O.P.E.N. OPEN U.P.P.E.R. EKAR 2022
2022 E-bike
Estimate price |
7,400$
E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Ekar -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 1 × 13 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
157cm - 172cm
MD
170cm - 180cm
LG
177cm - 190cm
XL
188cm - 200cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Suspension Fork
Your choice, U.P.: 8.2kg (Medium, 700c, with inner tubes), WI.DE.: 8.2kg (Medium, 700c, with inner tubes), U.P.P.E.R.: 8.0kg (Medium, 700c, with inner tubes)
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Campagnolo Ekar 13-speed
Shift Levers
Campagnolo Ekar hydraulic
Cassette
Campagnolo Ekar 9-42T 13-speed
Crank
Campagnolo Ekar 170mm (XS/S), 172.5mm (M), 175mm (L & XL)
Bottom Bracket
Campagnolo Pro-Tech BB386EVO
Chain
Campagnolo Ekar 13-speed
Wheels
Rims
HED Emporia GA Pro 650b, HED Emporia GA Pro 700c, ENVE AG25 gravel 700c
Tires
Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H 700x40c, Vittoria Peyote/Barzo 27.5x2.1”
Brakes
Brakes
Campagnolo Ekar hydraulic with 160mm rotors
Cockpit
Stem
ENVE Road, 80 (S)/90 (M)/100 (L)/110 (XL)mm
Handlebar
ENVE SES AR Road, 40 (S)/42 (M)/44cm (L&XL)
Headset
included in your frameset of choice
Seat
Saddle
fi'zi:k Tempo Argo R5-150mm, black
Seatpost
ENVE 0-offset, 27,2, 300mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.43 mm | 1.46 mm | 1.5 mm | 1.5 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 279 mm | 279 mm | 279 mm | 279 mm |
| Stack | 523 mm | 552 mm | 581 mm | 605 mm |
| Reach | 366 mm | 377 mm | 388 mm | 402 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 515 mm | 541 mm | 561 mm | 582 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 520 mm | 540 mm | 560 mm | 580 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° | 71 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 105 mm | 130 mm | 155 mm | 180 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1003 mm | 1009 mm | 1015 mm | 1033 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Standover Height | 744 mm | 768 mm | 792 mm | 816 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 157 cm | 170 cm | 177 cm | 188 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 172 cm | 180 cm | 190 cm | 200 cm |
Model Overview
U.P.P.E.R. EKAR is an Open E Upper model. OPEN launched 2 e-bikes of this model so far.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Gravel e-bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Gravel e-bike is 3642$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Gravel e-bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal e-bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 7400$. Comparing this to the average Gravel e-bike price, we see that the price is 103.19% more expensive.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork is made out of carbon, so, it won’t add up to much weight to your e-bike. However, the price you have to pay for a carbon fork is considerably higher.
Wheels
The U.P.P.E.R. EKAR 2022 e-bike is equipped with 700c carbon wheels when leaving the factory. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The U.P.P.E.R. EKAR has Hydraulic Disc brakes. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
This e-bike is available in 4 sizes. They vary from 157 cm – 200 cm (5.15 ft – 6.56 ft). In conclusion, you won’t have a problem finding one that suits you.