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Vanpowers UrbanGlide Ultra: specs and how it compares
Not tested. Will hasn't ridden this bike. Specs come from Vanpowers's own site, written in our words, and each one is linked below. For bikes he has tested, see the reviews.
Class: The comparison table lists the Ultra as pedal assist only with 20 mph assist. Vanpowers doesn't print a class number, so Class 1 is our reading. E-bike laws by state
$3,599$4,099
Price as of Oct 26, 2026 on Vanpowers's site. Both colors in S and L listed as available on 2026-10-26.
Our take
The UrbanGlide Ultra pairs a strong Bafang M600 mid-drive with a very low 370 mm step-through. It's pedal assist only at 20 mph. Vanpowers lists two different fork travels, and weight and tire size aren't listed. At $3,599 it's priced near brand-name mid-drive commuters.
Closest bike Will has tested
Velotric Discover 2
Will reviewed it: a hub-motor commuter he filmed.
Read Will's reviewSpecs
| E-bike class | Class 1 (20 mph, pedal assist only) |
|---|---|
| Motor | Bafang M600 mid-drive, 500W (900W peak), 120 Nm |
| Battery | 692 Wh (48V 14.4Ah), LG cells, IP65 |
| Claimed range | Up to 76 mi (maker's test at lowest assist) |
| Weight | not listed |
| Max payload | 260 lb; rear rack rated for 55 lb |
| Brakes | Tektro HD-E350 hydraulic discs, 180 mm rotors |
| Suspension | Zoom hydraulic fork with lockout (the page lists 80 mm and 100 mm travel) and a 30 mm suspension seatpost |
| Tires | not listed |
| Gears | Microshift 9-speed |
| Pedal sensor | Torque sensor |
| Rider height | S fits 5'1" to 5'9"; L fits 5'7" to 6'3" |
The comparison table lists the Ultra as pedal assist only with 20 mph assist. Vanpowers doesn't print a class number, so Class 1 is our reading. Check e-bike laws in your state.
Versions
- UrbanGlide Ultra, S:
- UrbanGlide Ultra, L:
Compared with similar bikes
| Vanpowers UrbanGlide Ultranot tested | Velotric Discover 2 | Aventon Level 3 | Mokwheel Asphalt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,599 | $1,499 | $1,699 | $1,499 |
| Motor | 500 W | 750 W | 500 W | 500 W |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 75 Nm | 60 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Battery | 692 Wh | 706 Wh | 733 Wh | 706 Wh |
| Weight | — | 63 lb | 67 lb | 64 lb |
| Payload | 260 lb | — | 300 lb | 350 lb |
| AEB Score | 5.5 (provisional) | 7.7 | 6.0 | 6.9 |
Specs for the other bikes come from their pages on this site; ones marked spec profile haven't been ridden by Will. Prices change, so check the review page for the latest.
What owners say
We haven't gathered enough owner reviews from sources we trust yet, so there's no summary for now.
Sources
- vanpowers.com, specs checked Oct 26, 2026
Page updated Oct 26, 2026.