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Velotric Summit 2

Last year's Summit 1 was one of the best beginner electric mountain bikes I'd ever ridden — the Summit 2 is that bike made even better. You get a bigger 802 Wh UL-certified battery, 100 Nm of torque and full per-mode app tuning for just $100 more. The build took me about 20 minutes — one of the simplest I've ever done in this shop.

$2,099just $100 over the Summit 1
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Velotric Summit 2 — hero
9.0Cave Score
28 mphTop Speed — On The Stand
20 minBuild Time, Box To Built
802 WhUL-Certified Battery
57 lbBike Weight Measured

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Colour Options

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Velotric Summit 2 in Glacial Silver
Glacial SilverThe one I tested
Velotric Summit 2 in Galaxy Purple
Galaxy PurpleAvailable from Velotric
Velotric Summit 2 in Ocean Blue
Ocean BlueAvailable from Velotric

The Engineering

What Makes the Velotric Summit 2 Special

Ride & Power

Straight from Velotric's spec sheet.

SensorSwap torque + cadence

Shimano CUES 9-speed

Smart & Connected

Straight from Velotric's spec sheet.

RST air suspension fork, 120mm

Apple & Android Find My

Built to Last

Straight from Velotric's spec sheet.

Pulse Mode

UL 2849

The Bike Cave

Tested and reviewed by Ben Labrecque

Ben rides every bike he reviews. The verdict and the measured numbers on this page come from his full video review; everything else is the manufacturer's own spec. How we test →

Last updated: August 16, 2026

Watch the Review

Full Video Review

Watch on YouTube →
Velotric Summit 2 video review thumbnail
The NEW Velotric Summit 2 is Here!The Bike Cave · 27 min · close look, first ride and real-world tests

From the Review

Out on the Ride

Every shot pulled from the video
Ben standing beside the finished Velotric Summit 2 in glacial silver in The Bike Cave shopBen flat-footing the Summit 2 with the seat all the way downBen gesturing at the freshly built Summit 2 on the work standBen walking through the assembled Summit 2 next to the workbenchBoxed Velotric Summit 2 with UL certified badge in the shopSummit 2 packed in its open shipping box before assembly

Measured, Not Quoted

I Ran It Through The Gauntlet

See every test in the video →
Summit 2 display reading 28 mph during the stand speed test
Top Speed28 mph on the stand

Custom mode with boost, rear wheel spinning free on the work stand — no rider weight. The rained-out trail ride will tell the real story. “Look at that. As stated, 28 miles an hour.”

Ben finishing the Summit 2 front end during the build
Build Time20 min, box to built

Front wheel, bars, pedals and done. “This all took me maybe 20 minutes. This was one of the simplest builds I've ever done in this shop.”

Ben crouched next to the 57-pound Summit 2
Weight57 lb · 440 lb payload

Light for an ebike with this much battery and travel. “The bike itself is only 57 pounds. Compared to everything else I'm riding, this is really, really light.”

UL certified label on the Summit 2 battery
Battery802 Wh · UL certified

16.71 Ah — over 100 Wh more than last year's Summit. “The battery's even IPX7 certified, which means you can totally submerge it. That's crazy.”

Down tube battery compartment and magnetic charging port door
Charging5 hrs from dead

The 3-amp charger fills the 802 Wh pack from completely empty in a little over 5 hours, through a magnetic charging port door in the down tube.

About these numbers: Everything here was measured in the shop — rain washed out the trail ride, so the full off-road test is coming in a follow-up video. The 28 mph top speed was run on the work stand in custom mode with boost, with no rider weight on the bike. Ben is 5'9" and tested the large frame (fits 5'7"–6'5").

Up Close

The Close Look

10 frames from the shop walk-around
Summit 2 color display powering on for the first timeClass 1 2 3 speed limit menu on the Summit 2 displayVelotric app freshly paired to the Summit 2 on a phonePer-mode ride tuning sliders in the Velotric appSummit 2 headlight switched on showing its beamRear frame lights of the Summit 2 flashing amberClose-up of the Shimano CUES nine-speed derailleurShimano MT200 hydraulic brake lever close-upCrankset and chainring with no protector and plastic pedalsFull shot of the RST Vibe air suspension fork

The Numbers

Full Specifications

Source: velotricbike.com →

⚡ E-System

Motor750W inner-rotor hub · 1,300W peak
Torque100 Nm (90 Nm on last year's Summit)
Battery48V 16.7Ah · 802 Wh · UL 2271 · IPX7
Charging3A charger · ~5 hrs from dead
Display & AppColor display + full per-mode app tuning

🚦 Performance

Top Speed28 mph claimed · 28 mph on the stand
RangeUp to 95 mi claimed
ClassClass 1/2/3 · adjustable 12–28 mph
SensorSensorSwap torque + cadence
Trail TestRained out — ride test coming soon

🔧 Chassis & Brakes

FrameAluminum hardtail · super clean welds
ForkRST Vibe air · 120 mm · lockout + rebound
DrivetrainShimano CUES 9-speed
BrakesShimano MT200 hydraulic · 180 mm rotors
TiresKenda 27.5×2.4"
Weight57 lb

✨ Features & Options

ColorsGalaxy Purple · Ocean Blue · Glacial Silver
LegalityClass 1/2/3 · UL 2849 certified
Payload440 lb
SizingRegular 5'2"–5'10" · Large 5'7"–6'5"
Safety500-lumen IPX6 headlight · rear brake light + signals
ExtrasApple & Android Find My · Pulse Mode · 60° adjustable stem

The Bike Cave Verdict

Ben's Take

Last year I reviewed the Velotric Summit 1 — one of the best beginner electric mountain bikes I'd ever ridden — and the Summit 2 is a great bike made even better. The build was child's play, maybe 20 minutes, one of the simplest I've ever done in this shop. You get a bigger UL-certified battery, a stronger motor with 100 Newton-meters of torque, and an app where everything is fully customizable — which is insane. All of those upgrades only cost you $100 over the Summit 1. It was raining too hard to put it through the paces on the trails, but that ride test is coming soon.
Ben — The Bike CaveTested 2026 · Glacial Silver · trail ride coming soon
Build
9.4
Power
9.0
Tech & App
9.5
Components
8.8
Comfort
8.3
Value
9.2

👍 What I loved

  • One of the simplest builds I've ever done — about 20 minutes, anyone can do it
  • Super clean welds and a very high-quality paint job with a thick clear coat
  • Only 57 lb — really light compared to everything else I ride
  • Bigger UL-certified battery — over 100 Wh more than last year, and IPX7 submersible
  • App ride tuning is fully customizable per mode, and the app itself is clean
  • Shimano hydraulic brakes and 9-speed CUES drivetrain — parts any bike shop can service

👎 What to know

  • Plastic pedals are a bummer on a bike like this — I'm swapping them before hitting trails
  • Chainring has no protector or cover, and the cranks are generic
  • Battery ships in hibernation, so the bike wouldn't power on until I plugged it in
  • Hardtail with no rear suspension — add a suspension seat post for comfort

Kit it out

Accessories made for the Velotric Summit 2

All Velotric accessories (11 matched) →

Velotric builds these for this bike. Fitment comes from Velotric's own product listings, not our guesswork.

Velotric Extra Battery Pack$350–$550→ Velotric Extra Battery Pack$350→ Velotric Battery Cover Plate$46–$53→ Velotric Charger$55–$70→ Velotric Charger$55→ Velotric Rack Top Bag$96→ Velotric Summit 2 Modular Rear Rack$80→ Velotric Summit 2 Modular Rear Rack$80→ Velotric Rear Rack Pannier Bag$75→ Velotric Suspension Seatpost for Summit 2$120→ Velotric Suspension Seatpost 2.0$120→
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