CSC Motorcycles breaks into ebike scene with fat-tired FT750

California’s CSC Bikes – the agency behind the quick vary however cheap City Slicker electrical motorbike – has now entered the ebike market with the FT750. The fat-tired pedal-electric is available in two wheel sizes, and can ship mid-February.

“I turned pissed off after I was purchasing for an electric-assist bicycle, attempting to kind by a budget junk and the costly stuff that prices greater than our bikes,” stated CSC’s Steve Seidner. “After doing in depth analysis, I used to be in a position to supply the precise componentry to construct an ebike that’s the excellent steadiness of high quality and worth.”

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Each FT750 ebikes are priced the identical, at US$1,688, however one rides on 26-inch wheels, whereas the opposite options 20-inch wheels. The lockable 48-V/13.6-Ah battery pack is built-in into the downtube of the aluminum body, although it’s seen on the FT750-20 mannequin. Both manner, the rider can stay up for between 25 to 40 miles of vary, relying on how a lot pedal help the bike has to offer.

Activating the thumb throttle can have the rear-wheel Bafang hub motor zip the two-wheeler as much as 20 mph, however riders can select to pump the pedals as a substitute, with 5 ranges of help obtainable.

Elsewhere, the FT750 rocks Shimano hydraulic brakes entrance and rear, a Shimano 7-speed Freewheel gear set and a Tourney derailleur. Entrance suspension has 3.94 inches (100 mm) of journey, which could be adjusted by eight damping ranges. Kenda Juggernaut tires additionally assist to clean out a bumpy experience.

A show on the handlebars affords journey information, velocity, battery standing and pedal-assist degree. The LED headlight has a USB port so you may maintain your smartphone juiced up, and there is an LED taillight too.

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The FT750-26 affords a stand-over top of 29.5 inches (75 cm), a seat top that may be adjusted from 35 to 45.7 in (89-116 cm) and has a curb weight of 61.6 lb (28 kg). Whereas the FT750-20 has a stand-over top of 24.4 in (62 cm), a seat top of 33.9 to 39.4 in (86-100 cm) and the ebike has a curb weight of 55.1 lb (25 kg).

Each FT750 fashions can be found for pre-order now, forward of mid-February availability.

Supply: CSC Motorcycles through Electrek