The Velotric GoMad is a cargo and utility e-bike built around a 750W rear hub motor (1,300W peak) producing 85Nm of torque, paired with 20x4.0" fat tires for mixed-terrain capability. It operates as both a Class 2 and Class 3 e-bike with a top speed of 28 mph in custom mode, and is fitted with a hydraulic suspension fork offering 100mm of travel. The base battery provides a claimed range of up to 75 miles, expandable to 150 miles with a second battery, and the battery itself carries an IPX7 water resistance rating while the overall bike is rated IPX6. The GoMad supports a maximum payload of 500 lbs and features a MIK HD-compatible rear rack rated to 176 lbs. Additional specs include Velotric's SensorSwap™ system allowing the rider to toggle between torque and cadence sensor modes, Apple Find My and Android Find Hub integration for theft tracking, and dual UL certifications (UL 2849 and UL 2271). The one-size frame accommodates riders from 5'0" to 6'3".
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The Velotric GoMad is a short-tail cargo e-bike that bridges the gap between utility hauler and legitimate commuter, built around a 750W rear hub motor (1,300W peak) with 85Nm of torque, 20x4" Kenda fat tires, and a custom ride mode that unlocks throttle up to 20 mph and pedal assist up to 28 mph simultaneously — a combination that's rare in the cargo segment. The 802Wh battery, RST Guide hydraulic suspension fork with 100mm of travel, Tektro hydraulic brakes, TFT LCD display, and 500 lb payload capacity round out a spec sheet that punches well above what most compact cargo bikes offer, and Velotric backs it all with dual UL certifications, IPX6 water resistance (IPX7 battery), Apple Find My integration, and a 1,200+ dealer network for real-world service support. Accessory compatibility has some quirks — the small passenger kit, front rack, and panniers don't all play nicely together — and seat comfort on longer rides leaves something to be desired, but as an all-terrain, all-weather compact cargo bike that can genuinely keep pace with urban traffic, the GoMad is worth a long look.
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