Test: At first glance, the Bulls looks like one of the very popular e-mountain bikes of the moment – studded tires, a long-travel suspension fork and, of course, a compact rear wheel motor that allows the use of a triple crankset that is typical of off-road use.
The large battery, which has a record-breaking capacity of 735 watt hours (arithmetically, that's enough for three hours of driving with an assistance power of 245 watts), should allow a long range even with strong drive assistance. The bike is equipped with the latest 27,5-inch wheels, which represent a good compromise between the optimum rolling behavior of the twenty-niners and the pleasant maneuverability of classic 26-inch wheels.
Tektro disc brakes keep the 500-watt outlaw's propulsion in check, and a high-quality Shimano SLX drive ensures consistently good shifting. The Green Mover drive's display is mounted on the right side of the handlebars, which isn't ideal - a center-mounted display is just easier to read.
The rear-wheel drive on this bike also enables a very "bicycle-like" pedaling feel. As might be expected from the abundance of power, the hub motor pushes hard; The only thing that slows down the fun of riding is the tires, which are tailored for serious off-road use - and this bike has no place off-road unless you have a private forest or are allowed on a motocross track. Of course, there's nothing wrong with putting on street tires - then the Bulls will be in the same league as the Specialized Turbo and, despite the lower coolness factor, will be at least as much fun. With a weight of well over 25 kilos, the “outlaw” only falls off significantly when it comes to handling – this is certainly not a bike that you take out of the basement every day.
Technical data: | GreenMover Outlaw E45 |
Brand | Bulls |
Model | GreenMover Outlaw E45 |
distribution channel | Specialized trade |
Color | black |
frame | aluminum 7005 |
available sizes (cm) | 46, 51, 56 |
pedals | Wellgo 2L platform |
Hubs | no name |
Suspension shocks | - |
Rims | Ryde Big Bull/Ryde Andra 40 |
Fork (travel mm) | Rock Shox Revelation RL 27,5 Solo Air |
Motor | Green Mover rear hub motor 500W/36V |
Battery | Lithium ion 36 volts/20,4 Ah/735 Wh |
Lighting | Busch and Mueller Lumotec IQ |
Claw | Ergon |
Crank | Shimano SLX |
Links | no name |
Brakes | Tektro Dorado Disc |
chain/strap | Shimano HG X |
Tubes | Schwalbe Nobby Nic, 60-584 |
Saddle | Fizik Nisene MG |
Seat post | no name |
Gear levers | Shimano SLX |
Circuit | Shimano SLX |
stand/ mounting location | Hebie Heck |
Front derailleur | - |
Support up to km/h | 45 km/h |
Price battery | 899 |
Frame warranty | 2 years |
Range (manufacturer information) | To 100 km |
test range (1) | 54 |
Max. loading driver + luggage (manufacturer approval) in kg | 140 |
Weight test bike in kg | 27,1 |
Price in EUR | 4199 |
(1) Velomotion tests the range of all e-bikes under maximum conditions. The test lap is 9,8 km long and with 171 meters of altitude difference it is very tough and sometimes very steep. The system weight of bike and rider should be 120 kg (± 5 kg). Lighter drivers receive additional weights. Driving is at maximum support level and also very quickly. This is the only way to determine honest and comparable values. You can expect to get at least twice the range with a medium assist level and on less undulating terrain.
Incidentally, with most systems you have a small range reserve, similar to that of a car. Even if the battery shows 0 km, there is still one to five kilometers left with a moderate driving style.
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