Fatbike V20 Pro: what to know before you order

The V20 Pro is a fatbike with 20 inch tyres, a 250 watt motor and a 720 Wh battery. It assists up to 25 km/h, only while you pedal, and has no throttle. So it is a regular electric bike in the Netherlands: no number plate and no helmet requirement. You can choose from three colours, black, grey and dark grey. The technology is the same on all three. People looking at the V20 Pro mainly want to know how far it goes, how it rides and whether it suits their height. That is what this text is about.

Battery and range of the V20 Pro

The battery is 48 V and 15 Ah, 720 Wh in total. According to our product data you get around 75 km in the lowest setting, around 60 in the middle setting and around 45 in the highest. These are guide figures. Your weight, the wind, how often you pull away and the temperature make a big difference. In winter a cold battery delivers less, so expect fewer kilometres.

Charging takes four to six hours. If you ride to work or school and back every day, you will usually charge this battery a few times a week. If you often carry a passenger, it goes faster. If you do not use the bike for a while, do not leave the battery completely empty, and charge it indoors at room temperature.

Riding the V20 Pro: suspension, brakes and weight

The V20 Pro has a suspension fork. There is no rear suspension; comfort at the back comes from the thick tyres. That handles speed bumps and rough patches well, but if you ride a lot on rough paths you will notice the difference with a fully suspended fatbike.

Braking is done with hydraulic disc brakes. They are easy to dose and keep working well in the rain. You shift with seven gears. According to our product data the bike weighs 34 kg. That is average for a fatbike, but heavy to carry up stairs. Front and rear lights come as standard.

A fatbike like the V20 Pro stands out in a bike rack. Always lock it to a fixed point with a sturdy chain lock, preferably one with an ART quality mark. If the bike can stay indoors or in a locked shed at night, do that.

The V20 Pro with two people and the right size

According to our product data the V20 Pro is suitable for two people, with a maximum total weight of 150 kg. That includes you, your passenger and your luggage. If you want to take someone on the back, check the personalisation options on the product page for a rear seat and footrests.

The frame suits riders of roughly 1.50 to 1.95 m. It has a high step-in, so you swing your leg over the frame. If the bike is for someone shorter, look at the V20 Pro Mini. It has 16 inch wheels and, according to our product data, assists up to 20 km/h.

Customers rate the V20 Pro 4.8 out of 5 on average, based on 51 reviews. Take a test ride first in one of our shops, including Amstelveen, Apeldoorn, Arnhem, Gouda, Heerenveen, Hellevoetsluis and Tilburg, or at home. You can pay in one go or spread the cost with Klarna, in3 or SprayPay, and you can insure the bike against theft and damage straight away when you buy it.

See also: V20 fatbikes | V20 Pro grey | V20 Pro dark grey | V20 Pro Mini | V20 parts