Hobie El Capitan FAQs
ELECTRONIC QUESTIONS
How big is the El Capitan motor?
The El Capitan has a 750W motor with 80nm of torque
How big is the El Capitan battery?
The El Capitan has a 48V 15ah 624 Wh LG Cell batteries, with a range of 25 to 50 miles
Does the El Capitan have front and rear lights?
Yes, the El Capitan has front and rear lights
What kind of display screen does the El Capitan have?
The El Capitan has a 850C color contrast screen, that is great in the sun light
Does the El Capitan have pedal assist and how does the pedal assist work?
Yes, the El Capitan has 5 levels of pedal assist. 1 being the least amount of power and 5 being the most amount of power. Once pedal assist is on as you pedal you will start to feel power from the motor dependent on what level you are on.
Does the El Capitan have a throttle and how does the throttle work?
Yes, the El Capitan has a thumb throttle. Simply push it down and it will engage the rear motor. You will have to hold it down to maintain your speed
MECHANICAL QUESTIONS
How many gears does the El Capitan have?
The El Capitan has a 7 gear Shimano system
How much weight can you fit on the back of the El Capitan?
The El Capitan rear rack can hold 80-150 pounds.
What is the total weight limit of the El Capitan?
The El Capitan can hold 375 pounds.
How many pounds does the El Capitan weigh with the battery and without the battery?
The El Capitan weighs 90 pounds with the batteries & 70 pounds without the batteries
How big are the tires & what kind of tires are they?
The El Capitan tires are 20" x 4". They are the Kenda Krusade brand
Does the El Capitan have suspension?
Yes, the El Capitan has front suspension
Can you adjust the El Capitan handlebars?
Yes, you can bring the El Capitan handlebars closer to you or further away
GEOMETRY QUESTIONS
What is the standover height of the El Capitan?
That Standover height for the El Capitan is 17"
What is the minimum and maximum seat height of the El Capitan?
The minimum seat height is 34" & the maximum is 42"
What is the recommended rider height for the El Capitan?
We recommend customers be between 5'0" - 6'2". To also comfortably rider our e-bikes, having an inseam of at least 32" will allow you to sit on the El Capitan with the balls of your feet touching the ground
GENERAL ACCESSORY FAQS
What car hitch rack do you recommend for your e-bikes?
We recommend the Hollywood Rack Sport Rider
What are some accessories that I can mount on the handlebars of my El Capitan?
You can mount on a phone holder, cup holder, left side mirror and much more
What kind of accessories can I mount on the back of my El Capitan?
You can mount on a milk create, saddle bags, small basket, large basket or a childs seat with safety railings and much more.
Can I carry a dog on my El Capitan?
Yes, we recommend the Bark Bay Front Basket Bag that will mount on to the front of your handlebars
Can I put a surf rack on my El Capitan?
Yes we recommend the Moved By Bikes Longboard Rack