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- Are you ready to get your order started? Our trained technicians will build your Riese & Müller Tinker Vario to your unique specifications, including size, color, components and accessories. Click on the button below to indicate your interests, and we'll follow up with you shortly to firm up all the details.
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- Small bike, big personality: A longer wheelbase preserves the stability of a big bike. In combination with the smaller wheels and generous stepover height of the Tinker's frame, the resulting ride experience is dynamic, top-quality and unique.
- Built for the city, and built to last: With a tried and true Bosch CX Line (Gen2) motor, an Enviolo internally geared hub transmission, connected via a Gates Carbon Belt Drive, this urban bike is built for heavy use and maximum reliability.
- Premium compact: One ride on the Tinker and you realize that this bike is not like any other compact bike: comfortable thanks to plush suspension; powerful thanks to the top-of-the-line Bosch engine; and built with quality components.
- Eminently shareable: Not only can you adjust the seatpost and stem height for different riders, you can adjust the stem angle, allowing you to dial in your precise ride position - no tools necessary.
- Oversized tires for added control: Small-wheeled bikes perform marvelously in the city when paired with high volume, high-pressure tires like Schwalbe Big Ben tires found on the Tinker.
- Racktime rear carrier comes standard: Snapit system by RackTime allows for a number of different carriers that click instantly on and off the rear rack.
- 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 Plan
- Bikes purchased at The New Wheel are eligible for our unique Service Plans. All plans include unlimited tune-ups and 24/7 nationwide roadside assistance for total peace of mind. Upgrade to a Comprehensive Plan for even more benefits.
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Our Take
Our video above is for the prior year model, but much of the review remains relevant to the current model.
Each Riese & Müller bike is assembled in their factory in Mühltal, Germany.
When you place your order with us, you can customize virtually everything about your bike, including color, drivetrain, motor, battery capacity and more. Each Riese & Müller model has a range of accessory options to help you further dial in your ride.
Performance In Design
Riese & Muller is all about performance, and nothing changes on the compact Tinker. The small frame design belies its big bike comfort and ride feel. But small has it's advantages, as this bike can be easily tucked away on a train, in the back of a car, or in the office.
The Tinker is also great for an extremely diverse range of uses and riders: it can be your fast and fun speed bike, your nimble urban commuter or town bike, or even your weekend adventurer with saddle bags loaded.
Now equipped exclusively with the low-maintenance Enviolo hub transmission and Gates Carbon belt drive, the Tinker is a low maintenance, urban-friendly explorer.
One Size Fits All
Truly a one-size-fits-all bike thanks to smart geometry and an innovative stem that adjusts both up and down, and forward and back.
Who is the Tinker For?
If you're looking for a speedy commuter or urban climber, Tinker has you covered. If you are looking for a little less bulk but no less capability, Tinker will delight you. If you're trying to carry a family, Tinker won't necessarily fit the bill perfectly (consider the HSD or GSD from Tern instead).
Last but not least, the Tinker is offered in two colors: Black Matte or Crystal White.
Specs
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Size
One size fits all Fork
Spinner Grind OS Frame
Aluminum Headset
TH No. 9, semi-integrated Rims
Mach 1 20" Tire
Schwalbe Big Ben Plus 55-406 Hubs
Shimano Deore Disc (F & R) Crankset
FSA / Riese & Müller, 170 mm Seat
Selle Royal New Lookin Moderate Male Seat Post
JD/Riese & Müller, Alu, 34,9 x 430mm Brake
Tektro Auriga E-Comp HD-E500, disc brake Transmission
Enviolo 380 IGH CVT Gear Ratio
Front: 26T, Rear: 24t for Gates Belt CDX Handlebars
FSA V-Drive, 31.8 mm, aluminum Stem
Riese & Müller, adjustable height and angle Grips
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Motor
Bosch CX Drive (20 MPH) Gen2 Power Pack
Bosch PowerPack 500Wh (No Dual Battery Option) Console
Bosch Intuvia Ride Mode
Torque Sensed Pedal Assist Max Range
50 mi Top Motor Assist Speed
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Front Light
Supernova E3 E-Bike Rear Light
Busch & Müller Toplight 2C LED Fender
SKS B65 Rear Carry Rack
Included, Snapit compatible Chain Guard
None Kickstand
Hebie FIX18 Bell
Billy Lock
ABUS Shield Wheel lock
Meet Julie
- “An ebike was life-changing. I tend to be more of a home-body, but this lets me explore the city in a way I never would have without it."
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Meet Andrew & Blossom
- “I’d been riding a bike in San Francisco for 15 years, and only once had I even tried to get up [Twin Peaks]; but there I was cruising up on a test ride. It was magical.”
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