Ride1Up Turris Review: Strong Climbing at 54 Pounds for $1,395
Strong 90 Nm torque, a throttle for no-pedal cruising, and hydraulic brakes make the $1,395 Turris a well-rounded commuter that handles hills better than most at its price.
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What the stars are rated against
The stars compare this bike with other commuter e-bikes we have scored — 45 of them, priced $976–$1,814. They are a ranking inside that group, not an absolute grade: four stars means it beats most of that set on the measure, not that it hits some fixed standard.
Peers are drawn from a tight price band around this bike, so a $1,000 commuter is judged against other $1,000 commuters rather than against machines costing three times as much. Change the group and the stars would change with it.
The headline Genius Score is not decided by that group alone. It blends the category ranking above with a market-wide view across every bike we publish, so a bike cannot climb simply by sitting in a weak category. How we score.
For a daily commute, the Ride1Up Turris gets the important stuff right: it starts strong from a stop, handles hills without complaint, and pairs a strong motor with hydraulic brakes for money that usually buys less. The puts out a stout , so a loaded grocery run or a steep driveway doesn't slow you down.
It's a bike with a , so you can ride without pedaling at all up to 20 mph, or pedal along with the motor up to 28. You switch between those modes right in the display, dialing it back for bike paths and opening it up on the road.
Pros & cons
What we like
- from a 750W gives you real pull from a standstill and up climbs, which is exactly where a commuter earns its keep.
- At 54 pounds it's noticeably lighter than most 750W commuters, which makes it easier to handle at low speed and around tight spots.
- A plus switchable settings let you cruise with no pedaling up to 20 mph or pedal-assist up to 28.
- with a motor cut-off sensor give you confident, low-effort stopping.
- For $1,395, you get a 750W motor and hydraulic disc brakes where similarly priced commuters often ship a weaker motor or mechanical brakes.
Worth weighing
- With no suspension fork, the 2.4-inch tires handle all the bump absorption, and because this bike can hold 28 mph, you feel rough pavement more at speed than on a slower commuter.
- Ride1Up doesn't publish a figure, so there's no burst number to compare against rivals that advertise one; the 750W sustained rating is what to go on.
Key specs
The motor & power
This is the Turris's strong suit. The 750W is rated at , which is a lot for a commuter, and you feel it in the two places that matter every day: pulling away from a red light and grinding up a hill. You won't get the slow, gutless crawl that weaker commuters give you on a climb.
That 750W is the , and it's a strong one for a commuter, so it's the number worth judging the Turris on.
You've also got a for pure no-pedal riding up to 20 mph, and that carries you to 28 mph when you're putting in the effort. Riding on the throttle is the easy, effortless option, but it draws harder on the battery than pedaling does.
Ride1Up doesn't publish a number for the Turris, so don't shop it on a big peak figure you can't verify. Judge it on the 750W sustained rating, which is genuinely strong for a commuter.
Range & battery
The battery works out to 672Wh, a 48V, 14Ah pack built with LG cells, and Ride1Up quotes a on a charge. That's a wide spread, and there's a reason for it.
Where you land depends on how you ride. Flat routes, steady pedaling, and a lower assist level push you toward the 50-mile end, while hills, stop-and-go traffic, a heavy load, or a lot of throttle time bring you closer to 30.
For a typical round-trip commute of 10 to 20 miles, that leaves plenty of headroom, and you won't be charging every single night.
Ride & components
For stopping, you get with 180mm rotors and a motor cut-off sensor that kills power the instant you grab the levers. That's real, low-effort braking, the kind you want on a bike that can reach 28 mph.
Shifting comes from a basic Shimano 7-speed setup. It's reliable and easy to maintain, but it's clearly where Ride1Up saved money, and the limited gear range shows when you're trying to keep pedaling at higher speeds. The 27.5-inch by 2.4-inch tires are wide enough to smooth out cracks and take the sting out of small potholes.
At 54 pounds, the Turris is light for a 750W commuter, which helps at low speed and when you need to bring it indoors or lift it onto a hitch rack. It also carries up to 300 pounds of rider and cargo, so loaded panniers are no problem.
The Turris ships as a switchable bike, and you change the setting in the display. In its Class 2 setting the is active and the motor helps up to 20 mph, which is usually what keeps you legal on bike paths and multi-use trails. Bump it to Class 3 and takes you to 28 mph, better for keeping up with road traffic in the bike lane. It's one bike you set to match your local rules.
Price & value
At $1,395 the Turris sits in the middle of the commuter market, and it's one of the better values there. You're getting a 750W motor and hydraulic disc brakes for money that often buys a weaker motor or mechanical brakes.
That value is a big part of why it earns a Genius Score of 89 out of 100. The 7-speed drivetrain and mid-sized battery are ordinary, but the motor and braking are genuinely good for the price.
Who it's for
The hill-route commuter
If your ride includes real climbs or a bridge, this is an easy call. The motor pulls hard from a stop and doesn't bog down on grades, so you get where you're going without arriving winded.
The carry-it-inside crowd
If you store your bike in a walk-up apartment or lift it onto a car rack, the 54-pound frame is the spec that matters most day to day. Plenty of 750W commuters weigh noticeably more and turn every staircase into a workout.
The pedal-when-you-feel-like-it rider
If some days you want a workout and other days you just want to cruise, the setup covers both. Ride the to 20 mph with zero pedaling, or switch to and pedal to 28 when you're feeling it.
The long-haul or rough-road rider
If your commute runs long and hilly, or your streets are beat up, look a little harder. The 672Wh battery leans toward its lower range estimate when you push it, and with no suspension fork listed, the tires are your only cushion over bumps.
Frequently asked
Does the Ride1Up Turris have a throttle?
Yes. The Turris has a that powers the bike up to 20 mph, so you can ride without pedaling at all.
Can you ride the Ride1Up Turris without pedaling?
You can. Using the throttle, it moves under motor power alone up to 20 mph. Above that, the extra speed comes from , which requires you to pedal.
How fast does the Ride1Up Turris go?
On pedal-assist it reaches 28 mph, and on the throttle alone it tops out at 20 mph.
How far does the Ride1Up Turris go on a charge?
Ride1Up claims a from the 672Wh battery. Flat, steady riding gets you toward 50, while hills, heavy loads, and throttle use bring it closer to 30.
What class is the Ride1Up Turris?
It's a switchable bike. In Class 2 the throttle is active and assist tops out at 20 mph; in Class 3, pedal-assist takes you to 28 mph.
Can you change the class on the Ride1Up Turris?
Yes. You switch it in the display. The lower Class 2 setting keeps the throttle active and caps assist at 20 mph, which usually keeps you legal on bike paths, while Class 3 unlocks 28 mph pedal-assist for road and bike-lane riding.
How much does the Ride1Up Turris weigh?
It weighs 54 pounds, which is light for a commuter e-bike, and it carries up to 300 pounds of rider and cargo.
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Guides worth reading
- E-bike classes explained: Class 1, 2 and 3Three classes, two questions: does it have a throttle, and how fast does the motor keep helping.
- Nominal vs peak watts on an e-bikeThe wattage in the headline is usually the peak figure, which can be roughly double the number the motor actually sustains.
- E-bike range explainedEvery range figure on every spec sheet is a best case. Here is how to translate it into what you'll really see.
How we score: the Genius Score blends a bike's capability against same-price peers with its value for the money, weighted for what this commuter buyer prioritises. Specs are pulled from the manufacturer's live page and normalised (nominal vs peak watts, true weight with battery). Ratings are our estimate from specs, not a lab test.