Strengths & Weaknesses
Designed for: Urban CommutingStrengths
0.72 mph/lb vs 0.38 mph/lb avg
39 lbs vs 73 lbs avg
10 features vs 7 features avg
IPX6, safe for light rain
Weaknesses
374Wh vs 877Wh avg
350W vs 758W avg
9.6 Wh/lb vs 11.7 Wh/lb avg
60 mi vs 73 mi avg
Compared with 109 similarly priced models ($1,124–$1,874), from manufacturer specs.
Performance Overview
Scored out of 100 from manufacturer specs, beside the median of 109 similarly priced e-bikes ($1,124–$1,874)
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At a Glance
The Velotric Tempo Mid-Step is a commuter electric bike listed at $1,499. Manufacturer specs put it at 350W of rated motor power, a 374Wh battery, a claimed 60 mile range, and a 28 mph top speed, at 39 lbs.
Next to the 109 other electric bikes in its price band ($1,124–$1,874), its strongest numbers are speed for its weight (0.72 mph/lb vs 0.38 mph/lb avg), weight (39 lbs vs 73 lbs avg), and included features (10 features vs 7 features avg). The tradeoffs are battery capacity (374Wh vs 877Wh avg) and motor power (350W vs 758W avg). Beyond the headline numbers it brings an IPX6, safe for light rain ingress rating.
Full Specifications
Velotric Tempo Mid-Step
Powertrain
- Motor Type
- Hub
- Nominal Power
- 350 W
- Peak Power
- 650 W
- Torque
- 45 Nm
- Sensor Type
- Torque, Cadence
- Throttle
Battery & Range
- Watt Hours
- 374 Wh
- Amp-Hours
- 10.1 Ah
- Voltage
- 36 V
- Claimed Range
- 60 mi96.6 km
- Removable Battery
- Battery Position
- In Frame
Build Quality
- Front Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
- Rear Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
- Brake Brand
- Shimano
- Front Rotor
- 180 mm
- Rear Rotor
- 180 mm
- Gears
- 8
- Drive System
- Chain
- Gearing
- Derailleur
- Derailleur
- Shimano 8 Speed
- Shifter
- Shimano 8 Speed
- Cassette
- 8 Speed, 11 40T
- Frame Material
- Aluminum
- Puncture Protection
- UL 2849
- UL 2271
Ride Comfort
- Front Suspension
- Rigid
Utility
- Weight
- 39 lbs17.7 kg
- Max Load
- 330 lbs149.7 kg
- Kickstand
- IP Rating
- IPX6
- Lights
- Turn Signals
- Display
- Color LCD
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth, GPS
- App Compatible
- Motor Lock
- Warranty
- 24 mo
Classification
- Category
- Commuter
- E-Bike Class
- 1, 2, 3
- Top Assist Speed
- 28 mph45.1 km/h
Wheels & Tires
- Wheel Size
- 700c
- Tire Size
- 700x42c
- Tire Category
- Gravel
- Tire Brand
- Kenda
Frame & Geometry
- Sizes
- M, L
- Min Seat Height
- 29.5"74.9 cm
- Max Seat Height
- 38.6"98 cm
- Standover Height
- 20.5"52.1 cm
Rider Fit
Fits riders
4'10" – 6'4"147 – 193 cm
One frame size. Heights are the manufacturer's recommendation, not a hard limit.
Rider Fit Notes
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