Actually it was yesterday but I’m just getting around to posting. I wasn’t planning on buying one of these but I’ve been wanting one for a while now. When Vintage updated their bikes to 72V I wanted one even more. So when I entered a drawing for $1000.00 off one and won it pushed me over the edge and I placed an order for one. This is the Scrambler model. I had them add Magura MT5 EStop brakes to the bike as I wasn’t thrilled with the stock Promax 2 Piston setup. I myself added Magura MDRP rotors 203/203mm, Brooks Flyer Saddle, and Michelin Pilot Pump tires 26X2.3 size. Bike has two modes, street (750w) and race (4000w). Top speed is listed as 40 mph on their site but I haven’t validated that myself yet. Two minor things to correct, a front brake cable that’s too long (I’m OCD about cables/wires) and the brake levers are almost straight down. Need to reposition them so it’s more comfortable. Price is comparable to other boutique bike manufacturers like Watt Wagons, Trek and Specialized (6k for my bike). If you haven’t seen a Vintage Electric bike they are amazing. Pics simply don’t do the bike justice. Go check them out at their California showroom and take a test ride.
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Actually it was yesterday but I’m just getting around to posting. I wasn’t planning on buying one of these but I’ve been wanting one for a while now. When Vintage updated their bikes to 72V I wanted one even more. So when I entered a drawing for $1000.00 off one and won it pushed me over the edge and I placed an order for one. This is the Scrambler model. I had them add Magura MT5 EStop brakes to the bike as I wasn’t thrilled with the stock Promax 2 Piston setup. I myself added Magura MDRP rotors 203/203mm, Brooks Flyer Saddle, and Michelin Pilot Pump tires 26X2.3 size. Bike has two modes, street (750w) and race (4000w). Top speed is listed as 40 mph on their site but I haven’t validated that myself yet. Two minor things to correct, a front brake cable that’s too long (I’m OCD about cables/wires) and the brake levers are almost straight down. Need to reposition them so it’s more comfortable. Price is comparable to other boutique bike manufacturers like Watt Wagons, Trek and Specialized (6k for my bike). If you haven’t seen a Vintage Electric bike they are amazing. Pics simply don’t do the bike justice. Go check them out at their California showroom and take a test ride.
Dave Rocks
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Very nice retro bike. You need a full front fender on that bad boy.
Who makes the front shocks?
What do the pedals look like?
Who makes the front shocks?
What do the pedals look like?
theemartymac
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Would look good with a low-pro rack and some leather saddlebags too - if you needed the cargo space...
The fork is an MRP I believe. Pedals are the old school rat trap but a much higher quality.
An example, not my bike. Vintage does have a rear rack for it and I’ve seen several with leather saddle bags and one with hard shell side storage like on the older Harley’s.
It’s actually more comfortable than the seat that came with the bike.It's beautiful. Congrats.
My butt hurts just looking at the seatbut otherwise it looks awesome.
