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Thunder Folding Step-Over F500 Electric Bike

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The Thunder Folding Step-Over F500 Electric Bike is a compact fat-tire folding e-bike designed for commuting, mixed transit, apartment storage, RV travel, and riders who want easier transport without giving up everyday capability. It uses a 500W 48V Bafang G060 rear hub motor with up to 80 N·m of torque, paired with a 48V 13Ah Samsung lithium-ion battery and a manufacturer-listed range of up to 80 km.

Its practical setup includes 20" × 4" Kenda Krusade Sport fat tires, a MOZO suspension fork with 100–120 mm of travel, Tektro mechanical disc brakes with 180 mm rotors, Shimano 7-speed gearing, a thumb throttle, folding pedals, full fenders, and a rear cargo rack. The folding frame makes it especially useful for riders who need compact storage while still wanting fat-tire stability for Vancouver streets and mixed surfaces.

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Battery 48V 15Ah Samsung Li-ion 48V 20Ah Samsung Li-ion

Assembled, tuned & safety-checked before pickup

1-year local warranty · in-house service team

Free local pickup in Vancouver, or shipping across BC

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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 80 N.m Motor power

Up to 48V 15Ah 720Wh Samsung Li-ion - Up to 90 km range / 48V 20Ah Samsung Li-ion - Up to 125 km range Range per charge

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Why riders choose the Thunder Folding Step-Over 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 Climbing

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Bafang Hub Motor 500W 48V G060 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.

Null, geared for gradient — Thunder Folding Step-Over F500 Electric Bike — Bafang Hub Motor 500W 48V G060 80 N.m

02 The battery

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.

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.

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 Folding Step-Over F500 Electric Bike — range

03 Control

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Tektro Mechanical 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.

28 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.

Null, and why it matters — Thunder Folding Step-Over F500 Electric Bike — 20” x 4"

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 28 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.

The frame is the one part you cannot upgrade later. Everything bolted to it can be changed as it wears or as your taste changes, which is why the material, the geometry and the honesty of the joins are worth more attention than the components hanging off them.

Step-overFrame
28 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 Gears

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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 Folding Step-Over F500 Fat Tire Electric Bike

The Thunder Folding Step-Over F500 Electric Bike combines the convenience of a folding frame with the stability of wide fat tires, making it a practical option for commuting, apartment living, vehicle transport, and recreational riding.

The bike is powered by a 500W 48V Bafang G060 rear hub motor producing up to 80 N·m of torque, providing useful electric assistance for starts, hills, and everyday urban riding.

Samsung Battery and Up to 80 km Range

The current Thunder specification lists a 48V 13Ah Samsung lithium-ion battery, providing approximately 624Wh of capacity and a manufacturer-rated range of up to 80 km under suitable conditions.

Actual riding range will vary with assist level, rider weight, terrain, temperature, tire pressure, and riding style.

20" × 4" Fat Tires and Front Suspension

The Folding Step-Over F500 rides on 20" × 4" Kenda Krusade Sport fat tires, which provide added traction and stability on wet pavement, rough roads, gravel, and other mixed urban surfaces.

A MOZO front suspension fork with adjustable preload, mechanical lockout, and approximately 100–120 mm of travel helps absorb bumps and improve comfort.

Brakes, Gearing and Everyday Utility

Front and rear Tektro mechanical disc brakes with 180 mm rotors provide straightforward braking performance, while the Shimano Tourney 7-speed drivetrain offers useful mechanical gearing for daily riding.

The bike also includes a thumb throttle, King Meter display, folding Wellgo pedals, integrated lighting, full fenders, kickstand, bell, and a rear rack rated for up to 25 kg.

Folding E-Bike for Vancouver Riders

The Thunder Folding Step-Over F500 folds down to approximately 39" × 19" × 28.5", making it easier to store in apartments, garages, SUVs, and RVs.

For riders searching for a folding fat tire electric bike in Vancouver, the Thunder F500 offers a useful combination of compact storage, Bafang motor performance, Samsung battery capacity, and practical commuter equipment.

Full specification

Every number, in one place.

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

Power

Motor position	Bafang Hub Motor 500W 48V G060 80 N.m
Motor power (nominal)	Bafang Hub Motor 500W 48V G060 80 N.m
Motor torque	-
Top assisted speed	-
Pedal assist levels & throttle	Throttle: Thumb Throttle
Drivetrain / gears	Shimano Tourney TX50R7CT Shifter Plus 7-Speed

Battery & charging

Battery capacity	48V 15Ah Samsung Li-ion / 48V 20Ah Samsung Li-ion
Range (manufacturer claim)	Up to 48V 15Ah 720Wh Samsung Li-ion - Up to 90 km range / 48V 20Ah Samsung Li-ion - Up to 125 km range
Charging time	-
Battery removable	-

Safety

Brake system	Tektro Mechanical disc brakes - Tektro disc 180 mm
Suspension / fork travel	MOZO Adjustable Preload, Mechanical Lock-out, Travel: 100-120 mm
Tyre size	20” x 4"
Lighting	Headlight: Yes

Dimensions & weight

Weight	61.8 lbs
Max total load	-
Frame size & standover	-

Design & connectivity

Frame material	Step-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.

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Frequently asked questions

What type of e-bike is the Thunder Folding Step-Over F500?

The Thunder Folding Step-Over F500 is a 20-inch fat-tire folding e-bike designed for commuting, delivery use, travel, and riders who need a smaller storage footprint. Its folding frame makes it easier to fit into vehicles, condos, and storage rooms than a full-size fat-tire bike.

What motor does the Thunder Folding Step-Over F500 use?

The current official Thunder page lists a 500W 48V Bafang G060 rear hub motor rated for about 80 Nm of torque. It is designed to provide practical support for hills, commuting, and fat-tire riding.

What is the range of the Thunder Folding Step-Over F500?

Thunder's current official specification lists up to approximately 80 km with the 48V 13Ah battery under favourable conditions. Actual range varies with assist level, rider weight, hills, temperature, wind, throttle use, and tire pressure.

What battery does the Thunder Folding Step-Over F500 use?

The current Thunder specification lists a 48V 13Ah Samsung-cell battery with approximately 624Wh of capacity. Earlier production configurations may differ, so confirm the battery label on the ProMechBC unit if exact capacity is important.

How compact is the Thunder Folding Step-Over F500?

Thunder lists folded dimensions of approximately 39 x 19 x 28.5 inches and a bike weight of about 61.8 lb. Folding makes storage and vehicle transport easier, but the bike is still too heavy for frequent stair carrying.

What tires does the Thunder Folding Step-Over F500 use?

The F500 uses 20 x 4-inch Kenda Krusade fat tires. Their wide profile adds stability and cushioning on rough pavement and light mixed surfaces, while also increasing rolling resistance compared with narrow commuter tires.

What brakes and suspension does the Thunder Folding Step-Over F500 use?

The F500 uses 180 mm Tektro mechanical disc brakes and a MOZO front suspension fork with adjustable preload, lockout, and roughly 100–120 mm of travel. It also includes a suspension seatpost for additional comfort.

Where can I buy or service the Thunder Folding Step-Over F500 in Vancouver?

You can purchase the Thunder Folding Step-Over F500 through ProMechBC in Vancouver, with local pickup when available and local support for setup, maintenance, and e-bike repairs. Contact ProMechBC to confirm the production configuration currently in stock.

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