Velotric GoMad Utility Electric Bike

Velotric GoMad — The 500 lb Payload Hauler With SensorSwap, NFC Unlock, and Apple Find My Built In

Most utility eBikes ask you to choose. Heavy cargo capacity or a manageable footprint. Real torque or long range. Smart anti-theft or a useful rack. Fat tires or a bike that does not feel like work. The Velotric GoMad refuses every one of those choices.

It is a 500 lb total payload machine on a frame compact enough to fit in a single-car garage. A 750W motor with 1,300W peak and 85 Nm of torque climbs hills under load without straining. An 801.6 Wh Samsung/LG 21700 battery — the largest in any 20-inch utility eBike at this price — pushes up to 120 km of pedal-assist range, expandable to 240 km with a second battery. SensorSwap lets you toggle between torque and cadence sensing with one click on the colour display. Apple Find My + Google Find Hub + NFC card unlock form a three-layer anti-theft system most premium eBikes do not match. 20 × 4.0 inch KENDA puncture-resistant fat tires handle Canadian winter pavement, gravel campground roads, and beach paths without changing tires. Tektro hydraulic disc brakes with 203mm front rotors stop 500 lbs of bike-and-cargo without drama.

The integrated rear cargo rack is MIK HD compatible — the same European cargo standard used on Tern, Riese & Müller, and other premium hauling platforms. Click on a child seat, panniers, or a delivery box without tools. The rack alone is rated to 176 lbs / 80 kg. The integrated taillight functions as a brake light and turn signals — you don’t buy lights, you don’t buy a rack, you don’t buy an anti-theft tracker. It all ships in the box.

Key Features

• 48V 750W Rear Hub Motor — 1,300W Peak / 85 Nm Torque — The peak figure is what matters under cargo load. 1,300W of headroom means the motor pulls a 200 lb rider plus 100 lbs of groceries up an 8% grade without dragging the cadence down. 85 Nm is the same torque figure as several mid-drive eBikes — uncommon in a hub motor and uncommon in a 20-inch utility format. 500W vs 750W vs 1,000W →
• 48V 16.7Ah Samsung/LG 21700 Battery — 801.6 Wh, IPX7, UL 2271 + UL 2580 — 21700 cells (versus older 18650) deliver higher energy density and slower degradation. Samsung and LG are the two highest-quality cell suppliers in the lithium-ion industry — Velotric specifies which based on production batch. UL 2271 covers the battery pack. UL 2580 covers cell-level safety. IPX7 means the battery can be briefly submerged without failure — relevant for any rider who has misjudged a puddle. Winter battery strategy →
• SensorSwap — Torque + Cadence, One-Click on the Display — Cadence mode: motor engages at a fixed level when the cranks turn, predictable and effortless. Torque mode: motor scales output proportionally to pedal force, natural and efficient. Switch between them on the 3.5-inch colour display in one click — no app required, no Bluetooth pairing. The same feature on the Velotric Fold 1 Plus; the GoMad pairs it with more torque, more battery, and more cargo capacity.
• Removable Trigger Throttle — Up to 32 km/h Standard-Class — The trigger throttle on the right grip delivers full motor power independent of pedalling, useful for hill starts, traffic light launches, and finishing long rides. The throttle is removable — pop it off if you prefer pedal-assist only or if your local jurisdiction restricts throttle eBikes. Throttle is fully legal on Canadian Standard-class eBikes at the 32 km/h cut-off. Throttle vs pedal-assist →
• RST Hydraulic Suspension Fork — 100mm Travel with Lockout, 36mm Inner Tube — 100mm of fork travel is generous for a utility platform — 25mm more than most folders, 25–50mm more than most urban commuters. 36mm stanchions resist flex under heavy front-end loads (groceries in a basket, a child seat behind). The lockout is the under-rated detail: lock the fork on smooth bike lanes for zero energy loss to fork bob, unlock it on broken pavement and gravel. On 20-inch wheels that amplify road impacts, suspension is not optional — it is the engineering answer to small-wheel ride harshness.
• 20 × 4.0 inch KENDA Puncture-Resistant Fat Tires — KENDA is one of the two largest tire manufacturers in the eBike industry. Puncture-resistant casing (Kevlar belt under the tread) handles glass, gravel, and the broken pavement that fat tires often have to navigate at low pressures. 4-inch width: float on snow, traction on wet pavement, stability under cargo. 20-inch diameter: nimble at low speeds, manageable on tight urban turns.
• Tektro Hydraulic Disc Brakes — 203mm Front, 180mm Rear, Power Cutoff — Tektro is the original-equipment brake supplier on more than half of all Class 2 and Class 3 eBikes sold globally. 203mm front rotor is oversized for the format — what a fully loaded GoMad needs to stop 500 lbs of bike-rider-cargo without fade on long descents. Power cutoff means the motor disengages the moment you pull the lever — redundant safety on top of the mechanical stopping power. Self-adjusting pads, fade-resistant in rain.
• Shimano 8-Speed Drivetrain — 52T Narrow-Wide Chainring, 11–34T Cassette, KMC Chain — The 52T narrow-wide chainring is a deliberate choice: the wide-narrow tooth profile resists chain drop under cargo load, where torque and bumps can launch a chain off a standard ring. The 11–34T 8-speed cassette gives a usable spread of gears for both flat hauling and climbing with a load. Shimano derailleur, Shimano shifter, KMC chain — all components Zeus mechanics can service with parts available across Canada.
• 3.5-Inch Full Colour Display — Bluetooth, NFC, USB-C, Adjustable Angle — Speed, distance, PAS level, sensor mode, battery, ride history. Bluetooth pairs with the Velotric app for ride logging, GPS, OTA firmware updates, and deeper customisation. NFC card unlocks the motor — no power without the card or app. USB-C charges your phone on the bike. Auto-dimming, sunlight-readable, angle-adjustable for visibility in any seating position.
• Apple Find My + Google Find Hub Integration — Independent of the Velotric app. The bike registers as a trackable device on either Apple’s or Google’s global Find network — an invisible mesh of millions of devices that ping the bike’s location even when it is powered off. For a utility bike that gets locked at coffee shops, schools, and grocery stores, this is the strongest theft-recovery feature on any eBike Zeus carries.
• 500LM Integrated LED Headlight — Adjustable Angle — 500 lumens is genuine night-riding output, not the symbolic 60-lumen lights most utility eBikes ship with. Adjustable angle lets you point the beam where you actually need it — close for tight bike lanes, far for highway shoulders. Integrated into the frame and powered from the main battery — no separate AAA batteries to remember.
• Brake-Activated Taillight + Integrated Turn Signals on the Rack — The rear rack houses the taillight and turn signals as a single integrated unit. The taillight illuminates more brightly during deceleration — a real brake light, the way a car has. The turn signals are activated from the handlebar controls. On urban streets shared with cars, brake light and turn signal communication is the difference between being seen and being missed.
• MIK HD Rear Cargo Rack — 176 lb / 80 kg Capacity — MIK HD is the European heavy-duty cargo standard used by Tern, Riese & Müller, and other premium cargo platforms. Click-on accessories without tools or straps: child seats, panniers, delivery boxes, top boxes. The rack is welded into the frame architecture — not a bolted-on aftermarket part. Carries 176 lbs on its own; total system payload is 500 lbs.
• 500 lb / 227 kg Total Payload Capacity — Among the highest payload ratings on any utility eBike in Canada. Allows for a 220 lb rider, a 50 lb child seat, a 30 lb child, and 200 lbs of cargo — all simultaneously. Or a delivery rider with hot bag, two cooler bags, and four orders. Or a touring couple with full pannier sets and a top box.
• IPX6 Frame / IPX7 Battery Water Resistance — IPX6 means the bike withstands powerful water jets — salt-spray, heavy rain, slush. IPX7 means the battery survives brief submersion. For Canadian riders who deal with snow melt, road salt, and unpredictable weather, this is the rating that separates a year-round bike from a fair-weather one.
• UL 2849 + UL 2271 + ISO 4210 Certified — Full eBike electrical safety (UL 2849), battery safety (UL 2271), and bicycle safety (ISO 4210). Many import eBikes claim “UL cells” without the system-level UL 2849 certification — the GoMad has both. This is the certification level required by most Canadian condo boards and most insurance underwriters.

Everything Included

The GoMad ships partially assembled — final setup is straightforward and documented. No required accessory upsells:

• Velotric GoMad eBike (your choice of Dark Amber, Obsidian, or Sage)
• 48V 16.7Ah Samsung/LG battery — 801.6 Wh, removable, key-locked
• 48V 3A fast charger
• 3.5-inch full colour display (pre-installed)
• 500LM integrated LED headlight (pre-installed)
• Brake-activated taillight + integrated turn signals on rear rack (pre-installed)
• MIK HD rear cargo rack (welded into frame architecture)
• Front and rear plastic full-coverage fenders
• RST hydraulic suspension fork with lockout (pre-installed)
• Tektro hydraulic disc brakes — 203mm front, 180mm rear (pre-installed)
• Aluminium alloy rear-mount kickstand
• Bell
• Front and rear reflectors
• Left and right pedals (plastic platform)
• NFC key card
• Cable binder + suspension seatpost
• Rear rack range extender bag
• Toolkit for final assembly
• Manual + app guide

No hidden required purchases. Lights, fenders, rack, kickstand, range extender bag, NFC card, and toolkit are all included.

Shipping & Delivery

• Shipping: Free Canada-wide shipping
• Delivery: Standard Canada-wide delivery as per Zeus shipping policy
• Tracking: Tracking email sent once shipped
• Assembly: Ships partially assembled — final setup required (toolkit and instructions included)

Warranty: 2-year manufacturer warranty on all electrical components — motor, battery, controller, display, lighting system. Frame warranty per Velotric’s standard terms.

7-Day Trial: Velotric offers a 7-day return window. Restocking fee applies. Bike must be returned in resaleable condition with all included accessories and original packaging.

What You Should Know Before Buying (Honest Take)

We do not write product pages that pretend a bike is perfect. Here is the honest assessment:

• 77 lbs is heavy. The 800 Wh battery, the steel-reinforced rear rack, and the cargo-rated frame all add weight. Without the battery the bike weighs 67 lbs — pull the battery out before lifting the bike onto a roof rack or up apartment stairs. The motor makes the weight disappear when riding, but if your routine involves carrying the bike up multiple flights, factor this in honestly.
• 20-inch wheels feel different. If you are coming from a 26-inch or 27.5-inch commuter, the smaller wheel changes the ride feel. Smaller wheels accelerate faster but feel more reactive at speed. They turn tighter at low speeds (a feature in cargo work) but cover less ground per pedal stroke (a small efficiency penalty). After a week of riding most people stop noticing. Some never adjust. Test ride before committing if 20-inch wheels are new to you.
• One-size frame is not literally one-size. Velotric specifies a fit range of 5’0″ to 6’3″ on the single frame. The 500mm standover and 1040–1180mm adjustable handlebar height accommodate a wide range — but a 5’0″ rider and a 6’3″ rider will have meaningfully different riding postures on the same bike. The 6’3″ rider sits more upright; the 5’0″ rider has a slightly compact reach. Most riders 5’4″–5’11” will find the bike fits with no compromises.
• Plastic platform pedals. Velotric ships utility eBikes with plastic pedals to keep the price competitive. They work fine for most riders. If you ride in dress shoes, in heavy boots, or in winter ice conditions, upgrading to a pinned aluminium platform pedal ($30–$60) is a worthwhile aftermarket spend.
• The handlebar is BMX-style with a 25.4mm crossbar. The 700mm BMX-style bar is wider than a standard commuter bar — comfortable for most riders, occasionally tight for very narrow doorways or storage scenarios. The 25.4mm crossbar accepts most aftermarket accessories (phone mounts, bell, light bracket) but not 31.8mm-clamp accessories without an adapter.
• Class 3 capability is unlocked, not Canadian-default. The bike ships at 32 km/h (Standard-class) for Canadian compliance. Class 3 (45 km/h) is unlockable in software, but it is not legal to ride at that speed on Canadian public roads or pathways under the federal eBike standard. The GoMad is one of the rare bikes where the manufacturer is transparent about the Class 3 capability — treat it as a private-property feature, not a road-legal default.
• No mid-drive option in this model. 85 Nm from a hub motor is impressive, but on sustained 10%+ grades with full cargo, a mid-drive will outperform any hub motor — mid-drives leverage the bike’s gears, hub motors spin at one ratio. If your daily route includes regular steep climbs with heavy cargo, a mid-drive cargo bike (typically $4,500+) is the technical answer. For mixed urban terrain with occasional hills, the GoMad’s hub motor is more than sufficient.
• Non-Velotric accessories may need adapters. The MIK HD rack is a European cargo standard — many third-party MIK HD accessories work directly. Some North American rack accessories (Yepp child seats, Burley trailer mounts) require an adapter plate. Velotric and third-party MIK HD accessories click on without modification.

None of these are dealbreakers for the bike’s intended use case. They are the trade-offs that come with the design priorities: cargo capacity, compact footprint, all-weather capability, and integrated smart features. If those priorities match your riding life, the GoMad is the most complete bike in its category. If you need stair-climbing portability or pure speed efficiency, a different category (folding eBike or commuter) may suit you better.

Will It Fit You? — Geometry & Sizing

The GoMad uses a single one-size frame that accommodates riders from 5’0″ to 6’3″. It does this through three deliberate engineering choices: a low 500mm standover, a 140mm adjustable handlebar height range, and a quill stem with adjustable forward reach. Most one-size eBikes work for a 5-inch height range. The GoMad works across a 15-inch height range.

Rider Fit by Height

• 5’0″ – 5’4″ (152–163 cm) — Excellent fit. The 500mm standover and 720mm minimum saddle height accommodate shorter riders that most utility eBikes ignore. Handlebar at full-up position. Most cargo eBikes do not fit shorter riders — the GoMad is one of the few that does.
• 5’5″ – 5’10” (165–178 cm) — Sweet spot. Centre of the saddle and handlebar adjustment range. Comfortable upright posture for cargo work, comfortable forward posture for commuting. The single-frame compromise hits this height range with no compromises.
• 5’11” – 6’1″ (180–185 cm) — Comfortable fit. Saddle near upper third of range. Handlebar position personal preference. Reach is compact but not cramped at this height.
• 6’2″ – 6’3″ (188–191 cm) — Functional fit, not optimal. Saddle at maximum, handlebar at lowest position. The 420mm reach is the limiting dimension — expect a slightly upright, compact-reach posture. Acceptable for cargo work where upright posture is preferred. Less ideal for long-distance commuting where a stretched-out posture is more efficient.
• Over 6’3″ (above 191 cm) — Velotric does not specify the GoMad for riders above 6’3″. A taller rider should consider a 26-inch or 27.5-inch commuter platform like the Velotric Discover 3 for better fit.

Need help deciding? Call 1-866-938-7580 — we will talk through your inseam, your typical cargo load, and your daily route before you order.

Full Specifications

Who Is the Velotric GoMad For?

• Parents who want one bike for the school run, the grocery run, and the weekend ride — The 176 lb MIK HD rack accepts a child seat (with adapter), the 500 lb total payload covers an adult plus a child plus groceries, and the 4-inch fat tires handle the gravel paths and snowy roads parents actually navigate. The same bike that drops the kid at school in the morning hauls 50 lbs of groceries home that afternoon.