California’s Super73 now offers tougher models of its Super73 Z, S and R series of electric bikes and a new K1D electric balance bike for kids, and parents raved about putting their four- to eight-year-old on a vehicle that can go over 16 mph.
The call adventure series of e-bikes brings a refreshed design, suspension, gearbox, seats, tires and lights on Super73’s existing Z (entry-level), S (multi-purpose cruiser) and R (flagship power) e-bikes. All electric bikes in the series feature front suspension, while some offer fully adjustable front and rear suspension. The S and R models also moved their battery to the down tube, which should improve handling thanks to a lower center of gravity.
Meanwhile, the Super73 K1D (get it, sk8er?) is an electric balance bike with regenerative braking and acceleration aimed at children ages four to eight. It offers 60 minutes of ride time (after a 45-minute charge) with its small, swappable 92.8 Wh lithium iron phosphate (LFP or LiFePO4) battery.
LFP batteries are safer and last longer than the traditional lithium-ion batteries used by most e-bike manufacturers, including the Super73. The K1D is the first Super73 electric bike to use LFP, and the company is exploring its wider adoption. “Our engineering team is considering adding LFP in the future,” says Mike Whitmark, a spokesman for Super73, “but it’s not something we’ve committed to yet.”
The K1D can be put into three different speed modes. Mode one goes up to seven mph, mode two up to 13 mph, and mode three “up to 16+ mph,” according to data provided by Super73. The lower two modes can be easily switched by the child, but “Track Mode” is locked and must be unlocked by the parent to use it on a closed course. Parents can do this by holding down the appropriate buttons for the correct amount of time, which means the kids will eventually figure it out too.
You can reserve the Super73 K1D now for $1,295 for early June delivery.
The Super73 Z Adventure starts at $2,695 in the US and €3,599 in Europe with tax, the S Adventure starts at $3,595 / €4,399 and the R Adventure starts at $3,995 / €5399. You can pre-order now with delivery expected in six to 10 weeks, depending on the color combination chosen.
The company also announced new colors for its non-Adventure series e-bikes, including this sick “aluminum” Super73 ZX.
