Just lately, German bicycle maker ROSE Bikes unveiled a covert, single-speed e-bike for the town commuter. The SNEAK+ is ROSE’s third entry to the electrical bike market, nevertheless it hardly seems the half.

Based on the press launch, aside from a “discreet energy button on the highest tube,” the brand new mannequin is nearly indiscernible from non-electric choices.

ROSE SNEAK+ minimalist e-bike

ROSE payments the low-profile e-bike as minimalist in kind however maximalist in performance.

The design affords riders a camouflaged rear wheel hub motor, hidden battery, totally built-in LED mild system, light-weight body, app connectivity, and minimal upkeep calls for. And, in line with the attraction to simplicity, the bike is available in simply two colours — all white or all black.

SNEAK+ options

• +/- 32 lbs. general weight
• Full cable integration by means of the pinnacle tube
• Rear-wheel hub motor from Mahle with as much as 40 Nm of torque
• Down tube-integrated 250 Wh battery
• 62 miles max vary
• Excessive-end carbon fork with built-in thru-axle
• Totally built-in LightSKIN LED lighting in handlebar and seat submit
• Mahle Ebikemotion app integration with battery, torque, vary, and pace readouts, mode choice, climate data, and navigation

SNEAK+ specs

• Body sizes: S, M, L
• SNEAK+ LTD drive: single-speed chain
• SNEAK+ EQ LTD drive: single-speed carbon
• Brakes: Components Cura 2-Piston Disc Brake gold
• Entrance wheel: Rival, DT Prolock
• Fork: ROSE CL-712
• Rear wheel: Rival, DT Prolock
• Motor: MAHLE X35+
• Cockpit: LightSKIN handlebar with built-in entrance mild
• Saddle: Brooks Cambium C17 all climate
• Seatpost: LightSKIN with built-in rear mild

The bike’s low weight ought to make it simpler to hold and shield from theft or inclement climate than different bikes within the section.

Pricing, Availability

The ROSE SNEAK+ e-bike begins at 2,350 euros MSRP (~$2,575 USD). The SNEAK+ LTD EQ includes a carbon drive instead of the GATES chain and mudguard and begins at 2,600 euros MSRP (~ $2,850). A further supply cost applies to U.S.-bound orders.

And concrete commuters may wish to hold an ear to the bottom. On April 1, ROSE will launch a brand new assortment of specialty technical attire for city riders made to transition seamlessly between commutes and work or social settings.

To study extra and place an order, head to rosebikes.com.