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Our Shiny New Fleet of Merida E-Bikes
Fantastic news for cycle tourism in Australia - we have recently upgraded our fleet of e-bikes. These had been ordered over a year ago but held up; partly due to the pandemic, partly due to the high worldwide demand for electric bikes. But they're finally here and ready to ride and we couldn't be happier.
Get to know our brand-spanking new e-bikes, the impressive Merida eSpresso CC 400 EQ Electric Hybrid Bike Silk in Titan/Black, in the below article.
These bikes are available on the following tours:
*we use a range of brands of e-bikes on these trips and therefore a Merida bike is not guaranteed
Here's a highlights video from the team at 99 Bikes.
If you're a tech geek, here's what the experts at Merida Bikes have to say about this e-bike.
"Whether your commute takes in forest trails and gravel tracks or you just want the freedom to explore at weekends, the eSPRESSO CC 400 EQ delivers all the convenience of a city e-bike with added off-road ability. That's because our low step-through ENERGY CRADLE frame is stiff enough to cope with dirt tracks while also housing an internal 630 Wh battery and the trekking dedicated Shimano E6100 drive unit.
While the suspension fork and seat post help keep you comfortable when it gets bumpy, we've fitted it with a host of kit to make city life easier and safer, with mudguards, rack, lights, lock and a kickstand as standard. A smooth-shifting Shimano 10-speed drivetrain and strong, low-maintenance hydraulic disc brakes add fuss-free control.
The eSPRESSO CC range is the rugged sibling of the regular eSPRESSO, with wider and grippier high-volume tyres on 650b wheels. While it's happy working hard in the urban jungle thanks to standard-fit mudguards, lights, lock, rack and kickstand, it's also capable of taking trips along forest trails and gravel tracks for fun. Models with the low step-through ENERGY CRADLE frame design come with either 630 Wh or 750 Wh fully-integrated batteries, while a more economical semi-integrated frame comes with a 504 Wh battery.
All come with a refined but powerful Shimano STEPS pedal-assist motor, including the sporty EP8 unit on some models. Smooth and comfortable progress is assured with suspension forks on all models, while powerful hydraulic disc brakes allow effortless and controlled stopping. All have a high system weight of 150 kg which means plenty of capacity for rider and luggage."
The features include:
- Trekking dedicated Shimano E6100 drive unit
- Super low step-through ENERGY CRADLE frame design with internally mounted 630 Wh battery
- Smooth Shimano 10-speed drivetrain
- Suspension fork and seat post for comfort and control
- Agile 650b wheels with grippy high-volume tyres
- Fully equipped with guards, lights, lock, rack and kickstand
These Merida e-bikes are available on the following tours:
*we use a range of brands of e-bikes on these trips and therefore a Merida bike is not guaranteed
Are you unsure about the benefits of an e-bike?
Read about Linda's initial reluctance to ride an e-bike, to her full-on adoption of Sparky and the promotion of electric bikes.
Do you ride an e-bike? What do you like about it? Share you thoughts in the comment section below.