Cowboy Cruiser e-bike gives a extra upright journey

When premium e-bike maker Cowboy launched its Adaptive Energy replace earlier this yr, Engadget’s Mat Smith questioned when a brand new mannequin would arrive. We have now the reply immediately as the corporate introduced the Cowboy Cruiser. The brand new variant encourages a extra upright design for a relaxed Dutch driving place. It additionally features a wider saddle — a characteristic that was on the high of our want checklist for the Belgian firm’s newest iteration.

The Cowboy Cruiser weighs 19.3 kg (42.5 lbs) and consists of consolation grips and a “distinctive raised and curved handlebar to facilitate a pure hand place.” Its saddle is wider and has an elevated gear ratio in comparison with earlier fashions. The e-bike has a wi-fi charging cellphone mount, and, like with all of its fashions, its companion app integrates with Google Maps. As well as, it has a detachable battery, carbon belt, mudguards and “puncture-resistant” 47mm tires. In fact, the entire firm’s fashions have crash detection.

With its lineup getting extra crowded, Cowboy renamed its present e-bikes, “making it simpler for purchasers to seek out the e-bike which most accurately fits their private wants.” The unique C4 mannequin is now referred to as the Cowboy Traditional, and the C4ST turns into the Cruiser ST.

The Cowboy Cruiser is accessible beginning immediately for an “introductory worth” of £2,690 ($3,393.43). You should purchase it in black and sand colorways from the company website or any of its 300 retail companions throughout Europe.