Quick answer

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

Velotric Summit 2 — 95 miles at 57 lb
Efficiency

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.

Velotric Summit 2 — 100 Nm, 1300W peak
Torque

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.

Velotric Summit 2 — Shimano Cues, 9-speed
Drivetrain

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.

Velotric Summit 2 — Shimano MT200 hydraulics
Brakes

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.

Velotric Summit 2 — 27.5 × 2.4 MTB
Tires

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 established

Velotric's own specification for this model states: “UL2849 & UL2271”.

UL 2271 — battery pack

Not established

The battery row reads: “UL2849 & UL2271”.

UL 2580 — cells

Not established

The cell row reads: “Samsung/LG 21700 cell, Certificated by UL2580”.

ISO 4210 — bicycle safety

Not established

Velotric states: “ISO 4210”.

Certificate documents

Not established

Velotric 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

Primary sources

  1. 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.
  2. Velotric, Warranty Policy. www.velotriccycle.com/pages/warranty-policy. Retrieved 2026-08-24.
  3. United States, Low-speed electric bicycle, 15 U.S.C. § 2085. uscode.house.gov.
  4. Redtail eBikes, catalog census of velotriccycle.com, 2026-08-24 — 125 products, 102 bike variants. First-party dataset.
How we verified this page.
  • 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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