The CRUZ is a classic California cruiser with design elements reminiscent of the American Art Deco movement. The CRUZ evokes a bygone era.
Offering the same best-in-class performance as the Tracker, the CRUZ leads the industry with a top speed of 36 mph in race mode. Regenerative breaking, coupled with Shimano Alfine hydraulic disk brakes, provides riders with stop-on-a-dime control. The CRUZ’s top-caliber components include a sandcast aluminum battery box, powerful LED lighting, Phil-Wood front hub, and a Brooks England Ltd leather saddle and grips. A powerful 52-volt battery gives the CRUZ 35 miles of ride capability and requires minimal charge time – it takes just two hours to fully recharge. The stained alder wood frame inlay and cast pewter name badge sings the final note for this model’s signature look, which starts at $4,995.
Race Mode
Race Mode is an optional upgrade, which utilizes a 3,000 watt rear hub motor that rapidly accelerates the rider to 36 Miles/Hour (58 Km/Hour). The battery outputs a steady 60 amps at 52 volts. With that amazing powerhouse and a feather light chromoly steel frame, the CRUZ packs a punch. Welcome to the ride of your life. Race Mode is intended for off road use only. Simply remove the Race Mode key to switch back into street legal mode to comply with local regulations including USA and EU standards.
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The Battery
The heart and soul of the CRUZ, our patent pending aluminum battery box is beautifully designed and locally sand cast in Santa Clara, CA. This special housing protects crucial electrical components, including the 702 watt hour lithium battery. It also disperses heat, allowing our high performance system to run at lower temperatures, significantly increasing efficiency, providing a range of 35 miles.
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Regenerative Braking
Smoothly decelerate while re-charging the battery with the tap of the regenerative braking button. This maximizes the range, guaranteeing you’ll go 35 miles on a charge, even when riding requires heavy braking. The heart of our drivetrain, the 3-phase brushless electric motor, recoups energy that is typically wasted in brake use. A sophisticated computer located in the battery box provides smooth anti-lock braking. Combined with Shimano Alfine hydraulic disc brakes, the CRUZ stops on a dime.
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Shimano Alfine Disc Brakes
Utilizing the most trusted name for hydraulic disc brakes in the cycling community, Shimano Alfine provides the CRUZ with trusted technology and unsurpassed braking performance.
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Wood Tank
The CRUZ’s hand crafted alder wood tank inlay is the final note on a singular design – and truly sets the bike apart.
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Headlight and Taillight
Our steel and chrome plated headlight is custom crafted and powered by one of the brightest LED bulbs in the industry. A proprietary billet mount ensures stability. An optional rear taillight upgrade offers enhanced safety, a must for night riders. These lights run off the main battery with wiring integrated into the frame. No wires or batteries to worry about.
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Performance
Range 35 miles
Speed 20 MPH in Street Legal, 36 MPH in Race Mode
Recharge Time 2 hours
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Drive Train
Motor 3,000 watt 3-phase brushless electric
Power 750 watts street legal mode, 3,000 watts in race mode
Energy Recapture Vintage Electric Regenerative Braking System
Electronic Speed Controller 60 amp continuous
Charger High performance DC 52 VC 110/220 AC compatible
Battery 52v 12.5 AH with estimated pack life of 30,000 miles
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Chassis
Frame Chromoly Steel
Grips and Saddle Hand crafted leatherwork by Brooks England LTD
Brakes Shimano Alfine Hydraulic Disc. 180mm front. 160mm back.
Wheels 26 inch aluminium, 36 spoke, hand laced and tensioned
Tires Schwalbe Fat Frank 26x2.35 inch with KevlarGuard
Paint High grade powder coat with custom colors available
Price
MSRP $4,995 USD
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All the information and images have come from https://vintageelectricbikes.com/pages/cruz-electric-bike
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WHY I'M LOOKING AT ELECTRIC BICYCLE'S
I enjoy biking on (( green-ways also known as rails to trails )) these are trails made over abandoned railroad lines by the state . Some are pavement some are limestone or gravel and some are even grass or dirt . But after riding for hours and still miles from the car I sometimes would really love to have some help in reaching my car. That's why I have started looking at these Electric Bicycle's . I will be looking at many different brands in my next posts .
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Some of these E-Bikes I am not very impressed with but I am just posting them so you can see all the different ones available.
SOME OF THESE BIKES ARE REALLY COOL