California Bicycle Factory Retro S 2019
2019 E-bike
Estimate price |
2,499$
Weight | 22.67 kg E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Steel -
Wheels 700c -
Suspension Rigid -
Motor Bafang 250W 50Nm hub-drive -
Battery Weight: 5.5 lbs (2.49 kg), Voltage: 48 volts, Amp Hours: 8 ah, Watt Hours: 384 wh, Chemistry: Lithium-ion -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Stainless Steel, Polished Silver
Suspension Fork
Rigid Stainless Steel, 100mm Hub Spacing, 9.6mm Threaded Axle with 17mm Nuts
Drivetrain
Cassette
1 Single Speed Shaft Drive
Crank
Forged Alloy, 165mm Length
Pedals
Wellgoy Aluminum Alloy Narrow Platform with Fixed Pins, Silver
Wheels
Rims
Aluminum Alloy, Double Wall, Machined Sidewalls, 25mm Outer Width, 36 Hole, Silver
Spokes
Stainless Steel, 14 Gauge, Silver with Nipples
Tires
Kenda, 700 x 28c (28-622)
Cockpit
Stem
Zoom Quill, Adjustable Height, Adjustable Angle, 100mm Length, 31.8mm Clamp Diameter
Handlebar
Aluminum Alloy, Mid-Rise, Swept Back, 600mm Length, Silver
Grips
Flat, Stitched Leather, Locking
Headset
External Cups, Straight 1-1/8"
Seat
Saddle
Classic, Leather, Tab Mounts on Back
Seatpost
Zoom, Aluminum Alloy
Motor & Battery
Motor
Weight: 6.5 lbs (2.94 kg), Brand: Bafang, Type: Rear-Mounted Geared Hub, Nominal Output: 250 watts, Peak Output: 350 watts, Torque: 50 Newton meters
Battery
Weight: 5.5 lbs (2.49 kg), Voltage: 48 volts, Amp Hours: 8 ah, Watt Hours: 384 wh, Chemistry: Lithium-ion
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 20" |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 120 cm |
About this model
Retro S is part of the Californiabicyclefactory E Retro model. 2 e-bikes variations carry this model name so far. Check out the entire range from 2019 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
California Bicycle Factory Retro S 2019 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 2499$. California Bicycle Factory Retro R 2019 on the other hand costs 2699$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for General Urban e-bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy General Urban e-bike is 2098$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a General Urban e-bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check e-bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 2499$. If we compare this with the average General Urban e-bike cost we notice that the price is 19.11% higher.
Average weight for General Urban e-bikes
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a General Urban e-bike, we get 24.08 kg (53.09 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
California Bicycle Factory Retro S it’s weighing 22.67 kg (49.98 lbs). At this weight, is a bit lighter than average. In other words, this model is 6.22% lighter than the average General Urban e-bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
Retro S has a steel fork, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels size
The Retro S 2019 e-bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Retro S has Rim brakes. Rim brakes are cheaper than hydraulic brakes, and also easier to maintain. However, they have problems in wet conditions.