Electric Bike Action - October 2016

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LEDs and provides an eye-catching safety light. The Continental tires have retro-reflective strips on them, useful for seeing an otherwise dark bike. The taillight lights up brighter when you apply the brakes.

Frame sizes are 17, 20 and 22 inches, and it’s available in both regular and low step-through styles.

1. )With all the gear choices on the rear cassette, the single front chainring still delivers all the speed you need. Platform pedals are comfortable with any shoes and provide great grip.

2. ) A beefy 15mm thru-axle in the DT Swiss hub keeps everything stiff and rolling smooth.

3. ) The unique LED daytime running light makes you easier to spot in traffic. We liked the addition of a USB charge port located in the middle of the light.

4. ) Shimano’s Di2 electric drivetrain provided quick and accurate shifts. The touch-sen-sitive thumb pad is a little too sensitive, sometimes shifting if a thumb is near it.

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THE RIDE

The first time we took it for a spin, the power from the direct-drive hub motor was thrilling—make that almost scary. Starting off at level three isn’t for the faint of heart. Seriously. Level two is plenty for most riders.