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El Camino

Questions about our gravel e-bike

What size El Camino is for me?

El Camino follows our standard sizing from extra-small to extra-large. We recommend sizing as follows:. Small: Riders between 5ft 2in and 5ft 7in (157-170cm)Medium: Riders between 5ft 6in and 5ft 10in (167-177cm)Large: Riders between 5ft 9in and 6ft

How does the e-bike motor work?

The system comprises battery, motor and integrated control panel. There is a torque sensor in the bottom bracket that gauges pedal power and flows power assistance through an Isis crank interface to the motor in the rear hub. The 250W motor is a peda

What is the best drive system for an electric bike, hub drive or mid-drive?

We recommend hub drive for road and gravel bikes and mid-drive for mountain bike. Hub drives are much easier to ride unpowered as there’s no motor drag and they’re lighter in weight. The sheer driving force of a mid-drive system makes them ideal for

What kind of terrain can an electric gravel bike handle?

El Camino is designed for the mixed terrain of UK B-roads and bridleways. Think of a multi day adventure like the 350km King Alfred Way which includes stretches of tarmac, well compacted bridleways with steep technical stretches of rock and roots.

How long does it take to charge the El Camino battery?

The battery takes about 3 hours to reach full capacity from fully flat. Do not charge when wet. To get the best performance from your battery it is best to run it down to about 10% and then charge up to about 80% and if you plan to store your bike fo

Is the El Camino battery and motor replaceable?

Yes, the battery is removable through the bottom bracket and the hub drive motor is also easy to replace, though may invalidate your warranty if you choose to do it yourself. As a supplier of Kynamic we aim to provide spares within 48 hours of orderi

What is the life expectancy of the El Camino battery?

The battery has a life expectancy of around 500 charge cycles. One charge cycle is equal to charging the battery from 0 to 100% once, 80-100% 5 times or 25-100% 3 times.

How do I charge the El Camino ebike battery?

A charging port to charge the internal battery is located at the bottom of the down tube. Simply plug the bike into a household 3pin socket via the charging port using the supplied charger and cable. The charger shows a red light when charging and a

What kind of battery does the El Camino use?

The system uses a 36V/250Wh Li-Ion battery which is housed within the downtube of the frame.

How do you operate the El Camino?

Press and hold the on-off button for 3 seconds. This turns the e-bike on and the top tube control pannel illuminates. Use the bar-mounted power controls to switch between power assist levels. The level selected is shown at the top of the display pane

Can I legally ride electric bikes on public roads? Do I need tax, insurance or a licence to ride an e-bikes?

El Camino can be ridden as any other bike. Pedal-assisted electric bikes do not require a drivers licence, tax or specific insurance to ride. UK and EU law requires power assistance to cut out above 15mph and only re-engage when speed drops below 15.

Can I use an electric bike for long distance rides, multi-day touring and bikepacking?

El Camino is designed with long distance multi-day adventures in mind. Ride all day and stop off overnight to recharge yourself and your bike. What range can I expect from El Camino in real life when in power assist mode?. The 250Wh battery in the do

Do I need to pedal to ride El Camino?

Yes, El Camino is a pedal-assisted electric bike. It has a torque sensor in the bottom bracket that gauges pedal power and smoothly flows powered assistance to meet the riding conditions.

What is the ideal gearing for a gravel bike?

Gravel bikes need the technical agility and pace to go from a 4mph steep technical climb to a 35mph+ flowing descent. A 40 tooth chainring coupled with a 9-42 cassette provides approx 1:1 and a 500% ratio. An electric gravel bike needs the same gear

Can I ride an electric bike if the battery is flat?

Unlike some electric bikes, El Camino is easy to ride unpowered. It pedals freely and is only 3kg more than our standard Camino, meaning it is designed to be ridden unpowered when necessary at normal riding speeds.

What electronic drive system does El Camino use?

El Camino is built using the Kynamic BC250 system. Can I alter the assistance power levels provided by the motor system?. Yes, you can toggle through 3 different power modes via the integrated control panel on the top tube. Choose low power for all d