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We consider that everybody ought to be capable of benefit from the thrill of driving a motorbike, and with our latest fashions, we’re offering folks with a classy, versatile, and accessible possibility for his or her each day commutes and adventures
SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB)
April 15, 2023
Today Velotric, established producer of e-mobility options, launched direct gross sales of Thunder 1 and Thunder 1 ST, two modern and clever e-bikes designed for city driving and past. The new bikes are the newest additions to Velotric’s e-bike catalog, and are fueled by the corporate’s new proprietary E-series drive system (E35 / E35+). Thunder 1 is obtainable for $1,799 USD in Frozen Blue or Crystal Black, whereas Thunder 1 ST is $1,499 USD in Lava and Sand.
According to Adam Zhang, Co-Founder of Velotric, “We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our Thunder 1 collection and are delighted to deliver bikes of this high quality at this value to the market. We consider that everybody ought to be capable of benefit from the thrill of driving a motorbike, and with our latest fashions, we’re offering folks with a classy, versatile, and accessible possibility for his or her each day commutes and adventures.
“Because of their built-in electrical parts to make sure a clear and modern look, Thunder 1 and Thunder 1 ST are designed to look identical to common bikes. They weigh an ultralight 36lbs / 16kg, are geared up with a bunch of sensible options, and have high of the road technical specs to supply riders with the last word biking expertise. Components embrace TEKTRO HD-R280 hydraulic disc brakes, a SHIMANO 8-speed drivetrain, PROWHEEL narrow-wide chainring, Novatec thru-axle hubs, e-bike puncture-resistant tires, and Selle Royal saddles.
“We’ve spent numerous hours designing and testing our Thunder collection bikes to make sure they meet the best requirements of efficiency, comfort, and security,” mentioned Co-Founder and Head of R&D, Eric Xiao. “This is the primary time we’re utilizing a torque PAS sensor and developed our Smart+ Hub system, which is filled with IoT sensors, making Thunder 1 our first ever ‘sensible’ bike—full with smartphone options.
”Thunder 1 is powered by the model’s E35+ system and operates at the side of a smartphone companion app to manage a large number of clever options, together with automated Bluetooth or fingerprint unlocking, and real-time monitoring of driving knowledge. It additionally works with Smart+ Hub, which ensures anti-theft safety through GPS monitoring. Meanwhile, Thunder 1 ST is powered by the model’s E35 system and works with the Apple® Find My™ community to forestall bike loss.
The E-series drive system options an inside rotor 12.6:1 excessive discount ratio motor that delivers a max torque of 45Nm and a high velocity of 20 mph. The compact system battery makes use of 36V 9.8 Ah 21700 Samsung cells (one of the crucial respected battery producers within the trade) and is UL2271 Recognized and delivers a max vary of 70 miles on Thunder 1 and 52 miles on Thunder 1 ST. The torque sensor mirrors the rider’s energy enter via the pedals, guaranteeing a easy trip and conserving power. The system additionally includes a proprietary algorithm that data charging knowledge and sends reminders to customers.
“At Velotric, we consider that each trip is an journey ready to occur,” mentioned Co-Founder and Head of Marketing, Ted Li. “With our Thunder collection, we’re offering riders with a modern and versatile solution to discover the town and uncover new routes. Our e-bikes are usually not solely sensible and intuitive, however they’re additionally enjoyable to trip and ideal for anybody seeking to expertise the enjoyment of biking in an entire new approach.” Media wishing to interview Velotric personnel ought to contact PR agent Borjana Slipicevic at [email protected]
About Velotric
Velotric is on a mission to rekindle the enjoyment of driving. Led by {hardware} co-founder of Lime, Adam Zhang, with the group comprising minds from Lime, Giant, Specialized and Decathlon, Velotric bikes are fueled by the proprietary Velopower drive system optimized for larger efficiency and better affordability so to go on adventures, spark pleasure, and keep in mind why you discovered to trip a motorbike within the first place: as a result of it’s enjoyable.
