The Riese & Muller Charger4 Vario is the e-bike version of a BMW. These bikes are custom-built with German precision and laser-focused attention to detail that leaves absolutely no stone unturned in their quest to build the absolute best e-bike for urban and rural terrain - even the roughest single-track dirt trail. Travel in luxury, safety, and ultimate comfort with the Charger4 Vario e-bike.

Any good e-bike worth its salt has a motor and battery up to the task of hauling goods and people, and Riese & Muller knocks it out of the park with its Bosch systems. Powered by the new Bosch PowerTube 750Wh internal battery, this bike can travel up to 175 km on a single charge. The Performance Line CX motor with Smart System provides more torque than other motors, giving 85Nm acceleration at low cadences to make uphill journeys a lot sweeter. It reads your pedal input 1,000 times a second for an extremely accurate and sensitive intuition that boosts you with just the right amount of power exactly when you need it. The Extended Boost feature allows for smooth traction over stone, root, and cobblestone obstacles - even when going uphill. The Smart System motor features a new Tour+ Auto riding mode that automatically toggles the assist level to compensate for headwinds and hills without you needing to adjust any controls mid-ride.

You can keep the display simple with the stock Intuvia 100 with LED Remote, or upgrade to the Kiox 300. The Kiox 300 Smart System uses a colour display and LED Remote to control its countless features, including the ability to navigate, record Strava ride data, and document fitness metrics all via Bluetooth connection to your phone. It also displays necessary bike data on speed, cadence, and battery range. The eBike Flow app auto-updates your e-bike ecosystem for smart, seamless operation and features an eBike Lock to protect your bike when you leave it locked up.

The Enviolo 380 hub has stepless shifting technology to change gears under load without any resistance and is designed specifically to work with the high torque of an e-bike, and the Gates belt drive adopts motorcycle technology to give you 30,000km of riding before needing replacement - over three times longer than any chain. A rear carrier allows you to bring whatever you need along for the ride, be it tour panniers or a dry set of clothes for après-ride dinner and drinks with friends, and the included ABUS lock ensures your bike remains yours with solid German engineering and construction.

Combine these with Magura hydraulic disc brakes, a Cane Creek New Thudbuster seatpost, super-bright Supernova/Busch & Muller combo light system, Selle Royal saddle, Schwalbe tires, a Suntour front suspension system, and the option of a GX spec for off-road adventures, and you get the crème de la crème of electric bikes - the Riese & Muller Charger3 Vario.

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Riese & Muller Charger4 GT Vario
Lightweight Aluminum frame with Front Suspension - Provides strength and agility on even the roughest roads
Bosch Smart System: Updates via your phone's Bluetooth to reduce bike repair shop visits and save you money
Motor: Quiet & reliable Bosch Performance Line CX provides more torque than other motors, up to 85Nm acceleration at low cadences
Battery: Bosch PowerTube 750Wh battery gives you up to 175km of range on a single charge
Cockpit Display: Customize your ride with Intuvia 100 or the super-advanced Kiox 300 Smart System cockpit controls
Lighting: Super-bright Supernova/Busch & Muller combo lighting system - German quality construction
Enviolo 380 Hub: Stepless shifting technology to change gears under load without any resistance - Designed specifically to work with high torque of e-bikes
Gates Belt Drive - Lube-free, durable, and winter-friendly with a 30,000km lifetime before needing replacement
Magura hydraulic disc brakes offer absolute stopping power in absolutely every weather condition
Cane Creek Thudbuster seatpost absorbs every shock - Turns cobblestones into clouds
Schwalbe tires are highly puncture-resistant - Made in Germany
Comfortable ergonomic Selle Royal saddle - Made in Italy
This product can only be purchased in Canada
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CHARGER4 GT VARIO
FRAME	Aluminum - Black Matte / Petrol Matte
BICYCLE WEIGHT	27.5kg / 62 Ibs
WEIGHT CAPACITY	TBD
BATTERY	PowerTube 750 Vertical, 36V 750Wh
MOTOR	Performance Line CX (Gen4)
DISPLAY	Bosch Intuvia 100 / Bosch Kiox 300
MAX ASSISTED SPEED	32km/hr as per Canadian regulations
COMPUTER MODES	Eco, Tour, Tour+ Auto, Sport, Turbo
RANGE ESTIMATE	75-175km (PowerTube 750)
CHARGING TIME	6 hours (PowerTube 750)
SUSPENSION FORK	Suntour Aion, Air, tapered, 100mm
REAR SHOCK	N/A
HEADSET	Acros IntegrationX, block lock
SEATPOST	Cane Creek New Thudbuster ST
SEATCLAMP	Kalloy SC-201, 40.0 mm
TIRES	Schwalbe Super Moto-X / Schwalbe Johnny Watts
TUBES	Schwalbe
RIMS	Rodi Tryp35
FRONT HUB	Novatec Disc 32H
REAR HUB	Enviolo 380, 36H
CRANKSET	FSA/Riese & Müller, 170 mm
CHAINRING	55T, for Gates drive belt CDX
CHAINGUARD	Riemenschutzring
CHAIN	Gates drive belt CDX
CASSETTE	24T, for Gates drive belt CDX
SADDLE	Selle Royal New Lookin Evo R&M / Selle Royal New Lookin Female R&M
PEDALS	VP R&M Custom
SHIFTING SYSTEM	Enviolo grip shift, continuous
SHIFTER	Enviolo grip shift, continuous
HANDLEBAR	Satori R&M Custom, 25.4, Aluminum / Satori R&M Custom Komfort, 25.4, Aluminum
STEM	Satori R&M Custom, cable integration, adjustable angle, Aluminum
GRIPS	Herrmans grips
BRAKES	Magura MT4 hydraulic disc brakes / Magura MT5 hydraulic disc brakes / Magura CT Speed eStop ABS, disc brake
FRONT LIGHT	Supernova Mini 2 Pro
TAIL LIGHT	Busch & Müller Toplight 2C LED
MUDGUARDS	SKS A69R
REAR RACK	Riese & Müller, MIK
BUNGEE	Bibia
BELL	Billy
KICKSTAND	Ursus Power 94 Kickstand
LOCK	ABUS Shield X+

CHARGER4 GT VARIO	FROM	TO
46 CM	5' 3"	5' 9"
49 CM	5' 7"	6' 1"
53 CM	5' 11"	6' 5"
56 CM	6' 5"	6' 9"

Will this take up a lot of space on the road?

No more than any other bike you pass in the bike lane!

How does a Riese & Muller compare to other e-bikes?

Honestly, there isn't really a comparison to be made - Riese & Muller are literally the best e-bikes on the market. It's like comparing any other car to a Land Rover. Now that urban cycling is taking off, we're seeing more and more e-bikes on the streets ferrying people all over the place, but most were designed for use in cities with paved roads and bike paths. Riese & Muller has achieved the pinnacle of e-bikes in speccing theirs with full-suspension GT and GX options, meaning you can take them off-road - on dirt track, mountain roads, even forested trails. They're armed to the teeth with every luxury item you could ever think of - Magura hydraulic disc brakes, Thudbuster or dropper seatposts, internal gear hubs, Gates belt drives, blindingly bright Supernova and Busch & Muller lighting systems, and the absolute best cockpit control computer systems. They're intuitive and built to last.

How the heck do I buy one of these?

We've done all the legwork for you! Take a read through our extensive spec options, build up your bike just the way you want it, place an order and we'll be in touch when your bike arrives fully built!

Can I use this bike for a business?

Absolutely. With the smorgasbord of options for cargo boxes, rear racks, and on/off-road capabilities, this bike will excel at whatever you ask it to do. Email eric@curbsidecycle.com if you’re interested in discussing a Riese & Muller for your business or business idea.

What is an internal gear hub?

In Europe, a bike with an internal gear hub is what makes it a definitive city bike. Because the chain isn’t derailed up and down a set of external cogs (using a derailleur), the chain will never fall off again, and best of all, the chain can be covered so you can wear whatever you want. The gears are sealed inside the rear hub and they hold a tune two times longer than a derailleur, minimizing tune-ups and allowing you to store the bike outside throughout the winter problem-free.

What is a belt drive?

Belt drives have been developed over the last 30 years for use in racing engines and motorcycles. They are a band of nylon teeth held together with a series of carbon fibre cords, paired with alloy chainrings and stainless-steel cogs. They've recently made the jump to bikes because they're nearly silent, don't require lube (and are much more winter-proof as a result), don't rust or get jammed with debris, and last for up to 30,000km of riding before needing replacement. We don't see them often on North American bikes because they can't be used with external derailleurs, only internal hubs or crank-based gearboxes.

Can I store it outside?

Of course. But if you are storing it outside during the winter, we strongly recommend going with the Vario or Rohloff internal hubs over an external-gear Touring derailleur, as they're built for year-round use and keep maintenance costs to a minimum. Should you have your heart set on a derailleur Riese & Muller, be sure to pick up a Bike Parka to keep it covered from ice and snow.

Does the battery lock to the bike?

Yep. That’s one expensive chunk of Lithium Ion. Frame-mounted batteries lock on to the down-tube and only you can remove them with the key provided. Internal frame batteries are built into the bike, so no need to worry!

How long does it take to charge the battery?

It takes about five hours to charge a single battery from flat to full, and twice as long if you have a dual battery system on your Riese & Muller. The batteries don't have memory so there is no problem if you only charge the battery a little bit, halfway, or whatever. You’ll get over 1000 complete charges, which is typically 5+ years of use before a replacement is required.

Is the unit serviceable?

You bet it is. For years the e-assist market was dominated by small fly-by-night companies with good ideas and no balance sheet. The consumer took all the risk and were often left with technical assistance phone numbers that no longer worked. Riese & Muller partner with Bosch, a huge player in the e-bike market – and they are sophisticated, which means they are updatable, diagnosable, and if something does break, fundamentally repairable.

What's the lifetime on the battery?

On average you will get about 18,000-20,000 miles from the battery before it needs to be replaced.

This is expensive! Will it get stolen?

Estimates are that over 90% of bicycle theft is tied to cash-for-drugs (unfortunately) and most bike losses are due to inferior or cheap locks. Make sure you buy a good ABUS U-lock or a chain and your bike will be safe. You can read more about bike theft here.

What’s the warranty?

For the original owner, Riese & Muller offers a two-year warranty for manufacturer defects on frame and fork, five years for frame / swingarm breakage, and two years on the battery. Does not include wear and tear.

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