Electric bike specialist A2B introduced its latest creation at last month's Eurobike show. Named after the American inventor of the electromagnetic transmission, Justus B. Entz, the Entz e-bike benefits from a new, neatly integrated Continental e-drive that saves weight while promising a sharp electric-assisted ride.The aluminum-framed Entz is among the very first e-bikes to feature Continental's CONTI eBike drive system, which also debuted at Eurobike . The CONTI packages a motor, backlit display, remote control and battery into one system, and A2B reckons it's one of the lightest, smallest, most powerful e-drive packages out there.The CONTI drive's central motor is integrated directly into the Entz's frame. That 7.5-lb (3.4-kg) motor packs 250 watts of pedelec power and can engage the rear wheel through the buyer's choice of manual Shimano Alfline eight-speed hub or manual/automatic gearless hub. The motor powers the bike to speeds of up to 15.5 mph (25 km/h).
The Entz uses a rear carrier-mounted lithium-ion battery that offers up to 62 miles (100 km) worth of pedelec range and charges in 2.5 to 3 hours. The rider controls the system by way of Continental's Eurobike/Red Dot Award-winning remote control, which is integrated seamlessly in the handlebar grip. The backlit display shows battery life, speed, distance and other metrics.Other Entz components include a Suntour suspension fork with 2.5 in (63 mm) of travel and 24 x 2.35-in Kenda Krusader tires. A2B lists the curb weight at 61.5 lb (27.9 kg).The German-built Entz will launched in Europe already and launches in the US in the Summer 2016 . The Deluxe model will include the NuVinci gearless hub and a larger 14.5 Ah battery that offers the 62-mile (100-km) range .  This bike is a pre order and will ship within 30 days.