I never know what to expect when people switch industries to start making electric bikes. E-bikes are hot right now and everyone wants a piece of the pie! However, in the case of motorcycle racer Eric Buell, the resulting e-bikes are simply excellent. I got to test ride a prototype of the 3S in the summer of '23 and even though it was a little rough around the edges I was blown away by the quality. The 2S is the "so long range it's extreme" variant, rocking dual batteries for a whopping 2,000 watt-hours of total capacity. Combine this with the responsive and efficient mid-drive motor from VALEO and you've got an insane amount of range potential. These Class 3 e-bikes can easily cruise at 28mph, and feel safe even on congested city streets thanks to a certified motorcycle-grade loadout of lights, signals, and mirrors - rare in the US but legally required for such a powerful e-bike in Europe. Kudos to the FUELL team for keeping those high standards on both sides of the pond!
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"The FUELL team made waves in 2019 with the Flluid 1, and now they've raised the bar with the 2S! Engineered by the legendary Erik Buell, this premium electric bike combines high performance with top-tier utility, and looks beautiful while doing it. We were blown away by the prototypes for the fully funded IndieGOGO campaign and can't wait to see the finalized versions! Stay tuned for a full written review, and in the..."
"FUELL is the first in the U.S. to use the new “Cyclee” seven-speed automatic electric drive from French company Valeo. Hearing “new” followed by “French Company” might trigger your flight response, but stay with me. Valeo is new to bicycles, but it has been supplying the auto industry for over 100 years and ships nearly $20 billion in components annually. The 750W Cyclee powerplant and transmission really..."
"Complementing that power is the nicely engineered gear box. It pairs with intelligent software that lets riders entirely forget about shifting. The motor analyzes the rider’s pedaling speed and strength, using it to automatically adjust the gear ratios to maintain a comfortable and efficient pedaling cadence. When you come to a stop, it downshifts for you. As you get rolling and pick up speed, it upshifts for you..."
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