This bike features some key upgrades over the standard Riese & Muller Charger3 Touring
- Upgraded Kiox Cockpit Display
- 625Wh Battery upgrade for increased range
- Front Carrier Rack to complement the rear luggage capacity (not pictured)
The Charger3. The perfect all rounder.
Whether used for the daily commute or sporty rides, the Charger3 boasts a stable sporty geometry complemented by a suspension fork and seat post for additional comfort, powerful hydraulic disc brakes with a variety of transmission options to choose from, all finished with the latest generation of Bosch motor making it the ideal E-Bike for everyday life.
The Bosch Performance Line CX motor (Gen4)
The fourth generation of the Performance CX is the most powerful E-Bike motor to have been produced by Bosch. It sets totally new benchmarks with up to 340% pedal assistance, a maximum torque of 85Nm, extremely sporty start-up characteristics and pedalling rate assistance of up to 120 rpm.
Compared to its predecessor model it features an even lower pedal resistance and 25 % lower weight. At the same time, it is almost half the size, providing for ultra-aesthetic and unobtrusive integration.
Frame design and battery options
The Charger3 features a 500Wh battery as standard, however several battery options are available and as we find most popular customer choice is the enhanced fully integrated 625Wh battery upgrade all our Charger3 models come with this option already fitted.
But there's more! If that’s not enough for you we can fit the DualBattery 1125Wh option by placing an additional 500Wh frame battery on the down tube offering the ultimate in range of up to 150km and beyond.
Of course, if you feel the 500Wh standard specification is sufficient for then we'll be happy to revert your bike back to standard base specification for you, the choice is yours.
The 'Rohloff E-14' component specification
The Rohloff hub is quite simply the King of hub gears, long accepted to be the most efficient and hub gear available nothing else even comes close in terms of quality and long lasting reliability. 14 speeds operated by a single shifter with the same range as you would find in a conventional derailleur system, with the added benifit of belt drive (as opposed to a chain) for a clean and virtually maintainance free main transmission.
The new electronic Rohloff E-14 shifting system raises the bar for shifting E-bikes transmissions. Never before has shifting been so easy, intelligent and comfortable. All this combined with legendary Rohloff quality.
The new E-14 from Rohloff synchronizes perfectly with the mid-motor Bosch eBike system to operate the now legendary Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14. Urban, leisure, touring and mountain-bikers alike can reap the benefit of the unique, fast and failure-free shifter system.
One push of a button is all it takes to automatically reduce motor derived force upon the transmission and shift the SPEEDHUB. If the button is kept held, then the E-14 shifting system will shift 3-gears at a time in sequence, through all 14 gears if so desired. In addition, once the sensors note the cyclist has become stationary, the E-14 system will automatically shift to a pre-programmed gear to start off again. The Rohloff E-14 is the most efficient and durable shifting system available for mid-motor E-bikes.
A key piece of safety equipment on any bike are the brakes and the Charger3 comes well specced as you would expect, if you need to stop quickly the Magura hydraulic disc brakes pack quite a punch to bring you to a swift and confident stop.
Integrated cockpit
Riese & Muller have reinvented the E-Bike’s cockpit with perfectly integrated displays in the handlebar, clean cable routing and an angle-adjustable stem of the cockpit which can be adapted for a comfortable or sportier sitting position as preferred.
We find the upgraded Kiox display is the most popular option so all our Charger3 models come with this fitted. However if you would prefer the base level Intuvia display or the alternative Bosch SmartphoneHub or Nyon display upgrade options to best suit your preference these can be specified as you require.
Lighting
The powerful front head lamp on the Charger3 enhances your visibility in road traffic, both for you and for other road users. During the daylight hours the daytime running light ensures that you are more visible, while in the dark the headlight provides a bright and even illumination to safley light your path and pick out any obstacles that may confront you. Despite the brightness of the lights, oncoming traffic is not dazzled by this by virtue of the directional lens.
Suspension fork and suspension seat post
Let's face it, often the roads conditions can be awful out there!
Cobblestones, gravel paths, small potholes or cracks in the road surface can detract from your riding enjoyment and and often be a hazard. Enter the Charger3 with a comfortable sprung seat post under your rear and sensitive suspension fork up front to smooth out those bumps an enhance your riding confidence when the going gets rough.
Luggage system and special equipment
The standard rear carrier with MIK system enables baskets and bags to be attached quickly and securely, however we love the optional upgraded front luggage carrier for it's additional capacity and the convenience of carrying a bag close to hand by the bars which is why we fit these to all our stock bikes by popular demand.
Other special equipment options include the GX option with all-terrain tyres, wide flat pedals and ergonomic bar end grips. If you need an E-Bike for heavier loads up to 160 kg, the optional Heavy-Duty-Package is guaranteed to fit the bill.