
Vanpowers UrbanCross-Pro Overview
The Vanpowers UrbanCross-Pro is a 38.8 lb flat bar gravel e-bike. A 250W rear hub motor that peaks at 520W and a 345.6Wh battery hidden in the down tube give it up to 75 miles by Vanpowers’ test and 20 MPH on pedal assist, on a frame that still looks and lifts like a bicycle.
A torque sensor reads how hard you press and answers in proportion, a Shimano CUES 9 speed with an 11 to 41 cassette covers the climbs, and Tektro hydraulic brakes on 160mm rotors do the stopping. The one piece carbon flat bar has the 1.45 inch display built into it and every cable routed inside.
CST 700 x 40c gravel tires, three sizes, two colours, a headlight and tail light in the box. If you want drop bars and GRX, that is the UrbanCross-Ultra.
Built to be lived with
A 6061 aluminium frame tested to 150% of the ISO 4210 standard, in three sizes: S fits 5'1" to 5'7", M fits 5'6" to 6'1", L fits 5'11" to 6'7". A rigid aluminium fork with a 12 x 100mm thru axle and flat mount brakes, and CST 700 x 40c gravel tires on double wall rims.
A one piece carbon flat bar with the display built in, a 42V 4A fast charger, and rechargeable front and tail lights. The frame, battery, motor and controller are covered for two years.
250 WATTS THAT ANSWER YOUR LEGS
At 38.8 lb the UrbanCross-Pro does not need a big motor. The 250W rear hub peaks at 520W with 42 N.m, and a torque sensor sets its output to how hard you are pressing, so it feels like a tailwind rather than a shove.
Pedal assist runs to 20 MPH with the assist level on a left hand switch. A Shimano CUES 9 speed with an 11 to 41 cassette on a 42T ring covers gravel climbs without the motor doing all the work.

345 WATT HOURS, HIDDEN IN THE FRAME
The battery is built into the down tube: 36V 9.6Ah, 345.6Wh, LG cells, a battery management system built in. It keeps the frame clean and the weight low, and it charges on the bike from the 42V 4A fast charger.
Vanpowers tested it to 75 miles with a 165 lb rider in ECO mode on flat ground. On a bike this light, the lowest assist level goes a long way.


Display In The Bar
A 1.45 inch colour screen built into the carbon flat bar, with Bluetooth to the Vanlife app.

One Piece Carbon Cockpit
680mm carbon flat bar and stem in one, with every cable routed inside.

Rigid Fork, 700 x 40c Tires
Aluminium fork with a 12mm thru axle and CST gravel tires with puncture resistant tubes.

Torque Sensor Hub Motor
250W rear hub, 520W peak, 42 N.m, driven by how hard you pedal.
Fit
Find your size
S and M share the same frame reach and stack and differ only in seat tube length, so between 5'6" and 5'7" pick by how high you like the saddle. The L is a longer frame with a steeper head angle.
| Motor | 250W brushless rear hub motor, 520W peak, 42 N.m torque |
|---|---|
| Battery | 36V 9.6Ah 345.6Wh internal lithium ion, LG cells, battery management system |
| Range | Up to 75 miles, Vanpowers test with a 165 lb rider, ECO mode, flat road |
| Top speed | 20 MPH on pedal assist |
| Sensor | Torque sensor |
| Modes | Pedal assist only, left hand assist switch, no throttle |
| Display | 1.45 inch colour TFT built into the handlebar, Bluetooth, Vanlife E-bike app |
| Lights | Rechargeable headlight, 3 modes; rechargeable tail light, 7 hours |
| Charger | 42V 4A fast charger |
| Frame | 6061 aluminium, road and gravel geometry, tested to 150% of ISO 4210, sizes S, M and L |
| Fork | Rigid aluminium, 12 x 100mm thru axle, flat mount disc |
| Drivetrain | Shimano CUES U4000 9 speed, 11 to 41 cassette, 42T chainring, 170mm cranks, Shimano CN-LG500 chain |
| Brakes | Tektro hydraulic disc, 160mm rotors |
| Wheels | Aluminium double wall rims, 36 stainless spokes, 12 x 100mm thru axle front |
| Tires | CST 700 x 40c gravel, puncture resistant tubes |
| Handlebar | One piece carbon flat bar, 680mm wide, 100mm extension, internal routing |
| Seat post | Aluminium, 30.9 x 350mm |
| Saddle | Ergonomic sport saddle |
| Pedals | 9/16 inch aluminium |
| Weight | 38.8 lb |
| Certification | UL 2849 e-bike system, UL 2271 battery |
| Colours | Sand Yellow, Lava Red and Coke Black |
| Optional | T-Box smart module |
| — Frame geometry — | S / M / L |
| Seat tube length | 450mm / 470mm / 500mm |
| Seat tube angle | 74° / 74° / 75.3° |
| Top tube length | 570mm / 570mm / 591mm |
| Head tube length | 148mm / 148mm / 148mm |
| Head tube angle | 71° / 71° / 72.3° |
| Front centre | 629mm / 629mm / 650mm |
| Trail | 77mm / 77mm / 69mm |
| Wheelbase | 1065mm / 1065mm / 1083mm |
| Chainstay | 445mm / 445mm / 445mm |
| Bottom bracket drop | 70mm / 70mm / 80mm |
| Stack | 584mm / 584mm / 599mm |
| Reach | 403mm / 403mm / 434mm |
| — Rider height — | 5'1" - 5'7" / 5'6" - 6'1" / 5'11" - 6'7" |
WHAT'S IN THE BOX
The UrbanCross-Pro
Charger And Lights
Toolkit And Manual
Questions before buying
Is 250W enough?+
On a 38.8 lb bike, yes for roads and gravel. The motor peaks at 520W with 42 N.m and the torque sensor puts that in proportion to your effort. It is not a fat tire hill hauler; it is a light bike with a tailwind.
Does it have a throttle?+
No. The UrbanCross is pedal assist only, to 20 MPH, with the assist level on a left hand switch.
Can I take the battery out?+
No. It is built into the down tube and charges on the bike with the 42V 4A charger. That is what keeps the frame clean and the weight down.
Which size do I need?+
S fits 5'1" to 5'7". M fits 5'6" to 6'1". L fits 5'11" to 6'7". S and M share the same reach and stack; the L is a longer frame.
How is the Pro different from the Ultra?+
Same frame, motor, battery, tires and display. The Pro has a carbon flat bar, Shimano CUES 9 speed and Tektro brakes. The Ultra has a carbon flared drop bar, Shimano GRX 600 11 speed, GRX brakes, a carbon seat post and the T-Box tracker built in.
What is the warranty?+
Vanpowers covers the frame, battery, motor and controller for two years and the other original parts for one year, against manufacturing defects. Wear items such as tires, brake pads, chain and spokes are not covered. We are an authorized dealer, so it applies.
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