The Velec R48 was designed for long, comfortable rides. A powerful 48Volts, 500Watts rear wheel motor will tackle headwinds and steep slopes, giving you the assistance, you need to explore longer journeys.
Optimal For Riders: 5'2" / 1m57 to 5'5" / 1m65 (Small), 5'6" / 1m67 to 5'9" / 1m75 (Medium) & 5'10" / 1m77 to 6'3" / 1m90 (Large)
The R48 is designed for power and comfort. Its 500W brushless motor will take on any steep slope and any headwind while you sit on our very comfortable R48 oversized saddle. Two battery choices will give you up to 110km range.
To go along with the bike's sleek yet robust frame, the R48 is equipped with a thumb throttle, a front fork Suntour suspension, Tektro hydraulic brakes, a colour LCD console, front and rear fenders and a suspension seat post. Offered in red and titanium.
1 Year Non-Electrical Components Warranty
2 Year Propulsion System Warranty
3 Year Frame Warranty
80 kilometers Average range
High-torque 500w geared rear-wheel motor
suntour suspension fork and seat post
What is Velec's Peace of Mind?
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“I am proud to offer a solution to the biggest sources of stress for electric bike users, namely the fear of having their bike stolen and the fear of a mechanical problem far from home. Velec offers you Peace of Mind and it's our way of saying thank you for choosing Velec! »
Michel Leblanc, president and founder of Velec
Motor
Rear wheel 500W motor (60Nm of torque)
Throttle
Thumb throttle
Console
Color LCD Control panel, centered on the handlebar
Frame
6061 Alloy step through model
Battery
48V/10Ah or 48V/14Ah
Brake levers
Tektro hydraulic with motor cut-offs sensor
Brakes
Front and Rear 180mm Tektro hydraulic discs
Rear derailleur
Shimano Alivio M3100 9 speed
Cassette
Shimano 11-32T 9 speed
Stem
Threadless adjustable aluminium, 105mm
Fork
Suntour suspension fork for ebikes
Grips
Comfort plus with screw lock
Chainring
48T
Seat post
Alloy φ30.4mm with suspension
Kickstand
Adjustable kickstand
Saddle
Ultra comfort oversized saddle with spring suspension
Wheels
Aluminum 26 inches double wall
Tires
CST E-series 26x1.9 with puncture protection
Headlight
Front light powered by bicycle battery
Tailight
Rear light powered by bicycle battery + brake indicator