Integral Electrics unveils the Maven Cargo e-Bike designed for women

The Maven cargo e-bike has been unveiled as the first female-centered cargo e-bike wholly designed by women. The Maven cargo e-bike is designed by Integral Electrics whose CEO and co-founder is Laura Belmar.

Features

The Maven cargo e-bike is inspired by a lack of female-centered mobility solutions that are designed by women. It comes amidst the rising popularity of electric bikes due to their utility and versatility. Female bikes are far-between as most e-bikes are designed as one-size-fits-all models. The Maven e-bike is a departure from such design ethos. Belmar, after visiting the Taipei Cycle Show, concluded that design and engineering choices for the bike industry predominantly come from a male perspective. This further impacts accessibility for the female folk to most of the e-bike offerings.

The Maven cargo e-bike is a vehicle designed by women and promises an exceptional riding experience for women. It breaks free from an industry traditionally tailored for men by men, according to Belmar. The Maven is designed so that women and shorter riders can conveniently carry cargo on the bike. It is also adaptable for taller riders and veteran cyclists. The bike can be used by riders between 5ft and 6ft 7-in. It has a dropper seat post that allows for the extension and adjustment of the seat height. The handlebars are also adjustable to enhance seamless use by different riders.

Integral Electrics notes that most female riders have reported being unstable in current cargo bikes and this is mainly due to a poor design. The female center of gravity is at waist height and any cargo above that level makes the bike feel unstable. The Maven cargo e-bike has remedied this design drawback with cargo placement well below the waist level. The cargo is placed just above the rear wheel, just about 24 inches above the ground. This aligns just above the knee and guarantees confident and effortless riding for everyone, according to the company.

The Maven cargo e-bike comes with dual batteries that deliver up to 130km of range. There are several cargo accessories that can be attached to the bike’s long rear rack. The bike has a 750W rear hub motor that is controlled via a pedal-assist or a hand throttle. It also comes with a large headlight and tail light for proper illumination at night. It also has front and rear turn signals, hydraulic disc brakes, as well as a dual crown fork suspension. A rear suspension is also present for some degree of comfort while on a bumpy ride.

Pricing & Availability

The Maven Cargo e-bike is priced at $1,999 via Kickstarter. The success of the crowdfunding campaign is tied to the trajectory of the Maven e-bike. The earliest deliveries are slated for February 2024.

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