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EUROBIKE 2015 | The Giant Dirt E+ hardtail with integrated battery

02.09.2015
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One of the most important trends for the coming season, apart from Plus tires, is the integration of the battery in the overall E-mountain bike concept. Giant has also done its homework for 2016 and is introducing the totally new Dirt E+ hardtail with a stylish frame and a powerful motor in three different spec versions.

Das Giant Dirt E+ verfügt über einen 80 Nm starken Yamaha Sync-Drive Performance-Motor und einen zu 100 % in das Unterrohr integrierten Akku mit wahlweise 400 oder 500 Wh-Kapazität.
The Giant Dirt E+ has an 80 Nm Yamaha Sync Drive Performance motor and a 100% integrated battery in the downtube with a choice of 400 or 500 Wh capacity.

As with other E-mountain bikes from Giant, the new Dirt E+ also comes with the proven Yamaha SyncDrive Performance Motor with 80 NM torque. However, for the coming year it has been completely reworked, has a more stable axle with ISIS tooth system and is 35% quieter. The battery can be charged either inside or outside the frame and has a capacity of either 500 Wh or 400 Wh.

Der SyncDrive-Motor wurde um 35 % leiser und hat eine stabilere Achse mit ISIS-Standard erhalten.
The SyncDrive motor is now 35 % quieter and has received a more stable axle with ISIS standard.

The new Dirt E+ is offered in three different specifications. We still do not have any final prices to give you because of the continuing instability of the currency situation on the capital markets. The top model Dirt E+ 0 will have a 2×11 Shimano XT drivetrain, disk brakes, the 500 Wh battery and a dropper post. The Dirt E+ 1 also has the big battery pack and an XT-drivetrain (but only 2×10). The basic model Dirt E+ 2 will be available from Giant with a 2×9 drivetrain and the 400 Wh battery. More details to follow at Eurobike.

Das Dirt E+ 1 LTD.
The Dirt E+ 1 LTD.
Die Einstiegsvariante Dirt E+ 2 LTD. Im Hintergrund das auch im dritte Jahr nahezu unveränderte Full E+.
The basic model Dirt E+ 2 LTD. In the background is the Full E+ which has remained more or less unchanged in its 3rd year.
Eine Teleskopsattelstütze sorgt nicht nur für mehr Spaß, sie erhöht auch maßgeblich die Fahrsicherheit und sollte daher an jedem E-Mountainbike verbaut sein.
A dropper post not only provides more fun, it also increases rider safety considerably and should therefore come with every E-mountain bike.
Das Topmodell Dirt E+ 0 wird über einen 2x11 Shimano XT-Antrieb mit extragroßer Kassette verfügen.
The top model Dirt-E+ 0 will have a 2×11 Shimano XT drivetrain with extra-large cassette.
Das Dirt E+ 1 LTD über 2x10-fach.
The Dirt E+ 1 LTD has a 2×10 drivetrain.
Der Akku ist formschön in das Unterrohr integriert. Er kann sowohl im als auch außerhalb des Bikes geladen werden.
The battery is neatly integrated into the downtube. It can be charged in the bike or taken out for recharging.
Die Balken auf dem Akkupack informieren über die Restkapazität.
The bars on the battery pack tell you how much juice is left.
Das Display am Lenker ist bereits von aktuellen Modellen bekannt.
The display on the bars is familiar from current models.
Eine FOX 32-Federgabel soll für Fahrkomfort sorgen.
A FOX 32 fork should guarantee a comfortable ride.
Während ein Teil der Züge im Oberrohr verlaufen, ist ein anderer Teil außerhalb des Oberrohrs verlegt.
One cable outer runs through the top tube while another is routed externally.
Über ein Schloss lässt sich der Akku aus dem Rad entnehmen.
The battery cover can be opened with a key and removed from the bike.

Further information about the Giant Dirt E+ can be found soon at: giant-bicycles.com

Words & Photos: Christoph Bayer

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