For those making the jump from manual to electric, shopping for an e-bike can be daunting. As e-bikes grow in popularity, the process has come to look somewhat similar to buying a car – different models suit different lifestyles, whether pure speed is one’s desire or if they may need to be able to bring a child (or a dog) on board their rides.
With MOD BIKES, Dor Korngold envisioned a boutique e-bike producer that would create what he calls the “Swiss Army knife” of e-bikes. After a few years of operations in Austin-based the company has unveiled their most ambitious lineup to date.
The collection officially launched at this year’s SXSW as part of its Creative Industries Expo, which brings together cutting-edge inventions and tapped MOD BIKES for its work at the intersection of mobility and sustainability.
Leading the lineup is the MOD Easy 3, an upgraded iteration of the flagship Easy model series. For the third-gen e-bike, Korngold and his team maintained the same retro look for which the bike is known while adding in some impressive technological advancements. To pair with a dual battery that empowers the Easy 3 to go up at 28 mph, the highest allowed by law, the model features hydraulic brakes for an easy stop, even at such a high speed.
Thick all-terrain tires and dual suspension equip the Easy 3 to ride in the city streets and on the trails, making it an attractive option for those who need a model that’s versatile across environments. It also packs headlights that can be turned on and off from the bike’s digital display, an integrated handbrake that allows the bike to be parked even on an incline and a torque sensor, the latter of which will be familiar to those who have been behind the wheel of an electric car. The sensor has five riding modes, including Fit, Eco, Sport, Cargo and Turbo. Regardless of mode, a throttle revs the bike up from a standstill and can be used with or without the rider pedaling.
A frame located on the back of the bike allows for attachments, such as a booster seat for children or a basket. The Easy 3 specifically allows for a side attachment of an actual sidecar, sized to comfortably hold either a person or a dog and MOD BIKES offers the Easy SideCar 3 as its own standalone model.
The Easy 3 is about 66 inches (1.7 meters) in length, so some city dwellers – or those who want to fit their bike in their car – may opt for a smaller, more compact model. Also in the 2024 lineup is the foldable MOD City +, which contains the same dual battery and smart torque system but, roughly the same size when unfolded, the bike can be easily packed away and weighs 63 lb (28.5 kg). To round it off, MOD BIKES has debuted the MOD Cargo 1, a spacious versatile rider that allows for a snap-on back frame, capable of holding large packages and adding seats for passengers.
Check out MOD BIKES’ full 2024 e-bike collection on the its website.
