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. These bikes have mid-drive motors from VALEO, a French company I hadn't heard of before. I love these motors! They're incredibly powerful and their responsiveness rivals that of high-end Bosch systems; they have an "auto mode" that intelligently adjusts not only the motor power output (which is fairly common) but also automatically shifts the gears of the internal hub. It's an incredibly elegant system; just turn on the bike and ride, and never fiddle with controls. Electronics aside these are kitted out to motorcycle specifications with surprisingly bright lights and a full suite of signaling controls, plus the usual fenders and sturdy rear rack, and even a rearview mirror!
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"The Flluid 3S is the more approachable step-thru partner to the 2S, both of which share an impressive load-out of top-tier components and amazingly sturdy (and eye-catching) design... which comes as no surprise considering they were engineered by none other than Erik Buell! These ebikes are currently on INDIEGOGO and we got to spend an afternoon testing out the prototypes, and they definitely live up to the hype. Sta..."
"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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