Total Weight:
78.5 lbs (35.6 kg)
(74 with Rear Rack)Battery Weight:
20 lbs (9.07 kg)
Motor Weight:
16 lbs (7.25 kg)
Frame Material:
Hydroformed Aluminum Alloy
Frame Sizes:
18 in (45.72 cm)Geometry Measurements:
18" Seat Tube, 24" Reach, 31" Stand Over Height, 73.5" Length
Frame Types:
High-Step
Frame Colors:
Indian Red, Excelsior Blue, Slate Grey, Racing Green, Custom (~$600 Extra)
(High Grade Powder Coat)Frame Fork Details:
Rigid Tig Welded Steel with Hand Crafted Leather Frame Bumpers, CNC Machined High Grade Billet Aluminum Triple Clamp (Optional Inverted 60 mm Suspension Fork $1,145)
Frame Rear Details:
Stainless Steel Dropout Inserts
Attachment Points:
Rear Rack Bosses
Gearing Details:
1
(Single Speed)Cranks:
F. Gimondi, 36 Tooth Chainring
Pedals:
MKS, Aluminum Alloy Platform, Silver
Handlebar:
Stainless Steel, Hand Made, Swept Back
Brake Details:
Shimano Alfine Hydraulic Disc with 203 mm Front Rotor and 180 mm Rear Rotor, Shimano Alfine Levers
Grips:
Leather with Lockers
Saddle:
Brooks, Hand Crafted Leather, Sprung
Seat Post:
Aluminum Alloy
Seat Post Length:
200 mm
Seat Post Diameter:
27.2 mm
Rims:
Aluminum Alloy, Color Matched
Spokes:
36 Spoke, Hand Laced and Tensioned, 14 Gauge Front, 12 Gauge Rear
Tire Brand:
Schwalbe Fat Frank, 26" x 2.35"
Wheel Sizes:
26 in (66.04cm)Tire Details:
Reflective Sidewall Stripe, Available in Black or Creme Colors, Active Line K-Guard Puncture Protection
Tube Details:
Schrader Valve
Accessories:
Single Side Kickstand on Left, Aluminum Alloy Rear Fender Color Matched, CREE LED Headlight, Optional Rear Carry Rack with Integrated Leather Accents ~$290, Optional Rear Carry Rack with Integrated Leather Accents and Two Saddlebags ~$800, Optional Rear Light Integrated with Brooks Saddle $75 Extra, Optional Brooks Challenge Bag ~$100 Extra
Other:
High Speed 6 Amp Charger, Can Run at 40 Amps Continuous, Spokes and Hubs by Phil Wood (CNC Machined from Aluminum Alloy)
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9 years agohi there and aloha from Hawaii, thanks for your reviews, I think they are fair and balanced and very informative. I really like the look and the attention to detail that has been given to this bike, I wonder if the gearless but powerful hubmotor is a descent climber without overheating… I am also wondering about reliability and maintenance for this particular setup. I have very little experience with ebikes (tried two middrive models and did not like the sounds from the shifters), but never had a chance to ride a hubmotor. do you think this bike would make a good commuter (20 miles total, in 80 Fahrenheit) and would it last me for a couple of years (battery, charger, motor)
I can bring the bike up to my apartment in an elevator, at work it is covered under a roof. I love riding my surly crosscheck a lot but get to work sweaty even riding at a slower pace (15mph) because my ride is around midday. this might be great to avoid getting too hot and get a tiny workout at the same time. I do not have a car for 8 years already and think this bike might be worth the extra cost since it has been “crafted so nicely”. what are your thoughts? mahalo and best regards
ReplyCourt Rye
9 years agoAloha! Wow, you get to live in such a beautiful place, I’ve always wanted to visit Hawaii but I’m sure it does get hot ;) I think this bike or their new Cruz model would be great for your intended use and yes, the motor is powerful enough to climb even moderately steep hills in my opinion… even with more weight. Many people who live in Indonesia buy this bike because of its power, speed and ability to stay cool in the heat while traditional motorcycles do not (and are loud). It would definitely help you arrive at work not sweaty but it’s almost more like a moped than bicycle because the seat and pedals aren’t setup perfectly for pedaling and it’s so heavy. The Surly Crosscheck is a more active bicycle and if you like that and still want to pedal and keep the bike lighter weight but also ride fast then check out the Stromer ST2 and Specialized Turbo models. They also have the sturdy gearless hub motor (which is very durable and should last) but these bikes are more fun to actually pedal. I love the Vintage Electric Tracker but it’s more like a vehicle than a bicycle with only one gear. I hope this helps you!
ReplyHuey
9 years agoCourt, is the Tracker’s battery user replaceable or would it be necessary to return the bike to Vintage Electric for replacement? Thanks, I really enjoy your website and YouTube channel.
ReplyCourt Rye
9 years agoHi Huey! I can’t say for sure but I did get to peek inside during my visit to their headquarters in the Bay Area. Maybe?! There were several complete bikes that had been sent back for upgrades and improvement so that definitely seems like an option but could get expensive. I’ll ask Andrew to chime in and clarify for us ;)
ReplyDoreen Juola
7 years agoHello, from Bradenton, FL! My husband has been watching many of your yutube videos and is now ready to pull the trigger if we can know more just a bit more and be 100% confident in our choice.
We are in love with this E Tracker concept! We ‘get’ that it is not, in the truest sense, an “E bike.” We WANT a ‘motorcycle option/scooter option – ebike all the better, if there is some balance to be had here.” My husband rides his Pinerello with the guys aggressively every week. I am a runner and we both get plenty of exercise on palling around on cruiser bicycles with the kids.
Would you please share your thoughts on the below? it would mean SO much to us as we know NO one with an ebike and there aren’t many around here (except ‘go to the beach cruiser-types,’ if that).
We have an RV (actually, a Wanderlodge Bus) and like to camp and travel for hiking. Instead of a car to get to ‘towns’ to see sights or have fun in back roads where we might be staying, we would use the E Tracker. We would like to head to Anna Maria Island – cafes, clubs and beachside (parking is terrible and scooters abound there). Do you see the e tracker as a good choice for those options?
I am 5″5 (5″5 1/2 to be exact). Would I struggle with this bike? (never rode a motorcycle, but a pretty good bike rider)
We are both very young 57 y.o, by the way. What are your thoughts on the above? IF this bike meets those requirements, would you think the suspension is a must or not?
Thank you!!!
ReplyCourt Rye
7 years agoHi Doreen! Vintage makes several models now but the Tracker is their first and most popular. It has the twist throttle and can be setup like a moped, to go faster, if you get the race pin. The big tires and sprung saddle feel pretty good as is. I do think it would be a fun and efficient way to get from your RV into town and you could behave like a bicycle part of the time to go on paths and then more like a scooter when riding with traffic. These ebikes are heavier than average and the larger battery cannot be removed for charging, so my biggest consideration would be how to load it onto the car (platform racks with rams, like a motorcycle rack, could be good) and also whether you could run an extension cord back and charge it from the car or if you’d have to take it to a shop and plugin to their power. I hope this helps, Vintage makes some awesome products and it sounds like you two have an interesting and fun lifestyle!
ReplyLarry Richardson
5 years agoGood day, I have vintage Electric Bike and I would like to have a catalog book please, I leave in Bermuda, can you please respond back to me thank please.