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Cowboy introduces a new city e-bike with a step-thru frame.
The Cowboy Cross comes with a 250W brushless, geared hub motor. Cowboy estimates that riders may see as much as 80 mi. (120km) of range per charge, thanks to the 540Wh battery. If a range of 80 mi. seems optimistic for a 540Wh battery, don’t be too suspicious; that’s more than double the power of the rear hub; it seems within the realm of PAS 1 possibility.
Also worth noting is that this is a Class 1 e-bike aimed at European markets where there is a top assist speed of 15 mph. Going slower does wonder for range.
The Cowboy Cross weighs 61 lbs., which will help riders get more out of the 250W hub motor than would be possible with a heavier e-bike.
Between the 2.4-in.-wide tires, 40mm-travel inverted suspension fork and suspension seatpost, this will be the most comfortable e-bike from Cowboy in their line.
Hydraulic disc brakes are paired with 180mm rotors for solid stopping power.
Total weight capacity is 309 lbs. (140kg), which means that the rear rack can carry plenty of groceries or a bag full of work files. Lights are integrated into the front and rear of the Cross as well, and Cowboy includes fenders plus a kickstand.
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Cowboy offers a few features that are pretty unusual among e-bikes, including a smartphone mount that offers wireless charging. Their app also tracks and analyzes your riding so that it can offer power where you most need it and reserves it at times when you don’t need as much assistance, such as when going downhill. It can even track the rider’s fitness. It even includes a Strava-like feature called “Live Challenges” that is meant to inspire riders with a gamification angle.
The Cowboy Cross and Cross ST will go for a bit less than $4000.
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