Cowboy’s newest 4 and 4ST e-bikes are being handled to a free software program replace immediately that provides a brand new adaptive energy characteristic meant to mechanically overcome any resistance because it happens, be it a hill, blast of wind, or child in a child seat. Cowboy can be including three new coloration choices for its 4ST step-through mannequin.
Based on Cowboy, its proprietary software program characteristic works at high and low speeds and doesn’t require any gear adjustments — good, as a result of the corporate solely sells belt-driven single-speed e-bikes. With the brand new replace, Cowboy says the motor will present the additional energy “seamlessly” at any time when a C4 or C4ST senses any additional resistance within the surroundings.
That every one sounds good, however I stay skeptical that it will probably flatten particularly steep inclines. Cowboy’s small hub motor is rated for 45Nm of torque, which isn’t so much. VanMoof — Cowboy’s chief European rival — supplies 68Nm of torque to its new A5/S5 e-bikes, by comparability. However VanMoof additionally depends upon a lift button for a much less seamless expertise total. Luckily, Cowboy permits you to e-book a take a look at trip in 11 international locations, together with the US, UK, and main biking cities round Europe to strive it out for your self.
Cowboy’s additionally saying that the 4ST step-thru mannequin is now accessible in lavender, fig (peachy-pink), and clay (reddy-pink), if the prevailing sand (off-white) and black hues aren’t to your liking.