Electrification Marin Nicasio

Vélotafant demanding: Camille and her daily goal

Camille lives on the outskirts of a semi-urban area. She uses her bike for the 20 km one-way commute to work. With a fixed schedule job, regularity of her commute is essential. Her aim was to reduce her commuting time while keeping physically active, without arriving exhausted at the office. The gradient on the route was a real obstacle, especially at the end of the day. Theelectrification of the gravel bike soon appeared to be the right solution to her sustainable mobility needs.

A high-performance gravel bike, but limited over long distances

Beforeelectrification, Camille owned a Marin Bikes Nicasio, a gravel bike designed to tackle roads, paths and trails. Robust and versatile, her bike was well suited to the varied terrain she traverses every day. However, without assistance, some slopes became painful, and the long daily distances led to significant fatigue, which she felt as the weeks went by.

Why Camille chose to electrify her bike

Faced with the need to optimize her commute while keeping her favorite bike frame, Camille opted for a bike conversion rather than the purchase of a new electric bike. This alternative to a new EAB enabled her to keep the handling and geometry of her gravel bike, while gaining motorized support for climbs and relaunches. The idea of a customized electric bike tailored precisely to his needs motivated his decision.

Choosing the PowerTrail Z8 kit with TSDZ8 motor and Hailong battery

After comparing several options, she chose the UrbanExplorer Z2electric bike kit, which she then customized with the more powerful TSDZ8 motor. This TSDZ8 motor offers high torque, ideal for climbing hills on mixed terrain. She paired it with the Hailong 720 Wh batterybattery, chosen for its 720Wh electric bike range in everyday use. The result is the PowerTrail Z8 kit, perfectly suited to intensive velotafing.

Simple installation for a tailor-made electric bike

Camille followed the instructions provided by Syklo and was able to install her easy-to-install gravel bike electric kit without any major difficulty. She replaced the original crankset with the TSDZ8 motor, then attached the battery to the downtube of her frame. All in an afternoon. For her,easy installation was one of the key advantages of this solution. The transformation was much simpler than she had imagined.

A successful transformation: efficiency, autonomy and driving pleasure

Since theelectrification of thegravel bike, its routes have become much more efficient. She uses intermediate assistance levels, which means excellent range. Despite her 20 km daily gradients, she only recharges the battery every two or three days. This VAE for velotafs meets all her expectations. She feels she retains a good share of the physical effort, while benefiting from very appreciable support on climbs. In her opinion, the TSDZ8 velotaf motor is perfectly suited to natural, progressive riding.

Inspiring story: electrifying your gravel bike to make velotafing more accessible

For Camille, this electric bike conversion has become the best way to make her journeys smoother and less restrictive. She wouldn’t go back. Having an electric bike for mixed roads with gradients enables her to maintain this mode of transport on a daily basis, even when the weather or fatigue are a problem. She recommends this solution to all those who want to convert their road bike to electric without compromise and with real freedom of choice.