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Its Bosch Active Line Plus motor gives you just the boost you need for getting up steep climbs and riding farther, and doesn't break the bank, and a 120mm suspension fork keeps handling smooth through the rough stuff. Upgraded components, like wide tubeless-ready wheels and tires and a 12-speed Shimano drivetrain make this a trail-savvy ride that's ready to go anywhere.<br />\n<br />\n<strong>It's right for you if... </strong>A boost of power is just what you're after, but you don't drain the bank account. You want plenty of gears for riding all kinds of trails, and the flat protection offered by wide 2.6in tubeless-ready wheels and tires. <br />\n<br />\n<strong>The tech you get - </strong>An Alpha Platinum Aluminum frame with real mountain bike geometry and an air-sprung 120mm fork. A reliable Bosch Active Line Plus 50Nm drive system capable of assisting you to speeds of 20mph/25kph. A compact Purion 200 remote with built in display and 400Wh Powertube battery. 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