Total Weight:
40.6 lbs (18.41 kg)
Battery Weight:
4.7 lbs (2.13 kg)
Motor Weight:
6.6 lbs (2.99 kg)
Frame Material:
6061 Aluminum Alloy, Hydroformed
Frame Sizes:
19 in (48.26 cm)21 in (53.34 cm)Geometry Measurements:
Large 54cm Frame: 21.5" Seat Tube, 20.5" Reach, 31.5" Stand Over Height, 35" Minimum Saddle Height, 42.5" Maximum Saddle Height, 18.5" Width, 67" Length, 40" Wheelbase
Frame Types:
High-Step
Frame Colors:
Satin Blue-Grey with Orange Accents
Frame Fork Details:
Rigid Hydroformed Aluminum Alloy, 100mm Hub Spacing, 9mm Axle with Quick Release Skewer
Frame Rear Details:
135mm Hub Spacing, 12mm Threaded Slotted Axle, 18mm Nuts
Attachment Points:
Fender Mounts, Front Rack Mounts, Rear Rack Mounts, Frame Lock Mount, 2 Bottle Cage Bosses
Gearing Details:
18
Speed 2x9 Shimano Sora Front Derailleur 32-48 Prowheel Chainrings with Plastic Guard, Shimano Sora Rear Derailleur 11-32 Tooth Shimano CassetteShifter Details:
Shimano Sora ST-R3000-R Dual Control Paddles on Left and Right
Cranks:
SMA Forged Aluminum Alloy, 170mm Length
Pedals:
VP-536 Large Plastic Platform with Rectangular Nubs
Headset:
Threadless, Internal Cups, Straight 1-1/8"
Stem:
Forged Aluminum Alloy, 90mm Length, 9-Degree Rise, 31.8mm Clamp Diameter, Four 10mm Spacers, One 20mm Tapered Base Spacer
Handlebar:
Aluminum Alloy, Drop Bars, 450mm Width, 125mm Drop, 31.8mm Bore
Brake Details:
Shimano Sora ST-R3000-L-R with 160mm TRP Rotors, TRP Hy-Road Dual Piston Hydraulic Calipers, Shimano Sora Four-Finger Mechanical Drop Bar Levers with Hoods
Grips:
FSA Foam Grip Tape
Saddle:
iGO Branded Velo Hybrid, Black
Seat Post:
Aluminum Alloy, Single-Bolt Clamp
Seat Post Length:
350 mm
Seat Post Diameter:
30.4 mm
Rims:
Aluminum Alloy, Double Wall, 700x30c, 22mm Outer Width, 36 Hole, Reinforcement Eyelets, Black
Spokes:
Stainless Steel, 13 Gauge Front, 12 Gauge Rear, Adjustable Nipples, Black
Tire Brand:
MAXXIS Overdrive Excel, (700x32c) 28" x 1-5/8" x 1-1/4"
Wheel Sizes:
28 in (71.12cm)Tire Details:
50 to 75 PSI, 3.4 to 5.1 BAR, Silk Shield Puncture Protection, Ebike Rated, Reflective Stripes
Tube Details:
Schrader Valve
Other:
Locking Removable Downtube-Integrated Battery Pack, MDA 1lb 42 Volt 2 Amp Charger, Internal Cable Routing, Twist Locking Weather-Resistant Connectors, Custom 36 Volt High Power Density Sine Wave Controller, 113kg (250lbs) Max Load, Rust Resistant KMC X9 Nickel Plated
Harry Schmidt
1 year agoI saw your writing “ships as a Class 1 product but can be unlocked for faster 28mph (45km/h) Class 3 performance using the free smartphone application.”
I’m looking for a class 1 e-bike to ride on flat rail trail. Old man just looking for something simple. Can you help me.
ReplyCourt
1 year agoHi Harry, this particular ebike is setup with a more forward and aggressive geometry. Perhaps that’s what you want, but even as a 37 year old myself, that’s a bit uncomfortable. Instead, I’d probably zero in on a more upright city or cruiser model. There are many to consider, which I’ve listed here. If you find one that looks good, just comment again with any questions and I’ll try to help. Look at Surface 604 and Rad Power Bikes for affordable or Specialized and Trek at the higher end :)
ReplyPatience
7 months agoHi Court! Thank you for this professional review!
ReplyCourt
7 months agoHey Patience! You’re welcome, thanks for commenting and sending some encouragement :D
ReplyAggressive Rider
5 months agoThe bike looks identical to the one they’re selling right now (January 2022) so why are you saying it’s a 550W motor in the article? It looks like a 250W hub motor from here. And, hey, even with that little power I’d probably buy one but for the parts group which, while having a reputable brand, is, well, cheap. Can the sora 9 be replaced with ultegra? 11? What’s the largest tire that would fit?
I’ve read a lot of reviews here but I’m not sure what your target market is or how, using the site, I can find what I’m looking for! That’s probably my own fault as I’m really looking for high performance road that can take gravel and will do hills…. And there’s no way I want to pay what they’re charging for the specialized bikes… I am their target market, surely, but their prices are just dumb.
A bit rambling. Sorry! But, er. May I should take one of these and just upgrade the mechanicals to Dura Ace…
ReplyCourt
5 months agoHey! I appreciate the feedback and am in the process of improving how the site works and which bikes are covered. I convey stats to the best of my ability, and I try to verify independently when possible, but sometimes I have to just go with what companies tell me. You’ll find a mix of premium ebikes and some mixed or affordable ones here, and I agree that it can be frustrating to see low-end components on electric bikes when the drive system, frame, and price would suggest a higher groupset. Not sure what advice to give, just wanted to acknowledge the struggle :)
Replyaggressive rider
5 months agoOn reading more carefully… 550W is the peak output. That’s kind of cool and interesting. In general it feels like people give their peak as the nominal. So a 250W can do 550W… Interesting.
Regardless, I guess I just don’t get e-bikes in general. Somehow I figured they’d be things that cyclists would grab for a little more oomph but I see very few bikes that fit this mold!
Thx for the site and HNY.