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Trek Fuel 70(SG) review

Trek's successful Fuel design has been around for a few years, spawning longer-travel offshoots as well as high end cross-country race machines. The Fuel 70 is true to its roots,

Trek's successful Fuel design has been around for a few years, spawning longer-travel offshoots as well as high end cross-country race machines. The Fuel 70 is true to its roots, offering a modest 76mm (3in) of rear travel in a package designed to appeal to cash-conscious trail riders and entry-level racers.

The chassis

The combination of a conventional looking, conservatively designed front triangle and swing arm mated to a rocker-activated, vertically mounted shock gives the Fuel 70 cleaner lines than many of its competitors. The frame detailing and finish is also impressive for the price. The cross-ovalised down tube features a shock mount near its junction with the bottom bracket and a strengthening gusset up front, left open-ended to properly disperse stress away from this critical frame joint in the event of a heavy impact.

The swing arm is an exercise in minimalist engineering. An asymmetric pivot sits in line with the middle chainring for minimal pedal feedback, and at the top of the seatstays a beefy yoke connects to the rocker linkage that drives the RockShox BAR air shock. Most bikes using rocker activated shock designs incorporate an extra pivot near the rear axle, on the chainstays or the seatstays, to allow for the small degree of movement between the two as the suspension moves through its travel. Trek's pivotless design shouldn't, in theory, work as well, but in practice it's never been a problem, and there's a lot to be said for reducing the number of moving parts.

Up front there's a 100mm (4in) travel RockShox J2 fork with adjustable preload, rebound damping and lockout. It works reasonably well in conjunction with the air shock, although - in common with the Saracen and Claud Butler - it lacks the superbly balanced front-to-rear feel of the Mongoose. Coil spring preload adjustment on a fork is always a compromise, and it's only heavier riders who are likely to feel any benefit t. As for the air shock, we felt that the stock rebound damping was set a little too high on our sample bike and - unlike the Saracen - the Trek doesn't offer any adjustment.

Most of the Fuel 70's finishing kit - right down to tyres and rims - carries the name of Trek's in-house design guru, Keith Bontrager. It's all quality stuff with typically good attention to detail, like long saddle rails for plenty of fore-and-aft adjustment and a big stack of washers under the stem to enable you to change the height of the handlebar.

The Shimano Alivio chainset and low-end SRAM SX4 shifters don't quite mesh with the quality feel of the rest of the bike, but it's the brakes that are the biggest let-down. While there's nothing wrong with Shimano's cable-driven discs in the dry, the resin pads have a mayfly-like lifespan in typically wet and gritty British riding conditions. We had to stop halfway down a long descent to adjust the pad clearance, and by the bottom the levers were touching the bar again. Worse still, the discs aren't compatible with harder-wearing sintered pads, so an upgrade is neither simple nor particularly cheap.

With its understated looks and elegantly simple design, the Trek Fuel 70 is likely to appeal to riders who are interested in clocking up the miles rather than looking for a gravity-assisted adrenaline rush. And by the standards of an industry which is besotted with hardcore riding imagery, that's a relatively modest - but entirely worthwhile - goal. It's also one that the Trek Fuel 70 very largely achieves, and with surprising aplomb too, considering the price.

Although the Fuel 70 is no featherweight racer, the combination of careful component choice, a suspension design that's relatively bob-free and a riding position that combines both comfort and efficiency, makes for a solidly reassuring all-day riding companion.

The ride is more hardtail-like than some of its competitors, sacrificing some suppleness on technical climbs and over high frequency trail chatter for a taut, snappy feel that many riders will appreciate. It doesn't have the big-hit ability of the Mongoose and it's not quite as fluid through fast, choppy sections as the Saracen, but this 'connectedness' with the ground is more a difference in approach than a downside. The well sorted geometry contributes to the bike's lively, intuitive handling that will flatter any rider's skills, from beginner to hardened trail warrior.

If it weren't for the awful wet-weather durability of the brake pads, it would be easier to give the Fuel 70 a resounding thumbs up for keen trail riders and entry-level racers who are looking to upgrade from a hardtail. But as it is, unless your riding is confined to dry conditions, you'll be swapping the pads and discs for something more durable very quickly.

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Trek Fuel 70

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Size / 15.5", 17.5", 19.5", 21.5"

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• Frame Alpha SL aluminum
• Wheels Alloy front, Shimano rear hub; Maverick rims
• Wheel Size 26"
• Tires Bontrager ACX, 26x2.2", 52/54
• Crank Bontrager Sport 42/32/22
• Front Derailleur Shimano Alivio
• Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore
• Shifters Shimano Alivio
• Brakeset Alloy linear pull w/alloy levers
• Handlebar Bontrager Sport, 25mm rise
• Saddle Bontrager FS 2000
• Seatpost Bontrager Sport
• Stem Bontrager Sport, 5/10 degree
• Headset Aheadset, semi-cartridge, sealed

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Trek produced the Fuel 70 bike in 2006 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $989.99. Fuel 70 bike is available in many sizes such as 15.5 (inches), 17.5 (inches), 19.5 (inches) and 21.5 (inches). Trek Mountain bike Fuel 70 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Matte Black . This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.20" Bontrager Jones ACX tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Bontrager Ranger. Trek equiped this exact model with Shimano M465 brakes, Tektro aluminum levers braking system and Shimano M495 hubs. To guarantee the comfiest ride Trek used Alpha aluminum material for the frame. Bontrager Crowbar Sport high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Fuel 70 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Bontrager Sport. For the smoothest biking experience Shimano M410, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle .

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Trek Fuel 70(SG) review

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Pedigree cross-country mile-muncher

Trek’s successful Fuel design has been around for a few years, spawning longer-travel offshoots as well as high end cross-country race machines. The Fuel 70 is true to its roots, offering a modest 76mm (3in) of rear travel in a package designed to appeal to cash-conscious trail riders and entry-level racers.

The chassis

The combination of a conventional looking, conservatively designed front triangle and swing arm mated to a rocker-activated, vertically mounted shock gives the Fuel 70 cleaner lines than many of its competitors. The frame detailing and finish is also impressive for the price. The cross-ovalised down tube features a shock mount near its junction with the bottom bracket and a strengthening gusset up front, left open-ended to properly disperse stress away from this critical frame joint in the event of a heavy impact.

The swing arm is an exercise in minimalist engineering. An asymmetric pivot sits in line with the middle chainring for minimal pedal feedback, and at the top of the seatstays a beefy yoke connects to the rocker linkage that drives the RockShox BAR air shock. Most bikes using rocker activated shock designs incorporate an extra pivot near the rear axle, on the chainstays or the seatstays, to allow for the small degree of movement between the two as the suspension moves through its travel. Trek’s pivotless design shouldn’t, in theory, work as well, but in practice it’s never been a problem, and there’s a lot to be said for reducing the number of moving parts.

Up front there’s a 100mm (4in) travel RockShox J2 fork with adjustable preload, rebound damping and lockout. It works reasonably well in conjunction with the air shock, although – in common with the Saracen and Claud Butler – it lacks the superbly balanced front-to-rear feel of the Mongoose. Coil spring preload adjustment on a fork is always a compromise, and it’s only heavier riders who are likely to feel any benefit t. As for the air shock, we felt that the stock rebound damping was set a little too high on our sample bike and – unlike the Saracen – the Trek doesn’t offer any adjustment.

Most of the Fuel 70’s finishing kit – right down to tyres and rims – carries the name of Trek’s in-house design guru, Keith Bontrager. It’s all quality stuff with typically good attention to detail, like long saddle rails for plenty of fore-and-aft adjustment and a big stack of washers under the stem to enable you to change the height of the handlebar.

The Shimano Alivio chainset and low-end SRAM SX4 shifters don’t quite mesh with the quality feel of the rest of the bike, but it’s the brakes that are the biggest let-down. While there’s nothing wrong with Shimano’s cable-driven discs in the dry, the resin pads have a mayfly-like lifespan in typically wet and gritty British riding conditions. We had to stop halfway down a long descent to adjust the pad clearance, and by the bottom the levers were touching the bar again. Worse still, the discs aren’t compatible with harder-wearing sintered pads, so an upgrade is neither simple nor particularly cheap.

With its understated looks and elegantly simple design, the Trek Fuel 70 is likely to appeal to riders who are interested in clocking up the miles rather than looking for a gravity-assisted adrenaline rush. And by the standards of an industry which is besotted with hardcore riding imagery, that’s a relatively modest – but entirely worthwhile – goal. It’s also one that the Trek Fuel 70 very largely achieves, and with surprising aplomb too, considering the price.

Although the Fuel 70 is no featherweight racer, the combination of careful component choice, a suspension design that’s relatively bob-free and a riding position that combines both comfort and efficiency, makes for a solidly reassuring all-day riding companion.

The ride is more hardtail-like than some of its competitors, sacrificing some suppleness on technical climbs and over high frequency trail chatter for a taut, snappy feel that many riders will appreciate. It doesn’t have the big-hit ability of the Mongoose and it’s not quite as fluid through fast, choppy sections as the Saracen, but this ‘connectedness’ with the ground is more a difference in approach than a downside. The well sorted geometry contributes to the bike’s lively, intuitive handling that will flatter any rider’s skills, from beginner to hardened trail warrior.

If it weren’t for the awful wet-weather durability of the brake pads, it would be easier to give the Fuel 70 a resounding thumbs up for keen trail riders and entry-level racers who are looking to upgrade from a hardtail. But as it is, unless your riding is confined to dry conditions, you’ll be swapping the pads and discs for something more durable very quickly.

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2004 Trek Fuel 70

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Bike summary

Bike components.

Alpha SL aluminum

Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore

Front Derailleur

Shimano Alivio

Shift Levers

SRAM 850 11-32, 8 speed

Bontrager Sport 42/32/22

Alloy cage, clipless adaptable

Alloy front, Shimano rear hub; Maverick rims

Bontrager ACX, 26x2.2", 52/54

Alloy linear pull w/alloy levers

Bontrager Sport, 5/10 degree

Bontrager Sport, 25mm rise

Aheadset, semi-cartridge, sealed

Bontrager FS 2000

Bontrager Sport

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About this model.

Fuel 70 completes the Trek Fuel model. Trek released 277 bikes variations of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2004 , by clicking on this link .

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Overview of components

The wheels on Fuel 70 are the 26″ aluminum type. The 26″ wheels are lighter than the 27.5 or 29″ wheels. However, you will need increased suspension than in the case of 29″ wheels.

We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Fuel 70 comes with Rim brakes. Rim brakes are cheaper than hydraulic brakes, and also easier to maintain. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.

There are 4 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 153 cm – 196 cm (5.02 ft – 6.43 ft) . In conclusion, you won’t have a problem finding one that suits you.

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I just bought a Trek Fuel 70 its a 05 and paid $799 for it. I want to upgrade the shocks and keep this bike for a while. If I traded it in for a better bike I would loose to much money now. Does anyone have any suggestions on forks and a rear shock?. The frame is like the other fuels right so I just want to build it better like a 80 or 90 I might find some used forks or rear shock for it.Thanks.  

One fork I recommend for a decent price and is very light is manitou Skareb Super 100mm. Very plush and weights only 3.55 lbs. Definately a mod I would recommend...I bought mine off of someone who bought a brand new bike and swapped out his front fork the same day he bought it for a Fox. Bought the fork from him for $200.00 from www.craigslist.com in SF Bay Area. See if youre area is big on craigslist...lots of stuff on there in my neck of the woods.  

z71 said: I just bought a Trek Fuel 70 its a 05 and paid $799 for it. I want to upgrade the shocks and keep this bike for a while. If I traded it in for a better bike I would loose to much money now. Does anyone have any suggestions on forks and a rear shock?. The frame is like the other fuels right so I just want to build it better like a 80 or 90 I might find some used forks or rear shock for it.Thanks. Click to expand...

I own the fuel 70 and i dont have a problem with the shocks. but here is the things i have upgraded so far. - Tires: WTB Exiwolf's on there. Also run Maxxis Larsen TT's in summer when dry. - Salsa Seat clamp: Stock one sucked. - WTB Seat post: Stock one sucked. - Put XT rear derailler on. - WTB Saddle. - Crank Bros. Mallet C pedals (I love them) That is all as of now, my next upgrade is going to be to Avid BB7 Mech. Discs. the hayes are not that great. I have already replaced both rotors, big diff. After that I will dont know, most of those upgrades were due to breakage or poor performance. I love the bike just had some frustration with Seat post and bending discs. Bill  

I am also looking to upgrade my wheel sets later on, i am not too concerned with the weight issue, just want to put good components in when others fail. All and all it is a good XC bike for moderate to hard riding, i do more of aerobic riding less of the technical so it suits me fine on my budget. I love the fast windy single track. The fuel 70 is a good bike for that and smoothing out the ruts and roots for ya. bill  

mdmtbkr said: I am also looking to upgrade my wheel sets later on, i am not too concerned with the weight issue, just want to put good components in when others fail. All and all it is a good XC bike for moderate to hard riding, i do more of aerobic riding less of the technical so it suits me fine on my budget. I love the fast windy single track. The fuel 70 is a good bike for that and smoothing out the ruts and roots for ya. bill Click to expand...

Most weight savings are gonna be in the fork, wheels, crank  

If the fork is an Axel Comp, I believe those are pretty heavy. Nashbar says they are 6.4 lbs, so that might be the place to start to save 2-3lbs off the bat. http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?sku=14158&srccode=1142&PID=484346  

The axel s an anchor I too ride an 05 fuel 70- swapped the fork with a manitou black elite shortly after buying it- it was a huge improvement- before the swap the front end was heavy and the bike overall felt lathargic to me (bear in mind I switched from a 8000 hardtail) The black took a good 2.5 pounds off the front end and really brought the bike to life- It feels much more responsive now - thats my experience I still ride the stock rear RS Bar shock- no big complaints there- set the pressure and forget it's there Other upgrades Hayes HFX9 brakes Panaracer Fire XC tires SRAM 9 speed cassete & chain XT derailleurs/ shifters Mallet C pedals  

Chupacabras said: If the fork is an Axel Comp, I believe those are pretty heavy. Nashbar says they are 6.4 lbs, so that might be the place to start to save 2-3lbs off the bat. http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?sku=14158&srccode=1142&PID=484346 Click to expand...

LyNx said: I agree with Fuelish, ride it till you break or wear out parts then replace them. Click to expand...

I just got a 2004 Trek Fuel 70. The wheel that come stock are very heavy. I picked up a set of Race X lites on Ebay for $185, made a huge difference. The front fork is really heavy, as stated, that's a good place to start.  

microlube The newer Manitou forks did away with the microlube ports- I think this started on the 05 models- surely a cost saving manueuver (maybe when Maintou quit manufacturing in the USA?) . If you have them, theyre usually clearly marked on the back side of each fork lower leg- just a little grease fitting- My 05 Fuel came with the Axel and it does not have ports-  

I have an 05 fuel 70 and mine has the ports on the back side of the fork, I bought mine in Aug 04 maybe that is the difference. Hey Saxman, maybe we should hook up for a ride before i leave and compare rigs. Just a thought. Bill  

mdmtbkr said: I have an 05 fuel 70 and mine has the ports on the back side of the fork, I bought mine in Aug 04 maybe that is the difference. Hey Saxman, maybe we should hook up for a ride before i leave and compare rigs. Just a thought. Bill Click to expand...

sirshan said: One fork I recommend for a decent price and is very light is manitou Skareb Super 100mm. Very plush and weights only 3.55 lbs. Definately a mod I would recommend...I bought mine off of someone who bought a brand new bike and swapped out his front fork the same day he bought it for a Fox. Bought the fork from him for $200.00 from www.craigslist.com in SF Bay Area. See if youre area is big on craigslist...lots of stuff on there in my neck of the woods. Click to expand...

i may be getting a 06 fuel 80...anyone know how much they weigh...hopefully a tad less the the 70 since it has a littler better parts...  

More upgrades I just picked up a Bontrager Race Disc wheelset on eBay fairly cheap. I'm putting Panaracer FireXC Pro tires on them with lightweight tubes. That should knock another 1 - 2 pounds off the bike, bringing it down into the 28 - 29 pound range. I can live with that! The wheels came with a 9-speed cassette, but I'm not ready to upgrade that yet. After the season, I'll upgrade the derailleurs to XT and get a 9 speed shifter. After that, I may swap out the Rock Shox Bar for something a bit more responsive, but that's not really a high priority. I like the Hayes mechanicals, so I doubt I'll convert the bike to hydraulic brakes. In the end, I'll have a bike that will spec out closer to a Fuel 80 or 90. I probably would have spent more money upgrading than if I went and got an 80 or 90 in the first place, but I didn't have the cash on hand to do it all in one shot. Still, I'm happy with the end result. The fact that I've got more money invested in the bike than what it's worth isn't that big of a deal...I ride my bikes into the ground before I replace them.  

SaxMan said: I just picked up a Bontrager Race Disc wheelset on eBay fairly cheap. I'm putting Panaracer FireXC Pro tires on them with lightweight tubes. That should knock another 1 - 2 pounds off the bike, bringing it down into the 28 - 29 pound range. I can live with that! Click to expand...

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Give yourself 40% more range with an optional 160wh external battery. It fits in a standard bottle cage and doesn’t require any complicated wiring or special mounts.

Connect, customize, calculate

The Trek Central app seamlessly connects with your bike for custom motor tuning, activity tracking and more ways to analyze and personalize your ride. You even get navigation features and real-time range calculations.

Removable battery

The 360 Wh battery gives you power for 2-5 hours. It’s concealed in the downtube, but it’s still easy to remove for more convenient charging.

Shimano XT is the original mountain bike groupset and trusted by generations of mountain bikers around the world. Whatever the trail, wherever you ride, XT is your solution for mountain biking today. Reliable shifting. Superior braking. Intuitive maintenance. XT is the high performance workhorse you can count on.

Compliant with leading safety regulations

Learn how we ensure our e-bikes meet or exceed the latest safety regulations

You almost forgot your pedals

This bike doesn’t come with pedals because you'll have a better ride if you choose your own. Explore the pedal guide to find the best pedals for your riding style. Reach for flat pedals for simple versatility or go for clipless MTB pedals if you want control & efficiency.

Suspension Calculator

This suspension calculator will help you optimize your suspension settings for your riding weight. Simply follow the steps to find your best set up.

Complete Tubeless System

Tubeless Ready rims and tires make it easy to ditch the tubes so you get better traction, fewer flats, and less weight. You're ready to roll right out of the box with the included TLR rim strips, valves, and sealant.

Integrated display

Fuel EXe's display is simple to use and protected in the top tube. Check your assist level, range, speed, and more at a glance.

Sleek and simple remote

Toggle between assist modes or engage the walk-assist function with the ergonomic low-profile remote.

Easier internal routing

Integrated channels in the frame make it easy to route the brake hose, dropper and derailleur housing so you get a clean set-up with no hassle.

Rapid Drive 108 rear hub

With 108 points of engagement, Rapid Drive gives you nearly instant acceleration instead of a clunky lag when you step on the pedals. You get smooth, immediate power to blast out of corners and hammer through the rough stuff. And that extra pedal ratchet adds control that can make all the difference when tackling a tricky climb.

Oversized 34.9mm dropper post

Bigger is better. The oversized seat tube diameter gives more support and strength for longer travel droppers, and allows for more robust, durable internals that work faster.

Mino Link adjustable geometry

Fine tune head tube angle by 1/2° and BB height by up to 10mm with the simple turn of a nut. Just flip the link to choose between slack or slacker geometry, without negatively affecting suspension performance. A Trek exclusive.

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NCM Moscow Plus

An e-mountain bike equipped with high-end brake and drive systems, the NCM M5 is for adventurous riders who want to hit the trails comfortable in the knowledge that their ebike can handle whatever they throw at it.

BIKE COMPONENTS

Frame: Alu. 6061, 26"*17.3 inches / Alu. 6061, 27.5"*18.9 inches / Alu. 6061, 29"*20.5 inches

Suspension Fork: Suntour, XCM-HLO-26/27.5/29, with hydraulic lock system

Brake: F/R: Tektro Hydraulic Disc Brakes,HD-E350

Freewheel: LY, 8 Speed, 11-32T, Silver

Tire: Schwalbe, Black Jack, 26"*2.1/Smart Sam, 27.5"*2.35/29"*2.35, Black

Saddle: Selle Royal, Lookin-A200UR, Black

Crank: Das-Kit, CM48,28/38/48T

Derailleur: F: Shimano, Altus, FD-M310, R: Shimano, Acera, RD-M360

ELECTRIC COMPONENTS

Battery: Das-Kit, i5-4816, 48V 16AH, 768WH

Hub Motor Rated / Peak Power: Das-Kit, X15, 48V 500W / 900W

Controller: Das-Kit, CT-i5, 48V 18A

Charger: Das-Kit, 48V3A

Display: Das-Kit, C7 

Net Weight (with battery): 57.0 lbs

Battery Weight: 9.1 lbs

Max Load (driver+bike): 275.0 lbs

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Customer Reviews

We purchased the NCM Moscow 29 E bike from Leon Cycles earlier this month. Communication was via 'Whatsapp' which I initially thought a little odd but worked out well. Once communication established the transaction was completed quickly and easily. We were able to arrange for the team to assemble the bike for us and we picked it up from the warehouse without an issue. We love the bike and are continuing to find new places to discover using it. Competitive price and great service.

I ordered the bike 4 days ago and today it arrived. Now my first impressions: it is easy to assemble, looks great, is cleanly finished and after a first short driving test I have to say, the hammer. It's totally easy to drive. If it stays that way, I can only say thank you Leon Cycle. Now I can cycle again, despite knee problems. Price-performance top

Great bike, this is my second e bike and by far the best. Watching e bikes over the last 10 years I think the Moscow 29er is fantastic. I live in the Dandenongs outside Melbourne with big steep hills and the Moscow takes them all on with great pulling power and gear range. 48v with 16 amps means over 750 watts of power. The bike is big and serious so getting on and off can be tricky but you do get used to it. With the previous bike (36v at 8amps) I was scared of running out of battery on a big hill and having to push the bike home but not with the Moscow. Also if you take the front wheel off you can get it in a hatchback like my Mazda 3 Which is nice. At $2200 it is a great buy.

Purchased two Moscow 27.5. One for my wife, one for me. Fast delivery, well boxed and easy assembly. Absolutely FANTASTIC to ride and use. Great range, and enough power for steep hills and tough terrain. I highly recommend them. Exactly as advertised and brochure. Looked at many options from other suppliers but these are the best value for money. If anyone wants a little extra range and a few more features then a Moscow Plus may suit. 48 Volt is the way to go. Great support and assistance from the team at Leon to make the right purchase decision. Hope other people may enjoy the ride and quality product. Harry G

I bought an NCM Moscow a year ago and absolutely love it - seriously the best thing I've ever bought. It's brilliant. Has never failed getting me hills on roads, however steep! Power delivery is smooth, range fabulous. have now bought a 2nd one for my wife. My latest purchase from Leon is replacement brake pads - I recommend you buy these elsewhere as they are supplied without a spring or clip. Can buy them anywhere else at similar cost and these parts come with them (which is kinda handy as can't really replace the pads without). I'm still giving 5 stars as I love my bike!

Highlighted Features

Das-Kit 500W Motor

Ergonomic handlebar grips

Moscow 48V disc brake

Product specifications.

Battery: Das-Kit, i5-4816, 48V 16Ah, 768Wh

Hub Motor Rated / Peak Power: Das-Kit, X15, 48V 500W / 750W

Display: Das-Kit, C7

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