With the release of a limited-edition enduro-style electric pedal assist mountain bike (eMTB) powered by Italian motorbike and e-bike maker Fantic, Audi has increased the variety of e-mobility items it offers. Inspired by the cutting-edge design of Audi’s electrified Dakar Rally-winning RS Q e-tron racecar, the new Audi eMTB has an eye-catching livery.
At its core, the Audi eMTB is versatile and boasts a wide range of possibilities. In collaboration with Fantic, and drawing from its XEF 1.9 Factory enduro e-bike line, the lightweight aluminium frame’s profile allows for a relaxed riding position that improves riders’ ability to respond to hazards and terrain. Its combination front/rear wheel layout of 29 inches and 27.5 inches offers the optimum combination of rollover capability and agile tight corners.
Its full-suspension design, Vittoria e-bike-rated off-road tyres, and Mavic tubeless-ready wheels made specifically for e-bikes make it ideal for a range of terrain, from tough off-road tracks to bike lanes and touring. With 180mm of travel and top-quality, fully adjustable suspension parts, the Audi Electric Mountain Bike (eMTB) stands out thanks to its coil-sprung Ohlins TTX22m.2 rear shock and air-sprung Ohlins RXF38 m.2 fork. The 1×12 drivetrain is equipped with an 11-51-tooth rear cassette, which is shifted by SRAM’s GX rear derailleur and bar-mounted shifter. S3 Batfly rotors (220/203mm F/R) with F.I.R.S.T. callipers from Sunstar Braking provide stopping power.
The Audi eMTB powered by Fantic offers riders four electrical help levels at up to 20 mph: Eco, Tour, Sport, and Boost. Depending on the terrain, rider weight, and amount of assist used, the battery range is projected to be between 12 and 90 miles (20-150 km).
Tour provides a greater degree of electrical boost, while Eco mode is tuned to provide optimal efficiency and range with noticeable electrical help. Sport mode is designed to provide significant aid for sport cycling, and the strongest setting, Boost mode, provides the most amount of electrical support for climbing difficult, steep routes.
The aluminium frame houses the entire 720-Wh, 36-volt lithium-ion battery pack, which powers the silent and effective 250-watt Brose S-MAG motor with up to 90 Nm of torque. The assist level, battery charge status, and speed are just a few of the important details that can be quickly viewed on a small digital display mounted on the handlebars. The charge level indicator flashes in the upper right corner of the display when the battery level falls to less than 10%.
