About the Reid RB500
The RB500 combines café-racer-inspired styling with a lightweight alloy chassis, 20 x 4-inch tires, an integrated bench seat, and a stronger equipment package than the compact RB350 Mini. It is designed for riders who want a distinctive appearance without giving up multi-speed gearing or hydraulic braking.
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The Ananda rear hub motor is rated at 500W, with 750W peak power and 65Nm of torque. Tektro HD-E3120 hydraulic disc brakes include motor cutoffs, providing a meaningful control advantage. A 48V 13Ah battery, 7-speed drivetrain, suspension fork, and integrated lights complete the package.
Key Features
- 500W Ananda rear hub motor with 750W peak power and 65Nm.
- 48V 13Ah, 624Wh frame-mounted battery.
- Tektro HD-E3120 hydraulic disc brakes with motor cutoffs.
- 20 x 4-inch all-road tires on mag-style alloy wheels.
- 7-speed drivetrain.
- Alloy dual-crown suspension fork.
- Dual LED front light with daytime-running-light function and LED rear light.
- Front and rear fenders and kickstand included.
- Color display with Bluetooth connection through the Ananda app.
- Class 2 assistance up to 20 mph.
Moto Style With More Equipment
The RB500 is not simply a larger RB350 Mini. It adds hydraulic brakes with motor cutoffs, 7-speed gearing, wider tires, suspension, a larger battery, and a more powerful motor. Customers wanting the smallest and simplest moto-styled option should compare the RB350 Mini. Riders wanting a conventional bicycle frame should compare the Blacktop 1.0.
Specifications
- Model Code: 1260451
- Motor: Ananda R531 48V 500W rear hub motor, 750W peak, 65Nm
- Battery: 48V 13Ah, 624Wh
- Claimed Range: Up to approximately 60 miles; actual range varies with terrain, rider weight, weather, tire pressure, speed, and assist use
- Top Assisted Speed: 20 mph
- E-Bike Class: Class 2
- Wheels and Tires: 20-inch mag-style alloy wheels with 20 x 4.0-inch tires
- Brakes: Tektro HD-E3120 hydraulic disc brakes with motor cutoffs and 180mm rotors
- Gearing: Shimano 7-speed freewheel, Shimano TY300 derailleur, and LTWOO 7-speed shifter
- Suspension: Alloy dual-crown suspension fork; Reid does not publish verified travel
- Bike Weight: Approximately 68 lbs
- Total Payload: Reid does not publish a verified total-payload figure for this exact version
- Included Equipment: Dual LED front light, LED rear light, front and rear fenders, kickstand
- Optional Equipment: Top-tube rack and rear basket are not standard equipment
- Rider Size: Approximately 5 ft 3 in to 6 ft 2 in
- Verified Certification: UL 2271 battery certification; complete-bike UL 2849 certification is not claimed
- Warranty: Reid states lifetime coverage on the frame and two years on non-consumable parts, subject to its warranty terms
See and Test Ride at Either of Our Two Locations
eBike NOLA has two Greater New Orleans stores where you can see and compare bikes in person:
- New Orleans French Quarter: 223 Dauphine St. This is our primary retail and service location, with 35+ new e-bikes normally available in one showroom. View the New Orleans store.
- Kenner: 4240 Williams Blvd, Suite 5. This is our quieter showroom and test-ride location. View the Kenner store.
Interested in test riding this model? Call or text (504) 533-9688 to confirm which store currently has an assembled bike available. Inventory, colors, sizes and test-ride availability vary by location.
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