Among the plethora of e-mobility solutions on display at Okai’s CES 2023 booth last week were the company’s first eMTB, the highly-limited EB20, along with the sleek-looking EB60, which is set to hit the U.S. later this year. We had a commuter ebike.
The EB60 made its trade show debut at Eurobike 2022 in Frankfurt, but was most recently shown at CES 2023 in Las Vegas and is available in the US after being launched in Europe in May. I have confirmed that For now, the company is keeping pricing close to its chest (the Stride commuter model, which launched last year, is his $1,599).
The smooth-lined e-bike features a step-through frame suitable for riders 5 feet to 6.2 feet (1.55 – 1.9 m) tall, or 5.4 feet to 1.65-1.9 m. In both cases, the frame is constructed from aircraft-grade aluminum Made and available in black or white.
Okai plans to launch in both European and American markets, so the company chose a 250 W rear hub motor (500 W peak). ) and torque sensing improve pedal response. Of course, this also means that e-bikes are limited to EU-friendly pedal-assist speeds of 15.5 mph (25 km/h) and have no throttle.
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The downtube houses a 36V/9Ah battery that is believed to go up to 43.5 miles (70km) on a single charge. This isn’t a huge range, but should be enough for most daily commutes. The EB60 rolls on his 27.5-inch wheels wrapped in Kenda Kapture tires, and braking power is provided by front and rear disc brakes.
Elsewhere, ebikes benefit from color LED displays on the handlebar stem, integrated lighting, side kickstands and full fenders, and IoT anti-theft systems that may work with paired smartphones and obstacle detection technology. We’ve got it, but we’ll need it. Stay tuned for more details until launch.
Okai also confirmed the US release of its first eMTB, the EB20, but on a very limited basis (price not disclosed). The company said the off-roader’s first production run will be just 15 units, with subsequent builds available on request.
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The latest spec sheet reveals an automotive-grade carbon fiber frame that accommodates trail riders from 5.4 feet to 6.4 feet (1.65 – 1.95 m) tall and has an overall net weight of just 66 pounds (29.9 kg). increase. LED strip lighting on the top tube allows the rider to customize the color as desired.
Power comes from a 750 W Bafang mid-mounted motor that delivers up to 1,200 watts, delivering up to 160 Nm (118 lb.ft) of torque and up to 28 mph (45 km/h) pedal assist. It gets power from a removable 48 V/14.7 Ah battery with a range of up to 60 miles (96.5 km).
As we mentioned in our CES 2022 coverage, the eMTB comes with a complete Suntour squish, 29-inch wheels with CST Patrol tires, hydraulic brakes, and mechanical gearing for flexibility. All come in black, gradient blue, or gradient gray.
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