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Fiido C21 vs Velotric Discover 2

Two commuter e-bikes at $1,099–$1,499, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.

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Where they differ

  • The Discover 2 carries 497 Wh more battery.
  • The Discover 2 assists 13 mph faster.
  • The C21 is 24.4 lb lighter.
  • The C21 costs $400 less.
  • The Discover 2 claims 13 more miles of range.
  • The C21 uses a torque sensor; the Discover 2 uses a torque + cadence sensor.
  • The C21 is rigid; the Discover 2 is hardtail (front only).
  • The C21 has no throttle; the Discover 2 has a throttle.

Every spec, side by side

C21Discover 2
Headline
Price$1,099$1,499
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$5.26 per Wh$2.12 per Wh
Model year20262024
Motor
Torque—75 Nm
Motor power250 W750 W
DriveRear hubRear hub
Motor makeMivice M080Velotric
SensorTorqueTorque + cadence
Battery & range
Battery208.8 Wh706 Wh
Voltage—48V
CellsDMEGC—
Removable battery—Yes
Range (claim)62 mi75 mi
Range as statedUp to 62.14 milesUp to 75 miles
Est. real range17 mi35 mi
Estimate assumes12 Wh per mile20 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight38.6 lb63 lb
Max load264 lb—
Class & speed
Ships as—Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks to—Class 3
Class—Class 2–3
ThrottleNoYes
Top assisted speed15.5 mph28 mph
Build
Gears9-speed8-speed
Drivetrain9-speedShimano (11-42T)
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor—180 mm
Rear rotor—180 mm
SuspensionRigidHardtail (front only)
Fork travelRigid80 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionNoYes
Suspension seatpostNoNo
Tires700 x 40c (27.6 x 1.57 in), CST or Kenda27.5 x 2.5 Kenda
Display2.4" color LCD3.5" colour, Bluetooth
FrameAluminum alloy—
SizesM, L, XLRegular, Large
Step-through optionNoYes
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYesYes
RackNoYes
KickstandYesYes
Safety—UL 2849*
Safety certification—UL 2849: most models, confirm this one
As the maker states itProduct pages show a "CE/UKCA/UL Certified" badge without naming a UL standard; the FAQs list EN15194, CE, UN38.3 and MSDS. Only the Titan cargo bike shows a UL 2849 certificateMost Velotric e-bikes are UL 2271 Recognized and UL 2849 Certified
Warranty2 yr2 yr
Warranty termsFrame 36 months; motor, battery, display, controller, fork and drivetrain 24 months; torque sensor 6 months; lights, wheels and wear parts 3 months (brand policy)2 Year Warranty

Specs transcribed from fiido.com on 09/30/2026 and electricbikereview.com on 09/20/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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