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Lightweight E-Bikes · Velotric

Velotric T1 Lightweight Urban E-Bike

The T1 is a sub-40 lb city bike with a fully hidden 36V battery, a quiet 350W rear hub motor and a torque sensor. It looks and rides like a normal fitness hybrid, which is exactly the point: it is for riders who want a little help on hills and headwinds without a heavy, throttle-driven machine. Hydraulic brakes and integrated lights are included. The battery is small and not designed to pop out for charging, so you charge the bike where it lives. It is priced above budget commuters, but it is one of the few true lightweights sold direct and on Amazon.

Riders who carry their bike upstairsFitness riders who want light assistFlat to rolling commutesPeople who hate the look of a bulky e-bike

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Key considerations

  • Battery is integrated; charge on the bike
  • 350W motor is modest on steep hills
  • No throttle on the standard model
  • Narrow tires; pavement only

Pros

  • Around 36 lb
  • Torque sensor and hydraulic brakes
  • Quiet and clean
  • Pedals well without assist

Considerations

  • Small battery
  • Not removable for apartment charging
  • Modest power

Features & specifications

Motor350W rear hub
Battery36V, integrated
Wheels700c
WeightAbout 36 lb

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About Velotric

Velotric is a newer direct-to-consumer brand that has made safety certification and payload ratings central to its pitch. Its Discover, Nomad and Packer models carry UL-certified electrical systems and 440 lb payload ratings, and they ship with fenders, racks and lights. The T1 is a rare genuinely lightweight torque-sensor commuter. Most of the lineup uses cadence sensors, so assist feel is more basic than Aventon's torque-sensor bikes, but pricing is usually lower.

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