Vvolt Slice Lite
87/100
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Facts
Release Year
Brand
Charge Time
7 Hours
Maximum Range
55 Miles
Top Speed
20 mph
Watts
350 W
Torque
50 Nm
Volts and Amp Hours
36V 13.78Ah
Drive
Wheel Size
Number of Gears
Gearing Type
Weight
52 lb
Suspension
Brake Type
Frame Material
Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Vvolt Slice Lite. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
13 reasons to buy
- Reviewers praise the smooth power delivery and natural, responsive pedal assist.
- The Slice Lite accelerates quickly at high pedal assist levels, according to one tester.
- Reviewers say the Slice Lite handles well while loaded and at speed.
- Experts enjoy the comfortable ride on pavement.
- This bike is light and compact for the utility e-bike category, weighing 57lb (with the rack) with a 48" wheelbase.
- Testers appreciate the Slice Lite's maneuverability and narrow turning radius.
- The Gates Carbon belt drive is quiet, low-maintenance, and grease-free.
- Experts value the bright, frame-integrated lights. The taillight wraps around for increased side-on visibility.
- The Tektro hydraulic disc brakes prove powerful and easy to modulate in testing.
- Battery level is shown as a range estimate instead of the standard five-bar indicator.
- The handlebars have quick, tool-free height and reach adjustment. However, tools are needed to change the seat height.
- The clear, high-contrast display is easy to read, say reviewers.
- Testers compliment the stylish aesthetics and subtle graphics.
10 reasons not to buy
- The Slice Lite's utility depends on the cargo module, which must be purchased separately.
- Two experts are disappointed by the real-world range. One covers just 15 miles in a range test using max pedal assist.
- Vvolt doesn't specify the bike's payload capacity.
- The Slice Lite is rated for 4'9" to 6'4", but a 6'2" tester finds the riding position uncomfortable and the bars too low.
- One expert complains that the cargo module is rattly and poorly constructed, highlighting the gaps and misalignment at the attachment point.
- A tester says accessing the charge port requires prying the cover open with a sharp object.
- Experts complain that the basket's tie-down points are too narrow for many clips and bungee cords, and adjusting the cargo guard requires loosing and tightening knobs.
- All experts complain of ghost pedaling at around 13 to 15mph due to the single-speed gearing.
- A tester doubts the kickstand's stability, saying the legs are too close together.
- The integrated headlight doesn't turn with the handlebars, reducing its visibility slightly. The rear light lacks brake-activation.
Bottom line
The Vvolt Slice Lite is a compact utility e-bike with a 350W motor, 500Wh battery, and Gates Carbon belt drive with single-speed gearing. The bike's utility is limited, as it doesn't have a rack, and the front-mounted cargo module costs extra. Testers praise the smooth, responsive assistance, maneuverability, comfort, and low weight. Additionally, the brakes and lights are above average. However, the cargo module is poorly designed and constructed, battery range disappoints, and ghost pedaling occurs at just 15mph. Overall, the Slice Lite could serve as a low-maintenance runabout for flat areas, but the poorly executed design limits its real utility.
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