Ridley has launched its first electric road bike called the Ridley E-Grifn. The new e-bike is well suited for urban as well as off-road movement and it comes with some decent features. The performance cycling company is offering both pedal-powered and assisted versions of the Grifn.
The E-Grifn reflects the uncompromising
design strategy of Ridley and it comes with the Mahle X20 drive unit. The drive
unit itself contributes about 3.2kg to the overall weight of the e-bike. The
bike’s torque sensor is capable of delivering a maximum torque of 55Nm which is
a decent output for a hub motor. The Mahle X20 drive unit delivers almost zero
mechanical resistance at speeds above 25 km/h. the Ridley E-Grifn
has a 350Wh integrated battery in addition to an optional 171Wh range extender.
The range extender, if included, replaces the water bottle mount on the e-bike.
The E-Grifn can be fully recharged in just
3.5 hours and achieves 80% charge within two hours. The bike has a 72-degree
steerer that straddles between the steeper angles of a performance road bike
and a shallower gravel bike. It has a lower bottom bracket than other
performance road bikes and 420mm mainstays. This design allows the e-Grifn to
generate the needed optimal power when accelerating. The bike is versatile to
ride on the road and in slight off-road conditions and will come with up to
42mm tires. Buyers can decide to do away with the front derailleur clamp to
suit their gearing preferences. Mechanical and electronic gear shifting options
are available with the E-Grifn.
Customers can finetune their preferences
for the Ridley E-Grifn and Grifn via the company’s online configurator. This
also includes the desired paintwork for the bike. The Ridley E-Grifn is priced
starting from € 5,499 (US$ 5,910) and can be purchased directly via the company’s
website.
