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Precision Street Commuter — 300 lb Limit, Refined Geometry
$1,399
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Full Specifications
Peak Power
4,160W
Motor Type
mid-drive
Torque
190 Nm
Top Speed
45 mph
Battery
1,352 Wh · 52V · 26Ah
Range (claimed)
50 mi
Bike Weight
125 lbs
Load Capacity
265 lbs
Wheels
14" / 12"
Regen Braking
Yes
Tunable Controller
Open / FarDriver
Seat Height
29.5"
Brake Rotor
190 mm
Frame
Carbon steel
Warranty
1 year
US Dealers
No
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- Regen braking confirmed and tunable via FarDriver app — critical for lb rider on descents
- Open FarDriver 80A — the best tuning ecosystem of any bike here
- FarDriver PC software allows deep controller programming beyond the app
- Sprocket ratio changes for top-end speed without touching motor
- 4-6 hour charge — fastest in class
- Strong community forming around FarDriver tuning
✗ Cons
- 265 lb hard limit — suspension mods are mandatory at higher weights
- 14"/12" wheels — trail capability is permanently capped by frame geometry
- 190 Nm torque — lowest in mid-drive class
- Smallest battery (1,352Wh) — range penalty at your weight
- No wheel upgrade path to real dirt bike sizing
- Day-one cost with suspension mods: ~$1,650 all-in
Recommended Modifications
SUSPENSION: Front — DNM USD-8 inverted fork (~$150-200, confirm 100mm axle spacing). Rear — DNM RCP-2 or RCP-3 with heavy spring for 280-300 lbs ($60-120). CONTROLLER: FarDriver Bluetooth adapter ~$25 Amazon. SPROCKET: Ratio changes via rear sprocket for top-end speed gain.