Some time ago, Cheng Hongning, founder of Cosmosworks, rode his own electric to help bicycle bravely enter Mount Everest Base Camp and Qiangtang No Man's Land . The story of the car circle was flooded with the car, causing a thousand waves, causing heated discussions among riders. Nowadays, this cosmic electric Revolver Model R (hereinafter referred to as Model R) has arrived at the Meiqi evaluation room. Putting aside ideals and feelings, we will simply use product strength to carefully analyze how this car is.
Product configuration:
Frame: 061 Aluminum alloy frame
Motor: Bafang M510 mid-temperature motor, 250W, 95Nm
Instrument: Velofox, DM02+RM01, 2.0-inch IPS color screen, Customized firmware
battery: Greeway ZZ602 504Wh, LG battery cell
transmission assembly: Shimano Deore M5100 11 speed
front fork: SR Suntour XCM 32 100mm, cylinder shaft
brake: Tektro HD-M276 hydraulic brake
wheel set: six nails 32h flower drum , 29-inch aluminum alloy rim
tires: Kenda K1153 29*2.35
Coating: Mysterious orange, fluid silver
Vehicle weight: 4kg (real name)
Bafang M510
The new Bafang M510 mid-mount motor system is a new upgraded product launched by Bafang this year. Compared with the M500, the most obvious upgrade of the M510 is weight reduction. The official claims that the M510 has been innovated for the rotor and stator structure and uses a magnesium shell. Compared with the M500 with a weight of 3.4kg, the M510 has reduced its weight by 18% to only 2.9kg.
It is worth mentioning that the design team of Universe Electric participated in the development of this new motor. From the perspective of vehicle design, they put forward many suggestions on Bafang products, thereby achieving the perfect integration of the power system and the frame.
In response to previous market feedback, the new M510 made corresponding adjustments to the power curve of the power output. The official claims that the M510 has the same strong torque as the M500, but the overall torque curve has become higher, which means that the M510 can provide strong support for the high cadence range of 120rpm, which can significantly improve the vehicle's climbing ability. At the same time, the magnesium alloy material improves heat dissipation performance. With the upgraded block stator rotor and independently developed control unit, the M510 can maintain output for more than 15 minutes in the peak power range.
As an editor who has deeply evaluated the M500 and M600 systems, he naturally developed a strong interest in the new M510. From the appearance, the M510 is lighter and thinner, and the raised parts on the side of the motor have also become flattened. The more compact motor body looks small enough on the stout vehicle. It is precisely because of the reduced motor body that has a brand new chassis guardrail with super large air inlets, which effectively dissipates heat.
What is more important is the adjustment of starting power assistance, which optimizes the software's startup performance, allowing users to have a more stable and controllable riding experience in the starting stage. This part is discussed in detail in the subsequent riding section.
major manufacturers, excellent quality
Model R frame benchmarks against the top international products, adopts independent development and design, and is produced by Yongqi Automobile Industry, the world's largest aluminum frame factory. You should know that the factory here are all famous world-class top brands such as Cannondale and Decathlon . There is no need to say more about the product quality.
Electric power Mountain bike has much stronger strength to the frame than ordinary bicycle , and daily riding is usually several times the load of an ordinary bicycle, so the frame strength directly affects the driving quality and driving safety of the entire vehicle.
Model R frame uses aviation-grade 6061 aluminum alloy. The official claims that the Model R bicycle frame has passed the cumulative fatigue test of the super European electric treadmill and mountain bike standards (EN15194, ISO4210MTB). It is one of the highest quality and most durable frames produced by Yongqi.
▲The dense welding joints confirm the excellent quality
Frame geometry and specifications, referring to the geometric settings of the international top products, 29-inch large wheel diameter, 66.5° low head tube angle, 1194mm (M code) long wheelbase, single disc, disc brake, BOOST cylinder shaft, etc. are the most popular trends in mountain bikes in recent years, ensuring that the product specifications will not fall behind at least in the next 5 years. The weight after modification can reach 17-18kg, and there is huge room for modification and upgrading.
customized high-definition color screen comparable to professional code meter
instrument not only controls the size of the motor power, but is also the key to human-computer interaction. Bicycle enthusiasts basically have a professional code meter standard to record and view various riding data.
▲The boot interface displays the "cosmic electric" logo
Model R This Velofox custom instrument interactive interface is designed by professional riders, and the boot interface displays the "cosmic electric" logo. The main screen uses a professional bicycle code display, an increased real-time speed display, and the gear position and real-time assist power are displayed on both sides. In addition, there are mileage, real-time cadence, power, and time displays. The UI design is reasonably laid out and simple and easy to understand.
partition displays various data, the data is intuitive and easy to read, and there are 5 assist modes. Each gear is distinguished by different colors. When switching assist, the color of the instrument interface will also change accordingly. Press the M key function key for a short time to enter the function display interface. The bar-shaped partition shows the average speed, maximum speed, cadence frequency, mileage, time, instantaneous pedaling power, instantaneous motor power, average motor power, maximum power, riding time, total riding mileage and other key data. In addition, there is a proportion of various gears, and the data is complete and practical. The eye-catching function display is that it can display the human pedaling power and the motor auxiliary power power in real time, which is equivalent to directly installing a high-end instrument with integrated power meters.
▲Setting interface
Model R's control key is located on the left hand side, and the simple up and down gear keys, M function keys and cart keys are convenient and fast to operate. The top of the frame is designed with a separate battery key. There is a control power switch key on the top of the instrument, which ensures the safety of the battery and circuit.
large-capacity battery, worry-free battery life,
removable battery uses LG 18650 imported battery cell, 504Wh battery capacity, the official claims that the battery life can exceed 100 kilometers, and the actual test is about 80-90 kilometers, which has a lot to do with the load weight, personal riding method, road conditions, ordinary gears, etc. Personal preference for 5 gear full power output. If you always keep riding in low gear, 100 kilometers of range should not be a problem.
100 kilometers of battery life is enough for daily commuting, outings, and fun, and there will basically be no anxiety in battery life during daily riding. The official claims that the battery can still maintain more than 80% performance after 1500 cycles. Even if it is calculated using a high-intensity cycle of one-stop a day, it will take 1500 days (about 4.1 years) to lose less than 20% of its performance, and the battery life is long enough.
Intelligent anti-theft positioning real-time
No one wants to buy this expensive "big toy" by themselves and end up being traitors. Therefore, there is a basic four-digit password locking function in the instrument setting interface, which is a basic anti-theft function that many electric power assists have.
▲"Deer Guardian" anti-theft positioning system
More importantly, Model R cleverly utilizes the head tube space and has a built-in "Deer Guardian" anti-theft positioning system to position the car at all times. GPS+AGPS+LBS triple positioning. As long as the car is located in mainland China, you can view the real-time location and historical trajectory of Model R through the APP to ensure the safety of the vehicle. Only those who truly understand the car will think of using hidden GPS to solve the pain points encountered by car friends in reality - it is difficult to find a car lost.
is reasonable in configuration and has a good choice.
This Model R has also spent a lot of effort on the selection of mechanical parts. It uses international brands with stable performance and reliable quality as the supplier of vehicle parts to ensure that the driving texture of each car is not discounted by the quality of individual parts.
professional competition-level SHIMANO Deore M5100 11-speed transmission system, the flywheel is upgraded to SLX M7000, ensuring stable operation under dual high strengths of motor and manpower.
▲Tektro Hydraulic disc brake
▲SR Suntour XCM32 fork
▲Selle Royal seat cushion
▲Kenda built-in large-toothed tire
Other parts such as SR Suntour XCM32 fork, Selle Royal seat cushion, Tektro hydraulic brake, KMC X11 chain, Kenda built large-toothed tires, etc. are all classic durable products that have been tested for a long time.
car is carefully built, full of details
Whether you use it carefully or not, you can see the clues from the design of the packaging box. The packaging box of this car is much thicker than that of ordinary bicycles. Considering the weight of electricity to help itself, there is an additional layer of protective cardboard at the bottom to ensure the safety of the vehicle during transportation. The whole vehicle is also very simple to unbox and assemble. Cosmos refers to the packaging design of the canyon mountain bike world box packaging. To pull out the carton, the whole vehicle only needs to install the front wheels and foot pedals, and adjust the appropriate cushion height. Even the front bowl set does not need to be adjusted. Even the novice can operate it easily at home.
Even if it is such a simple installation, Universe Electric still has a complete set of hexagonal tool set in the vehicle accessories.
Unlike the common spoke locking fixed speed sensing magnets in the past, the new M510 uses a speed sensing magnet integrated into the rear wheel disc, which is hidden, beautiful, and not easy to loosen, ensuring the system's more stable work. In order to avoid accidental falloff of the battery, an spring insurance mechanism is designed inside the front end of the battery, which is safer.
There are many other details like this, such as removable footrests, reserved shelves, fender installation holes; rear fork chain guard stickers, plastic covers for disassembled protection lines included with the vehicle; double kettle cradle settings, etc. There is no nonsense and it’s all about the user’s manual, which marks the detailed product specifications and parameters and the locking torque required for each screw. Perhaps only those who truly understand the car will accurately mark every specification and every component. Only those who truly understand the car know how important it is to mark the precise torque value for the maintenance and preparation of the entire vehicle.
Ride experience
▲Dignified cosmos owner
Although the car has completed the field test of the 21st Tian Everest Base Camp + Qiang Tang Unman's Area, and the founder also proved the strength and reliability of the car with actual riding, in the universe electric user manual, the expected use of this Revolver is defined as "general purpose riding", suitable for riding on rugged trails, small obstacles, flat technical areas, including areas where tires may temporarily lose contact with the ground, and even special advice is "not suitable for jumping". A simple understanding is that hard-tail electric power that is suitable for outings and light off-road helps mountain bikes.
Obviously, the purpose in the user manual is slightly conservative, which is of course the Universe Electric is for safety first.Whether it is the protection performance of the motor system or the strength of the vehicle frame, the Model R can easily be used for various road conditions including rural trails, mechanized farming roads, off-road trails, "Paris Rubai"-style stone roads, loose sand roads, etc. Even if high-strength outdoor crossing and cross-country is modified and upgraded, the challenge can be completed. The Model R does not exaggerate or boast, and always puts rider safety first.
The wheelbase of the whole vehicle is very long, making it an absolute "big car". However, the frame is relatively compressed, and the lower riser length, short forward extension, and upright sitting tube angle together constitute a comfortable riding geometry and better handling. The 29-inch large wheel diameter, 2.35 thick and wide tires, 66.5° head tube angle, and 1194mm long wheelbase bring unprecedented riding stability. In actual riding of
, the power assist performance of the new Bafang M510 motor at startup is significantly different from the previous M500 and M600. After the initial stepping, the more gradual power output of the M510 motor can be clearly felt. In the real-time display of the power of the instrument, the motor power assist is always maintained at low power operation in the first half. The pedaling force is almost similar to that of riding an ordinary mountain bike.
Compared with the M600's rough and direct power output, the M510 pays more attention to the coordination between manpower pedaling, motor assist and gear ratio, bringing a more natural and relaxed assist effect. In addition, the safety setting of the Bafang Motor System: the actual pedaling angle must be detected before the auxiliary power will be intervened in time. The superposition of the adjustment of the two also leads to the fact that if you want to rely on the motor assist power to directly pedal with large-tooth gravity, you will feel that the car is a bit heavy. If you get used to the explosive power of the M600 before, it will take a while to adapt. The simple adjustment method is to use the same operating logic as its traditional mountain bike, change gears in time when starting and climbing, get reasonable pedaling and gear ratio matching, and the Bafang M510 motor will make you feel better.
▲The motor has good protection performance and a more reasonable ventilation and heat dissipation design
When riding on the flat road, the M510 shows the same surging power as ever, especially the maximum gear is matched with a stable cadence range of 80-90, which can get easy pedaling and more tend to be the power training of "man-car integration". After reaching the maximum assist speed limit, the mid-mounted motor runs without any resistance, and the pedal does not feel heavy as usual.
When climbing steep slopes, thanks to the high-sensitivity custom algorithm of the new M510 motor, the rider's pedal pressure is quickly and accurately judged, thereby providing appropriate assistance. Especially the vigorous pedaling with low cadence frequency on steep slopes, the strong 95Nm torque can provide continuous power output, and the algorithm control is more accurate, which improves the "bumping" phenomenon caused by excessive power in the climbing of previous generation products, and the performance of climbing at the beginning has been significantly improved. The real-time power output and real-time cadence display in the mid-mounted high-definition instrument have always been two important parameters that need to be paid attention to during riding, and are also the most useful functions. Real-time power can see the corresponding power output of itself and the motor in real time, and a reasonable and stable cadence can ensure the optimal working range of the motor. This instrument has some small easter eggs similar to the "Gamin Connect Challenge Badge". When you successfully challenge the fastest speed, longest distance and other records, the instrument will celebrate with you, which is quite fun.
The smaller mini volume plus a high enough five-way height, even if you pass through the pit and trough, Model R can easily climb over, and there will basically be no collision with the chassis. But the entry-level SR Suntour XCM fork has dragged down the off-road performance of the entire vehicle, and the Tektro hydraulic disc brakes are not enough in some intense riding sections. If you want better mountain off-road, it is highly recommended to upgrade these two key components.
Compared with professional sports electric to help mountain bikes, this Model R is obviously more like a "urban SUV". Its all-round expansion can develop a variety of gameplay, suitable for urban outings and easy riding under stable cruising states, and is suitable for treating bicycles as a enthusiast of fitness and entertainment, rather than serious professional competition players.
Overall, this Model R, created by Cosmosworks, integrates independent design, precision manufacturing, intelligent and high-value, and uses unprecedented cooperation depth in the industry to prove the infinite possibilities of China's manufacturing strong alliance with real mass-produced products. The Cosmosworks team will continue to publish more E-bike-related content on their official official account and Douyin platform. With the official launch of Model R, a brand new "electricity-enhancing universe" is being born, let's wait and see!
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