About

Volt & Spoke started because we got tired of the same problem every e-bike buyer faces: range numbers that don't hold up, parts you can't replace, and customer service that disappears after the sale.

We figured if we controlled the whole process, from design to assembly to delivery, we could fix all three. So that's what we did. We set up shop in Boulder, hired people who actually ride, and started building bikes the way we thought they should be built.

That was five years ago. The bikes have gotten better. The principle hasn't changed.

Every range number on our spec sheet comes from actual trail rides. A 175 lb tester, mixed assist levels, real elevation gain. When we say 55 miles on singletrack, that's because someone on our team rode 55 miles on singletrack.

We publish the testing methodology right on the product page. No asterisks, no fine print, no "up to" disclaimers. If the number doesn't hold up in the real world, we don't print it.

It would be cheaper to use proprietary components. Custom battery connectors, non-standard headsets, branded brake rotors. Plenty of companies do it because it locks you into buying replacements from them.

We went the other direction. Every Volt & Spoke bike uses industry-standard interfaces. Shimano drivetrains. Common bearing sizes. Standard brake pad compounds. Your local bike shop already has the tools and the parts to work on your bike. That was a deliberate choice, and we make it on every model.