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Smartmotion Pacer Electric Bicycle

Smartmotion Pacer Electric Bicycle

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Type

Bike type
Commuter
Frame type
Full frame
Cargo type
Not applicable
Drive type
Chain

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Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
75%
Pedal assistance score
80%
Braking score
80%
Turning and low speed score
80%
Comfort score
70%
Handling score
50%
Controls score
75%
On-bike battery score
85%
Off-bike battery score
75%
Display score
71%
Comments
Smartmotion's Pacer offers plenty of power through its rear hub-drive motor; it was a breeze getting up hills while using the medium level of pedal assist. The design of the bike is more e-bike than regular bike, with a thick frame that houses an inbuilt screen, and LEDs that run along the underside of the frame to make you more easily seen (and turn heads) at night. The battery is on the top side of the frame's down tube and feels secure; it even has a USB-A port so you can charge your phone while you ride. The inbuilt screen can be awkward and potentially dangerous to look at while riding due to its low position.

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Availability
Tested model

Specifications

Sizes available
2
Bike weight (kg)
26
Motor brand
Not stated
Motor model
Not stated
Motor location
Rear hub
Power (W)
350
Max assist torque (Nm)
Not stated
Max assist speed (km/h)
25
Assist settings
5
Battery size (Wh)
614
Battery location
Down tube (top side)
Wheel size (inches)
27.5
Tyre width (mm)
49
Mudguards
Plastic
Kickstand location
Centre mount
Rear rack
Lights
Gears
9 (trigger)
Suspension fork travel
Suspension seatpost
Brakes
Disc (hydraulic)
Frame warranty (years)
3
Battery and motor warranty (years)
2
Battery origin
China
Frame origin
China
Motor origin
China

Cost

Price
$2,999.00

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