BIONX PREMIUM SL350 HT XL

Lightweight Power

A bicycle dust buster like the Bionx PL350 Power Series, but extremely lightweight at only 16.1 lb! It installs easily and seamlessly on nearly any bicycle, allowing you to ride quickly and tackle even the steepest San Francisco hills. The New Wheel will even install the system on your bicycle for free.

Highlights:

• 25% lighter rear propulsion technology (complete system is only 16.1 lb)
• New 48V battery - lighter weight and better range (up to 65 miles)
• Triple your pedaling power
• Regenerative braking (like a Prius)
• Free installation
• 2-year warranty

Nimble and Fast

I first tried the Bionx PL350 Premium (Bionx PL350 SL XL) in September 2011 at the Interbike bicycle convention in Las Vegas. The first thing I marveled at was how light it was. Installed on a Trek road bike, it was as if the bike were not electric. I had heard about the way Bionx had managed to make the premium series so light: they had changed the battery formula to 48V from 36V, removed cells, and stripped copper wire from the hub motor. There had to be a tradeoff with all those modifications, right?

Nope. The legendary Bionx torque was the same (perhaps even better?) and soon I found myself climbing effortlessly up the best hill around, whizzing by other test riders on their carbon fiber frames. In minutes I had reached the top, and the view over a rain drenched Las Vegas was spectacular.

-Brett of The New Wheel

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Service

Before we install Bionx on your bike, we will perform a complete safety check. If a tune-up or extra work is required, we will bring it to your attention in a complete estimate and charge on a time and material basis.

Each install follows our comprehensive new bike setup checklist, and is signed off by the mechanic responsible for your bike.

Your Bionx kit comes standard with 6 months of complimentary service. To guarantee that your bicycle works great over its lifetime, we recommend purchasing a service membership to guarantee that it is serviced regularly. Ask us about our yearly membership packages to learn which one makes sense for your type of riding.

We also offer a 24/7 nationwide roadside assistance program for $40/year that will transport you and your bicycle up to 30 miles to a location of your choosing two times a year (be it our shop or another bike shop or your home).

Your new electric bike can be serviced by any qualified bicycle technician. The electric components of your bike are best serviced by The New Wheel or another Bionx authorized dealer, as we have the equipment required to diagnose and fix most issues with your system.

FAQs

Q: For whom was Bionx designed?

A: Bionx was designed for people who wish to increase their riding experience, and:

• find it difficult to ride uphill or against the wind

• want a good workout (4 regenerative settings)

• want to ride faster and longer

• want to avoid traffic when traveling to work

• want to ride with a group and maintain their speed (without struggling at the back of the pack

Q: Will an assisted bicycle keep me in better shape than a conventional bicycle?

A: Yes. According to an Australian study conducted by the Institute of Transport Studies, the assistance provided by such a bicycle helps to maintain the rider’s heart rate in the aerobic zone.

Because you can be assisted when going uphill, you do not need to spend excessive energy, you feel less tired, and can therefore keep going in your aerobic zone. With a conventional bicycle, many people exceed their aerobic zone when riding uphill then feels completely drained.

Q: How many miles can one travel on a charge?

A: It all depends on terrain and how much stop and go traffic to be contended with. In our experience, the Bionx can take a rider of around 160 pounds up to 36 miles over hilly San Francisco terrain. In our testing, the 36 mile range was achieved over a route that climbed 2,800 feet traveling at an average speed of 11.4 MPH.

Q: How does charging work?

A: Simply plug the charger supplied with your Bionx into a wall socket, and then into your battery. The indicator light on your charger will glow orange while charging, and green when complete.

Q: How long does it take to charge the battery?

A: A full charge from empty is achieve in just 2.5 hours.

Q: What is the typical lifespan of a battery?

A: The battery can last for a very long time, but its ability to hold a charge will be reduced to about 80% after 800 charge/recharge cycles. One charge/recharge cycle is a full cycle, meaning that if you only deplete half of the energy in the battery, and recharge it from there, that counts as only half a cycle.

If we conservatively figure that one charge cycle equals about 30 miles, you will probably not notice a reduced charge until about 15,000 miles. That’s a lot of biking!

Q: Can my electric bike be serviced by a bicycle mechanic?

A: Yes, definitely. Your bicycle remains a bicycle. The electric system itself is best serviced by The New Wheel or another authorized Bionx dealer.

Q: Can I ride in the rain?

A: Yes, you can use Bionx in the rain without any worries. All system elements are sealed and water resistant.

Q: What is the warranty?

A: From 2012 on the complete Bionx system, battery and hardware, are covered by a 2-year warranty.

BIONX Premium Series
Max Range	65 Miles
Battery	Li-Ion / 48V / 8.8 Ah / 423 Wh
Cells	52
Torque	(Nom./Max.) 9.0/40.0 Nm
Weight	16.1 lb.
Assist Levels	35% / 100% / 200% /300%
Options	Rear Rack Mounted Battery (+$100)