Features of the El Rapido 2024 – Daily Commuter E-Bike
Light Alloy Step-Through Frame
Less weight extends your battery range
26-inch alloy frame. Chose from blue or red. All come in the step-through design so you can hop on and off with ease.
Samsung Battery
Recharge at any household outlet. 1-YR Warranty.
48v/15ah will last you up to 70km+ range with a 5-6 hour charge time.
Front and Rear Mudgaurds
Mudguards are fixed above each wheel as a preventative measure against splashback while riding across various terrains. Simple as they might be, they serve purpose – thoughtfully included to help ensure your riding safety and comfort. Stop unwanted dirt, water or rocks from flying up and causing injury. Keep you and your clothing clean while cycling, arrive fresh and sharp. Whilst other brands may not include mudguards in their design, requiring you to purchase it as an additional feature, all bikes in the Vamos range come with everything you need to get riding safely, comfortably, and enjoyably – including mudguards.
Suits people of all builds and sizes
Can suit a rider from 5' ft to 6'6" ft
El Rapido 2024 suits people of all sizes, from 5’ ft to 6’6” ft. Handlebars and seating position are fully adjustable. Setup to your height and riding preference. If you’re on the smaller side (below 5’3” ft) we’d recommend swapping out the suspension seat post for our purpose-designed lower riding alternate that allows the seat to drop more. There’s no additional cost for this, just mention it in the comments when you go to complete your purchase and we’ll include it instead of the standard suspension seat post.
Step-through frame design makes getting on-and-off this bike effortless and comfortable regardless of your body build, fitness or height. As the name suggests, simply ‘step through’ – no need to swing your leg over like other bike designs. Coming to a complete stop is also made more comfortable. Once stationary you can easily stand up with both feet planted on the ground. No need to orient your weight to one side and rest on one foot at a lean. El Rapido 2024 remains incredibly user-friendly and practical for your daily commute and dashing place to place.
Hydraulic Disc Brakes (Front & Rear)
Better Stopping Power & Less Maintenance
Know you can stop suddenly if required with Titans F/R HD disc brakes fitted to both the front and rear wheels. With more stopping power than mechanical brakes, less force is required to apply the lever and receive the same stopping power.
However, perhaps the most important advantage of hydraulic brakes comes with maintenance. We’ve designed this e-bike to be as low maintenance for you as possible. Ready to ride at all times. Hydraulic disc brakes will automatically self-adjust as they wear down, unlike mechanical ones that require constant, complicated and fiddly adjustment to keep you riding safer for longer. For a daily commuter e-bike, hydraulic brakes are a huge benefit over mechanical brakes.
Front Suspension Forks
Comfier ride over bumps and rough terrain
Intergrated Lights (Front & Rear)
Ready to ride, day or night
Adjustable front and rear lights are integrated into the Rapido. Come nightfall you’re ready to ride safely at the flick of a switch. Plus additional reflectors for added visibility when lights are shining on you. No need to spend more on extras like after-market lighting (though we’re not against it if you want to keep really safe!).
Front Lights:
Rear Lights & Reflectors:
Suspension Seat Post
Ride in comfort with a fully adjustable suspension seat post. This bike is one-size. Fully adjustable to suit your height and personal preference.
Justek Seat
A well-cushioned saddle to keep you riding longer, in comfort.
Thumb Throttle
Reach speeds without pedalling
Thumb throttle is operated from the left side.
Anti-Slip Ergonomic Grips
Anti-slip ergonomic grips, designed to provide a secure and comfortable hold
Adjustable Handle Positon
Adjust the angle of the handlebars to suit your height and riding preference.
The handlebar plays a crucial role in the comfort, safety and longevity of the ride. One of the main sources of cycling fatigue and discomfort is a poorly-positioned handlebar that fails to accommodate your body’s natural alignment. Adjusting the angle of the handlebar allows you to ride for longer, feel more perfectly balanced, gives you greater control in steering, and ultimately allows you to cover greater distance without tiring quickly. Ensure you have all controls, including the brake levers, easily at hand when needed.
Using the settings available bring the handlebars towards you or have them set further away, raise them up or down and also orientate the tilt of the steering to your preference to ensure you get the comfiest ride possible. Measurement guides are provided on the bike at each adjustment point to help allow you to get your perfect alignment.
SHIMANO Gears
SHIMANO 8 gear set. One of the leading gear set manufacturers.
850 LCD display
El Rapido 2024 comes complete with easy-to-use BC Colored Display with USB charge. Visible day or night, this control panel gives you full control of all the bike’s settings at all times.
Chain Guard
Keep mud and water off your legs. Also helps to protect your laces and clothing from being caught up in the chain.
Light Alloy Step-Through Frame
Less weight extends your battery range
26-inch alloy frame. Chose from blue or red. All come in the step-through design so you can hop on and off with ease.
Samsung Battery
Recharge at any household outlet. 1-YR Warranty.
48v/15ah will last you up to 70km+ range with a 5-6 hour charge time.
Front and Rear Mudgaurds
Mudguards are fixed above each wheel as a preventative measure against splashback while riding across various terrains. Simple as they might be, they serve purpose – thoughtfully included to help ensure your riding safety and comfort. Stop unwanted dirt, water or rocks from flying up and causing injury. Keep you and your clothing clean while cycling, arrive fresh and sharp. Whilst other brands may not include mudguards in their design, requiring you to purchase it as an additional feature, all bikes in the Vamos range come with everything you need to get riding safely, comfortably, and enjoyably – including mudguards.
Suits people of all builds and sizes
Can suit a rider from 5' ft to 6'6" ft
El Rapido 2024 suits people of all sizes, from 5’ ft to 6’6” ft. Handlebars and seating position are fully adjustable. Setup to your height and riding preference. If you’re on the smaller side (below 5’3” ft) we’d recommend swapping out the suspension seat post for our purpose-designed lower riding alternate that allows the seat to drop more. There’s no additional cost for this, just mention it in the comments when you go to complete your purchase and we’ll include it instead of the standard suspension seat post.
Step-through frame design makes getting on-and-off this bike effortless and comfortable regardless of your body build, fitness or height. As the name suggests, simply ‘step through’ – no need to swing your leg over like other bike designs. Coming to a complete stop is also made more comfortable. Once stationary you can easily stand up with both feet planted on the ground. No need to orient your weight to one side and rest on one foot at a lean. El Rapido 2024 remains incredibly user-friendly and practical for your daily commute and dashing place to place.
Hydraulic Disc Brakes (Front & Rear)
Better Stopping Power & Less Maintenance
Know you can stop suddenly if required with Titans F/R HD disc brakes fitted to both the front and rear wheels. With more stopping power than mechanical brakes, less force is required to apply the lever and receive the same stopping power.
However, perhaps the most important advantage of hydraulic brakes comes with maintenance. We’ve designed this e-bike to be as low maintenance for you as possible. Ready to ride at all times. Hydraulic disc brakes will automatically self-adjust as they wear down, unlike mechanical ones that require constant, complicated and fiddly adjustment to keep you riding safer for longer. For a daily commuter e-bike, hydraulic brakes are a huge benefit over mechanical brakes.
Front Suspension Forks
Comfier ride over bumps and rough terrain
Intergrated Lights (Front & Rear)
Ready to ride, day or night
Adjustable front and rear lights are integrated into the Rapido. Come nightfall you’re ready to ride safely at the flick of a switch. Plus additional reflectors for added visibility when lights are shining on you. No need to spend more on extras like after-market lighting (though we’re not against it if you want to keep really safe!).
Front Lights:
Rear Lights & Reflectors:
Suspension Seat Post
Ride in comfort with a fully adjustable suspension seat post. This bike is one-size. Fully adjustable to suit your height and personal preference.
Justek Seat
A well-cushioned saddle to keep you riding longer, in comfort.
Thumb Throttle
Reach speeds without pedalling
Thumb throttle is operated from the left side.
Anti-Slip Ergonomic Grips
Anti-slip ergonomic grips, designed to provide a secure and comfortable hold
Adjustable Handle Positon
Adjust the angle of the handlebars to suit your height and riding preference.
The handlebar plays a crucial role in the comfort, safety and longevity of the ride. One of the main sources of cycling fatigue and discomfort is a poorly-positioned handlebar that fails to accommodate your body’s natural alignment. Adjusting the angle of the handlebar allows you to ride for longer, feel more perfectly balanced, gives you greater control in steering, and ultimately allows you to cover greater distance without tiring quickly. Ensure you have all controls, including the brake levers, easily at hand when needed.
Using the settings available bring the handlebars towards you or have them set further away, raise them up or down and also orientate the tilt of the steering to your preference to ensure you get the comfiest ride possible. Measurement guides are provided on the bike at each adjustment point to help allow you to get your perfect alignment.
SHIMANO Gears
SHIMANO 8 gear set. One of the leading gear set manufacturers.
850 LCD display
El Rapido 2024 comes complete with easy-to-use BC Colored Display with USB charge. Visible day or night, this control panel gives you full control of all the bike’s settings at all times.
Chain Guard
Keep mud and water off your legs. Also helps to protect your laces and clothing from being caught up in the chain.
My wife Annie went through a comprehensive process in choosing an electric bike. Ultimately Vamos ticked all the boxes. Even then the bike exceeded expectations. We were a bit concerned with not being able to check it out in person. But I thought at worst we could send it back with the free returns. Needless to say, we didn’t return it because it’s great. Solidly built, super comfortable and an extremely durable battery. A great purchase.
Life is like riding a bike, to stay balanced you must keep moving. I took the quote literally and decided step out of my comfort zone, and try out the ‘El Rapido’ bike from Vamos Bikes.
I loved it so much I decided it was my Mother’s Day gift to Me.
Comfortable and user-friendly, low maintenance, and requires no experience to operate or assemble, 100% Australian road legal, and you don’t need a licence or registration. With petrol prices being so high, the Vamos e-bike was the best option to get me around when solo, and has also been an amazing way to release anxiety.
In my research during the first Covid lockdown, I kept on coming back to the Rapido as the best quality-for-price “town” eBike even though it wasn’t then in stock. Although I have a much loved Giant 880 front suspension mountain bike, which I rode across Spain following the Camino de Santiago, my view was a different form of bike was needed in response to the pandemic (i.e., avoiding public transport; being able to cycle in good clothes; rack for bag/shopping …).
I’m so glad I joined the list and waited for the new model with front suspension to arrive in the country.
The Rapido ticks all the boxes for being the perfect “town” bike, and Conrad and Michael’s approach to customer service is just great.
It has been almost a year since taking delivery and zipping about on my red Rapido continues to bring much joy.
Had my Vamos bike now for over 12 months. Daily use to and from work and the surf. Could not fault the bikes. We have a baby seat attached, our little fella loves it too. Conrad and the team offer great help for any questions or help.
I recently purchased a Vamos Rapido. This is one of the best things that I have ever done and would recommend it to any one who is thinking about it and maybe a bit doubtful. Have no fears you will never regret it. Excellent before and after sales service and easy to assemble, only a couple of allen keys needed. I am 93 years of age and need the power assisted exercise so that I can go at my own pace. Steepest of hills no problem. The longest ride so far is 7ks out 7ks back, plenty of battery left. Have only had it since just before Christmas so still learning, but no problems there. So my message to everyone is “Get on your Bike” Cheers.
Really enjoying riding it. It is easy to step through to get on and off and I really love the throttle for when I feel too lazy to pedal. Although it does tend to use the battery up a lot faster if you don’t pedal.
Recently bought the 2021 rapido and I love it! I use it daily to get to the office, very nice and light to ride! Definitely recommend it!
Had a cruise around the Hunter Valley on these and they were perfect. Powered up those hills in no time! Would highly recommend for any outing.
I bought my second bike from the friendly and helpful guys at Vamos today. I must say the bikes have improved a lot in every way since I bought my last one 2 years ago. The prices and value for money are excellent. I highly recommend Vamos.
Of all the e bikes I’ve had, this is the best and it has a wonderful technical service where they care about customer satisfaction, honestly they exceeded my expectations.
I always thought electric bikes are for old people (sorry mum and dad) but I since I started riding a bicycle in Bondi I realized I was wrong. No matter how hard I tried, my old bicycle couldn’t get me up Bondi’s hills. But (even to my own surprise) my new bike baby easily gets me up the steepest hills!
Not only is riding an electric bike so much fun (it seriously almost feels like I’m on a scooter), it’s also a very eco friendly way of transport. A full battery only costs $0.15 (AUD) and lasts about 40km.
I genuinely really absolutely truly LOVE this bicycle and I can’t believe how much easier it makes things. Maybe it’s the Dutch blood flowing through my veins, or maybe it’s just that this is a really awesome e-bike. Either way, if you live in Australia and you’ve been thinking about getting an electric bicycle I would really like to suggest hitting up the boys of Vamos Bikes for a test ride. You’ll be surprised!
The new design is so cool – I like this bike
I live in the city and after getting this bike my life is getting so much easier ! I don’t have to worry about parking or traffic anymore
This bike is perfect for my commute to work
This is our second Vamos bike, we absolutely love your products!
I use it as transport to and from work and getting around the city. It’s a great Bike.
Absolutely amazing bike!
This is the best bike ever !!
I use it for my commute to work and it just makes going up hills like an absolutely dream
Up hills easy, down hills easy
I’ve had it for ages – Its the best thing ever!
Finally bought my first e-bike! It took me a couple of years to finally commit and now I wished I’d done it sooner. I actually look forward to the 45 minute commute from home to Bondi because of how easy the El Rapido makes it. Such a great bike with a very reasonable cost. Thanks Conrad and Michael!
I took my 2020 El Rapido with original battery along 50 to 60km rail trails in Victoria. I was worried about the battery life but it did it easily, usually only dropping to 3 bars. The twist throttle is great for take offs.
Between my husband and I we have one car and have found an electric bike to be a great option to get around rather than getting a second car for occasional use.
Plus it’s so convenient and helpful for those local trips around town to get some groceries or visit the leisure centers.
Great Bike. I use it as transport to and from work and getting around the city. Saves time and money. With all the bike lanes available it is a no-brainer to get one. The electric component gets you up the hills with no problems. Thoroughly recommend the Vamos Bike. Do not regret this purchase at all. Now my husband wants to get one as well.
Life on two wheels ♥️ Two wheels is better than four. Nice little carry space on the back and easy to ride around in. Can ride all day.
I love my El Rapido! The bike I got is super and works smoothly. Would highly recommend. 🙌🏼
Comfortable and user-friendly, low maintenance, and requires no experience to operate or assemble. The Vamos e-bike was the best option to get me around when solo, and has also been an amazing way to release anxiety.
I just love this electric bike (El Rapido) and the extra support it gives me to keep up with my mates when riding. The extra help from the motor when going up hills is just wonderful. In general, I feel a little bit safer knowing I have that extra acceleration to rely on if needed to get me out of trouble
Vamos bikes crew are so easy to work with. They are a pleasure to deal very quick to dispatch anything that you need. I bought a Rapido bike and am more than happy with it. The guys are just a pleasure to do business with.
11/10. Recently got the El Rapido and has made life so much easier! Trips down to the beach, to work or to the shops, all the while avoiding any traffic. The team were also incredibly helpful in answering all my questions making me really confident in ensuring the bike was right for me
Rapido is mad fun highly recommend
I love my El Rapido!
I love my Vamos Rapido. We travel full time and it was purchased in Cairns. I use it to explore the regional towns that we visit. This year we are heading to South Australia. Great service from the staff at Vamos. Thanks for helping me make memories on this amazing bike.
Recently got the El Rapido and has made life so much easier! Trips down to the beach, to work or to the shops, all the while avoiding any traffic
Purchased the Rapido 2021 a few weeks ago and am very impressed with the quality of the bike, as well as the ease and comfort of the ride. Perfect for navigating the hills of Paddington on the way to work, the Rapido is the perfect daily commuter. A full battery easily gets me 2 return trips to the city (from Woollahra) without charging. Highly recommend this bike for anyone looking to get around the inner city with ease.
I ordered a Vamos Rapido 2021. It was delivered within a week and to say I was impressed with the bike is an understatement. Best packaging I have ever seen and an absolutely fantastic bike. Great customer service. Well done. From unboxing the Rapido I was very impressed on the level of care taken for the customer to receive the bike in excellent condition. I love the riding position and suspension on this bike. The performance is above my expectations. I’m a big believer in you get what you pay for but in this case I believe I got more.
Great experience getting a Rapido, Vamos boys are very friendly, highly recommend
This is by far the best bike I’ve ever purchased. Rides so smoothly, battery lasts forever and also looks bladdy awesome!
I bought one for my wife for her birthday. She loves it. No longer need to worry about parking spaces or hills! Conrad and the guys at Vamos super helpful all the way through the purchase and after sales. Highly recommended.