So you want to know a bit more about Vvolt emobility products? You've come to the right place! Find answers to frequently asked questions, delve deep into the minutia, or just hang out and marvel at the wonders of technology.
We currently offer test rides at our Portland, Oregon headquarters located at:. 2101 SE 6th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214. You can book a test ride by clicking the link right here!. Update 7/24:. We are building out a dealer network and will continue to
Hub motors and mid-drive motors are two primary types of electric motors used in ebikes, each with its own set of unique characteristics for your consideration. Hub Motors:. Location: Hub motors are placed within the hub of the bike's wheel. Vvolt hu
Cadence and torque sensing are two primary types of pedal-assist systems used in e-bikes, each operating differently to provide assistance based on the rider's pedaling input:. Cadence Sensor:. Torque Sensor:. Cadence sensors offer simpler operation
Simplicity!. A single-geared ebike, also known as a single-speed ebike, has a drivetrain that features only one gear ratio. Vvolt single-speed ebikes use the awesome and long lasting Gates Carbon Drive belts to transfer power from rider to the bike.
Vvolt follows the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) surface condition designation for our ebikes. The conditions (0-5) refer to different riding situations:. - Condition 0 — Adult supervision required, no traffic;- Condition 1 — S
We’ll have your back! Seriously. We want you to have fun rollin' around on Vvolt e-mobility products and are absolutely dedicated to doing whatever we can to ensure your machine is back up and running as quickly as possible. Firstly, we offer an indu
Our Vvolt framesets have weight limit of 440lbs but we recommend that riders over 300lbs consult with us regarding recommended modifications to ensure durability of wheels and other components. Modifications may include: higher performance brake pads
You betcha!!! We proudly design and test all of our products through the wonderfully consistent drizzle of the Pacific Northwest! Viavolt ebikes use the international standard of IPX ratings for water resistance. Every critical electronic connection
Bikes on the beach, heyo! Depending on the condition of the sand, riding on the beach can be super fun! Our belt-drive ebikes do great on firm packed sand, but we don't make a bike with wide enough tires to float on very dry sand. After riding on the
The factory rims that come with our ebikes are not tubeless ready. However, for mid-drive ebikes equipped with the Enviolo Trekking hub, we offer the HiFi E-Hoot Enviolo Rear Wheel for Stellar Series and the HiFi E-Hoot Front Wheel, which are tubeles
You may have noticed that many of our first generation bikes are listed as sold out without a restock update. We do not intend to restock the first generation variants or configurations of the Alpha/S, Proxima, Centauri/S, or Sirius. We have learned
We get it – finding the perfect fit on your ebike can sometimes feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. While we tried to specify a component selection to best suit the widest range of riders, sometimes you just gotta change out some parts to
Locate the serial number on your ebike!. Alpha & Alpha S (first generation). Slice Lite. Alpha II, Centauri II. Centauri, Centauri S, Centauri SE,Sirius, Proxima.
Our process ensures that each bike receives the attention it deserves before shipping. After your purchase, your bike will follow a timeline that includes a complete 25-point inspection. Our team fully unboxes the bike, checks, adjusts, potentially r
Vvolt is a participating retailer for the Colorado and Minnesota ebike rebate programs!. Here's the link to the webpage for Colorado residents: https://vvolt.com/pages/colorado-ebike-rebate. Minnesota residents: email us at [email protected]