The Phase is our first mixed size wheelset E.P.O model. The positives which made us consider the producing the Switch 6 were also applicable to an E-bike and from then on the concept for the Phase was born.
With a 29” front wheel paired with a 27.5 rear wheel and 160 mm of travel at both ends, this could potentially be our most versatile E.P.O model to date.
The Phase will be fitted with a Shimano 8035 battery, will have a keyless battery removal system with the power button fitted to the top tube. The phase has a 64° head angle and a 76° seat angle with a reach measurement on a size large being 488, the bike will also be fitted with a 230x65 metric shock and a reduced offset fork. We will have 4 specs available (Pro, RS, Factory and XTR) with four custom colour options.
CONSTRUCTION:
Something that was painstakingly pored over was the suspension characteristic of the new Alpine 6, with everything we gained from that bike we wanted it to translate across into the Phase. Revisions have been made to the shock mounts to accommodate the new metric rear shock (230x65) and the increase in travel from 160 to 165mm, we have also focussed on increasing the amount of progression in the system which has seen a substantial increase, reduced the bike's anti-squat value and decreased the amount of pedal kickback in the system.
The new Phase’s redesigned front triangle accomodates the new Shimano 8035 battery system in under an integrated battery cover within the reprofiled downtube. The profifle of the frame is now much more streamlined and the battery is easily removable for charging.
While the rear swingarm has taken cues from our 327 DH bike in its profile, this has been done to help deal with the large amounts of torque being produced by the motor, the additional overall weight of the bike and the fact that this bike acts like your own personal uplift vehicle where descents are the order of the day.
Shimano EP8000 techincal specs:
- PEDAL ASSIST MODES
- All three support modes will assist until 16mph.
- ECO - Riding support while enabling maximum range
- TRAIL - Gradual support for encouraging sportive riding
- BOOST - Full support for maximum boost and uncompromised climbing
- WALK ASSIST - As additional mode, walk assist can be easily enabled with the assist switch
- COMPACT CONCEPT
- Short chainstays (shorter chainstay length ensuring better manoeuvrability)
- Narrow Q-factor of 177mm (compact and lightweight design for better handling with same Q-factor as current Shimano XT)
PERFORMANCE:
- Maximum power: 504 W
- Nominal power: 250 W
- Maximum torque: 85 Nm
WEIGHT OF DRIVE UNIT:
- 2.6 kg
LI-ION BATTERY:
- Integrated version (504Wh)
- Charging: 80% after 2,5 hrs / 5 hrs from 0 to 100%
- Battery life: 1,000 cycles
WHY THE PHASE?
ELECTRIC POWERED ORANGE:
- F: 160MM | R: 160MM | W: 29/27.5
- Frame designed and built in Britain
- 5 year frame warranty with Limited Lifetime
- Crash Replacement
- New Shimano EP8 Drive Assist
- New 29 front/27.5 rear mixed size wheelset
- New Slimmer downtube with Shimano 8035 battery
- New Quick release battery
- New 'On' switch on top tube
- Boost 148mm rear hub spacing
- Orange trail honed geometry
- Reduced offset fork
- Long top tube short stem for high-speed stability
- Choose from 6 custom colours
NEW SHIMANO EP8 FEATURES:
- 85Nm max torque - Max assist ratio: 400%
- 2.6kg total weight
- 10% reduced volume (compared with E8000)
- 36% less drag
- Shimano E8000 250W drive unit with 70Nm torque
- 504Wh Lithium Ion battery for up to 100km assist
- Same 177mm Q-Factor as a standard XT crankset
- 4 Assist Modes (Walk/Eco/Trail/Boost)
- Mechanical Walk Assist improved to the level of Intelligent Walk Assist (Di2)
Build features:
- RockShox Zeb Ultimate 160mm 29
- RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate
- SRAM 12spd drivetrain
- Shimano SLX Trail 203/203
- Shimano EP8 w/ Shimano E8035 504wh Integrated battery
