Denago Commute 2 Step-Thru Electric Bike

  • Class 3
  • 601-800 Wh
  • 61-80 mi claimed
  • 251-300 lb max load

SVT Score, Lower

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A step-through commuter with a torque sensor, a suspension fork, a built-in rear rack and a removable 652.8 Wh battery.

$1,899

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Usability

4.6 out of 10
  • Stated: hero tile 48 V 14 Ah, spec table 652.8 Wh (scored)
  • Option: replacement battery sold separately ($499.99)
Better on batteryPedego Boomerang Pro Step-Thru CruiserThe Boomerang Pro carries a 910 Wh battery. $2,495Scores 9.0
  • Fork: travel not published

Strengths

  • Suspension fork smooths rough roads
  • Torque sensor gives natural assist
  • Rear rack built in
  • Battery lifts out to charge indoors
  • Colour display with USB phone charging

Drawbacks

  • Bike weight not published
  • No tail light listed
  • Throttle speed not stated
  • Fenders not listed
  • Large frame size out of stock
Verdict

A comfortable commuter with a rack and suspension, but unlisted weight

Social score

5.0 out of 10
RedditBrand-level4 out of 10
  • r/ebikes: a Commute owner reported the stock brake pads worn out after about 400 miles of hilly commuting (Mar 2024)
  • r/ebikes: a buyer weighing a Commute 2 heard from a local shop that Denago bikes are well made with good service, while another commenter called it expensive for a 500 W bike (Dec 2024)
GoogleProduct-line6 out of 10

Electrek tested the earlier Commute step-thru on a review copy Denago sent: a big, comfy, well-equipped bike with quirks, saddle too high for a 6 ft rider on L/XL (Jun 2023)|Electric Bike Report (manufacturer-paid testing) found the Commute Model 1 a solid Class 3 performer (Jan 2023)

YouTubeBrand-level5 out of 10

SKB Fans (affiliate link in the description) called the first-generation Denago Fat Tire an all-around solid ride at 28 mph (Mar 2024)

AmazonNot scored

The Amazon pool is blank: an Amazon US search for Denago e-bikes returned only listings of other makers (October 2026).

User reviewsNot scored

The retailer pool is blank: none of Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Costco, Dick's Sporting Goods, REI, Home Depot and Lowe's lists any Denago e-bike in its own site search, so no retailer review feed exists for this model (October 2026).

Reviews

A Trustpilot page for denago.com did not turn up in October 2026.

Track record
  • BBB rates Denago Ebikes of Carrollton, Texas, A- and the business is not BBB accredited (October 2026).
  • CPSC and Health Canada list no recall of a Denago e-bike or e-bike battery (October 2026).
  • A 2026 NHTSA recall (26V381) covers low-speed vehicles from the sister company Denago EV Corporation, not e-bikes.

Specs

  • TypeCommuter
  • E-Bike ClassClass 3
  • Battery601-800 Wh
  • MotorHub
  • Top Speed21-28 mph
  • Claimed Range61-80 mi
  • Max Rider Load251-300 lb
  • BrakesHydraulic disc
  • SuspensionFront
  • FoldingDoes not fold
  • CertificationsClaimed only
  • Warranty2 Years

Not published by Denago: weight.

Not checked: The bike's weight and throttle speed, not published

At a glance

  • Kimmitt colour screen
  • Shimano 8-speed gearing
  • Spare battery $499.99
  • Denago prints its headquarters address as 2201 Luna Rd, Carrollton, Texas.
  • Zhejiang Taotao Vehicles Co., Ltd., a Chinese vehicle maker, lists Denago Ebikes Corporation as a wholly owned subsidiary and DENAGO as its own brand in its 2026 Hong Kong exchange filings.
  • The DENAGO US trademarks are registered to Bike Corporation of Irving, Texas.
  • Denago sells its e-bikes, from beach cruisers through backcountry hunting bikes, in the US through its own store at denago.com and through more than 300 independent bike shops.
  • The store's privacy policy names BIKE USA INC. of Dallas, Texas, as the seller.
  • The store also sells e-bikes of another brand owned by the same parent.
  • Not counted in any pool: Denago's own store reviews, its blog, its YouTube channel, its Facebook pages and groups, and dealer pages.
  • None of Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Costco, Dick's Sporting Goods, REI, Home Depot and Lowe's sells Denago e-bikes as the seller, and Walmart's search returns only third-party accessories that mention the name; Denago sells its e-bikes through its own store (October 2026).

The Denago Commute 2 is a step-through commuter e-bike with a 48 V LG battery listed at 652.8 Wh, a 500 W rear hub motor and a torque sensor. It has hydraulic disc brakes front and rear, a front suspension fork, 27.5 x 2.6 in anti-puncture tires and a Shimano 8-speed drivetrain.

It has a built-in rear rack, a 6 V LED headlight and a Kimmitt colour display with USB phone charging. The maker rates it for a 300 lb maximum load and claims 62 miles of range and 28 mph; the bike's weight is not published.

Blue and red frames sell at $1,899.00; both L/XL frames read sold out, and a replacement battery sells for $499.99.

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