ORBIT TANDEMS Velocity electric assist Steps EP6
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Our Price £5000.00
5.0/5 from 2 customer reviews
In stock - test ride model available
The Velocity Steps EP6 is our latest addition to the electric assist Orbit range.Built using a lightweight aluminium frame, the tandem uses the Shimano Steps EP6 250W motor and a 504wh battery.
Battery weighs 2.9kg, and takes 4 hours for a full charge, however, it is 80% charged after the initial 2 1/2 hours.
Range of course depends upon rider weight, wind, tyre selection & altitude gain, but it can be as much as 70 miles per charge.
The 250W motor is the highest output system that is road legal in the UK, giving up to 85Nm of torque. The EP6 is a new motor Shimano produce and has plenty of torque which makes it very suitable for tandem use.
This type of electric assist is called a mid-drive system, the engine runs through the gears, and correct use of the gears when climbing make the system really efficient, and allows a light weight motor to be used whilst still giving out a great amount of torque, which is needed for pedalling up the hills.
Built in North Yorkshire, and finished with top quality components from Shimano the Steps EP6 is designed for couples who want a high performance electric assist tandem.
Shimano Linkglide gearing, again another fabulous new range from Shimano, with the cassettes being designed for longevity and G6000 wheels give this tandem a really superb feel.
Wheels size 700c.
48-spoke wheels.
Weight, as pictured, 28.1kg
Test ride model available.
The Velocity is assembled for each customer so we can customise it to suit you exactly, drop handlebars are an option on the front as well.
Weight, as pictured, 28kg.
This tandem is 248cm long with both wheels in and 210cm long with the front wheel out in the 19/15 size. In the 21/17 it measures 250cm long with both wheels is and 212cm long with the front wheel out.
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| Options | 19/15" Matt Charcoal 21/17 Matt Charcoal 19/15" Gloss maroon red 21/17" Gloss maroon red |
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| Description | Comes with 504wh battery |
| Frame | Orbit lightweight aluminium |
| Forks | Orbit full chromoly steel disc |
| Front Derailleur | None |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Linkglide 11 speed |
| Shifters | Shimano Linkglide 11 speed right hand shift lever |
| Chainset | Shimano 170mm crank length with Steps EP6 motor front Orbit 170mm crank length 42 tooth rear |
| Bottom Bracket | eccentric & square taper |
| Chain | KMC nickel plated 160 link front Shimano 11 speed linkglide |
| Cassette | Shimano Linkglide 11 speed 11/50 |
| Front Brake | TRP Spyke cable pull disc brake, with 203mm rotor |
| Rear Brake | TRP Spyke cable pull disc brake, with 203mm rotor 3rd brake Shimano V brake, controlled from the front handlebars with Shimano friction lever |
| Brake Levers | Shimano |
| Front Hub | Orbit tandem large flange, cartridge bearing, 6 bolt disc |
| Rear Hub | Orbit tandem large flange, cartridge bearing, 6 bolt disc, 145mm OLD |
| Rims | Alex G6000 deep section aero |
| Spokes | Sapim Strong butted stainless |
| Tyres | Schwalbe Marathon 700 x 35, 38 or 47 e-plus |
| Headset | Tange 1 1/8", reinforced bottom cup with stainless bearings |
| Stem | Satori 31.8mm ahead front, Orbit adjustable, 160mm to 200mm rear |
| Handlebars | Satori black riser, 31.8 clamp size front, Black alloy stoker bars, 25.4 clamp size, 49cm external width 4.5cm stoker riser rear |
| Saddle | Velo plush comfort touring |
| Seatpost | Black alloy, 400mm x 27.2 front, Black Satori Elegance suspension 40mm travel rear |
| Grips | Wave ergo lock-on with integrated bar ends front, Velo black cork bar tape rear |
| Included | Pannier rack 3 leg rack 2 X bottle cages Mudgards with stainless fittings |
| Pedals | Alloy touring with strapless toe cups |
| Optional Extras | Prop stand now included Planning a trip? Additional batteries are available to hire please ask for further details. |
As with any product, the specification is subject to change without prior notification. You are advised to confirm current specification before buying.
