Ride1Up Vorsa Opinions
Posted by ohneat_@reddit | ebikes | View on Reddit | 26 comments
I'm looking for a bike partly for commuting to school, but also just general use. I want to be able to get groceries, bike on trails/paths, to the gym, to friends, etc etc. My commuter also isn't long, about 4-6 miles each way. I live in an urban environment, so I def want something more commuter style. My only issue is my apartment doesn't have stairs, nor would I have the space to store it inside really.
The TENWAYS CGO600 Pro really caught my eye at first, but it's sold out and now that I've looked more, the Vorsa seems like such a well rounded options. Does anyone have any experience with either, what would you recommend?
Adventurous-Quote190@reddit
That bike is not reliable at all. Be careful with these cheap Chinese "brands" because they're big money pits that will cost you more than just buying from a reputable company instead.
Look for something sold at a local bike shop (even used). It will last you a lot longer and cost you less in the end.
EnvironmentalBed3725@reddit
You’re completely right. Have the vorsa and there’s a problem with it every month. Such a stressful experience. The parts just aren’t compatible with each other. Looking to sell it
TitaniumKneecap@reddit
What problems have you had? Looking at the Vorsa rn
EnvironmentalBed3725@reddit
I just got a complete lemon from the factory. You have to be very vigilant to upkeep this bike and prevent any errors that can occur from happening. Problems included the chain dropping off constantly, fixed that with a Shimano alivio derailleur and narrow wide chainring. The rotors are 2.3mm thick so they’re almost always rubbing against the brake pads, hard to fix. I also kept getting error codes and they had to ship me out a new controller. It was extremely annoying installing that. The front fork seized up during the winter, so they had to send a replacement of that as well. Also over time the wire for the headlight ripped and they had to send a new one for that, as well as the taillight of the bike which simply stopped working and they sent a new one for that. Just constant problems that make the bike feel extremely fragile. Riding the bike was never fun because I was always wondering what would go wrong now. Trying to get rid of it now and looking at the priority current plus.
TitaniumKneecap@reddit
Wow that sure is a stressful experience. First I've heard of a lot of those issues, I'm sorry you had do deal with it. Was the company decent to work with at least? Their HQ is in my city so maybe that could be a bonus?
EnvironmentalBed3725@reddit
Yes the company customer service is very good. The send parts when something isn’t working and they answer questions. If you don’t want the costs to add up, you’ll have to do the repairs yourself, or you’ll be at the mercy of bike shop costs to do them.
TitaniumKneecap@reddit
Doing repairs myself is no issue. It's good to hear their customer service is good, I've heard bad things about Velotric. Hmmmmmm...
EnvironmentalBed3725@reddit
Yea prepare to do repairs yourself with any of these DTC brands like ride1up, velotric, and aventon
Adventurous-Quote190@reddit
When it is a warranty issue Aventon will cover the labor for a LBS to work on it. I've even seen them do this for non-warranty issues before. Aventon is a class above ride1up and velotric. I still prefer the quality of brands like trek, specialized, Cannondale, Giant, REI co-op, etc... However, if you're looking for a value brand, Aventon can't be beat.
EnvironmentalBed3725@reddit
Yep with the trade off of aventon making really weak hub drive ebikes
teperilloux@reddit
My 7000 mile aventon soltera that has zero issues would seriously disagree with this statement. All bikes are made in Taiwan anyway
Adventurous-Quote190@reddit
Aventons are great affordable options. Well built and can easily be serviced at local places. They're a reputable company that stands behind their bikes.
OP asked about the "brand" tenways. They're just a junk brand. It doesn't matter where they're made, the design is terrible, the parts are flimsy, and this sub is filled with countless examples of these bikes failing after just a few months of regular use.
ohneat_@reddit (OP)
Would you say Ride1Up is also junk or better? I would love to buy locally, I just was planning on financing it and don't think that would be an option in store.
Adventurous-Quote190@reddit
Yes. If you look on this sub, you'll find plenty of posts of people who bought a Ride1Up and had it fail after just a few months of normal use. They make them to be cheap, not to last.
I've seen several local stores have financing options so you might be surprised. It's gotten pretty easy for small businesses to offer this, so it's worth checking out.
BodSmith54321@reddit
Vast over generalization.
habdragon08@reddit
his language can definitely be better but his point is valid.
I've had two bikes one is Ride1Up and another is Specialized. The specialized one is better in absolutely every way except cost. The difference in quality between an actual bike company and what is more or less a startup is massive. I get that Your mileage may vary and some people the cost difference is untenable.
Hot-Vermicelli-2682@reddit
I've had my Vorsa for 1 year and I've ridden it on gravel and in the city. I love it! It's not a mountain bike so don't expect to go flying, I don't think the shocks are meant for it. So far I have over 300 miles on it. I'm 5' tall and it took some getting used to since the bike is heavy at 78 lbs, the small, is meant for someone 5' 2" and taller. Since I have extensive cycling experience under my belt I was able to adjust. I have to ride with the seat all the way down. So loading the back basket too heavy can make it wobble due to the weight distribution when I'm running errands. That was solved by adding a basket to the front and keeping my 8lb lock on the front. Once this was solved I can load it up with groceries with my panniers on the back rack and a Basel basket top and a custom 3D printed basket on the front. I'm 6'3 years old and love my Vorsa! As long as you know how to shift and use your brakes, this bike is a beast and a comfort while riding the 3rd largest municipal park in the USA. Loving life on my bike in Chico, Californai.
Dlo_22@reddit
I love my Vorsa but I wouldn't want to carry it up 3 flights of stairs
As I have it equipped, its like 70lbs
Beneficial_Giraffe21@reddit
My Vorsa is great. It’s beefy. Basically an SUV. It may be more bike than you need for your uses. I got it because it has a passenger kit that I can carry my kid without overwhelming the bike. This makes it beefy but quite heavy, battery is removable for charging inside.
My second Ride1up bike. I think you get better components for the price with this company. Very satisfied.
You may select something a little lighter from their line up for your purposes. Lots of good choices.
ohneat_@reddit (OP)
Honestly I do love the idea of being able to being a passenger. Also esp since the other Ride1Up seemed similarly priced, it'd rather have something be too much than too little y'know?
Complete-Equipment90@reddit
The ride1up roadster v3 is a lightweight design comparable to the cgo600, but much better. The Vorsa is heavy and faster.
ohneat_@reddit (OP)
my (future) place has a garage to store; I'm in the process of moving rn and wasn't sure yet when I wrote the post haha. Just confirmed it, I just need something that has a disconnectable battery so I can bring that up to charge
Complete-Equipment90@reddit
I’m glad my bike has a removable battery. I can keep the batteries inside for better temperature control, and I have a 2nd that I can swap.
Best_Day_3041@reddit
I'm looking at the Vorsa for myself. I've owned many commuter bikes and this one looks ideal for me. However for your case where you're only riding a few miles, you may way to go for something lighter like the TENWAYS. If you don't want to wait for it, all the other eBike companies make something similar. The Vorsa would be a good option if you go for long rides, need comfort, and want to carry a lot of load. It's like an SUV, but you may not need all that. Commuter bikes are great, very versatile, but very heavy and bulky. You're for sure not carrying it up your stairs.
BodSmith54321@reddit
Vorsa is very heavy. I would not want to carry it up 3 flights. Look at the Roadster or something from Urtopia.
UnaddictedAddict@reddit
I haven’t had any problems with my vorsa 500 miles in. Customer service has been great as well. I love the ability to put my dog on the back or an extra person. Torque motor is awesome. Really no complaints I love mine and I’m surprised it’s not more popular, it is heavy though.