Ridel e-bikes: all 6 models, estimated range and prices
Ridel has 6 e-bikes in our catalogue: City (3), Folding (2), MTB (1). They are listed at $699 – $2,899, with an estimated range of 9 mi – 51 mi. Across the 6 models with both figures, our estimate reaches a median 53% of the claimed range, against 48% across the whole catalogue.
Ridel models compared on price, range and weight
| Type | Claimed range | Estimate / claim | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cruzzer | City | $699 | 192 Wh | 9 mi | 30 mi | 29% | 61.1 lb |
| EKO | City | $699 | 317 Wh | 14 mi | 38 mi | 38% | 59.1 lb |
| ORA | City | $699 | 259 Wh | 12 mi | 38 mi | 31% | 46.1 lb |
| Tripster | Folding | $949 | 480 Wh | 22 mi | 32 mi | 69% | 60 lb |
| Snugger | Folding | $1,049 | 749 Wh | 34 mi | 38 mi | 89% | 65.9 lb |
| R1 | MTB | $2,899 | 1440 Wh | 51 mi | 45 mi | 114% | 76.9 lb |
How Ridel's range claims hold up
Across the 6 Ridel models with both a claimed range and our estimate, the estimate reaches a median 53% of the claim. Across the catalogue the median is 48%, so the gap between claim and estimate here is smaller than the catalogue's. The Ridel Snugger has the claim nearest our estimate, which comes to 89% of it; the Ridel Cruzzer has the claim furthest from it, at 29%. For one model our estimate is above the claimed range.
- The claim (100%)
- Ridel median (53%)
- Catalogue median (48%)
The estimate is the same formula under the same reference ride for every bike, so the share ranks models against each other. The catalogue does not record the conditions a manufacturer measured its claim under. How the estimate is made.
Longest range, lightest and cheapest Ridel e-bikes
The ends of the lineup, each read from the catalogue entry of the model named. Prices are list prices for your region.
- Longest estimated range
Ridel R151 mi - Lightest
Ridel ORA46.1 lb - Largest batteryRidel R11440 Wh
- Closest to its claim
Ridel Snugger89% of claim
- HeaviestRidel R176.9 lb
- Longest estimated range, CityRidel EKO14 mi
- Longest estimated range, FoldingRidel Snugger34 mi
- Lowest list priceRidel Cruzzerand 2 others$699
- Highest list priceRidel R1$2,899
How Ridel compares with the catalogue
The median list price here is $824, below the catalogue's median of $1,296. The median battery is 480 Wh, below the 720 Wh across the catalogue.
The median weight is 61.1 lb, level with the catalogue's 65.9 lb. The median estimated range is 22 mi, below the catalogue's 30 mi.
Where Ridel sells direct
From our registry of official brand stores, the only stores this site will read a price from. It lists an official Ridel store in one of the five markets.
| Market | Official store | Prices in | Ridel models tagged |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | ridelbikes.com | USD | 6 |
| Europe | None listed | - | 0 |
| United Kingdom | None listed | - | 0 |
| Canada | None listed | - | 0 |
| Australia | None listed | - | Not a catalogue market |
No store listed means the registry has not found an official Ridel store in that market, not that the bikes cannot be bought there. A model's market tag is the market its catalogue entry lists; it is not a stock check. Store links go to the brand's own site and are not affiliate links.
Warranty and safety, as the brand states
Ridel states the following on its own website. These are the brand's words, not our findings: we tested no bike and checked no certificate.
Spare parts
- Ridel states that the official store lists batteries, chargers, parts for sale (parts and accessories collection) (US store).Parts and accessories
Ridel by type
Ridel's models in the catalogue by type: City (3), Folding (2), MTB (1). Each type hub sets them beside every other brand's.
Run the numbers yourself
Ridel e-bikes: questions the catalogue answers
How many Ridel e-bikes are in the MathBikes catalogue?
6 models, by type: City (3), Folding (2), MTB (1). Each has its own page with its full figures, linked from the lineup table above.
What do Ridel e-bikes cost?
Catalogue list prices run from $699 for the Ridel Cruzzer and 2 others to $2,899 for the Ridel R1. They are list prices, not prices seen in a store today.
Which Ridel e-bike has the longest estimated range?
The Ridel R1, at 51 mi under our reference ride, against a claimed 45 mi. The reference ride is the same for every bike in the catalogue.
Which is the lightest Ridel e-bike?
The Ridel ORA, at 46.1 lb in its catalogue entry. The heaviest is the Ridel R1, at 76.9 lb.
How close are Ridel's range claims to the MathBikes estimate?
Across the 6 Ridel models with both a claimed range and our estimate, the estimate reaches a median 53% of the claim. Across the catalogue the median is 48%, so the gap between claim and estimate here is smaller than the catalogue's. The Ridel Snugger has the claim nearest our estimate, which comes to 89% of it; the Ridel Cruzzer has the claim furthest from it, at 29%.
Where does Ridel sell direct?
Official Ridel stores in our registry: United States (USD). None is listed for Europe, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.