Uploaded September 2016 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
I am testing a BMW Cruise e-bike out for a few weeks.My video offers a quick demo of a BMW Cruise e-Bike on a woodland and canal side paths.Personally I think its great but has some minor limitations , range is not one of them, over 22 miles on turbo mode or over 80 miles on eco. I used it for about 23 miles today over roads and trails it was interesting!Hills and gradients are banished! You still have to peddle the electric wizard inside assists you as you peddle.
I can see this being great way to get those with less stamina out for longer periods or those with good fitness extending their rides.
You can ride with no assist - its a bit like having very heavy panniers or if you have towed kids in one of those trailers you will know what i mean ! not impossible on flat ground. Its a shame the assist cuts out at 16.5 mph (uk law) as this bike whips you up to that speed very quickly. I would buy on in a heartbeat if they were not "restricted" in this way.
specs below:
Battery: 400 watt frame mounted battery which offers support up to 16.5 mph charges 100% in 3.5 hours or 50% in 1.5
Frame: frame developed by BMW
Forks: Suntour NCX-28"suspension
Saddle: S1 Selle Royal
Tyres: Continental CruiseCONTACT
Brakes: Hydraulic Shimano disc brakes
Shift System: Shimano Deore/XT 10 gear
Drive Unit: Bosch Performance Line electric motor with 250W output
Power support: four modes up to 275% assist
weight: 22.7kg
Price (as of Sep 2016) £2501
I am testing a BMW Cruise e-bike out for a few weeks.My video offers a quick demo of a BMW Cruise e-Bike on a woodland and canal side paths.Personally I think its great but has some minor limitations , range is not one of them, over 22 miles on turbo mode or over 80 miles on eco. I used it for about 23 miles today over roads and trails it was interesting!Hills and gradients are banished! You still have to peddle the electric wizard inside assists you as you peddle.
I can see this being great way to get those with less stamina out for longer periods or those with good fitness extending their rides.
You can ride with no assist - its a bit like having very heavy panniers or if you have towed kids in one of those trailers you will know what i mean ! not impossible on flat ground. Its a shame the assist cuts out at 16.5 mph (uk law) as this bike whips you up to that speed very quickly. I would buy on in a heartbeat if they were not "restricted" in this way.
specs below:
Battery: 400 watt frame mounted battery which offers support up to 16.5 mph charges 100% in 3.5 hours or 50% in 1.5
Frame: frame developed by BMW
Forks: Suntour NCX-28"suspension
Saddle: S1 Selle Royal
Tyres: Continental CruiseCONTACT
Brakes: Hydraulic Shimano disc brakes
Shift System: Shimano Deore/XT 10 gear
Drive Unit: Bosch Performance Line electric motor with 250W output
Power support: four modes up to 275% assist
weight: 22.7kg
Price (as of Sep 2016) £2501
