The Riese & Muller Delite Touring is equipped to handle absolutely any on- or off-road bikepacking adventure with its slew of customization options and sporty geometry.

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 your choice of an internal Bosch PowerTube 500Wh or PowerTube 625Wh battery that provides up to 100km / 125km of range, the Performance Line CX motor 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. Choose between the minimalist Intuvia display, the smart full-colour Kiox or Nyon displays, or the no-holds-barred Smartphone Hub control for a truly customized riding experience.

The Shimano Deore XT Shadow+ 11-speed cassette offers reliable, exact trigger shifting and the 1x drivetrain system keeps things lean and simple for reduced maintenance costs. The Suntour full suspension system (or optional Fox Float setup with up to 150mm of travel) gives you all the rebound power you’ll ever need. A short-length chainstay means you recover faster from big drops to return strong (and in one piece) to the business of trailblazing. An optional 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 an ABUS lock ensures your bike remains yours with solid German engineering and construction.

Combine these with Magura hydraulic disc brakes, an optional Dropper X-Fusion seatpost, super-bright Supernova light system, Selle Royal saddle, and Schwalbe tires, and you get the crème de la crème of electric mountain bikes - the Riese & Muller Delite Touring.

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FRAME	Aluminum - Chili Matte / Urban Grey Matte
BIKE WEIGHT	28.3 kg / 62.3 Ibs
WEIGHT CAPACITY	TBD
BATTERY	Bosch PowerTube 500 Vertical - 36V 500W / Bosch PowerTube 625 Vertical - 36V 625W
MOTOR	Performance Line CX (Gen4)
DISPLAY	Bosch Intuvia / Bosch Kiox / Bosch Nyon / Bosch SmartphoneHub
MAX ASSISTED SPEED	32km/hr as per Canadian regulations
COMPUTER MODES	Eco, Tour, Sport, Turbo
RANGE ESTIMATE	50-100km (PowerTube 500) / 60-125km (PowerTube 625)
CHARGING TIME	4.5 hours (PowerTube 500) / 5 hours (PowerTube 625)
SUSPENSION FORK	Suntour Aion, Air, tapered, 100mm / Fox Float 34 Performance, Air, 100mm, Boost / Fox Float 34 Performance, Air, 140mm, Boost / Suntour Aion, Air, tapered, 140mm, Boost
REAR SHOCK	Suntour RS-19 190x40 / Fox Float DPS Performance 190x40 / Fox Float DPS Performance 210x50 / Suntour RS-19 210x50
HEADSET	Acros IntegrationX, block lock
SEATPOST	Satori Trident / Dropper Post X-Fusion Manic 100
TIRES	Schwalbe Super Moto-X / Schwalbe Johnny Watts
TUBES	Schwalbe
RIMS	Rodi Tryp35
FRONT HUB	Novatec Disc 32H / Novatec Boost, QR, 32H
REAR HUB	Novatec Boost, QR, 36H
CRANKSET	FSA/Riese & Müller, 170 mm
CHAINRING	42T
CHAINGUARD	Chain guard
CHAIN	KMC X11 ( 125x)
CASSETTE	Shimano SLX 11-speed, 11-46
SADDLE	Selle Royal New Lookin Moderate Male / Ergon SMC4-L Sport Gel
PEDALS	VP-183 / VP-538
SHIFTING SYSTEM	Shimano Deore XT Shadow+, 11-speed
SHIFTER	Shimano SLX, 11-speed
HANDLEBAR	Humpert ergotec Ergo XXL, 31.8 mm / Satori R&M Custom, 25.4mm, Aluminum
STEM	Humpert ergotec Barracuda Evo, 90 mm, 20° / Satori R&M Custom, cable integration, adjustable angle, Aluminum
GRIPS	Ergon GP1 / Ergon GP3
BRAKES	Magura MT4 hydraulic disc brakes / Magura MT5 hydraulic disc brakes
FRONT LIGHT	Supernova M99 Mini Pro-25
TAIL LIGHT	Supernova M99, integrated brake light
MUDGUARDS	SKS A65R / SKS A69R
REAR RACK	Riese & Müller
BUNGEE	Bibia
BELL	Billy
KICKSTAND	Pletscher Comp 40 Flex
LOCK	Abus Bordo 6000, 90cm, black
PUMP	Beto air suspension fork pump

DELITE GT TOURING	FROM	TO
47 CM	5' 3"	5' 9"
51 CM	5' 7"	6' 1"
56 CM	5' 11"	6' 7"

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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