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The extremely mild mid-drive e-mtb from Swiss agency Thömus and the highly effective hub motor choices on supply with Frey’s newest e-bike may initially seize essentially the most consideration this week, however there are arguably extra modern developments occurring within the seemingly extra modest bulletins; right here Honbike look to additional develop their funky-looking and low upkeep die-cast e-bikes while Enviolo’s newest stepless hub gears are rated to work on electrical cargo bikes and autos with hundreds up an enormous 1100lbs / 500kg.
On this week’s e-bike news:
- Thömus Lightrider full-sus e-mtb claims sub 33lb weight
- Frey Savannah Hybrid Runner – their first hub motor e-bike
- Honbike’s modern e-bikes proceed within the form of the U4
- Funky, folding Mirider now with three gears
- Lavita Enhance – the minimalist retrofit equipment from the UK
- Heavy responsibility stepless gearing with Enviolo’s Excessive vary
- Strong state batteries promise decrease carbon footprint
- New (e)revolution present for Denver in 2023
IS THE THÖMUS LIGHTRIDER THE LIGHTEST PRODUCTION FULL-SUS E-MTB IN THE WORLD?
At 14.6 kg / 32.18lbs Switzerland’s Thömus Lightrider vary claims to include the lightest e-mtb on this planet. It combines a carbon body and the lightest elements with the bijou Maxon BIKEDRIVE-AIR mid-drive system with a claimed whole further weight of three.5 kg / 7.7lbs.
Earlier self-proclaimed holder of the lightest full-sus e-mtb crown was Trek’s top-of-the-line E-Caliber 9.9 XX1 AXS, claiming a 15.75 kg (34.72 lb) general weight and utilizing the Fazua drive system.
If the claimed weight for the Lightrider is correct, it’s some achievement in a area – full-suspension e-mtbs – the place a sub 20kg / 44lb machine is a reasonably uncommon prevalence. It incorporates a 250Wh battery and 30Nm rated mid-drive and these comparatively modest stats little doubt additionally assist to maintain the burden down.
Costs are from 6390 Swiss Francs or round $6570.
MID MOTOR SPECIALIST FREY LAUNCH LOWER PRICED HUB MODEL
China-based Frey – recognized for highly effective and expensive mid-motor e-bikes – have simply launched their first hub motor e-bike, the Savannah Hybrid Runner which begins at $2,580. The spec outlined beneath appears to be like like quite a lot of bike for the cash however the draw back is that Frey are a buy-direct-from-the-manufacturer outfit, so that you received’t take pleasure in native supplier backup.
Regardless of the hub motor, it’s a high-spec trekking type e-bike with an enormous 1,008 Wh detachable, frame-integrated battery, RockShox Recon fork (29″ or 27.5″ alternative of wheel dimension), four-piston Tektro HD hydraulic disc brakes and 9-speed derailleur gearing.
Bafang rear hub motors are available in 250W, 500W, or 1,000W specs and are all mixed with torque-assisting energy supply.
It appears to be like a really succesful load hauler, with a 330 lb whole weight score and has the choice of entrance and tail lamps and rear rack. The bike itself is not any light-weight nonetheless, with a quoted weight vary of 60-65lbs / 27.2 to 29.5 kg.
HONBIKE U4 LAUNCHED
EBR has lately reviewed the folding Honbike HF 01 and while we felt there have been many modern features to its design, we did have some points with the shaft drive.
Now comes the U4 – a full dimension bike with a single gear belt drive competitively priced at $1699. All Honbikes have quirky frames and the U4 is not any exception – one thing apparently made doable by their integral die-casting know-how from the automotive business, used to supply frames, forks, and wheel hubs. With no welding or warmth remedy processes obligatory this additionally helps preserve prices down.
The U4 is powered by a rear hub motor and a 432Wh frame-integrated battery with Honbike saying the inbuilt gradient sensor dictates the quantity of help on hills. Claimed weight for the bike is 44.5 lbs.
UK’S POPULAR MIRIDER E-FOLDER NOW 3 SPEED
The UK’s Mirider have a formidable monitor report making folding single pace e-bikes with nippy rear hub motors.
August will see their first multi-geared e-bike accessible for buy within the UK, the Mirider One GB3, at £2495 (their single pace fashions begin at £1595). A lot of the spec is comparable, from the 16 inch wheels to the funky magnesium body. The gears are courtesy of the modern Efneo system situated across the pedal cranks.
LAVITA BOOST – THE NEW MINIMALIST RETROFIT KIT FROM THE UK
Rear hub motor retrofit kits are uncommon for the straightforward cause that entrance hub motor kits are simpler to suit. So it’s a nice shock to see the UK-based Lavita Boost now in the marketplace. The worth of £575 together with a bespoke wheelbuild (however excluding delivery) can be eye catching, with choices in 700C and 26” wheel sizes.
The know-how appears to be like attention-grabbing too, with no separate movement sensor for pedal motion to activate energy, as is the best way with many price range kits; the motor itself has an inbuilt movement sensor and this drastically simplifies the design; you simply have a motor and a battery (there may be additionally a associated app although it’s not essential to the operation of the system).
NEW STEPLESS HUB GEARS FROM ENVIOLO NOW SUPERTOUGH FOR E-CARGOBIKES
Enviolo, recognized for its distinctive stepless gear shifting merchandise, introduced two new rear wheel gear hubs lately within the type of the EXTREME vary.
Exact technical particulars and costings aren’t accessible but however the firm says ‘The EXTREME gearbox has particularly been designed for the multi-lane last-mile supply bike phase to move heavy cargo hundreds as much as 500 kg / 1100lbs and is optimally utilized in mixture with enviolo’s AUTOMATiQ system. The brand new EXTREME merchandise are sturdy and strong and have a 380% ratio vary.
STUDY HIGHLIGHTS GREEN CREDENTIALS OF FUTURE SOLID STATE BATTERIES
Strong state batteries are one thing of a holy grail for the electrical automobile business, promising larger energy density – in different phrases extra mileage for much less weight – by means of the usage of stable fairly than gel electrolyte plus stable electrodes.
Ought to they ever make out of the experimental stage and into the actual world, they might be excellent news for the atmosphere too, as Transport Environment reports on a brand new examine on the carbon footprint of SS batteries;
‘A stable state battery, which shops extra vitality with much less supplies,can scale back the already reducing carbon footprint of an electrical automobile battery by an extra 24%, the examine finds..’
NEW E-BIKE TRADE SHOW IN DENVER IN 2023
Bicycle Retailer and Industry News reports:
‘The primary nationwide e-bike commerce present introduced Wednesday that the Nationwide Bicycle Sellers Affiliation and PeopleForBikes will companion with the occasion.
The (e)revolution present going down subsequent yr will donate a portion of exhibitor sales space gross sales to every group to assist their advocacy work. Misplaced Paddle Occasions, which owns the Massive Gear Present, is organizing the present.
(e)revolution will likely be held on the Colorado Conference Middle in Denver on June 8-11. Exhibitor and retailer registration will start in late August 2022.
The second version of the Massive Gear Present is being held Aug. 2-3 in Park Metropolis, Utah. The occasion is predicted to host about 200 whole manufacturers from 145 registered exhibitors. Exhibiting bike manufacturers included Aventon, Bianchi, Freeway 2, SRAM, Pinarello, Tern, Yakima, QuietKat and Diamondback.
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