Vanpowers UrbanGlide-Pro Step-Through Commuter Electric Bike
- Class 2
- 601-800 Wh
- 61-80 mi claimed
- 301-350 lb max load
SVT Score, Upper
A step-through commuter with hydraulic brakes, a torque sensor and a removable 692 Wh battery, at the heavier end of commuter e-bikes.
$2,899
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Usability
5.8 out of 10- Option: spare UrbanGlide battery $399.00
Better on batterySpecialized Turbo Vado 3 EVO 4.0 commuter e-bikeThe Vado 3 EVO 4.0 carries an 840 Wh battery. $4,499.99Scores 7.0- Peak: 725 W claimed, not scored
Better on motorVanpowers UrbanGlide-UltraBafang mid-drive is rated at 120 Nm of torque. $3,599Scores 9.0- Fork: 80 mm in the feature text, 100 mm in the comparison table, scored as under 100 mm
- 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), HDA000008, Shenzhen Vanpowers Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.
- Policy: the warranty page gives two years on battery and motor; badges say up to six years
Better on warranty & supportPedego Ridge Rider 2 Adventure BikeThe parts. $2,195Scores 9.0Strengths
- Strong hydraulic braking
- Torque sensor gives a natural pedal feel
- Rack and fenders come fitted
- Front and rear lights built in
- Removable battery charges indoors
- Two frame sizes to choose from
Drawbacks
- Heavy to lift for a commuter
- Short warranty on battery and motor
- Six-year badge overstates the warranty
- Spec pages disagree on fork travel and speed
A smooth, well-braked step-through commuter, but heavy and short on warranty
Specs
- TypeCommuter
- E-Bike ClassClass 2
- Battery601-800 Wh
- MotorHub
- Top Speed21-28 mph
- Claimed Range61-80 mi
- Weight71-85 lb
- Max Rider Load301-350 lb
- BrakesHydraulic disc
- SuspensionFront
- FoldingDoes not fold
- CertificationsUL 2849 listed
- Warranty1 Year
At a glance
- Microshift 8-speed
- Suspension seatpost
- Spare battery $399
- 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 UrbanGlide-Pro (model HDA000008) is a step-through commuter e-bike with a removable 48 V, 14.4 Ah battery of 692 Wh and a 500 W rear hub motor rated at 65 Nm (725 W peak) with a torque sensor.
It has Tektro hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm rotors, a Zoom hydraulic suspension fork with lockout (80 mm in the feature text, 100 mm in the comparison table), a 30 mm suspension seat post, a Microshift 8-speed drivetrain and Kenda 27.5 x 2.2 in puncture-resistant tires.
It weighs 70.55 lb (32 kg), and the manual sets a 330 lb total weight limit. It comes with a rear rack rated for 55 lb, fenders, front and rear lights, a 3.5 in colour display, a thumb throttle and a 54.6 V, 4 A charger.
The manual classes it as a Class 2 e-bike with a 20 mph maximum, while the current product page prints 23 mph on pedal assist and 20 mph on throttle. Vanpowers claims 73 miles at Level 1 assist and 9.32 mph with a 165 lb load. It comes in S and L frames in Lava Red, Remy Green and Iron Gray at one price.
A spare UrbanGlide battery sells for $399.00.
Questions answered from our data
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