More fun than expected Specialized electric mountain bike trial ride
2020.09.14Although electric mountain bikes cannot replace traditional mountain bikes in a certain sense, they provide a new way of riding.
If we have not tried riding an electric mountain bike, we will have some misunderstandings about it more or less. Some people think that this violates the most basic pedaling principle of bicycles and makes riding less pure. But in terms of riding efficiency, electric mountain bikes are undoubtedly much higher than traditional mountain bikes. Especially for cycling enthusiasts who like wild adventures, electric mountain bikes can make them go faster and farther.
Nowadays, many vehicle brands have launched electric mountain bikes, and the accessory market is also very mature. The vast majority of mountain electric vehicles use a mid-mounted motor design. The advantage of this design is that it will not disrupt the balance of the entire vehicle, which is really important for mountain bikes. As for the battery storage design, it ranges from hidden to external. Different from traditional battery bikes, electric mountain bikes will give a certain boost based on the rider's riding status. According to the comprehensive data of torque and cadence, the calculation process will give output power. Some models also have adjustable power output modes.
On August 22-24, Specialized China held a three-day electric mountain bike trial ride in Taiwu. For Specialized dealers, this is the first time they have come to Taiwu, and it is also the first time they truly experience electric mountain bikes. Specialized China brings several mainstream electric mountain bikes, namely Kenevo and Levo series. During the three-day test ride, the editor experienced several models of Kenevo and Levo.