Description
Description
Adventure trekking just got a whole lot more comfortable. Offering a powerful Bosch Performance Line motor, 500Wh internal battery and 100/80mm of plush and air-tuneable suspension, the Explorer DS1 will expand your horizons. With Microshift's E-bike specific 10sp components, hydraulic brakes and a dropper post, it's got 'Explorer' written all over it - literally!
AT A GLANCE
- FRAME: AL-6061 Ultralight , 80mm travel, tapered headtube, PowerTube internal battery
- SUSPENSION: Front: Suntour Mobie Air, 100 mm, thru-axle, remote lockout - Rear: Suntour UNAir, 80 mm, lockout
- COMPONENTS: Bosch Performance Line Motor, 500Wh PowerTube battery, 10sp Microshift Advent-X, Tektro hydraulic brakes
- WHEELS: Formula alloy thru-axle hubs with Alex Gravel rims and Kenda fast rolling MTB tyres
WHAT'S NEW
- Microshift clutch-equipped 1x10sp
- Tektro brakes
- More durable 'E-bike' drivetrain parts
KEY FEATURES
- Bosch's Gen 3 Performance Line motor for smooth power assisted riding up to 32kph for NZ or 25kph for AU
- Bosch full internal 500Wh Powertube battery is light, smoothly integrated into the frame and provides great range for those rail trail adventures
- German-engineered light and tough 80mm travel frame with tuneable air suspension that can be locked out on smooth terrain
- Microshift's E-bike specific 10 speed components, powerful hydraulic disc brakes and a dropper post for easy mounting/dismounting
- Custom alloy Racktime rear rack with integrated Hebie full fenders, front and rear lights and a robust kickstand
AT A GLANCE
- FRAME: AL-6061 Ultralight , 80mm travel, tapered headtube, PowerTube internal battery
- SUSPENSION: Front: Suntour Mobie Air, 100 mm, thru-axle, remote lockout - Rear: Suntour UNAir, 80 mm, lockout
- COMPONENTS: Bosch Performance Line Motor, 500Wh PowerTube battery, 10sp Microshift Advent-X, Tektro hydraulic brakes
- WHEELS: Formula alloy thru-axle hubs with Alex Gravel rims and Kenda fast rolling MTB tyres
WHAT'S NEW
- Microshift clutch-equipped 1x10sp
- Tektro brakes
- More durable 'E-bike' drivetrain parts
KEY FEATURES
- Bosch's Gen 3 Performance Line motor for smooth power assisted riding up to 32kph for NZ or 25kph for AU
- Bosch full internal 500Wh Powertube battery is light, smoothly integrated into the frame and provides great range for those rail trail adventures
- German-engineered light and tough 80mm travel frame with tuneable air suspension that can be locked out on smooth terrain
- Microshift's E-bike specific 10 speed components, powerful hydraulic disc brakes and a dropper post for easy mounting/dismounting
- Custom alloy Racktime rear rack with integrated Hebie full fenders, front and rear lights and a robust kickstand
Specifications
Specifications
| Grips | Dual density Ergo |
| Handlebar | Alloy riser bar, 15 deg sweep |
| Headset | Integrated Threadless 1 1/8th - 1.5" |
| Pedals | VP retro with alloy body and rubber gripper |
| Saddle | Selle Royal Lookin comfort with RoyalGel padding |
| Seatpost | Syncros Duncan Dropper 31.6mm with internal cable routing |
| Stem | Alloy Ahead adjustable rise |
| Brake Levers | Tektro M275 Hydraulic |
| Brakes | Tektro M275 Hydraulic, 180mm Centrelock rotors |
| Cassette | Microshift E-cassette, 11-48T, 10sp |
| Chain | KMC E10 E-bike chain |
| Chainring | 38T Narrow/Wide |
| Crankset | FSA Gen 3 Bosch ISIS, 38T |
| Rear Derailleur | Microshift Advent X 10sp with Clutch |
| Shifters | Microshift Advent X 10sp Single-Click E-bike Trail Pro trigger |
| Battery | Bosch Powertube 500Wh Internal |
| Display | Bosch Purion |
| Drive Unit | Bosch Gen 3 Performance Line, 65Nm, 250W, 32kph for NZ, 25kph for AU |
| Fork | Suntour Mobie 25 LOR Air, Taper, 100 mm, 15x100 mm axle, remote lockout |
| Frame | AL-6061 Ultralight tubing, 80mm travel, cartridge bearing pivots, tapered headtube, PowerTube internal battery |
| Front Travel | 100mm |
| Rear Shock | Suntour UNAir R8, 80 mm, lockout |
| Rear Travel | 80mm |
| Extras | Rack, Fender, Kickstand, lights |
| Front Hub | Formula Alloy Centrelock 100x15 32H |
| Rear Hub | Formula Alloy Centrelock Cassette 148x12mm thru axle |
| Rims | Alex GX26P Gravel rims, double wall |
| Spokes | Stainless Steel with Brass Nipples |
| Tyres | Kenda Sabre 29 x 2.2 with AV tube. |

