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The Quietkat Apex electric mountain bike features a powerful BAFANG ultra motor which delivers an enormous torque of 160 Nm and a 9-speed SRAM X5. A pair of reliable Tektro Dorado 4-piston hydraulic disk brakes work well in rapidly stopping the bike.
The bike also features an integrated battery and motor and air suspension, sealed bearings in the front and rear hubs, and a 12mm thru-axle in the back.
The Quietkat Apex eBike is available with three motor options: 1500W, 1000W, and 750W. Apex has a welded pannier rack that can carry up to 100 lbs of weight.
The Quietkat Apex eBike is an extremely capable bike with premium components designed to take you out for the ultimate adventure on rough terrains.
The Apex is the highest-end of several hardtail electric fat bikes in QuietKat’s lineup. Spec’d with the Bafang Ultra mid-drive motor, an inverted moto-style front fork, powerful brakes, and a 9-speed SRAM drivetrain, the Apex is a member of a newer niche of electric bikes I’ve started calling the “all-terrain” category.
The most notable feature the Quietkat Apex 1000 has in the durability department are its tires. They are fat with a capital F. With a diameter of 26”, they’re wide—but it’s the thickness we liked most. At 4.5”, they’re much thicker than standard fat tires, offering way better stability and balance. The Rungu Bike has three tires, however, which is superior.
Unboxing the bike, I was immediately impressed with the quality of the frame design and build. With a low-swept top bar for mounting and dismounting while wearing bulky hunting clothes and a seamlessly integrated down bar battery compartment—it had the looks of a normal high-quality mountain bike, not a traditional e-bike.
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