This could be the best off-road e-bike we've seen yet... but it costs nearly $7k

Date:
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 16:16:32 +0000

Description:
The Trek Fuel EXe eMTB might be the best off-road e-bike we've ever seen, but it'll cost you.

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Trek's awesome-looking new electric mountain bikes (eMTBs) offer assisted riding with a slim frame that looks just like a regular bike but if you want one of these sleek rides, youll have to pay an arm and a leg.

The new Fuel EXe lineup is designed around the brand new HPR50 mid-mount motor, which has been developed in collaboration with TQ a German robotic company (via New Atlas ). The HPR part stands for Harmonic Pin Ring transmission and means the motor functions similarly to a more typical rotary motor, but in a smaller package. Case in point, it weighs just 3.9lbs
(1.8Kg).

Plus, Trek says that it should be quieter than a regular eMTB motor with a sound thats 5x more pleasant and 1.8x quieter. Wed have to try this bike out for ourselves to determine if it really is more pleasant to listen to, but a quieter motor would certainly be appreciated letting you take in more of the sound of nature while you trek across wilderness trails. (Image credit: Trek)

As for the battery, youll get 360Wh by default, with an optional add-on of a 160Wh range extender. The regular battery will give you between two and five hours of power-assisted ride with the length of time depending on the level of boost you use and the battery pack reportedly adds up to two and a half hours of extra juice to your tank.

With the assistance turned on youre able to get up to 20mph (32Kmh) across three different modes than can be controlled using a 2-inch OLED screen on
the top tube and a handlebar remote.

All of this is clad in a carbon frame with internal cabling, with solid 29-inch wheels featuring 2.5-inch wide tires that are brought to a halt by SRAM hydraulic disc brakes. Each model comes with different suspension fork options too, so you can ensure its the best eMTB for your needs. Certainly
not dirt cheap

The catch? Well, as we mentioned earlier, buying one of these impressive e-bikes will set you back at least $6,500 (around 5,400 / AU$9,400). For comparison, the best e-bike in the world right now the Specialized Turbo Vado 4.00 starts at just $4,000 / 3,900 / AU$5,000.

The Turbo Vado 4.0 does come with some downgrades over the Fuel EXe chief among them is its not a specialized mountain bike but it also comes with
some upgrades like a larger (albeit heavier) 710Wh battery that allows you to ride with power-assistance for longer.

For those of you after an e-bike for day-to-day travel such as commuting and riding to the shops, the Turbo Vado 4.0 will be perfect if you can afford it. As for off-road riding, while the price is certainly a turn-off, Treks Fuel EXe is certainly an impressive beast based on what weve seen. But unless
youre regularly heading out on wild rides, it might be better to look for a more budget-friendly option.

If youre looking for a budget-friendly e-bike, why dont you check out our picks for the best cheap e-bikes out there?



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