EUNORAU DEFENDER-S 2.0

Two hub motors, one in each wheel, drive the EUNORAU DEFENDER-S 2.0 through 26 x 4.0 in fat tires, with four-bar rear suspension. The brand rates the pair at 1500 W combined, and a torque sensor reads pedal pressure to set the assist.

Highlights

• Dual hub motors: front and rear, 1500 W combined by the brand's rating, with 85 N·m of maximum torque.
• 816 Wh removable battery: 48 V and 17 Ah, built from 21700 cells. The brand quotes up to 64 km, or 128 km with the optional second battery.
• Suspension at both ends: an adjustable AOS01 air shock (165 mm) behind, and an RST GUIDE fork up front with 75 mm of travel, preload and lockout.
• 203 mm rotors: hydraulic discs on both wheels, with sensors that cut motor power when you brake.
• Shimano CUES 9-speed: an 11 to 36T range for steep, loose climbs.
• Two frame sizes: 17 in and 19 in step-over 6061 aluminum frames; the 136 kg payload rating counts rider and cargo together.

Who it suits

Riders crossing snow, sand, gravel and broken trails who want grip at both wheels and rear suspension, on a bike that weighs 40.5 kg. Read how fat tires handle winter riding.

Good to know

• Range is the brand's figure; speed, hills, rider weight, tire pressure and cold all change it. How to estimate your range.
• Ships free anywhere in Canada (no P.O. boxes).
• It starts in a 32 km/h mode; the brand says its maximum setting is 45 km/h.