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Daymak’s EC1 Carbon Fiber E-Bike is Surprisingly Lightweight, Affordable, and Converts to a Regular Bike

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Daymak EC1 carbon e-bike, promo shot

Sometimes it’s hard to believe what can be made possible. Recently debuted at Milan, Italy’s EICMA show, the new EC1 is a carbon framed e-bike made by Toronto-based company Daymak. Pushing the boundaries of affordability and light weight, the entry-level build of the EC1 comes in at 34lbs and will retail for less than two grand. Furthermore, the EC1 can be converted into a regular pedal-power bike by swapping out the drive wheel with a non-motorized wheel, which is included with the bike.

Daymak has already produced an electric scooter and an all-terrain electric bike called the Beast, but they’re now targeting the commuter crowd with the sleek new EC1. The bike’s Kickstarter campaign is already fully funded, and I’d bet the unbelievable early bird price of just $799 USD had a lot to do with its success…

Daymak EC1 carbon e-bike, side view

The EC1’s frame is made of unidirectional carbon fiber, and is easy on the eyes with its shapely aero tubing and internal cable routing. The frame features a tapered head tube, 130mm QR rear axle, and rides on 700x38mm tires. Production models will also receive mounting bosses for carrier racks and fenders. All three builds use a 21 speed Shimano drivetrain with EZ-fire shifters and Tourney TX rear derailleurs, plus Shimano disc brakes.

Daymak EC1 carbon e-bike, battery

As for the electronics the basic EC1 includes a 250 watt motor, powered by a removable 24v lithium ion battery pack. The Advance and Pro models come with a 36v battery, but use the same motor. The 36v battery apparently doesn’t increase the bike’s range or top speed, but Daymak does say it increases torque.

The EC1’s range varies from 25 miles without pedalling up to 50 miles when using pedal assist, which offers five modes. The bike’s top speed is 20mph (limited to 25km/h in Europe) and the battery charges in four to six hours. The maximum rider weight limit is 265lbs.

Daymak EC1 carbon e-bike, front or rear motor image

Strangely, the above photo from the EC1’s Kickstarter page suggests buyers have the option to choose between a front or rear wheel motor, but all other text only describes the bike as having a rear option, and only a rear replacement wheel is ever mentioned. Either way, swapping out the motorized wheel to the normal one provided brings the bike’s weight down considerably for human-powered riding.

Unfortunately there always seem to be factual omissions from crowdfunded bike campaigns, and Daymak has left several questions unanswered- Are the electronics waterproof or resistant? What does the LCD display show? How much travel is in the fork? Does the three-speed front derailleur actually only shift between two rings as shown? Are those hydraulic disc brakes on the Pro? I guess you’ll have to contact them to find out…

Daymak EC1 carbon e-bike, advance build

There are three different builds available- the EC1, the Advance and the Pro. The most basic EC1 build includes an aluminum suspension fork and alloy rims, handlebar, stem and seat post. The Advanced model upgrades the rims to carbon fiber, and the battery pack to a 36v unit. The Pro model gets a bit more road-specific with rigid carbon forks, plus carbon fiber drop handlebars, stem, seat and seat post.

Daymak EC1 carbon e-bike, pro build
Photos courtesy of Daymak Inc.

In its basic EC1 trim, the complete bike weighs 34lbs. The Advance model drops to 32lbs, and the Pro comes in at just 28lbs (with 56cm frames). While the Kickstarter campaign has just ended, you can still order an EC1 from Daymak’s website for $1899. The Advanced model sells for $2399 and the carbon-rich Pro goes for $3499. Frames are available in sizes from 48cm to 56cm, and the first units are expected to ship out by June 2016.

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WV Cycling
8 years ago

These would be great commuter bikes!

dr_lha
dr_lha
8 years ago

I like how they expect people to pre-order a $3500 bike when all they say about the specs is stuff like “Shimano Gear Shift / Brake System”. Err… which one?

DGWW
DGWW
8 years ago

Motor Front AND REAR !!!!! 2×2 !!!!

Dmai
Dmai
8 years ago

The drop bar version has di2 levers but cable actuated FD?

Doug B
Doug B
8 years ago

Bet the weight is for the bike without the wheel and battery.

KBark
KBark
8 years ago

Carbon EBike.

Whats next Fat Free Ice Cream?

Art
Art
8 years ago

How would pedal assist work if the motor is on the front wheel?
I was under the impression that pedal assist was possible when the motor was mechanically connected to the pedals.

JBikes
JBikes
8 years ago

Art – I’m assuming that it would be relatively easy to match the amperage of the rear pedal torque sensing motor to that of the front motor. Calibration could be done so that if using two motors, the normal motor amps on a single rear hub unit could be roughly split between the two motors.

The only question is why? Are people really that traction limited on bikes, especially ones on pavement/non-tech terrain, that 2-wheel drive is necessary? If so, I apparently need to start doing more squats.

Eric Hansen
Eric Hansen
8 years ago

Motor + Bike = Motorbike.

Deki
Deki
8 years ago

Art-it can use a torque sensing bottom bracket to allow for pedal assist from the front hub. That’s a lot of bike for the money! Good luck finding a non-electric road bike with a carbon frame and fork, carbon disc wheels, Carbon seatpost and saddle, and a carbon bar and extrusion (stem?).

Durianrider
Durianrider
8 years ago

e bikes are the future.

Ride a Specialized Turbo S for a year as a commuter and then tell me Im wrong.

Ripnshread
Ripnshread
8 years ago

Motor + Bike = Motorbike

joenomad
joenomad
8 years ago

I would rather wait for crowd funding to turn into reality.

rlenglish
rlenglish
8 years ago

“And will convert to a regular bike”…Excuse me, it should say motorbike will convert to a bicycle.

Dsand
Dsand
8 years ago

You gained weight commuting to work?

Eric.NM
Eric.NM
8 years ago

Hey, motorcycles and scooters (and ATVs and snow machines) are a freakin’ riot.
They’re fun; I know. I’ve ridden them, too.

But they ain’t bikes, and never will be. I choose to power my MTB myself. If you want to buy an e-bike, go ahead. Just don’t lie to yourself and pretend you’re a cyclist. You’re not.

Stendhal
8 years ago

The bike appears to be defective; it has green sparks leaking out of the bottom. Back to the drawing board, guys!

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