SAMEBIKE XD26-II

The SAMEBIKE XD26-II is a full-suspension commuter e-bike for riders whose route includes rough patches, with hydraulic disc brakes and a 6061 aluminum frame; the whole bike weighs 25.5 kg. A 500 W motor with 70+ N·m and a 48V 15Ah battery give 55–110 km by the brand's figure.

Highlights

• 500 W motor, 70+ N·m. Five assist levels plus a throttle. The brand's spec table lists 32 km/h; a feature note gives 45 km/h on the throttle.
• 48V 15Ah battery. 720 Wh; 6–8 h to charge.
• Suspension front and rear. An adjustable front fork and a rear shock absorber, plus a seat-tube shock under the saddle.
• Hydraulic disc brakes. Front and rear.
• 26 x 2.1 in Kenda tires. With reflective tape, plus LED front and rear lights.
• Shimano 7-speed. Rated for a 150 kg maximum load.

Who it suits

Commuters who want suspension front and rear, hydraulic brakes and a throttle on a full-size bike, for mixed city and gravel routes. See how fast e-bikes go.

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).