Vela Bikes

My name is Shane, and I've been biking around NYC as a main mode of transportation for over 10yrs! I'm a hard shell to crack and a tough critic, so you should believe me whenI say this bike was a joy to ride! Riding electric is a great alternative when you wanna look fly, and still smell great during the summer months!

Vela bikes is an urban cyclists dream! I love riding my bike to get around town but I don’t wanna look like I do. So I often opt out just to save the sweat. With Vela, I can enjoy a cyclists commute but still look fresh on the other side. Thanks Vela! Highly recommend!

Amazing design! It really was a blessing to have the pedal assist, especially in hot NYC. It was also amusing for other (often serious looking) bikers to try to pass, without them first realizing how fast the bike can easily go. Thus, their pass attempts were thwarted. Also, this may sound trivial, but I really liked the pedals. My only recommendations would be: - a louder, easier to engage bell - to move the bell so that it's not near the booster button. A couple times I accidentally slipped and pressed the booster when trying to ring the bell. This happened at inopportune times too - the booster sometimes didn't react

For not having rode a bike in a few years, it was incredibly reassuring to enjoy a ride on not only a sturdy machine, but an enjoyable one. Moving through the dense streets of New York City felt seamless, and with the boost built in, I was able to get to where I was going quickly, while still feeling relaxed. Not only a joy ride, first time since a child that a bike felt like a new experience.

The bike was extremely comfortable and fun to ride!