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0;font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.5;color:var(--rt-sub);}\n.rt-flow .rt-cta__alt{margin:.5rem 0 0;font-size:.9rem;line-height:1.5;color:var(--rt-sub);}\n.rt-flow .rt-cta__alt a{white-space:nowrap;}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"rt-flow\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rt-hook\"\u003e175 N·m through the gears — more torque than anything else on this shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"rt-cover\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/8847\/1835\/files\/vtuvia-cmb-8-speed-inline-00-cover.webp?v=1789872722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/8847\/1835\/files\/vtuvia-cmb-8-speed-inline-00-cover.webp?v=1789872722\u0026amp;width=600 600w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/8847\/1835\/files\/vtuvia-cmb-8-speed-inline-00-cover.webp?v=1789872722\u0026amp;width=900 900w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/8847\/1835\/files\/vtuvia-cmb-8-speed-inline-00-cover.webp?v=1789872722 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 92vw, 900px\" alt=\"Black VTUVIA CMB 8-Speed mid-drive step-through on a studio backdrop, headlined “175 N·m through the gears”\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"rt-answer\" id=\"quick-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rt-q\"\u003eQuick answer\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe VTUVIA CMB 8-Speed is a mid-drive city bike: 500 W rated to 820 W peak, making 175 N·m through a Shimano 8-speed drivetrain, with a 691 Wh LG pack and an 80-mile rating, carrying UL 2271 and UL 2849. $1,899 against a $2,499 list, free shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"redtail-cta-inline rt-cta\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/cart\/add?id=53992212431131\u0026amp;quantity=1\" class=\"redtail-cta-btn rt-btn\"\u003eAdd the CMB 8-Speed — $1,899\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cp class=\"rt-cta__sub\"\u003eMetallic Silver · free shipping to the lower 48 · US support\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rt-cta__alt\"\u003eOr add \u003ca href=\"\/cart\/add?id=53992212463899\u0026amp;quantity=1\"\u003eDark blue\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"rt-stats\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e500 W\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMotor\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e691.2 Wh\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBattery\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClass 2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClass\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e80 mi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRange\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e300 lb\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMax load\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"what-you-get\"\u003eWhat you get with the CMB 8-Speed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rt-feat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rt-feat__media\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/8847\/1835\/files\/cmb500wmidmotor_eae362c3-2a0a-46d3-ab57-4132f353d91e.webp?v=1789838582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/8847\/1835\/files\/cmb500wmidmotor_eae362c3-2a0a-46d3-ab57-4132f353d91e.webp?v=1789838582\u0026amp;width=600 600w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/8847\/1835\/files\/cmb500wmidmotor_eae362c3-2a0a-46d3-ab57-4132f353d91e.webp?v=1789838582\u0026amp;width=900 900w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/8847\/1835\/files\/cmb500wmidmotor_eae362c3-2a0a-46d3-ab57-4132f353d91e.webp?v=1789838582 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 92vw, 55vw\" alt=\"Two riders on VTUVIA CMB mid-drive bikes on a palm-lined street\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rt-feat__txt\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rt-feat__kicker\"\u003eMid-drive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA mid-drive, and that changes where the power goes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hub motor pushes the wheel at whatever speed the wheel is turning. A mid-drive puts its power through the chain, so the gears multiply it exactly as they multiply your own effort. Drop to a low gear on a steep street and the motor gets the same mechanical advantage you do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rt-feat rt-feat--flip\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rt-feat__media\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/8847\/1835\/files\/CMB_electric_bike_for_urban_commuting_and_uphill_rides_color_dark-blue_1556eec2-ce2b-40c0-8247-f61be9bb5dae.webp?v=1789838582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/8847\/1835\/files\/CMB_electric_bike_for_urban_commuting_and_uphill_rides_color_dark-blue_1556eec2-ce2b-40c0-8247-f61be9bb5dae.webp?v=1789838582\u0026amp;width=600 600w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/8847\/1835\/files\/CMB_electric_bike_for_urban_commuting_and_uphill_rides_color_dark-blue_1556eec2-ce2b-40c0-8247-f61be9bb5dae.webp?v=1789838582\u0026amp;width=900 900w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/8847\/1835\/files\/CMB_electric_bike_for_urban_commuting_and_uphill_rides_color_dark-blue_1556eec2-ce2b-40c0-8247-f61be9bb5dae.webp?v=1789838582 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 92vw, 55vw\" alt=\"Rider leaning on a dark green VTUVIA CMB beside an industrial lot\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rt-feat__txt\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rt-feat__kicker\"\u003e175 N·m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003e175 N·m — the highest figure VTUVIA publishes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst 100 N·m from the Gemini's big hub and 85 N·m across most of the range. That is what the gearing buys, and it is why a 500 W mid-drive out-climbs a 750 W hub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"redtail-cta-inline rt-cta\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/cart\/add?id=53992212431131\u0026amp;quantity=1\" class=\"redtail-cta-btn rt-btn\"\u003eAdd the CMB 8-Speed to cart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cp class=\"rt-cta__sub\"\u003eMetallic Silver · dispatched in 1–3 business days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rt-cta__alt\"\u003eOr add \u003ca href=\"\/cart\/add?id=53992212463899\u0026amp;quantity=1\"\u003eDark blue\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rt-feat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rt-feat__media\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/8847\/1835\/files\/cmbstepthroughdesign_374e31e8-f9ac-45df-b343-06a09c742ef6.webp?v=1789838582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/8847\/1835\/files\/cmbstepthroughdesign_374e31e8-f9ac-45df-b343-06a09c742ef6.webp?v=1789838582\u0026amp;width=600 600w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/8847\/1835\/files\/cmbstepthroughdesign_374e31e8-f9ac-45df-b343-06a09c742ef6.webp?v=1789838582\u0026amp;width=900 900w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/8847\/1835\/files\/cmbstepthroughdesign_374e31e8-f9ac-45df-b343-06a09c742ef6.webp?v=1789838582 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 92vw, 55vw\" alt=\"Rider stepping over the low frame of a VTUVIA CMB in autumn light\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rt-feat__txt\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rt-feat__kicker\"\u003eTwo sensors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBoth sensors, not one\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVTUVIA's specification lists a cadence sensor and a torque sensor. The torque sensor scales assist to effort; on a mid-drive that also protects the drivetrain, because power arrives as you load the pedals rather than in a step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rt-feat rt-feat--flip\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rt-feat__media\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/8847\/1835\/files\/cmbupto80miles_8a36b187-d8a3-4636-8c72-e5db823ca613.webp?v=1789838582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/8847\/1835\/files\/cmbupto80miles_8a36b187-d8a3-4636-8c72-e5db823ca613.webp?v=1789838582\u0026amp;width=600 600w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/8847\/1835\/files\/cmbupto80miles_8a36b187-d8a3-4636-8c72-e5db823ca613.webp?v=1789838582\u0026amp;width=900 900w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/8847\/1835\/files\/cmbupto80miles_8a36b187-d8a3-4636-8c72-e5db823ca613.webp?v=1789838582 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 92vw, 55vw\" alt=\"Rider on a VTUVIA CMB on a sandstone trail\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rt-feat__txt\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rt-feat__kicker\"\u003e$600 under list\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCertified, and $600 under VTUVIA's own list\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUL 2271 on the battery and UL 2849 on the system, a 691 Wh LG pack rated to 80 miles, and 26 × 2.4-inch tires on an EXSHO fork. $1,899 against VTUVIA's $2,499 — the biggest anchor in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CMB's box, per VTUVIA's listing on September 19, 2026, carries fenders, a rear rack, a rear basket and a phone holder — $283.99 of accessories at VTUVIA's own valuation — and ours ships with them too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"why-redtail\"\u003eWhy buy the CMB 8-Speed from Redtail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e$1,899, against VTUVIA's own $2,499\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVTUVIA lists the CMB 8-Speed at $2,499. It is $1,899 here, a $600 difference, and the price was read from VTUVIA on September 19, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rt-cards\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFree shipping to the lower 48\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree shipping on every electric bike within the contiguous United States (lower 48). Orders are prepared and dispatched within 1–3 business days of confirmation, and most e-bikes arrive within 5–10 business days after dispatch, depending on location. It ships by UPS, FedEx or freight, and your tracking number is emailed the moment it leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePay over time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith Shop Pay, a $1,899 purchase could be split into 12 monthly payments of $171.40 at 15% APR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rt-fine\"\u003eRates from 0-36% APR. Payment options through Shop Pay Installments are subject to an eligibility check and are provided by these lending partners: affirm.com\/lenders. Options depend on your purchase amount, and a down payment may be required. State notices to consumers: affirm.com\/licenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and damage claims\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVTUVIA writes its warranty for bikes bought from its own website and sends a retailer purchase back to the retailer for after-sales service — that retailer is us. Power, charging and component faults are covered under the manufacturer warranty where it applies, and our US support desk coordinates the repair or replacement remotely, so you are not the one writing to a factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf it arrives damaged, note it with the carrier and send us photos within 48 hours: we file the claim with the carrier and arrange a replacement or repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUS support, before and after\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall \u003ca class=\"rt-tel\" href=\"tel:+12134444020\"\u003e(213) 444-4020\u003c\/a\u003e or email us and a person in the United States answers, before you order and after it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"redtail-cta-inline rt-cta\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/cart\/53992212431131:1\" class=\"redtail-cta-btn rt-btn\"\u003eBuy the CMB 8-Speed now\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cp class=\"rt-cta__sub\"\u003eMetallic Silver · opens checkout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rt-cta__alt\"\u003eOr add \u003ca href=\"\/cart\/53992212463899:1\"\u003eDark blue\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"who-for\"\u003eWho the CMB 8-Speed mid-drive city ebike is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet the CMB if your city has hills in it that a hub motor labors on, and you want the motor driving through the gears so it can use them the same way your legs do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo things to check before you order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col class=\"rt-check\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYour height.\u003c\/b\u003e 5'1\" to 6'1\" in VTUVIA's sizing — the lowest ceiling in the range, so riders over 6'1\" should look at the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vtuvia-zeal-xt8\"\u003eZeal XT8\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYour capacity.\u003c\/b\u003e 300 lb total, which is the lowest VTUVIA publishes here. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vtuvia-zeal-lt7\"\u003eZeal LT7\u003c\/a\u003e carries 350 lb and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vtuvia-reindeer-2\"\u003eReindeer 2.0\u003c\/a\u003e 400 lb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"rt-figure\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/8847\/1835\/files\/PedalAssistforseniors-cmb_3e4d99da-d506-4526-ae0f-f83b5c773c4a.webp?v=1789838582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/8847\/1835\/files\/PedalAssistforseniors-cmb_3e4d99da-d506-4526-ae0f-f83b5c773c4a.webp?v=1789838582\u0026amp;width=600 600w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/8847\/1835\/files\/PedalAssistforseniors-cmb_3e4d99da-d506-4526-ae0f-f83b5c773c4a.webp?v=1789838582\u0026amp;width=900 900w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/8847\/1835\/files\/PedalAssistforseniors-cmb_3e4d99da-d506-4526-ae0f-f83b5c773c4a.webp?v=1789838582 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 92vw, 640px\" alt=\"Two riders straddling VTUVIA CMB bikes in a driveway\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"compare\"\u003eHow the CMB 8-Speed compares with what else we sell\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMid-drives cost more, and this is the cheapest one we stock: the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eunorau-defender\"\u003eEunorau Defender\u003c\/a\u003e is $300 less but is a full-suspension fat bike rather than a city machine, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/himiway-d5-pro-fat-ebike\"\u003eHimiway D5 Pro\u003c\/a\u003e matches the price, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/velotric-discover-m-mid-drive-ebike\"\u003eVelotric Discover M\u003c\/a\u003e is $500 more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rt-tablewrap rt-tablewrap--compare\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"rt-compare\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBike\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMotor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRange\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax load\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStands out for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Bike\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVTUVIA CMB 8-Speed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Price\"\u003e$1,899\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Motor\"\u003e500 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Range\"\u003e80 mi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Max load\"\u003e300 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Stands out for\"\u003e175 N·m mid-drive, UL 2271 + UL 2849\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Bike\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/eunorau-defender\"\u003eEunorau Defender\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Price\"\u003e$1,599\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Motor\"\u003e500 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Range\"\u003e40 mi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Max load\"\u003e300 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Stands out for\"\u003emid-drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Bike\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/himiway-d5-pro-fat-ebike\"\u003eHimiway D5 Pro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Price\"\u003e$1,899\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Motor\"\u003e500 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Range\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Max load\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Stands out for\"\u003emid-drive, torque sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Bike\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/velotric-discover-m-mid-drive-ebike\"\u003eVelotric Discover M\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Price\"\u003e$2,399\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Motor\"\u003e500 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Range\"\u003e70 mi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Max load\"\u003e440 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Stands out for\"\u003emid-drive, UL certified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Bike\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vtuvia-zeal-xt8\"\u003eVTUVIA Zeal XT8\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Price\"\u003e$1,799\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Motor\"\u003e750 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Range\"\u003e80 mi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Max load\"\u003e350 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Stands out for\"\u003eair suspension fork with lockout, 80-mile rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rt-note\"\u003eRange and load are each maker's own published rating, read September 19, 2026. Makers measure range differently, so the column compares claims rather than a single test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"redtail-cta-inline rt-cta\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/cart\/53992212431131:1\" class=\"redtail-cta-btn rt-btn\"\u003eBuy the CMB 8-Speed — $1,899\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cp class=\"rt-cta__sub\"\u003eMetallic Silver · straight to checkout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rt-cta__alt\"\u003eOr add \u003ca href=\"\/cart\/53992212463899:1\"\u003eDark blue\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"specs\"\u003eCMB 8-Speed specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery row is VTUVIA's own published figure, read from its specification for this model on September 19, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rt-tablewrap\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"rt-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMotor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 W VTUVIA mid-drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMotor (peak)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e820 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTorque\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e175 N·m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSystem voltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBattery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e691.2 Wh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBattery (V × Ah)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 V, 14.4 Ah\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBattery cells\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLG lithium-ion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClass\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClass 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTop speed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 mph, as shipped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRange (pedal assist)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eup to 80 mi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRange (throttle only)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eup to 45 mi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSensor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ecadence sensor and torque sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eController\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 V, 20 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCharger\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e54.6 V, 2 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCharging time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eabout 7.5 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrakes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003edual LOGAN hydraulic disc brakes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrake rotors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160 mm martensitic stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTires\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26 × 2.4 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFrame\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6061 aluminum alloy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFrame style\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003estep-through\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFolds\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eno\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFork\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efront\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSuspension\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEXSHO suspension fork\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5-inch full color, high brightness, adjustable angle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eThrottle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ethumb throttle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePedal assist\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 modes × 5 levels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eShift lever\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShimano 8-speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRear derailleur\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShimano 8-speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCassette\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShimano 8-speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePedals\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ealuminum alloy pedals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ealuminum alloy adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSeatpost\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ealuminum alloy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHeadlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 W LED, 150 lux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRear light\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 V rear light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFenders\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ealuminum alloy standard fenders, included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRear rack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eincluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eKickstand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eincluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRider height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5'1\" to 6'1\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRecommended inseam\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27 to 33 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTotal capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 lb, rider and cargo together\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 lb, with rack and fenders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSafety certifications\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUL 2271 (battery), UL 2849 (e-bike system)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eIdeal use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ecity commuting and hilly terrain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"redtail-cta-inline rt-cta\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/cart\/add?id=53992212431131\u0026amp;quantity=1\" class=\"redtail-cta-btn rt-btn\"\u003eAdd the CMB 8-Speed to cart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cp class=\"rt-cta__sub\"\u003eMetallic Silver · $1,899 · free shipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rt-cta__alt\"\u003eOr add \u003ca href=\"\/cart\/add?id=53992212463899\u0026amp;quantity=1\"\u003eDark blue\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"legal\"\u003eRiding the CMB 8-Speed legally\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFederal law defines a low-speed electric bicycle at 15 U.S.C. § 2085(b): a \"low-speed electric bicycle\" is a two- or three-wheeled vehicle with fully operable pedals, a motor of less than 750 watts, and a maximum motor-powered speed on a paved level surface of less than 20 miles per hour when ridden by an operator weighing 170 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CMB 8-Speed's published figures are 500 W and a Class 2, 20 mph cap — under both federal limbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn its own page VTUVIA writes: “It is UL2849 certified for safety, and due to UL certification requirements, the default maximum speed is set to 20 MPH, which can be adjusted according to user preferences.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs shipped it is a 20 mph bike. Ridden faster than 20 mph on motor power alone it is outside the federal low-speed definition and outside Class 2 in the states that use the class system, so check your state's line before you change that setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStates then set their own rules on top of that, and most use a three-class system that decides where you can ride, whether a helmet is required and whether there is a minimum age. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/journal\/electric-bike-laws\"\u003eOur state-by-state guide\u003c\/a\u003e sets out what each one says.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the CMB 8-Speed have a mid-drive motor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — VTUVIA's own mid-drive unit, 500 W rated and 820 W peak, driving through the chain rather than the hub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is a mid-drive better than a hub motor for city riding?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the gears work on the motor as well as on you. A mid-drive in a low gear gets the same mechanical advantage your legs do, which is why 500 W here makes 175 N·m where a 750 W hub makes 85.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the CMB 8-Speed handle steep hills?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e175 N·m, the highest torque figure VTUVIA publishes for any of these bikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat drivetrain does the CMB 8-Speed use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Shimano 8-speed. Eight ratios give the mid-drive a usable range from a climbing gear to a cruising one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the CMB 8-Speed have UL 2849 certification?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — UL 2271 on the battery and UL 2849 on the e-bike system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does the CMB 8-Speed cost more than a regular step-through electric bike?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a mid-drive, and the gearbox-style drive costs more to build than a hub. VTUVIA lists it at $2,499; it is $1,899 here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far can the CMB 8-Speed go on one charge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 80 miles on pedal assist and 45 on the throttle, from a 48 V 14.4 Ah LG pack — 691 Wh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the CMB 8-Speed any good as a commuter bike?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 × 2.4-inch tires, hydraulic discs and a step-through frame. VTUVIA lists its ideal use as City Commuter and hilly terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the weight limit of the CMB 8-Speed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e300 lb total, rider and cargo together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the CMB 8-Speed suitable for seniors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA step-through frame with hydraulic brakes at 60 lb, and the mid-drive means less effort on gradients. VTUVIA sizes it from 5'1\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a license to ride the CMB 8-Speed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The CMB's 500 W rating and Class 2 cap are both under the federal definition's limits, and a mid-drive is treated no differently from a hub motor in the wording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"redtail-cta-inline rt-cta\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/cart\/add?id=53992212431131\u0026amp;quantity=1\" class=\"redtail-cta-btn rt-btn\"\u003eAdd the CMB 8-Speed — $1,899\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cp class=\"rt-cta__sub\"\u003eMetallic Silver · US support · free shipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rt-cta__alt\"\u003eOr add \u003ca href=\"\/cart\/add?id=53992212463899\u0026amp;quantity=1\"\u003eDark blue\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"after\"\u003eWhat’s next after you order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are prepared and dispatched within 1–3 business days of confirmation, and most e-bikes arrive within 5–10 business days after dispatch, depending on location. It arrives part-assembled in a freight box: the front wheel, handlebars, pedals and saddle are the usual steps, and the tools come with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspect your shipment at delivery. Damage, defects or an incorrect item must be reported with photos within 48 hours. Damaged in transit, reported within 48 hours with photos: Redtail files the carrier claim and arranges a replacement or repair. If we shipped the wrong product or made an error, we correct it in full and cover all shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"redtail-cta-inline rt-cta\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/cart\/53992212431131:1\" class=\"redtail-cta-btn rt-btn\"\u003eBuy the CMB 8-Speed now\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cp class=\"rt-cta__sub\"\u003eMetallic Silver · $1,899 · opens checkout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rt-cta__alt\"\u003eOr add \u003ca href=\"\/cart\/53992212463899:1\"\u003eDark blue\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"reading\"\u003eFurther reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/journal\/best-commuter-electric-bikes\"\u003eour commuter e-bike guide\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/journal\/step-thru-ebikes-usa-2026\"\u003eour step-through e-bike guide\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/journal\/best-electric-bikes-under-2000\"\u003eour under-$2,000 guide\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/journal\/ebike-frame-types\"\u003ehow e-bike frame types differ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rt-note rt-verify\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow we verified this page.\u003c\/b\u003e We checked every specification on it against VTUVIA's own published specification for this model (vtuviaebike.com\/products\/cmb-mid-drive-500-watt-electric-city-bike-vtuvia-ebike), read on September 19, 2026, and recomputed every figure that is arithmetic. Prices and stock were read the same day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerified by \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/milad-ghobadibeygvand\"\u003eMilad Ghobadibeygvand, BScN (Western University, 2014)\u003c\/a\u003e. Found something that does not match VTUVIA's current page? Email support@redtailebikes.com and we will correct it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vtuvia","offers":[{"title":"Metallic Silver","offer_id":53992212431131,"sku":"CMB-Pro-silvery-8s","price":1899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dark blue","offer_id":53992212463899,"sku":"CMB-Pro-blue-8s","price":1899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/8847\/1835\/files\/CMB10S-2_5eac992f-4b07-4590-8f64-dda08e948b07.png?v=1789838582","url":"https:\/\/redtailebikes.com\/products\/vtuvia-cmb-8-speed","provider":"Redtail Ebikes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}