Pictured above: Delite Vario High Speed, featuring Enviolo shifting, Gates belt drive & new Gen4 Bosch Speed motor. From $7809.
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- Made for You in Germany: Riese & Müller assembles each bike in their factory in Weiterstadt, Germany to your specifications. This means that you can choose things like color, motor style, battery, drivetrain, and accessories. The New Wheel is here to help you to design your perfect bike. Learn more.
- New Bosch Motors: The new 4th generation Bosch CX Drive (20mph) and Performance Speed (28mph) motors offer up to 340% pedal assistance, a maximum torque of 75 Nm, sporty start-up characteristics and pedalling rate assistance of up to 120 rpm. Incredibly, the CX Drive is 25% lighter than its predecessor and almost half the size.
- Smartphone Docking System: The optional Bosch Smartphone Hub transforms your smartphone into a display & communication system which combines intelligent navigation, fitness data and much more. It is convenient and reliable to operate using buttons on the handlebar or voice control while your phone is charged while you ride.
- A Bike with Attitude and Multiple Capabilities: an incredible commuter, to be sure, but also a bike that begs for weekend adventure. With full-suspension and a unique rear cargo rack, on- and off-road adventure beckons.
- Rohloff Electronic Shifting: Go bigger by upgrading to a Gates Carbon Belt Drive paired with a Rohloff 14-speed internally-geared hub with electronic shifting. This low-maintenance, high-performance drivetrain offers incredible gear range, intelligent shifting and smooth operation.
- Comfort plus Control: Full-suspension makes a bike easier and safer to manage at speed on all types of terrain. The speed-capable Delite incorporates front and rear suspension to keep you in full control at all times on all types of terrain.
- Fully Kitted Out and Ready to Roll: The Delite comes fully loaded and ready for action, including integrated front and rear lights, sturdy metal fenders and premium tires.
- Cantilevered Rear Rack: A optional model-specific rear rack allows the rear suspension to suspend the rider and cargo. Expedition ready!
- Three Frame Sizes: Let us help you determine the fit for you. Frame sizes of 47cm, 51cm and 56cm available, to fit riders from 5'5" – 6'9" (1.65 – 2.05m.)
- A Warranty You Can Trust: Riese & Müller's warranty is backed by The New Wheel True Warranty™ and upheld by our professional service department. Includes 5-year frame coverage, 2 years for electronics, and 2 years for all other components (some exceptions apply).
You Get So Much More
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- Complimentary Service
- Your new electric bike comes standard with 6 months of complimentary service. To help ensure that your bicycle works great over its lifetime, we'll include a useful service schedule and can even send you handy reminder emails.
- Extended Service Options
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- Expert Service
- At The New Wheel our commitment to service is paramount. Throughout the lifetime of your bike, beginning with our exacting build and tune, we work to ensure that your bike performs reliably and enjoyably.
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- Service Membership
- Bikes purchased at The New Wheel are eligible for our unique Service Memberships. All memberships include unlimited tune-ups and 24/7 nationwide roadside assistance for total peace of mind. Upgrade to a Comprehensive Membership for even more benefits.
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Our Take
Please Note: Video above reviews a previous model year version of this bike.
All Riese & Müller bikes are assembled to order in R & M's new factory in Weiterstadt Germany. This means you can customize virtually everything about the bike, including color, drivetrain, motor and battery capacity, display options and more. Built to order for you in Germany, Riese & Müller bikes offer unmatched integration, comfort, build quality and style.
A Rich History
First released in the late-1990s as a full-suspension (though not electric) bike, the Delite has been under constant production and regular revision ever since. The new Delite is the product of nearly 20 years of design and development. And for the 2020 model year, the Delite evolves into a full family of several different models, with the original Delite name applying to a new range of lighter and sleeker integrated-battery bikes.
Fully Suspended Fun
Suspension provides control (especially at speed), increases comfort, and also extends the lifespan of many components by reducing vibration-related wear and tear.
Multiple Drivetrain Options
We love all three drivetrain options available on the Delite models, from the classic and dependable Shimano XT 11-speed derailleur system; to the smooth and intuitive Enviolo continuously-variable drivetrain; to the state-of-the-art Rohloff electronic transmission. The Rohloff Speedhub is a true engineering marvel, with the Rohloff E-14 system offering unmatched reliability, the widest gear range possible, automatic downshifts at a stop, and perfect electronic integration with the Bosch motor system. No-maintenance Gates Carbon belt drives come with all internal gear transmission models (both Vario/Enviolo and Rohloff.)
Fourth Generation Motors from Bosch
For the 2020 model year, all drivetrain options pair with either the new Bosch Gen4 CX Drive (high-torque) or the new Performance High-Speed motor. The new moters are lighter, stronger, smoother and almost completely silent.
GX Option Upgrades to Touchpoints & Suspension
GX is a top-shelf option package including a Fox air suspension fork with 140 mm travel, Schwalbe Rock Razor tires that guarantee outstanding grip on all surfaces, especially when cornering on loose terrain. A sporty Ergon saddle and adjustable X-Fusion Manic seatpost make for perfect rides both off-road and on.
Additional Model Options
There are numerous models within the Delite family, all of which can be ordered through The New Wheel. The Homage, a step-through version of the Delite, offers the benefits of full-suspension while maintaining easy access and a more upright riding posture.
All in All...
It's hard not to love this bike, in any of its many incarnations. If you're looking for a bike that checks all the boxes and that will give you endless reasons to daydream about the weekends and about the ride to work, the Delite is sure to delite....
Specs
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Size
47cm, 51cm, 56cm Fork
Suntour Aion Air (100mm) or Fox Float 34 (140mm) Frame
Aluminum Rear Shock
Suntour or Fox Float, 100mm or 140mm options available Rims
Rodi Tryp 35, 27.5" Tire
Schwalbe Super Moto-X or Rock Razor Front Hub
Novatec 32 H Rear Hub
Novatec Boost 36H, or Enviolo N380 CVT IGH, or Rolhoff Speedhub Seat
Selle Royal New Lookin Moderate Male Seat Post
Cane Creek Thudbuster ST Brake
Magura MT4 hydraulic disc brake Transmission
Shimano XT 11-Speed or Nuvinci N380 or Rohloff E-14-Speed + Gates Belt Drive Shifter
Shimano SLX 11sp or Enviolo Twist Shifter or Rolhoff Twist Crankset
FSA/Riese & Müller, 170 mm, 42T Chainring
Varies by configuration Handlebar
Humpert ergotec ErgoXXL, 31,8 mm Stem
Humpert ergotec Barracuda Evo, 90 mm, 20° Grips
Ergon GA20 Pedals
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Motor
Bosch Gen4 CX Drive (20 MPH) or Bosch Gen4 Performance Line Speed (28 MPH) Power Pack
Bosch PowerTube 500 Vertical, 36 V, 13,4 Ah/500Wh Console
Bosch Intuvia; Bosch Kiox*; Bosch SmartphoneHub* Ride Mode
Torque Sensed Pedal Assist Max Range
50 mi Top Motor Assist Speed
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Front Light
Supernova M99 Mini Pro-45 Rear Light
Supernova M99 Fender
Included Rear Carry Rack
Included Chain Guard
Yes Kickstand
Included (not on Delite Mountain) Lock
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