Porsche has partnered with German bike maker Rotwild to launch two new full-suspension Efficiency variations of its Cross ebike that was launched again in 2021, promising a “thrilling expertise each downhill and uphill.”
The brand new trail-hungry eBike Cross Efficiency and the eBike Cross Efficiency EXC fashions are basically the identical, however the latter is made to order and accessible with customized paintwork in six choose shade choices, and due to this fact instructions a better price ticket.
Powering the trip is a 250-W Shimano EP-801 mid-drive e-MTB motor that produces max torque of 85 Nm (62.7 lb.ft) and gives three pedal-assist ranges by way of one app-controlled profile, whereas one other brings a Nice Tune Mode to the occasion for the prospect to tweak as much as 15 help parameters. The Shimano setup is accomplished by a 630-Wh downtube battery.
The Efficiency ebikes every include a 12-speed Shimano XT Di2 rear derailleur, and an Auto Shift system is on name for, nicely, computerized gear adjustments relying on cadence, torque and velocity, plus there is a Free Shift setup that enables for gear adjustments with out pedaling.
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The carbon body – in three sizes – is alleged to take design inspiration from the sloping roofline of the Porsche 911 and Taycan vehicles, every ebike rolls with Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro Carbon wheels wrapped in Continental CrossKing tires, there is a Fox 34 Float Manufacturing facility suspension fork for 120 mm of journey and a Fox Float DPS Manufacturing facility air shock out again that provides 100 mm of journey, and stopping energy is offered by Magura MT7 four-piston hydraulic braking.
The eBike Cross Efficiency ebike has a suitably Porsche-like advisable retail value of US$14,250 (ouch), whereas the EXC version is available in at $15,350 (double ouch). Each fashions are on sale now.
The present Sport and Cross ebikes have additionally been handled to an improve to the Shimano EP-801 drive system, with the Sport mannequin additionally gaining a Shimano XT Di1 12-speed derailleur with Free Shift.
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