Raleigh, the British bike brand, has launched a new e-bike - the Modum - featuring rotatable handlebars for easy storage in small spaces. The bike comes with a Bosch Performance Line motor, a 500Wh battery and a range of accessories.
The bike’s main selling point is its handlebars that twist 180 degrees, making it easier to store flat in a hallway or narrow spaces.
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In terms of components, Raleigh has equipped the Modum’s compact aluminium frame with 20in wheels, and an MIK-compatible rear rack which is not suitable for use with a child seat, but can take a whole host of other accessories. You get integrated front and rear lights and mudguards as standard.
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The shifting is handled by a Shimano Nexus five-gear hub and brakes are provided by Shimano. The bike is powered by a Bosch Performance Line motor and Raleigh say the 500Wh battery offers a range of 100 miles and takes about five hours to charge fully.
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‘’We are delighted to offer this innovative and exciting new compact utility bike. Its sleek looks will make it a head-turner whilst its technology and design puts it in a class of its own. It’s the perfect solution for modern urban living,” Lee Kidger, Managing Director at Raleigh said.
The Modum, alongside a host of accessories, is available in two colourways and one size from late May and retails for £3,399.
