California e-bike company launches new fat tire electric bikes

California e-bike company launches new fat tire electric bikes with 1,000W mid-drive motors

Electrek.co by Micah Toll

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[{"selector":"#anim-d4d2ece8-b9d0-4391-8e0c-6b3f21c75110","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":500,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] CSC Electric Bicycles is the e-bike arm of CSC Motorcycles , a popular motorcycle importer located on the outskirts of Los Angeles.

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[{"selector":"#anim-0d5ccc41-673d-4170-a8ec-de9f0d92e0df","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":500,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The bike will ship in Class 2 mode with a 20 mph (32 km/h) speed limit, but it can be unlocked by the rider to reach 28 mph (45 km/h) on either throttle or pedal assist.

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[{"selector":"#anim-3418c9b3-32b4-446b-ae86-381ae35d4cd4","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":500,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Speaking of torque, the motor includes a true torque sensor to provide the most comfortable and responsive pedal assist. It provides a more natural motor response than cheaper cadence-based pedal assist sensors.

[{"selector":"#anim-311df5e0-4555-42b4-a261-0304dc838093","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":500,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The CSC FT1000MD e-bike combines the high power mid-drive motor with a stainless steel KMC chain for longevity and an 8-speed Shimano Altus derailleur.

[{"selector":"#anim-fd34bea8-e340-4e8f-a4fd-9bfb2b634937","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":500,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Learn more about CSC Electric Bicycles' new CSC FT1000MD, see more photos , and read about the e-bike's full specs at Electrek.co.