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Vida E+
A 26″ aluminum frame hybrid e-bike with modest components and tektro hydraulic disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$2,150| Weight | 61.7 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 80mm |
| Fork | Suntour XCM |
| Wheels | 26″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 8 |
| Groupset | Acera, Altus |
| Motor | Yamaha 500W 60Nm mid-drive |
| Battery | 700Wh |
| Brakes | Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
5'7" – 6'3"
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Oct 2025 · Ron Frazelle
California's lifestyle-inspired Momentum Bikes announces the latest iteration of their popular Vida E+ Ebike, with smoother starts
Oct 2025 · Mike East
2025 Momentum Vida E+ review: Complete redesign swaps mid-drive for 500W rear hub motor with 8-speed Shimano drivetrain. Real-world tested with 57-mile range, full accessory setup, and honest pros/cons for daily commuting.
Momentum basically rebuilt the Vida E+ from the ground up for 2025, swapping out the old mid-drive and internal gear hub for a 500W rear hub motor with regular 8-speed Shimano Acera. The new motor setup is very quiet and smooth, showing the experience Momentum brings to the table in knowing the difference between what works and what shines, plus it's less complicated than the old setup.
All the practical perks are present, like an easy access step-through frame, front suspension, solid 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes, and optional front and rear MIK racks to carry any extra gear along the way.
The 687.9Wh battery is pretty clever with an external charge indicator so you don't have to guess, plus it stays strong until it's nearly dead (unlike some bikes that start dying at 15%). At 61 pounds it's not light, but the weight feels balanced and manageable.
The riding position just works, you sit upright, the swept bars feel natural, and the 26-inch wheels make it easy to navigate tight spots. The display and app do exactly what they're supposed to do without being overly complicated or trying to do too much. See Latest Price
Oct 2025 · Griffin Hales
The revamped Vida E+ is more accessible than before, featuring a new motor that provides a good boost while maintaining a natural pedaling feel. Momentum’s refreshed Vida E+ brings a few key updates to its design. The former mid-drive has been swapped for a higher power 500W rear hub motor (750W peak) with 60Nm of
Strong motor performance: Solid power, speed, and an impressively natural feel thanks to well-tuned torque sensor integration.
Versatile design: Balances the comfort of a cruiser with the practicality of a commuter.
Superb braking: 4-piston hydraulic brakes are rare on this style of bike, and testing showed excellent stopping distances.
Clean styling: Internal cable routing and attractive paint options (3) give it a sharp look.
Comfortable ride: Two frame sizes, ergonomic grips, supportive geometry, and a high-quality fork all combine to create a smooth experience.
Expandable utility: The optional MIK rack system, panniers, mirrors, and other accessories allow you to easily scale it into a full commuter setup.
In higher gears (7th/8th), the chain can flop down and hit the chainstay; a guard would help protect the frame from grease or dings.
The bike rides extremely well, but in this price tier, including a throttle and headlight would have been nice to pad the value.
| Frame | ALUXX aluminum, Low step thru, integrated lock mount |
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| Fork | SR Suntour XCM 34 Boost DS Coil 80mm travel 15x110 AH axle Travel: 80mm Spring Type: Coil |
| Shock | n/a |
| Bottom Bracket | Torque Sensor |
| Stem | Momentum alluminum 31.8mm |
| Handlebar | Aluminum, 20⁰ Back Sweep, 50mm Rise |
| Saddle | Momentum saddle w/ Rear Handle |
| Seatpost | Forged alluminum 30.9mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Friction Top platform type |
| Grips | Momentum comfort grip |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Acera 8-speed |
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| Front Derailleur | n/a |
| Crank | Forge alloy crankset w/chain guard steel chainring 52T |
| Shifters | Shimano Altus |
| Cassette | Shimano 11-40T 8-speed |
| Chain | KMC e8 Sport e-bike optimized |
| Brakes | Tektro HDE3940, hydraulic disc, 4-piston, 180mm [F&R] Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Brake lever with system cut off feature |
| Rims | Alluminum 26" |
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| Spokes | Stainless steel |
| Front Hub | eTracker Boost alloy 6-bolt disc 15x110mm [F] SyncDrive Move S [R] |
| Rear Hub | eTracker Boost alloy 6-bolt disc 15x110mm [F] SyncDrive Move S [R] |
| Tires | 26" x 2.4" |
| Motor | SyncDrive Move S, rear hub, 60Nm, 48V, 500W |
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| Battery | Energy 700, 46.8Vdc 14.7Ah, 48V |
| Remote | RideControl Dash Core, 3 support levels |
| Display | RideControl Dash Core, high-angle visibility, full color LCD display |
| Charger | Fast Charger 3A, 48V |
| Racks | Cargo load limits: Front rack 33lbs (Accessory), Rear rack 55lbs |
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First added October 11
Last updated May 30