The Austin, Texas-based electrical bike maker MOD Bikes has simply introduced the launch of its newest mannequin, the brand new MOD Berlin e-bike. It could be a commuter-class electrical bike, however that doesn’t imply it hasn’t come able to compete.
Sticking with the “every little thing is greater in Texas” adage, all of MOD’s electrical bikes share a lot of key high-performance options, corresponding to a strong motor, excessive speeds, and the power so as to add a second battery for double the vary.
Within the case of the brand new MOD Berlin, the bike sports activities a 750W hub motor and might attain a most velocity of 28 mph (45 km/h) on pedal help, maxing out the legally allowable efficiency specs whereas staying inside Class 3 e-bike rules (at the very least, when riders can preserve sufficient self-discipline to maintain the thumb throttle disengaged).
The inclusion of 5 programmable pedal help ranges and a torque sensor for extra responsive and intuitive-feeling pedaling as much as 28 mph is the carrot that many individuals might want to make extra use of the pedal-powered facet of the bike, although throttle riders will nonetheless be capable to hit speeds of as much as 20 mph (32 km/h), the best allowable by Class 2 e-bikes.
The battery is a 615Wh unit rated at 48V and 12.8Ah, claiming a most of 45 miles (72 km) of vary on pedal help. With the power to mount a second battery, riders can rating as much as 90 miles (145 km) of vary.
On the mechanical facet, the 58 lb (26 kg) electrical bike options an aluminum body with a step-through design and huge diameter 29″ wheels.
Whereas the excessive energy and quick speeds are undoubtedly at house in Texas, the massive wheel diameters and European geometry actually really feel nearer to that Berlin moniker. The bike might appear to be a completely inflexible mannequin at first, however the fork’s stem really hides away 40 mm of suspension journey.
The included adjustable stem, rear rack, fenders, and LED lighting system add to the commuter enchantment of the bike, as does the 7-speed Shimano drivetrain.
For added commuter security, the bike’s flip alerts combine with the non-obligatory Lumos helmet, wirelessly beaming these flip sign inputs as much as the helmet’s built-in lighting for extremely seen indicators.
Hydraulic disc brakes on 180mm rotors spherical out the commuter bundle, offering low upkeep stoppers, at the very least in comparison with cable-actuated mechanical disc brakes.
Now launching for pre-order, the MOD Berlin presently carries a promotional value of US $2,199, marked down by $300 from its MSRP.
The bike is on the market in each brushed aluminum and a charcoal black coloration.
We had the possibility to go to MOD in Austin earlier this 12 months, trying out most of the firm’s new fashions and attempting out that revolutionary Lumos wi-fi helmet pairing firsthand.
We additionally obtained a sneak peek at MOD’s distinctive design for public e-bike charging pedestals that the corporate is utilizing to work with varied companions in an effort to run pilot packages.
Electrek’s Take
The extra time I spend in Europe, the extra I study to like Dutch fashion, massive diameter wheel, commuter-focused electrical bikes. Whereas this isn’t a traditional Dutch bike, it’s obtained quite a lot of what makes these fashions so comfy to make use of. They’re straightforward to mount and dismount, they roll over bumps and cracks extra simply, and the large wheels hold the momentum transferring.
Then again, you’ll be able to pry my Class 3 e-bikes out of my chilly, useless, using gloved arms. So having a snug, upright commuter e-bike that may simply hit 28 mph and comes with a torque sensor is a superb mixture of energy and options.
Having tried a lot of MOD’s fashions and spent just a few days at their headquarters, I can inform you that the bikes are legit. They value a bit greater than different direct-to-consumer fashions, however the firm undoubtedly backs up its stable designs with pleasant bike-shop vibes, so it’s good to know you’ve obtained a neighborhood US-based firm standing behind the product.
In actual fact, try my using video on the MOD Cargo under to get a way of what the corporate provides.
