The Big Gear Show had a few bike brands at the show, and I ended up spending some quality time at Diamondback, QuietKat, and Bakcou booths. Several other brands were also there, including Fat Chance, Magnum, Pinarello, and Tern.
Diamondback
Diamondback has the All-Mountain alloy Release 29 3 mountain bike, the gorgeous Haanjo 8C carbon gravel bike, and the three new eBikes; the Current, the Union 1, and the Response.
Release 29 3
When you spend hours in the saddle getting to a jaw-dropping descent, your bike should 100 percent rip. Those are the days for the Release 29 3. This aluminum trail bike is built on the same 130mm travel Level Link suspension platform as its smaller-wheeled siblings, the Release and Catch. We’ve adjusted the geometry for 29-inch wheels while keeping the same playful attitude of all our Level Link bikes. A Shimano XT drivetrain paired with Shimano XT cranks provides crisp shifts. The Fox Performance Float DPX2 rear shock offers improved performance on the most aggressive descents and a greater compression adjustment range. For truly hairy descents, the 140mm travel Fox 34 Performance fork and Shimano XT brakes keep you laser-focused. MSRP $4100
Haanjo 8C
Meet the newest member of the Haanjo family. The Haanjo 8C is our first all-carbon adventure bike. Utilizing the fan-favorite DB carbon frame with endurance geometry, this bike continues in the Haanjo tradition of rugged comfort, with a relaxed headtube angle and carbon fork. This time around, we’ve added Easton EC70AX carbon wheels, as well as carbon handlebars and seatpost, making the ride even lighter while keeping the stability of WTB Riddler 700×37c tires. A Shimano GRX drivetrain keeps shifting smooth with gears that work with you to conquer pavement, gravel, and dirt. If you’re looking for a top-of-the-line performance bike that can do-it-all including keeping you comfortable, the Haanjo 8C is your new go-to. MSRP $4650
Current
The Current electric bike handles smooth roads with speed. Don’t be fooled by its sleek, integrated styling because this competent adventurer can handle just about anything. The Maxxis Rambler 700×40c tires offer the perfect balance of road-taming traction and rolling efficiency. The artfully integrated battery stores 500 Wh of energy for those longer days in the saddle and powers the Bosch Performance Line Speed motor when you stomp on the pedals. If you can imagine a place to ride your bike, the Current will take you there. MSRP $4100
Union 1
The Class 3 Union 1 electric bike gets things done. Built on a sleek aluminum frame with internal cable routing, this eBike is powered by a Bosch Performance Line Speed motor and a powertube integrated 400Wh battery. The Bosch Purion on-board computer lets you focus on the important things with a minimalist design but the data you need at the touch of a button. A 10-speed Shimano drivetrain fine-tunes your pedaling, while Tektro hydraulic disc brakes keep your speed under control. Wide tires on 27.5-inch wheels take the sting out of rough pavement. With an integrated rack and fenders, the Union 1 lets you cut through city traffic with ease and confidence. MSRP $3750
Response
Sure, you can take the usual route, but why not mix things up a bit? Duck down the alley, zip across the park and get to your destination in record time aboard this Class 3 electric bike. With a Bosch Performance Line Speed motor with 85Nm of torque and a 10-speed Shimano drivetrain, the Response eBike can maintain eye-watering speeds without breaking a sweat. Magura hydraulic disc brakes bring that speed down to earth. Plus-size Schwalbe tires mounted on tubeless compatible 27.5-inch wheels provide loads of traction on smooth or gritty pavement. A 120mm travel RockShox Judy Gold fork makes easy work of obstacles both natural and manufactured. Take off on the Response — and getting there becomes more than half the fun. MSRP $4100
QuietKat
QuietKat makes some monster fat tires eBikes, including their mack daddy Jeep, urban-oriented Villager, and the Apex bike full-on adventure.
Jeep E-Bike
The Jeep E-Bike features an advanced torque-sensor motor system that delivers either 750 or 1000W of nominal power, with a peak output of 1500 watts. The wide-range 9-speed drivetrain features an 11-42T cassette for maximum torque range to climb the steepest hills, while the 4-Piston Tektro brakes keep everything in control while descending. The full-suspension frame and inverted suspension fork are designed to maximize traction and comfort when the trail gets rough.
Villager Urban
The Villager is the ultimate electric cruiser bike. Perfect for the rider who wants to get around quickly and comfortably, the Villager is the ideal urban-style electric bike inspired by QuietKat’s ultra-capable off-road eBikes.
Apex
The Apex includes an all-new integrated pannier rack molded to the frame for maximum strength and capability. Attach anything you need to bring for your adventure, including pannier bags, bow/tool holders, trailers, and much more.
Bakcou
Bakcou came from the hunting, sportspeople, and outdoor enthusiasts world and include the full suspension Storm G2 and the hardtail Mule.
Storm G2
If it’s gnarly, rugged, steep, or technical, look no further than the full suspension Storm G2. This bike will chew up those rocky climbs and steep descents with ease while still allowing you to pull that trailer full of gear to and from that tree stand, blind, or favorite hunting spot. The full-suspension Storm G2 was designed and engineered around the unparalleled power and performance of Bafangs ULTRA mid-drive motor. The Ultra motor is widely recognized as the “diesel engine” of mid-drive motors! For this reason, the rear suspension of the Storm G2 had to be just as heavy-duty to handle all of this torque and power without causing the frame to flex under intense loads.
The all-metal, heavy-duty gearing of the Ultra motor, combined with the intelligence of an integrated torque sensor, make the Ultra motor the most capable, durable, and efficient motor on the planet. Now there is a full-suspension bike to handle it. The Ultra motor is also referred to as a “smart motor.” The speed, cadence, shift, brake, and torque sensors provide continuous feedback from the rider to the motor. This allows the motor to deliver exactly what you ask. What you get is a very natural feeling ride, even while providing a tremendous amount of torque and power output. MSRP $6,198-$6,697
The Mule
This beast is built to pack like a mule with the suspension and gearing to get you there fast. The Mule can handle anything you throw at it on a quick trail ride or a week in the backcountry.
The Mule was designed and engineered around the unparalleled power and performance of Bafangs ULTRA mid-drive motor. The Ultra motor is widely recognized as the “diesel engine” of mid-drive motors! Its all-metal, heavy-duty gearing, combined with the intelligence of an integrated torque sensor, make the Ultra motor the most capable, durable, and efficient motor on the planet. The Ultra motor is also referred to as a “smart motor.” The speed, cadence, shift, brake, and torque sensors provide continuous feedback from the rider to the motor. This allows the motor to deliver exactly what you ask. What you get is a very natural feeling ride, even while providing a tremendous amount of torque and power output. MSRP $5,946
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