Cowboy, the independent and financially healthy manufacturer of sophisticated and highly advanced electric bicycles, has just introduced its first all-terrain vehicle that allows riders to more easily escape cobblestone city streets in search of greener pastures.
To do that, Cowboy's new Cross electric bike It features thicker 60mm tires and suspension systems integrated into the front fork and seatpost to absorb bumps in the road. It's also equipped with grippier pedals to prevent slipping when bouncing, a large removable 540 Wh battery for a maximum range of 120 km (75 miles), and an integrated rear rack to carry more stuff.
I spent some time testing the Cross electric bike on a variety of surfaces, and it really is a beast in all the best ways possible. For starters, the seat suspension is luxurious and I hope the Cowboy carries over to the rest of their range. The inverted front fork suspension and wider tires also did their job, making this (very) heavy e-bike feel absolutely solid over pavement, hard-packed dirt, and gravel. Make no mistake, I wouldn't want a Cross for my next multi-day bike trip, but it can easily go from a city bike to a casual rural adventurer.
These bikes also look great, in my opinion. The three new satin metallic paint colors have an earthy tone, including a calm dark gray, a beautiful moss green and a “mushroom” color that seemed to change from a dirty silver to a muted purple to a rusty champagne gold as the color changed. light. . The top tube of the footpeg frame also creates an interesting floating effect by splitting around the battery.
Otherwise, this pedal-assisted electric bike, available with a stepper or stepper frame, is powered by a belt-driven 250W rear hub adaptive power motor with a top speed of 25km/h in the EU. , like Cowboy's. other electric bicycles.
Cross is also Cowboy's first electric bike to feature a new Check My Bike self-diagnosis tool that allows the company to automatically monitor the status of its rolling computers with the intention of keeping riders on the road longer. The company is also adding a new Live Challenges gamification feature to the app that promises to create “the most fun and engaging travel experience.” Sure.
All of these features are in addition to a number of technological flourishes that Cowboy is known for, such as accident detection, theft detection, and an excellent proprietary app with integrated Google Maps navigation that also facilitates scheduling service.
At launch, Cowboy has a Cross price of 3,499 euros (around $3,800) before it eventually rises to 3,999 euros. Sales start today.
