EUNORAU META275 2.0

A step-through city e-bike on 27.5 x 2.6 in tires, the EUNORAU META275 2.0 pairs big wheels with a 500 W rear hub motor, torque-sensing assist and a front suspension fork. It comes in an 18 in frame and weighs 31.0 kg by the brand's figure.

Highlights

• 500 W rear hub motor: up to 55 N·m of torque, with a torque sensor and a thumb throttle.
• 720 Wh battery: 48 V and 15 Ah. Fit the optional second 48 V 15 Ah battery and the brand quotes up to 161 km.
• 27.5 in wheels: 2.6 in wide tires on a 6061 aluminum alloy step-through frame.
• Brakes: hydraulic discs with 180 mm rotors and a motor cut-off in each lever.
• Shimano 7-speed gearing and a top speed of 32 km/h by the brand's figure.
• City kit: fenders and LED lights front and rear, per the brand's spec, plus a 130 kg payload rating.

Who it suits

Commuters and path riders who want large 27.5 in wheels on a frame they can step through, with a throttle for starts at lights. Read how torque and cadence sensors differ.

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).
• The brand's 161 km figure is for two batteries; it does not give one for the standard battery.