Key features

Fazua systems stand out for their minimalist design and focus on a "natural riding experience."

• Natural ride: one of Fazua's major advantages is that the drive unit disengages completely when you exceed 25 km/h or when the motor is turned off. You can then pedal without any resistance, giving the e-bike the feel of a conventional bike.

• Lightweight and integrated: motors and batteries are elegantly integrated into the lower tube of the frame, offering manufacturers great design freedom. Bikes equipped with a Fazua system stand out for their silhouette, which is very similar to that of a traditional bike.

• Modular or integrated: on the Ride 50 series, the Drivepack (motor + battery) is removable, allowing the bike to be used without assistance for even greater weight reduction. The new Ride 60 opts for fixed integration to offer better performance and lower overall weight.

• Connectivity: With the Fazua app (iOS/Android) and the RX Connect app, users can customize assistance profiles, check battery status, and perform system updates.

Specifications and models

Fazua currently offers two main lines: Ride 50 and the more powerful Ride 60.

1. Fazua Ride 60

The high-end model, designed for MTB , gravel bikes, and sporty city bikes.

• Torque and power: 60 Nm of torque and up to 450 W of maximum power.

• Weight: the motor unit weighs only 1.96 kg; the complete system weighs approximately 4.2 kg.

• Battery: comes standard with the Fazua Energy 430 (430 Wh), with an Energy 480 (480 Wh) option.

• Control: controlled via the "Ring Control" on the handlebars and the "LED Hub" integrated into the top tube, displaying the battery status and riding mode.

2. Fazua Ride 50 (Evation, Trail & Street)
   
   

An older, modular system, whose drive unit can be removed from the frame.

• Variants: Evation, Trail & Street.

• Weight: between 4.4 kg and 4.6 kg depending on configuration.

• Battery: typically a 250 Wh or 252 Wh battery.

Benefits

Opting for a Fazua system offers several advantages:

1. Weight gain: weighing approximately 4 kg, a Fazua bike is significantly lighter than a bike equipped with a traditional mid-drive motor (Bosch, Shimano), which improves handling.

2. No resistance when pedaling: beyond the assistance limit, the motor disengages completely. Ideal for sporty cyclists who regularly exceed 25 km/h and only want occasional assistance.

3. Aesthetics: compact integration into the down tube preserves the bike's sleek silhouette.

4. Silence: Fazua motors, particularly the Ride 60, are renowned for their extremely quiet operation.

Disadvantages

However, these systems have certain limitations compared to more powerful engines:

1. Lower power: with 58–60 Nm, Fazua motors are less powerful than competing systems that reach 85 Nm or more. On steep slopes or with heavy loads, this can reveal its limitations.

2. Reduced range Reduced range: 250 to 430 Wh batteries offer less range than the 625 or 750 Wh batteries found on "full power" e-bikes. More careful management of the assistance is sometimes necessary.

3. Fixed battery (Ride 60): Although the battery can be removable depending on the bike's design, some manufacturers choose to integrate it permanently to reduce weight, making indoor charging less convenient if you don't have a power outlet near your parking spot.

Applications and brands

Fazua systems are particularly widespread in the " Light E-Bikes " category: lightweightMTB , electric road bikes, gravel bikes and urban bikes . Over forty renowned brands, including Canyon, Riese & Müller, Santa Cruz, Focus, and Ghost, use this technology. For example, the Canyon Roadlite:ON and the UBN series from Riese & Müller use the Ride 60 motor to offer an experience very similar to that of a conventional bicycle, with just the right amount of assistance when needed.

Conclusion

The Fazua motor is not designed for cyclists looking for maximum power or a moped-like feel. Instead, it is aimed at those who want to pedal actively, prefer a lightweight, well-designed bike, and see the motor as occasional support rather than a constant source of power. An ideal solution for those who love speed, finesse, and a natural feel.