![]() The company hopes to have accessories for sale at some point. The front and rear fenders along with the front/rear rack included on the RUSH/CTY models felt solid. All Serial 1 electric bikes are offered in two colorways. The rear lights brighten when slowing down, engaged with a built-in accelerometer. The illuminated badge on the front is a nice touch, but they also include an integrated front light. Moving on to looks, I think Serial 1 nailed it. The only exception is the step-thru model doesn’t come in an extra-large frame. All of their ebikes come in four frame sizes: small, medium, large and extra-large. If you’re spending some serious money on an ebike, you want it to fit perfectly. The glovebox was designed with the ABUS Bordo bike lock in mind. The battery location gave them room for a glove box that can hold small items like a wallet, keys, phone, etc. The mid-drive helps lower the center of gravity but the battery design also places more weight towards the bottom. The company designed its frames to have the weight centered on the bike. You really have to look to see any exposed cables on the bike. The brake cables literally enter through the handlebars. The cables are all internally routed, starting at the handlebars. To say that the bike is well thought out is an understatement and clearly, no corners were cut when outfitting the bike.Ĭables seem to disappear into the frame, unlike anything I’ve personally seen on an electric bike. Even the name Serial 1, is a homage to the first model Harley Davidson model ever produced. Remember, Serial 1 was spun out of Harley Davidson. This is likely due to Serial 1 really starting from scratch. I found the design of the bikes to be refreshing. If you want an electric bike that allows you to simply hop on and ride with little worry about maintenance or shifting then a Serial 1 electric bike might be for you. Simplicity was clearly a goal with the Serial 1 city bikes and it really is a marvel when you feel these components working together for yourself. This leaves you with a simple cockpit consisting of only brakes and a display. Moving even more in the direction of maintenance-free, the company opted for automatic shifters on the geared models. ![]() These motors are paired with a maintenance-free belt drive. The company opted for mid-drive motors on all of their models by Brose, a German company. Both fat tires and suspension come to mind. ![]() I have no doubt that there will be demand for Serial 1 electric bikes with different features, equipped to tackle different terrain. While I have no knowledge of future plans, my hope is that they continue to expand the product line to offer more options to consumers. Serial 1 decided to focus on city or commuter electric bikes as their launchpad into the electric bike industry. When you consider the Serial 1 specs against other ebikes in this price range I think you’ll find them fairly priced. ![]() Plus, Serial 1 is coming at the ebike market with a clean slate and you’re sure to notice some different touches on these ebikes if you look close. They offer a luxuriously smooth ride, sleek aesthetics, and worry-free maintenance. Serial 1 ebikes are no doubt premium-priced electric bikes, but they also feel like premium electric bikes. Test Rides at Harley Davidson Stormy Hill in Florida Serial 1 Ebikes Overview I also share riding footage and my thoughts. Hannah, Lead Brand Marketing Specialist at Serial 1 Cycle Company explains all of the Serial 1 models. If you prefer a video walkthrough and review of the Serial 1 electric bikes check out the video at the bottom of this post. Prices on the Serial 1 electric bikes range from $3,399 to $4,999 for their top-end model. The Serial 1 ebikes are available for pre-order with an availability date expected in summer 2021 with some models available as soon as spring 2021. But if you prefer to do some minor assembly, you can also get a bike shipped right to your door. Those who are looking to purchase a Serial 1 electric bike can even select to pick up their Serial 1 electric bike at a dealer. Having dealerships across the US works in their favor. You better believe I built this into my plans so I could do a Serial 1 ebike review! And there is good news too, Serial 1 is rolling out more test ride locations and Harley Davidson dealerships will also have ebikes on hand for you to test ride. When I reached out to Serial 1, I discovered they had planned a pop-up test drive event mere miles from where I was going to be in Florida. Ever since Harley Davidson announced their ebike line, Serial 1, I have been eager to take their bikes on a test ride.
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