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Order the Tinker
- 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 color options, motor style, battery, drivetrain, and accessories. The New Wheel is here to help you to design the perfect bike. Learn more.
- 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.
- Premium compact: One test 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 tough 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. Tinker features Schwalbe Big Ben tires.
- 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.
- High torque or high-speed drive: Featuring either the highest-torque Bosch CX Drive or the Bosch Performance Speed Drive which will assist you up to 28 mph.
- 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
All Riese & Muller bikes are assembled in their factory in Weiterstadt Germany. This means you can customize virtually everything about the bike, including color, drivetrain, motor and battery capacity.
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.
Opt for the low-maintenance belt drive, or crisp shifting Deore derailleur on the high speed model.
Motors and drivetrains
On the Tinker, your drivetrain choice is linked to your motor option.
Choose between the highest-torque Bosch CX Drive paired with a Nuvinci drivetrain, or a Bosch Performance Speed Drive motor paired with a Shimano Deore drivetrain.
A good fit
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 GSD from Tern instead).
Last but not least, the Tinker is offered in some great colors - a metallic blue, a metallic orange, and of course, a simple, understated matte black.
Specs
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Size
One size fits all Fork
Spinner Grind OS Frame
Aluminum Headset
TH No. 9, semi-integrated Rims
Alex MD25 20" Tire
Schwalbe Big Ben 55-406 Reflex Hubs
Shimano Deore Disc (F & R) / Nuvinci N380SE (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
Shimano Deore, 10-speed / Nuvinci IGH CVT Shifter
Shimano Deore, 10-speed Gear Ratio
Front: 25T, Rear: 11-42 / 26T x 24T for Gates drive 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) or Bosch Performance Speed (28 MPH) 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
Busch & Müller Lumotec IQ-XS Rear Light
Busch & Müller Toplight Mini LED Fender
SKS B65 Rear Carry Rack
Included, Snapit compatible Chain Guard
None Kickstand
Hebie FIX18 Bell
Billy Lock
ABUS Shield Wheellock