CSC Electric Bicycles has a brand new mid-drive e-bike able to enter its lineup. The new CSC FT1000MD e-bike would be the strongest mannequin launched so far by the model.
CSC Electric Bicycles is the e-bike arm of CSC Motorcycles, a preferred motorbike importer situated on the outskirts of Los Angeles.
The Azusa-based firm has labored within the motorbike business for over 30 years. In 2018, they started incorporating gentle electric bikes and scooters into their lineup, beginning with their fashionable City Slicker mannequin.
By 2019, they added electric bicycles to the combo with two fat tire e-bike fashions – that’s when the motorbike firm started CSC Electric Bicycles. New fashions adopted together with electric cruisers and cargo e-bikes.
Now, CSC is stepping it up a notch additional with extra energy than ever earlier than.
The new CSC FT1000MD e-bike (they apparently by no means misplaced the motorbike naming scheme from their roots) may even be the model’s first mid-drive e-bike.
The centrally-located Bafang M620 mid-drive motor is legendary for its energy. The drive unit is listed as a 1,000W continuous-rated motor, however is understood to place out much more energy when pushed to the restrict.
The bike will ship in Class 2 mode with a 20 mph (32 km/h) velocity restrict, however it may be unlocked by the rider to achieve 28 mph (45 km/h) on both throttle or pedal help.
The motor additionally places out a most of 160 Nm of torque, which is greater than another shopper e-bike mid-drive motor available on the market. That excessive torque makes brief work of hills and powers the bike by fast acceleration off the road.
Speaking of torque, the motor features a true torque sensor to offer probably the most snug and responsive pedal help. It supplies a extra pure motor response than cheaper cadence-based pedal help sensors.
The CSC FT1000MD e-bike combines the excessive energy mid-drive motor with a stainless-steel KMC chain for longevity and an 8-speed Shimano Altus derailleur.
An adjustable handlebar riser helps riders dial of their bars to probably the most snug top and angle. Full aluminum pedals adorn the cranks and a hydraulic suspension fork up entrance supplies added consolation and higher dealing with when the paths get tough.
Stopping energy comes from Tektro’s Auriga E500 dual-piston hydraulic disc brakes clamping down on 180mm rotors.
The e-bike system comes paired with a colour show and 5 selectable ranges of pedal help, plus a thumb throttle for people who need to take a break from pedaling.
LED lighting within the entrance and rear runs off of the principle battery, so that you by no means have to swap in AA batteries to remain lit at evening.
All of the components appear to be of very good high quality from identify manufacturers. Sure, a Shimano Alivio derailleur may need been good, however a Shimano Altus is lots for nearly any leisure or commuter rider on the market. And whereas many firms have moved to off-brand elements to save cash and shore up dwindling provide traces, CSC appears to be sticking with identify model elements.
Energy comes from a 48V 16Ah lithium-ion battery.
The battery is semi-integrated into the body for a extra streamlined look, and its 768 Wh of capability are barely above common within the business.
We’ve seen greater capability batteries earlier than, however many leaders out there nonetheless use smaller batteries that we see right here.
The 76 lb (34 kg) e-bike is hefty, doubtless largely as a result of that huge motor and large battery aren’t light-weight elements. Neither are these 4″ fat tires, although they make up for his or her weight with superior efficiency in sand, filth and snow.
The bikes don’t come normal with racks or fenders, although there are mounting factors so as to add them should you’d like.
The Bafang Ultra M620 motor is just not an affordable piece of package. Most of the e-bikes we’ve seen that boast this motor are priced within the $4,000+ vary, although they’re often full-suspension e-bikes as properly.
CSC has priced the FT1000MD with an MSRP of $3,295. To additional sweeten the pot, the bike is presently on pre-order with free transport and a $300 low cost dropping the worth to $2,995. Hell, my every day driver mid-drive e-bike prices extra and has half the ability.
And in contrast to most e-bike firms that require a whole upfront cost, CSC simply takes a $200 deposit to carry your pre-order.
CSC’s new e-bikes are presently en route and anticipated to ship in early 2022. The firm defined that they don’t have an actual transport date to supply but because of the bikes’ current predicament of ready in a sea of cargo ships presently parked off of Long Beach.
That’s an issue dealing with most e-bike firms within the US proper now.
Oh yeah, and you’ll have the e-bike in any colour you need, so long as its inexperienced. Though you do no less than get two completely different flavors to select from: Moss Green or Wasabi.
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My previous expertise with CSC has been fairly optimistic, each with their electric bikes and e-bikes. So I’d count on extra of the identical on these bikes.
I beforehand examined out a few their 750W fat tire e-bikes final yr and gave them two thumbs up. You can try that have within the video beneath.
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