For the last decade, e-bikes have grown in popularity, coming in all manner of shapes and sizes, but \u2013 from a styling perspective \u2013 they have shared certain characteristics, tending towards a standard bike frame, with a battery included as an unsightly afterthought.\u00a0\nToday, though, a number of brands...
For the last decade, e-bikes have grown in popularity, coming in all manner of shapes and sizes, but – from a styling perspective – they have shared certain characteristics, tending towards a standard bike frame, with a battery included as an unsightly afterthought.
Today, though, a number of brands are paying far more attention to design, and things are improving. In October 2021 we previewed the, which has taken the e-bike, and elevated it to the next level, especially from a design perspective. And whilst it doesn’t have the head-turning style quirks of the VanMoof, the new Volt London e-bike is a refined take on a classic city bicycle.
Playing to an urban crowd, the Volt London e-bike eschews multiple gears, and provides everything you need via a single-speed set-up. Single-speed bikes are traditionally much easier to maintain, without the need for derailleur and gear maintenance. They also boast other benefits, such as making the bike lighter, and easier to ride. But single-speed models have their drawbacks, too.
Volt claims that the battery powering the London will deliver a range up to 70 miles in pedal-assisted mode, but this will depend on the level of assistance you require, as well as the nature of the terrain you’re riding on. And the battery – with a 1,000 charge/discharge cycles – takes three to four hours to fully recharge.
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