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Giant is coming in hot with not one but two new drop-bar e-bikes. Meet the Defy Advanced E+ Elite and the Liv Avail E+ Elite. There is no need for a cleaver naming conversation, as these models are based on the Defy and Avail models. It’s more than an e-road bike; it’s about giving a ride like a traditional road bike without the weight and cumbersome feel of a heavy mid-drive motor. (All photos by: https://www.instagram.com/tomjoyphoto) Defy Advanced E+ Elite and Liv Avail E+ Elite
What separates the Defy Advanced E+ Elite and the Liv Avail E+ Elite? We can’t thoroughly discuss what makes this bike different without discussing the motor. The new SyncDrive Move Plus motor powers both ranges. Giant claims the new motor weighs 1.7kg (3.75 lbs) and is a rear hub-driven design. The motor and rear hub drive system uses Giant’s “e-road exclusive riding pattern.” Group of riders in the sunset What does that mean? It’s a roundabout way of saying, “It rides like a traditional road bike.” You’ll notice the motor lurch and kick in less. If you’ve ridden an e-bike (road or MTB), you know that feeling when the motor kicks in/off. A slight drop when coasting or a lurch in power when you start from standing still. These are the sensations the SyncDrive Move Plus looks to eliminate. Top of the bike with controls Pedals […]
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