SAUSALITO E2 ST

Blast up inclines with Sausalito's not-so-secret weapon – 70Nm of torque and 250W of power are ready and waiting as soon as you start pedaling. A Class 3 assistance rating glides you up to 28mph – hills flatten, headwinds dissolve and late starts stop mattering.

A removable 545Wh Bosch battery clips cleanly onto the downtube, detaches in seconds for off-bike charging and serves up between 25 and 93 miles of range depending on how generously you're using that assist. Keep an eye on essential riding stats with Bosch's Purion 200 display. Use the eBike Flow app to handle the deep stuff – assist customization, motor settings and ride tracking all from your phone.

The Series 3 aluminum low-step frame is built tough and designed with an upright riding position. Get on in seconds, off just as fast – and once you're rolling, you're in command of the city rather than at its mercy. The steel blade-style fork helps soak up whatever the streets throw at the front wheel without complaint. WTB Horizon 47mm rubber is wide enough to laugh at cobblestones and fast enough to not cost you anything on smooth tarmac.

Shimano's MT201 hydraulic disc brakes deliver clean, confident stopping in all conditions – dry, wet or if you're lugging a heavy load. Lezyne front and rear lights, full aluminum fenders and a rear kickstand come fitted as standard. You'll finish supermarket hauls, shopping mall sprints and coffee shop hits dry, clean and ready for whatever's next. There's nothing to spec up, nothing to bolt on – just get on and make the city yours.