ⓘ Corratec
Featuring automatic shifting, a new e-bike from Corratec aims to eliminate the hassle of stop-and-go city riding. The E-Power Trekking 28 PX8 RD Wave Automatic comes equipped with a powerful Bosch mid-drive motor and is designed for high riding comfort. Fenders, a rear rack, and integrated lighting are already included out of the box.
Silvio Werner (translated by Silvio Werner), Published 🇩🇪
The E-Power Trekking 28 PX8 RD Wave Automatic from Corratec is a versatile new electric bike. As its name suggests, the bike supports automatic shifting. Its 11-speed Shimano Cues Di2 derailleur system is electronically operated and can also shift automatically. This can reduce the need for manual shifting, particularly in city traffic and frequent stop-and-go riding. Although an electric motor can compensate to some extent for a reluctance to change gears, doing so also places unnecessarily high loads on the drivetrain, which is best avoided.
Corratec uses a Bosch Performance Line PX mid-drive motor and fits a generously sized 800 Wh battery, promising an impressive range. The Bosch Kiox 500 display is large and supports color. It can show not only speed information but also navigation directions, for example. Braking is handled by hydraulic disc brakes with four pistons each, specifically Tektro Orion HD-M6040 brakes. The suspension fork offers 80 millimeters of travel.
The E-Power Trekking 28 PX8 RD Wave Automatic already comes with virtually everything needed for road use, including front and rear fenders and lights. It also has a kickstand and a rear rack. The rack is compatible with the MIK system. A chain guard is included as well. The stated price is €4,599, and the maximum permissible total weight is 140 kilograms, but the bike's own weight has not been specified. It is likely to weigh (well) over 25 kilograms. Corratec is active not only in Germany, but also particularly in other European countries.
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