Electric Bike Company: A Fun Bicycle That Looks Like a Motorcycle
This page is translated from the original post "Electric Bike Company : un vélo rigolo au look de moto" in French.
- 20/04/2023 12:00
If the Beach Boys had chosen bikes over surfing boards, they would have picked this subtly named new electric bike, J.
Electric Bike Company is not a brand necessarily familiar to French customers. Based in Newport Beach, California, the manufacturer builds its bikes only on order and offers a wide range of customizations. Known in the United States for its competitive prices, it offers a reassuring 5-year warranty on the battery and a 10-year warranty on the frame and motor.
The latest model is quite appealing. Named Electric Bike Company Model J, it rides the wave of bikes with a motorcycle look, similar to Super 73. However, its design is sleeker and less aggressive, likely appealing to a broader clientele. The Model J features an aluminum hydroformed frame, LED lights at the front and rear, hydraulic disc brakes with two pistons, and a color LCD screen with a USB charging port.
From there, customization options are abundant. While the wheels (puncture-resistant) have a standard 24-inch size, the Model J can be equipped with a suspension fork with an 80 mm travel for just a few dollars. Very useful for maintaining comfort on those pesky Parisian cobblestones.
Three Battery Capacities
Regarding batteries, options are limited to three capacities: 14 Ah (672 Wh), 28 Ah (1,344 Wh), and 42 Ah (2,016 Wh). According to the manufacturer, the range in ECO mode can reach 104 km, 208 km, and 314 km respectively. The electric motor can propel the bike to nearly 28 miles per hour, or 45 km/h! A possible homologation in France will limit this speed to the regulatory 25 km/h. Note that a torque sensor is available as an option, which should improve pedaling efficiency and acceleration smoothness.
Good news: at the time of ordering, the base price is set at 1,199 US dollars, approximately 1,100 euros. But the people at Electric Bike Company are clever; they offer numerous options, which will surely double or even triple the price. Let’s keep our fingers crossed that this model makes it to France!
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