"The Mustang is powered by a 750-watt motor nestled into the bike's rear hub, which can deliver up to 90 newton-meters of torque to its wheel. If you aren't versed in torque ratings, rest assured that 90 Nm is more than enough to get me, a 6' 4", 255-pound bike commuter, up a hill near my home that averages a 4 percent gradient, with incline pitches over 15 percent."
"All of that is powered by a 48-volt, 15-Ah LG battery that, according to the company, offers up to 86 miles per change (more on that in a minute), charges from dead to full in fewer than two hours (by my watch), and boasts a UL 2272 safety certification, which will help you sleep better at night."
"However, while it boasts imposing size and plenty of heft, the Mustang, the newest offering from Dallas-based GoTrax, is surprisingly nimble and easy to operate, owing in large part to its relatively short wheelbase. As soon as you start turning the pedals, it's easy to forget that it's a bicycle basically built on a moped platform."
The GoTrax Mustang presents a moped-like aesthetic with substantial heft but rides surprisingly nimbly due to a short wheelbase. The bike uses a 750-watt rear-hub motor capable of delivering 90 Nm of torque, enabling heavy riders to climb steep grades with ease. Power comes from a 48-volt, 15-Ah LG battery that claims up to 86 miles per charge and reaches full charge in under two hours; the battery holds a UL 2272 safety certification. Stopping power comes from Tektro hydraulic brakes paired with 180-mm disc rotors. The frame size favors shorter riders, and the realistic single-rider comfort and range fall short of some claims.
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