Velotric T1ST
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Velotric T1ST
At 39 lb the T1ST is the lightest bike Velotric makes, and the only one with no throttle at all — which is why Velotric lists its class as 1 / 3 rather than 1 / 2 / 3. A 350W hub, a 353Wh pack and 700×40c tires make it a road bike with help, not a moped with pedals.
- 350WMotor · 40 Nm
- 353 WhBattery
- 70 miMfr. PAS range
- 12~28 mphSpeed range
- 330 lbsMax load
Every figure above is Velotric's own published specification for the T1ST, read from www.velotricbike.com/products/velotric-t1st-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
$1,399 against a $1,649 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
1 of 1 colorways can ship today — Lava. 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 T1ST is for
Buy it if
- Riders who want a bicycle that happens to be electric, not the other way round
- Anyone who has to carry the bike — 39 lb is roughly half what the fat-tire models weigh
- Paths and jurisdictions where throttles are restricted: this bike does not have one
- Long assisted rides — 70 miles from a small pack, because the bike is light
Skip it if
- You want a throttle. There is not one, and that is deliberate
- You carry loads. 330 lb total is the lowest rating in the range
- You ride broken surfaces or gravel — 40c tires and no suspension is a road setup
- You want big torque. 40 Nm is the least here; the Summit 2 has two and a half times as much
The T1ST in detail
39 lb, and why it changes everything
Most of this range sits between 57 and 80 lb. The T1ST is 39. That is the difference between a bike you wheel up a step and one you plan around — and it is why a 353Wh pack, the smallest here, still delivers 70 assisted miles. Light bikes need less energy to move.
No throttle, so no Class 2
Velotric lists this model's class as 1 / 3 rather than 1 / 2 / 3, and the reason is simple: Class 2 is defined by having a throttle and this bike has none. That is a feature where you ride. Plenty of shared-use paths and park systems restrict throttles specifically, and a bike that cannot have one is a bike that does not have to argue.
Shimano 8-speed and hydraulic discs
Tektro hydraulic disc brakes and a Shimano 8-speed drivetrain. On a 39 lb bike hydraulics are almost luxurious — there is very little mass to stop — but they hold up in the wet in a way cable discs do not.
700 × 40c, puncture-resistant
Kenda 700×40c e-bike puncture-resistant tires: narrow enough to roll fast on tarmac, wide enough to take a rough patch or a gravel connector without drama. This is the tire choice of a bike meant to be ridden quickly.
353Wh, and the honesty of a small pack
36V and 353Wh is the smallest battery in the Velotric range, and it still returns Velotric's highest-but-one assisted range figure. A small pack on a light bike is a better engineering answer than a big pack on a heavy one, and it is why this bike weighs what it does.
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 publishes real geometry for this frame — stack, reach, stand-over and top-tube — not just a rider-height range.
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: “UL 2849”.
UL 2271 — battery pack
Not establishedThe battery row reads: “36V, 352.8Wh, IPX7, UL 2271 Certified”.
UL 2580 — cells
Not establishedThe cell row reads: “Samsung/LG 21700 cell, UL 2580 Certified”.
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
See below
The motor is specified at 350W. 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: 4'11'' ~ 5'9'' Large: 5'6'' ~ 6'4'' for the T1ST. 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.
| Regular | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 4'11'' ~ 5'9'' | Seat Tube Length | 435mm | Head Tube Length | 135mm |
| Stack | 586mm | Reach | 437.5mm | Stand-Over Height | 687mm |
| Top-Tube Length (horizontal) | 610mm | Min Saddle Height | 770mm | Max Saddle Height | 1000mm |
Velotric publishes stack, reach, stand-over and top-tube figures for this frame — the numbers that actually decide fit. Most brands at this price publish a height range and stop.
How the T1ST 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 | Velotric T1 ST Plus |
| Colors | Lava, Sand |
| Frame | 6061 Triple-Butted Aluminum Alloy, integrated cable routing, internal battery, flat mount disc, rack and fenders compatible |
| Bike Size | Regular / Large |
| User Height Range | Regular: 4'11'' ~ 5'9'' Large: 5'6'' ~ 6'4'' |
| Motor Hub | 350W (Peak 600W), 40Nm |
| Battery | 36V, 352.8Wh, IPX7, UL 2271 Certified |
| Cell | Samsung/LG 21700 cell, UL 2580 Certified |
| Charger | 36V, 2A |
| Display | 1.8" Full color, high brightness, Bluetooth, adjustable angle |
| SensorSwap™️ | Torque Sensor |
| USB Port | USB Type-A phone charge |
| Pedal Assist Modes | 3 Riding Modes x 5 PAS Levels |
| Rear Light | LED light |
| Front Light | High output integrated LED, 60Lux, adjustable angle |
| Water Resistant | IPX6 |
| App & Apple Find My™ | Apple Find My™ |
| Fork | 6061 Aluminum Alloy, internal brake routing, 12x100mm thru-axle, 1-1/8” to 1-1/4” tapered steerer, fenders compatible |
| Max Speed (Default) | 20 MPH |
| Max Speed Adjustable Range | 12~28 MPH |
| Class | 1 / 3 |
| Pedal Assist Range | 70 Miles |
| Brake | TEKTRO Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Rotors | 160mm front and rear |
| Brake Levers | Aluminum Alloy |
| Bike Weight | 39 lbs |
| Max Bike Load | 330 lbs |
| Handlebar | Aluminum Alloy, Φ31.8mm, 660mm |
| Grips | VELOTRIC ergonomic comfort grips |
| Stem | Adjustable, Aluminum Alloy, Φ31.8mm, 60mm |
| Saddle | Velotric urban comfort ergonomic seat |
| Seatpost | Aluminum Alloy, φ30.9mm, 350mm |
| Clamp | Aluminum Alloy |
| Rims | Double-wall Aluminum Alloy |
| Front Hub | NOVATEC Aluminum Alloy, 12x100mm thru-axle |
| Tire | KENDA 700×40c eBike puncture resistant tires |
| Pedals | Plastic |
| Kickstand | Aluminum Alloy, included, rear mount |
| UL Certification | UL 2849 |
| ISO Standard | ISO 4210 |
| Chainrings | 46T |
| Crankset | Aluminum Alloy, 170mm |
| Freewheel | 8-speed, 11–32T |
| Chain | KMC 8-speed |
| Rear Derailleur | SHIMANO 8-speed |
| Shift Lever | SHIMANO 8-speed |
Source: Velotric's published specification for the T1ST at www.velotricbike.com/products/velotric-t1st-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
- 5 years — Structure — frame, and the rigid fork on T1, T1ST, T1ST Plus, Breeze and Tempo
- 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
- Runs from the date of delivery of the original purchase.
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
Does the Velotric T1ST have a throttle?
No. It is the only bike in the Velotric range without one, which is why Velotric states its class as 1 / 3 rather than 1 / 2 / 3 — Class 2 is the throttle class. If you want a throttle at this weight and price, the Tempo is the equivalent bike with one.
How much does the Velotric T1ST weigh?
39 lb — the lightest bike Velotric makes, and roughly half the weight of the fat-tire Nomad 2X. Only the Tempo matches it.
What is the difference between the T1ST and the Tempo?
Both are 39 lb, 350W, 700c road-style bikes at similar money. The Tempo adds a throttle, which is why Velotric lists it as Class 1 / 2 / 3, runs 42c tires against the T1ST's 40c and uses Shimano hydraulic brakes against Tektro. The T1ST has the slightly larger battery and the longer quoted assist range.
Is the T1ST UL certified?
Velotric states UL 2849, UL 2271 for the battery and UL 2580 for the cells in this model's spec sheet, along with ISO 4210. No certificate document is published for any Velotric model, so we present these as the manufacturer's claims and say so.
How far will the T1ST go?
Velotric quotes 70 miles on pedal assist from the 353Wh pack. That is a manufacturer figure and it assumes you are contributing — which on a bike this light is a reasonable assumption.
Can I fit racks and fenders to the T1ST?
Velotric publishes the frame and component detail on this page; what it does not publish is a definitive accessory-fitment chart. Tell us what you want to fit and we will confirm it with Velotric in writing before you order.
The bottom line
The one to buy if you actually like riding bicycles. Thirty-nine pounds, no throttle, 70 assisted miles and a Shimano 8-speed — it is a road bike with a tailwind, and the absence of a throttle is a feature on every path that restricts them. Skip it if you need to carry loads or ride rough ground; the 330 lb rating and 40c tires are the honest limits of what this is.
Keep looking
- Compare the Fold 1 Lite
- Compare the Fold 1
- Compare the Tempo
- Compare the Fold 1 Plus
- Every Velotric e-bike
- Every e-bike brand at Redtail
Primary sources
- Velotric, product page for the T1ST. www.velotricbike.com/products/velotric-t1st-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.
If you have any questions, you are always welcome to contact us. We'll get back to you as soon as possible, within 24 hours on weekdays.
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