California-based ebike brand Hovsco has launched a pair of models with similar specs but very different. The HovScout is designed for riders heading to the wilderness, and the HovCart is for hauling gear around town.
The HovScout rides as a Class 2 ebike, but can be unlocked to Class 3 via the companion mobile app with a top speed of 28 mph (45 km/h).
Sutto (Bafang sub-brand) 750 W (1,032 W peak) rear hub geared motor produces 85 Nm (62.6 lb.ft) of torque to flatten out the inclines. -Includes assist mode and a 7-speed Shimano gearset for ride flexibility.
The motor can go up to 60 miles (96.5 km) on a single charge with a 720 Wh downtube battery, or 40 miles with just throttle. camp site.
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The smooth-welded aluminum alloy frame accommodates riders between 5.25 and 6.16 feet (1.6 to 1.88 m) tall with a suspension fork with 80 mm of travel and a 4-bar link lockout rear suspension paired with a 4-inch , to absorb uneven terrain. You get stopping power from fat ebike tires that wrap around 26-inch double-walled aluminum rims and unnamed hydraulic brakes with 180mm rotors. Maximum payload including rider is 450 lbs (204 kg).
The handlebar has a backlit LCD display showing battery status, speed, PAS level and distance, with more data available via the Hovsco mobile app. It includes integrated lighting and even has a one-leg kickstand, but the e-bike doesn’t have fenders.The HovScout currently retails for US$2,499.
If you’re looking to carry your gear around town rather than a bikepack in remote wilderness, Hovsco has introduced the HovCart with similar specs. Same motor with Class2/3 fine tuning and torque sensing, 60 mile removable battery with LED strip light, Shimano gearset, and maximum payload capacity as the HovScout, but this model has a step-through frame, smaller It rides on wheels and includes the rear. cargo rack.
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The low-step frame accommodates a wide range of rider heights from 4.9 to 6.25 feet (1.49 to 1.9 m), while the rack system is modular and, according to Hovsco, options in 200 different combinations, including front and rear baskets. You can select. Double seat with cushion for children.
This model also has fat tires, but it’s on 20″ rims, has only a suspension fork, full fenders to help keep out splashes and debris, and the hydraulic brakes here are from Tektro is. This HovCart is priced at $1,999.
Product Pages: HovScout, HovCart
