Taubik Westridge 29T

The Taubik Westridge 29T is a 29 in hardtail electric mountain bike with a torque sensor, so the assist builds with the pressure you put on the pedals. An SR Suntour fork with 100 mm of travel and Kenda Booster Pro tires make it a match for riders who split their time between trails and town.

Highlights

• 500 W Sutto motor, 65 N·m: torque-sensor assist that tracks your pedalling effort.
• 48V 15Ah Samsung battery, UL certified: 720 Wh, with up to 100 km per charge by the brand's figure.
• SR Suntour XCM fork: the XCM-PM-DS-HLO 29, with 100 mm of travel.
• 29 x 2.4 in Kenda Booster Pro tires and Zoom dual-piston hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm rotors.
• Shimano Acera 8-speed on a 6061 aluminum hardtail frame; 29.7 kg, with a 130 kg maximum load.

Who it suits

Riders who want a hardtail in the 500 W class for gravel roads, trails and the ride to work. To see why the sensor matters, read torque vs cadence sensors.

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).