FREESKY Ranger Air M-540

The FREESKY Ranger Air M-540 pairs a low step-through frame with a hub motor in each wheel, so you can step through instead of swinging a leg over and still get front and rear drive. Each motor is rated at 2000 W peak, a 48V 25Ah battery (1200 Wh) runs both, and you can switch between rear-wheel and dual drive.

Highlights

• Low-step frame: upgraded 6061 aluminum in a step-through shape, on 26 x 4.0 in fat tires.
• Switchable drive: two 2000 W peak hub motors with 105 N·m each by the brand's figures; ride on the rear motor alone or both.
• Range: 97–169 km on one motor and 64–97 km on both, by FREESKY's figures, from a battery the brand rates IPX7.
• Suspension and brakes: a 120 mm oil-sprung fork, a 180 mm coil rear shock, and 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes on 180 mm rotors.
• Controls: Shimano 7-speed, cadence-sensor pedal assist and a throttle; top speed is 55 km/h by the brand's figure.
• Weight and charging: 43.1 kg with a 181 kg maximum load; FREESKY quotes 8 h for a full charge.

Who it suits

It suits riders who find a high top tube awkward but still want two-motor drive and fat tires for gravel, sand or snow. For cold-weather tips, read our guide to fat tires in Canadian winters.

Good to know

• Check the motor rating and the rules for your province before riding on public roads.
• 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).
• FREESKY's FAQ says its e-bikes are set to 32 km/h by default.