Eleglide Tankroll: Budget Electric Fat Bike

The Eleglide Tankroll is the brand’s first fat-tyre electric bike. It’s competitively priced at just over €1100 and boasts a 48v rear hub motor with an integrated battery. See below for a detailed breakdown of the key components and my personal thoughts on this e-bike.

Key Features

• 48v rear hub motor: The 48v brushless, geared hub motor has a continuous power rating of 250w, making it suitable for legal use within the EU and UK. Peak power output (when under load) is claimed to be 740w.

• Integrated battery: A 48v 10Ah (480Wh) battery is integrated into the frame. 65-75km (40-46 miles) is the claimed range, which may be possible when riding on flat terrain in the lowest power setting.

• Large display: Good-sized backlight LED display.
• CST 4″ Tyres: 26 x 4.0″ tyres are good for riding on snow or sand. Can be run at very low pressures to enable maximum traction.
• Front suspension: Coil sprung front suspension fork with hydraulic lock-out.

Specification

• Motor: 48v 250w continuous, 740w peak power
• Battery: 48v 10Ah (480Wh) Chinese cells
• Battery Range: 65-75km (40-46 miles)
• Charge time: 6-8 hours
• Top Speed: 25 km/h (15.5mph) EU and UK compliant
• Weight: 31kg
• Maximum load: 120kg
• Gearing: Shimano Tourney 7-speed with Shimano TX50 shifter
• Brakes: Mechanical disc brakes
• Suspension: Front coil sprung with hydraulic lock-out
• Accessories: Kickstand, pannier rack, headlights, rear tail/brake light
• Water resistance rating: IPX4 – suitable for moderate rainfall, but not submersion in water.

Conclusion

For a fat tyre e-bike, the Eleglide Tankroll looks like decent value for money. This bike is going to be especially good for riding through snow or sand. But, should be just fine to use as a daily commuter. Fat tyre e-bikes can feel sluggish when assist isn’t used due to the weight and rolling resistance of the tyres, so you would generally rely on the motor more. The 48v motor should provide ample power and it’s good that the motor and performance characteristics have kept the bike in line with EU and UK laws.

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