Electra has developed a line of electric bicycles that focus on the urban environment. One of the models, called the Loft Go 7D, manages to reach 32 km/h and offers an above-average autonomy.

A Trek Bicycles, a company that became famous in the 90s for its beach bikes, created the American brand Electra, which this year left the sand aside to bet everything on the urban mobility markets. For this, Electra developed a new line of electric bikes called Loft Go, which for now has two members, one of them being Loft Go 7D, according to the manufacturer, a lighter and faster solution to get around the city.

Loft Go 7D delivers 64 km of autonomy

The Electra model is equipped with a 250W rear hub motor, however its model was not revealed. To escape the big traffic jams, the electric bike reaches around 32 km/h.

Although it has not disclosed many details about the battery, the estimate is that the autonomy is 64 km per charge, the average of what people usually travel daily with their cars, according to company data. There is also a Shimano 7-speed transmission system and a torque sensor that balances the power of the engine according to the rider's pedals. Right off the bat, it's evident that the electric bike was created to please more buyers.

Fleeing from the modern design of competitors, the e-bike uses a more retro look, inspired by bicycles from the past with thinner forks and seats. In addition, all the wires that are part of it are also hidden. The robust downtube also fulfills the role of camouflage the batteries of the model, something that is also possible to see in other electric bicycles.

Electra's electric bike can carry up to 136 kg

An interesting accessory from Step-Over is a kind of luggage rack that can be attached to the electric bicycle, an extra feature that allows you to carry the owner's belongings with greater security. In addition, Electra's model weighs 21 kg and has the capacity to carry up to 136 kg of payload on board, including the rider's weight.

The model is already available in the United States and also in Europe, starting at a price of US$ 1,999.99, according to Electra's website. In direct conversion, this value is equivalent to R$ 10,4 thousand at the current exchange rate. A bit pricey even abroad.

However, a great attraction is the lifetime warranty, which is present on all branded bicycles. For now, there is no expectation of arrival in other markets.

How to turn any bicycle into an electric one?

Converters and conversion kits that can transform any ordinary bicycle into an electric one are increasingly present in the foreign market. However, some companies already officially sell this type of kit in the country.

Equipment with an electric motor is already a way out for those cyclists who are looking to take advantage of electric bicycles without making large investments. Recently, the Chinese CYC, developed the Photon, a conversion kit that stands out for weighing only 3,2 kg, slightly below its competitors.

In addition, while other models do not deliver good performance, the model has a 750 W electric motor, in addition to a screen that can be equipped in the vehicle, controlled by a smartphone application that allows you to make adjustments.

The model is very compact, however, with the Photon, the installation is somewhat more complicated, since the battery, which can be 36 V or 53 V, is also not equipped with the product. Basically, Photon takes advantage of the current and replaces the mechanical part of the bicycle.