The electric bike is geared towards older riders or anyone who might need an extra boost to conquer hills.
Colorado-based high-performance ebike maker Optibike has launched a new version of its powerful R17 carbon-framed off-road ebike that's aimed at riders over 50, and is "built for durability and rock-solid handling."
"As we age, three main metabolic changes occur," said company founder, Jim Turner. "We lose muscle mass, gain weight, and our maximum oxygen uptake decreases. This all translates into less ability to climb hills and travel longer distances. A rider of 60 years old may have 30 percent less power ability than when they were 30. Combined with an increase in body mass, this means the 60-year-old will need a more powerful eMTB than someone 30 years old."
Thanks to its generous battery, this Class 1 version of its powerful R17 carbon-framed off-road ebike provides up to 126 miles of per-charge range at 20 mph, or as much as 180 miles at 15 mph.
Hand-built in Colorado, the limited-run Riot has a starting price of US$14,400. An EU version is also available.