EUNORAU META26 1.0

On 26 x 3.0 in Innova tires and an 18 in step-through frame, the EUNORAU META26 1.0 is a city e-bike built around a 500 W rear hub motor and a torque sensor. The brand lists fenders and LED lights front and rear as standard.

Highlights

• 500 W rear hub motor: up to 55 N·m of torque, with torque-sensing assist and a thumb throttle.
• 720 Wh battery: 48 V and 15 Ah. The brand quotes up to 161 km with an optional second 48 V 15 Ah battery fitted.
• 26 in wheels: 26 x 3.0 in Innova tires on an 18 in 6061 aluminum alloy frame.
• Hydraulic discs: 180 mm rotors, with levers that cut the motor.
• Front suspension fork and Shimano 7-speed gearing.
• Weight and load: 31.0 kg by the brand's figure, a 130 kg payload rating and a top speed of 32 km/h.

Who it suits

Commuters and errand riders who want a step-through frame with 26 in wheels and wide 3.0 in tires for rough streets and gravel paths. See how torque sensors compare with cadence sensors.

Good to know

• Its 500 W motor is within the 500 W limit for e-bikes in Ontario, Quebec, B.C. and Alberta; the motor must also stop helping at 32 km/h (25 km/h for B.C.'s light class). Check the rules for your province.
• Range is the brand's figure; speed, hills, rider weight, tire pressure and cold all change it. How to estimate your range.
• Ships free anywhere in Canada (no P.O. boxes).
• That 161 km figure assumes two batteries; the brand gives none for the standard battery alone.