Strengths & Weaknesses
Designed for: Urban CommutingStrengths
80 mi vs 50 mi avg
IPX5, safe for light rain
28 mph vs 25 mph avg
500W vs 463W avg
Weaknesses
3 features vs 5 features avg
6 h vs 4.8 h avg
Compared with 18 similarly priced models ($449–$749), from manufacturer specs.
At a Glance
The Qlife Cityone Plus is a commuter electric bike listed at $599. Manufacturer specs put it at 500W of rated motor power, a claimed 80 mile range, and a 28 mph top speed, at 71 lbs.
Next to the 18 other electric bikes in its price band ($449–$749), its strongest numbers are claimed range (80 mi vs 50 mi avg), top speed (28 mph vs 25 mph avg), and motor power (500W vs 463W avg). The tradeoffs are included features (3 features vs 5 features avg) and charge time (6 h vs 4.8 h avg). Beyond the headline numbers it brings an IPX5, safe for light rain ingress rating.
Full Specifications
Qlife Cityone Plus
Powertrain
- Motor Type
- Hub
- Nominal Power
- 500 W
- Peak Power
- 1200 W
- Torque
- 70 Nm
- Assist Levels
- 5
Battery & Range
- Amp-Hours
- 15 Ah
- Voltage
- 48 V
- Claimed Range
- 80 mi128.7 km
- Charge Time
- 6-7 h
Components
- Front Brake
- Mechanical Disc
- Rear Brake
- Mechanical Disc
- Gears
- 7
- Gearing
- Derailleur
Ride Comfort
- Front Travel
- 60 mm
Utility
- Weight
- 70.5 lbs32 kg
- Max Load
- 350 lbs158.8 kg
- Rear Rack
- Rear Rack Capacity
- 120 lbs54.4 kg
- Fenders
- IP Rating
- IPX5
- Lights
- Display
- LCD
- Warranty
- 12 mo
Classification
- Category
- Commuter
- E-Bike Class
- 3
- Top Assist Speed
- 28 mph45.1 km/h
Wheels & Tires
- Wheel Size
- 26"
- Tire Size
- 26x2.1
Frame & Geometry
- Frame Style
- Step Through
- Min Seat Height
- 21.3"54 cm
- Standover Height
- 26.8"68 cm
- Overall Length
- 68.1"173 cm
Rider Fit
Fits riders
5'1" – 6'3"155 – 191 cm
One frame size. Heights are the manufacturer's recommendation, not a hard limit.
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