I was just wondering if anybody has tried newer version of BMW e-bike[ 2017/2018] with Brose motor? Do you know which generation of Brose motor does it use? What do you think about it? Are there any better new road e-bikes available for the price of £1700?

Kedzis

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I've not ridden one, but if I was in the market I would definitely be testriding one of these.

Deleted member 4366

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  I was just wondering if anybody has tried newer version of BMW e-bike[ 2017/2018] with Brose motor? Do you know which generation of Brose motor does it use? What do you think about it? Are there any better new road e-bikes available for the price of £1700?

Perhaps if you gave a link, you might get some replies.

Kedzis

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Brose motor. 90nm toque. 504wh battery nicely integrated. Intergated lights, mudguards. What's not to like?

Deleted member 4366

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  Brose motor. 90nm toque. 504wh battery nicely integrated. Intergated lights, mudguards. What's not to like?

Everything about it seems to be wrong. Why would you want a 90NM motor on a hybrid type bike that's restricted to 15mph? All that torque would do is jerk you off when you to start to pedal - mashing the gears in the process. Also, at nearly 23kg, it's a bit porky compared with similar bikes. They could have saved a lot of weight if they'd dumped that adjustable stem and crappy forks.

I can see why they're being dumped on Ebay.

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Front mudguard is far too short, the motor will receive a steady spray in wet weather. Rear mudguard has only one support.

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  All that torque would do is jerk you off when you to start to pedal

Feck!! ......... amazing what they can do these days, gotta be a first in ebike design

Deleted member 4366

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  All that torque would do is jerk you off when you to start to pedal

That's what an engineer told me before he died. He also said that there was no way of stopping it, so only for the brave.

Kedzis

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I agree with you about the fork, and stem, it would be much better with carbon fork. I read about clattering mudguard so you may be right they should have another support, somebody also mentioned they do not have any mounts for bottle cage nor the rack for the luggage which could be handy for a commuter bike. Regarding the torque I am not sure if too much of it is a problem as you can change the riding mode and it may help heavy bike with heavy rider. BMW said they do not service it only motor has to be checked at 15k miles and normal maintenance is to be done at normal bike shop. I like the design and specs for reduced price as similar bikes like Specialized Vado cost almost twice as much and Giant is around £1000 more. I have short commute about 5 miles each way and I don't really need it, but I would like to have an e-bike for those days when I do not feel like pedaling...

What is the range of the BMW active hybrid e

Providing the energy for the electric pedal assistance – over a range of up to 100 km [62 miles] – is a removable 504 Wh battery.

Are electric hybrid bikes worth it?

Most electric hybrid bikes are comfortable to ride in all conditions and can tackle everything from smooth tarmac and cobbled streets to canal paths – and one of the big reasons for this is their wide tyres. Many are fitted with tyres that are wider than road bike tyres but narrower than mountain bike tyres.

How does BMW Active Hybrid work?

BMW X6 ActiveHybrid SpecsThe system uses three gearsets in the transmission that split power between the gasoline engine and the two electric motors. The two electric motors are run by a large battery pack. The transmission determines when the car should run on electric power, gasoline or a combination of the two.

How much does the BMW ebike cost?

The new BMW Active Hybrid E-Bike with a modern, almost noiseless drive unit offers an extended range. The e-bike is equipped with an innovative LED battery charge status display. Plus, the front display has a smartphone connection that can be controlled via the app! Priced from £2,795.00*.