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From time to time we receive some truly wild press releases here at Vital. HPC's new "downhill fat e-bike" falls into that category. Prices range from $13,000 to $18,400. With up to 3000 watts of power beneath you and a top speed of 45mph, it's fair to say this doesn't meet your standard e-bike classification... Have a read and let us know what you think.
Hi-Power Cycles Announces World’s First Off-road Exploration Electric Bike, the 2019 HPC Revolution AT
Los Angeles, CA (May 2018) — Hi-Power Cycles, the innovators and leaders in electric bicycles, is proud to announce the newest evolutionary step in their flagship Revolution model: the HPC Revolution AT.
The Revolution AT is the world’s first off-road exploration bike. In fact, the Revolution AT is the first in a whole new type of bike: The Downhill Fatbike. The Revolution AT’s standard 4.8” Maxxis Minion tires offer unparalleled flotation and traction in even the softest conditions, without sacrificing suspension travel or terrainability.
The internally geared 14-speed Rohloff Speedhub, with an impressive 526% gear ratio, gives the AT tremendous hill climbing torque and blistering speeds in one robust package. Top speed in the lowest gear varies from 9 mph to over 45 mph in the highest gear!
“This is a huge leap forward for us and the e-bike world,” said Chris Hunt, co-founder of Hi-Power Cycles. “We gave the Revolution AT every bit of our research and design expertise. We have created the ultimate off-road exploration bike. It can truly conquer all terrain.”
The Revolution AT features:
· 4.8” Maxxis Minion tires
· 14-speed Rohloff Speedhub with 526% gear ratio
· All-aluminum 6061-T6 body
· Fully CNC’d swingarm
· Custom DVO factory-tuned FAT suspension
· Brushless Mid Drive (PAS and Throttle)
· 12” of ground clearance
· Up to 3000W power
· Top speed of 9mph in low gear up to 45mph in highest gear
· 230mm frame travel
· Range up to 100 miles
· Retail price: $13,000
You can see the Revolution AT here. Visit the Hi-Power Cycles Facebook page or website for photos, product information and updates.
About Hi-Power Cycles, LLC
Hi-Power Cycles was founded in 2008 by brothers Chris and Derek Hunt. Hi-Power Cycles produces high quality and high performance electric bicycles built from the ground up in the HPC factory in Los Angeles, CA. Every product has been vetted by engineers and rigorously field tested and every bike is individually signed by the craftsman who built it. The HPC team is comprised of engineers, e-bike enthusiasts, top-tier craftsmen, and professional bike athletes, all of whom are committed to HPC's mission of providing groundbreaking technology to customers at competitive prices.
Hi-Power Cycles Announces World’s First Off-road Exploration Electric Bike, the 2019 HPC Revolution AT
Los Angeles, CA (May 2018) — Hi-Power Cycles, the innovators and leaders in electric bicycles, is proud to announce the newest evolutionary step in their flagship Revolution model: the HPC Revolution AT.
The Revolution AT is the world’s first off-road exploration bike. In fact, the Revolution AT is the first in a whole new type of bike: The Downhill Fatbike. The Revolution AT’s standard 4.8” Maxxis Minion tires offer unparalleled flotation and traction in even the softest conditions, without sacrificing suspension travel or terrainability.
The internally geared 14-speed Rohloff Speedhub, with an impressive 526% gear ratio, gives the AT tremendous hill climbing torque and blistering speeds in one robust package. Top speed in the lowest gear varies from 9 mph to over 45 mph in the highest gear!
“This is a huge leap forward for us and the e-bike world,” said Chris Hunt, co-founder of Hi-Power Cycles. “We gave the Revolution AT every bit of our research and design expertise. We have created the ultimate off-road exploration bike. It can truly conquer all terrain.”
The Revolution AT features:
· 4.8” Maxxis Minion tires
· 14-speed Rohloff Speedhub with 526% gear ratio
· All-aluminum 6061-T6 body
· Fully CNC’d swingarm
· Custom DVO factory-tuned FAT suspension
· Brushless Mid Drive (PAS and Throttle)
· 12” of ground clearance
· Up to 3000W power
· Top speed of 9mph in low gear up to 45mph in highest gear
· 230mm frame travel
· Range up to 100 miles
· Retail price: $13,000
You can see the Revolution AT here. Visit the Hi-Power Cycles Facebook page or website for photos, product information and updates.
About Hi-Power Cycles, LLC
Hi-Power Cycles was founded in 2008 by brothers Chris and Derek Hunt. Hi-Power Cycles produces high quality and high performance electric bicycles built from the ground up in the HPC factory in Los Angeles, CA. Every product has been vetted by engineers and rigorously field tested and every bike is individually signed by the craftsman who built it. The HPC team is comprised of engineers, e-bike enthusiasts, top-tier craftsmen, and professional bike athletes, all of whom are committed to HPC's mission of providing groundbreaking technology to customers at competitive prices.
Its a motorcycle, get over it, get it off our trails.
https://www.altamotors.co/redshiftmxr/#redshift-mx-1
When it looks like a dirt bike- you might as well have a dirt bike.
...but the sub 100 pound electric DH mountain bike with 2.6-3.0" tires will replace the enduro moto in the next 10 years. Yeah, I said it.
EDIT: I'd say the real liability is Team Robot seeing you on that thing and pummeling you...
I'm sure its a blast and all, but i'm completely content with my old 13 gambler and no desire to go any faster, the argument for going back up is moot, as its probably cheaper even in the long run to do uplifts...
Just like electric chainsaws if you can do away with the hassle and mess of lugging around gas, oil, and do away with the giant maintenance requirements why not?
Caveats:
1) It should be pretty damn clear to anyone that THIS kind of e-bike does not belong on anything but moto trails.
2) This idiot should get some proper gear. It is not a 100mm XC bike.
I wouldn't want to see one at my trails though.
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