Sonder El Camino Apex 1 Hydraulic

£2,999 The British brand enters the e-gravel bike market, giving you a subtle boost

James Witts

The Peak District’s finest, Sonder, has launched its first ever e-gravel bike. The electric version of the Alpkit house brand’s Camino gravel bike is a pretty competitive £2,999 and is replete with a multitude of features. 01 Hub drive What’s to tempt? Well, let’s start with those e-foundations, namely the Kynamic BC250 hub-drive system. For those new to Kynamic, it was founded early in 2021 by the KMC Group (yes, the same firm that makes bike chains). 02 Power play The latest BC250 hub-drive system features a 250Wh battery in the down-tube and a rear-hub 250W motor that boasts 45Nm of driving force with a real-life range of up to 70km in 100% assisted riding, though over 120km is reputedly possible with the 180Wh range extender that fits in a…

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Cycling Plus (Digital) - 1 Issue, October 2024

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