ideal FUTOUR E508 WAVE 2023
2023 E-bike
Estimate price |
3,115$
E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Fork RST VOLANT -
Groupset Altus, Shimano -
Suspension Hardtail -
Motor Shimano 250W 40Nm mid-drive -
Battery Shimano STEPS battery (carrier) BT-E6000, 36V, 418Wh (11.6Ah) -
Drivetrain 1 × 8 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Pedelec 28, AL6061-T4/T6, Shimano STEPS, hydroforming, internal brake and cables
Suspension Fork
RST Volant-T, 60mm, adjustable preload
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus RD-M310
Shift Levers
Shimano STEPS switch SW-E6010-L / Shimano Altus SL-M310R
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG31-8, 11-34T
Crank
Shimano STEPS FC-E5000/ SM-CRE50, 38T, 170 mm
Bottom Bracket
STEPS, press-fit
Chain
KMC Z8
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano HB-TX505
Rear Hub
Shimano FH-TX505
Rims
Mach1 640 Disc, 622*21C
Tires
Kenda K 198, reflective, K- Shield 47-622
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano BR-MT200/BL-M201, hydraulic disc brakes, 180/180 mm
Cockpit
Stem
ID - Project, alloy, adjustable angle, diameter 31.8 mm
Handlebar
ID - Project, alloy riser bar, 640 mm
Seat
Saddle
Selle Royal Moody RVS
Seatpost
ID - Project, 31.9 mm
Motor & Battery
Motor
Shimano STEPS center drive unit DU-E5000, 36V, 250W, 40Nm
Battery
Shimano STEPS battery (carrier) BT-E6000, 36V, 418Wh (11.6Ah)
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
About this model
FUTOUR E508 WAVE belongs to the Ideal E Futour model. Ideal launched 11 e-bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Ideal E Futour e-bikes models from 2023, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Ideal FUTOUR E508 WAVE 2023 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 2796$. Ideal FUTOUR E810X WAVE 2023 on the other hand costs 4621$, 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 Touring e-bikes
If you want an acceptable Touring e-bike you should know that the average price is 2429$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Touring e-bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In short, before purchasing your ideal e-bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 2796$. In conclusion, this e-bike price is 15.11% higher than the price of the average Touring e-bike.
Internal Cable Routing
This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The RST VOLANT is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the FUTOUR E508 WAVE e-bike is equipped with the 700c aluminum model. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The FUTOUR E508 WAVE comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.