Captain Shred to the rescue!

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Announced this week at the Consumer Electronics Show (CEX) in las Vegas, Van Dessel’s Captain Shred is the first EMTB to utilise the all-new Panasonic GX0 motor. US availability is slated for April. Details are thin on the ground but we do know that the GX0 kicks out 90Nm of torque and weighs a slimline 2.95kg, and according to Panasonic, “delivers an industry leading leading weight-to-power advantage”.
No specs are available, but the model pictured shows Fox Factory 36 forks, a Fox Float DPX2 rear shock and a combination of SRAM EX1 and XO1 for the drive train, as well as a DT Swiss H1700 wheel set and Maxxis Minion rubber. The image gets somewhat grainy when zooming in on the brakes, but we’re pretty sure that’s a set of Magura MT7 Pros right there.
Based on the top-end components and aggressive stance, it looks like Captain Shred could...

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[nickw1965]

Looks sweet.It is getting to the point that at a first glance a emtb could easily be mistaken for a conventional bike

 

[R120]

Always liked Van Dessel, a Country Road Bob has been on my want list for a while

 

[R120]

No mention of battery size . .

 

[R120]

 

[mark.ai]

Love the look of it!

New motor means new mode shifter, new display and new app connectivity - so wondering what they are all like ...

 

[Mabman]

No mention of battery size . .

As you say but don't be surprised if the cells aren't the Panasonic 2170's, same as they are making at the GigaFactory for Tesla. By the size of the dt I would say 700wh at least.

Edit: The Flyer Uproc7 has the GXO motor and a 640wh battery so the above might be a bit generous.



The word is that the bikes will be at least assembled here in the US: Kent International Inc.

Kent is more well known for their Walmart class bikes but their Van Dessel and Univega brands look to be stepping up their game.