RangeUp to 73 miles on a charge, by Vanpowers’ own test. Speed23 MPH on pedal assist, 20 MPH on the thumb throttle. Battery48V 14.4Ah, 692Wh, removable, LG cells, IP65. Weight70.55 lb with the battery in, and a 260 lb payload. DrivetrainMicroshift 8 speed with a torque sensor reading every pedal stroke. Motor500W brushless rear hub motor, 725W at peak, 65 N.m of torque. Vanpowers UrbanGlide-Pro Overview The Vanpowers UrbanGlide-Pro is a step through city e-bike with a 500W rear hub motor that peaks at 725W, a removable 48V 14.4Ah battery good for up to 73 miles by Vanpowers’ test, and 23 MPH on pedal assist. What sets it apart from the cheaper Standard is the torque sensor. It reads how hard you press on the pedals and answers in proportion, so the assist feels like your own legs rather than a switch. Hydraulic disc brakes on 180mm rotors, a suspension fork with lockout and a suspension seat post come with it. Fenders, a rear rack and a headlight are in the box. Two frame sizes, three colours. Skip it if you want a mid drive: that is the UrbanGlide-Ultra. Built to be lived with A 6061 aluminium step through frame in two sizes: S fits 5'1" to 5'9", L fits 5'7" to 6'3". An adjustable stem for your reach, a swept back 720mm bar, and a Zoom suspension fork and seat post to take the edge off broken pavement. A 3.5 inch colour display that turns its own brightness up in sunlight, 180mm hydraulic disc brakes front and rear, a 260 lb payload and a 55 lb rack load. The frame, battery, motor and controller are covered for two years. ASSIST THAT MATCHES YOUR EFFORT A cadence sensor only knows the pedals are turning, so the motor comes in a beat late and at a fixed strength. The UrbanGlide-Pro reads pedal force at the bottom bracket instead, and the 500W hub motor answers in proportion: push harder, get more. That is why it feels like a bicycle first. Ease off and the motor eases off with you, which is also where the range comes from. A thumb throttle sits on the left grip for the push away from the lights, capped at 20 MPH. 692 WATT HOURS, OUT IN ONE HAND The battery lives inside the down tube and comes out, so it charges at your desk while the bike stays in the garage. 48V 14.4Ah, LG 21700 cells, a battery management system built in, IP65 sealed and certified to UL 2271. Vanpowers tested it to 73 miles with a 165 lb rider on the lowest assist level on flat ground. Your mileage moves with hills, weight and assist level. The 54.6V 4A smart charger refills it in a few hours. Thumb Throttle Instant power without pedalling, up to 20 MPH. A hill start or a gap in traffic without the effort. 3.5 Inch Colour Display 600 nit screen that raises its own brightness in sunlight. Speed, battery and ride data, plus the Vanlife app. Low Step Through Frame 6061 aluminium with a 370mm standover. On and off without swinging a leg, in whatever you are wearing. Ready For The Commute In The Box Fenders, a rear rack rated to 55 lb and a headlight ship with the bike, not as extras. Fit Find your size {"sizes": [{"size": "S", "rider": "5'1\" - 5'9\""}, {"size": "L", "rider": "5'7\" - 6'3\""}], "rows": [["Rider height", ["5'1\" - 5'9\"", "5'7\" - 6'3\""]], ["Reach", ["440mm", "468mm"]], ["Stack", ["663mm", "666mm"]], ["Wheelbase", ["1179mm", "1201mm"]], ["Frame length", ["642mm", "672mm"]], ["Standover height", ["370mm", "370mm"]]]} Both sizes share the 370mm standover. Between 5'7" and 5'9" either fits: S rides more upright, L gives more room to stretch out. Geometry Specification, fit and geometry+ Motor 500W brushless rear hub motor, 725W peak, 65 N.m torque Battery 48V 14.4Ah 692Wh removable lithium ion, LG cells, battery management system, IP65 Range Up to 73 miles, Vanpowers test with a 165 lb rider, level 1 assist, flat road Top speed 23 MPH on pedal assist, 20 MPH on throttle Sensor Torque sensor Modes Pedal assist and thumb throttle Display 3.5 inch full colour, 600 nit, auto brightness, Vanlife E-bike app Charger 54.6V 4A smart charger Frame 6061 aluminium, step through, sizes S and L Fork Zoom hydraulic suspension fork with lockout Seat post Zoom suspension seat post, 30.9 x 350mm, 30mm travel, quick release clamp Stem Zoom adjustable stem, 90mm, 0 to 90 degrees Handlebar Urban cruiser bar, 720mm wide, 38mm rise, 25 degree back sweep Brakes Hydraulic disc, 180mm rotors, front and rear Drivetrain Microshift RD-M26L 8 speed Tires Kenda K1052 27.5 x 2.2 inch, K-Shield puncture layer, reflective sidewall, 60 TPI Weight 70.55 lb Payload 260 lb maximum, rack 55 lb Certification UL 2849 e-bike system, UL 2271 battery Colours Lava Red, Remy Green, Iron Gray Included equipment Front and rear fenders, rear rack, headlight and reflector — Frame geometry — S / L Seat post length 440mm / 460mm Frame length 642mm / 672mm Bottom bracket drop 70mm / 70mm Head tube length 180mm / 180mm Seat tube angle 73° / 73° Head tube angle 67.5° / 68° Rear centre 451mm / 451mm Front centre 736mm / 758mm Wheelbase 1179mm / 1201mm Reach 440mm / 468mm Stack 663mm / 666mm Fork length 480mm / 480mm Fork offset 44mm / 44mm Trail 98mm / 94mm Standover height 370mm / 370mm — Rider height — 5'1" - 5'9" / 5'7" - 6'3" WHAT'S IN THE BOX Removable Battery And Charger The 48V 14.4Ah 692Wh battery, the 54.6V 4A smart charger and two keys. Fenders, Rack And Headlight A fender set, the rear rack rated to 55 lb, and a front light with reflector. Pedals, Toolkit And Manual Two pedals, a toolkit box and the user manual. Questions before buying What does the torque sensor actually do?+It measures how hard you are pressing on the pedals and sets the motor to match, so the assist arrives in proportion to your effort rather than in a fixed amount when the pedals turn. Smoother starts, more natural on hills, and less battery used. How fast does it go?+23 MPH on pedal assist and 20 MPH on the thumb throttle, by Vanpowers’ spec table. Is the battery removable?+Yes. It sits inside the down tube and comes out, so you can charge it indoors. It is a 48V 14.4Ah 692Wh pack with LG cells, IP65 sealed and certified to UL 2271. Which size do I need?+S fits 5'1" to 5'9". L fits 5'7" to 6'3". In between, S rides more upright and L stretches you out. How is the Pro different from the Standard and the Ultra?+The Standard uses the same motor and battery with a speed sensor, a 7 speed drivetrain, mechanical disc brakes and a plain seat post. The Pro adds the torque sensor, 8 speeds, hydraulic brakes and the suspension seat post. The Ultra moves to a Bafang mid drive motor with a 9 speed drivetrain. What is the warranty?+Vanpowers covers the frame, battery, motor and controller for two years and the other original parts for one year, against manufacturing defects. Wear items such as tires, brake pads, chain and spokes are not covered. 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