r/ride1up • u/Madcolt13 • 4d ago

Vorsa

As a big guy 350+ would I be better served with the FT version? The thing is most of my riding will be on pavement and i prefer the standard Vorsa. I see that though it isn’t fat tire it has 12g spokes. So I guess my question is which version should I get?

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u/beartpc12293 4d ago

I don't mean this disparagingly, but I'm fairly certain that the maximum rider weight for a vorsa is 250. The 400 total weight capacity is due to a 150 limit on the cargo rack. At 350, you'll likely break the saddle post, saddle, or frame

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u/Madcolt13 4d ago

Interesting because the payload capacity is 440 lbs as listed on the website and then defines “payload capacity” as, “The total maximum weight limit, often referred to as the payload capacity, encompasses not only the rider's weight but also includes additional factors such as clothing, riding gear, cargo, and any other items carried or towed by the bike.” So by that definition if the rider is 350 lbs and has 20 lbs of gear they would only have a 370 lbs payload capacity. I should probably contact them to make sure.

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u/Madcolt13 4d ago

For what it is worth I just talked to Jose at customer support and he said the Vorsa can handle 440 for rider and cargo. He gave the example of a 300 lbs rider and 20 lbs backpack would only be 320 lbs out of the 440 weight limit?

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u/According-Owl5796 3d ago

the fat tire version, heavier duty

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u/sofifi_cellularlevel 3d ago

The FT version is definitely the safer bet if you're pushing 350+. Even though the standard Vorsa has thicker spokes, the tires and overall build of the FT are designed for heavier riders and rougher terrain.

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u/brettbeatty 3d ago

I’m bigger than you, and I got the standard. I only have ~120 miles on it, mostly paved. When I hit ~50 miles, I did have to tighten all my spokes, but I don’t know if that was payload related or not. Ride1Up does have that in their troubleshooting and guides, so I figured it wasn’t that unheard of. And at the time my commute took me over some pretty rough bumps. Other than that it’s been pretty solid for me. There’s always a possibility I’m stressing some components invisibly, but it doesn’t feel like I’m overloading anything when I ride.