The Vela Vento
Why it Matters to be
American Crafted
Becoming ‘American Made’ solidifies Vela as a premier design-focused e-bike brand. Shifting production to Detroit enables us to dramatically improve serviceability, delivering the highest quality product that our customer deserves. We mean it, with a Lifetime Warranty.
Stop on a Dime
Our improved 160mm mechanically actuated hydraulic disc brakes provide unmatched stopping power. The Vento model takes it even further with active regenerative braking, reducing brake wear (by up to 80%) and extending your range by 10-20%.
Serviceability
Vela’s have always been designed around the ability to service and upgrade the bike’s tech components. Our leather panel is accessible, even more with the Vento, to allow trained professionals technicians to service and upgrade the bike’s electronics
Keep your phone handy
With its sleek design, the Vento includes an integrated Grudi, our phone mount. Keeping your device conveniently within reach while you ride. Access navigation, music, and of course, the Vela App with ease. Stay connected and in control.
Tech Specs
| Frame Material | Chromoly Steel: CrMo 4130 + Steel. Frame welded and painted in Detroit. Lifetime warranty. |
| Coating | Electrostatic powder coating, matte finish |
| Weight | Small (Low-Step): 44.4 lbs (without battery) /48.7 lbs (with battery) Large (High-step): 45.8 lbs (without battery) /50.1 lbs (with battery) Battery Pack Weight: 4.3lbs |
26 inch (Small / Low-Step) wheels. 29 inch (Large / High-step) wheels. Double wall alloy rims | |
| Tires | 50-622” Schwalbe Big Ben in Cream, puncture-resistant liner |
| Brakes | Mechanically actuated hydraulic disc brakes (160mm front and rear rotors). Regenerative Braking - Optional system to recapture up to 10-20% braking into the battery system and reusable power. Turn it on and off via the Vela App. |
| Ratio | Single speed: 46 Teeth x 18 Teeth |
| Lights | Automatic front and rear LEDs |
| Grips | Ergonomic synthetic leather locking grips |
| Chain & Drivetrain | #410 roller chain (⅛” standard) - stainless steel |
| Seatpost & Saddle | Ergonomic synthetic leather with chrome springs. The Vela Vento design utilizes a saddle and the seat post with very minimal height adjustment. The need for a fixed seat post allows for the fixation of the battery within the frame, keeping it secure in place. Your Vela comes with 2 standard seatpost sizes which fit almost all riders. In the case that you are not happy with either size, please reach out to support@velabikes.com and we can send you a custom size. |
| Stand Over Height | Low Step: 27” High Step: 32” |
| Fit | Low Step: Suits riders between 5'1" - 6'0” High Step: Suits riders between 5'7" - 6'5” |
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| Battery | Lithium Integrated and removable 378Wh Rated voltage: 36V |
| Battery Range | Up to 40 miles on Low mode and 20 miles on High. Additional factors that impact your range include weight, usage of the boost button, terrain and weather conditions. |
| Charger | 126W Full charge under 3h Optional Fast charger in 1h |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 4.2 WiFi GPS GSM |
| Safety | Tamper detection Electromagnetic Lock App notifications GPS anti-theft |
| App | iOS + Android Bike configuration, map, riding modes and performance updates |
| Motor | 550W Peak on Rear Wheel Regenerative Brake 35Nm Geared Hub |
| Warranty | 1 year for all electrical components 2 years for the battery Lifetime for the frame |
| Price | $2,499 |
