04/11/2020
I think I’ve got a little dirt on my boots! I can confirm the ES1 Pro can do mud…you can drop it, you can slide sideways, you can power through the dirt, tear up some mud and have a blinking good time too. Did I expect it? Being honest…no! This guy is an electric bike, ridable without a full licence, and unique in that you can upgrade to add the off road pack [bigger spoked wheels and nobly tyres] and turn your urban commute into a green laning hoot. We managed a good three hours in terrifyingly deep mud, I think even Buddy would have struggled, and felt solid.
It’s not trying to be a full blown off road bike – for which it would need upgraded suspension, better tyres and a touch more power, BUT for a nimble cross over as a first bike or to dabble off road I think it’s ace. Massive thanks to Artisan Electric for trusting me with it and not telling me off for dropping it in the mud at least 30 times as I played about – see my recent post for some spinning about fun hehe
It was great how easy it was to ride. I really think these new electric offerings are going to help get some new riders into motorcycles. A super low saddle height, a simple twist and go with bicycle-style dual breaks. It’s intuitive to learn. It makes for a really easy, completely un-intimidating bundle of fun!
Question, who thinks electric could help drive some new interested into biking? Know anyone who might be persuaded with such simple controls?
Riding at PCE Motopark Pce motopark
Cardo Systems HEBO Factory
