TRANSALPES, a mountain bike manufacturer from Switzerland, has launched its first electric powered mountain bike, the E1, equipped with a new BikeDrive Air electric drive system from the famous Swiss motor brand MAXON, with a module weighing only 3.5 kg. This "lightweight" electric powered mountain bike, the total mass of 17kg is eye-catching, let's take a closer look at this electric power new sharp!
▲TRANSALPES E1
Product parameters:
Maxon Bikedrive Air 220W
30Nm，250Wh
160/145mm front/rear travel
29er wheelset
17.2kg (M-size, official parameters)
CHF 13,000 (about RMB 90,500)
The Swiss bike brand launched its first electric powered mountain bike based on its own TRANSFORMERS C2 magic modification, and there is no doubt that their goal in developing the E1 is to make a lightweight electric power mountain bike with an authentic mountain bike experience.
It looks like they've achieved the purpose of the design, and the trail-class electric moped weighs just over 17kg, while TRANSALPES says it can easily get to around 16kg if some lighter accessories are used.
When it comes to configuration, E1 and other models of TRANSALPES can easily match their desired configuration in the official website configurator, and the official vehicle selection is also available.
▲TRANSALPES E1 SWISS WOLF EDITION; MAXON BIKEDRIVE AIR 220W, 30Nm; 250Wh; 140/130mm front/rear travel; 29er wheels; 16.8kg (M-size, official parameters); 8999 SWISS francs (about 63,000 yuan)
Details about the Maxon Bikedrive Air motor system
The Bikedrive Air system from Maxon, a veteran Swiss motor manufacturer, is the first motor system for its mid-mounted electric moped. The company also specializes in the development and production of small, high-precision motors and drive systems. The motors of the new Maxon Bikedrive Air system can burst out up to 220W of power and 30Nm of torque.
The motor of the Maxon Bikedrive Air system has a maximum output power of 220W and a maximum torque of 30Nm, and all parameters can be freely adjusted through its own app
The 250Wh battery requires tools to remove. In order to have a longer battery life, Maxon also plans to launch a 250Wh external battery in 2022, of course, the external battery can only be installed on the kettle holder, connected through the built-in battery charging interface.
▲ The frame downtube has a hole through which the motor and battery can be clearly seen.
▲ In the ride, there will be a protective cover to protect the motor system at the bottom, of course, as a show car, it is natural to be as "explicit" as possible
On the frame tube, there is a very small LED display to show the current mode and power. There's also an equally pocket-sized motor controller, custom-made by Zirbel, a Swiss brand that specializes in customizing electronic system controllers for bicycles, and this controller feels super good (magnetic switch)! If you want more riding data, the system can also connect your third-party display devices or code meters via ANT+ and Bluetooth.
With the blessing of maxon app, the power and torque output of the Bikedrive Air can be adjusted. However, it should be noted that this software has not yet been officially launched.
▲The integrated display of the upper tube shows the two basic parameters of battery level and current mode.
You can switch between three different drive modes via this humble little switch on the handlebar. Zirbel's controller is very simple to use and feels amazing, giving you very clear feedback every time you use it.
The motor can be adjusted via its own app. However, the software is still in beta, although its ease of use has improved considerably.
If you want more information on the ride, you can easily connect Garmin, Sigma and other supported code tables via Bluetooth and ANT+.
The entire motor system is very compactly integrated within the frame of the TRANSALPES E1 and is virtually silent during riding. It can output up to 30Nm of torque and 220W of power.
▲The charging interface is integrated at the bottom tube of the frame and has a protective cover.
A brief geometrical description of TRANSALPES E1
The new CONVEYPES E1 electric mountain bike will first be available in three regular sizes of S, M and L. According to official information, the reach of L code is 495mm long, which is already a very large frame, but it has a stack height of 633mm and a riser length of 495mm, and the length of the riser is very short compared to the reach. At the same time, the length of the backstail of each size is the same, which is 448mm.
A brief look at the TRANSPES E1 geometry of the 160mm/145mm front and rear strokes:
Based on the same frame, TRANSALPES is also available in a 140/130mm front-to-rear travel version. The two versions are identical except for the different strokes, the frame is the same, and the wheelset is both 29er, but the L-code Reach has grown significantly.
Customized accessories for the new TRANSALPES E1
The E1 will have two complete vehicles for sale, a 1440/130mm front and rear stroke and a 160/145mm. Both models have the same frame and the same wheel diameter. The body accessories can be customized and selected individually through the vehicle customizer.
First Impressions:
It looks like it will be a big rival to the Specialized Levo SL, as the TRANSFORMERS E1 is not only on par with the Levo SL in terms of technical parameters, but also impresses us in terms of appearance, texture and motor integration. We're looking forward to putting this new car, the new motor and the new app on a real trail to test." However, the starting region is limited to Switzerland...