Optibike has released a new electric mountain bike with an unrivaled 290km range. The Optibike RIOT eMTB is available in US and EU versions with 750W and 250W motors respectively. The Optibike RIOT is an all-terrain e-bike and the company says it is the most powerful of its kind. The US version of the e-bike has a maximum torque of 190Nm. The extended range of the RIOT eMTB is due to its large 1,620Wh battery.
The new powerful Optibike e-bike is a
class 1 bike in the US. Its powerful torque rating of 190Nm allows the bike to
easily navigate inclines with up to 46% gradient. The top speed of the bike is
limited to about 32km/h. The EU version of the RIOT eMTB has a top speed of
25km/h and this restriction is based on EU regulations. Both versions of the
RIOT eMTB come with a dual-sided pedelec torque sensor and a 1,620Wh
lithium-ion battery.
The Optibike RIOT has an LCD mounted on
its handlebar and an optional 2,700 headlight for enhanced night visibility.
The front of the bike features a RockShox ZEB Ultimate Suspension Fork, while a
Fox 230 x 65 Float X Air Shock is present at the rear. Both front and rear
suspensions offer 170mm of travel. An optional 14-speed Rohloff geared hub or
cassette and derailleur can be utilized to personalize the bike. The RIOT eMTB
has a carbon fiber frame and swingarm which makes it to be significantly light
at about 31kg.
The Optibike RIOT electric mountain bike
is now available for pre-order at a starting price of US$ 14,400. Optibike has not
provided any clear details on when customers will start receiving their
purchases. However, the company says there are limited quantities of the RIOT
eMTB although the actual numbers were not stated.
