ELOPS Long Distance 500 Electric Assist City Bike Step-Through Frame 2022
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category
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Frame Steel
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Wheels 700c
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Groupset microSHIFT Mezzo
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Motor 45Nm hub-drive
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Battery Lithium-ion 36v 14Ah (504Wh) battery in watertight case (IPX5)
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Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Robust steel frame
Suspension Fork
Frame made of 6061 aluminium. Internal cable routing. Removable/replaceable derailleur hanger. Frame weight: 3 kg Steel fork: 1.9 kg.
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Our 1 x 8-speed indexed drivetrain reduces the weight and helps you shift with just one hand. - BTWIN by MICROSHIFT TS39 trigger shifters. 8-speed Microshift H081 11/36 cassette. - Single chainring: 36 teeth - KMC 8.3 EPT chain with quick release and anti-rust coating - Rear derailleur: B'TWIN BY MICROSHIFT RD M25
Bottom Bracket
Flat pedals with a metal axle and aluminium body, Wide underfoot surface designed for comfort and grip, 170mm-long aluminium cranks, Internal bottom bracket houses a torque sensor
Wheels
Tires
The long-distance city tyres have an exclusive tread design that makes them both fast and grippy on dry and wet roads. A high density puncture-proof "bead to bead" nylon tyre liner plus an additional 3mm rubber liner provide excellent protection from punctures and pinching. Tyre dimensions: 38-622 / 700 x 38C Weight: 960 g.
Brakes
Brakes
BTWIN by TEKTRO TKD32 hydraulic disc brakes. These brakes are also used for mountain biking, guaranteeing easy, powerful, progressive braking in all weather conditions. Aluminium shifters. Disc diameter: 180 mm rear, 160 mm front.
Brake Levers
BTWIN by TEKTRO TKD32 hydraulic disc brakes
Seat
Saddle
B'TWIN SPORT 500 foam saddle
Motor & Battery
Motor
Brushless 250-watt motor (Vision industry) in the rear wheel hub with 45Nm torque and torque and cadence sensor in the crank
Battery
Lithium-ion 36v 14Ah (504Wh) battery in watertight case (IPX5)
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD |
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| Wheels | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
Long Distance 500 Electric Assist City Bike Step-Through Frame belongs to the Elops E Long model. ELOPS released 3 e-bikes variations of this model so far.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
General Urban e-bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a General Urban e-bike that is reliable is 2098$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a General Urban e-bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the e-bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
At the moment of the release date, ELOPS Long Distance 500 Electric Assist City Bike Step-Through Frame price was 1580$. If we compare this with the average General Urban e-bike cost we notice that the price is 32.78% lower.
Long Distance 500 Electric Assist City Bike Step-Through Frame components
Fork material
The fork is made out of aluminum, which is a lighter material. However, it is not as tough, nor durable as steel is.
Wheels size
The wheels on Long Distance 500 Electric Assist City Bike Step-Through Frame are the 700c type. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This e-bike has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
