NETRA News March 2018 | Page 13

and transmission will cause you to realize that the bike requires a slightly different riding style than most of us are used to. There is plenty of power to loft the front wheel, but you must use your body and the throttle to do it, no revving it up and popping the clutch. This makes the bike very friendly for novice riders.

One last thing to note, the lack of rotating mass makes the bike feel extremely agile. In reality, the Freeride E-XC weighs 238lbs, that’s more than a 250XC-W, but you would never know that when riding it.

All in all, the Freeride E-XC is a blast to ride and would be a great addition to anyone’s garage. Currently we are selling the units for $8999 and there are only a few still available in the US! If you get the chance to ride one, do It!

The FreeRide frame feels like you are riding a mountain bike.