Whereas the inspiration derived from its RS Q e-tron Dakar Racer is perhaps restricted to graphics and the truth that it’s all electrical, we’re nonetheless joyful to see an car model develop into bicycles. Even when it’s only a restricted version.
Constructed by Fantic, an Italian model specializing in electrical bikes and scooters, the Audi electrical mountain bike (sure, that’s its official identify, no caps) is actually a re-badged Fantic XEF 1.9 Manufacturing facility eMTB Enduro.
Each fashions share the alloy-and-carbon body, Ohlins fork and shock with 180mm journey, and Brose S-MAG 250W motor with 90Nm torque. It’s powered by a customized Fantic Integra 720Wh battery within the downtube. Information and help mode are on a small show on the handlebar, biking via Eco, Tour, Sport, and Turbo modes.
Drivetrain is SRAM’s GX Eagle mechanical with FSA cranks and SRAM 34t metal chainring. The cassette is an 11-51 SunRace 12-speed mannequin. Brakes are Braking IN.CA.S with 220/203mm rotors.
Vittoria e-Mazza (29×2.6 entrance) and e-Martello (27.5×2.8 rear) tires present moto-like grip on the customized decaled Mavic DeeMax wheels. A Renthal cockpit helps you retain all of it underneath management.
Out there via Audi’s UK web site on its Equipment web page. Out there in three sizes from £8,499.
