Acer partnership aside, Vvolts bikes look like welcome additions to the American ebike market.
There are a number of sensible design choices.
Even the frames are original designs too.
The bikes are already in production and the company plans to start shipping bikes in late August.
Most ebike companies only offer a one-year warranty.
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And theyre some pretty interesting bikes too.
The bike also offers a 375Wh battery with LG cells that is removeable but sleekly integrated into the frame.
The bike goes up to 20mph and offers 45 Nm of torque, by the way.
Id much rather these lights be wired to directly to the controller, but at least theyre included.
The main difference between them is that the Proxima offers a 100mm air-sprung suspension fork for handling rougher terrain.
Both models use a mid-drive motor by Taiwanese company MPF.
This motorisa torque-sensing design too, which will hopefully mean a more responsive ride.
Speaking of gears, the Proxima and Sirius use the fancy Enviolo internally geared hub.
Theyre also known to be incredibly durable, needing only an oil change after several thousand miles.
It also offers a wide 380% gear ratio.
The Proxima weighs in at 50-52 pounds, while the Sirius weighs in at 54-56 pounds.
Theres a whole lot to like here.
The battery is also smaller and not-removeable.
The mid-drive models are simply some of the most affordable mid-drive bikes Ive seen.
Let alone among those with a torque sensor, Gates Carbon Drive, and 80 Nm of torque.
Given the motors arent claiming ridiculous power specs, range should still be reasonable.
The company isnt stopping with these four models either.
and the option of a second battery (which is avery good idea).
A smaller 20-inch wheel up front helps stabilize cargo by lowering the center of gravity.
I wish more ebike companies (and tech companies in general) would launch this way.
Crowdfunding has its place, but it too often leads to consumers getting burned.
