Heybike Ranger S 2.0 vs Ride1Up Portola
Heybike Ranger S 2.0 wins on steepest hill at 8 mph, price; Ride1Up Portola wins on everyday range (180 lb), throttle range on hills, range with a 280 lb rider. For a 180 lb rider in everyday riding, the Ranger S 2.0 goes about 41 miles and the Portola about 46 miles per charge.
Where they differ
A gap under 5% is called a tie: it's inside the model's uncertainty.
| Measure | Ranger S 2.0 | Portola | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday range (180 lb)16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills | 41 mi | 46 mi | Portola |
| Throttle range on hills15 mph, no pedaling, ±4% hills | 28 mi | 30 mi | Portola |
| Range with a 280 lb riderEveryday scenario | 33 mi | 36 mi | Portola |
| Steepest hill at 8 mph200 lb rider, throttle only | 21% | 18% | Ranger S 2.0 |
| BatteryRated capacity | 692 Wh | 720 Wh | Tie |
| PriceBrand store, today | $999 | $1,095 | Ranger S 2.0 |
| WeightWith battery | — | 63 lb | Tie |
| Max loadRider + cargo | — | 342 lb | Tie |
| Full chargeStock charger, empty to full | 6.4 h | 6.6 h | Tie |
| Top assisted speedBrand spec | 28 mph | 28 mph | Tie |
Range at every rider weight
| Rider | Easy 12 mph | Everyday 16 mph | Fast 20 mph | Throttle, hills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 lb | 67 vs 80 mi | 44 vs 50 mi | 31 vs 34 mi | 31 vs 33 mi |
| 200 lb | 58 vs 71 mi | 40 vs 44 mi | 29 vs 32 mi | 26 vs 28 mi |
| 250 lb | 52 vs 63 mi | 35 vs 39 mi | 27 vs 30 mi | 23 vs 25 mi |
| 300 lb | 47 vs 57 mi | 32 vs 35 mi | 26 vs 29 mi | 21 vs 22 mi |
Ranger S 2.0 first, then Portola. 70°F, pavement, new battery. Scenarios: Easy cruise: 12 mph, relaxed pedaling, flat; Everyday: 16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills; Fast commute: 20 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills; Throttle only: 15 mph, no pedaling, hilly.