanks in advance!
u/Wolffyawesome — 3 days ago