VELLO Bike, the Austria-based innovator in urban mobility solutions, will showcase their new product, VELLO SUB, one of the lightest longtail cargo e-bikes on the market, during Milan Design Week, taking place from April 16th to April 22nd, 2024.

This prestigious event celebrates creativity, innovation, and design excellence, attracting designers, architects, industry professionals, and enthusiasts from around the globe.

As part of Milan Design Week, VELLO Bike will present its cutting-edge bicycle designs at various weekly events. VELLOs folding bikes and cargo e-bikes will be exhibited at Rinascente Piazza del Duomo and Design Palazzo Confalonieri, Via Romagnosi 8.

The company will kick off its participation with a press day on April 16th, offering journalists an exclusive opportunity to experience firsthand the unique features and craftsmanship of VELLO's innovative bicycles.

Continuing its engagement, VELLO Bike will be featured during the Austrian Design Night on April 17th at 19:00. Hosted at the "Design Palazzo Austria," this networking event will provide a platform for VELLO to connect with industry influencers, stakeholders, and potential partners. With an emphasis on fostering meaningful collaborations, VELLO looks forward to sharing its vision for urban mobility and design innovation with a select audience.

As a highlight, VELLO will lead a bike tour through Milan's City of Design on April 20th, 14:30, stoppings at Rinascente, Palazzo Confalonieri, and several other locations. The tour will conclude with a talk featuring Valentin Vodev, Founder and Head of Design at VELLO Bike, and Gabrielle Diamanti, a "compasso d'oro" designer and bicycle enthusiast. The talk, taking place at the renowned Rinascente, will be an opportunity for shoppers and design enthusiasts visiting the iconic Milanese department store to learn the technology behind VELLO bikes.
The event will be accompanied by an aperitivo and music.

"We are thrilled to showcase our innovative bicycle designs at Milan Design Week, one of the most influential events in the global design calendar," says Valentin Vodev, Founder and Head of Design at VELLO Bike. "This platform not only allows us to engage with industry professionals and design enthusiasts, but it also reinforces our commitment to shaping the future of urban mobility through thoughtful design and innovation."

VELLO schedule for Milan Design Week:

• VELLO SUB, one of the lightest e-cargo bikes, shown for the first time at Rinascente as part of the Milan Design Week
• Kick-off with a press event on April 16th at Palazzo Confalonieri, Via Romagnosi 8
• VELLO Bike will be featured during the Austrian Design Night on April 17th at 19:00. Hosted at the "Design Palazzo Austria", Palazzo Confalonieri, Via Romagnosi 8
• Bike tour through Milan's City of Design on April 20th, starting at 14:30 from La Stazione delle Biciclette, Corso Lodi, 66, 20139 Milan. The tour will be concluded with a talk with the Co-Founder and Designer, Valentin Vodev, and Gabrielle Diamanti, a "compasso d'oro" designer and bicycle enthusiast, at 7 pm at La Stazione delle Biciclette

Technical Data & Equipment

• Size: one size (fits riders 150 cm to 200 cm)
• Handlebar: VELLO handlebar (640 mm)
• Grips: ergonomic grips
• Fork: VELLO SUB /Material: aluminium/ 20'' /IS-intake/ Thru axle /for tyres until 60-406 (20x 2,35) /Integrated cable routing
• Saddle: gel saddle with carrying handle
• Seatpost: VELLO/Ø31.6/400 mm
• Telescopic stem: height adjustable and rotatable to 90degrees, without tools (by. Schulz/Speedlifter Twist/T15)
• Stem: adjustable without tools, Satori/EZ3 with SP Connect mount (fits riders from 150 cm to 200 cm)
• Belt drive: Gates Carbon Drive/CDX/168T
• Front belt ring: belt, Gates Carbon Drive/CDX/ 60T
• Rear belt sprocket: belt, Gates Carbon Drive/CDX/ 22T
• Brake system front/rear: Magura®/MT5/ Four-piston-disc brakes
• Brake disc front/rear: Magura®/MDR-C/160mm/6-hole mount
• Front hub: VELLO/36-holes/12x100/Thru-axle
• Rear hub: Enviolo/Heavy Duty/36-holes/148 mm (with gears)
• Gearshift: Enviolo/TR
• Tyres: Wide 20’’ Schwalbe Pick Up 20x2.35 (60-406) for extra stability and comfort
• Motor: Bosch®/Performance Line CX (Cargo Line)/GEN4/85 Nm/Smart System (GPS-tracking-ready)
• Charging time: 4,5 Stunden (full charge)
• Battery: Bosch®/1x 400Wh or 545Wh(optional with upgrade) PowerPack battery/ Dual Battery Ready
• Battery charger: Bosch®/4A (230 V)
• Range: up to 250 km (dual battery)
• Pedals: VELLO full-aluminium folding pedals
• Front lights: Supernova/Mini 2-LDM (StVZO-approval)
• Rear lights: Supernova/TL3 Pro with brake light function for more safety
• Bell: VELLO
• Stand: VELLO
• Front mudguard: VELLO
• Rear mudguard: VELLO
• Rear rack (not detachable from the frame): Load carrier with payload 100kg/Aluminium/with integrated MIK-HD System/Footboard-ready
• MIK-HD integration: compatible with all MIK and MIK-HD accessories, amongst other tool-free mounting of up to 2 children's seats
• Front carrier adapter system: enables tool-free mounting of various front carriers and bags (carrier block included)
• Meters of development: 2,25m - 8,55m (with gears)
• Permissible total weight: 210 kg
• Weight of SUB (approx., without pedals, +/- 5%) with 400Wh battery: 28,9 kg
• Dimensions folded: H:85 cm x L:180 cm x W:29 cm
• Warranty: 5 years on frame and fork, 2 years on motor, battery