A real battle of beliefs is raging among cyclists: some swear by e-bikes, others stubbornly stick to their classic bikes without a motor. The new One E+Bike from Lemo could now combine both worlds.

They enable longer and steeper routes, are more comfortable and also motivate people who aren’t great athletes to get on their bikes: e-bikes are becoming increasingly popular in Germany. In the past year alone, 2 million electric bicycles were sold in Germany – with a strong upward trend. However, fans of classic cycling often turn up their noses at the e-bike boom. But with the One E+Bike, an e-bike will soon be coming onto the market that could also satisfy them.

One E+Bike motor can be completely decoupled from the hub

The Lemo E+Bike system (Image source: Lemo)

The highlight of the chic e-bike: According to the manufacturer Lemo, it should be can also be driven without a motor or resistance. The 250-watt motor can be completely uncoupled from the hub with just one movement (source: golem). Lemo has patented this technique. Of the Battery with its capacity of 540 watt hours is located on the front frame area and can be removed completely. Clever: The battery called “Smartpac” can also charge other electrical devices such as smartphones or laptops via the integrated USB port.

A row of smart features are designed to make cyclists’ lives more comfortable. For example, the front light on the One E+Bike can be removed and used as a flashlight, an LTE module in the bike enables localization and an LC display is located on the top tube, which shows information such as speed, charge level or assistance.

E-bikes with smart functions are not uncommon:

Sometimes an e-bike, sometimes a classic bike

With these functions and the Weight of only 14 in total kilogram manufacturer Lemo could have built the perfect e-bike for everyone who actually doesn’t want an e-bike – after all, the One E+Bike can be converted into a normal bike in just a few simple steps, which is neither heavier than a classic bike nor has greater resistance owns. On the other hand, the e-bike mode would be available on request for longer distances.

From autumn 2022, the One E+Bike from Lemo will be available to order in different versions. That motor-driven base model will cost 1,990 euros (look at Lemo).