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Super Lightweight Electric Bike Weighs Just 11.3 Kilograms and Features NASA-Inspired Motor Capable of Producing Over 300 Watts of Peak Power

Written by Geovane Souza
Published on 03/02/2023 at 08:39
Updated on 21/03/2023 at 19:37
Bicicleta elétrica super leve pesa apenas 11,3 quilos e tem motor inspirado em modelo da NASA capaz de produzir mais de 300 watts de potência de pico
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The Lightest Electric Bicycle In The World Comes With Three Different Battery Options: 250 Wh, 360 Wh, Or 426 Wh, As Well As The Possibility Of Adding An Optional Range Extender To Increase The E-Bike Range

In The World Of Cycling, Thömus Is A Well-Known And Respected Name. The Swiss Company Recently Launched Its Latest Two-Wheeled Electric Vehicle, Called Swissrider. According To The Manufacturer, The New Product Is An Electric Bicycle That Meets The Demands Of Urban And Sport Cyclists, Besides Being Adaptable And Lighter.

The Fact That The Model Weighs Only 11.3 Kilograms Is One Of Its Many Selling Points. The Information Provided By The Manufacturer Indicates That The Electric Bicycle Is The Lightest Available In The Market Today.

“The Swissrider Is A Life-Long E-Bike… It Is Light Enough To Carry Up The Stairs, But Powerful Enough To Pedal Easily,” Words From The CEO And Founder Of Thömus, Thomas Binggeli.

The Model Has An Elementary Look, And Since The Battery Is Built Inside The Down Tube, It Is Easy To Think Of It As A Standard Bicycle At First Glance, Despite Being An Electric Bicycle. Its Frame Is Made Of Carbon Fiber, And Besides Being Very Light, The Electric Bicycle Has Another Highlight In Its Manufacturing: The Electric Motor Based On The Same Technology Used In NASA’s Mars Rover.

The Maxon Bikedrive Air Motor Is Capable Of Producing More Than 300 Watts Of Peak Power And 250 Watts Of Continuous Power Throughout Its Operation. Regarding The Battery, The Manufacturer Offers Three Different Options: 250 Wh, 360 Wh, Or 426 Wh, As Well As The Availability Of An Optional Range Extender With A Capacity Of 250 Wh.

The Numbers Regarding Range And Further Performance Information Have Not Yet Been Presented By The Manufacturer. According To The Company, The Pedal Assist Is Enough To Provide “An Additional Boost” To Cover Greater Distances In And Out Of Urban Centers.

The Thömus Super Light Electric Bicycle Can Be Purchased In Two Different Models, Each With Its Unique Set Of Accessories 

The Swissrider Is Offered In Two Variants, The Road And The Urban, And Each Has A Unique Set Of Qualities (And Exorbitant Price). The Second Model Has Mountain Bike Components Manufactured By Shimano And Is Available In Two Different Levels Of Enhancement.

The Urban XT Variant Can Be Purchased For US$ 5,750 (About R$ 29,377), While The XTR Model Can Be Purchased For US$ 7,750 (About R$ 39,596). The Road Model Of The Lightest Electric Bicycle In The World Has Also Been Made Available In Two Different Versions. While The Flagship Dura Ace Di2 Is Sold For US$ 7,750 (R$ 39,596), The More Accessible Ultegra Di2 Can Be Purchased For US$ 6,250 (R$ 31,932).

The First Thömus Store To Open Anywhere Outside Switzerland Was Recently Established In The United States. The Manufacturer Has Not Disclosed Whether It Plans To Introduce Its New Super Light Electric Bicycle In The Brazilian Market.

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Geovane Souza

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