Name: Vanpowers UrbanCross
Brand: Vanpowers
Price: 2399 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 86 (2 reviews)

86/100

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Facts

Gender

Men, Women

Type

Electric, Gravel - Adventure, Commuter, Hybrid, Fitness

Release Year

2024

Brand

Vanpowers

Charge Time

2.5 Hours

Maximum Range

60 Miles

Top Speed

28 mph

Watts

250 W

Torque

40 Nm

Volts and Amp Hours

36V 9.6Ah

Class

Drive

Wheel Size

Number of Gears

Gearing Type

Weight

38.8 lb

Suspension

None

Brake Type

Disc: Hydraulic

Frame Material

Aluminum

Summary of Reviews

We have read all expert and user reviews on the Vanpowers UrbanCross. In summary, this is what cyclists think.

8 reasons to buy

The UrbanCross comes in two builds: the flat-bar Pro (9-speed Shimano CUES, Tektro hydraulic disc brakes) and the drop-bar Ultra (11-speed Shimano GRX 600, Shimano brakes).
This bike comes in three sizes, and Vanpowers provides the geometry information needed to assess fit.
Reviewers savor the bike's sleek looks and how effectively it hides the fact that it’s an e-bike.
Testers appreciate how the smooth, responsive torque sensor contributes to the UrbanCross riding like a regular bike.
Experts are impressed by how comfortable the UrbanCross is, given the lack of suspension.
Testers praise the bike's ability to climb hills.
Reviewers relish the smoothly integrated color screen, which they say is bright and easy to see, except when wearing polarized sunglasses.
The included 4A charger provides fast charging.

6 reasons not to buy

Vanpowers has a reputation for unhelpful customer support, quality control issues, and questionable practices surrounding online feedback and reviews.
Owners of a different Vanpowers model say their chargers broke, Vanpowers is unable to supply replacements, and the unique charging plug makes it impossible to use a third-party solution.
This bike doesn’t have fenders or a rack, reducing its value as an urban ride.
The included lights are externally powered.
Component and performance details, such as speed, range, motor torque, and brakes, vary between Vanpowers' website and user manual.
At around 40lb, depending on frame size, the UrbanCross is substantially heavier than several competitors.

Bottom line

The Vanpowers UrbanCross is an e-bike with an aluminum alloy frameset, 250W motor, and 345.6Wh battery. It’s available as a flat-bar hybrid or drop-bar gravel build. It can be unlocked for Class 3 (28mph). Reviewers praise the sleek looks, comfort, natural pedal assist, hill-climbing ability, and bright display. However, the bike is heavy compared to competitors, and the lack of fenders and rack limits urban utility. Overall, testers rate the UrbanCross highly. However, buyers should consider carefully Vanpowers’ apparent inability to produce reliable bikes or even reliable information about their products.