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The SPARTA ION GLS Cross-Bar features an Xtra High power motor, 24 gears and powerful Magura Hydraulic brakes making it ideal for climbing and descending hilly terrain. Its high-capacity battery and cables are hidden in away in a light weight hydro-formed alloy frame. Its style and performance is second to none. A superb hill-climber with sporty steering geometry keeping you in touch with every ripple in the road while the classic cross-bar design ensures perfect frame dynamics under all conditions.
| Waranty | Frame: 10 Yrs. Battery: 2 Yrs. Motor: 2 Yrs. |
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| Display | Large super-clear & removable display unit indicates power level battery level, speed, distance and temperature. Power, lights and trip functions are controlled by simple button located conveniently at riders left thumb. |
| Range | 21-64miles depending on terrain. Fit a Range Extender and double it! |
| Frame size | 53, 57, 61, 65 cm |
| Frame | Hydra-formed Aluminium Alloy |
| Gears | 24 speed Shimano Nexave with left and right-thumb actuated indexing system |
| Battery | 11 Amp InFrame - the envy of all other manufactures. NmHi batteries are slightly heavier than Lithium based batteries, but much safer and longer-lasting) |
| Battery Replacement | £235. Fact: all Sparta IONs use the same curved battery shape. In practice this means that your bike\'s battery technology will never be out of date; a 2004 ION can be fitted with a 2008 battery providing almost double the power of the original version! Built-in obsolescence? Not with a Sparta. |
| Recharge | Typically less than 2 hours using Sparta\'s patented rapid charger (supplied with bike!). Re-charge cost varies but it shouldn\'t be much more than 2p. You can connect the bike to the charger at any time - the bike automatically regulates the charging process |
| Motor | High-Torque Sparta Super-Silent gearless motor hidden in rear wheel for maximum drive efficiency. It incorporates their patented pedal-pressure sensor, ensuring you get exactly the right amount of assistance (no more, no less!). The harder you pedal, the faster it goes -just like riding a bike! |
| Suspension | Adjustable front forks with sprung and damped seat post |
| Handlebars | High modulus aluminium alloy bars with quick-release angle and height adjuster |
| Wheels | 28 inch, double-section aluminium rims with stainless steel spokes |
| Tyres | Kevlar lined puncture resistant structure, with high-via reflective walls |
| Saddle | Bassano San Marco |
| Lights | Long-range Luceo LED front light, Spanninga Vector LED to rear. Powered by main battery when charged, and by motor when battery drained |
| Dynamo | In the event of flat battery the motor turns into a dynamo automatically to power the lights and display unit |
| Brake system | High-power Magura Hydraulic brakes front and rear |
| Weight | 27.00 Kg |
| Security Step 1 Mechanical | Integral high tensile Axa Defender rear wheel lock with option to include cloth-covered Axa Defender steel chain-lock |
| Security Step 2 Electronic | Your name is stored electronically in the battery, motor and quick-release display unit; remove the display and both battery and motor are disabled (we haven\'t lost one yet!) |
| Security Step 3 Anti-theft chip | The AXA SL9 lock with its anti-theft chip means that your bike is registered with the RDC (Dutch national data centre). |
