Vanpowers UrbanGlide-Standard 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 a removable 692 Wh battery, a throttle, a rack and fenders, held back by mechanical disc brakes and a short warranty.
$2,199
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Usability
5.3 out of 10- Option: spare UrbanGlide battery $399.00
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Better on motorHimiway A7 Pro e-bikeMid-drive is rated at 130 Nm of torque. $2,499Scores 10.0- Fork: 80 mm in the feature text, 100 mm in the comparison table, scored as under 100 mm
- Store: 68.34 lb in the comparison table
Better on weightSpecialized Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 commuter e-bikeAt 41 lb in size MD it is light for a commuter e-bike. $3,599.99Scores 8.0- 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), HDA000009, 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
- Removable battery charges indoors
- Rack and fenders come fitted
- Front and rear lights built in
- Puncture-resistant tires
- Bright colour display with app link
Drawbacks
- Mechanical disc brakes only
- Heavy to lift for a commuter
- Short warranty on battery and motor
- One small frame size only
- Six-year badge overstates the warranty
A well-equipped step-through commuter, but basic brakes and a short 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
- BrakesMechanical disc
- SuspensionFront
- FoldingDoes not fold
- CertificationsUL 2849 listed
- Warranty1 Year
At a glance
- Spare battery $399
- Shimano 7-speed derailleur
- Fits riders 5 ft 1 to 5 ft 9
- 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-Standard (model HDA000009) 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).
It has mechanical disc brakes with 180 mm rotors, a Zoom hydraulic suspension fork with lockout (80 mm of travel in the feature text, 100 mm in the comparison table), a speed sensor and Kenda 27.5 x 2.2 in puncture-resistant tires.
The store gives 68.34 lb (31 kg) in its comparison table and 32 kg (70.55 lb) in its feature text, 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, 3 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 62 miles at Level 1 assist and 9.32 mph with a 165 lb load.
It comes in one size (S, riders 5 ft 1 in to 5 ft 9 in) in Iron Gray, Remy Green and Lava Red at one price. A spare UrbanGlide battery sells for $399.00.
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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