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Thunder Leisure F500 Electric Bike

Thunder Leisure F500 Electric Bike

$2,199.00 CAD
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The Thunder Leisure F500 Electric Bike is a compact folding fat-tire e-bike designed for urban commuting, apartment living, RV travel, and riders who need easier storage without giving up everyday riding capability. It features a 500W 48V Bafang G060 rear hub motor with up to 65 N·m of torque, paired with a 48V 15Ah Samsung lithium-ion battery and a listed range of up to 75 km.

Its practical setup includes 20" × 4" fat tires, a MOZO adjustable suspension fork, hydraulic disc braking, Shimano 7-speed gearing, a thumb throttle, folding pedals, full fenders, and a rear cargo rack. The combination of folding convenience, wide tires, and commuter-ready equipment makes the Leisure F500 a versatile option for daily transportation and recreational riding.

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1-year local warranty · in-house service team
Free local pickup in Vancouver, or shipping across BC

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Shipping & Returns

In-store pickup available. Local support and e-bike service guidance are available through ProMechBC. Returns and exchanges are subject to store policy, product condition, and eligibility.

Fit & Sizing

Best for riders who want easier storage, transport, and flexibility for mixed-transit or apartment living.

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Bafang Hub Motor 500W 48V G060 65 N.m. Motor power
Up to 75km Range per charge
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Vancouver workshop Free local pickup — 1199 Grant St.
Why riders choose the Thunder Leisure F500

What makes it a folding e-bike.

Every figure below is labelled with where it comes from, so a manufacturer’s claim never reads as a measurement.

01 Motor

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Bafang Hub Motor 500W 48V G060 65 N.m. Watts set the ceiling; what you feel on a grade is how much pulling power is available low in the range, where a climb from a standstill actually happens.

Torque is what you feel; watts are what the marketing quotes. A motor with useful pulling power low in its range gets you moving from a standstill on a gradient — at a light, on a driveway apron, halfway up a climb you had to stop on. Those are the moments that decide whether a bike gets ridden or parked.

  • 500 WMotor

Any climbing claim assumes a rider putting in their share. A throttle-only ascent drains the pack far faster than the range figure suggests.

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Thunder Leisure F500 Electric Bike — Bafang Hub Motor 500W 48V G060 65 N.m
02 Between charges

48V 15Ah Samsung Li-ion of usable pack

75 km claimed, 48V 15Ah Samsung Li-ion. The figure that shapes your week is not the maximum but the margin left at the end of an ordinary day, in the cold, with the lights on.

Range is the most quoted figure in this category and the least reliable, because it is measured in the conditions most favourable to it. What actually shapes your week is charge time and how much margin you have left at the end of a normal day — a pack you top up twice a week without thinking about it beats a bigger one you have to plan around.

  • 75 kmClaimed range
  • 48 VBattery

75 km is the manufacturer's figure, measured on flat ground, in warm weather, with a light rider holding a steady low speed. Vancouver hills, winter temperatures and stop-start traffic all cost you range. We have not yet run our own road test on this one; when we do, the tested figure goes in the spec table beside the claim.

03 Slowing down

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Logan Hydraulic disc brakes - Tektro disc 180 mm, 20” x 4" tyres. Stopping distance is set by the contact patch as much as by the caliper: hardware can only ask for as much grip as the tyre has to give, which is why both are quoted here rather than just the one that sounds impressive.

An e-bike carries far more mass and speed than the bicycle it is descended from, and the brakes are the component most often carried over unchanged. Consistent lever feel at the bottom of a long descent — no fade, no wandering bite point — is what you are paying for, and it is invisible until the one time you need it.

  • 29.5 kgWeight

BC requires a standard e-bike to stop from 32 km/h within 9 m on clean, level pavement. That is a dry-surface test — assume noticeably longer in Vancouver rain, and leave the gap to prove it.

04 Getting on

Step-Thru frame, and what it means

Step-Thru frame. Fit decides whether a bike is still being ridden in month three, and it is the one specification a photograph cannot tell you — reach, standover and saddle height interact, and two riders of the same height with different inseams want genuinely different setups. It weighs 29.5 kg, which is worth knowing before you commit if it has to come up a flight of stairs or onto a bus rack at the end of the ride.

Fit is the specification that decides whether a bike gets ridden after the first month, and it is the one that cannot be judged from a photograph. Reach, standover and saddle height interact — two riders of the same height with different inseams want genuinely different setups, and the adjustment range is what lets a bike belong to you rather than merely fit you.

  • Step-ThruFrame
  • 29.5 kgWeight

Height charts assume average proportions. Two riders at the same height with different inseams will want different setups, so treat any published range as a starting point and expect to move the saddle and bars.

05 Assist

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Gears: Shimano Tourney TX50R7CT Shifter Plus 7-Speed · Chain: KMC chain, Throttle: Thumb Throttle. Gearing decides what the motor is asked to do: the right gear on a climb keeps you spinning and keeps the drive unit cool and efficient, and the wrong one grinds through your knees and your range at the same time.

Gearing decides what the motor is asked to do. The right gear on a climb keeps you spinning and keeps the drive unit in its efficient band, where it runs cooler and draws less; the wrong one grinds through both your knees and your range. A usable spread of gears is worth more than an extra sprocket you never select.

Pedal-assist levels are a controller setting, not a measurement. What one brand tunes into its middle level another spreads across two, so treat the count as a range of options rather than as a spec you can compare across bikes.

Thunder Leisure F500 Folding Fat Tire Electric Bike

The Thunder Leisure F500 Electric Bike is designed for riders who want the convenience of a folding e-bike with the added stability and comfort of fat tires. Its compact design makes it especially useful for urban commuting, condos, apartment storage, RV travel, and riders who need to transport or store their e-bike in tighter spaces.

500W Bafang Motor and Samsung Battery

The Leisure F500 uses a 500W 48V Bafang G060 rear hub motor producing up to 65 N·m of torque, providing useful electric assistance for starts, hills, and everyday city riding.

A 48V 15Ah Samsung lithium-ion battery powers the bike, with a listed riding range of up to 75 km under favourable conditions. Actual range will vary based on assist level, rider weight, terrain, temperature, tire pressure, and riding style.

20" × 4" Fat Tires and Front Suspension

Wide 20" × 4" fat tires provide added stability and cushioning over rough pavement, gravel, and uneven urban surfaces.

A MOZO adjustable front suspension fork with preload adjustment and mechanical lockout helps absorb bumps and improve comfort during longer rides.

Hydraulic Brakes and Shimano 7-Speed Gearing

The Thunder Leisure F500 is equipped with hydraulic disc brakes for controlled braking performance in everyday riding conditions.

A Shimano Tourney 7-speed drivetrain gives riders practical mechanical gearing, while the thumb throttle and pedal-assist system provide flexible electric support.

Folding Design for Everyday Convenience

The folding frame and folding pedals make the Leisure F500 easier to store at home or transport in a vehicle. It also includes a rear cargo rack, full fenders, integrated lighting, a kickstand, and bell for everyday commuter use.

For riders searching for a folding electric bike in Vancouver, the Thunder Leisure F500 combines compact storage, fat-tire stability, Samsung battery capacity, and practical commuter features in one versatile package.

Full specification

Every number, in one place.

Pulled straight from the product record — if it changes on the bench, it changes here.

Power
Motor positionBafang Hub Motor 500W 48V G060 65 N.m.
Motor power (nominal)Bafang Hub Motor 500W 48V G060 65 N.m.
Motor torque-
Top assisted speed-
Pedal assist levels & throttleThrottle: Thumb Throttle
Drivetrain / gearsShimano Tourney TX50R7CT Shifter Plus 7-Speed
Battery & charging
Battery capacity48V 15Ah Samsung Li-ion
Range (manufacturer claim)Up to 75km
Charging time-
Battery removable-
Safety
Brake systemLogan Hydraulic disc brakes - Tektro disc 180 mm
Suspension / fork travelMOZO Adjustable Preload, Mechanical Lock-out, Travel: 100-120 mm
Tyre size20” x 4"
LightingHeadlight: Yes
Dimensions & weight
Weight65 lbs
Max total load-
Frame size & standover-
Design & connectivity
Frame materialStep-Thru
Certifications & compliance
BC legal class-

Specifications are supplied by the manufacturer and verified by our workshop on arrival. We update this page when they change.

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  • In-house assembly & safety check before pickup
  • Warranty work handled by our own technicians
  • Genuine parts stocked, plus a free 30-day tune-up
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Frequently asked questions

The Thunder Leisure is a comfort-focused folding step-through e-bike designed for neighbourhood rides, commuting, errands, RV travel, and riders who value easy mounting and compact storage.

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