Strengths & Weaknesses
Designed for: Hauling Cargo and GearStrengths
11 features vs 8 features avg
500 lbs vs 379 lbs avg
Front suspension, 20" wheels
IPX6, safe for light rain
Weaknesses
10.4 Wh/lb vs 11.5 Wh/lb avg
Compared with 97 similarly priced models ($1,499–$2,499), from manufacturer specs.
Performance Overview
Scored out of 100 from manufacturer specs, beside the median of 97 similarly priced e-bikes ($1,499–$2,499)
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At a Glance
The Velotric GoMad is a cargo electric bike listed at $1,999. Manufacturer specs put it at 750W of rated motor power, a 802Wh battery, a claimed 75 mile range, and a 28 mph top speed, at 77 lbs.
Next to the 97 other electric bikes in its price band ($1,499–$2,499), its strongest numbers are included features (11 features vs 8 features avg) and payload capacity (500 lbs vs 379 lbs avg). The tradeoff is energy density (battery size for the weight) (10.4 Wh/lb vs 11.5 Wh/lb avg). Beyond the headline numbers it brings a front suspension, 20" wheels setup for ride comfort and an IPX6, safe for light rain ingress rating.
Full Specifications
Velotric GoMad
Powertrain
- Motor Type
- Hub
- Nominal Power
- 750 W
- Peak Power
- 1300 W
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Sensor Type
- Torque, Cadence
- Assist Levels
- 5
- Throttle
Battery & Range
- Watt Hours
- 801.6 Wh
- Amp-Hours
- 16.7 Ah
- Voltage
- 48 V
- Claimed Range
- 75 mi120.7 km
Build Quality
- Front Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
- Rear Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
- Brake Brand
- Tektro
- Front Rotor
- 203 mm
- Rear Rotor
- 180 mm
- Gears
- 8
- Drive System
- Chain
- Gearing
- Derailleur
- Derailleur
- Shimano 8 Speed
- Shifter
- Shimano 8 Speed
- Cassette
- 8 Speed, 11 34T
- Frame Material
- Aluminum
- Puncture Protection
- UL 2849
- UL 2271
Ride Comfort
- Front Suspension
- Hydraulic Coil
- Front Travel
- 100 mm
- Rear Suspension
- Rigid
Utility
- Weight
- 77 lbs34.9 kg
- Max Load
- 500 lbs226.8 kg
- Rear Rack
- Rear Rack Capacity
- 176 lbs79.8 kg
- Fenders
- Kickstand
- IP Rating
- IPX6
- Lights
- Turn Signals
- Display
- Color LCD
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth, GPS
- App Compatible
- Motor Lock
- Warranty
- 24 mo
Classification
- Category
- Cargo
- E-Bike Class
- 1, 2, 3
- Top Assist Speed
- 28 mph45.1 km/h
Wheels & Tires
- Wheel Size
- 20"
- Tire Size
- 20x4.0
- Tire Category
- Fat
- Tire Brand
- Kenda
Frame & Geometry
- Frame Style
- Step Through
- Min Seat Height
- 28.3"71.9 cm
- Max Seat Height
- 36.6"93 cm
- Standover Height
- 19.7"50 cm
- Overall Length
- 71.3"181.1 cm
Rider Fit
Fits riders
5'0" – 6'3"152 – 191 cm
One frame size. Heights are the manufacturer's recommendation, not a hard limit.
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