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A strong electric assist transforms a classic cruiser
If your complete list of bicycle formats consists of road and mountain, then you may struggle to remember what a cruiser is. Think of a long, heavy frame with handlebars that sweep back in a wide curve, allowing the rider to perch nearly upright on a wide, comfy seat.
Fat tires make for a cushy ride, often down a road that runs alongside a beach in a warm, sunny climate.
Based on its name and aesthetics, the Ride1Up Cafe Cruiser is meant to evoke those bikes. And it does a passable job, with fat tires, sweeping handlebars, and an upright riding stance. But it also provides the pedal assist of a Class 3 e-bike, meaning it'll keep providing power until the bike hits 28 mph (45 km/hr). And that makes for a ride that's decidedly not a casual cruise.
Read the whole story on arstechnica.com