The Super Monarch electric bicycle from E-Cells launched today

FlatSix911

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A very interesting review from Electrek... an AWD dual-motor fat bike. ;)

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Super Monarch e-bike hits 30 mph with 2 batteries, AWD, and full suspension

At a time when many e-bikes are starting to look like cookie-cutter copies of each other, the new Super Monarch...
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Super Monarch e-bike tech specs
  • Motor(s): dual geared 500W hub motors (350W motors also available)
  • Top speed: 32 km/h (20 mph) from the factory, can unlock to 48 km/h (30 mph)
  • Range: 51-93 km (32-58 miles) with AWD and depending on whether using throttle or pedal assist
  • Battery: 1x 48V 14Ah (672 Wh) & 1x 48V 17.5Ah (840 Wh) with Samsung 35E cells (1,512 Wh total)
  • Charge time: 8 hours with 2A charger (recommended for best battery life)
  • Weight: 41.7kg (92 lb)
  • Frame: 6061 aluminum
  • Front suspension: 120 mm adjustable air shock fork with lockout
  • Rear suspension: DNM adjustable air shock with lockout
  • Tires: 28-inch x 4-inch Kenda K-Shield puncture-resistant tires
  • Brakes: Tektro Auriga hydraulic disc brakes with front 203 mm rotor and rear 180 mm rotor
  • Extras: LCD display with speedometer, wattmeter, battery gauge, PAS level indicator, odometer, tripmeter, light status indicator, front and rear LED lights, 9 PAS speed settings, left-side thumb throttle, Shimano Deore shifter, Shimano Alivio derailleur, and an optional accessory list including helmet, gloves, cargo net, rack-mounted tool kit, and two panniers
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I dislike 1000 watts of motor and 30mph on a full suspension mountain bike. It's on something like that, that the accident which gets emtb's banned from trail systems will occur. No hiker wants to be passed by a guy with a throttle going 30 unless they're at a motocross event 😳

And for God's sake, it's almost 100lbs! Who could mountain bike with something like that?
 
The future belong to carbon or titanium emtb or under 35-40lb max. Ebikes wether they have 3motors or only 1.

Same with Frey Ex , it has great components but is too damn heavy...58-60lb ? Maybe 65lb not sure.
 
Ebiker01 said:
The future belong to carbon or titanium emtb or under 35-40lb max. Ebikes wether they have 3motors or only 1.

Same with Frey Ex , it has great components but is too damn heavy...58-60lb ? Maybe 65lb not sure.
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You keep saying that, but that will never get ebikes into a 'low' weight range. Motors and batteries are going to have to get substantially lighter, which I believe will happen in the next few years.
 
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The super monarch is a amazing trail e-bike! It’s just what’s needed on the always sandy ORV trails. Not so good for paved bike paths, but it does have a place on certain types of trails. Not for most, but, perfect for some!
 
Ebiker01 said:
The future belongs to carbon or titanium emtb or under 35-40lb max. Ebikes whether they have 3motors or only 1.

Same with Frey Ex, it has great components but is too damn heavy... 58-60lb? Maybe 65lb not sure.
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I would love to see more Titanium frame eBikes... only two bike reviews on EBR that I know of. ;)

Lightweight at 37 lbs.
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M55 Riviera Review | ElectricBikeReview.com

Price: $16000.00 | Model Year: 2014 | Light weight titanium frame paired with belt drive for instant acceleration and fluid ride quality
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Super lightweight at 32 lbs.
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ProdecoTech Titanio 29er Review | ElectricBikeReview.com

Price: $4999.00 | Model Year: 2014 | Well priced hardtail mountain bike with light weight titanium frame and larger 29
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A friend has one of these in Panama and I took it out for a spin. Incredible bike! It is heavy and big, but fun and powerful. The two-wheel drive makes riding on the beach a breeze and its a great commuter, as its fast! If you are a mountain bike purist, why would you even be looking at an e-bike? This is great transportation that is fun, clean and quiet.
 
E-cells has added a new model to their lineup... the Super Monarch Crown AWD 1500.

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Super Monarch Crown 2.3kW AWD e-bike is more like an electric ATV

The Super Monarch line of fat-tire adventure e-bikes from E-Cells has always been a bit over the top when it...
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The Super Monarch Crown features dual everything: dual motors, dual batteries, dual suspension, and even dual racks.
E-Cells is pitching it as the perfect off-road e-bike, and they claim it has the performance to back it up.

The Super Monarch Crown features a pair of 52V and 1,100 W peak hub motors. I spoke with E-Cells owner David Cleveland about the development of the bike, and he explained that Bafang custom-built the 52V motors for E-Cells. While some companies use the standard 48V motors from Bafang and overvolt them, Bafang made modifications in these models, such as altering the copper coils for higher temperatures, that enable the manufacturer to offer a warranty on 52V use.

With a 45A and 18 mosfet controller, these motors can put out a peak combined power just north of 2,300 watts. Speed varies based on rider weight, but pretty much any rider should be able to exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) on the Super Monarch Crown. Some heavier riders have even approached 35 mph (56 km/h) in unlimited mode. However, the bike can also be limited to comply with lower speed regulations in various areas.

To ensure that the high power draw doesn’t deplete the battery in a few short minutes, the Super Monarch Crown comes with a pair of batteries totaling 1,638 Wh. Each battery includes its own high-power 45A BMS so riders can run a single battery or both at the same time. Heavier riders can rejoice, as the Super Monarch Crown is rated for loads of up to 400 lb (181 kg). The bike itself isn’t a lightweight either, tipping the scales at 95 lb (43 kg).

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The duke said:
I dislike 1000 watts of motor and 30mph on a full suspension mountain bike. It's on something like that, that the accident which gets emtb's banned from trail systems will occur. No hiker wants to be passed by a guy with a throttle going 30 unless they're at a motocross event 😳

And for God's sake, it's almost 100lbs! Who could mountain bike with something like that?
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This guy would love it
 
comes with 2 batteries, frame mount standard type battery is 16.5 ah and the rear rack battery is 14 ah for close to 1.5 kwH of power. Can be drawn down independently of each other or drawn down together for less stress and heat on the system
 
Here is a new review from Electrek... the most powerful model with dual motors and batteries! ;)

The biggest and baddest e-bike? We review the Super Monarch Crown AWD 1500 (electrek.co)

The Super Monarch Crown AWD 1500 electric bicycle from E-Cells is an absolute masterclass in excess. With dual 1,100W peak motors, dual batteries, and dual suspension, it has more everything than almost anybody needs. And that is what makes it such an awesome ride. As this review taught me, sometimes “too much” is the perfect amount.

Super Monarch Crown AWD 1500 tech specs:
  • Motor(s): 2x geared 750W continuous (1,100W peak)
  • Top speed: 32 mph (51 km/h)
  • Battery: 52V 14Ah (728Wh) & 52V 17.5Ah (910Wh)
  • Charge time: 7 hours with 2A charger (faster chargers available)
  • Weight: 95 lb (43 kg)
  • Weight capacity: 400 lb (181 kg)
  • Frame: 6061 aluminum
  • Front suspension: RST air suspension shock
  • Rear suspension: RockShox Monarch RL
  • Tires: Vee Bulldozer 26×4.25” MPC
  • Brakes: Four-piston Tektro Dorado HD-E730 hydraulic disc brakes, 203 mm diameter and 2.3mm thick rotors
  • Extras: LCD display with speedometer, power meter, battery meter, PAS level indicator, odometer, tripmeter, light status indicator, front and rear LED lights, left-side thumb throttle, Shimano Deore 10-speed transmission, three frame sizes available (M, L, XL) and an accessory pack including helmet, gloves, mirrors, cargo net, rack-mounted tool kit, electric pump, and two panniers
Super Monarch Crown AWD 1500 e-bike video review

 
FlatSix911 said:
Here is a new review from Electrek... the most powerful model with dual motors and batteries! ;)

The biggest and baddest e-bike? We review the Super Monarch Crown AWD 1500 (electrek.co)

The Super Monarch Crown AWD 1500 electric bicycle from E-Cells is an absolute masterclass in excess. With dual 1,100W peak motors, dual batteries, and dual suspension, it has more everything than almost anybody needs. And that is what makes it such an awesome ride. As this review taught me, sometimes “too much” is the perfect amount.

Super Monarch Crown AWD 1500 tech specs:
  • Motor(s): 2x geared 750W continuous (1,100W peak)
  • Top speed: 32 mph (51 km/h)
  • Battery: 52V 14Ah (728Wh) & 52V 17.5Ah (910Wh)
  • Charge time: 7 hours with 2A charger (faster chargers available)
  • Weight: 95 lb (43 kg)
  • Weight capacity: 400 lb (181 kg)
  • Frame: 6061 aluminum
  • Front suspension: RST air suspension shock
  • Rear suspension: RockShox Monarch RL
  • Tires: Vee Bulldozer 26×4.25” MPC
  • Brakes: Four-piston Tektro Dorado HD-E730 hydraulic disc brakes, 203 mm diameter and 2.3mm thick rotors
  • Extras: LCD display with speedometer, power meter, battery meter, PAS level indicator, odometer, tripmeter, light status indicator, front and rear LED lights, left-side thumb throttle, Shimano Deore 10-speed transmission, three frame sizes available (M, L, XL) and an accessory pack including helmet, gloves, mirrors, cargo net, rack-mounted tool kit, electric pump, and two panniers
Super Monarch Crown AWD 1500 e-bike video review

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Good job Flat Six
Thanks
 
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