The SPARTA ION BLACKLINE Low-Step is a special addition model which features an Xtra High power motor. Frame, wheels and spokes are finishes in super-cool jet black. Its high-capacity battery and cables are hidden away in its light weight hydro-formed alloy frame . Its style and performance is second to none. The Low-Step\\\'s steering geometry has been designed to maximise stability on all surfaces with minimum rider input.
Reviews
Times Online
16 June 2007 by Tina Gaudoin
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A LevBike or Light Electric Vehicle should do the trick. No road tax, no insurance, this super-cool ?electrically assisted? bike will go up to 60 miles.
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The Independent
10 July 2007 by James Daley
The cycling column - James tries one of our electric bikes...
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Green Suffolk
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ExtraEnergy.org
A high-quality equipped pedelec, flawlessly hiding the modern electronics...
In recent years, the Sparta ION pedelec series has convinced tens of thousands of customers with its concept.
Our test riders mainly rode the power mode (with the strongest assistance), because they found the lowland economy programs insufficient on the hilly test track.
Truely genious is the switch unit, camouflaged as a
bike computer. Other than the classical functions (speed, trip kilometres etc.) it shows the current riding mode and turns on and off the light. If an electric defect occurs, the user is informed on the computer display. The computer is also a key. It communicates with the battery electronics, where the owner‘s personal data is saved and which is situated in the main frame, along with the battery. An excellent theft protection.
<em>Pros</em>
+ Outstanding service interface: the dealer can immediately analyze problems by means of the on-board computer and adapt the settings to the customer
+ Absolutely noiseless motor
<em>Cons</em>
- The battery cannot be removed from inside the frame for charging
<em>Riding Performance</em>
Range everyday track (Mixed Track): 27.3km / 17mi
Average speed: 20.7km/h / 12.9mph
Assistance factor: 0.8
Mountain range: 6.8km / 4,2mi
Assistance factor uphill: 1.8
Riding performance without motor: 4*
<em>Specifications and Ratings</em>
Total weight: 28kg / 61.7lb
Battery weight: 4.1kg / 9lb
Motor noise: 1*
Riding comfort: 2*
<em>Components / Accessories</em>
High-quality bicycle components, Shimano derailleur, rim brakes, U-lock, air-pump, light draws from battery (when the battery is empty the motor functions as dynamo), NiMhd battery, 2 years warranty, separate charger, good user manual, frame sizes: 46, 50, 55 cm; men’s frame: 50, 54 and 59 cm.
