We’ll break that down into three key things: Range, Reliability, and Capability.  Throughout our early test rides, we managed to get over 100 miles without just being on battery sipping eco mode. Our goal was to try and mitigate any range anxiety for the user when they set out and turn down a new road that is a little longer than expected. Our Shimano 504Wh battery is class leading and does not weigh the bike down. A ride ready medium comes in right at 33lbs.  We made decisions with the design and the component selection that should also put the owners mind at ease. Selecting a full end-to-end Shimano system ensures that the bike will remain serviceable and parts will be available for many years to come. We built a large amount of tire clearance into the frame and ensured that components that need to be accessible are easy to reach while others remains hidden and protected. For example, the system can be charged via a small access door on the seat tube. If the battery ever needs to be removed for any reason the battery access door on the downtube opens with one bolt and the battery can be removed with a quarter turn of the battery release retention key. We also hid all wiring and brake hoses inside of the frame so there is not a gangly spider web of wires everywhere to get caught on the next thing that you pass by.  The Express gravel bike is not limited to smooth dirt roads and pavement—no, we wanted the 4×4 capable chassis to feel as at home on backcountry two track as it does cruising the bike path out of town. With large rubber standard in the stock trim and a gear range that will let you pedal up the steepest terrain while allowing you to push up to 28mph, we think we have created the ultimate adventure-ready gravel ebike. Along with the drivetrain, the frame has a number of small features like fender mounts, three pack bottle mounts, low standover heights, and relaxed riding position to make the bike an easy platform to modify to your unique riding needs.