MOD Groove SideCar 3 eBike
The MOD Groove SideCar 3 is an electric beach cruiser that features a detachable sidecar for carrying pets, kids, or a passenger.
The 750w rear hub motor pushes the Groove SideCar 3 to a top speed of 28mph in pedal assist mode and 20mph in throttle-only mode. The bike has five pedal assist modes and is equipped with a torque sensor.
The bike ships as a Class 2, but is adjustable to Class 1 or 3. The removable and UL-certified 48V 720Wh Samsung Li-ion battery gives the bike 50 miles of range, which can be doubled to 100 miles with an optional additional battery.
The optional battery is stored on the bike’s Snap-On Rack, which uses MOD’s modular system to add other accessories. The rack, which is child-seat ready, has a 65 lb payload capacity.
The sidecar is the Groove SideCar 3’s defining feature. It attaches with three quick-release pins and is fully detachable in seconds for solo riding. The sidecar carries up to 150 pounds and includes a removable padded seat with a seatbelt for child passengers, a rear doggie door for easy pet entry and exit, a built-in D-ring for securing a dog harness or leash, and an external entry step. Combined rider and sidecar payload capacity is 375 pounds.
Stopping the Groove is accomplished via Hydraulic Brakes with 180mm rotors with Dual-Piston calipers and motor Inhibitors. The Shimano Altus 7-speed drivetrain handles shifting duties.
The wheelset is made up of 24-inch rims wrapped in 3-inch all-terrain tires and secured to the frame with quick-release skewers. The 6061 aluminum step-thru frame features a Mozo suspension fork with 100mm travel preload and lockout.
A 300 lumen LED headlight and LED taillight with integrated brake light are standard safety features.
Owners of the Lumos smart helmet will be pleased with the Groover Sidecar 3’s MOD connect feature, which wirelessly connects to the helmet and sends turn signal and brake light signals to the helmet.
The bike weighs 67.5 pounds without the 7-pound battery and is suited for riders from 5’1″ to 6’7″. It is availble in red, blue, green and black color schemes and retails for $4,905 at mod-bikes.com.
MOD Bikes Groove SideCar 3 ebike Specs
- Throttle and torque-assist electric modes
- Up to 50 miles of range on a single battery, or up to 100 miles with the optional dual-battery setup
- Top speed of up to 28 mph
- Samsung 48V 15Ah (720Wh) lithium-ion battery
- UL 2271-certified removable battery
- Dual-battery compatible
- 750W MOD DRIVE geared hub motor
- Up to 69 Nm of torque
- MOD BIKES S3 smart color display with integrated USB charging port
- 2A automatic smart charger
- Estimated charging time of 3–6 hours
- Programmable 5-level pedal assist system with torque sensor
- 6061 aluminum frame
- Mozo suspension fork with 100mm travel, preload adjustment, and lockout
- Hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm rotors
- Dual-piston brake calipers with motor inhibitors and adjustable reach levers
- 24-inch x 60mm rims
- 24-inch x 3.0-inch multi-terrain tires
- Front quick release wheel system
- LT-WOO 7-speed trigger shifter
- Shimano Altus 7-speed rear derailleur
- Wellgo aluminum pedals
- DNP 7-speed 11-32T freewheel
- 52T crankset with dual-sided aluminum bash guards
- KMC chain
- Selle Royal premium gel saddle with faux leather finish
- Bike weight: 67.5 lbs without battery
- Battery weight: 7.5 lbs
- Bike payload capacity: 275 lbs
- Sidecar weight: 45 lbs
- Sidecar payload capacity: 150 lbs
- Combined payload capacity: 375 lbs
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