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BenCapron mikekazimer's article
Jun 10, 2026 at 14:46
Jun 10, 2026
Specialized Is Trying to Make E-Bike Overlanding a Thing
It is a “Rear luggage carrier, maximum load 12 kg, not child-seat compatible, approved for use on ASTM F2043 Category 4 / DIN EN 17406 Category 4 bicycles.”
BenCapron mikekazimer's article
Jun 10, 2026 at 14:42
Jun 10, 2026
Specialized Is Trying to Make E-Bike Overlanding a Thing
The front rack fits any mountain bike with the same lower bearing race. The lower mounting plate of the rack has an integrated race. The top mounts to the steerer.
BenCapron mikekazimer's article
Jun 10, 2026 at 14:41
Jun 10, 2026
Specialized Is Trying to Make E-Bike Overlanding a Thing
@mikekazimer: nothing wrong with a little sodium. Let’s find a time that works. Stoked!
BenCapron mikekazimer's article
Jun 10, 2026 at 13:10
Jun 10, 2026
Specialized Is Trying to Make E-Bike Overlanding a Thing
I’ve been testing the bike for over a year. And yeah, I’ve had to ride it out of the Sierras with an empty battery. But by carrying range extenders, or multiple arteries, I’ve done up to a 100 mile day.
BenCapron mikekazimer's article
Jun 10, 2026 at 13:08
Jun 10, 2026
Specialized Is Trying to Make E-Bike Overlanding a Thing
The rear rack costs $269.
BenCapron mikekazimer's article
Jun 10, 2026 at 13:08
Jun 10, 2026
Specialized Is Trying to Make E-Bike Overlanding a Thing
The rear rack costs $269.
BenCapron mikekazimer's article
Jun 10, 2026 at 13:07
Jun 10, 2026
Specialized Is Trying to Make E-Bike Overlanding a Thing
Solar is an option (a 200 watt folding changer gives a full charge in around 5 hours of direct sun), but I generally just carry range extenders or 1 or 2 additional batteries. The longest ride I’ve done during testing was a little over 100 miles.
BenCapron mikekazimer's article
Jun 10, 2026 at 13:05
Jun 10, 2026
Specialized Is Trying to Make E-Bike Overlanding a Thing
FYI, Matt loves this rig. From the first call, he was so fired up. Got him and Miles prototypes and they immediately headed out into the woods fully loaded with fishing and hunting gear.
BenCapron mikekazimer's article
Jun 10, 2026 at 13:03
Jun 10, 2026
Specialized Is Trying to Make E-Bike Overlanding a Thing
The longest ride I do during testing was a little over 100 miles. Yes, it took 3 batteries (which I carried in the rack), but I’ve done plenty of 70 mile loops with two batteries. Also, you can have a rad adventure on a single battery. Even grabbing a burrito, beer, and sleep kit and heading out for a random Tuesday night campout (my most common adventure) creates stoke and memories for a lifetime. Give it a shot and then let me know what you think.
BenCapron mikekazimer's article
Jun 10, 2026 at 12:57
Jun 10, 2026
Specialized Is Trying to Make E-Bike Overlanding a Thing
@lowkeyokeydokey: actually, Hunter and Miles were stoked on it from the go. Those boys load up hunting and fishing gear all the time on their Levos … and now they have a rig that handles it no problem. You could ask them yourself. 🤙🤙🤙