Velotric Summit 1
90 Nm
Torque
706 Wh
Battery
70 mi
Claimed range
62 lb
Weight
440 lb
Max load
Hardtail. A hub motor on a trail bike — cheaper than mid-drive but it does not multiply torque through the gears on sustained climbs. Mounting points for fenders and a rack, neither included. Previous generation alongside the Summit 2, still sold.
$1,999Manufacturer price, 2026-09-19
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Full specification
| Headline | |
| Price | $1,999 |
|---|---|
| Category | eMTB |
| Price per Wh | $2.83 per Wh |
| Model year | 2024 |
| Motor | |
| Torque | 90 Nm |
| Motor power | 750 W |
| Peak power | 1300 W |
| Drive | Rear hub |
| Motor make | Velotric |
| Sensor | Torque + cadence |
| Battery & range | |
| Battery | 706 Wh |
| Voltage | 48V |
| Capacity | 14.7 Ah |
| Removable battery | Yes |
| Range (claim) | 70 mi |
| Range as stated | Up to 70 miles |
| Est. real range | 35 mi |
| Estimate assumes | 20 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | |
| Weight | 62 lb |
| Max load | 440 lb |
| Class & speed | |
| Ships as | Class 3 — pedal assist to 28 mph |
| Unlocks to | Class 3 |
| Top assisted speed | 28 mph |
| Build | |
| Gears | 8-speed |
| Drivetrain | Shimano Altus |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | 180 mm |
| Rear rotor | 180 mm |
| Suspension | Hardtail (front only) |
| Fork travel | 120 mm |
| Rear travel | None |
| Front suspension | Yes |
| Suspension seatpost | No |
| Tires | 27.5 x 2.6 |
| Display | 2.8" color, IPX6, USB charging |
| Frame | Triple-butted aluminum alloy |
| Sizes | Regular, Large |
| Step-through option | No |
| Included | |
| Lights | Yes |
| Fenders | No |
| Rack | No |
| Warranty | 2 yr |
Specs transcribed from electricbikereview.com on 2026-09-19. Fields the manufacturer does not publish are shown as “—” rather than estimated. Manufacturers revise specs without notice — confirm before buying.