Velotric GoMad Cargo Ebike

The Velotric GoMad is a compact cargo e-bike designed for errands, commuting, groceries, family transportation, recreational riding, and carrying substantial gear. Its 20 x 4.0-inch tires keep the bike stable and relatively maneuverable, while the integrated heavy-duty rear rack, powerful hub motor, front suspension, high-capacity battery, hydraulic disc brakes, and broad rider-fit range make it a practical alternative to a longer cargo-bike platform.

Best For

• Errands, groceries, commuting, and replacing shorter vehicle trips
• Riders who want meaningful cargo capacity without the length of a traditional long-tail cargo bike
• Carrying properly secured equipment, bags, baskets, and compatible cargo accessories
• Family or passenger use with the required compatible seating and safety equipment
• Pavement, neighborhood streets, gravel roads, campgrounds, and moderate mixed-surface riding
• Households that want one adjustable utility e-bike to serve more than one rider

Why We Like It at Kickstand Culture

The GoMad occupies a useful middle ground between a conventional e-bike and a full-length cargo bike. Its smaller 20-inch wheels help keep the center of gravity relatively low, while the 4-inch tires add stability and cushioning. The integrated MIK HD-compatible rear rack provides far more carrying capacity than a standard commuter rack without making the bicycle as long as many passenger-oriented cargo models.

SensorSwap is another practical feature. Torque-sensor mode responds to rider effort for smoother, more natural assistance, while cadence-sensor mode can provide easier cruising with less physical effort. The adjustable cockpit also allows the one-size frame to accommodate riders approximately 5 feet to 6 feet 3 inches tall.

Compared with the Aventon Abound LR, the GoMad is shorter and more fat-tire-oriented. The Abound LR provides the extended rear platform of a traditional long-tail cargo bike, while the GoMad emphasizes compact dimensions, wide-tire stability, mixed-surface versatility, and substantial rack capacity.

Key Features

• Compact cargo-bike platform: Provides useful carrying and passenger capability without the overall length of a conventional long-tail cargo bike.
• 750W rear hub motor: Supplies strong assistance for starts, hills, cargo, and everyday transportation.
• Up to 1,300W peak output: Provides additional power under acceleration and higher-demand riding conditions.
• Up to 85Nm of torque: Helps move the bicycle confidently from a stop and when carrying additional weight.
• SensorSwap pedal assist: Allows the rider to choose between torque-sensor and cadence-sensor motor response.
• Five riding modes, Stealth Mode, and Ride Tuning: Allow the assistance behavior to be adjusted for different uses and rider preferences.
• Removable throttle: Provides motor assistance without pedaling and can be removed where throttle use is not desired or permitted.
• 801.6Wh removable battery: Supports longer utility and recreational rides and can be charged on or off the bicycle.
• Optional range extender: Velotric claims up to 150 miles of combined range when a compatible second battery is installed. The second battery is sold separately.
• 100mm suspension fork: Helps absorb rough pavement, gravel, potholes, and uneven surfaces, with lockout for smoother roads.
• 20 x 4.0-inch puncture-resistant tires: Add stability, traction, and cushioning while helping maintain compact overall dimensions.
• Tektro hydraulic disc brakes: Provide controlled stopping power appropriate for a heavily loaded utility e-bike.
• MIK HD-compatible integrated rear rack: Supports compatible cargo, passenger, bag, basket, and family-oriented accessories.
• Passenger-accessory compatibility: Supports Velotric passenger and young-passenger systems when all required seating and safety components are installed.
• Included rear rack bag: Provides useful carrying capacity as standard equipment and can also house the optional range-extender battery.
• Integrated lighting: A 500-lumen adjustable headlight and rear light with brake indication, turn signals, and steady or flashing modes improve visibility.
• NFC keyless access: Provides a convenient compatible method for unlocking and operating the bicycle.
• Apple Find My and Android Find Hub compatibility: Adds location-finding functionality through supported phones and accounts.
• Over-the-air updates: Allow compatible system software updates through the Velotric app.
• USB-C charging port: Provides power for a compatible phone or small electronic device.
• Adjustable one-size cockpit: Allows the handlebar position to be adjusted for a broad range of rider heights.

Core Specs

• Frame: Triple-butted aluminum-alloy compact utility frame
• Frame configuration: One-size low-step utility design
• Recommended rider height: Approximately 5 feet to 6 feet 3 inches
• Motor: 48V, 750W rear hub motor
• Peak motor output: Up to 1,300W
• Motor torque: Up to 85Nm
• Pedal-assist sensors: SensorSwap torque-sensor and cadence-sensor operation
• Pedal-assist settings: Five riding modes, Stealth Mode, and Ride Tuning
• Battery: Removable 48V, 16.7Ah battery with 801.6Wh capacity
• Battery cells: Samsung or LG 21700 cells
• Charger: 48V, 3A fast charger
• Claimed pedal-assist range: Up to approximately 75 miles with the standard battery under ideal test conditions
• Claimed dual-battery range: Up to approximately 150 miles with the optional second battery under ideal test conditions
• Claimed throttle range: Up to approximately 50 miles under ideal test conditions
• Default maximum speed: 20 mph
• Adjustable speed range: Approximately 12 to 28 mph, subject to settings and local regulations
• E-bike class capability: Configurable for Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3 operation where legally permitted
• Throttle: Removable trigger control
• Walk mode: Approximately 2.9 mph
• Fork: RST hydraulic suspension fork with 100mm travel, lockout, and 36mm stanchions
• Drivetrain: Shimano 8-speed
• Freewheel: 11–34T, 8-speed
• Chainring: 52T narrow-wide
• Crank arms: 165mm aluminum alloy
• Brakes: Tektro hydraulic disc brakes with motor cutoff
• Brake rotors: 203mm front and 180mm rear
• Tires: Kenda 20 x 4.0-inch puncture-resistant e-bike tires
• Front hub: Novatec aluminum-alloy, 15 x 135mm thru axle
• Display: 3.5-inch full-color display with Bluetooth, NFC, adjustable angle, and high-brightness visibility
• Front light: 500-lumen adjustable integrated LED
• Rear light: Brake indication, turn signals, and steady or flashing modes integrated into the rear rack
• Rear rack: Integrated MIK HD-compatible rack
• Rear-rack capacity: Up to 176 pounds
• Maximum payload capacity: Up to 500 pounds, subject to the limits of the rack, frame, tires, accessories, and individual components
• Bike weight: Approximately 77 pounds
• Bike weight without battery: Approximately 67 pounds
• Water resistance: Bicycle IPX6; battery IPX7
• Included equipment: Integrated rear rack, rear rack bag, full-coverage fenders, integrated lighting, turn signals, pedals, and rear-mounted kickstand
• Colors: Dark Amber, Obsidian, and Sage
• Safety certification: UL 2849-certified e-bike system, UL 2271-certified battery, and ISO 4210 compliance

Payload-capacity note: Velotric identifies 500 pounds as the GoMad’s maximum payload capacity and 176 pounds as the maximum rear-rack load. The 500-pound figure should not be interpreted as permission to place 500 pounds on the rear rack. The rider, passengers, cargo, and installed equipment must remain within the bicycle’s overall payload limit and the lower limit of every rack, seat, basket, child carrier, passenger kit, foot support, or other accessory.

Passenger and child-carrying note: Carrying a passenger requires the complete compatible seating system, secure handholds, appropriate foot supports, rear-wheel protection, and any other equipment specified by Velotric. Child passengers must meet the age, size, helmet, and seating requirements of the installed child seat or young-passenger system. Never carry a passenger directly on an uncovered rack.

Cargo note: Cargo should be balanced, firmly secured, and kept clear of the wheels, drivetrain, brakes, and lighting. Heavy loads should be positioned as low and centrally as the accessory system permits. Practice starting, stopping, turning, and dismounting in a controlled area before riding in traffic with a substantial load.

Terrain note: The GoMad is suitable for pavement, gravel, maintained dirt roads, campgrounds, and moderate mixed-surface use. Its fat tires and suspension improve comfort and traction, but its utility geometry, weight, and cargo equipment do not make it a purpose-built mountain bike for technical singletrack, jumps, or aggressive descending.

Class-setting note: E-bike classifications, permitted speeds, and throttle rules vary by roadway, trail, park, and jurisdiction. Configure the bicycle appropriately for where it will be ridden. Class 3 operation and throttle use may be restricted on multi-use paths and recreational trails.

Transport note: At approximately 77 pounds, the GoMad exceeds the capacity of many conventional bicycle racks. Confirm the rack’s per-bike weight rating, wheelbase range, tire-width capacity, frame compatibility, and vehicle-hitch rating before transport. Removing the battery reduces lifting weight to approximately 67 pounds but does not make an inadequately rated rack safe.

Range note: Actual range varies with assistance level, throttle use, rider and cargo weight, passenger use, terrain, wind, temperature, tire pressure, speed, and stop frequency. Heavy loads, soft tires, hills, cold weather, and frequent acceleration can reduce range substantially.

Connected-features note: App functions, phone-finding services, NFC access, over-the-air updates, and other connected features may require compatible devices, account setup, current software, and data connectivity.

Assembly & Service

Every e-bike purchased from Kickstand Culture is professionally assembled, tuned, and test-checked by our service department before delivery. For the GoMad, this includes inspecting the electrical system, adjusting the Shimano drivetrain and Tektro hydraulic brakes, checking the suspension and tire pressure, securing the rack, fenders, kickstand, and included rack bag, testing SensorSwap operation, lighting, turn signals, display controls, NFC access, and connected functions, and confirming that the bicycle is ready to ride.

Your purchase also includes a free 30-day check-up and adjustment to address normal break-in changes. We can also assist with rider fit, cargo and passenger accessories, child-seat compatibility, SensorSwap operation, class settings, security features, vehicle-rack compatibility, and configuring the bicycle for the way you plan to use it.

Velotric designs approachable, feature-rich e-bikes for commuting, recreation, transportation, cargo use, and all-terrain riding. Founded by a team with experience in consumer technology and bicycle development, Velotric focuses on combining comfortable ride characteristics, practical everyday features, modern electrical systems, and support through a network of independent bicycle dealers.