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Thunder City Electric Bike

Thunder City Electric Bike

$1,800.00 CAD
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The Thunder City Electric Bike is a lightweight step-over commuter e-bike designed for everyday city riding, errands, and recreational use. It features a 500W Bafang G02 rear hub motor with up to 80 N·m of torque, paired with Samsung 48V battery options that provide a manufacturer-listed range of up to 125 km depending on battery capacity. (bcescooter.com)

With 26" × 1.95" Kenda tires, a MOZO suspension fork with adjustable preload and lockout, Tektro mechanical disc brakes, Shimano 7-speed gearing, a thumb throttle, and a rear cargo rack, the Thunder City is built for practical commuting and comfortable everyday riding around Vancouver. (bcescooter.com)

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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 more comfort, grip, and versatility across pavement, paths, and light mixed terrain.

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Bafang Hub Motor 500W 48V G02 80 N.m. Motor power
Up to 48V 15Ah Samsung Li-ion - Up to 100 km range / 48V 20Ah Samsung Li-ion - Up to 125 km range Range per charge
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Vancouver workshop Free local pickup — 1199 Grant St.
Why riders choose the Thunder City

What makes it an all-terrain e-bike.

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

01 Power

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Bafang Hub Motor 500W 48V G02 80 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.

Vancouver is not a flat city, and a bike specified for one is obvious within a week. Assistance that holds its character on a sustained grade, rather than fading as the motor heats, is the difference between arriving comfortable and arriving determined never to take that route again.

  • 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 City Electric Bike — Bafang Hub Motor 500W 48V G02 80 N.m
02 Between charges

How far, honestly

48V 15Ah Samsung Li-ion or 48V 20Ah 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.

Every battery is a consumable, and how you treat it decides whether that means five years or two. Charging to full only when you need the full range, keeping it off the charger once it is there, and storing it indoors through winter are worth more to its lifespan than any figure on the spec sheet.

Lithium packs lose capacity with age and with cold. A two-year-old battery in February will not do what a new one did in July, and no range figure on any page accounts for that.

How far, honestly
Thunder City Electric Bike — range
03 Control

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Tektro Mechanical disc brakes - Tektro disc 180 mm, 26x1.95" 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.

  • 26.3 kgWeight

Mechanical discs need the cable adjusting as the pads wear. It is a two-minute job and the difference between a good lever and a vague one, so do not put it off.

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Thunder City Electric Bike — 26x1.95"
04 Comfort

Step-over frame, and what it means

Step-over 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 26.3 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-overFrame
  • 26.3 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.

Step-over frame, and what it means
Thunder City Electric Bike — Step-over
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 City Commuter Electric Bike

The Thunder City Electric Bike is a practical step-over e-bike designed for daily commuting, errands, and relaxed recreational riding. Its redesigned frame is built to be lighter and easier to store while retaining the comfort and utility expected from an everyday city e-bike. 

500W Bafang Motor and Multiple Battery Options

A 500W 48V Bafang G02 rear hub motor delivers up to 80 N·m of torque, providing useful assistance for starts, hills, and longer urban routes.

The Thunder City is offered with multiple Samsung lithium-ion battery options, including 48V 15Ah with up to 100 km of listed range and 48V 20Ah with up to 125 km of listed range. Actual range varies with rider weight, assist level, terrain, temperature, tire pressure, and riding style.

Suspension, Tires and Braking

The bike uses a MOZO front suspension fork with adjustable preload, mechanical lockout, and approximately 100–120 mm of travel to help absorb bumps and rough pavement.

26" × 1.95" Kenda tires with reflective sidewalls provide efficient urban rolling, while Tektro mechanical disc brakes with 180 mm rotors provide straightforward stopping control for everyday riding.

Shimano Gearing and Commuter Equipment

A Shimano Tourney 7-speed drivetrain gives riders useful gearing for hills and daily cycling, while a thumb throttle adds flexibility for starts and low-speed manoeuvring.

The Thunder City also includes front and rear lighting, full fenders, a kickstand, bell, and a rear carrier rated for up to 25 kg of cargo.

Buy the Thunder City in Vancouver

For riders looking for a Thunder City Electric Bike in Vancouver, ProMechBC provides local pickup, product support, service, repairs, and access to experienced electric-bike technicians.

The Thunder City is a strong choice for riders who prioritize practical range, Bafang motor performance, commuter-ready equipment, and comfortable city riding.

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 G02 80 N.m.
Motor power (nominal)Bafang Hub Motor 500W 48V G02 80 N.m. / 500w
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 / 48V 20Ah Samsung Li-ion
Range (manufacturer claim)Up to 48V 15Ah Samsung Li-ion - Up to 100 km range / 48V 20Ah Samsung Li-ion - Up to 125 km range
Charging time-
Battery removable-
Safety
Brake systemTektro Mechanical disc brakes - Tektro disc 180 mm
Suspension / fork travelMOZO Adjustable Preload, Mechanical Lock-out, Travel: 100-120 mm
Tyre size26x1.95"
LightingHeadlight: Yes
Dimensions & weight
Weight58 lbs
Max total load-
Frame size & standover-
Design & connectivity
Frame materialStep-over
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.

Customer Reviews

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Trusted local support

Bought here. Fixed here. By the people who built it.

Every ride leaves our bench assembled, torqued to spec and safety-checked — and stays local if it ever needs attention.

  • 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 City is a step-over commuter and recreational e-bike designed for everyday urban riding, errands, and longer weekend trips. Its upright comfort, suspension, rack, fenders, and moderate-weight road tires make it more practical for city use than a fat-tire model.

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Riding safely and legally in Vancouver

Know the local rules for e-scooters, gear up properly, and keep your ride maintained. Our team can walk you through everything at pickup.

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