Ampler now offers five e-bikes for all types of riders

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Ampler is back with two all-new pedal-assisted electric bikes that join updated versions of the company. The five-strong lineup of relatively lightweight e-bikes offers something for everyone in a bid to appeal to all types of riders, of varying sizes and tastes, with designs that look like regular bicycles thanks to batteries integrated neatly into the downtubes.

I saw each of the new Amplers at a private event in the company's new Amsterdam showroom and service center. Each e-bike expresses a maturity in form and function that you would expect from a company that helped pioneer the electrification of transportation.

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Ampler CEO and co-founder Ardo Kaurit said in a press release that the second generation is new, including fully in-house developed frames and electronics systems. We made a big leap towards our goal with the new generation.

A professional motocross racer, an engineer, and a bike designer formed Ampler in the summer of 2014. At a time when the category was dominated by hulking, bolt-on battery designs primarily ridden by the aged, the company shot out the gate in 2016 with a trio of attractive e-bikes. Over 15,000 e- bikes have been shipped by Ampler. It secured millions of dollars in new investment to expand its European operations and build a new factory in its home city of Tallinn, as well as extending its showrooms beyond its current locations in Berlin, Cologne, and Tallinn.

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The Juna is suitable for riders up to 200 cm tall and the Axel is suitable for riders up to 150 cm tall. Juna and Axel have Gates belt drives and are fitted with wide 50mm puncture-proof tires that should absorb bumps while supporting heavy loads.

All five Ampler models have been fitted with a refined app, improved cable route, and bright front lights.

The e-bikes are powered by in-house developed 250W rear-hub motor that can charge from zero to full in 2.5 hours. They yield a top speed of 25 km/h per European law and a range from 50 to 100 km. The integrated battery can be removed for service, and the bikes lack the throttles that are popular in the US.

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The Ampler Curt is one of my favorite e- bikes. One of the lightest fully-equipped e-bike available anywhere is the new Curt, which is just over 14 kilo. It's aggressive geometry can be too uncomfortable for some.

The all-new Axel is the model I am most interested in. It has a low-maintenance belt drive. It can be used as an all-weather city bike for running family errands or a commuter bike that can move riders to a far away office without breaking a sweat. I will be reviewing the model in Amsterdam over the next few weeks.

The Ampler Juna is available for 2,490. The updated Curt will be available next week along with the other models. Ampler's bikes aren't cheap, but the company isn't going to add a subscription add-on like some e-bike makers.