Sub-brand of the manufacturer Trek, Electra is getting a brand new urban electric bike called Loft Go! 7D EQ. The latter has the particularity of carrying a torque sensor for 2000 euros. We explain to you why it is interesting.
In the world of bicycles and e-bikes, Trek has a good and solid reputation. Its FX+ model particularly won us over for its agility, dynamism and controlled design. On the other hand, the average autonomy and the somewhat slow force sensor had cooled us down.
The American manufacturer has several sub-brands to maximize its strike force on the market. Among them, Electra, whose Kakau Go presented in September 2022 caught our eye for its vintage and motorcycle cruiser style. The catalog is now reinforced by a more conventional urban model: the Loft Go! 7D EQ.
A force sensor always welcome
Available in open or closed frame, this new frame seeks to offer a balanced technical sheet at the most contained price possible: 2000 euros, or approximately the average price of an e-bike in France. The main strength of the Loft Go! 7D EQ is its torque sensor at the heart of its system.
Source: Electra
Source: Electra
Source: Electra
With it, the cyclist receives an electric transmission whose intensity is proportional to the force he puts into the pedals. This type of sensor guarantees a more flexible, natural and responsive ride: they are generally found on the ranges of VAE at 2000 euros, even if this technology is starting to become more popular on more affordable bikes.
We are thinking in particular of the Nakamura E-Crossover V (1600 euros) and Decathlon LD 500E (1700 euros), and more exceptionally of the NCM C5 available around 1000 euros. The Loft Go! 7D EQ also relies on a maximum range of 65 km provided by the 250 Wh battery. Unfortunately, the battery is not removable.
A couple a little light
It is also advisable to temper this theoretical range of action, since it was probably obtained from the weakest assistance mode. At least that’s how the vast majority of trendy cycle builders like to communicate. For its part, the recharge time is 4 hours.
Placed on the hub of the rear wheel, the 250 W motor claims a torque of 40 Nm. Again, we would have preferred Electra to up its game more on this point: the aforementioned Decathlon and Nakamura climb to 45 and 80 Nm of torque, respectively, for lower rates of several hundred euros.
Source: Electra
Source: Electra
Source: Electra
In terms of braking, the disappointment is once again in order with regard to the integrated mechanical disc brakes. At this price, hydraulic disc brakes have plenty of room to provide even more quality and biting braking.
The Shimano Acera M360 transmission also belongs to the entry-level world, for an e-bike that nevertheless seeks to position itself on the border between the middle and the top of the range.
Well equipped as standard
28-inch tires, retro and studded saddle that has the merit of having character, hand-stitched Electra Custom grips, Spanninga headlight, Bluetooth display, kickstand, mudguards, weight of 21 kg and load capacity of 136 kg: that’s it what to remember from the rest of the technical sheet. Note also the curved and elegant look of the open frame model.
As a reminder, the Electra Loft Go! 7D EQ is available on the official website for the price of 1999 euros. But as you have seen during this article, more affordable and interesting alternatives exist on the market.
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