Description

This model is the same as the USA based Ecotric Bison, but it is made to Canadian specs in order to be legal on Canadian public roads. The major differences between the two models are that the tires are 26″x4″ in Canada instead of 26″x4.8″ on the American model. This was done to reduce the overall weight. Also, a street legal 500W torque sensing mid-drive was used instead of the US based 1000W rear hub motor. The 1000W motor makes the US based Ecotric Bison an off-road vehicle in Canada. Our Bison models are built by the same quality manufacturer, using the same quality components, but were designed by Canadians for Canadians, to be street legal on Canadian public roads. We can import the Ecotric Bison off road models for you as a custom order (roughly 3 month for delivery) for the cottage or trails. Our Canadian models are stock in Ottawa, and are available for pickup or delivery within 200 km.

Technical Specs

6061 Aluminum Frame
48V-500W Tongsheng Torque Sensing Mid-Drive Motor
500W Bafang Front Hub Motor
Front & Rear Hydraulic Disc Brakes
48V 13 Ah Battery
32-60 km Per Charge
4-6 Hours Charging Time
Up to 32 Km/h
330 lbs / 150 Kg Payload Capacity
Class 1 ebike (Pedal Assist Only)
Legal on Canadian public roads

This assembled or boxed model can be picked upin Ottawa, or delivered within 200 km of Ottawa, Ontario.

Class 1 E-Bikes

Pedal-Assist Only: Class 1 e-bikes provide assistance only when the rider is pedaling. The motor engages to help the rider reach a maximum speed of 32 Km/h.
Legal Access: These bikes are allowed on most bike paths and trails, making them suitable for a variety of riding environments, including mountain biking and commuting.
User Experience: They offer a more traditional cycling experience, as the rider must pedal to receive assistance, which can be beneficial for fitness and control.

EBC-Bison26 M500 – 48V 500W mid-drive & 26×4″ fat tires

We use a 48V 500W mid-drive motor for it’s great torque and to keep the ebike legal for Canadian public roads. This full suspension ebike is also available with a 1500W rear hub motor or a 1000 Watt mid drive as custom orders for those interested in off road fun.

Starting in 2024, we are now selling this model ebike with the option to upgrade to a dual drive with a 500W front hub throttle only motor.

Our EBD-Bison-M500 model will come equipped with a 48 Volt 500 Watt mid-drive motor with a 13 Ah battery for 624 Wh of power. The Tonsheng display provides 4 pedal power assist levels. There is no throttle on this model so the rider needs to pedal to activate power assist. The sensitivity of the torque sensor drive makes the ride feel most natural. There is an 18Ah battery (864 Wh) that is also available for this model as a spare battery purchase. We can also get this model with a 1500W rear hub and 5″ fat tires that does include a throttle mode. It would be a special order, as we try to keep more street legal inventory on hand. Talk to us if you are interested in a more powerful Bison with throttle mode and we might be able to help.

Class 1 Pedal Assist

Model Number: EBC-BISON26 M500
Motor Power: 48V 500W
Battery Capacity: 48V 13Ah (624 Wh)
Display: Tonsheng VLCD-5
Frame Material: Aluminum Alloy
Max Speed: 38Km/h
Programmed Speed: 32 Km/h
Power Supply: Lithium Battery
Braking System: Hydraulic Tektro Brakes
Charging Time: 5-8 Hours
Motor Position: Mid-Drive
Battery Position: Integrated
Tire Width: 26*4″
Electric Driving System: 1:1 Assist
Frame: Aluminium Alloy
Front fork: Suspension Fork
Rear Derailleur: 7 Speed SHIMANO
Riding Distance on one Charge: 32-60 Km
Weight Including 13 Ah Battery: 75 Lbs / 34 Kg