Total Weight:
49.9 lbs (22.63 kg)
Battery Weight:
2.1 lbs (0.95 kg)
Frame Material:
6061 Aluminum Alloy
Frame Sizes:
16 in (40.64 cm)18 in (45.72 cm)Geometry Measurements:
Large Frame Measurments: 18" Seat Tube, 23" Reach, 28.5" Stand Over Height, 26" Width, 69.5" Length
Frame Types:
High-Step, Step-Thru
Frame Colors:
Matte Black, Matte Grey
Frame Fork Details:
Rigid Steel, 100 mm Hub Spacing, 9 mm Quick Release Skewer
Frame Rear Details:
135 mm Hub Spacing, 11 mm Threaded Axle with Nuts
Attachment Points:
Fender Bosses, Rear Rack Bosses, Bottle Cage Bosses
Gearing Details:
8
Speed 1x8 Shimano Altus Derailleur, Shimano Hyperglide HG 12-32T CassetteShifter Details:
Shimano Microshift Trigger Shifter on Right
Cranks:
Aluminum Alloy, 165 mm Length, 48T Chainring, Plastic Chain Guard
Pedals:
FP Aluminum Alloy Platform with Reflectors, Black
Headset:
Threadless, Internal Cups, 1-1/8" Straight
Stem:
100 mm Length, Two 10 mm Spacers, One 20 mm Spacer
Handlebar:
Mid-Rise, Aluminum Alloy, 660 mm Width
Brake Details:
Shimano Mechanical Disc with 180 mm Rear Rotor and 160 mm Front Rotor, Four-Finger Levers with Rubberized Edge and Bell on Left and Motor Inhibitors
Grips:
Ergon Ergonomic, Rubber, Black with Grey Accents
Saddle:
Selle Royale Free Way Gel, Black
Seat Post:
Aluminum Alloy
Seat Post Length:
350 mm
Seat Post Diameter:
30.8 mm
Rims:
Aluminum Alloy, Double Wall, 36 Hole
Spokes:
Stainless Steel, 13 Gauge, Black with Nipples
Tire Brand:
Schwalbe Big Apple, 26" x 2" (50-559)
Wheel Sizes:
26 in (66.04cm)Tire Details:
35 to 70 PSI, 2.5 to 5 BAR
Tube Details:
Schrader Valve
Accessories:
Optional OnGuard BullDog LS U-Lock with Mounting Bracket: 4.5" x 11" ($39.95), Planet Bike Beamer 3 Headlight ($24.99)
Other:
Locking Removable Downtube-Integrated Battery Pack, 0.5 lb 2 Amp Charger, Double-Sided Kickstand
Mike
7 years agoThat’s a very nice way of putting it – “aren’t overly affordable.” Very true, and in fact their price point at $1899 is a very crowded price point, and the competition at that price point is delivering far more value. Usually you can find much more stylish ebikes at that price point, that also have integrated front and rear lights, larger battery capacity, front shocks, and 500 watt motors. Also, their choice of torque sensing is likely to be a very costly one for them, as ebikes that have had torque sensing in this price range, generally have many warranty issues, and failures with that device. It’s not worth the trade-off of some modest difference in ‘feel’ during assist, for something that ends up causing the user headaches, return of defective stuff, or replacement of a usually hard to deal with mechanically item. In my opinion, at this price point, buyers should expect no less than:
Many of These e-bike OEM’s are really not getting their price points right, which is in part why sales are so much lower here than other countries. (a few like Juiced or Rad are getting the price points closer to what they need to be)…. Americans are going to demand more value and lower price points, because they don’t use these ebikes for primary commuting as much as is done in other countries. Bike use in general is still largely recreational here, so justifying prices above $2,500 or $3,000, results in a very low percentage of the population wishing to ebike, no matter how exciting they may be to ride. Thus, we end up having too many brands of ‘me too’ ebikes, all competing for a very very very tiny niche market with prices mostly between $3,000 and $5,000, and with too many brands, each brand has a very weak dealer network, and not enough volume each to justify investment into a better trained and more knowledgeable network. The few like Genze who do price ebikes below $2,000, aren’t establishing decent dealer networks, and/or are providing margins too small for dealers to survive. Selling ebikes through places like Costco, or Dick’s, won’t cut it either. The sales declines in regular bike business continue to be steep, year over year, with notables like Accell getting their teeth kicked in and completely re-structuring, (many like them so not just picking on them). Now is the time for the major brands to step up and offer really high quality ebikes at affordable price points below $2,000. That is, if we want to see ebikes become more mainstream.
ReplyCourt Rye
7 years agoWell said Mike, I enjoyed your thorough suggestions and pricing discussion. I have been doing my best to cover the space and present data here so people can compare products back to back and then discuss them (as well as in the forums) and comments like yours go a long way toward that. I do agree that Juiced and Rad Power Bikes have made a splash and are tapping into a good balance of quality and affordability. Do you own an ebike? Have you been thinking about getting one or replacing yours? I’d love to hear which models you are really excited for :)
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