1.Product introduction
It’s very unique, I haven’t seen many gravel grinder e-bikes with drop bars that are also speed pedelecs! You can take this thing on pavement, gravel roads, and even some light trail sections and still maintain control and comfort
the more aggressive geometry and suspension, the ebike feels pretty comfortable, the tires reduce vibration and offer a good pressure range
The hydraulic disc brake levers are easier to pull than mechanical and the 180/160 mm rotor setup provides great stopping power, especially since the wheel size is 27.5″ vs. 28″ on many other gravel grinders and road bikes
Relatively wide and sturdy alloy platform pedals provide a reliable surface for your feet and should grip well in wet or dirty ride conditions, good power transfer but the larger platform could endure more strikes so keep the inside pedal raised when turning
Most of the electric bike systems on this bike are positioned low and center on the frame, they won’t impact handling as significantly and practically disappear into the bike making it stealthy
The display is large and easy to see, fairly simple to use,
2. Product parameters
Model | Frame | Type | Brakes F/R | Derailleur | Front fork | PAS | Max speed |
E1831 | Aluminum alloy | 27.5" | Hydraulic Disc Brake | Shimano 24 Speeds | Suspension | TORQUE SENSOR | 25Km/h |
Hydraulic Disc Brake | |||||||
Battery | Motor | Motor rated power | Motor rated voltage | ||||
48V; 14 Ah | Rear Drive | 500W | 48V |
3. Application
The drop bars are flared out towards the bottom in order to increase handling leverage and slow steering when off-road, they are still much narrower than true mountain bike bars and that allows them to fit between cars and other tight spaces in urban settings
It’s nice that the bike comes with an adjustable kickstand, and they positioned it well towards the back of the bike so it won’t interfere with the cranks as you pedal or walk the bike backwards
The shifter, brake, and electrical wires are mostly internally routed which keeps them safe and makes the bike look nicer, it’s especially nice that they are not exposed below the top tube because it makes lifting and hauling the bike on some racks a bit easier and less vulnerable
It’s nice that walk mode hasn’t been disabled on this bike, this feature comes in very handy if you get a flat tire or have to walk a section of trail that isn’t rideable, many other companies have removed or disabled the feature for the North American market unnecessarily in my opinion