Ravi Kempaiah
Well-Known Member
- Region
- Canada
- City
- Halifax
Early summer is the time when most companies start announcing new products and I thought this would be an appropriate time to announce updates on this model - Samurai.
Some key highlights of the bike are presented below and full specifications will announced sometime in July once the production-ready builds are done. We are on track for product launch sometime in August or early September.
Zen Samurai Diamond
Zen = Manufacturer
Samurai =Model platform
Diamond = frame design
The goal was to design a bike that is agile, reliable and fast. The new Bosch Gen 4 system is lighter than the predecessor, offers very smooth power application and has decent power. The bike should feel at home whether commuting, touring or light off-road. Hence the name - Samurai. A bike that is versatile but has certain finesse.
Internal gear hubs on a mid-drive provide two kinds of advantages:
In terms of drive train options, Gates belt drive is chosen because it is perhaps the lowest maintenance option especially for northern US and Canadian weather. Road salt, slush etc doesn’t affect it as much and it works really well between -30 to 45’c. Perfect for Canadian conditions. For those that prefer chain-derailleur system, we have that option as well. We have the freedom to upgrade just about anything on the bike to match customer requirements as the bikes will be fully assembled in Canada. Only the frames are manufactured in Taiwan and this helps with avoiding certain tariffs and logistical issues.
The prices are shown for the base model and it took a lot of work to offer something that is high-quality and relatively affordable. In the past, by keeping the prices high, the E-bike industry has pushed away people who would otherwise enjoy E-bikes immensely. So, it was a conscious decision to retain dynamic pricing within certain bracket without compromising on quality.
Service: We found that there are several regular bike shops that are willing to work with OEM companies and help the end customer. We have populated a list of such stores in every state. To aid the end user, we will have a video library of bike assembly instructions, maintenance and riding tips.
Sizes: Small - Medium - Large - Extra Large.
More details will be available on https://zenebikes.com/ in the coming weeks.
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Some key highlights of the bike are presented below and full specifications will announced sometime in July once the production-ready builds are done. We are on track for product launch sometime in August or early September.
Zen Samurai Diamond
Zen = Manufacturer
Samurai =Model platform
Diamond = frame design
The goal was to design a bike that is agile, reliable and fast. The new Bosch Gen 4 system is lighter than the predecessor, offers very smooth power application and has decent power. The bike should feel at home whether commuting, touring or light off-road. Hence the name - Samurai. A bike that is versatile but has certain finesse.
Internal gear hubs on a mid-drive provide two kinds of advantages:
- Because of the hub flange spacing, the spoke tension is even for both sides and as a result, you can build extremely strong wheels.
- Because all the shifting happens inside, the drivetrain wear and tear is greatly reduced. Paired with Gates carbon drive, it offers extremely low maintenance setup.
In terms of drive train options, Gates belt drive is chosen because it is perhaps the lowest maintenance option especially for northern US and Canadian weather. Road salt, slush etc doesn’t affect it as much and it works really well between -30 to 45’c. Perfect for Canadian conditions. For those that prefer chain-derailleur system, we have that option as well. We have the freedom to upgrade just about anything on the bike to match customer requirements as the bikes will be fully assembled in Canada. Only the frames are manufactured in Taiwan and this helps with avoiding certain tariffs and logistical issues.
The prices are shown for the base model and it took a lot of work to offer something that is high-quality and relatively affordable. In the past, by keeping the prices high, the E-bike industry has pushed away people who would otherwise enjoy E-bikes immensely. So, it was a conscious decision to retain dynamic pricing within certain bracket without compromising on quality.
Service: We found that there are several regular bike shops that are willing to work with OEM companies and help the end customer. We have populated a list of such stores in every state. To aid the end user, we will have a video library of bike assembly instructions, maintenance and riding tips.
Sizes: Small - Medium - Large - Extra Large.
More details will be available on https://zenebikes.com/ in the coming weeks.
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