Riding'times Z8

Pick the Riding'times Z8 with one 48V 15.6Ah battery, or the Z8 Pro with two: both give riders a compact moped-style frame, a long seat with room for a passenger and 20 x 4.0 in fat tires. Each runs a geared rear hub rated at 500 W, with 1500 W peak and 80 N·m.

Highlights

• Z8: one battery. 48V 15.6Ah (750 Wh); 80–97 km on pedal assist or 40–80 km on throttle, by the brand's figures.
• Z8 Pro: two batteries. 2 × 48V 15.6Ah (1500 Wh); 161–193 km on pedal assist or 80–121 km on throttle.
• Speed modes. It ships limited to 25 km/h; the brand's top speed figure is 50 km/h.
• Full suspension. An aluminum hydraulic front fork with 170 mm (6.7 in) of travel; the Z8 has a double-spring rear, the Z8 Pro a hydraulic rear shock.
• Brakes and charging. Mechanical discs front and rear plus an electronic brake; a charge takes 7–9 h.
• 150 kg maximum load. That figure includes a passenger.

Who it suits

Everyday riders who want fat-tire stability for gravel, light trails and errands, with a battery choice to match how far they go. See how fat tires do in winter.

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).
• Battery, range and rear suspension differ by version; pick Z8 or Z8 Pro when you order.