Company develops electric bicycle with 510 km of autonomy “capable of climbing Mount Everest on a single charge”

With a lot of autonomy and high technology, the bike named R22 Everest promises to be a differentiator in the electric bike market. Learn more below       

The recent release of Optibike, a traditional manufacturer of electric bicycles in the United States, has created an electric bicycle model that, according to the manufacturer, is “capable of climbing Mount Everest on a single charge”. The model created by Optibike is the R22 Everest, being the highest performance version ever manufactured by the brand.

Learn more about the electric bike “capable of climbing Mount Everest”

A R22 Everest electric bike, a model off-road, was revealed a few days ago by the manufacturer. According to Optibike, its model of Electric Bicycle it is equipped with two batteries, totaling a maximum supply of 3.260 Wh of capacity, which is equivalent to about 6,5 times more power than the batteries found in lower priced electric bicycles.

The batteries are responsible for powering the 1.700-watt motor, perfectly capable of generating torque of up to 19,37 kgfm.

Electric bike that also becomes an electric motorcycle?

Understand how the autonomy of the R22 Everest makes Optibike create a unique and attractive model.

The entire set mentioned above provides the electric bicycle with a range of 510 km, with just one charge, in pedal assistance mode and at a speed of up to 25 km/h, according to Optibike.

However, the electric bicycle can also act as a Electric motorcycle. This was a technique developed by Optibike to give the bike driver a break, which is being operated only by means of the accelerator, and can reach up to 58 km/h of maximum speed. The batteries used in the R22 Everest can also be removed and used separately.

The R22 Everest e-bike also features a double-crown front suspension and 200 mm of travel at the rear, something that ensures a comfortable and stable ride, even in places with the most irregular terrain.

The electric bike capable of climbing Mount Everest also has a 2.700-lumen headlight, enough to run on trails at night, in addition to a rear safety light and front LCD screen that indicates the battery level, speed and odometer of the bike.

Innovative and quirky, but high priced

The excellent climber of Mount Everest may, however, scare off those interested in acquiring her.

Optibike's new electric bike will be expensive for those interested, mainly due to the features and high technology offered by Optibike.

According to the manufacturer, the R22 Everest electric bicycle is being sold for US$ 18,9 thousand, equivalent to R$ 97,9 thousand at the current exchange rate, in direct conversion of the dollar into real.

The value is high not only for its various attributes, but also due to the fact that the electric bicycle is only produced to order, being a model with a differential: it is built by hand, in the Optibike factory, which is located in Colorado, United States. United.