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Next up is the 50 percent mode, the COMFORT mode вЂ“ a compromise between assistance and range. The next level up is 30 percent which corresponds to the ECO mode on electric cars. WeвЂ™ve already mentioned the 0 percent level. There are five assistance levels on the BMW e-bike. The gear changing is smooth and the e-bike can easily get to high speeds within seconds. Now, the e-bike handles just like a вЂњnormalвЂќ bike would. If I was planning a longer router (20-30 miles), then I would start the ride with the assist mode set to 0 percent. The Ride ExperienceДuring my time with the BMW Urban e-bike, I adjusted my riding style several times. The range on e-bike is affected by many factors such as: assist level, tires and tires pressure, routes, weathers, weight and battery degradation. And just like with electric cars, it can widely vary. Of course you might wonder what the electric range is. In my experience, it took about an hour to charge the battery pack from empty. It can be either red glowing (less than 5 percent), orange (larger than 5 percent but less than 10) and blue. The BMW roundel installed on the frame lights up to indicate the charge. But in typical BMW fashion, theyвЂ™ve added another cool feature to get an idea of the battery charge. The current battery charge is shown on the LCD display unit installed on the handlebar or through the LED lights on the battery pack. You can either connect the power supply directly to the bike, or you can remove the battery pack and use the bridge adaptor supplied to charge the battery. You basically have two options to charge the frame-integrated battery. Effortless ChargingД«MW has also made sure that charging their e-bike is as easy as it can get. Yet, you can always replace the standard pedals. Clipless pedals are great for road bikes, but I donвЂ™t see a need for them on an urban e-bike. I also found them to be quite grippy, thanks to the generously-sized pins sticking out of the flat surface. I wear a size 13 shoe, but they had enough surface to accommodate my Yeti feet.

Of course, if youвЂ™d like to ride more on gravel-covered surfaces, then a new set of tires might be needed. They slim tires allow for low rolling resistance, so you can easily travel at fairly high speeds, even without the electric assist.

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The e-bike came equipped with the Rody Airline 4 Plus wheels in 28 inch sizes wrapped in Continental Contact cruiser tires. They make the ride significantly safer with very little maintenance needed. If youвЂ™ve ridden with hydraulic disc brakes, then youвЂ™d immediately appreciate their bite and effectiveness. While riding in the city, I found the cassette to be adequate for urban riding, even when attempting to ride at higher speeds.Д¬an Never Go Wrong With Some Great BrakesДЇor the stopping power, the BMW Urban E-Bike uses the Shimano 180 mm hydraulic disc brakes. The electric motor is integrated in the rear hub which also houses a Deore/Shimano XT 10 gears derailleur. The saddle and the seatpost are integrated, so itвЂ™s easy to adjust the height with a seat clamp lever. During longer stretches of riding, I made sure to use some bike shorts with padding to prevent chafing. The comfort is comparable to the more expensive saddles. Speaking of comfort, the saddle is made by Selle Royal which was specifically designed for the E-Bikes.

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