Ridstar Q20 Lite

Ridstar's Q20 Lite is a compact, full-suspension e-bike for riders who want throttle power and gears on 20 in wheels: a 1000 W motor with 75 N·m, a removable 48V 15Ah battery and a Shimano 7-speed. The brand quotes up to 80 km with pedal assist and up to 48 km on throttle alone.

Highlights

• 1000 W motor, 75 N·m. Throttle and pedal assist; 40 km/h is the brand's top speed figure.
• Removable 48V 15Ah battery. 720 Wh, and about 4–6 h to charge.
• Dual suspension. The brand lists dual suspension, including rear shock absorbers.
• Mechanical disc brakes. Paired with the Shimano 7-speed transmission.
• 150 kg maximum load. On an aluminum frame.

Who it suits

Riders who spend their time on dirt, gravel and grass and want suspension at both ends to soften it. See how fast e-bikes go.

Good to know

• Its 1000 W motor is above the 500 W limit for e-bikes in Ontario, Quebec, B.C. and Alberta, so it is sold for private-property use. See the rules by 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 does not list the tire width; the wheels are 20 in.