Vanpowers Cycanon Step-Through Fat Tire Electric Bike
- Class 3
- 601-800 Wh
- Over 80 mi claimed
- 251-300 lb max load
SVT Score, Mid
A compact step-through fat-tire e-bike with a torque sensor, hydraulic brakes, rack, fenders and lights, on a modest 624 Wh battery.
$1,199
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Usability
5.3 out of 10- Store: feature text says 642 Wh
Better on batteryPuckipuppy GoldenR Pro Dual-Motor E-BikeThe GoldenR Pro carries a 960 Wh battery. $1,999.99Scores 6.0- Peak: 900 W claimed, not scored
Better on motorPuckipuppy GoldenR Pro Dual-Motor E-BikeMaker publishes 1,100 W nominal for two motors. $1,999.99Scores 8.0- Store: 67.5 lb on the brand's Cycanon page
- Searched: SGS Certipedia Intertek UL TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada
- Record: SGS, UL 2849 (SGS Listed Mark, eBike; certificate copy prints ANSI/CAN/UL 2849:2022), LSG-VPA045201-V1 (Product name: Cycanon), Shenzhen Vanpowers Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.
- Policy: the warranty page gives two years on battery and motor; the page badge says two years and the feature text a six-year frame warranty
Better on warranty & supportPedego Element 2 Fat Tire BikeThe parts. $2,195Scores 9.0- Option: Forest Green or Lava Red $2,099.00
Strengths
- Low price for the equipment
- Hydraulic brakes and torque sensor
- Rack and fenders come fitted
- Front and rear lights built in
Drawbacks
- Small battery for a fat-tire bike
- Other colours cost much more
- Speed figures disagree across pages
- Plain display without app link
- Short warranty on battery and motor
- Warranty claims differ between pages
A well-equipped compact fat-tire bike, but a small battery and mixed specs
Specs
- TypeFat Tire
- E-Bike ClassClass 3
- Battery601-800 Wh
- MotorHub
- Top Speed21-28 mph
- Claimed RangeOver 80 mi
- Weight71-85 lb
- Max Rider Load251-300 lb
- BrakesHydraulic disc
- SuspensionFront
- FoldingDoes not fold
- CertificationsUL 2849 listed
- Warranty1 Year
Not checked: The throttle speed, which is not published
At a glance
- Folding handlebar stem
- CST 20 x 4.0 in tires
- Rear rack rated 55 lb
- The VANPOWERS BIKE trademark for bicycles is registered at the USPTO to VANPOWERS LTD of Edison, New Jersey.
- The VANPOWERS word mark for batteries and chargers is registered to Shenzhen Sailvan Network Technology Co., Ltd. of Shenzhen, China.
- Vanpowers e-bikes are sold in the US through the brand's own store at vanpowers.com, which ships from warehouses in the eastern and western US.
- The store's contact page names VANPOWERS LTD at 5521 Schaefer Ave, Chino, California.
- The store's policy contact page names LINEMART INC at the same Chino address.
- The store's terms of service apply UK law.
- Its store sells step-through city e-bikes, fat-tire all-terrain e-bikes and a compact fat-tire model.
- Independent US bike dealers also list several of the models.
The Vanpowers Cycanon is a compact step-through fat-tire e-bike with a removable 48 V, 13 Ah battery of 624 Wh (the feature text says 642 Wh) and a 750 W rear hub motor rated at 60 Nm (900 W peak) with a torque sensor.
It has Tektro hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm rotors, a lockable 55 mm spring fork, CST 20 x 4.0 in fat tires and a folding stem. The product page gives 70.5 lb and a 300 lb payload, while the brand's Cycanon page gives 67.5 lb and a 265 lb maximum load.
It comes with an aluminium rear rack, fenders, a 120 lux front light, a tail light with brake light, a 3.5 in LCD display with USB charging, a half-twist throttle and an IPX5-rated battery. The spec table prints 25 mph on pedal assist, while the feature text says up to 20 mph and the throttle speed is not published.
Vanpowers claims 84 miles at Level 1 assist and 9.32 mph with a 165 lb load. It comes in one size (riders 4 ft 11 in to 6 ft 2 in); Apex Blue sells for $1,199.00, and Forest Green and Lava Red sell for $2,099.00.
Questions answered from our data
How much does an electric bike cost?The 316 electric bikes we list run from $799 to $12,500, with a median of $1,899.
Are electric bikes UL certified?100 of the 316 electric bikes we list carry a UL 2849 listing we could look up by model.
How far can an electric bike go?258 of the 316 electric bikes we list claim 41 miles or more on a charge, each on its maker's own basis.
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