Now, the company has just announced its next generation ebike, the Cowboy 4.
Its the fourth generation, in case that wasnt clear.
So whats new
Alongside its standard horizontal top-tube, sling-yer-leg-over style frame is a new step-through option.
Old-fashioned cantankerous men with beards would refer to these as womens bikes.
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Whats more, the step through frame, the C4ST, fits riders between 160 and 190 cm tall.
The standard frame C4 fits riders between 170 and 195 cm tall.
A great option for those that dont want the aggressive sportiness of Cowboys last model or the C4.
Despite the different frame styles, both ebikes share the exact same hardware.
We can assume that the riding experience of each bike will be largely the same as a result.
According to Cowboy, the drivetrain has received a nice little bump in power too.
Each bike now features 50% more torque than the previous model.
The improvements in power dont come at the expense of range.
The C4 and C4ST are both rated for 70 km of travel on one charge.
Another significant addition is the integrated handlebar setup.
Now, the C4 models feature a neat and tidy, fully integrated setup.
But he did mention a few things that could be done to improve the Cowboy.
Specifically,he criticized the bikes lack of accessories.
While the 3rd gen model had mudguards, they were an optional extra for $90.
Better than that, Cowboy is fitting its bikes with mudguards as standard.
No more wet asses!
But will it be enough to topple the likes of VanMoof in the smart ebike sector?
Well have to test one to find out for ourselves if thats the case.
Watch this space for a full review!
The C4 and C4 ST are both priced at 2,290 (2,490) thats including the mudguards.
Theres a choice of three colors, black, sand, and khaki.
Deliveries are going to begin in September.
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Story byMatthew Beedham
Matthew is the editor of SHIFT.
He likes electric cars, and other things with wheels, wings, or hulls.
