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Lectric eBikes • Class 2 / Class 3 Unlockable

Lectric ONE Long-Range Review: Pinion Gearbox, Gates Belt, 750W Hub Motor

The Lectric ONE Long-Range pairs a Bafang Sutto 750W hub motor (1310W peak) with a Pinion C1.6i six-speed electronic gearbox and Gates Carbon Drive belt, running on a 48V 14Ah (672Wh) UL 2271-certified battery. Built as a Class 2/3-switchable commuter with a 330 lb payload capacity.

PENDING_HANDS_ON_TEST / 10 EBA Score
Lectric ONE Long-Range Review: Pinion Gearbox, Gates Belt, 750W Hub Motor
The Bottom Line: The Lectric ONE Long-Range is an urban commuter e-bike featuring an automotive-grade Pinion C1.6i 6-speed electronic gearbox, Gates belt drive, 750W Bafang motor, and a 672Wh UL-certified battery.

What We Love

  • Low-maintenance Pinion C1.6i gearbox
  • Gates Carbon Drive belt eliminates chain grease
  • UL 2849 & 2271 full-system safety certification
  • High 330 lb total payload capacity

Where It Falls Short

  • Cadence sensor instead of torque sensor
  • Heavy base weight for a compact commuter
  • Requires proprietary Pinion electronic shifting battery
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Overview

The Lectric ONE Long-Range is a commuter e-bike built around a Pinion C1.6i Smart.Shift gearbox and Gates Carbon Drive belt in place of a conventional derailleur and chain, paired with a Bafang Sutto 750W hub motor. The Long-Range configuration uses a 48V, 14Ah (672Wh) lithium-ion battery, versus the standard configuration’s 48V 10.4Ah battery.

Drivetrain

The Pinion C1.6i is a sealed, weatherproof six-speed gearbox offering electronic shifting via the Pinion Smart.Shift app, with a claimed gear range around 300%. Power transfer runs through a Gates Carbon Drive belt rather than a chain.

Motor & Power

The Sutto 750W hub motor is rated for 1310W peak output. The bike ships configured as a Class 2 e-bike (20 MPH throttle-assisted) with Class 3 pedal-assist speeds (28 MPH) accessible via settings, where permitted by state law.

Battery & Certification

The Long-Range battery is a 48V, 14Ah (672Wh) lithium-ion pack certified to UL 2271. The complete electrical system is certified to UL 2849.

Weight & Payload

Bike weight without battery is 48 lbs. Manufacturer-stated maximum payload capacity is 330 lbs.

Tires & Chassis

20×2.5″ Chaoyang city tires with Hippo Skin puncture protection and Aramid Floc Breaker, Shark Skin sidewall protection, and slime-filled tubes. Frame is aluminum with a thru-axle front wheel.

EBA Testing Status

This unit has not yet gone through Electric Bike Authority’s hands-on testing protocol. Specifications above are sourced from the manufacturer’s published data. Performance scores, torque measurement, braking distance, and range-test results will be added once a physical unit has been tested under our published testing methodology. Per our zero-bias editorial policy, we do not publish performance ratings without completing that testing.