Brand comparison
Ride1Up vs Super73
Ride1Up scores 5.6 across 9 products; Super73 scores 4.5 across 11. They overlap in electric bikes. That is 100% of what Ride1Up sells and 100% of what Super73 sells. Ride1Up leads on ride hardware, Super73 on battery.
All 9 Ride1Up products
Ride1Up
9 of 9 products scored · $895 – $2,395
Buy Now- Ride Hardware — 8.0 against 4.0
All 11 Super73 products
Super73
11 of 11 products scored · $1,995 – $3,295
Buy Now- Battery — 6.0 against 4.0
Across everything we scored, Ride1Up sits 1.13 ahead — led by ride hardware.
Brand verdict
ahead · +1.13 (5.6 vs 4.5)
Pick Ride1Up when
Ride hardware matters most8.0vs4.0
Pick Super73 when
Battery matters most6.0vs4.0
Scored 21 October 2026 from published specs and owner reviews. We don't buy or test units. How we score
Usability Ride1Up and Super73, median scores 0 to 10
Median scores on a 0–10 scale.
Ride HardwareRide1Up: 8 (higher)Super73: 4
Ride1Up top-scored: Portola 02 Lite Folding Electric Bike
- 180 mm hydraulic discs, 100 mm fork, torque sensor, puncture-resistant tires (7 of 7 points)
Super73 top-scored: MZFT SE Compact Moped-Style Electric Bike
- four-piston hydraulic discs, adjustable fork (travel not published)
- Size: 16 in tires 4.5 in wide
VerificationRide1Up: 6 (higher)Super73: 2
Ride1Up top-scored: Portola 02 Lite Folding Electric Bike
- UL 2849 cert CU 72500092 (TUV Rheinland) names PORTOLA-V2 Lite-10AH, Ride1UP INC.
- Searched: Certipedia Intertek UL SGS
- Record: TÜV Rheinland Certipedia, ANSI/CAN/UL 2849:2020, PORTOLA-V2 Lite-10AH (also PORTOLA-V2-10AH, -15AH, Lite-15AH), Ride1UP INC.
Super73 top-scored: MZFT SE Compact Moped-Style Electric Bike
- 'UL compliant' claim only; no UL, TÜV, Intertek or SGS record for Super73 or the MZFT SE
- Searched: Certipedia Intertek SGS UL TÜV SÜD CSA CPSC Health Canada
BatteryRide1Up: 4Super73: 6 (higher)
Ride1Up top-scored: Portola 02 Lite Folding Electric Bike
- 480 Wh (48 V, 10 Ah) on the folding ladder
- Option: 15 Ah battery (720 Wh) on the Lite ($995.00)
Super73 top-scored: MZFT SE Compact Moped-Style Electric Bike
- 780 Wh (52 V, 15 Ah) on the moped-style ladder
- Option: dual setup needs two 520 Wh batteries at $495.00 each
MotorRide1Up: 6 (higher)Super73: 5
Ride1Up top-scored: Portola 02 Lite Folding Electric Bike
- 90 Nm torque from a 750 W AKM hub
Super73 top-scored: MZFT SE Compact Moped-Style Electric Bike
- 750 W rear hub, torque not published (band)
- Trim: MZFT Core has 500 W and 520 Wh at $1,995.00
Same score
WeightRide1Up: 5Super73: 5
Ride1Up top-scored: Portola 02 Lite Folding Electric Bike
- 58 lb with the battery, maker figure
- Measured: RiderGuide's Lite test bike weighed 64.7 lb on its scale
Super73 top-scored: MZFT SE Compact Moped-Style Electric Bike
- 85 lb with the battery
- Payload: 250 lb maximum rider weight
FeaturesRide1Up: 4Super73: 4
Ride1Up top-scored: Portola 02 Lite Folding Electric Bike
- removable battery, colour display, Find My, throttle, IPX6 (5 of 8 points)
- Trim: the Portola 02 adds a rack, fenders, brake light and turn signals
Super73 top-scored: MZFT SE Compact Moped-Style Electric Bike
- removable battery, lights, throttle
Warranty & SupportRide1Up: 3Super73: 3
Ride1Up top-scored: Portola 02 Lite Folding Electric Bike
- one year on manufacturing defects, battery and motor not split
Super73 top-scored: MZFT SE Compact Moped-Style Electric Bike
- one year on motor and electronics, two years on battery
Social score about Ride1Up and Super73
Independent sources pooled per brand. N of M = how many scored products carry the brand-level reading shown, out of all scored.
RedditRide1Up: 6 (higher)Super73: 4
Ride1Up
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- R/ride1up: an owner reports a Roadster V3 pedal crank arm stripped after four weeks, a declined warranty claim and support unable to identify a spare (Apr 2025)
- r/ebikes: a CF Racer1 owner calls Ride1Up customer service excellent after early faults (Jun 2024)
Brand rollup across scored products. 3 of 9 scored products carry this reading.
Super73
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- R/Super73 (its moderators state they are not affiliated with the brand): owners in a build-quality thread describe motor faults and slow support replies, while one ZX owner reports no breakdowns since 2023 (Sep 2024)|Owners replying to a leadership update ask for parts for older bikes and service centers outside California (Aug 2024)
Brand rollup across scored products. 2 of 11 scored products carry this reading.
GoogleRide1Up: 6 (higher)Super73: 5
Ride1Up
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- OutdoorGearLab (buys its units) scored Ride1Up e-bikes 67 to 81 of 100: Portola 75, CF Racer1 78, Vorsa ST 81, TrailRush 67 (Mar 2024 to Dec 2025)|its testers praise price and value and mark down weight, battery size and limited adjustability (Mar 2024 to Dec 2025)
Brand rollup across scored products. 1 of 9 scored products carry this reading.
Super73
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- Popular Science (unit sent by Super73, stated) found the MZFT approachable and simple but harsh over bumps (Aug 2026)|ebikeescape (unit source not stated) found the B1G Core slow on a 9.6% hill on throttle but stopping in 18 to 22 ft from 20 mph (Jul 2026)
Brand rollup across scored products. 7 of 11 scored products carry this reading.
Not enough data for either brand
- YouTubeRide1Up: not scoredSuper73: not scored
- AmazonRide1Up: not scoredSuper73: not scored
- Owner reviewsRide1Up: not scoredSuper73: not scored
The scores above are our reading of the evidence below. This is the evidence.
Safety listings are recorded per product from the certifier's own directory, by model, not from the maker's wording. Most of the listings in this category can be checked in TÜV Rheinland's Certipedia.
Warranty terms
Ride1Up
9 of 9
Super73
11 of 11
Best Ride1Up vs best Super73, category by category
The three best-scoring products each brand sells in every category they both compete in, ranked by overall score.
Electric Bikes
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1st of 165 in E-Bikes
Strengths
- Strong hill-climbing motor
- Folds for storage and transport
- Torque sensor gives natural assist
- Strong hydraulic braking
Drawbacks
- Heavy to lift when folded
- Lite has no rack or fenders
- Lite has no brake light or turn signals
- Load rating differs from the manual
136th of 165 in E-Bikes
Strengths
- Fits shorter riders
- Strong four-piston brakes
- Suspension fork softens bumps
- Seat storage locks with a key
Drawbacks
- Heavy to lift
- Only two small batteries fit at once
- Short warranty on the motor
- No app connection
14th of 165 in E-Bikes
Strengths
- Strong torque for hills
- Dual sensors give natural assist
- Hydraulic brakes with large rotors
- Fork and wide tires smooth the ride
Drawbacks
- Heavy for a commuter
- No rack or rear light on the Lite
- Published weight and load figures disagree
- Faster modes need an unlock through support
139th of 165 in E-Bikes
Strengths
- Quick acceleration
- Strong four-piston brakes
- Suspension fork softens bumps
- Battery lifts out to charge indoors
Drawbacks
- Heavy to lift
- Seat lock can be hard to latch
- No app connection
- Short warranty on the motor
64th of 165 in E-Bikes
Strengths
- Big semi-solid-state battery
- Turn signals and bright lights fitted
- Powerful four-piston braking
- Long-travel suspension at both ends
Drawbacks
- Very heavy
- Premium price
- Pedaling adds little help
- Short return window with restocking fee
139th of 165 in E-Bikes
Strengths
- Light for a moped-style bike
- Fits shorter riders
- Suspension fork softens bumps
- Battery locks and lifts out to charge
Drawbacks
- Small battery
- Owners report rattles and power cut-outs
- Short warranty on the motor
- An earlier model year was recalled
Ride1Up vs Super73: the numbers
Ride1Up vs Super73: common questions
Is Ride1Up or Super73 better?
Ride1Up 5.6 from 9 scored products; Super73 4.5 from 11.
What is the biggest difference between Ride1Up and Super73?
Ride Hardware: Ride1Up medians 8.0, Super73 medians 4.0 (Ride1Up by 4.0).
Which is better for verification, Ride1Up or Super73?
Ride1Up on verification — Ride1Up 6.0, Super73 2.0.
Which is better for battery, Ride1Up or Super73?
Super73 on battery — Ride1Up 4.0, Super73 6.0.
Which Ride1Up and Super73 electric bikes should I buy?
Ride1Up: Ride1Up Portola 02 Lite Folding Electric Bike. Super73: Super73 MZFT SE Compact Moped-Style Electric Bike.
How does Stuff VS Things score Ride1Up and Super73?
Our own product medians: 9 Ride1Up and 11 Super73. A criterion is compared only where both brands clear the floor.
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Scores calculated 21 October 2026 · Products excluded where fewer than two independent sources cover them · · How we score