GOTRAX Approach

What the GOTRAX Approach is built for

The GOTRAX Approach is an electric mountain bike for trails and off-road riding.

It has a 350 W motor and a top speed of 20 mph (32 km/h).

It carries a 374 Wh removable battery and a stated range of up to 20 miles (32 km) on a charge. Real-world range is usually lower than the rated figure: it falls with throttle use, hills, cold weather, rider weight and higher assist levels.

The GOTRAX Approach weighs 60 lb (27.2 kg), carries up to 265 lb (120 kg) including the rider, has front suspension and uses a torque sensor, so the motor responds to how hard you pedal.

In the United States the GOTRAX Approach sells for $599, below the median of $1,299 across 22 electric mountain bikes with a US price, among the more affordable models. That is $2 per watt-hour of battery.

Where the GOTRAX Approach may be ridden

In the European Union and the United Kingdom an e-bike counts as a bicycle only within the pedelec limits; as specified, its 350 W motor is above the 250 W limit, its 20 mph (32 km/h) top speed is above the 25 km/h at which assistance must stop and its throttle moves it without pedalling, which the pedelec rules allow only as start-up help at walking pace. A model above those limits is treated as a moped there, with type approval, registration and insurance, unless the brand sells a version set to the European limits.

GOTRAX Approach safety certification

The brand states that the GOTRAX Approach is certified to UL 2849.

UL 2849 is the US safety standard for the whole electrical system of an e-bike: battery, charger, motor and controller tested together.

New York City allows only e-bikes certified to UL 2849, with batteries certified to UL 2271, to be sold or rented there; California requires e-bike batteries to meet UL 2849 or EN 15194 from 2026.