Vanpowers UrbanGlide-Ultra Mid-Drive Step-Through Commuter Electric Bike
- Class 1
- 601-800 Wh
- 61-80 mi claimed
- 301-350 lb max load
SVT Score, Upper
A Class 1 step-through commuter with a 120 Nm Bafang mid-drive, hydraulic brakes and a removable 692 Wh battery, but no throttle.
$3,599
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Usability
6.3 out of 10- Option: spare UrbanGlide battery listing $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: 900 W claimed, not scored
- Fork: 80 mm in the feature text, 100 mm in the comparison table, scored as under 100 mm
- Searched: SGS UL Certipedia Intertek TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada
- Record: SGS, UL 2849 (SGS Listed Mark, eBike; certificate copy prints ANSI/CAN/UL 2849:2022), HDA000007 (directory row 'HDA000007, HDAK00020', product name 'Electric bike (UrbanGlide Ultra)'), Shenzhen Vanpowers Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.
- Record: SGS, EU Machinery Directive verification of conformity (no EN 15194 named in the directory row), HDA000007, HDAK00020, LINEMART GMBH
- Record: UL Product iQ, UL 2849 drive system, component (QGNS2), (names no bike), Bafang Electric
- 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 mid-drive for hills
- Strong hydraulic braking
- Rack and fenders come fitted
- Front and rear lights built in
- Torque sensor gives a natural pedal feel
Drawbacks
- No throttle
- Heavy to lift for a commuter
- Short warranty on battery and motor
- Six-year badge overstates the warranty
- Assist stops at a lower speed than its siblings
A strong mid-drive commuter for hills, but heavy and without a throttle
Specs
- TypeCommuter
- E-Bike ClassClass 1
- Battery601-800 Wh
- MotorMid-drive
- Top SpeedUp to 20 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
- Bafang M600 motor
- Microshift 9-speed
- Two frame sizes S and L
- 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-Ultra (model HDA000007) is a step-through commuter e-bike with a removable 48 V, 14.4 Ah battery of 692 Wh and a Bafang M600 mid-drive motor rated at 500 W and 120 Nm (900 W peak) with a torque sensor.
It has Tektro HD-E350 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 9-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 and a 54.6 V, 4 A charger, and it has no throttle. The manual classes it as a Class 1 e-bike with pedal assist to 20 mph.
Vanpowers claims 76 miles at Level 1 assist and 9.32 mph with a 165 lb load. It comes in S and L frames in Lava Red and Gunmetal Blue at one price. A spare UrbanGlide battery lists at $399.00.
Questions answered from our data
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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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