VTUVIA
CMB
Model year 2025
Price and specs last reviewed Jul 17, 2026
The VTUVIA CMB is VTUVIA's mid-drive city e-bike, trading the hub motors used across the rest of the lineup for a torque-sensing mid-drive with 175 Nm, the highest torque figure in VTUVIA's catalog. Shimano 8-speed gearing lets the mid-drive work through real gear ratios rather than a single fixed reduction, which shows on hills where hub-motor bikes like the Zeal XT8 have to lean harder on raw wattage. Puncture-resistant 26x2.6-inch tires and 100mm of front suspension keep the ride smooth on city streets and light gravel, and dual cadence-and-torque sensors make the pedal assist feel closer to a real bike than a throttle-first hub-motor setup. At $1,899, matching the flagship Gemini, the CMB is the pick for buyers who prioritize climbing efficiency and ride feel over sheer payload capacity.
- ✓ Mid-drive motor with 175Nm torque
- ✓ Shimano 8-speed gearing
- ✓ Dual cadence and torque sensors
- ✓ 100mm hydraulic suspension
- ✓ Puncture-proof 26x2.6 tires
Scores
How we score →Specifications
Motor & Drivetrain
- Motor type
- Mid-drive
- Torque
- 175 Nm
- Assist levels
- Class
- Class 2 (throttle, 20 mph)
- Top speed
- 20 mph
- Throttle
- Yes
Battery
- Capacity
- 14 Ah
- Range (claimed)
- 80 mi
- Range (real-world)
- ~52 mi
- Charge time
- 7.5 hrs
- Removable
- No
Frame & Comfort
- Frame type
- Step-through
- Material
- Aluminum
- Wheel size
- 26"
- Weight
- 60 lbs
- Max. payload
- 300 lbs
- Suspension
- front
Gearing
- Type
- Derailleur
- Speeds
- 8
- Brand
- Shimano
- Warranty
- 2 yr
Who is this bike for?
Best for
- ✓Commuting riders
- ✓Recreation riders
- ✓Heavier riders (supports up to 300 lbs)
- ✓Long-distance rides (~52 mi real-world range)
Consider alternatives if you...
- ○Need to lift the bike frequently — at 60 lbs it is heavy
