Yes you can! Mounts are on our shop page. This allows you to move Elevate bike to bike and share it with friends and family!

Additional batteries can be purchased on our shop page. Elevate can be ridden with as much energy as you want: take 1, 2, or 3 batteries with you for 300Wh, 600Wh, or 900Wh. We recommend an extra battery for longer rides beyond 1.5 hours.

Yes. We can ship internationally but we do not cover the cost of international shipping.

Battery range depends on usage conditions. Typical range per charge is 1-1.5 hrs of ride time, 8-12 mi (13-19km) of distance, and 2200-2500 ft (670-760m) of elevation. The pack is small and modular: grab a second one for longer rides!

Elevate is limited to 20mph. Elevate delivers 750 Watts of mechanical power and up to 70Nm of torque to the wheel.

Elevate does not currently have regen. We have tested this feature, and it creates unwanted drag. Elevate has a freewheel clutch that is silent and completely drag free.

Elevate does not yet have pedal assist. Currently it is limited to 20mph. We will be working on pedal assist (PAS) after we finish production ramp and reliability testing.

The battery and motor weigh just over 3 lbs each (1.5kg). The whole system installed is approximately 8.8 lbs total (4kg).

We currently offer rotors in 180 or 203mm diameters. Minimum rotor size needs to be one size larger than the frame's minimum. We will launch 223mm and 160mm rotors soon. Our rotors are 2mm thick and designed to be robust.

Your bike is compatible with Elevate if it has:

• disc brake mounts with clearance for the Elevate Drive Unit. The brake should sit outside the triangle, not inside of it.
• a wheel hub with 6-bolt or centerlock pattern (with 6-bolt adapter)
• space for the battery inside the front triangle
• and a 4-piston hydraulic caliper. If not, these are easily upgraded

Yes, but you need to be aware of torque steer. We recommend driving the rear wheel whenever possible.

Yes. Note that Elevate was designed to be super compact and lightweight for single users. The continuous torque will reduce the load but you will still need to contribute pedal torque on steep climbs. Dual motor setups are possible.

The Elevate Rotor-Gear has an ISO 6-bolt interface. It can also be used with Centerlock hubs in combination with a Centerlock adapter.

Yes - if they have disc brakes. Many commuter bikes now have internal disc brakes that don't allow Elevate to clear the frame. We're quickly working on an adapter for these situations.

Check out our installation guide on the service page. We're unable to provide detailed support on individual projects, but we will share as much documentation as we can for DIY folks.

Elevate adds some weight to your bike. You may notice this weight when lifting the bike but most riders do not notice it while riding. If you notice, the quick connect system lets you remove the drive unit and stow it in your pack for the descent.

The motor sticks out 20-30mm from your brake calipers, which is significantly less distance than your pedals so it is unlikely to get hit. If you're doing a very technical narrow trail, remove Elevate and stow it in your hip or backpack.

Elevate lets you build one of the lightest ebikes on the market and can be removed quickly so you have two bikes in one. Elevate offers similar torque to the lightweight ebikes on the market (Specialized SL & TQ) and twice the power.

Motor output and human pedaling both add torque to the rear wheel. For best performance, pedal with the system like you would on a normal ride and go faster. With Elevate you can pedal with and without the throttle, or just use the throttle.

Torque is similar to lightweight ebikes and power is comparable to high power ebikes (750W). On super steep hills (20%+ grade), full-power ebikes have more torque and pull ahead. On flat to moderate hills, Elevate wins.

Elevate provides assist on all grades, but requires the user to push on the pedals for steeper climbs and is recommended at all times for range. Elevate can push a 100kg combined bike and rider weight up a 15% grade without pedaling.

Yes, our chargers will shut off when the battery has been charged. We recommend disconnecting the battery from the charger if you plan to not use the battery for an extended period of time.

Yes

No, but we recommend keeping it out of sunlight when storing for longer time periods.

We strongly recommend removing Elevate Motor and Battery prior to washing. Ensure the connectors are dry prior to reinstalling Elevate.

Yes - we have a safety interlock and pre-charge protection built into the electronics to allow you to safely attach your Drive Unit regardless of which position the power switch is in.

You can check the battery level either by pressing the button on the battery or by referring to the battery level via the Bimotal app.

The LED light on the charger will be red when charging and switch to green when it is full.

110 or 220V

There will be some variation based on riding conditions much like brake pads, but we expect the output gear to last about 1000 miles.

There will be some variation based on riding conditions, but we expect the Rotor-Gear to last about 3000 miles.

Yes - the throttle can be mounted on either side of the handlebar. It can also be positioned so you push down with your thumb or lift up with your first thumb joint depending on what other controls are on your handlebar.

Drive Unit, Throttle, Battery Mount, Wiring Harness: 3-yr/6000 mi; Battery Pack, Charger 1-yr/500 cycles; Gear-Rotor 1-yr/3000 miles; Drive Gear 6-mo/1000 miles.

Elevate puts no more than half the loads created under hard braking into the frame. We recommend removing Elevate for very rough downhill sections, but have not seen problems with the loads we are applying to well made bike frames.

A properly built MTB wheel (sturdy rim, 28 or more spokes, 1200N spoke tension, balanced spoke tension) should see minimal impact from Elevate use.

Do not use the system and contact us for repair or replacement options.