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The Delite is a full-suspension touring ebike for paved and dirt roads. It's also the best cross-town commuter that we sell, especially if you like to ride fast.

Full-suspension systems, where there are shocks for both the front and rear wheel, are most commonly seen on mountain bikes. It is rare to see them on conventional touring or commuting bikes for a couple of reasons. They add complexity and significant weight. And they're overkill for most riders who'd just as happily slow down a bit and/or stand on the pedals when it gets bumpy.

Ebikes change this. They are larger and heavier and typically ridden faster. Riding an ebike with no suspension on a bumpy paved road is challenging and relatively uncomfortable. Adding a front shock helps. Adding the rear shock brings control and confidence to the ride. For this reason, Riese & Müller calls their full-suspension system "Control Technology."

There are currently two Delite models available. The Delite4 and the Delite, which we're going to call the Delite3. The Delite3 has been in production since 2020 with a few little tweaks along the way. It uses Bosch System 2, with a maximum battery capacity of 625Wh. The Delite4 was released in 2024 and uses Bosch System 3 aka Smart System with a maximum battery capacity of 1000Wh (750Wh PowerTube battery + 250Wh PowerMore). Both are awesome bikes, and the ride quality is nearly identical.
rider height range 65 to 79 inches
colors tundra grey matt, chili matt, urban grey matt
e-bike systems Bosch System 2, Bosch Smart System
drive units Performance Line Speed, Performance Line CX
displays Nyon, Kiox 500, Purion 200, Kiox 300
battery configs 625Wh PowerTube, 750Wh PowerTube, 750Wh Powertube + 250Wh PowerMore
drivetrains Enviolo + Gates Belt, Rohloff + Gates Belt, Shimano CUES 11-speed w/ 11-50 cassette
rider height range
65 to 79 inches
colors
tundra grey matt, chili matt, urban grey matt
e-bike systems
Bosch System 2, Bosch Smart System
drive units
Performance Line Speed, Performance Line CX
displays
Nyon, Kiox 500, Purion 200, Kiox 300
battery configurations
625Wh PowerTube, 750Wh PowerTube, 750Wh Powertube + 250Wh PowerMore
drivetrains
Enviolo + Gates Belt, Rohloff + Gates Belt, Shimano CUES 11-speed w/ 11-50 cassette

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It is a great time to get a Delite aka Delite3. The price has been lowered significantly. For too long this bike has lived in the shadow of its longer-distance sibling, the Superdelite. And it bums us out! The 625Wh battery provides more than enough range if you're using this as a cross-town bike.

model

Delite4 GT Rohloff HS

Delite GT Rohloff HS

Delite GT Rohloff HS

Delite4 GT Rohloff HS

Delite GT Rohloff HS

Delite Mountain Touring

size 51cm 51cm 51cm 56cm 56cm 56cm
color

tundra grey matt

chili matt

urban grey matt

tundra grey matt

chili matt

chili matt

height range 67-73" 67-73" 67-73" 71-79" 71-79" 71-79"
price

$11920

$10060 $9950

$10060 $9000

$11920

$10060 $9950

$7570 $7300

options

ABS 2.0

GX option with Fox suspension

Fox suspension

ABS 2.0

GX option with Fox suspension

GX option with Fox suspension

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Location

408 18th Ave South
Seattle, WA 98144

Hours

Tues-Sat 10am-6pm