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Pinkbike, 10 October 2021

“… One of the more intriguing eMTB items on display at Sea Otter. Turns any standard mountain bike into an electric one …”

“…Tuned in a linear fashion … It takes off and goes really nicely, no matter where you’re at you can feel it kick in and go …”

“… They are really onto something, and not just because they were founded by a former Tesla employee …”

“… The new Elevate system from the San Francisco start-up Bimotal is looking to change perceptions …”

“… Sea Otter was the first time we got to ride the Elevate. In short, it’s relatively discrete, easy to use and surprisingly fun …”

“… There was a buzz around the Bimotal booth last Thursday at the Sea Otter Classic…not just from the revving of converted ebikes on stands …”

“… One that stood out from the rest was the Bimotal Elevate, a removable electric drive system that mounts directly to a bike’s disc brakes …”

“On steep inclines with plenty of loose dirt, it performed as well as any full-production mid-drive bike we’ve ridden…”

“We are always excited about innovations in the ebike market, and the new Elevate from Bimotal is a premium removable powertrain…”

“What makes the Elevate motor system so amazingly awesome is that unlike other kits, this one operates on a disc brake…”

“This special electric motor can be fitted to virtually any mountain bike that has (compatible) disc brakes…”

“Light and compact … the motor weighs just 2 lb. Good luck finding a 750W hub motor that comes even close to that weight…”

“The elevated concept inspires… What if the rotor engages an electric motor that piggy backs on the disk caliper? …”

“While most involve swapping a powered wheel or wheel-roller, Elevate is different – it’s installed over the rear disc brake…”

“Bimotal’s system takes a different approach, using a toothed brake rotor and a small motor unit attached to the rear brake mounts…”

“Virtually no modification, and not much weight either. Here’s what you need to know about this universal e-bike upgrade…”

“Riders concerned about adding too much unsprung weight can remove and stow the motor and battery before descending…”