J.Laverack has announced its new Element 22 ebikes, which house a Mahle X20 motor in a range of its AM64 framesets. Element 22 will be available in only 22 bespoke titanium framesets, individually numbered and sized to their buyers.
The Element 22 ebikes use J.Laverack’s AM64 additive manufacturing technique (often referred to as 3D printing), which it introduced with the Speedform titanium/carbon aero bike, to provide smooth tube junctions and custom geometry to the frame.
The Mahle X20 rear hub motor system offered by J.Laverack is a popular choice for bike brands looking to provide lightweight electric bikes. Earlier this month, another titanium bike maker, Litespeed, also used the system for its first electric bikes.
The compact X20 motor and in-frame battery help keep frame shapes that mirror the unassisted bikes and together weigh a claimed 3kg. The motor has 275W, 65Nm peak output and offers a range of up to 200km from a charge. An optional range extender increases this by 55km.
Broad range of ride styles
The low-profile electrification will enable J.Laverack to offer electric assistance across a range of its AM64 framesets: the J.ACK road bike, R J.ACK all-road bike, Grit gravel bike, Pilot urban bike and Contour hardtail MTB.
According to David Clow, co-founder of J.Laverack: “We've been asked many times whether we would make an e-bike, and it's something we've been quietly developing for some time.
“This is not about changing what a J.Laverack is – it's about extending what it can do. The bike looks, feels and rides like one of our bikes, just with an added layer of capability.”
J.Laverack will offer custom geometry for the Element 22 ebikes, based on a bike fit at its Rutland base.
At the same time, it is moving to a new home in Rutland. The Provender Store in Oakham will offer a cycling cafe alongside the brand’s bike workshop and showroom.
Why 22 bikes? J. Laverack says it’s because this is titanium’s atomic number.
Prices for the Element 22 ebikes start at £7,495 / $9,875 / €8,555 plus sales tax.
