Just last week I discovered KBO and their bike models, the Breeze an affordable commuter ebike, and their stealthy road bike inspired ebike, the Hurricane. This week, KBO announced another model, the KBO Breeze Step-Thru with the same great specs as the high step version.
The most notable difference between the Breeze Step-Thru and the regular Breeze is, well, the Breeze Step-Thru is a step-thru. Instead of a 31″ standover height, it’s only 18″ which makes the bike much more approachable for shorter riders and those who just prefer the convenience of a step-thru.
And step-thru’s make tons of sense for an ebike regardless of your height. It’s great to be able to straddle the frame when at a stop because ebikes are heavier than regular bikes and of course they’re motorized. It’s important to be able to control the bike and not have it control you.
UPDATE: The full-review is up!
Specs for the KBO Breeze Step-Thru
Model : Breeze
Company: KBO
Price: $1499
Available in 1 Color:
-White
Ebike Style: Commuter, Step-Thru
Ebike Class: Class 3; Throttle up to 20mph, Pedal assist speeds up to 28mph
Sizing: 5’1″- 6’3″
Min Seat Height: 29.5″
Max Seat Height: 38″
Standover Height: 18″
Motor: 500 watt rear hub (750 W Peak)
Battery: 48 V 16 Ah (768 watt hours); Samsung cells
Weight of Bike: 62 lbs
Weight Capacity: 300 lbs
Frame Material: Aluminum
Brakes: Mechanical disc (front and rear) 180 mm; Tektro Aries
Tire Size: 27.5″ x 2.4″; Kenda Kontact, Puncture-resistant
Max Speed: 28 mph
Pedal Assist: 0-5 levels
Throttle: Half twist
Range: 50+ miles
Riding Style: Upright
Where to Ride: Pavement, Light Off-Roading:
Where to Buy: KBObike.com
We’ll be reviewing this bike as soon as it ships so check back for a full in-depth review. This looks like a very good option for a step-thru ebike at a very competitive price. I just wanted to bring the news that there’s another option if you’re interested in KBO bikes. Check back soon for that full review.
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