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2021 BUYER’S GUIDE
E-ROAD AND E-GRAVEL
Argon 18 Subito E-Gravel $5,400 Argon 18’s Subito e-gravel is the bike for those looking for an extra punch off-road. The Subito’s carbon-fibre frame features a comfortable endurance geometry paired with Argon’s familiar 3D+ headset for added front-end stiffness and more stack adjustment. The Ebikemotion X35 delivers 40 Nm of torque through its 250-W rear hub motor, topping out assistance at 32 km/h when pedalling the SRAM Rival drivetrain. For an all-day adventure, you can boost the battery life with an optional range extender. Vision Afterburner wheels are wrapped with Challenge Gravel Grinder tires in size 650 x 46c. (argon18.com)
Giant Road E+ 1 Pro $5,699 The Road E+ 1 Pro packs a lot of power and knows when to distribute it. The alloy all-road ebike features Giant’s SyncDrive Pro motor resulting in 80 Nm of torque at the cranks. When you’re riding in Smart Assist mode, the motor knows when you’re on a climb and hands out assistance accordingly. The battery is capable of 145 km on a single charge in optimal conditions according to Giant, thanks to the 500-Wh capacity. Expect even more distance with the optional range extender. Shifting and braking are handled by the Shimano Ultegra groupset. The wheels and tires are tubeless-ready. (giant-bicycles.com/ca)
Moustache Dimanche 29.5 Gravel $6,899 The relatively small French brand Moustache has been producing ebikes exclusively for almost a decade. The Dimanche 29.5 is Moustache’s dedicated drop-bar dirt bike and is powered by Bosch’s Performance line with a maximum output of 65 Nm. The alloy frame and in-house carbon fork allow for 700 x 50c tire clearance. Shimano’s 11-speed GRX groupset takes care of shifting and braking with a Moustache crank and 80-mm travel dropper post included. The brand also produces its own wheels. The Dimanche comes in four sizes. (moustachebikes.com)—JW
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