RangeUp to 62 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. Weight68.34 lb with the battery in, and a 260 lb payload. DrivetrainShimano 7 speed with a speed sensor and 5 assist levels. Motor500W brushless rear hub motor, 725W at peak, 65 N.m of torque. Vanpowers UrbanGlide-Standard Overview The Vanpowers UrbanGlide-Standard is the entry to the UrbanGlide range: the same 500W rear hub motor that peaks at 725W, the same removable 48V 14.4Ah battery, and the same low step through frame, at $2,099. What you give up against the Pro is the torque sensor, one gear and the hydraulic brakes. The Standard reads pedal speed rather than pedal force, runs a Shimano 7 speed with mechanical disc brakes on 180mm rotors, and still carries a thumb throttle, a suspension fork with lockout and the 3.5 inch colour display. Fenders, a rear rack and a headlight are in the box. One frame size, three colours. If you want assist that answers how hard you push, step up to the UrbanGlide-Pro. Built to be lived with A 6061 aluminium step through frame in one size, which Vanpowers fits to riders from 5'1" to 5'9". A 720mm swept back bar, a Zoom suspension fork with lockout, and Kenda 27.5 x 2.2 tires with a puncture layer and reflective sidewalls. A 3.5 inch colour display that turns its own brightness up in sunlight, a 260 lb payload and a 55 lb rack load. The frame, battery, motor and controller are covered for two years. ONE BATTERY ACROSS THE RANGE The Standard carries the exact battery the Pro and Ultra use: 48V 14.4Ah, 692Wh, LG cells, a battery management system built in, IP65 sealed and certified to UL 2271. It sits inside the down tube and comes out to charge indoors. Vanpowers tested it to 62 miles with a 165 lb rider on the lowest assist level on flat ground. The 54.6V 3A smart charger refills it in about 5 hours. 500 WATTS, 725 AT PEAK The rear hub motor is rated at 500W and peaks at 725W with 65 N.m of torque, enough for city hills with a load on the rack. A speed sensor brings it in as the pedals turn, in five assist levels, and the thumb throttle gives power without pedalling up to 20 MPH. Pedal assist runs to 23 MPH. A Shimano RD-TZ500 7 speed handles the gears and mechanical disc brakes on 180mm rotors do the stopping. 3.5 Inch Colour Display 600 nit screen that raises its own brightness in sunlight. Speed, battery and ride data, plus the Vanlife app. Suspension Fork With Lockout A Zoom hydraulic fork takes the edge off broken pavement and locks out for smooth roads. Low Step Through Frame 6061 aluminium with a 370mm standover. On and off without swinging a leg. 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. 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 62 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 Speed sensor Modes Pedal assist and thumb throttle Display 3.5 inch full colour, 600 nit, auto brightness, Vanlife E-bike app Charger 54.6V 3A smart charger, about 5 hours Frame 6061 aluminium, step through, one size Rider height 5'1" to 5'9" Fork Zoom hydraulic suspension fork with lockout Seat post Zoom seat post, 30.9 x 350mm Stem Zoom stem, 90mm Handlebar Urban cruiser bar, 720mm wide, 38mm rise, 25 degree back sweep Brakes Mechanical disc, 180mm rotors, front and rear Drivetrain Shimano RD-TZ500 7 speed Tires Kenda K1052 27.5 x 2.2 inch, K-Shield puncture layer, reflective sidewall, 60 TPI Reach / Stack 440mm / 663mm Wheelbase 1179mm Standover height 370mm Weight 68.34 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 WHAT'S IN THE BOX Removable Battery And Charger The 48V 14.4Ah 692Wh battery, the 54.6V 3A 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 is the difference between the Standard and the Pro?+Same motor, battery and frame. The Pro adds a torque sensor that matches assist to how hard you pedal, an 8 speed drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes, an adjustable stem and a suspension seat post, and comes in two sizes. The Standard is $800 less. 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. What size is it?+One frame size, which Vanpowers fits to riders from 5'1" to 5'9". Taller riders should look at the Pro or Ultra, which add a size L for 5'7" to 6'3". Are mechanical disc brakes a problem?+They stop the bike fine and are simpler to adjust at home, but they need more lever pressure than hydraulics and the pads wear faster. If you ride steep hills daily, the Pro’s hydraulic brakes are worth having. 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. We are an authorized dealer, so it applies. {"@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [{"@type": "Question", "name": "What is the difference between the Standard and the Pro?", "acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer", "text": "Same motor, battery and frame. The Pro adds a torque sensor that matches assist to how hard you pedal, an 8 speed drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes, an adjustable stem and a suspension seat post, and comes in two sizes. 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