BH announced the Core, a range of new e-bikes for road, gravel, or commuting. Using a special crankset with 163mm Q-factor, BH aims to satisfy those looking for an e-bike without a super wide pedaling stance. The 504 Wh battery is said to provide 115km worth of assist, and can hit an 80% recharge status after being plugged in only 90 minutes.
2020 BH Core e-bike range
BH isn’t new to e-bikes, but the new Core range represents a big expansion. The line starts with road and gravel frames, but also includes a flat bar road bike, and three commuter-focused ‘Cross’ models with fenders and racks.
BH touts “up to 115km of freedom”, coming by way of an internal 540Wh battery. It charges up quickly, hitting 80% in about 90 minutes.
The motor delivers a claimed 250 watts and 60NM of torque, using four output modes.
While a lot of e-bikes have have a very wide Q-factor, BH kept it as low as possible, at 163mm. This is still wider than most stock road cranks, which are often in the range of 145-150mm.
The Core line touts full internal cable routing, using FSA’s ACR bar and stem system.
A unique display in the stem top cap uses colored LED lights to indicate mode. The LEDs also show remaining battery charge. This can be used in conjunction with their new Core App (IOS and Android) that uses Bluetooth connection to tune the assist modes to your liking.
Geometry
Sizing options and specs vary by intended use – between road, gravel, and commuting.
Spec & Pricing
Specifications for each model are below. Full pricing and complete bike weights are TBD.
The Core Race 1.6 features a mix of Shimano Ultegra and 105 with Shimano RS370 wheels.
The Core Race 1.4 uses a Shimano 105 drivetrain and Shimano RS170 wheels.
The Core Race 1.2 uses a flat bar, Shimano 105 drivetrain, and Shimano RS170 wheels.
The Core GravelX 2.6 features a Shimano Ultegra / SLX drivetrain, RX570 wheels, and 700x38mm Schwalbe G-One tires.
The Core GravelX 2.4 features a Shimano 105 drivetrain, RS370 wheels, and 700x38mm Schwalbe G-One tires.
The Core Cross-S features a Shimano Alfine 11-speed drivetrain, Gates Carbon Drive, and Schwalbe Big Apple 2.0″ tires.
The Core Cross features a Shimano Deore 10-speed drivetrain and Schwalbe Big Apple 2.0″ tires.
The Core Jet has a step-through style frame, Shimano Deore 10-speed drivetrain, and Schwalbe Big Apple 2.0″ tires.
All Core models will be available as 2020 products.
