
Rushmore, the E-bike with the automatic shifter
The Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a sculptural complex in South Dakota where the heads of four famous US presidents are sculpted in the granite.
If you like trekking to discover these and other wonders, Rushmore is the bike for you. A concentrate of pure energy and design available in two versions, sidereal white with lower overpass and matt black with a frame setting more masculine and strong.
Thanks to the new Shimano Alfine 8 Di2 system with electronic shifting technology housed inside the hub, you don’t have to worry about your chain (fall-off) any longer, in addition you can shift gear while stationary or even set the gear to FULL AUTOMATIC. What’s more, restarting after a stop will be always with the correct gear, since the motor will choose the lowest shift out of the 8 ones available.
Rushmore is equipped with the new Shimano STEPS system that guarantees excellent performance. The 250W Shimano motor consists of a control unit mounted on the frame around the bottom bracket, the electronic components are integrated in the control unit to form a light, reliable and weather-resistant group.
The battery pack is a 36V, 11.6 Ah lithium-ion battery that recharges completely in max. 4 hours, has an operating range of up to 125 km and a total life of more than 1000 complete recharge cycles without significant loss of performance. It is mounted on the frame and easy to remove thanks to the key lock that allows a practical recharge at home or in the office. The cycle computer is compact, with highly visible backlit display that shows information about the levels of assistance (ECO-NORMAL-HIGH) to allow you to decide how much help you desire according to the track and your individual needs, in addition it provides information about your riding speed (only Di2), the level of battery charge, mileage, estimated battery charge available and clock function. The control on the handlebar is easily accessible, with three multifunction buttons and the possibility to activate the WALK function which helps you walk your e-bike effortlessly thanks to the motor that will provide you with a boost up to 6 km/h.
The max. speed allowed is 25 km/h as required by the Traffic Laws. The alu-alloy frame of Rushmore guarantees lightness and at the same time the strength of the most advanced materials and will allow you to make the most of your e-bike thanks to the powerful braking system guaranteed by the Shimano hydraulic disc brakes and the lockable and adjustable Suntour suspension fork that guarantees total safety. The installation is completed by LED lights connected to the bike battery.