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Mar 22, 2024
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The Netherlands is experimenting with technology that would allow the government to reduce speed in certain areas.
European e-bike maker Ampler has introduced a new model, the Curt Anyroad. This is a variation of their existing Curt superlight city e-bike. The basics of the two models are similar, but a handful of changes give the new Curt Anyroad some go-anywhere abilities that the Curt superlight city e-bike lacks.
Like the Curt, the Curt Anyroad begins with an aluminum frame. The frame comes in two versions, a low-step (not quite a step-thru) and a step-over (or traditional) frame. The low-step comes in two different sizes that are truly different sizes, while the step-over comes in three sizes. It’s nice to see an e-bike that really can give a broad range of riders a comfortable fit.
Like the Curt, the Curt Anyroad features a 250W brushless, geared hub motor with torque sensor powered by a 336Wh battery, a 60cm-wide flat bar, hydraulic disc brakes, seatpost with integrated light, front headlight, fenders and kickstand. Where it differs is that the carbon fiber fork is replaced with an aluminum one that includes rack mounts and the single speed drivetrain takes an exit in favor of a 10-speed drivetrain and the 40mm-wide semi-slick Panaracer tires and replaced with a low-profile knobby Panaracer GravelKing SK that is 43mm wide.
The weight jumps from 32 lbs. to 37 lbs. This is a decidedly premium e-bike and comes in near the $4000 price point.
It’s easy to get caught up in motor power when looking at an e-bike and it can sometimes obscure just how exciting a gravel e-bike with a smaller motor can be, especially when the e-bike weighs less than 40 lbs. Cutting weight gives the e-bike a more nimble feel and the torque sensor makes the response of the 250W immediate, giving the rider a better sense of its power.
The flat bar also makes handling easier for the Curt Anyroad by giving the rider more leverage and a finer sense of control on dirt roads and gravel paths. This is a truly dynamite new model from Ampler.
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