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E-bike Roundup: FSA System HM 1.0 Hits Production, $1k Rad Power e-bike & Batch Bicycles Steps Thru

Rad Power RadMission e-bike commuter
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Stop the scrolling! Here are the new e-bikes and tech you’ve been looking for. FSA rolls out mass production of its gravel/road motor system. Rad Power releases a sub $1k e-bike that promises to get you where you need to go quick and simple. And Batch Bicycles released 2 new step-thru rides that are ready for packing and riding out the door.

FSA System HM 1.0 Ready To Roll

FSA System e-bike motor
photo & video c. FSA

We first saw the FSA System for gravel, road and commuter bikes nearly a year ago. The HM 1.0 system is now ready for mass production and is expected to hit production bikes in September this year. The complete FSA System includes a rear hub motor, a 250Wh battery, an additional 250Wh range boosting battery plugin and a built-in toptube controller. Being for road and adventure bikes the system needs to be light. Weighing in at 3.98kg (8.77lbs) for the complete system, it is a light option for the battery capacity.

The motor has 5 output settings starting with eco mode and finishing with boost. Boost mode tops off at 250W and 42Nm of torque. Naturally, when the motor senses your speed exceeds 25km/h in the EU or 32km/h in the US the system turns off. Also, when speeds exceed their set limit the motor removes drivetrain resistance and offers a natural riding feel. The system has a small q-factor which allows it to fit into XS frames and all geometries. It also has Bluetooth and ANT+ to connect to the iOS & Android app for riding stats, battery life and turn-by-turn navigation.

FSA System HubFSA System App

The FSA System will be readily available on 4 prebuilt wheelsets including the Vision Metron 40 SL Disc, Trimax 30 Disc, Team 30 Disc and AGX gravel-specific wheelset. Additional wheelsets are being developed so they can accommodate gravel, road and commuter riders.

Rad Power & Rad Prices

Rad Power RadMission e-bike commuter
photo & video c. Rad Power

E-bikes that are reliable, comfortable and equipped with electronics worth their grit often have a price tag well over $1k. Rad Power is changing that with its latest launch. The RadMission 1 is a commuter that features a 500W geared hub motor with 50Nm of torque and 5:1 planetary reduction, a 48V, 10.5 Ah locking Lithium-Ion battery, an estimated 45MPC and integrated brake light. The motor is controlled with a twist grip throttle and its LED control panel displays the output settings. Components include:

  • Tektro Aries mechanical disc brakes
  • Aluminum brake levers
  • Tektro 180mm rotors front & back
  • KMC Z7 chain
  • 50T chainring on 170mm crank arms
  • 16T freewheel
  • 1-1/8″ straight steerer headset
  • Double-walled aluminum rims
  • Kenda Kontact 27.5×1.95″ tires

The RadMission 1 is available in High-Step and Mid-Step sizes; blue, black, red, grey and white colors; and priced at $1,000.

Batch Bicycles: Step on Thru

Batch Bicycles Step-Thru e-bike
photo c. Batch Bicycles

Looking for something with gears and a bit more upright? The latest from Dayton, OH-based bike manufacture Batch Bicycles are the Step-Thru E-Bike and Step-Thru Plus E-Bike. They both feature an easy to mount step-thru frame design and offer a comfortable upright position. Oh, and both models come stock with front and back fenders and a rear rack.

Batch Bicycles Step-Thru e-bike

The Step-Thru has a Bosch Active Line 250W, 40Nm motor capable of 20mph in pedal assist paired with a Bosh 400Wh Powerpack battery. It also has an 8-speed Shimano Altus drivetrain with an FSA alloy crank with a 34T chainring. The Step-Thru rolls on Kenda Kwick Journey 700x50c tires and double-walled aluminum rims. It’s available in sizes S/M (18″) & M/L  (20″) and priced at $2,500.

Batch Bicycles Step-thru plus e-bike

The Step-Thru Plus E-Bike has a the upgraded Bosch Active Line Plus 3.0 motor that achieves 50Nm in torque and maintains the same 400Wh Bosch Powerpack battery. It features a 9-speed Shimano Alivio drivetrain with an aluminum FSA crank, a 38T chainring and a 12-34T cassette. The Step-Thru Plus also rolls on Kenda Kwik Journey 700x50c tires and double-walled aluminum rims. Sizes include S/M (18″) & M/L (20″) and priced at $2,700.

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