Rize Bikes City
The Rize Bikes City is an electric bike with a 48v 15Ah Samsung 21700 50E Cell (720Wh) pack, a Bafang 500w 65Nm motor, a stated top speed of 32km (unlockable to 40km), a stated range of up to 80km / Up to 160km with Dual Battery, a 500w rating and a charge time of 5 Hours.
Last updated: 9 November 2026
Motor and performance
- Continuous rated power
- 500w
- Pedal sensing
- Torque Sensor
- Payload, rider and cargo combined
- 275lbs
- Top speed
- 32km (unlockable to 40km)
- Claimed range
- Up to 80km / Up to 160km with Dual Battery
- Throttle
- 100% Power on Demand
- Vehicle class
- 1, 2, 3 (configurable)
- Motor specification
- Bafang 500w 65Nm
- Pedal assist levels
- 3, 5, 7, or 9 levels (default 7)
- What the assist responds to
- Torque Sensor
- Top speed (metric)
- 32km (unlockable to 40km)
“Navigate with ease on puncture-resistant 2.10" tires powered by a 500w Bafang motor.”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Pedal Assist Sensor” | “Torque Sensor”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Load Capacity” | “275lbs”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Top Speed” | “32km (unlockable to 40km)”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Range*” | “Up to 80km / Up to 160km with Dual Battery”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Throttle” | “100% Power on Demand”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Configuration Class” | “1, 2, 3 (configurable)”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Motor” | “Bafang 500w 65Nm”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Pedal Assist Level” | “3, 5, 7, or 9 levels (default 7)”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Pedal Assist Sensor” | “Torque Sensor”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Top Speed” | “32km (unlockable to 40km)”
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Battery and charging
- Battery
- 48v 15Ah Samsung 21700 50E Cell (720Wh)
- Cell model
- Samsung 21700 50E Cell
- Battery options offered
- 48v 30Ah Samsung 21700 50E Cell (1440Wh)
- Charging time
- 5 Hours
- Which pair of packs a bike shipped with
- 48v 30Ah Samsung 21700 50E Cell (1440Wh)
“Primary Battery 48v 15Ah Samsung 21700 50E Cell (720Wh)”
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“48v 15Ah Samsung 21700 50E Cell (720Wh)”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Dual Battery*” | “48v 30Ah Samsung 21700 50E Cell (1440Wh)”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Charge Time” | “5 Hours”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Dual Battery*” | “48v 30Ah Samsung 21700 50E Cell (1440Wh)”
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Battery care and safety
- Charge cycles the battery lasts
- 800
Row from the maker’s page: “Charge Cycle” | “800”
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Brakes and safety
- Brakes
- Tektro Hydraulic Disc 180mm
- Brake levers
- Safety Motor Inhibitors
Row from the maker’s page: “Brake” | “Tektro Hydraulic Disc 180mm”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Brake Lever” | “Safety Motor Inhibitors”
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Frame and components
- Lighting it can drive
- 120-Lux
- Fork
- SR Suntour with Lockout
- Crankset
- 42T Single Guard
- Rear derailleur
- Shimano Acera
- Tire make
- Kenda with K-Shield Puncture Resistance
- Front fork
- SR Suntour with Lockout
- Tires
- Sources disagree
26" x 2.10"
Row from the maker’s page: “Tire Size” | “26" x 2.10"”
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Kenda with K-Shield Puncture Resistance
Row from the maker’s page: “Tire” | “Kenda with K-Shield Puncture Resistance”
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- Rims
- Double Wall
- Derailleur
- Shimano Acera
- Shifter
- Shimano Rapid Fire 7-Speed
- Freewheel
- Nickel Plated 11-32T 7-Speed
- Pedals
- Wellgo Aluminum Platform
- Stem
- Adjustable Stem High Rise
- Saddle
- Selle Royal Spring Cushion Seat with Gel Padding
- Seat post
- 300mm x 31.6mm
- Frame material
- 6061 Aluminum Alloy
“At the front of the Rize CITY bike is a super-bright 120-Lux headlight, powered by the main battery, which means your bike (in the right conditions) can be seen from up to 5 kilometers away”
Source: rizebikes.ca/blogs/blog/2021-rize-city-the-best-priced-e-bike-of-2021
Row from the maker’s page: “Fork” | “SR Suntour with Lockout”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Crank” | “42T Single Guard”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Rear Derailleur” | “Shimano Acera”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Tire” | “Kenda with K-Shield Puncture Resistance”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Fork” | “SR Suntour with Lockout”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Rim” | “Double Wall”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Rear Derailleur” | “Shimano Acera”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Shifter” | “Shimano Rapid Fire 7-Speed”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Freewheel” | “Nickel Plated 11-32T 7-Speed”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Pedal” | “Wellgo Aluminum Platform”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Handlebar Stem” | “Adjustable Stem High Rise”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Saddle” | “Selle Royal Spring Cushion Seat with Gel Padding”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Seat Post” | “300mm x 31.6mm”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Frame” | “6061 Aluminum Alloy”
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Size and fit
- Rider height
- 5'2 - 6'2
- Weight
- 64lbs (Including battery)
- Total length
- 180cm / 70"
- Standover height
- 45cm / 18"
- Seat height, lowest
- 80cm / 32"
- Seat height, highest
- 100cm / 39"
Row from the maker’s page: “Size Fit” | “5'2 - 6'2”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Weight” | “64lbs (Including battery)”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Total Length” | “180cm / 70"”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Standover Height” | “45cm / 18"”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Min Seat Height” | “80cm / 32"”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Max Seat Height” | “100cm / 39"”
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Buying and owning it
- What comes with the bike
- front & rear lights, rear rack, and fenders
“Includes front & rear lights, rear rack, and fenders - Tektro hydraulic disc brakes”
Source: rizebikes.ca/blogs/blog/best-electric-bikes-canada
Sources
- Electric City Bike | Rize Bikes – Rize Bikes CanadaArchived document
Source: rizebikes.ca/products/city
Retrieved October 10, 2026
- Best Electric Bikes Canada – Rize Bikes CanadaArchived document
Source: rizebikes.ca/blogs/blog/best-electric-bikes-canada
Retrieved November 8, 2026
- 2021 Rize City The Best-Priced E-bike of 2021 – Rize Bikes CanadaArchived document
Source: rizebikes.ca/blogs/blog/2021-rize-city-the-best-priced-e-bike-of-2021
Retrieved November 8, 2026