New Momentum Cito E+ dares you to leave the car at home [Video]

All of the cool suburbanites are already taking their youngsters to highschool, loading up on the farmers’ market, and making deliveries on intelligent and succesful cargo e-bikes, however the brand new Momentum Cito E+ from Large raises the cargo bike bar even increased — and makes leaving the automotive at house simpler than ever.

Momentum is a brand new model of “life-style” e-bikes from Large Group designed to ship premium options to clients whereas nonetheless hitting that $3,000-4,000 market “candy spot.” Their newest bike, the all-new for 2024 Cito E+ utility bike, does simply that, coming to market with a premium battery, Bluetooth know-how, a set of high-end security options, and a $3,200 starting price.

Premium battery

Getting probably the most out of your e-bike usually means getting probably the most out of your battery — and Momentum completely will get that. The Cito E+ ships with a 780 Watt-hour Panasonic battery pack with 22700 cells which have been optimized for e-bike use.

In comparison with different ebike batteries with comparable energy rankings, the Momentum’s Panasonic battery guarantees to be lighter and extra sturdy, with superior IPX7 climate safety, thermal regulation, and different security options built-in (in truth, Panasonic was the first e-bike supplier to score a UL safety rating for its batteries).

The battery is well detachable for charging at house or in an workplace, however it may be charged whereas it’s within the bike, too. Both means, charging received’t take lengthy — from 0 to 80% of cost (approx. 60 miles) of vary is offered in 3.5 hours, whereas a full (75 mile) cost takes lower than 5 hours.

Linked cargo bike

As our take a look at rider highlights within the video (above), the Momentum Cito E+ makes use of a proprietary battery administration system, or BMS, to watch the battery pack for max effectivity and reliability all the way down to the person cell degree.

The BMS makes use of Bluetooth connectivity to switch battery well being information, state of cost, and different vital data straight to the RideControl app, which permits the bike’s proprietor to get an in-depth take a look at the general state of their e-bike and offers worthwhile diagnostic information to each the technicians tasked with servicing the bike and Large themselves, to assist develop even higher e-bikes sooner or later.

That connection to Large Group is a big potential profit to Momentum Cito E+ patrons, by the way in which, because it offers them entry to help from greater than 1,200 brick and mortar Large sellers throughout the US alone (above).

That’s a severe benefit that online-only bike manufacturers merely can’t match.

Security first … and possibly second, too

Momentum’s dedication to security doesn’t cease on the battery. The Cito E+ options confidence-inspiring 4 piston hydraulic disc brakes and a heavy responsibility suspension for predictable dealing with even underneath heavy hundreds — vital if you must abruptly haul the bike down from its electronically assisted 28 mph prime velocity with treasured youngsters and cargo on the again.

LED head and taillights with a lever-activated taillight guarantee Cito E+ riders will likely be seen, too, serving to you keep safer after hours.

Equipment and add-ons

Momentum’s Cito E+ affords a complete number of equipment to assist optimize it for every rider’s distinctive use case — whether or not that’s hauling as much as 132 lbs. of cargo on the rear rack and 33 lbs. on the non-compulsory entrance basket (proven, above), or including 2 Thule Yepp Maxi seats and getting the little ones to highschool 5 instances per week.

You will discover out extra concerning the Momentum Cito E+ and the model’s out there equipment by clicking here.

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