Torq 700c Trekking

3 years consecutive winner of the Tour de Presteigne (the world's premier electric bike rally), 3000 kms of Africa, the big river ride along the entire length of the Mississippi, Melbourne to Sydney, London to Paris by a physically challenged person, the 5400 km Silk road in China and Cycling Plus Magazine's Bike of Year 2007 (..and that’s only half of it). No other electric bike out there has gone the distance, chewed as many roads and been praised worldwide as the Torq. A beautifully crafted machine of grace and grit, let the Torq take you as far as you want to go.

Now offer with options for NuVinci N360 hubs continuous variable transmission with 360 % range and hydraulic brakes with electric cut off, or Shimano Alfine 8 speeds complete with Alfine hydraulic disc brakes.

Components

Frame	:	6061 Aluminium Alloy T4 T6 , 19” Seat tube height.
Tyres	:	700c x 45 Schwalbe Marathon Plus
Rim	:	Weinmann Rigida XTB 26 , Al Alloy double wall, CNC sidewall
Spokes	:	13G Sandvik T302 Stainless steel spokes
Brakes (Front)	:	Shimano mechanical BRM 495 disc brakes and 180Ø disc rotor
Brakes (Rear)	:	Shimano mechanical BRM 495 mechanical disc brakes
Gears	:	Shimano Deore 9 speed / option Shimano Nexave 8 speeds with BRIM 70R roller brake
Front fork	:	Suspension front fork with Al Alloy crown 50mm travel
Handlebars and Head Stem	:	Al Alloy handle bar, and 3D forged threadless head stem
Chainguard	:	Polycarbonate
Mudguard	:	Polycarbonate with stainless steel supports
Chainwheel	:	Al Alloy chainring and crank, 52T
Chain	:	KMD Rust resistant
Stand	:	Al Alloy side kick stand / option Pletscher foldable double leg centre kick stand
Rear Carrier	:	Al alloy Massload CL550-1/ option Pletscher Genius
Seat post	:	400 mm length Steel 28.6 Ø  flipable for battery removal
Lighting	:	Spanninga Micro FF and rear RL940 with LED , option L700 – 700 lumen high power light, powered from main battery
Cycle computer and battery gauge	:	Cateye Velo 8, and LED battery gauge / option built in Cycle Analyst from Grin Technology Canada
Secondary battery connection	:	Secondary battery connection cable and Anderson pole connector 15/45 included for placement at rear carrier.
Front basket	:	Option of Al alloy front basket support and stainless steel or rattan basket, with bracket for front light extension.

Electric System

Motor	:	Nominal rated 200W (AU, SG), 250W (EU), 300 W NZ, 350W (USA) Brushless DC hub motor with planetary gears. Peak wattage up to 700W
Controller	:	PWM microprocessor and LED self diagnostic system. Overload protection 20 Amps, low voltage protection 31.5 V. Operation mode E-Bike, Pedal Assist (EPAC) , Dual Mode options available
Battery	:	37V 10Ah ( 370 Wh ) Lithium ion Polymer battery 3.1 kgs, option 37V 14Ah (518Wh) 3.8 kgs, and Samsung cells option. UN38.3 transportation certification
Charger	:	Hi-power 4 amps smart charger, Al casing and cooling fan, Charge time 3 hours for 10Ah, 4 hours for 14 Ah. Complete approvals UL and etc

Performance

Maximum Speed	:	25km/h (EU) , 20 mph (USA)
Range	:	10 Ah battery ~ 40 kms (25 miles) on Ebike mode, 14Ah battery 80 kms on Pedal Assist Mode
Bike weight	:	22 kgs, 48 lbs