Ruff BIGGY: an electric bike that looks like a scrambler
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New to the electric bike lineup from German manufacturer Ruff Cycles, BIGGIE stands out for its retro and modern design.
Elegantly designed electric bike
BIGGIE features a handcrafted frame, leather saddle and adjustable handlebars. The sleek design of this new bike, which is a direct tribute to scramblers, also recalls the simple and effective aesthetics of the first two-wheeled motorcycles produced by Schwinn and Mongoose. In passing, we remind you that BIGGIE was developed by two-wheeled designer Aaron Betlenfalvy, who worked for almost 25 years in such world famous companies as Schwinn, Felt, GT, Nirve, Cannondale or Mongoose ...
« The goal of Ruff Cycles with BIGGIE is to offer a practical electric bike for daily commuting and thus enhance the use of our customers.“, said Feather the Hand, founder and CEO of Ruff Cycles, recently. ” We have taken into account many of our customers' comments during the development of this new two-wheeled bike. I truly believe we have created a great electric bike. BIGGIE allows us to enrich our product range and cover other cyclist profiles.".
Choice of two batteries and two motors
BIGGIE is equipped with an Enviolo continuously variable transmission, Magura hydraulic disc brakes and Tyron premium tires of 24 or 26 inches.
On the electrical side, the electric bike from Ruff Cycles integrates equipment from German supplier Bosch. On the battery side, two packages are available. While the first accumulates 300 Wh, the second offers 500 Wh, which almost doubles the autonomy. The manufacturer also offers two engine options. At the entry level, the Active Line offers up to 40Nm of torque and the Performance CX Line up to 85Nm. In both cases, the motor power is limited to 250W and the support is limited to 25km / h, which is in line with the requirements. with regulations for electric bicycles.
Several additional accessories!
But that's not all ! BIGGIE can be optimized with various accessories offered by its manufacturer. These include a carry bag, Supernova lighting kits, a dual battery system, and a basket and saddle bags that can be installed in the front or rear.
Launch scheduled for 2022
The BIGGIE frame is handcrafted in Bosnia and Herzegovina. As for its assembly, it is carried out in Regensburg, Germany.
As for the price, the model will not be shown. It will be on sale from 2022 at a price of € 3.
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