Amsterdam's ebike maker Vanmoof now has some company in the cycling capital of the world as bicycle maker Veloretti goes into production of its first ebikes. Both the traditional-looking Ivy and the more modern Ace feature automatic gear-shifting, a Gates belt drive and a Bafang mid-mounted motor.
Essentially the only difference between the two new electric-assist rides is the overall design, with the vintage-styled Ivy rocking a low top tube for riders between 1.64 and 1.84 m tall (5.38 - 6 ft) to step through, while the full-bodied Ace road warrior has a chunkier full frame that's designed for folks between 1.73 and 2 m (5.67 - 6.56 ft) in height.
The frame and fork on both models are fashioned from aluminum, helping towards a weight of 21 kg (46 lb). They each sport a Bafang 250-W mid-mounted motor for 65 Nm (48 lb.ft) of torque, and are treated to a Gates Carbon belt drive for low maintenance commutes.
There's no throttle here, but riders can expect assist up to 25 km/h (15.5 mph), and the ebikes benefit from Enviolo CT N310 stepless shifting, which automatically changes gears so the rider can focus on the road. And Veloretti reckons that the removable 510-Wh Li-ion battery should be good for between 60 and 120 km (37.2 - 74.5 miles) of per-charge range.
The ebikes ride on double-wall aluminum rims wrapped in CST Performance tires, with a retro-cool all-white tire option available for both models. Stopping power comes courtesy of Schaeffer hydraulic disc braking.
Elsewhere, there's LED lighting front and back, full fenders and a kickstand, and an Abus Shield 5650 lock has been included too. The Matrix display on the handlebar provides essential ride information, while a Commodule app for iOS/Android allows for status checks, navigation aids and theft protection smarts. The ebikes also boast GPS, Bluetooth, and cellular 3G/4G connectivity.
Both the Ivy and Ace ebikes are available to order now for €2,399 (about US$2,840) direct from Veloretti. Shipping is expected to start at the end of July, though only to Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands at the moment. The video below has more.
Source: Veloretti
