ColnagoE64
e-road
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Origin
Unveiled in 2019, the E64 was Colnago's attempt to prove that an e-road bike could be invisible. Rather than badge-engineering a heavier platform, Colnago built the E64 on a carbon monocoque frame derived from the C64 and chose MAHLE's Ebikemotion rear hub motor specifically because it hides inside the rear wheel — no mid-drive bulk, no visible motor housing. At ~12 kg complete the E64 was among the lightest e-road bikes in the world when it launched.
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Specifications
- Frame
- Carbon monocoque (high-quality; frame design derived from C64 flagship); painted to mimic Colnago's signature lugged construction aesthetic; carbon fork (C64 disc carbon monocoque fork with 12 mm thru-axle)
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- Shimano Ultegra R8000 11-speed mechanical (reviewed build): 50/34T crankset, 11-30T cassette; Di2 R8050 electronic variant also available
- Brakes
- Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc (R8020 levers), flat-mount; both rim and disc versions offered across model years
- Wheels
- Mavic Aksium Elite EVO UST EBM (e-bike reinforced, tubeless-ready); 700C
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Discreet hub-motor integration makes the E64 virtually indistinguishable from a conventional road bike
- Class-leading weight (~12 kg) means it handles and climbs closer to a real road bike than most e-road competitors
- Auxiliary battery option doubles range without any structural change
−Weaknesses
- Hub motor provides less natural pedaling feel than a mid-drive system on steep gradients
- 250 Wh base battery is small — range-anxious riders will need the auxiliary battery for longer rides
- Limited to 25 km/h assist cutoff; on fast descents or group rides the motor contribution drops to zero
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