Cool Hunting says it time to ditch your car for this e-bike...
Combining the expertise of Momentum’s design and build, and Yamaha’s motor, Cool Hunting were keen to test ride the PakYak E+ cargo e-bike to see if it could ever replace a car.
It’s a liberating experience!
Thanks to the PakYak E+’s five assist modes, mid-drive motor and 80Nn of torque, Cool Hunting found the launch: ‘smooth and powerful’ and were even more impressed by its market-leading 45km/h top speed, which makes ‘rolling it on gravel paths, on the street, and on dedicated bike lanes quickly feel natural - and fun’. The credits kept coming: ‘It’s a liberating kind of experience to still get plenty of exercise, but also go further and faster,’ we can’t disagree there!
Great range options
If you’re looking to swap out your car, then range is always an important factor and Cool Hunting put it to the test: ‘Riders can purchase and carry a second battery to double the range, but the average commuter isn’t exceeding 32 km on a round trip. Plus, Momentum’s battery recharges in 3.8 hours, which is less than half the time for a lot of e-bikes.’
Specification
SPECIFICATIONS
- MotorSyncDrive Pro 80Nm, powered by Yamaha, PedalPlus 6-Sensor technology
- BatteryEnergyPak 500Wh Campact, Aluminium casing with highest safety standard (EN50604), CO2 Neutral production. Optional EnergyPak Plus 500Wh range extender compatible.
- ChargerGiant EnergyPak 6A smart charger, 60% in 1:25h
- ControllerRideControl Dash, Smart Assist automatic mode, 5 support levels, USB-C (10W)
- DisplayRideControl Dash, high-angle visibility, full color LCD display
- Sizes1-size
- FrameALUXX Aluminium, Mid Step
- ForkALUXX Aluminium, Rigid Fork with Utility Feature
- Shock-
- HandlebarAluminium 20D Sweep Back, Rise 50 mm, Width: 720mm, TR49A-00S1
- StemGiant Contact
- SeatpostSuspension Dropper 30.9mm, Travel: 40mm, Height 70mm Adjustment
- SaddleMomentum Saddle w/ Rear Handle
- PedalsAnti-slip
- ShiftersShimano Acera, 9-speed
- Front Derailleur-
- Rear DerailleurShimano Alivio, 9-speed
- BrakesTektro HD-E737, 4-piston, hydraulic disc for Cargo, 203mm [F&R]
- Brake LeversTektro 2 Fingers
- CassetteShimano CS-HG200, 11-36T
- ChainKMC e9 Sport, ebike optimized
- CranksetForged Alloy minimal Q-factor, 46T
- Bottom Bracket-
- RimsAlloy, 35mm inner width, e-bike optimized
- HubsThru-axle seal bearing Disc 15x110[F] 135[R]
- SpokesStainless steel, 13G [F] 13G [R]
- TyresMaxxis [F]24x2.5 [R] 24x2.2 SINGLE COMPOUND 60TPI WIRE Tube Type
- ExtrasRange Extender Box