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CrescentElise
e-city
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Origin
The Elise represents the early phase of Crescent's EGOING e-bike program, launched as the brand transitioned from sourced motors to its own proprietary center-drive system developed at the Varberg factory. Early models used a carrier-mounted or semi-integrated 36V battery; later revisions became the Elis and eventually the Elda. It marks Crescent's shift from imported e-bike components to a fully controlled Nordic system.
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Specifications
- Frame
- Aluminium, city geometry
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- 9-speed derailleur drivetrain
- Brakes
- Disc brakes (skivbroms) front and rear
- Wheels
- 700c (28")
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Lighter than most center-motor e-bikes at 20.4 kg — easier to handle in urban environments
- Center motor delivers natural, balanced riding feel with good hill-climbing ability
- Reliable EGOING system backed by Crescent's Varberg factory and Swedish service network
−Weaknesses
- 36V / ~418 Wh battery capacity is modest by modern standards — 40–70 km range is limited for longer commutes
- Older generation: superseded by Elda/Elis with Shimano STEPS and larger batteries
- Carrier/semi-integrated battery less weather-sealed than fully integrated designs of later models
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