The makers of the Xterrain500 are currently gauging interest via an Indiegogo
campaign. The company plans to sell the bike for $1 600 — about R21 200 before
import taxes. It is powered by a 48-volt 9Ah Samsung battery, which turns a
500-watt/48-volt electric rear hub motor, providing pedalling assistance up to a
top speed of 32 km/h. The battery has a claimed range of approximately 40 k m on
the level. If the Xterrain ever sells in South Africa, it will compete with
Pedegos electric bikes on their fat snow tyres, which sell from R28 260 on snow
tyres for a 36 Volt, 500 Watt drivetrain, up to R36 880 for a 48 Volt, 600 Watt
system.
