Velowave Prado S Step-Thru Fat Tire Commuter Electric Bike
- Class 2
- 601-800 Wh
- 26-40 mi claimed
- 301-350 lb max load
SVT Score, Lower
A Class 2 step-through fat tire commuter with a rack built into the frame, fenders and hydraulic brakes at a lower price.
$1,299
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Usability
4.2 out of 10- Peak: 1,275 W claimed, not scored
- Unlock: Offroad Controller $159.00 (sold out), private roads only
Better on motorPuckipuppy GoldenR Pro Dual-Motor E-BikeMaker publishes 1,100 W nominal for two motors. $1,999.99Scores 8.0
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Better on verificationPuckipuppy GoldenR Pro Dual-Motor E-Bike$1,999.99Scores 6.0
- Option: spare battery $449.00
Strengths
- Rack built into the frame
- Fenders come fitted
- Strong hydraulic braking
- Low price for the kit
- Comfortable upright handlebar
Drawbacks
- Modest torque for steep hills
- No tail light fitted
- Cadence sensor gives on-off assist
- Shorter warranty than the badge suggests
A practical fat tire commuter with a built-in rack, but modest hill power
Specs
- TypeFat Tire
- E-Bike ClassClass 2
- Battery601-800 Wh
- MotorHub
- Top Speed21-28 mph
- Claimed Range26-40 mi
- Weight71-85 lb
- Max Rider Load301-350 lb
- BrakesHydraulic disc
- SuspensionFront
- FoldingDoes not fold
- CertificationsClaimed only
- Warranty1 Year
At a glance
- Kenda 20 x 4.0 in tires
- Swept-back handlebar
- Wheelbase 1,170 mm
The VELOWAVE US trademark is registered to Suzhou Freego Bike Co., Ltd. of Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu, China.
- Velowave e-bikes are sold in the US through the brand's own store at velowavebike.com, which ships from California warehouses to the lower 48 states.
- The store's terms name YUEDA INTERNATIONAL TRADE CO., LIMITED as the site operator and give no US entity or address.
- The store's contact page lists Velowave Bikes Seattle LLC at an address in Bellevue, Washington.
- The brand also sells on Amazon US through its own VELOWAVE STORE seller account.
- The brand's US store sells a range from compact step-through fat tire bikes to a full-suspension trail bike.
- Among major US retailers, only Walmart carries Velowave e-bikes, through the brand's own marketplace store (October 2026).
The Velowave Prado S is a step-through fat tire commuter e-bike with a removable 48 V, 15 Ah battery of 720 Wh (LG 21700 cells) and a Bafang rear hub motor rated 750 W with 55 Nm of torque and a cadence sensor. It has hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm rotors, a hydraulic suspension fork and Kenda 20 x 4.0 in tires.
It weighs 77.2 lb (net as printed) and is rated for a 330 lb payload. Velowave prints Class 2 with 25 mph on pedal assist and 20 mph on the throttle, and quotes up to 40 miles on pedal assist and 23 miles on the throttle.
A rear rack built into the frame and fenders come fitted, with a colour display and a 48 V 10 W headlight. Red and Silver are in stock at the price and Black is sold out. A spare battery sells for $449.00. An Offroad Controller listed at $159.00 (sold out) is sold for private roads only.
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