Velotric Summit 2
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Velotric Summit 2
The Summit 2 has the best range-to-weight numbers Velotric publishes: 95 quoted assisted miles from an 802Wh pack, in a 57 lb bike. Add 100 Nm, a Shimano Cues 9-speed and MT200 hydraulics and it is the most complete bike in the range short of the mid-drive.
- 750WMotor · 100 Nm
- 802 WhBattery
- 95 miMfr. PAS range
- 12~28MPHSpeed range
- 440 lbsMax load
Every figure above is Velotric's own published specification for the Summit 2, read from www.velotricbike.com/products/velotric-summit-2-hybrid-ebike?country=US on 2026-08-24. Manufacturer claims, not Redtail test results — we label them that way rather than dress them up.
Price and availability
Price matched
$2,099 against a $2,099 list price. Matched to Velotric in USD and re-checked every day, so you are never paying more here than at the manufacturer.
Stock matched
3 of 3 colorways can ship today — Galaxy Purple, Ocean Blue, Glacial Silver. We mirror Velotric's live availability, so a color you can add to the cart is a color that exists.
Sold and supported by Redtail
Free shipping on every electric bike within the contiguous United States (lower 48). Redtail is the seller of record, and warranty claims come to us — not to a factory inbox.
Who the Summit 2 is for
Buy it if
- Long days — 95 quoted miles is the joint-highest here, and this is the lighter of the two bikes that quote it
- Riders who want trail capability without a 75-pound bike
- Anyone who values a modern 9-speed drivetrain over an 8-speed
- Mixed riding: 2.4-inch MTB tires roll acceptably on road and hold up off it
Skip it if
- You want the absolute cheapest way to a good bike — the Summit 1 is $100 less
- You need fat tires for sand or snow; that is the Nomad 2
- You carry passengers — the GoMad is the bike for that
- You want a mid-drive, in which case the Discover M is $400 more
The Summit 2 in detail
95 miles at 57 lb
The Discover M also quotes 95 miles, and weighs 60 lb. Everything else quoting 75 or more weighs 61 to 80. Getting the range without the weight is the whole argument for this bike, and it comes from the same 802Wh pack the heavier bikes use — the difference is what it has to push.
100 Nm, 1300W peak
A hundred newton-meters is second only to the Nomad 2X in this range, and it sits in a bike 23 lb lighter. Torque per pound is not a spec anyone publishes, but it is what climbing actually feels like, and this bike is the best of them on that measure.
Shimano Cues, 9-speed
Cues is Shimano's current unified drivetrain family, and a 9-speed here against 8-speed on most of the range. More usable gears, and a parts standard that will still be supported and stocked in five years — which matters more on a bike than a headline number.
Shimano MT200 hydraulics
Named Shimano hydraulics rather than a generic specification. MT200 is a widely serviced brake — pads and bleed kits are on the shelf in most bike shops, which is exactly what you want on a bike you intend to keep.
27.5 × 2.4 MTB
Narrower than the Summit 1's 2.6 and set up as MTB rubber rather than commuter. That is part of the weight saving and part of why it rolls better on road, at some cost in outright grip on loose ground.
The honest ledger
Green flags
- Velotric states UL 2849 certification for the complete electrical system, UL 2271 for the battery and UL 2580 for the cells, in this model's own spec sheet.
- Velotric states a Class of “1/2/3” for this model and a rider-selectable speed limit, so the class it runs in is a setting you choose rather than a fixed property of the bike.
- Velotric publishes throttle range and pedal-assist range separately — 70Miles on throttle, 95Miles on assist — instead of one blended number that flatters the bike.
Red flags
- No certificate document is published for any Velotric model — the UL claims on this page are Velotric's own wording, not a certificate we have read.
What Velotric publishes about certification
Velotric does not publish a certificate document for any model — no certificate number, no issuing laboratory, no PDF, on any of its twenty bike pages. We checked all twenty. What it does publish is the wording below, taken from this model's own specification sheet. We quote it and label it a claim, because that is what it is.
UL 2849 — complete e-bike electrical system
Not establishedVelotric's own specification for this model states: “UL2849 & UL2271”.
UL 2271 — battery pack
Not establishedThe battery row reads: “UL2849 & UL2271”.
UL 2580 — cells
Not establishedThe cell row reads: “Samsung/LG 21700 cell, Certificated by UL2580”.
ISO 4210 — bicycle safety
Not establishedVelotric states: “ISO 4210”.
Certificate documents
Not establishedVelotric publishes no certificate document for any model — no certificate number, no issuing laboratory, no PDF, on any of its twenty bike pages. We checked all twenty. The claims above are Velotric's own wording in its spec sheet, and we present them as claims rather than as documents we have read. Velotric's own guidance is to search UL's public certification directory, and we will do that for you in writing on request.
Velotric's own certification page says “most Velotric e-bikes are both UL 2271 Recognized and UL 2849 Certified”. We do not apply that sentence to this bike: “most” is not “all”, and Recognized and Certified are different UL statuses. What is above is this model's own spec sheet, read 2026-08-24, plus velotricbike.com/pages/ul-certification.
Class, speed and where you can ride
Built to the US three-class framework — the class is a setting you select
Velotric states a Class of “1/2/3” for this model, which means the class it operates in is a setting you select rather than a fixed property of the machine. Velotric ships it at 20MPH by default and states an adjustable range of 12~28MPH.
The motor is specified at 750W. The federal low-speed electric bicycle definition at 15 U.S.C. § 2085 tops out at 750W, so this sits at that ceiling rather than above it — which is the reason a bike like this can be ridden as a Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike where those classes are recognized.
What the classes mean in practice: Class 1 is pedal-assist only up to 20 mph; Class 2 adds a throttle up to 20 mph; Class 3 is pedal-assist to 28 mph and is the class most often restricted on shared-use paths. Which classes are allowed where is set by your state and often by your city or park district.
We are not going to tell you this bike “is” a Class 3 e-bike, because that depends on how it is set and where you ride it. Tell us your state and we will put the answer in an email you can keep.
We publish a state-by-state e-bike law hub, and if you want your own state answered in writing before you order, ask us and we will put it in an email you can keep.
How to read this spec sheet
Nominal and peak are different numbers
Velotric publishes a nominal motor rating and, on several models, a peak figure alongside it (“750W (1300W Peak Power)”). Nominal is the continuous rating that the federal low-speed electric bicycle definition and state statutes are written against; peak is a short-burst ceiling. When you compare against a brand that quotes only peak, you are not comparing like with like.
Two range figures, not one
Velotric quotes throttle range and pedal-assist range separately rather than blending them into a single flattering number. The assist figure is the higher of the two and assumes you are contributing. Plan around the throttle figure if you intend to use one.
Class is a setting, not a fact about the bike
These bikes ship at a default speed limit and can be adjusted within a stated range. What is legal where you ride depends on that setting and on your state and city — which is why we will not print a class badge and call it done.
Size and fit
Velotric quotes a rider-height range of Regular: 5'2'' ~ 5'10'' Large: 5'7'' ~ 6'5'' for the Summit 2. If you are near either end of it, send us your inseam and we will tell you honestly whether it will work rather than sell you the wrong frame.
How the Summit 2 compares
| Model | Peak power | Battery | Top speed | Range | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fold 1 Lite | $1,099 | |||||
| Fold 1 | 750W | 48V, 608Wh | 12~28 MPH | 55 Miles | 63 lbs | $1,299 |
| T1ST | 350W | 36V, 352.8Wh | 12~28 MPH | 70 Miles | 39 lbs | $1,399 |
| Tempo | 350W | 36V, 10.14Ah (374Wh) | 12 ~ 28 MPH | 60 Miles | 39 Lbs | $1,499 |
| Fold 1 Plus | 750W | 48V, 13Ah (608Wh) | 12~28 MPH | 68 Miles | 63 Lbs | $1,499 |
| Discover 2 | 750W | 48V, 705.6Wh | 12 ~ 28 MPH | 75 Miles | 63 lbs | $1,699 |
| Discover 1 | $1,699 | |||||
| Go 1 | $1,699 | |||||
| Breeze 1 | 750W | Removable, 48V, 13.4Ah (627Wh) | 12~28 MPH | 70 Miles | 48 Lbs | $1,799 |
| Nomad 1 | $1,899 | |||||
| GoMad | 750W | 48V, 16.7Ah (801.6Wh) | 12~28 MPH | 75 Miles | 77 lbs | $1,999 |
| Summit 1 | 750W | 48V, 705.6Wh | 12~28 MPH | 70 Miles | 62 lbs | $1,999 |
| Discover 3 | 750W | 48V, 15.2Ah (730Wh) | 12 ~ 28 MPH | 80 Miles | 61 Lbs | $1,999 |
| Nomad 2 | 750W | Removable, 48V, 14.7Ah (705.6Wh) | 12~28 MPH | 65 Miles | 75 lbs | $1,999 |
| Summit 2 | 750W | 48V, 16.7Ah (801.6Wh) | 12~28MPH | 95Miles | 57 lbs | $2,099 |
| T1 | $2,199 | |||||
| Packer 1 | $2,199 | |||||
| Nomad 2X | 750W | Removable, 48V, 16.7Ah (801.6Wh) | 75 Miles | 80 Lbs | $2,399 | |
| Triker | $2,499 | |||||
| Discover M | 500W | 48V, 16.7Ah (801.6Wh) | 12 ~ 28 MPH | 95 Miles | 60 Lbs | $2,499 |
Every cell is Velotric's own published figure, read 2026-08-24. A blank cell means Velotric publishes nothing for that field on that model — we leave it blank rather than estimate it.
Full specifications
| Model Name | Summit 2 |
| Colors | Galaxy Purple, Ocean Blue, Glacial Silver |
| Frame | Step-Over |
| Bike Size | Regular / Large |
| User Height Range | Regular: 5'2'' ~ 5'10'' Large: 5'7'' ~ 6'5'' |
| Motor Hub | 48V, 750W (1300W Peak Power), 100Nm |
| Battery | 48V, 16.7Ah (801.6Wh), IPX7, Certificated by UL2271 |
| Cell | Samsung/LG 21700 cell, Certificated by UL2580 |
| Charger | 48V, 3A Fast Charger |
| Display | 2.0" Left-mounted Full-color Display with High Brightness, Bluetooth, NFC |
| SensorSwap™ | Torque and Cadence Sensor |
| USB Port | USB Type-C phone Charge |
| Throttle Assist | Trigger-control, Removable |
| Pedal Assist Modes | 4 Riding Modes + Pulse Mode / Ride Tuning |
| Rear Light | Brake highlight, Turn Signal |
| Front Light | 500LM High-output Integrated LED, Adjustable Angle |
| Water Resistant | IPX6 |
| App & Apple Find My™ | Apple Find My & Android Find Hub, NFC Card Unlock |
| Fork | RST Air Suspension 120mm Travel with Lock-out, Rebound Adjustable |
| Max Speed (Default) | 20MPH |
| Max Speed Adjustable Range | 12~28MPH |
| Class | 1/2/3 |
| Throttle Range | 70Miles |
| Pedal Assist Range | 95Miles |
| Brake | SHIMANO MT200 Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Rotors | 180mm Front and Rear |
| Brake Levers | Aluminum Alloy, with Power Cutoff |
| Bike Weight | 57 lbs |
| Max Bike Load | 440 lbs |
| Rear Rack Load Capacity | Optional |
| Handlebar | Aluminum Alloy, Φ31.8mm, 740mm |
| Grips | Durable Ergonomic Grips, Lockable |
| Stem | Adjustable, Aluminum Alloy, Φ31.8mm, 60mm Length |
| Saddle | VELOTRIC Ergonomic Seat |
| Seatpost | Aluminum Alloy, Φ31.6mm, 350mm |
| Clamp | Aluminum Alloy, Quick Release |
| Rims | Double-wall Aluminum Alloy |
| Front Hub | NOVATEC Aluminum Alloy, 15x110mm Thru-axle |
| Tire | Kenda 27.5x2.4" MTB Puncture Resistant Tires |
| Fenders | Plastic, Front and Rear Full Coverage |
| Rear Rack | Optional |
| Pedals | Plastic |
| Kickstand | Aluminum Alloy, Included, Rear Mount |
| UL Certification | UL2849 & UL2271 |
| ISO Standard | ISO 4210 |
| Chainrings | BCD 104, 40T Narrow-Wide Chainring |
| Crankset | Aluminum Alloy, 165mm |
| Cassette | 9-speed, 11-46T |
| Chain | KMC XGlide 9-speed |
| Rear Derailleur | SHIMANO Cues, 9-speed |
| Shift Lever | SHIMANO Cues, 9-speed |
Source: Velotric's published specification for the Summit 2 at www.velotricbike.com/products/velotric-summit-2-hybrid-ebike?country=US, read 2026-08-24. A field Velotric does not publish is left out rather than estimated.
What we counted
Measured by Redtail
We pulled Velotric's entire published catalog on 2026-08-24 — all 125 products and every variant — and counted what could actually be bought that day. Velotric could sell 80 of its own 102 published bike configurations on the pull date — 78%. 6 of its 20 bike models had no buyable colorway at all.
Across the accessory and parts range, 152 of 166 variants were buyable. We mirror that availability daily rather than list a color nobody can ship — which is why some options on this page may be greyed out today and back tomorrow.
Warranty
Buy the bike from Redtail and Redtail handles the claim. Send photos or video of the issue with your order number and we take it from there — we file and manage it rather than sending you to a manufacturer inbox. Velotric also keeps its own customer-service line open to every owner for troubleshooting, for the life of the bike, whoever sold it.
Who covers you
Velotric's warranty states: “Only applicable to United States e-bike purchases from velotricbike.com. Bikes purchased outside the Velotric official website shall contact their original dealer for after-sale service.” Redtail is a dealer, so after-sale service on this bike is Redtail's and the claim comes to us. Velotric adds that “All Velotric bike owners are entitled to contact the Velotric CS Team for troubleshooting service throughout the lifetime of bikes.” — that part is open to every owner, whoever sold the bike.
What Velotric stands behind, on a direct purchase
- 2 years — Electrical — motor, throttle, PAS panel, controller, wiring harness, lights, IOT module, sensor, fingerprint module, FindMy module, charger, display
- 2 years — Battery — designed to retain up to 75% of original capacity over the period
- 1 year — Other essential components — suspension forks, stem, handlebar, headset, brakes (excluding pads), bottom bracket, crankset, pedals, kickstand, rims, hub, freewheel, cassette, derailleur, shifter
- 1 year — Accessories
- Runs from the date of delivery of the original purchase.
The five-year structure tier names T1, T1ST, T1ST Plus, Breeze, Tempo. The Summit 2 is not among them.
Velotric publishes three warranty documents, and they disagree
- velotricbike.com/pages/warranty: 5-year structure row naming T1, T1ST, T1ST Plus, Breeze and Tempo; battery 2 years, designed to retain up to 75% of original capacity.
- Velotric support-center policy (updated 2026-08-21): the same structure row narrowed to 'T1 & T1ST only'; battery expressed as 2 years or 'up to 300 charging cycles, whichever occurs first'.
- Velotric owner's manual, p.100 (PDF deposit copy held): a flat 2-year term whose Covered Components include frame, forks and brake — no 5-year tier at all.
We quote all three and present none as governing, because Velotric has not said which one wins. It matters less than it looks here — your cover is Redtail's — but you should know the manufacturer's own documents are not consistent.
What is excluded
- Consumables and wear parts — tires, tubes, brake pads, cables and housing, grips, chain, spokes, bearings, free hub bodies, sprockets
- Paint and graphics; suspension forks and suspension parts are excluded from the frame definition
- Third-party components such as drivetrain, brakes or suspension — refer to that manufacturer
- Improper assembly, crash, neglect, improper repair or maintenance, corrosion
Velotric's warranty terms as published at www.velotricbike.com/pages/warranty, read 2026-08-24. Reproduced as context for what the manufacturer stands behind on a direct purchase; your cover is Redtail's. First owner / original purchaser only. Subsequent owners are not covered, though Velotric invites them to contact its CS team.
Shipping, returns & support
Shipping
Free shipping on every electric bike within the contiguous United States (lower 48). Orders are prepared and dispatched within 1–3 business days of confirmation. Most e-bikes arrive within 5–10 business days after dispatch, depending on location.
On delivery
Inspect your shipment at delivery. Damage, defects, or incorrect items must be reported with photos within 48 hours; claims submitted after this window are not accepted.
Returns
Change-of-mind returns accepted only on unopened, factory-sealed items requested within 72 hours (3 days) of delivery, with a 15% restocking fee plus return shipping. Once a box is opened or a bike is ridden, it is no longer eligible.
If something is wrong
Bikes with power, charging, or component issues are covered under the manufacturer warranty; Redtail coordinates repair or replacement remotely at no cost to the customer.
Full terms: Shipping Policy and Refund & Return Policy. Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. territories, P.O. boxes, and remote areas may incur extra charges or be excluded — contact us before ordering.
Frequently asked questions
How far does the Velotric Summit 2 really go?
Velotric quotes 95 miles on pedal assist from the 802Wh pack — the joint-highest figure in its range, alongside the Discover M. That is a manufacturer figure and it assumes you are contributing; we have not range-tested this bike and do not claim to have.
What is the difference between the Summit 1 and Summit 2?
The Summit 2 is $100 more for an 802Wh pack against 706Wh, 95 quoted miles against 70, 100 Nm against 90, a Shimano Cues 9-speed against 8-speed, and 57 lb against 62. The Summit 1 runs wider 2.6-inch tires.
Is the Summit 2 a Class 3 e-bike?
Velotric states a Class of 1/2/3 — a setting you select, with a 20 mph default and a 12–28 mph adjustable range. Where each class may be ridden is set by your state and, for trails, by the land manager.
Is the Velotric Summit 2 UL certified?
Velotric states UL 2849, UL 2271 for the battery, UL 2580 for the cells and ISO 4210 in this model's own spec sheet. It publishes no certificate document for any model, so those are its claims and we label them as such.
Is the Summit 2 better than the Discover M?
They quote the same 95 miles. The Summit 2 is $400 less, 3 lb lighter and a hub-drive; the Discover M is a mid-drive, which puts power through the gears and generally climbs and handles better at the cost of drivetrain wear. If you climb a lot, the M. If you want the most bike for the money, this.
How heavy is the Velotric Summit 2?
57 lb — light for a bike carrying an 802Wh battery, and 18 lb under the Nomad 2 with the same power class.
The bottom line
The best all-round bike Velotric makes at anything like sensible money. Ninety-five quoted miles, 100 Nm and a Cues 9-speed in 57 lb is a genuinely well-judged set of choices, and the named Shimano parts mean it stays serviceable. Only go past it for the mid-drive Discover M or the fat-tire Nomads, and only if you specifically need what those do.
Keep looking
- Compare the Fold 1 Lite
- Compare the Fold 1
- Compare the T1ST
- Compare the Tempo
- Every Velotric e-bike
- Every e-bike brand at Redtail
Primary sources
- Velotric, product page for the Summit 2. www.velotricbike.com/products/velotric-summit-2-hybrid-ebike?country=US. Retrieved 2026-08-24, US market forced.
- Velotric, Warranty Policy. www.velotriccycle.com/pages/warranty-policy. Retrieved 2026-08-24.
- United States, Low-speed electric bicycle, 15 U.S.C. § 2085. uscode.house.gov.
- Redtail eBikes, catalog census of velotriccycle.com, 2026-08-24 — 125 products, 102 bike variants. First-party dataset.
- Specifications read from Velotric's own product page on 2026-08-24 with the US market forced. An unforced request from outside the US renders another currency, so every price here was read with ?country=US and proven against the base feed.
- Certificates were downloaded, read, and mapped to this bike by the model code printed on the certificate face — never by the filename.
- Price and availability are re-checked against Velotric every day by script; this page follows what they actually charge and actually have.
- Figures attributed to Velotric are Velotric's. Redtail has not independently range-tested or speed-tested this bike, and does not claim to have.
- Found something wrong? Email our team — we correct pages and date the correction.
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