Ariel Rider’s 52v X-Class Step Thru is honestly the last of a dying breed.
I don’t understand why (reputable)companies stopped or just don’t make 52v 1000w e-bikes anymore. I got Wired’s first Freedom model, back when they were still called “WICKED”, which was advertised as 60v god knows how many watts, maybe 1200 at the time, and my wife got the XClass Step Thru, and I mean that AR just out classes the Freedom in every way. After a 32 mile pedal assist only ride, she still had 2/5 of battery left while the freedom was completely drained. It reaches its top speed just as fast as the Freedom does (37mph)
And now days if you want a 52v battery with at least a 1000w motor, your options are limited to dual motors or paying upwards of $2.5k for something without all the amenities AR offered (brake lights, head lights, turn signals, dual suspension) I personally like to bike in PA1 usually and enjoy having long range rides. Whereas from my understanding, if you want longer range out of a dual motor, you are most likely running it in single motor mode, if you even have the option to do so.
And I won’t settle for “if you ride at PA1 and for longer range, get a 48v 1000w+ bike” when AR has made exactly what I wanted. Just wish other companies would make bikes with that drive train in 26”+ tires, dual suspension with all the other bells and whistles.