Ridstar FM001 vs Ridstar H20 Pro
On the numbers that decide this pair, the Ridstar FM001 is 45 Nm more torque than the Ridstar H20 Pro. Everything else is below, including where it loses.
Range is our estimate under the reference ride, not the manufacturer's claim. Cost is over 5 years at 3,000 km a year, on the same formula the cost-of-ownership calculator runs. How we work this out
| Spec | Ridstar FM001 | Ridstar H20 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated range | 48 km | 79 km |
| Battery | 720 Wh | 1104 Wh |
| Weight | 22.7 kg | 34 kg |
| Motor torque | 85 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Top speed | 48 km/h | 50 km/h |
| Price | $849 | $1,199 |
| 5-year cost | $1,682 | $1,622 |
Where each one wins
- Ridstar FM001 is 45 Nm more torque.
- Ridstar H20 Pro is 31 km further on range.
- Ridstar H20 Pro is 384 Wh more battery.
- Ridstar FM001 is 11.3 kg lighter.
The Ridstar FM001 leads on 2 of these, the Ridstar H20 Pro on 2. Neither sweeps it, so the choice comes down to which of those you actually use.
Who each one is for
Ridstar FM001
Suits you if you want:
- 85 Nm of torque, which is steep-hill territory
- fast class, which keeps up with city traffic
- built to carry a load rather than just a rider
- rated to 204 kg of rider and luggage together
- about 48 km estimated, which covers a 24 km each-way commute
What it asks in return:
- fast class, so it is registered and helmeted in most places
Ridstar H20 Pro
Suits you if you want:
- folds, so it fits a boot, a train or a hallway
- fast class, which keeps up with city traffic
- rated to 150 kg of rider and luggage together
- about 79 km estimated, which covers a 39 km each-way commute
What it asks in return:
- 40 Nm of torque, so long climbs will ask for your legs
- 34 kg, which is a bike you park rather than carry
- fast class, so it is registered and helmeted in most places
Each line above is read straight from the specification: torque, weight, payload, battery and our range estimate. Nothing here is a preference, and neither bike is being recommended over the other.
What each one costs to own
Over 5 years the two land within 5% of each other, which is inside the error on any of these inputs. Cost is not the deciding factor here.
That figure moves mostly on the battery. The Ridstar FM001 covers about 38,400 km before its pack is due for replacement; the Ridstar H20 Pro, about 58,880 km. Ride less than that and the replacement never enters the sum.
| Over five years | Ridstar FM001 | Ridstar H20 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase price | $849 | $1,199 |
| Charging | $68 | $68 |
| Servicing | $972 | $648 |
| Battery replacement | ||
| Resale value | $-207 | $-293 |
| Total | $1,682 | $1,622 |
Run these numbers on your own mileage
Which one to buy
- Pick the Ridstar H20 Pro if you ride to the edge of the battery and dislike planning around it.
- Pick the Ridstar H20 Pro if you would rather charge less often than carry less weight.
- Pick the Ridstar FM001 if you carry the bike up steps, onto a train, or into a flat.
- Pick the Ridstar FM001 if your route has real hills, or you carry cargo or a passenger.
Verdict
There is no verdict to give. The Ridstar FM001 and the Ridstar H20 Pro are the same bike to within the precision of anything we can measure, so buy whichever is cheaper on the day.
Range here is an estimate under one reference ride, not a measurement. Yours will differ with terrain, weight, tyres and weather, which is what the range calculator is for.
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