Tenways, certainly one of a number of well-liked low-cost electrical bike manufacturers which have popped up within the US and European markets over the previous couple of years, has up to date its well-liked light-weight commuter e-bike. Simply launched at present, Tenways’ new Chain Model CGO600 Professional swaps out the single-speed belt we’ve come to know and love for an 8-speed Shimano drivetrain.
Fortunately, the Chain Model CGO600 Professional retains most of what we loved in regards to the authentic model, which we coated in an in-depth evaluate earlier this 12 months.
The principle replace on the mannequin seems to be the brand new chain drivetrain, which employs a Shimano 8-speed setup. Nevertheless, the Chain Model additionally will get a brand new Tenways’ branded C9 350W hub motor, which is rated for a similar 350W of energy and 45 Nm of torque because the belt drive model’s MiVice hub motor.
The brand new motor has an “superior inside clutch mechanism that minimizes friction when the motor will not be in use, guaranteeing a seamless transition between powered and handbook driving modes,” defined an announcement from Tenways offered to Electrek. “This design affords enhanced power effectivity, leading to a 50% longer gliding distance in comparison with typical hub motors.”
Each bikes nonetheless characteristic the identical Tektro hydraulic disc brakes, 700C wheels, and a MiVice torque sensor for extra intuitive pedal help. The bike lacks a throttle, which mixed with its 20 mph (32 km/h) prime velocity, ensures that it slips into the Class 1 e-bike designation.
Powering that 350W motor is a 36V 10Ah battery utilizing LG cells, although there isn’t any phrase on whether or not the battery has achieved UL compliance. The smaller 360 Wh capability helps maintain the bike’s whole weight down (simply 37 lb or 17 kg), but the environment friendly pedal help setup nonetheless permits for a formidable vary. An OLED show on the handlebars offers riders fixed suggestions on the battery’s cost stage, amongst different key driving information.
Based on Tenways, the Chain Model CGO600 Professional claims a most vary of 53 miles or 85 km, although that’s seemingly measured whereas utilizing its lowest pedal help energy setting. At round 7 Wh/mile, that stage of effectivity isn’t typically achieved in real-world eventualities until the rider is on a health trip and utilizing as little energy from the motor as potential. Even for extra common riders who don’t persist with the bottom energy setting, at extra life like ranges of 15 Wh/mile, the bike ought to nonetheless seemingly supply a variety of round 25 miles or 40 km in increased energy modes.
The brand new mannequin is offered in Tenways’ current colour schemes of Avacado Inexperienced, Pebble Grey, Midnight Black, and Sky Blue.
Priced at $1,399, the Tenways Chain Model CGO600 Professional is now accessible on-line although is barely delivery in North America.
