What do you call a pedal-assisted folding e-bike that is mounted on a track and ski and built for the snow? A sled? A tank? An abomination? Maybe all of the above.
Whatever you call it, the folks over at Envo have built it. Envo previously sold a snow bike conversion kit that allowed you to turn any e-bike into a snow machine. This time, they’ve cut out the middle man, so to speak, and are offering the option in a complete build, but it’s not the only option.
Envo’s new line of Flex bikes brings the mad scientist aspect of bike building to the table by offering four unique builds of their e-bike range that showcase truly unique designs and features including that ever-so interesting e-sled tank ride, a trike, and two other more simplified models tailored to off-road or city riding.
The cycling world is full of talk about build options for every type of bike. Usually, build options revolve around small details that relate to performance, weight, and comfort, like drivetrains, wheel sets, and accessories.
Envo’s Flex bikes are definitely not that.
Here’s how it works. Envo Flex bikes start with the same base dual battery-powered frame. From there, riders can select one of four options to build up around the bike to tailor it to different types of riding.
The styles include the aforementioned Snowbike. This bike is a beast of a machine that features a pedal-assisted rear track and a suspension fork out front mounted onto a ski.
The second is a trike that includes a generous amount of storage in the rear, not to mention the stability of three wheels for riders who may feel less comfortable leaning and dipping into turns.
The final two options include the Overland and Urban models.
The Overland features fat tires and a suspension fork to help tamp down chunkier terrain, while the Urban comes with a rigid fork more geared towards city riding. Both of these bikes come with a front and rear cargo rack, making them capable of hauling gear, groceries, or passengers.
Envo says this range of bikes can shift to fit changing lifestyles since the base of the bike remains the same, making it more sustainable than other options currently on the market.
The Envo Flex Urban is the cheapest build in the lineup at MSRP $2,329. Next comes the trike at MSRP $2,579. The Overland runs at MSRP $2,879, and the Snowbike comes in at MSRP $4,229.
