ARCC Bikes is very pleased to have appeared in the second edition of Cyclist magazine's eBike supplement, Cycling Electric, in their review of the ARCC Moulton® TSR Electric.

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You can pick up Cycling Electric #2 in WHSmiths, Sainsbury's and other key independent retailers now, but check out what Cycling Electric had to say about ARCC's bike below:

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ARCC Moulton TSR + Intelligent Drive Pod

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With looks like this it must be frivolous, right? Don't be fooled - this is a robust electric bike that'll get you around town in comfort

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Pros

• Fantastic ride quality

• Timeless design update with sophisticated electric assist

• Lots of custom spec options
   

Cons

• Battery position means it's not feasible to fit a front-rack

• Front-heavy
   

Specs

• Stated weight: From 17kg

• Frame material: Columbus Spirit and Reynolds 525 CrMo steels, hairpin construction, fillet brazed by hand

• Motor: Bafang front hub geared motor

• Battery: Bosch powertool batteries, 144Wh or 216Wh options

• Stated range: 32km (20 miles) for the larger capacity battery over hilly terrain

• Gearing: 8 speed Shimano Alfine gears as standard, options available

• Saddle: Selle Royal Viper as standard, Brooks B17 Leather Brown option

• Bars: Kalloy AL-007 DB flat bar as standard, Deda Piega 44cm drop bar option

• Tyres: 20 x 1.5in Schwalbe Marathon Green Guard protection tyres as standard (Marathon Plus upgrade option available)
   

The Moulton TSR with Intelligent Drive Pod marries two sophisticated designs: one a classic English bicycle design dating back to the 1960s, the other a high-quality, modern electric assist designed and in large part manufactured in Cambridge. The result is a truly unique eBike ideal for commuting or touring - indeed the Moulton has been called the best touring bike in the world. An added bonus is that the frame splits down (it's not a true folder) to cater for occasional storage and transport needs.

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ARCC can fit its pod electric assist system to several 'stock' bikes (including Bromptons as well as Moultons). It consists of a 250W geared front hub motor and a unique 'pod' (electronic control centre) fixed to the bike's head tube which communicates wirelessly with the handlebar-mounted Bluetooth control unit, or an iPhone with app if preferred.

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The pod also acts as the battery mount and standard (very tough) Bosch powertool batteries are used. Electric assistance is delivered via a bottom bracket-housed torque sensor and brake lever sensors are used for the launch control feature which gives a few seconds of full power for pulling away at traffic lights or in other situations where a speedy take-off is helpful.

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The combination of Moulton's unique rubber suspension - inspired by the designs of the original Mini cars - and ARCC's smooth power delivery produces an e-bike that glides rapidly along.

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Individual batteries are relatively small but ARCC offers the option of a neatly machined alloy on-frame battery holder to double your riding range, while larger-capacity Bosch batteries are available to buy via DIY outlets. If you already have a Moulton ARCC also offers a retrofitting service.

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Cycling Electric Issue 2 is out now for purchase.