VelectriX Ascent 27.5 Hub-Drive eMTB for Smaller Riders
SKU code: VLX-VXF1A275SV
The Ascent 27.5 is the in-between Ascent: 27.5" wheels on a Small frame for big kids and smaller adults. It brings a 100 mm suspension fork and a quiet hub-drive motor to riders who are ready for a proper mountain bike but need a frame that fits, and it is happy on rail trails, bike paths and mild off-road rides.
- More bump control: a VelectriX suspension fork with 100 mm travel.
- Light-touch hub-drive: the VelectriX RX1 rear hub motor (250 W, 36 V, 45 Nm) with a cadence sensor and 4 assist levels.
- Up to 50 km per charge: from a 36 V, 378 Wh Reention Bee battery.
- Grippy, stable tyres: Kenda Booster 27.5" x 2.2" on 36-hole double-wall rims.
- Reliable control: Shimano gearing and Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes.
Road legal, pedal-assist only
Its 250 W motor only assists while you pedal, there is no throttle, and assistance stops at 25 km/h. The Ascent 27.5 is built to EN15194 and is road legal in every Australian state and territory.
Sizing
The Ascent 27.5 comes in Silver, size Small, for riders 160–175 cm. It weighs 22.2 kg including the battery and is rated for a 110 kg rider plus 25 kg of luggage on a rear rack (optional accessory).
Tune Cycles in Marrickville, Sydney, can set up your Ascent 27.5 and keep it trail-ready with regular servicing.
VelectriX warranty, from the date of purchase:
- Frame: 5 years against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship.
- Motor, battery and motor controller: 2 years.
- Battery charger, display, wiring looms, pedal-assist sensor and gear-shift sensor: 1 year.
- Fork, stem, handlebar, headset, seatpost, saddle, brakes, bottom bracket, crankset, pedals, rims, spokes, hubs, derailleur, shifter and rear rack: 1 year.
Wear items aren't covered: tyres and tubes, kickstand, mudguards, lights, grips, brake pads and rotors, chainrings, cassette, chain and gear cables. A battery that keeps at least 60% of its capacity within 2 years is considered normal ageing. The frame is rated for a 110 kg rider plus 25 kg of luggage. The warranty covers the original purchaser of a bike bought through an authorised VelectriX dealer (Tune Cycles is one), with proof of purchase, and claims go through that dealer.
- VelectriX RX1 rear hub motor, 250 W, 45 Nm, cadence sensor
- Reention Bee battery, 36 V, 378 Wh (10.5Ah)
- Kingmeter KM3209 display
- Aluminium mountain bike frame, alloy MTB bar 680 mm wide
- 22.2 kg including battery, kickstand included
| Colour | Silver |
|---|---|
| Frame size | Small (160-175cm) |
| Frame | Aluminium mountain bike frame |
| Fork | VelectriX suspension fork, 100mm travel |
| Brakes | Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes |
| Gears | Shimano 8 speed |
| Wheels | Alloy double wall 27.5", 36 hole, 13 gauge with stainless steel black spokes |
| Tyres | Kenda Booster 27.5" x 2.2" |
| Handlebars | Alloy MTB, 31.8mm clamp, 680mm wide |
| Stem | Alloy Promax, 80mm extension |
| Seat Post | 30.9mm x 300m quick release |
| Motor | VelectriX RX1, 250 watt, 36 volt, rear hub drive motor |
| Power Output | 45 Nm torque |
| Max Speed | 25 km/h |
| Drive Type | Cadence sensor |
| Drive Modes | 4 levels of assistance, low to high |
| Display | Kingmeter KM3209 |
| Battery | Reention Bee, 36V, 10.5Ah (378Wh) |
| Max Distance | Up to 50 km per full charge |
| Charger | Smart charger, 3 amp, 36 volt |
| Charge Time | 5 hour maximum |
| Included | Kickstand |
| Bike Weight | 22.2 kg including battery |
| Battery Weight | 2.6 kg |
| Bike Carrying Capacity | 110 kg rider weight + 25 kg luggage on rear rack (optional accessory) |
| Owner's manual | VelectriX manual (PDF) |
| VelectriX code | VXF1A275SV |
| SKU | VLX-VXF1A275SV |
| Brand | VelectriX |
| Shipping Weight | 28.2000kg |
| Shipping Width | 0.300m |
| Shipping Height | 0.850m |
| Shipping Length | 1.550m |
