Moto Parilla Tricolore electric MTB has more carbon fiber than your favorite superbike

Italian automotive manufacturer Moto Parilla stands out from the competition with its out-of-the-box two-wheelers. Their Carbon and Ultra Carbon really intrigued my interest with the Cyberpunk looks. Now they’re back with another two-wheeler in the same league.

Meet the Tricolore electric MTB which is more of a full-blown performance two-wheeler for dirt tracks. The Reggio Emilia-based company is currently at the EICMA 2022 expo in Milan for the launch of this cheesy pedal-assisted enduro mountain bike.

Designer: Moto Parilla

Ditching the contemporary triangular structure found on most bikes on the road, the eMTB gets a fresh design for good measure. The two-wheeler has the basic functionality of an e-bike while having the durability of a tough mountain bike. This is the best combination one could ask for with the laurels of having more carbon fiber used for the monocoque chassis than some of the highly acclaimed superbikes on offer.

There’s carbon fiber being used for the single-sided swingarm and aerospace aluminum for the mechanical parts is a clear sign of the two-wheelers premium make. Environmental-friendly aspect comes in the form of fully recyclable hemp covers for covering the wires which is another plus. Unsurprisingly the eMTB weighs just 46 lb despite having a carbon-Kevlar crankcase with an integrated cooling system.

Tricolore is powered by a 250-W Polini E-P3+ MX mid-mount motor topping at 600 watts, generating 90 Nm of torque to take the e-bike at a top speed of 15.5 mph. For more driving options on the trails, the ride is loaded with a 12-speed SRAM gearset and an 880-Wh removable battery pack that adds 62 miles to the range. According to Moto Parilla, the bike has a very good balance courtesy of the high-grade suspension, and of course high maneuverability thanks to the lightweight carbon fiber frame.

The rider gets all the vital information on the brightness adaptive 2.5-inch color LCD display. Visibility is also sorted out with the frame-integrated front and rear lighting. Pricing and availability of Tricolore have not yet been revealed but expect a steep price tag. What’s known is, it will come in four variants – one of them having Bafang M620 motor producing 118 lb. ft of torque.

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7 Best Mountain Bikes to Buy in 2017

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The weather is getting better, which means it’s time to get ready for some bumpy roads on the mountain trails, and what better way to do it than with a brand new mountain bike?

There are 100’s of mountain bikes to choose from, whatever your budget is, and whether you’re an expert or just about to begin. However, one can get lost and confused with too many options. That’s what we’re here for: Narrowing down your options to the 7 best mountain bikes, considering price, performance and style, so you don’t have to spend an entire day trying to figure out what bicycle to buy.

BEIOU Carbon Fiber 650B Mountain Bike

This beautiful carbon fiber machine by BEIOU is the best-selling high-grade mountain bike on Amazon. It’s an extremely smooth ride and very durable, with terrific disc brakes and maybe most important to some, its carbon build means it’s easy to carry around. The BEIOU mountain bike will set you back $1199 or $1299, depending if you go for the 19-inch or 17-inch model.

Mongoose Status 2.6 Mountain Bike

The Mongoose mountain bike has an aluminum full suspension frame, with a long travel suspension fork that increases control and smoothes bumps along the road. If you want to buy the Mongoose, it’ll cost you $303.83.

MTB Folding Mountain Bike

The MTB Folding Mountain Bike is currently on a tremendous sale, costing just $329 instead of $699 on Amazon. Besides its folding feature for a comfortable and space-efficient experience when you’re not riding it, it has a 26-inch high-carbon steel frame, 24 speed and a durable aluminum alloy fork that doesn’t hurt your riding experience, even when the road gets bumpy.

Merax Hardtail Mountain Bike

The Merax is a 26-inch mountain bike has dual disc brakes for impressive stopping power and a dual aluminum rim for higher-level performance. It weighs only 36 lbs, yet it’s very durable and is one of the better mountain bikes around from an aesthetic point of view. You can buy it for just $149.99.

Vilano Mountain Bike

The Vilano is a 26-inch mountain bike with 21 speed and disc brakes. It has alloy mag wheels and a suspension fork with lockout. Thanks to its almost 100% aluminum alloy build, it’s much lighter than your ordinary metal bike. Buying the Vilano will set you back $299.

Gravity 2017 Mountain Bike

The Gravity Mountain Bike has front and rear disc brakes with aluminum frames. For its price ($329.95), it just might be the best bike around. It’s an especially terrific purchase for someone who’s thinking about starting with mountain biking.

Vilano Blackjack 3.0 Mountain Bike

Our second Vilano mountain bike of the list, the Blackjack 3.0 has 29-inch wheels and double wall alloy rims. For a bike that costs $269, it’s probably on par with a lot of other bikes that cost over $400. As long as you keep it on beginner and medium-level trails, it’ll provide a long and enjoyable service.