Velowave Ranger 2 vs Velowave Ranger 2 Fat
On the numbers that decide this pair, the Velowave Ranger 2 Fat is 1.8 kg lighter than the Velowave Ranger 2. Everything else is below, including where it loses.
Range is our estimate under the reference ride, not the manufacturer's claim. Cost is over 5 years at 3,000 km a year, on the same formula the cost-of-ownership calculator runs. How we work this out
| Spec | Velowave Ranger 2 | Velowave Ranger 2 Fat |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated range | 41 km | 41 km |
| Battery | 720 Wh | 720 Wh |
| Weight | 34.9 kg | 33.1 kg |
| Motor torque | 80 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Top speed | 45 km/h | 45 km/h |
| Price | $1,699 | $1,699 |
| 5-year cost | $2,324 | $2,324 |
Where each one wins
- Velowave Ranger 2 Fat is 1.8 kg lighter.
The Velowave Ranger 2 does not lead on a single measured axis here. That does not make it the wrong bike, but it does mean the Velowave Ranger 2 Fat is the one to justify not buying.
Who each one is for
Velowave Ranger 2
Suits you if you want:
- 80 Nm of torque, which is steep-hill territory
- has a throttle, so it moves without pedalling
- fast class, which keeps up with city traffic
- rated to 136 kg of rider and luggage together
- about 41 km estimated, which covers a 20 km each-way commute
What it asks in return:
- 34.9 kg, which is a bike you park rather than carry
- fast class, so it is registered and helmeted in most places
Velowave Ranger 2 Fat
Suits you if you want:
- 80 Nm of torque, which is steep-hill territory
- has a throttle, so it moves without pedalling
- fast class, which keeps up with city traffic
- rated to 136 kg of rider and luggage together
- about 41 km estimated, which covers a 20 km each-way commute
What it asks in return:
- 33.1 kg, which is a bike you park rather than carry
- fast class, so it is registered and helmeted in most places
Each line above is read straight from the specification: torque, weight, payload, battery and our range estimate. Nothing here is a preference, and neither bike is being recommended over the other.
What each one costs to own
Over 5 years the two land within 5% of each other, which is inside the error on any of these inputs. Cost is not the deciding factor here.
That figure moves mostly on the battery. The Velowave Ranger 2 covers about 38,400 km before its pack is due for replacement; the Velowave Ranger 2 Fat, about 38,400 km. Ride less than that and the replacement never enters the sum.
| Over five years | Velowave Ranger 2 | Velowave Ranger 2 Fat |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase price | $1,699 | $1,699 |
| Charging | $68 | $68 |
| Servicing | $972 | $972 |
| Battery replacement | ||
| Resale value | $-415 | $-415 |
| Total | $2,324 | $2,324 |
Run these numbers on your own mileage
Which one to buy
- Pick the Velowave Ranger 2 Fat if you carry the bike up steps, onto a train, or into a flat.
Verdict
On the measured axes the Velowave Ranger 2 Fat is the better buy, and the Velowave Ranger 2 needs a reason of its own: a colour, a frame, a shop you trust, a price that moves. None of those are in our numbers, and all of them are legitimate.
Range here is an estimate under one reference ride, not a measurement. Yours will differ with terrain, weight, tyres and weather, which is what the range calculator is for.
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