Riese & Müller Riese & Müller Packster2 70 touring 2024
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum
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Wheels 20"
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Travel Front 80mm
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Travel Rear 80mm
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Fork Suntour MOBIE
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Groupset XT
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Suspension Full
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Motor Bosch mid-drive
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Battery Akku Bosch Powertube750 Vertical ( 2x ); Akku Bosch Powertube 750 Vertical ( 2x )*
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Drivetrain 1 × 11
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Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Aluminum
Suspension Fork
Suntour Mobie 34 CGO Boost, 20", 80mm
Rear Shock
X-Fusion Glyde*
Drivetrain
Shift Levers
Shimano XT 11-S Linkglide
Cassette
Shimano CUES CS-LG400-11,11-50T
Crank
Riese & Müller, 170mm
Chain
KMC X11 ( 123x )
Chain Guide
Kettenschutzring; Chain guard*
Pedals
VP R&M Custom
Wheels
Front Hub
Novatec Boost Cargo Disc 32H
Rear Hub
Novatec Boost, QR, 36H
Rims
Mach1 Trucky30 20" CNC; Mach1 Trucky30 26" CNC
Spokes
Sapim Leader 2,0 mm, Inox, black ( 18x )
Tires
Schwalbe Big Ben Plus 55-406 Reflex; Schwalbe Super Moto-X 62-559 Reflex; Reifen 20" SmartSamPlus 60-406 ECE-R75*; Schwalbe Smart Sam Plus 57-559 Reflex*
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Auriga Comp HD-500, disc brake; Magura MT C ABS*; Tektro TRP C 2.3 disc brake*
Cockpit
Stem
Satori, 60 mm, +/-17°
Handlebar
Satori Horizon, 31,8 mm, 9°, B=620 mm; Satori Noirette Plus, 31,8 mm, Alu*
Grips
Ergon ergonomic
Headset
Acros Integration X, block lock; Cane Creek ViscoSet
Seat
Saddle
Selle Royal New Lookin Male Eco; Selle Royal New Lookin Female Evo R&M*
Seatpost
Satori Trident; Satori Elegance-LT OV 34,9 x 405mm*
Motor & Battery
Motor
Bosch Cargo Line (smart system)
Battery
Akku Bosch Powertube750 Vertical ( 2x ); Akku Bosch Powertube 750 Vertical ( 2x )*
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
Model Overview
Packster2 70 touring belongs to the Rieseandmuller E Packster2 model. Riese & Müller released 4 e-bikes variations of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2024 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Riese & Müller Packster2 70 family 2024 is the cheapest e-bike model and costs 10199$. Riese & Müller Packster2 70 automatic 2024 is the most expensive one and costs 11599$.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Utility e-bikes
If you want an acceptable Utility e-bike you should know that the average price is 3636$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Utility e-bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal e-bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 10539$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Packster2 70 touring price is 189.85% higher than the average cost of an Utility e-bike.
Average weight for Utility e-bikes
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of an Utility e-bike is 35.21 kg (77.62 lbs). You will have a greater advantage on climbs if your bike is easier than the average. On descents, however, a heavier bike will give you extra speed.
Weighing 41.1 kg (90.61 lbs), the Packster2 70 touring model is much heavier than average. In short, the average Utility e-bike weight is 16.73% lower than this one.
Overview of components
Fork
The Packster2 70 touring comes factory-installed with the Suntour MOBIE fork. This has a travel range of 80mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Rear Shock
The Packster2 70 touring has a rear shock with a travel of 80mm. The model X-Fusion Glyde* is the one installed in this e-bike. Rear shocks give you increased comfort, control, and traction, which is important when cornering or braking. This allows you to ride faster on bumpy roads. To sum up, always consider getting a bike that has a rear shock as well.
Wheels
The Packster2 70 touring 2024 e-bike is equipped with 20″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. The 20″ wheels are a good fit for folding bikes, BMX, or children bikes. In conclusion, you can use them better on-road, and less on technical terrain.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Riese & Müller Packster2 70 touring is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
