Flyer says goodbye to the pensioner e-bike
The new Uproc6 is the most powerful e-mountain bike that Flyer claims to have ever built. Top downhill performance was at the top of the priority list when developing the Swiss e-bike pioneer's new e-mountainbike flagship. "With the Uproc6, we have realized our vision of the perfect mountain bike. The bike combines the climbing qualities of an e-bike with the downhill performance of a first-class enduro bike," explains Product Manager Silas Furrer.
Over two years have gone into the development and testing of the frame made of high-strength carbon fibers. Together with renowned testing institutes, the engineers invested a lot of time in optimizing the frame stiffness and detailed solutions such as the clever design of the carbon rocker link (aka deflection lever).
The four-bar linkage with 160 millimeters of suspension travel, large bearing points and specifically tuned shock is designed to combine sensitive response with the best support and reserves of a downhill bike in the most demanding terrain. According to Flyer, the progressive geometry with a slack head angle (64.5°), long reach (470 mm / size L) and short chainstays (445 mm) also contribute to this confident and dynamic riding behavior.Mullet bike: 29er at the front, 27.5" at the rear
The Uproc6 relies on the "mixed-wheel concept", which combines the advantages of different wheel sizes: Best rollover behavior and optimal grip thanks to the larger 29-inch front wheel paired with high agility thanks to the more compact 27.5-inch rear wheel. "The combination of different wheel sizes makes a lot of sense for e-mountainbikes in particular", Silas Furrer is convinced and explains: "The 27.5-inch rear wheel allows us not to have to compromise on the frame geometry."
On the climbs, the steep seat angle ensures a central riding position and optimum climbing ability. The Bosch Performance Line CX motor delivers extremely dynamic support with up to 340% assistance, 85 Nm torque and its high-end sensor technology for an exceptional riding experience on demanding trails. The fully integrated 625 Wh PowerTube battery is bolted into the frame for particularly secure mounting. The intelligent integration guarantees a firm, vibration-free fit of the battery, which can be replaced in a few simple steps using a suitable 6 mm Allen key (included in the rear wheel axle).
High-quality components consistently designed for tough enduro use, such as the large Fox 38 or RockShox ZEB suspension fork with 170 millimetres of travel, hybrid wheels from DT Swiss or the Maxxis tyres with robust Doubledown carcass continue to ensure fun and durability on enduro trails. The Uproc6 will be available from September 2020 in three equipment and color variants (RRP from CHF 7,499.00)Further content on this article
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