# Comfort-Centric Starter E-Bikes Ride1Up's 'Turris' E-Bike Promises a Smooth & Enjoyable Ride By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2023-03-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starter-ebike References: [electrek.co](https://electrek.co/2023/02/23/ride1up-turris-electric-touring-bike-review/) & [ride1up](https://ride1up.com/product/turris/)  [Ride1Up](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/700-series), a San Diego-based company that specializes in creating electric bikes that strike a balance between performance and affordability, has launched a brand new starter e-bike that is designed to offer a comfortable introduction into the world of electronic two-wheelers. The 'Turris' is a starter e-bike that makes use of a lockout suspension fork in order to mitigate the bumps that can occur over the course of a ride, making for a comfortable touring experience for riders. As far as performance is concerned, this particular [commuter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lectric-xpress-750) is fitted with a rear-hub motor that offers 750 watts of power, enabling a top speed of 45 km/h with pedal assist. Other goodies available on this starter e-bike include a headlight, LCD display, adjustable kickstand and the ability to throw on a cargo rack at the back to carry gear. The 'Turris' can be obtained for $1,295 in step-over and low [step-through variants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magicycle-deer-2). Image Credit: Ride1Up ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Affordable E-bikes:** There are opportunities to create more affordable electric bikes that offer a comfortable riding experience to help introduce more people to this eco-friendly transportation option - **Lockout Suspension:** There is a trend of using lockout suspension fork technology to provide a smooth riding experience that can be used to improve other types of transportation products or services - **Rear-hub Motor:** There is demand for more powerful and efficient motors that can be used in a variety of products and services, such as in electric cars and scooters ### Where This Applies - **Electric Bikes:** The electric bike market has room for expansion to accommodate more affordable options with comfortable and smooth riding experiences - **Bicycle Accessories:** The lockout suspension technology and other accessories, such as cargo racks, can be utilized in other bike accessories or modifications to enhance comfort and stability during rides - **Electric Vehicles:** The demand for more powerful and efficient electric motors can be used in other industries such as electric cars and scooters ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessible Low-Step E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raleigh-motus.md) - [Class 3 8-Speed E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/700-series.md) - [Torque-Sensing E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lmt-d-v2.md) - [Prodigally Priced Commuter E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prodigallypriced-commuter-ebikes.md) - [Rugged Full-Suspension E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fullsuspension-ebike.md) - [Convenient Foldable E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ride1up-portola.md) - [Torque-Sensing Commuter E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torquesensing-commuter-ebikes.md) - [Comfortable Functional Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ride1up.md) - [Elegantly Lightweight E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elegantly-lightweight-ebike.md)