During our tests, the concept of this ebike proved to be surprisingly successful overall. You’d be wrong to just dismiss the Serial 1 MOSH/CTY as a somewhat exaggerated poser bike offhand. Tuning-Tipwider handlebar for even more of a Harley feeling | denim waistcoat to match the look □ Reason doesn’t always win – Our conclusion on the Serial 1 MOSH/CTY However, the cover of the charging port is somewhat fiddly to handle. When you need to recharge, it can either be removed or charged on the bike via the integrated port. In case you can’t read the display, there’s an additional charge indicator on top of the battery. Our only gripe is that the LEDs could be a little brighter since they become difficult to read in direct sunlight. Overall, it’s simple yet completely sufficient for the intended use, providing an intuitive interface. It also displays the battery level and lets you switch on the head light. You can control the electric motor via the Brose display/remote on the handlebar, letting you select one of the four clearly distinct support modes. The Brose S-Mag motor and belt-driven, single-speed drivetrain is an unusual combination. It would be great if regular motorcycles could be this quiet: the loud rumble and pop of a combustion engine in the city is an outdated thing. The luxury of not having to shift is just as pleasant as the barely audible motor and GATES CARBON DRIVE belt. As such, the bike performs best at speeds of up to 25 km/h, letting you glide along comfortably. However, the low gearing ratio will quickly have you pedalling at an uncomfortably high cadence at higher speeds. The bike surges on stoically without appearing to reach the motor’s limits. This results in an astonishingly versatile singlespeed bike when combined with the powerful motor as the MOSH/CTY is capable of mastering climbs that will bring other singlespeed bikes and riders to a grinding halt. The fact that the bike belongs to the cruiser rather than the race bike category is mainly owed to the low gearing ratio of the drivetrain. ![]() Thanks to the powerful brakes, it can be brought to a halt reliably while offering easy modulation, though we would have preferred it if they had a little more bite. All in all, the MOSH/CTY offers a good compromise between composure and agility, allowing anyone to get along well with the bike, even if you don’t ride that frequently. The moment you turn the handlebar, the bike turns, letting you weave around obstacles and through corners. However, the bike also feels very direct due to its low centre of gravity and rather narrow handlebar. The fat tires provide a lot of cushioning, keeping the handling stable and rolling over rough roads and cobblestones with ease. Power in abundance – Riding the Serial 1 MOSH/CTYįittingly for a fair-weather cruiser, the riding position aboard the MOSH/CTY is relatively upright and comfortable, which makes it easy to control. Despite the large 200 mm rotors and four-piston callipers, the brakes are somewhat underpowered. The Schwalbe Super Moto-X tires are 2.8″ wide and very comfortable. The illuminated Serial 1 head badge only functions as a daytime running light, but there’s a full-fledged head light on the handlebar, providing plenty of visibility. While we’re at the rear of the bike, you’ll find specially developed tail lights integrated into both dropouts, which also function as brake lights. In addition, the elevated chain stay lets Serial 1 run a belt without needing a break-away in the rear triangle. The brace on the top tube is an interesting detail, which makes it a little easier to lift the bike, tipping the scales at just over 21 kg. Without a doubt, the basic frame shape of the MOSH/CTY is reminiscent of a motorcycle and the thick weld seams of the workmanship underline this raw look. Synergy effect – How much Harley-Davidson is in the MOSH/CTY ![]() While the bike’s motor is positioned rather conspicuously in the lower part of the frame, Serial 1 have hidden the 529 Wh battery inside the down tube. And it’s not just with the look, but also with the motor and drivetrain that they’re making a statement, combining the 90 Nm Brose S Mag motor with a GATES CARBON DRIVE belt and no gears. Given the relationship to motorcycle legends Harley-Davidson, this doesn’t come as a big surprise, though it’s still more radical and unique looking than the RUSH/CTY STEP THRU that we tested previously. ![]() ![]() The MOSH/CTY certainly doesn’t hold back, boasting 2.8″ wide Schwalbe Super Moto-X tires, a matt black finish and an illuminated Serial 1 head badge, clearly standing out from the crowd of ordinary ebikes.
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