![]() ![]() ![]() That Harley-Davidson-esque attention to detail extends to everything from the factory-mounted LED headlight to the integrated taillights (with brake light), including the MOSH/CTY’s performance. Anyone doubting the e-bike's build quality, however, need only examine the premium componentry, internal cable routing, and immaculate welds. In the end, the Allround LCD display gets the job done, but it certainly seems like a lo-fi solution-particularly when considering the MOSH/CTY’s MSRP.Īt $3,799, the MOSH/CTY may be Serial 1’s entry option, but that doesn’t make it budget-friendly. The LCD display communicates the charge status as a single green light with five white dots (20 percent each) and the power mode as a blue light with four white dots. While that austere controller matches the MOSH/CTY’s streamlined form, the interface isn’t the most legible unit on the market-especially under direct sunlight. Luckily, users can keep tabs on the power levels via the battery’s dedicated readout or the Brose Allround LCD display. Should you forget to sufficiently power the 529Wh pack, however, there are grave consequences to pay. After pumping up several hills and walking the bike up a mile-long climb, I vowed to never leave the Serial 1 uncharged again.ĭon’t get me wrong, even when burning the lithium-ion candle at both ends with Sport and Boost mode, I tallied more than 50 miles on a single charge. Neither did the MOSH/CTY’s 48.3-pound weight. As one would expect, the 50/22 gear ratio didn’t exactly shuttle me up to the mountaintop. Unfortunately, several steep hills dotted my route back home. In order to record the bike’s practical range, I purposefully sapped the battery during an extended weekend ride. With that in mind, here’s one more word to the wise: don’t let the MOSH/CTY run out of juice. After all, no hillclimber worth their salt opts for long gears on the ascent and short gears on the descent. Riding the MOSH/CTY within these parameters produces the best results. When it was time to bomb down the other end, Eco mode kept my legs from whirling into oblivion. Even when facing steep grades, I never needed to raise out of the seat to power up the incline. As a result, I reserved that full-power mode for hill climbs, and for good reason. Under the same conditions, Boost mode easily achieved the MOSH/CTY’s 20-mph max but a “spinny” cadence accompanied all that velocity. On level pavement, I frequently opted for the Tour and Sport modes. Of course, the four-level power settings help compensate for the lack of additional gears, but they're not a direct replacement. That gearing may suit the model’s targeted urban commuter customer, but the single-gear configuration limits its adaptability. Serial 1 armed the MOSH/CTY with a 50-tooth chainring and a 22-tooth rear sprocket (2.27 ratio). ![]()
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