The Riese & Muller Supercharger2 is the e-bike version of a Land Rover. These bikes are custom-built with German precision and laser-focused attention to detail that leaves absolutely no stone unturned in their quest to build the absolute best e-bike for urban and rural terrain - even the roughest single-track dirt trail. No matter where the road takes you, you can be ready for anything with the Supercharger2 GT Touring.
Any good e-bike worth its salt has a motor and battery up to the task of hauling goods and people, and Riese & Muller knocks it out of the park with its Bosch systems. Powered by your choice of a Bosch DualBattery 1000Wh or DualBattery 1000Wh that provide up to 250km of range on a single charge, the Performance Line CX motor provides more torque than other motors, giving 85Nm acceleration at low cadences to make uphill journeys a lot sweeter. It reads your pedal input 1,000 times a second for an extremely accurate and sensitive intuition that boosts you with just the right amount of power exactly when you need it. The Extended Boost feature allows for smooth traction over stone, root, and cobblestone obstacles - even when going uphill. Uses the Smartphone Hub control for a truly customized riding experience.
The Shimano Deore XT Shadow 11-speed cassette offers reliable, exact trigger shifting and the 1x drivetrain system keeps things lean and simple for reduced maintenance costs. An optional front and rear carrier allow you to bring whatever you need along for the ride, be it tour panniers or a dry set of clothes for après-ride dinner and drinks with friends, and the included ABUS lock ensures your bike remains yours with solid German engineering and construction.
Combine these with Magura hydraulic disc brakes, a Cane Creek Thudbuster seatpost, super-bright Supernova/Busch & Muller light system, Selle Royal saddle, Schwalbe tires, a Suntour front fork suspension system, and the GX spec for off-road adventures, and you get the crème de la crème of electric bikes - the Riese & Muller Supercharger2 GT Touring.
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- Riese & Muller Supercharger2 GT Touring GX
- Lightweight Aluminum frame with Front Suspension - Provides strength and agility on even the roughest roads
- Motor: Quiet & reliable Bosch Performance Line CX provides more torque than other motors, up to 85Nm acceleration at low cadences
- Battery: Bosch DualBattery 1000Wh gives you up to 250km of range on a single charge
- Cockpit Display: SmartphoneHub cockpit controls
- Lighting: Super-bright Supernova/Busch & Muller lighting system is German-made for ultimate functionality
- Drivetrain: Shimano Deore XT Shadow 11-speed cassette offers reliable, exact trigger shifting and the 1x drivetrain system keeps things lean and simple for reduced maintenance costs
- Magura hydraulic disc brakes offer absolute stopping power in absolutely every weather condition
- Cane Creek Thudbuster seatpost absorbs every shock - Turns cobblestones into clouds
- Schwalbe tires are highly puncture-resistant - Made in Germany
- Comfortable ergonomic Selle Royal saddle - Made in Italy
| SUPERCHARGER2 GT TOURING GX | |
|---|---|
| FRAME | Aluminum - Curry Matte |
| BIKE WEIGHT | 28.9 kg / 64 Ibs |
| WEIGHT CAPACITY | 140 kg |
| BATTERY | Bosch DualBattery 1000W (2 x PowerTube 500 Vertical - 36V 500Wh) |
| MOTOR | Performance Line CX (Gen4) |
| DISPLAY | Bosch SmartphoneHub |
| MAX ASSISTED SPEED | 32km/hr as per Canadian regulations |
| COMPUTER MODES | Eco, Tour, Sport, Turbo |
| RANGE ESTIMATE | 125-250km (DualBattery 1000) |
| CHARGING TIME | 9 hours (DualBattery 1000) |
| SUSPENSION FORK | Suntour Aion, Air, tapered, 100mm |
| HEADSET | Acros IntegrationX, block lock |
| SEATPOST | Cane Creek New Thudbuster ST |
| TIRES | Schwalbe Super Moto-X / Schwalbe Rock Razor |
| TUBES | Schwalbe |
| RIMS | Rodi Tryp35 |
| FRONT HUB | Novatec Disc 32H |
| REAR HUB | Novatec Boost, QR, 36H |
| CRANKSET | FSA/Riese & Müller, 170 mm |
| CHAINRING | 42T |
| CHAINGUARD | Chain Guard |
| CHAIN | KMC X11 (123x) |
| CASSETTE | Shimano SLX 11-speed, 11-46 |
| SADDLE | Selle Royal New Lookin Moderate Male / Selle Royal Nuvola |
| PEDALS | VP-196, Aluminum / VP-658 |
| SHIFTING SYSTEM | Shimano Deore XT Shadow , 11-speed |
| SHIFTER | Shimano SLX, 11-speed |
| HANDLEBAR | Humpert ergotec Ergo XXL, 31.8 mm / Satori R&M Custom, 25,4mm, Aluminum |
| STEM | Humpert ergotec Barracuda Evo, 90 mm, 20° / Satori R&M Custom, cable integration, adjustable angle, Aluminum |
| GRIPS | Ergon GP1 / Ergon GP3-L |
| BRAKES | Magura MT4 hydraulic disc brakes / Magura MT5 hydraulic disc brakes |
| FRONT LIGHT | Supernova Mini 2 Pro |
| TAIL LIGHT | Busch & Müller Toplight 2C LED |
| MUDGUARDS | SKS A65R / SKS A69R |
| REAR RACK | Riese & Müller, MIK / Riese & Müller |
| BUNGEE | Bibia |
| BELL | Billy |
| KICKSTAND | Ursus Power 94 Kickstand |
| LOCK | Abus Shield |
| SUPERCHARGER2 GT TOURING | FROM | TO |
|---|---|---|
| 46 CM | 5' 3" | 5' 9" |
| 49 CM | 5' 7" | 6' 1" |
| 53 CM | 5' 11" | 6' 5" |
| 56 CM | 6' 5" | 6' 9" |
How does a Riese & Muller compare to other e-bikes?
Honestly, there isn't really a comparison to be made - Riese & Mullers are literally the best e-bikes on the market. It's like comparing any other car to a Land Rover. Now that urban cycling is taking off, we're seeing more and more e-bikes on the streets ferrying people all over the place, but most were designed for use in cities with paved roads and bike paths. Riese & Muller has achieved the pinnacle of e-bikes in speccing theirs with full-suspension GT and GX options, meaning you can take them off-road - on dirt track, mountain roads, even forested trails. They're armed to the teeth with every luxury item you could ever think of - Magura hydraulic disc brakes, Thudbuster or dropper seatposts, internal gear hubs, Gates belt drives, blindingly bright Supernova and Busch & Muller lighting systems, and the absolute best cockpit control computer systems. They're intuitive and built to last.
Does the battery lock to the bike?
Yep. That’s one expensive chunk of Lithium Ion. Frame-mounted batteries lock on to the down-tube and only you can remove them with the key provided. Internal frame batteries are built into the bike, so no need to worry!
How long does it take to charge the battery?
It takes about five hours to charge a single battery from flat to full, and twice as long if you have a dual battery system on your Riese & Muller. The batteries don't have memory so there is no problem if you only charge the battery a little bit, halfway, or whatever. You’ll get over 1000 complete charges, which is typically 5 years of use before a replacement is required.
Is the unit serviceable?
You bet it is. For years the e-assist market was dominated by small fly-by-night companies with good ideas and no balance sheet. The consumer took all the risk and were often left with technical assistance phone numbers that no longer worked. Riese & Muller partner with Bosch, a huge player in the e-bike market – and they are sophisticated, which means they are updatable, diagnosable, and if something does break, fundamentally repairable.
What's the lifetime on the battery?
On average you will get about 18,000-20,000 miles from the battery before it needs to be replaced.
This is expensive! Will it get stolen?
Estimates are that over 90% of bicycle theft is tied to cash-for-drugs (unfortunately) and most bike losses are due to inferior or cheap locks. Make sure you buy a good ABUS U-lock or a chain and your bike will be safe.
What’s the warranty?
For the original owner, Riese & Muller offers a two-year warranty for manufacturer defects on frame and fork, five years for frame / swingarm breakage, and two years on the battery. Does not include wear and tear.
