Velowave Forest SM

What the Velowave Forest SM is built for

The Velowave Forest SM is an electric mountain bike for trails and off-road riding.

It has a 500 W motor, 130 Nm of torque and a top speed of 28 mph (45 km/h).

It carries a 720 Wh battery and a stated range of up to 60 miles (97 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 Velowave Forest SM carries up to 386 lb (175 kg) including the rider and uses a torque sensor, so the motor responds to how hard you pedal.

In the United States the Velowave Forest SM sells for $2,999, above the median of $1,299 across 22 electric mountain bikes with a US price, among the premium models. That is $4 per watt-hour of battery.

Where the Velowave Forest SM 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 500 W motor is above the 250 W limit, its 28 mph (45 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.

Velowave Forest SM safety certification

The brand's listing for the Velowave Forest SM does not state a UL 2849 or EN 15194 certification. New York City allows only e-bikes certified to UL 2849 to be sold or rented there, and California requires certified batteries from 2026; ask the seller for the certificate before buying.