San Diego’s Ride1Up has unveiled a touring-ready Class 3 commuter called the Turris, following its bike-inspired ebiking entry last month. This ‘starter ebike’ is designed with comfort in mind, with sport lockout front suspension, fat tires, a gel saddle and ergo grips. .
Designed to give you “the most comfortable ride ever”, the Turris features an alloy frame designed to ride upright on an Ergo Gel saddle and either riser or sweepback handles with Ergo grips Comes with one of the bars.
Smoothing out any bumps encountered along the way is the job of a lockout suspension fork with 100mm of travel and 27.5 wheels wrapped in 4-inch puncture-resistant Kenda tires with brown sidewalls. Shake.
Powering the urban adventure is a 750 W Shengyi rear hub motor producing 60 Nm (44 lb.ft) of torque per hour (32 lm/h) with only cadence sensing and up to 20 thumb throttle.
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The electronics are powered by a 48V/12.8Ah downtube battery that can run 25-45 miles on a single charge. There’s also a Shimano 7-speed gearset for a more flexible ride option. Braking power is provided by Zoom hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm rotors and motor cutoff.
An integrated 60 lux headlight accommodates daytime visibility in traffic or illuminates ahead after dark (the ebike does not have a rear light). Adjustable, full-alloy fenders help keep splashes at bay, includes an adjustable kickstand for easier parking, and e-bikes have an optional rear cargo rack for hauling gear can be attached with
Available in low-step and step-over models, the Turris currently sells for US$1,295.
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