Profitec RIDE Espresso Machine

Amazing so far!

I’ve had sub-par experiences with both Clive and the Profitec Ride as I’ve tried to get the machine to perform as advertised.
Yes, I purchased a first generation machine. My assumption was that there might be bugs, but I also assumed that Clive would step up, and together we would work through them. This was not the case.
If you want help after you purchase a machine, forget Clive.
It’s a big investment. Be prepared to be on your own (e. g. faulty motherboards).

My La Spaziale Dream T was having some leaking issues so upgraded to this one last week.
Pros: Fantastic coffee/espresso produced. I use a relatively inexpensive Maromas coffee but the output is fantastic. Beautiful thick liquid with lots of crema. Super easy to use and rapid warm up as advertised. The build and aesthetics are solid and beautiful, respectively. Love the silicone inserts for single and double shots that are handy and cleaner than the old-fashioned type. Honestly, I use the blind portafilter so not sure of the temperature benefits of silicone, but suspect it does keep the espresso hotter. Looks I think are much more modern and worthy of putting in a prominent place in the kitchen vs the Dream which I think has a more retro look overall.
Cons: The instruction booklet that came with the machine could be clearer and have more diagrams. The instructions provided on the Clive Coffee website about set up are much better. Use those instead. Steam power slightly less than the Dream but I think that's a good think. I think I get more silky milk with the longer steam time (about 25-35 sec with Ride) vs 15-20 sec with Dream. The water tank is a bit awkward to receive. Highly suggest that you have a large pitcher of water available in order to pour water into the canister rather than filling it outside the machine. People recommend a water treatment to keep the machine as scale free as possible. I use BWT limescale Mg exchange pads that I put into the pitcher of water to do the calcium exchange with Mg over night. Thus the water is always ready to use since it take 8-10 hours to do a complete exchange for a full pitcher of water.

Upgraded from a bambino to this beast and I couldn't be happier. Everything was smooth as butter from ordering, to shipping, to setup, to first cup. 10/10 So grateful

I looked at many of the machines at Clive and was close to buying the Synchronika II, but the Ride has everything I really wanted and is a better size (smaller). Steam milk and draw espresso simultaneously, fast recovery, wake up timer, and flow control are features I use every day. My poorly utilized drinks bar is now used every morning. Super quality and the performance is amazing!

Very capable and well built machine. However, the vibration pump is loud and the polished drip tray scratches really easily.

I really like the Profitec ride. I wake it up on a schedule, the customizable pre infusion is amazing. I don’t think it gets better than that, my espresso is better than most coffee shops. Great service from Clive Coffee.

This is wonderful espresso machine that is made with the quality to last a lifetime the only thing that I don’t like is the programmable settings just go to fast for me to keep up I guess I’ll just have to have one of kinds come help me out it would be nice if you could program it with your phone but Yes buy this machine you’re going to love it as well as your family and friends

Beautiful machine, easy to use. Great quality. I highly recommend

You can get full water and steam heat in 13 minutes and then you’re good to go for your morning lattes. Easier than other machines to program brew temp, infusion etc. Excellent machine for those who don’t make enough coffee to justify the a top of the line prosumer machine

We are living our machine. It’s been really fun learning a whole new system and dialing everything in.

This is the machine of my dreams and loving it so much and learning a lot.

I’ve been using the Profitec RIDE for a few weeks now, and honestly it’s been a joy every single morning. The build quality feels rock solid, like a machine that’s going to last for years. Heat-up time is quick, temperature stability is excellent, and the shots are consistently sweet and balanced. Steam power is no joke either—milk textures fast and silky without effort. What I love most is how intuitive everything feels once you get going. It’s powerful without being intimidating. If you enjoy the process of making espresso and want café-level results at home, this machine absolutely delivers. Besides the machine, the clive staffs were really friendly and helpful when I contacted them about order questions!

So I love espresso melt drinks. I started with a Nespresso machine, it was quick and easy on the go. I recently retired so I’ve been getting into the espresso game. I have a Moccamaster for my drip coffee and have been using whole beans from Costco. Since getting into espresso, I’ve learned fresh coffee beans are a must for making espresso. I wanted a machine with temperature control, and water pressure control so I could try all types of beads, including single origin. I love that this Profitec Ride allows for different temp settings, flow control, and has dual boilers. Extremely well built and the size is perfect for my counter. I chose the black with the satin finish to match other counter appliances. I’ve recently used single origin Brazilian coffee beans from a local roaster. I actually enjoyed it without milk. Since purchasing this machine online from Clive, I’ve been very impressed with the information that’s available to me on their website, from set up videos, and how to videos. Sincerely, Kevin

First off, Clive team gets an A+ for customer service. I spend a lot of time researching which machine would be best for me and I ended up with the profitec ride. The software is intuitive, and the build quality is superb. I’m glad I went with flow control. Even my wife enjoys using it, we can from an automatic. If you’re thinking HX or single boiler because of cost, just go for the dual boiler, you won’t be disappointed and you’ll be glad you did.

This thing is a beast. I absolutely love and and look forward to using it every day. I’ve even begun steaming and pulling my shot at the same time, and it’s been phenomenal and so easy for me to do. The same beans I’ve used on my other machine tasted good, but now they taste even better. Heats up quickly even without fast heating mode on!

This is my first espresso machine and probably my last. What they say about Profitec and ECM machines is true. This thing is built to last a lifetime. Can’t find any workmanship flaws inside or out. Works perfectly. Much quieter than I expected for a vibratory pump. Couldn’t recommend the RIDE more.

This is a nice looking machine, but unusable. Internal leak from the pulsor in the first 24 hours after unboxing.

Clive has no parts, no reserved inventory to support warranty needs, and forecasts a long wait. They proposed an option to remove the vibration reduction entirely and replace with a non-OEM fitting, but that seems like a downgrade.

This is my second attempt to leave a review. The first one was entered but did not show on their site after 2-3 days so trying again.

Was very excited to receive this machine after a lengthy wait. So, so disappointed to find it had an internal leak less than 24 hours after unpacking! Working with customer support now, but looks like either a DIY disassembly and repair or a 7 week wait for a replacement. Per the support rep, Clive oversold these and did not retain any inventory for warranty support. Very disappointed.

I absolutely love this machine. We wanted Barista type coffee at home and did research on higher end at home machines. We determined this was the perfect machine for us. This machine has been so much better than we anticipated it heats up very fast and pulls perfect shots every time. Quality of materials was one of the things we looked at and this thing is built to last. We paired it with the Eureka Mignon Libra grinder and haven't looked back. Practically zero learning curve with the 2 items and we now have better coffee at home than Starbucks and other local shops.

Originally wanted a Move but got sick of waiting so bought the Ride. I love this machine. Rapid heat up works great, love the programability, and having lots of water and steam capacity makes multiple drinks back to back a breeze.

Couldn't be more pleased with the Profitec Ride! The quality of my shots has greatly improved with it. . . I suspect because of the improved heat stability compared to my old appliance machine. Heat-up time is much less than I expected. Boilers are at temp in less than 10 min. I like to give it 10 more minutes to heat up the grouphead, portafilter, and cups. Steam pressure is great, and the on/off timer is super convenient. All that and great looks to boot!

Say hello to my matte black beauty. She's elegant and packed with features that many other machines are not equipped with at this price point. Fast heat up time, programmable pre-infusion, paddle valves, fully adjustable pid for both boilers, adjustable brew pressure, powerful steam, automatic start up time and always quiet. What more could you ask for. . . . . . . yes it makes amazing espresso!

Clive has excellent customer service and they answered my various questions. They ship fast and offer a free extended inhouse warranty on top of the manufacture warranty. I recommend the Profitec Ride and Clive for your espresso needs.