Review: All New Riese & Müller Culture Electric Bike

[@OneEclecticStyle]

I am just amazed that every bike you carry is available to test ride. I will be in visiting your stores and watch customers ride 5 or more bikes to get that one that makes the Magic Happen for Them. I still remember my first test ride they took me out and helped me with learning all the controls and hill climbing techniques for mid drive motors. I now have had e-bike for 8years and 30,000 miles of FUN!!!!!! Jed C.

[@davidmitchell7624]

You two have these reviews down...so informative and practical advice. Always a joy to watch and learn. Thanks for sharing this review...

[@thenewwheel]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@StudioBAS]

Another great review! I still love my Tern HSD, and also love watching videos about new ebikes :) Can't wait to see if you all review the R&M Carrie!

[@thenewwheel]

Oh that is definitely the plan. We are super excited for that bike!

[@maxwellcoates3493]

Venom is such a cool name for that color...

[@Nāmarūpa1]

Denim

[@jocelynvandevelde3834]

Excellent review you two! It was on the Bosch stand at CES and was the move talked about bike for sure.

[@thenewwheel]

Thank you! Yes it is such a cool bike and such a joy to ride!

[@RichSnodsmith-Travel]

COOL bike! BEST SHOP!

[@thenewwheel]

☺

[@Pipsicle330]

Can the battery be removed for charging? Love the Specialized Vado SL but can’t take the battery off it.

[@thenewwheel]

No the internal battery is fully integrated like the Vado SL so not removable. It is the one trade-off for keeping the weight down and simplifying the lines but doesn't work for everyone.

[@sarahastings-simon8800]

@@thenewwheel such a bummer for those of us in cold climates that don't have heated garages. This bike would be perfect for what I'm looking for but I wouldn't be able to charge it half the year! Thanks for the review.

[@thenewwheel]

@@sarahastings-simon8800 Ah yes that is an issue indeed.

[@orwin1751]

Just bought it in Szwitzerland … best urban e bike ever! Greetings from Geneva … and thanks for your great review👍

[@thenewwheel]

Great choice! Congratulations. Hello from SF!

[@robinthorpe2338]

How would you compare this to the Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0?

[@thenewwheel]

This bike offers a lot more performance and speed. There isn't any noticeable trade-off for the lower weight except for battery range (which can be solved by adding the Bosch PowerMore battery). On the Vado SL the weight is a bit lower but the performance is significantly less.

[@mikeb1039]

This or Gazelle Eclipse for a city/paved trails bike?

[@thenewwheel]

Both could be great options. Are you able to come in for a test ride?

[@mikeb1039]

@@thenewwheel Fraid not, Indiana.

[@konradzagorski4989]

How does it handle SF with enviolo?

[@thenewwheel]

Good question. We haven’t test that but our recommendation is the touring drivetrain for steep hill climbing. You’ll get a much wider gear range and since it is linkglide, service intervals are much longer than chain drivetrains of the past.

[@gur262]

No front rack frame mounting points?! Some RM bikes got em. It's plain better. I strapped 10lbs groceries on top of my weird ➰ handlebars. Sucks.

[@thenewwheel]

Yes no front rack. But the rear rack is heavy duty and you can click in nice MiK accessories to fit your use case.